Brookfield R/S CPS Rheometer - Manual (Page 45)

Brookfield Engineering Labs., Inc. Page 45 Manual No. M08-218-B0212
VII. Measuring
VII.1 Measuring in Manual Operation
You can measure in manual mode by following these brief instructions:
• Install the R/S-CPS+ Rheometer (see Section III: Instrument Installation).
• Connect the AC adapter (see Section III.2.2: AC Adapter).
• Connect the printer, which is optional (see Section III.2.3: Printer Connection).
• Fill and mount the measuring system (see Section V: Measuring Systems).
• Make sure no substance or solvent enters the measuring element coupling, the measuring
drive or the electronic unit.
• Wait until the sample reaches the desired temperature.
• Start a Single Point Test or Run Program (see Section VI.5: Menu Entries).
• After running the test, remove the sample and clean the measuring system.
VII.2 Measuring in Remote Operation
• Install the R/S-CPS+ Rheometer (see Section III: Instrument Installation).
• Connect the AC adaptor (see Section III.2.2: AC Adapter).
• Connect the RS232 cable between the rheometer and the PC.
• Switch on the R/S-CPS+ Rheometer and select the menu level “Remote” on the main screen.
• Switch on the computer and all peripheral devices.
• Start the Rheo 3000 software.
• Load a program within the Rheo 3000 software.
• Fill and mount the measuring system (see Section V).
• Make sure no substance or solvent enters the measuring element coupling, the measuring
drive or the electronic unit.
• Wait until the sample reaches the desired temperature.
• Start a Single Point Test or Run Program (see Section VI.5: Menu Entries).
• After running the test, remove the sample and clean the measuring system.