Brookfield DV-II+ Digital Viscometer User Manual
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SELECT SPINDLE
Initiates spindle selection on the first press and then selects the currently scrolled-to spindle when
pressed a second time. This key is used for Time to Torque and Timed Stop Tests (see Section II.10
- Timed Modes for Viscosity Measurement).
Selects printing and non-printing modes when a printer is attached.
II. GETTING STARTED
II.1
Autozero
Before readings may be taken, the Viscometer must be Autozeroed. This action is performed each
time the power switch is turned on. The display window on the Viscometer will guide you through
the procedure as follows:
Turn the power switch (located on the rear panel) to the ON position. This will result in the following
screen display:
BROOKFIELD DVII+
RV VISCOMETER
Figure 2
After a few seconds, the following screen appears:
Figure 3
No key press is required at this point. After a short time, the display will clear and the following
will be displayed:
REMOVE SPINDLE
PRESS ANY KEY
Figure 4
After removing the spindle and pressing any key, the DV-II
+
begins its Autozero. The screen will
flash "Autozeroing."
After approximately 15 seconds, the display shows “Replace Spindle Press Any Key”.
Figure 5