Cannon Instrument miniQV-X - Manual (Page 7)

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CANNON ® miniQV-X Automatic Viscometer with VISCPRO ® Instruction & Operation Manual
Version 1.0— October, 2008; CANNON ® Instrument Company
2139 High Tech Road • State College, PA 16803 • USA
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INTRODUCTION/INSTALLATION
The miniQV-X Automatic Viscometer
The miniQV-X Automatic Viscometer is designed to automate the time-
consuming sample testing and cleaning operations required for determi-
nation of kinematic viscosity in accordance with ASTM D445 specifica-
tions. The operator places the test sample(s) in small vials in the sample
holder(s), enters sample identification information from the computer
keyboard, and initiates testing with software keypad commands. Without
any further operator involvement, the miniQV-X determines kinematic
viscosity and cleans the capillary tube(s) in preparation for the next test.
All pertinent test data can be saved to a computer database for future
retrieval and reporting.
Manual This manual is designed to provide the operator with information about:
VISCPRO ® software installation and operation
miniQV ® -X equipment, installation and operation
Calibration, service and maintenance procedures
Applications
miniQV-X instruments are appropriate for many kinematic viscosity
measurement applications in R&D laboratories, refinery quality control
laboratories, blending plants, and
independent testing laboratories. The
miniQV-X is ideally suited for the
analysis of both transparent and opaque
samples. A variety of materials, such as
used oils, marine fuels, residual fuels,
and crude oils can be tested with ease.
Precision Precision for the kinematic viscosity
determination of the miniQV-X equals
or exceeds that specified in ASTM
Method D445. This method is required
by the Society of Automotive Engineers
(SAE) Engine Oil Viscosity Classifica-
tion SAE J300.
The miniQV-X™