Brookfield KU-2 Viscometer - Manual (Page 9)

Brookfield Engineering Labs., Inc. Page 9 Manual No. M04-242-D0612
II. OPERATION
II.1 Set-Up
1) Be sure that the power switch is off. Attach the power cord to the appropriate power source.
2) Move the operating handle to the top (upper most) position.
3) Connect the printer (if used) to the parallel port. Be sure the printer power is off.
4) Loosen the thumb screw on the Viscometer shaft; insert the paddle spindle into the Viscom-
eter shaft, as far as it will go. Line up the groove on the spindle with the hole that the thumb
screw goes into. Tighten the thumb screw.
5) For Quart Cans: The can will be placed directly on the viscometer base.
6) For Pint Cans: Place the pint can adapter (KU1-74) on the viscometer base, pulling the
spring loaded front locator out and placing the adapter against the rear locating pins. Release
the locator to secure the adapter in place.
7) For 1/2 Pint Cans: Follow the procedure for pint cans. Place the 1/2 pint can adapter (KU1-
73) on top of the pint can adapter (KU1-74).
II.2 Taking Measurements
1) Pour sample into the container. Fill to 3/4 inch (20 mm) below the con-
tainer lip.
2) Bring the sample in the container to the specified temperature.
3) Switch on the KU-2 power switch and then the
printer (if used). Switch the Hold Reading Switch
to the up position. (See Figure 5.)
4) Select the desired display (KU, gm or cP) using the
Display unit Selector switch. (This setting may be
changed at any time during the test.)
5) For Quart Cans: Place the sample container on the
Viscometer base by pulling the spring loaded front
locator out, placing the container against the rear of
the locating pins, and releasing the locator to secure
the can in place.
6) For Pint & 1/2 Pint Cans: Place the sample con-
tainer directly on the can adapter mounted on the
viscometer base.
KU-2
VISCOMETER
POWER
KREBS UNITS
gm
HOLD
cP
Figure 5
Figure 6
KU1-74
(pint adapter)
KU1-73
(1/2 pint adapter)
Knob