Brookfield YR-1 Rheometer - Manual (Page 10)

Brookfield Engineering Labs., Inc. Page 10 Manual No. M02-215-B0412
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I.4 Installation
1. Assemble the Model S Laboratory Stand (refer to assembly instructions in Appendix F).
2. Connect the RTD probe to the socket on the rear panel of the YR-1.
3. The Rheometer must be leveled. The level is adjusted using the two leveling screws on the
base. Adjust so that the bubble level on top of the YR-1 is centered.
Note: Check level periodically during use.
4. Remove the white shipping cap, which secures the spindle coupling nut on the Rheometer
to the pivot cup.
5. Make sure that the AC power switch at the rear of the YR-1 is in the OFF position. Con-
nect the power cord to the socket on the back panel of the instrument and plug it into the
appropriate AC line.
The AC input voltage and frequency must be within the appropriate range as shown on the
nameplate of the viscometer.
Note: The YR-1 must be earth grounded to ensure against electronic failure!!
6. Turn the power switch to the ON position and allow the YR-1 to warm up for 10 minutes
before performing the autozero.
7. If appropriate, attach the interconnecting cable to the serial port to connect the YR-1 to a
PC or printer.
8. If appropriate, attach the interconnecting cable to the parallel port to connect the YR-1 to a
printer.
9. If appropriate, attach the interconnecting cable to the analog (serial) port to connect the
YR-1 to a chart recorder.