Brookfield R/S CPS Rheometer - Manual (Page 18)

Brookfield Engineering Labs., Inc. Page 18 Manual No. M08-218-B0212
V.2 Filling the Measuring Systems
Place the sample material on the bottom plate with the instrument head in the upper position.
Air bubbles in the sample will affect test results and should be avoided. Remove excess sample
from around the cone or plate with the provided spatula, taking care not to scratch the surface of
the bottom plate.
Remove excess sample from cone or plate edge.
Set the bath/circulator to the required temperature if measurements are to be taken under controlled
temperature. Do not begin the measurement until the temperature in the substance has stabalized at
set point, e.g. temperature measurement by Pt100 (See Section VI: Operation and Menu Systems).
Now, the measurement can begin.
Take care when measuring at high temperature! Always check the tem-
perature before removing the cone or plate to avoid burned fingers!
Be sure to hold the measuring system with one hand when you disconnect the geometry.
Dropping the cone or plate can cause nicks which will affect calibration.
Clean the bottom measuring plate and measuring element carefully without using hard objects to
avoid scratches! Store the disassembled measuring element on a soft pad.
Always disconnect the cone or plate by lifting the coupling collar before
raising the rheometer head after a measurement!