A&D SV-10A Instruction Manual

SV-A series -Stand Type- SV-H series -Portable Type- Vibro Viscometer INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1WMPD4001459A

8Windows communication toolsWinCT-Viscosity(CD-ROM) (1 pc)Sample cup (Lid attached) (Polycarbonate, Capacity: 2 mL, 10 pcs)Water jacket (1 pc)Connec

98120741321122912381325717013030314718. EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS SV-1H / SV-10H / SV-100H Display unit (For all models) Sensor unit (Handle*

99 SV-1A / SV-10A / SV-100A Stand unit* * The SV-H series external dimensions are as follows when the AX-SV-51 (stand set) is used.

100 Detailed View of the Sensor Unit SV-1A/SV-1H SV-10A/SV-10H SV-100A/SV-100H

9 Accessories for SV-10A / SV-100A . Note Please confirm that the AC adapter type is correct for your local

10Unpacking Sample cupstand (1 pc)Glass samplecup[2ml] (10 pcs)Sampl

11Assembling Note: When assembling, handle the sensor plates with care. When removing or tightening

12Connection cablefrom the display unit(Connect as shown)Main unitGuide channelSerial numberLeverCapHandle the sensorplates with care. 5 Raise the l

132-2 Part names for the SV-H series (Portable type) Accessories Note Please confirm that the AC adapter type i

14Unpacking / Assembling Note: When assembling, handle the sensor plates with care. 1 Unpack the parts

15 4 Confirm that the stand’s mounting holes and the display’s mounting holes match up. Secure both sides of the display with the knobs. 5

163. CHANGING TYPE 3-1 Changing from SV-A (Stand type) to SV-H (Portable type) In the case that you have purchased an SV-A series (stand type), an

17ScrewsBaseSupporting post 6 Press the START or HOLD key to display Htype . 7 Press the PRINT key to store the setting. After the viscometer

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18 2 Remove the attachment screw from the base. Install the X-Y-Z stage along the guide ribs from forward of the base. Secure the X-Y-Z stage using

19 5 Insert the AC adapter plug into the AC adapter jack located on the rear side of the display unit. Insert the other end of the AC adapter plug i

204. DISPLAY AND KEYS 4-1 Display Name Description Standby mode Displays [- - - - -]. Measurement mode Displays the viscosity value in

214-2 Keys (For all models) Key Description ON:OFF Power Turns the power on and off. When the power is turned on, the viscometer enters the

224-3 Displaying the Viscosity Values The viscosity values are displayed as below, depending on the unit selected and the viscosity range. The corre

234-3-2 SV-10A/SV-10H Use the MODE key to switch between mPa⋅s (Millipascal second) and Pa⋅s (Pascal second), or between cP (Centipoise) and P (Poise

245. PRECAUTIONS To get the optimum performance from the viscometer and acquire accurate measurement data, note the following: 5-1 General Precautio

25121Protector Rotationalaxis 5-3 During Use (For all models)  The SV-A/SV-H series viscometer, designed for very accurate measurement, is sensitiv

265-4 After Use (For all models)  Remove any residual sample material from the sensor plates, temperature sensor and protector using alcohol. Using

275-5 Measuring the Absolute Value of Viscosity (For all models) The SV-A/SV-H Series Sine-wave Vibro Viscometer, as a measuring principle, detects

1CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ...

285-5-2 At Calibration When calibrating, enter the product of the absolute viscosity value and the density of the standard viscosity fluid used for c

29 6. MEASUREMENT 6-1 Preparing the Sample (For the SV-A series) * Vibration or shock during transportation may cause a display value error. Before

307 Turn the knob (Height direction) so as to adjust the sample surface to the center of the narrow part of the sensor plates. Confirm that the samp

31NO6 Confirm that the positioning of the sensor plates is in center of the sample cup by adjusting the X-Y-Z stage. 7 Turn the knob (H

326-2 Basic Measurement Procedure (For the SV-A series) 1 With the power turned off, press the ON:OFF key. When the display is in the standby m

336-3 Basic Measurement Procedure (For the SV-H series) 1 Pour the sample into the beaker (500ml) etc. 2 With the power turned off, press the O

34 - With SV-10H/100H, use the surface locator plate as a guide. The surface locator plate has been secured in position so that the tip of the surfac

35 5 After measurement, the buzzer sounds and the displayed value blinks, then holds. Note When the values do not stabilize because of hand moveme

366-4 Changing Units (For all models) The units of viscosity available are: mPa⋅s (millipascal second), Pa⋅s (Pascal second), cP (Centipoise), P

377. USING THE WATER JACKET 7-1. Introduction The water jacket, is used with the SV-A Series Vibro Viscometer, to maintain the sample temperature co

28. VISCOSITY CALIBRATION (FOR ALL MODELS) ...42 8-1 Notes on Viscosity Calibrati

387-2. Installation With the SV-1A, as the viscometer, the sample cup holder and the sample cup (capacity: 2 mL) provided or the glass sample cup (ca

39 4 Model: SV-1A Insert the sample cup into the sample cup holder, ant then into the water jacket indicated as 3. When the specific gravity of the

407-3. How to Use 1 Attach the water jacket on the table along the guides. Make sure that the water jacket is slid furthest along the guides until s

417-4. Measuring the Absolute Value of Viscosity Using the Small Sample Cup The SV-10A/100A has been calibrated using the accessory sample cup (45 mL

428. VISCOSITY CALIBRATION (FOR ALL MODELS)  With the SV-H series, when calibration is needed, use the stand set (AX-SV-51, sold separately)  Vis

438-1 Notes on Viscosity Calibration (For all models)  Pay close attention to the liquid temperature at calibration. Be sure to enter the temperatu

448-2 Calibration Procedure (For all models) Note As to the correction value used for one-point calibration and two-point calibration, enter the pr

458-2-1 One-point Calibration 1 In the standby mode, press and hold the HOLD key to enter the calibration mode. " Cal " appears. 2 Sele

468-2-2 Two-point Calibration 1 In the standby mode, press and hold the HOLD key to enter the calibration mode. " Cal " appears. 2 Sele

47 9 When the measurement of the first point has completed, clean the sensor plates, temperature sensor and protector and prepare the second standar

31. INTRODUCTION This manual describes how the SV-A/SV-H series viscometer works and how to get the most out of it in terms of performance. Read th

488-2-3 Simplified Calibration Using Purified Water (SV-1A/1H/10A/10H) 1 Place the purified water in the sample cup. 2 Press the START key to m

49 Reference data: Theoretical viscosity value (Viscosity × Density) of the purified water at various temperatures Temperature (°C) Viscosity × D

509. FUNCTION SETTING (FOR ALL MODELS) The viscometer, by selecting functions to be used in the function setting, can specify the performance approp

51Example of the function setting procedure To change the setting of "Unit upon power-on (Unit)" to the viscosity: cP (Centipoise) and the

529-2 Details of the Function Items (For all models) Function item Parameter Description 5vtyp Htype • Portable type（This function can use: H-fnc

53S5t-b 0 Stable when within±5% 1 • Stability band width 2 Stable when within±15% When setting the auto hold function, it can be set.（H-fnc 1） Hld

549-3 Description of Items (For all models) Condition (Cond) The stability of the viscosity measurement results can be adjusted, taking ambient cond

55MODE Key Function During Measurement (fnc) Parameter Settings Description 0 • Switches the viscosity units. Each time the MODE key is pressed, the

56Data Output Format (type) The output format appropriate for the device connected to RS-232C can be selected. Parameter Settings Description 0 A&

57Other Output (5-ed) Parameter Settings Description 0 No output 1 Outputs remarks. 2 • Outputs remarks, Device ID information and signature. With

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58Comparator (Cp) The results of the comparison are indicated by the sound. (It is necessary to set : bep- , bep-, bep-) To compare, use:  Upper

59Setting the ID number 1 In the standby mode, press and hold the MODE key to enter the function setting mode. " 5vtyp " appears. 2 Pre

60Initialization (Clr) Restores the following data to the default setting.  Function setting (Setting of “5vtyp” is not returned by this operation)

61Date/Time (Cladj)  The upper two digits of the year are not displayed. For example, the year 2007 is displayed as "07".  The time is se

62Changing the date The date is changed in the selected displaying order. The following is an example when the order of " y " (Year), "

63Changing the time 13 The current time is displayed. Press the MODE key to display the current date. 14 Press the PRINT key to select the settin

649-4 Data Output Format Examples (For all models) 9-4-1 A&D Standard Format Used with the printer MODE 1 or MODE 2 when the optional compact

65SV-10A/SV-10H output format example Viscosity unit Display Output format Remarks LLLLL mPa･s OL,-99999999mPs Below measuring range error 0.30m

66SV-100A/SV-100H output format example Viscosity unit Display Output format Remarks L Pa･s OL,-99999999Pas Below measuring range error 1.00

67Printing format example (3) Function setting (√=Output Blank=No output) 5-at 1 Measurement elapsed time √ 5-td 1 Date/time √ Remarks Device ID i

51-2 Features  High accuracy The Vibro Viscometer adopting the sine-wave vibration technique (SV type), achieves a high measurement accuracy of 1%*1

68Output format example (1) With ID number, date and time added Function setting (√=Output Blank=No output) 5-td 1 Date/time √ 5-ed 3 Device ID nu

69 SV-10A/SV-10H output format example Viscosity / Temper-ature Display Output format example Remarks LLLLLmPa･s LAB-12,2003/03/19,12:34:56,+025.67

70SV-100A/SV-100H output format example Viscosity / Temper-ature Display Output format example Remarks L Pa･s LAB-12,2003/03/19,12:34:56,+025

71SV-1A/SV-1H/SV-10A/SV-10H output format example Viscosity / Temperature Display Output format example mmPa⋅s / °C 1.23 mPa⋅s ,,,+025.67,C,+0000

72SV-1A/SV-1H output format example Viscosity / Temper-ature Display Output format example Remarks LLLLL mPa･s +00000.00,mPa s,+025.67,C Zeroes ar

73SV-10A/SV-10H output format example Viscosity / Temper-ature Display Output format example Remarks LLLLL mPa･s +00000.00,mPa s,+025.67,C Zeroes

7410.CONNECTION TO A PERSONAL COMPUTER 10-1 Introduction If connecting the SV-A / SV-H series to a personal computer using the Windows communicatio

7510-3 Connection to a personal computer In a case where the personal computer has a COM port The SV-A / SV-H seri

7610-4 Configuration of the COM port When connecting the SV-A / SV-H series to a personal computer, confirm that the COM port setting match up. (

7710-5 Controlling the measurement using a personal computer (In case of the graphing software“RsVisco”

6  Calibration The viscometer can be calibrated using a standard viscosity fluid or a sample of a known viscosity. Calibration allows the viscomete

7811. CONNECTION TO A PRINTER (FOR ALL MODELS)  The viscometer can be connected to the optional compact printer AD-8121B using the standard RS-232C

7912. RS-232C SERIAL INTERFACE (FOR ALL MODELS) RS-232C Serial Interface Transmission system EIA RS-232C Transmission form Asynchronous, bi-directi

8013. COMMAND LIST (FOR ALL MODELS) The viscometer can be controlled by the following commands from the computer. Add a terminator ( 0Dh、0Ah ) to ea

81ProtectorRotationalaxisSensor unit121Surfacelocator plateSensor protectivecoverTemperature sensor14. TROUBLESHOOTING (FOR ALL MODELS) The viscomete

82 (2) How to remove and attach the surface locator plate (Only for SV-10A/SV-10H/SV-100A/SV-100H) Removing Loosen the screw and remove the surface

8314-2 When measurement values are not correct (For all models)  Is the viscometer in the data hold mode?  To release the data hold mode, press t

84 Sample cup influence The viscometers have been calibrated with the following cups when shipped. When using another cup, use that cup to measur

8515. ERROR DISPLAY (FOR ALL MODELS) Error display Description Above measuring range error The viscosity value exceeds the upper limit of the visc

8616. SPECIFICATIONS Measurement method SV-1A/SV-1H SV-10A/SV-10H SV-100A/SV-100H Measurement method Sine-wave Vibro Viscometer using the Tuning-for

87 *1 For the SV-1A/1H when a sample cup of 2 mL is used. For the SV-10A/10H and SV-100A/100H when a sample cup of 45 mL is used. *2 Repetitive m

72. UNPACKING THE VISCOMETER  The viscometer is a precision instrument. Unpack the viscometer carefully. Keep the packing material to be used for t

8817. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES List of Optional Accessories (sold separately) Available () Model Name 1A/1H 10A/10H 100A/100HAX-SV-31-2.5 Standard vis

89Available () Model Name 1A/1H 10A/10H 100A/100HCup set（Capacity: 2 mL） (Water jacket attached) ( Used with the all model of the SV series) AX-SV-5

90 AX-SV-36 Positioning Stopper • Used to fix the position of the sensor unit and the sensor plates so that positioning the sensor plates and the sa

91 AX-SV-37 Water Jacket Assembly • Used, in combination with a commercially available constant temperature bath for heating medium circulation, to

92 AX-SV-38 Glass Storage Container • Used to store sample fluids. The viscosity of the sample stored in the container can be measured as it is.

93 AX-SV-52 X-Y-Z Stage • Used to support and adjust the sample cup position. - Consists of : X-Y-Z stage 1 pc AX-SV-53-EX Software Set •

94 AX-SV-54 Cup Set (10 mL / 13 mL / 45 mL) (Use the AX-SV-51 Stand Set if necessary.) • Used when a small amount of sample will be measured. - C

95Only for SV-1A/SV-1H (When using this option, use the AX-SV-51 Stand Set) AX-SV-55 Cup Set (2 mL) • Sample cup set (Only for SV-1A/SV-1H) Used

96 AX-SV-56-1 Sample Cup Holder (For 2 mL capacity, Transparent) AX-SV-56-2 Sample Cup Holder (For 2 mL capacity, Black) • Used for securing a

97 AX-SV-60 Square glass sample Cup (10 mm x 10 mm x 45 mm) • Can be used for optical measuring devices such as a spectrophotometer. - Consis