Compliance with FCC Rules ................................................................................................................. 3
Compliance with Council Directives...................................................................................................... 3
1-2 Features ............................................................................................................................................. 5
2. UNPACKING THE VISCOMETER ..................................................................................................7
2-1 Part names for the SV-A series (Stand type)...................................................................................... 7
2-2 Part names for the SV-H series (Portable type)............................................................................... 13
3. CHANGING TYPE ..........................................................................................................................16
3-1 Changing from SV-A (Stand type) to SV-H (Portable type).....................................................................16
3-2 Changing from SV-H (Portable type) to SV-A (Stand type)..................................................................... 17
4. DISPLAY AND KEYS ....................................................................................................................20
7-3 . How to Use ..................................................................................................................................... 40
7-4 . Measuring the Absolute Value of Viscosity Using the Small Sample Cup.................................................. 41
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 this manual thoroughly before using the viscometer and keep it at hand for future reference.
The SV-A series uses a stand. In a laboratory, quality control room etc, you can make accurate
measurements using the stand set, the sample cup set and the software set provided.
The SV-H series uses a handle only. While at a manufacturing location, you can make a
measurement easily. If you buy the accessories, the SV-H series functions the same as the SV-A
series.
1-1 Compliance
Compliance with FCC Rules
Please note that this device generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy. This
device has been tested and has been found to comply with the limits of a Class A computing
device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules. These rules are designed to provide
reasonable protection against interference when this device is operated in a commercial
environment. If this unit is operated in a residential area, it may cause some interference and
under these circumstances the user would be required to take, at his own expense, whatever
measures are necessary to eliminate the interference.
(FCC = Federal Communications Commission in the U.S.A.)
Compliance with Council Directives
This device features radio interference suppression and safety regulation in compliance with
the following Council Directives
Council directive 89/336/EEC EN61326 EMC directive
Council directive 73/23/EEC EN60950
EN61326 Emission and Immunity.
Note
The CE mark is an official mandatory European marking.
Please note that any electronic product must comply with local laws and regulations when
sold or used anywhere outside Europe.
Safety of Information Technology Equipment
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1-2 Features
High accuracy
The Vibro Viscometer adopting the sine-wave vibration technique (SV type), achieves a high
measurement accuracy of 1%*
*1 With the SV-H series, when using the AX-SV-51 stand set (sold separately).
Refer to "16. SPECIFICATIONS" on page 86.
Measurement of a small amount of sample
The SV-1A can measure with a 2 mL sample (minimum amount), and the standard X-Y-Z
stage can position the sample container easily.
When using the accessory items (sold separately), the SV-1H can measure with stability a 2
mL sample (minimum amount). For details, refer to "17. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES"
With the SV-H series, you can measure the viscosity at the manufacturing location by using
the standard carrying case.
The sensor plates are made of corrosion resistant titanium. Although titanium is a chemically
stable material, it is corroded by some liquid such as sulfuric acid. So, handle it with much
care.
Wide range continuous measurement
Continuous measurement over the whole measuring range is possible, without replacing the
viscosity detection sensor plates.
Standard temperature sensor
The temperature sensor to measure the sample temperature is installed as standard. With
SV-1A/1H, the temperature sensor is located behind the two sensor plates. With the
SV-10A/10H/100A/100H, the temperature sensor is located between the two sensor plates. So,
the accurate detection of the relation between temperature and viscosity is possible.
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(repeatability) over the full range.
Accurate measurement
Due to the low heat capacity of the viscosity detection unit (sensor plates and temperature
sensor), the time required for temperature equilibrium is short. Thus, the sample viscosity can
be measured accurately in a short time.
Long continuous measurement time
The sensor plates, with a low frequency of 30 Hz and an amplitude of less than 1 mm, apply
very little load to the sample. So, the viscometer can continuously obtain stable viscosity
values without causing a temperature rise or damaging the sample. With the SV-H series, use
the AX-SV-53 Software set-WinCT Viscosity (sold separately).
Measurement of a non-Newtonian fluid/foaming sample
The thin sensor plates allow little deformation of the sample texture. Thus, non-Newtonian fluid
can be measured in a stable way. And, foaming samples can be measured without breaking
minute foam particles and with less influence scattering large foam particles.
When measuring tap water, bubbles may accumulate on the sensor plates, increasing the
viscosity.
Viscosity measurement of a flowing sample
The two sensor plates oscillate in the opposite direction. So, even when a sample is in motion,
errors are eliminated. This allows measurement of a sample while being stirred. Therefore, the
viscometer can be used for a continuously flowing product line, which enables field
management with identical data used at the laboratories.
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Calibration
The viscometer can be calibrated using a standard viscosity fluid or a sample of a known
viscosity. Calibration allows the viscometer to maintain the accuracy constantly.
In case of a Newtonian fluid, by calibrating an actual sample, using the viscosity value
obtained by another type of viscometer as a correction value, the measurement data obtained
by the SV-A/SV-H series viscometer can be combined into those obtained by the other type of
viscometer.
The vibro viscometer and the
capillary viscometer and the rotational viscometer are a type of
calibration equipment for viscosity measurement by JCSS standard (Japan Calibration Service
System).
Simplified calibration when measuring the viscosity near 1 mPa⋅s (Only for SV-1A/1H/
10A/10H)
Simplified calibration using purified water is a one-key operation. The SV-1A/1H/10A/10H has
a built-in function to measure the temperature of the purified water using the temperature
sensor and calculates the viscosity value of the purified water at that temperature.
At this time, be careful not to influence the viscosity value by generating bubbles.
Standard windows communication tools WinCT-Viscosity (With the SV-A series, it is standard
accessory. With the SV-H series, it is sold separately (AX-SV-53-EX))
Windows communication tools WinCT-Viscosity (CD-ROM) is provided as standard. The
CD-ROM contains the graphing program RsVisco, which imports the data into a personal
computer and displays the results as a graph in real time. With RsVisco, changes in viscosity
over time and temperature dependency of viscosity can be observed easily and the obtained
data can be saved in files.
When using the accessory serial / USB converter, the personal computer can input the data
using the personal computer’s USB port. (With the SV-A series, it is standard accessory. With
the SV-H series, it is sold separately (AX-SV-53-EX))
The cup, that the sample is to be measured in, can be the plastic sample cup and the glass
sample cup. When measuring an organic solvent, use the glass sample cup.
Use the carrying case only for carrying the viscometer. Do not transport the viscometer using
the carrying case. Doing so may cause damage to the viscometer. When transporting the
viscometer, be sure to use the original packing material.
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2. UNPACKING THE VISCOMETER
The viscometer is a precision instrument. Unpack the viscometer carefully. Keep the packing
material to be used for transporting the viscometer in the future.
2-1 Part names for the SV-A series (Stand type)
*The illustration below is after assembling.
Sensor unit
Sensor protective
cover
Sample cup
knob
Ta bl e
Guides
Right and left
direction
Cap
Grip
Lever
Supporting
post
Serial number
Sensor
plate
Temperature sensor
SV-1A
Leveling foot
Protector
Sensor
plate
Surface locator
plate
Temperature sensor
SV-10A/SV-100A
knob
Back and forth
direction
(Height direction)
knob
Main unit
Serial number
Reference card
Keys
S
/
N
1
2
3
4
5
Display unit
Display
Connection
cable jack
1
6
4
AC adapter jack
RS-232C serial interface
Display unit
rear side
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Accessories for SV-1A
Connection cable (1 pc)
Sample cup (Lid attached)
(
Polycarbonate,
10 pcs)
Capacity: 2 mL,
Sample cup
(
Polycarbonate,
5 pcs)
Capacity: 45 mL,
AC adapter (1 pc)AC adapter label
See the note below.
Glass sample cup
(Capacity: 2 mL, 10 pcs)
* The lid for the sample cup
(2 mL) does not fit this cup.
Sample cup stand
(
2 mL capacity, 1 pc)
For
Square glass sample cup
(
10 mm x10 mm x 45 mm
Can be used for
optical measuring devices
Sample cup holder
(
Polycarbonate, For
Transparent: 3 pcs, Black: 2 pcs)
2 mL capacity,
)
Water jacket (1 pc)
Windows communication tools
WinCT-Viscosity(CD-ROM) (1 pc)
Stand for securing the sensor unit (1 pc)
RS-232C cable (1 pc)
25P-9P for modem
X-Y-Z stage (1 pc)
Serial-USB converter (1 pc)
Screwdriver (1 pc)
Note
Please confirm that the AC adapter type is correct for
your local voltage and receptacle type.
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Accessories for SV-10A / SV-100A
A
Connection cable (1 pc)
Sample cup
(
Polycarbonate,
5 pcs)
Glass sample cup
(Capacity: 13 mL, 2 pcs)
AC adapter (1 pc)AC adapter label
Capacity: 45 mL,
Small sample cup
(
Polycarbonate,
5 pcs)
Glass sample cup holder
(1 pc)
Capacity: 10 mL,
Note
Please confirm that the
C adapter type is correct
for your local voltage and
receptacle type.
Small sample cup cover
(
Polycarbonate, 5
pcs)
Water jacket (1 pc)
The position about 25 mm
above the cup bottom
indicates 13 mL.
Windows communication tools
WinCT-Viscosity(CD-ROM) (1 pc)
Stand for securing the sensor unit (1 pc)
RS-232C cable (1 pc)
25P-9P for modem
X-Y-Z stage (1 pc)
Serial-USB converter (1 pc)
Screwdriver (1 pc)
.
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Unpacking
Display
Connection
cable
Stand
AC adapter
Knobs for securing
the display
Instruction
manual
X-Y-Z stage
Protector
Supporting post
Slider
Sensor unit
Handle the sensor plate
with care.
Glass sample
cup[2ml] (10 pcs)
Lid
(2 pcs)
Square glass sample cup
(2 pcs)
Screwdriver
Lid
(10 pcs)
Sample cup
[2ml] (10 pcs)
Water jacket
(1 pc)
Base
Sample cup holder
[For 2ml] ( 5 pc s) *
Sample cup
[45ml] ( 5 pc s )
Small sample
c u p [10ml] ( 5 p c s )
Sample cup
[45ml] ( 5 pc s)
Small sample
c u p cover ( 5 p c s )
Glass sample
cup holder
[For 13ml] ( 1 p c )
Glass sample
cup
[13ml] ( 2 pc s )
Water jacket
(1 pc)
Sample cup
stand (1 pc)
SV-1A
* Transparent-3 pcs,
Black-2 pcs
SV-10A / SV-100A
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Assembling
Note: When assembling, handle the sensor plates
with care.
When removing or tightening the screws
located on the rear side of the sensor unit’s
handle, use the screwdriver that is provided
with the viscometer.
1 Remove the two screws from the bottom of the
supporting post. Install the supporting post onto
the base. From the underside of the base, secure
the post using the two screws previously
removed.
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
the screw removed. (Confirm the direction of the
X-Y-Z stage’s knobs.)
Supporting post
Base
Screws
X-Y-Z stage
Screw
3 Install the protector on the sensor unit of the
SV-1A/SV-10A/ SV-100A.
Insert the protector’s rotational axis into the
sensor unit’s hole.
(Refer to the figure at the right.)
4 Remove the four screws from the
rear side of the sensor unit’s handle.
Using the four screws removed,
attach the sensor unit to the slider.
Tighten the screws completely, using
the screwdriver provided with the
viscometer, so that there will be no
measurement error due to movement
of the head.
Install from forward
Sensor unit
Example: SV-1A
Sensor
plate
1
Screws
Rotational
axis
3
3
Rotational
axis
1
2
Protector
Screwdriver
Slider
11
Lever
r
y
5 Raise the lever and install the sensor unit along
the guide channels of the supporting post’s
sides.
At an appropriate height, secure the sensor unit
to the supporting post by lowering the lever.
6 Confirm that the stand’s mounting holes and the
display’s mounting holes match up. Secure both
sides of the display with the knobs.
Cap
Serial number
Guide channel
Handle the sensor
plates with care.
Knob for securing
the display
Display
Knob for
securing
the display
7 Connect the display unit to the main unit using the
connection cable.
8 Insert the AC adapter plug into the AC
from the display unit
(Connect as shown)
adapter jack located on the rear side of the
display unit. Insert the other end of the AC
adapter plug into an electrical outlet.
Note:
Display unit
• Confirm that the adapter type is correct fo
rear side
• The main unit and the display unit have been
Connection cable
from the main unit
(Connect as shown)
Serial number
Connection cable
Stand
Main unit
the local voltage and power receptacle type.
adjusted in pairs. For accurate viscosit
measurement, before use, confirm that the
main unit and the display unit have the same
serial number.
AC adapter cable
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2-2 Part names for the SV-H series (Portable type)
A
r
r
r
p
A
p
Handle
Senso
unit
Serial
number
Main
unit
Senso
late
SV-1H SV-10H/SV-100H
Sensor
late
Protector
Temperature
sensor
Surface
locator plate
Temperature
sensor
Sensor protective
cove
Display
Keys
Serial number
Reference card
ccessories
Note
Please confirm that the AC adapter type is correct for your local
voltage and receptacle type.
S
/
N
1
2
3
4
5
1
6
4
RS-232C serial interface
C adapter jack
Display unit
rear side
Display unit
Connection cable (1 pc) AC adapter (1 pc) AC adapter label
Connection
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Unpacking / Assembling
Note: When assembling, handle the sensor plates with care.
1 Unpack the parts from the carrying case.
Display
Connection
cable
AC adapter
Instruction
manual
Stand
Knobs for securing
the display
Protector
2 Install the protector on the sensor unit of the SV-1H/SV-10H/SV-100H.
Insert the protector’s rotational axis into the sensor unit’s hole.
Sensor unit
Example: SV-1H
(Refer to the figure at the right.)
3 Connect the display unit to the main unit using the connection
Sensor
plate
3
cable.
Note
1
The main unit and the display unit have been adjusted in
pairs. For accurate viscosity measurement, before use,
confirm that the main unit and the display unit have the
same serial number.
Serial number
Sensor unit
Handle the sensor plates
with care.
Rotational
axis
3
Rotational
axis
1
2
Protector
Sensor plate
Connection cable
from the display unit
(Connect as shown)
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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.
Knob for securing
the display
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 into
an electrical outlet.
Serial number
Display
Knob for
securing
the display
Stand
AC adapter cable
Note
Confirm that the adapter type is correct for the
local voltage and power receptacle type.
Display unit
rear side
Connection cable
from the main unit
(Connect as shown)
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3.CHANGING TYPE
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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), and you need to use it as a
portable type, make the following changes.
Note: When removing or tightening the screws,
use the screwdriver that is provided
with the viscometer.
1 Remove the four screws from the
rear side of the sensor unit’s slider.
Using the four screws removed,
attach the sensor unit to the handle.
Change the function setting of
* Even if the function setting of
the portable functions, H-fnc, 5t-b, Hld-t, Cp, bep, Cp Hi and Cp lo will not be available.
“5vtyp” from “atype” to“Htype”as follows:
“5vtyp” is not changed, you can still use the viscometer. However,
Screws
Screwdriver provided
with the viscomete
Handle
Screws
2 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 into an
electrical outlet.
3 Press the ON:OFF key to turn the power on.
4 While in the standby mode, press and hold the MODE
key for two or more seconds. The viscometer will
enter the function mode 5vtyp .
Display unit
rear side
AC adapter cable
(Standby mode)
Press and
hold
5 Press the PRINT key to select this item.
Continued on next page
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6 Press the START or HOLD key to display
Htype .
7 Press the PRINT key to store the setting.
After the viscometer displays end , it display the
next item of the function setting.
From the previous page
or
8 Press the STOP key to return to the standby mode.
If you need other functions of the portable type, refer to
“9. FUNCTION SETTING”.
3-2
In the case that you have purchased an SV-H series (portable type), and you need to use it with the
stand set, prepare the following accessories and make the following changes.
Changing from SV-H (Portable type) to SV-A (Stand type)
- AX-SV-51 Stand set
- AX-SV-53-EX Software set
- AX-SV-54 Sample cup set (10 mL/13 mL/45 mL)
- AX-SV-55 Sample cup set (2 mL) Only for SV-1A/SV-1H
Note: When removing or tightening the screws located on the rear side of the sensor unit’s
Next item of
function setting
(Standby mode)
handle, use the screwdriver that is provided with the viscometer.
1 Remove the two screws from the bottom of
the supporting post. Install the supporting
post of the stand set onto the base. From the
underside of the base, secure the post using
the two screws previously removed.
Supporting post
Base
Screws
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2 Remove the attachment screw from the
base. Install the X-Y-Z stage along the guide
X-Y-Z stage
Screw
ribs from forward of the base. Secure the
X-Y-Z stage using the screw removed.
(Confirm the direction of the X-Y-Z stage’s
knobs.)
Install from forward
3 Remove the four screws from the
rear side of the sensor unit’s
handle.
Using the four screws removed,
attach the sensor unit to the slider.
Screws
Screwdriver
4 Raise the lever an d install the sensor unit along
the guide channels of the supporting post’s
sides.
At an appropriate height, secure the sensor
unit to the supporting post by lowering the
lever.
Serial number
Handle the sensor
plate with care.
Change the function setting of
“5vtyp” from “Htype” to “atype” as follows:
Slider
Lever
Guide channel
* Even if the setting of
“5vtyp” is not changed, you can still use the viscometer. However, the
portable functions, H-fnc, 5t-b, Hld-t, Cp, bep, Cp Hi and Cp lo remain available.
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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 into
an electrical outlet.
6 Press the ON:OFF key to turn the power on.
7 While in the standby mode, press and hold the MODE
key for two or more seconds. The viscometer will enter
the function mode 5vtyp .
Display unit
rear side
AC adapter cable
(Standby mode)
Press and
hold
8 Press the PRINT key to select the item.
9 Press the START or HOLD key to display atype .
10 Press the PRINT key to store the setting.
After the viscometer displays end , it displays the
next item of the function setting.
11 Press the STOP key to return to the standby mode.
or
Next item of
function setting
(Standby mode)
Now the portable functions H-fnc, 5t-b, Hld-t, Cp, bep, Cp Hi, Cp lo are not available.
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4-1 Display
4. DISPLAY AND KEYS
Name Description
Standby mode Displays [- - - - -].
Viscosity display
Viscosity units Displays the unit of viscosity.
Temperature display
Temperature units Displays the unit of temperature.
Processing indicator
Hold indicator Illuminates while the viscometer is in the data hold mode.
RsVisco link indicator
Calibration indicator Displays " C " in the calibration mode.
Calibration mode ID
indicator
Measurement mode
Data hold mode
Standby mode
Measurement mode
Data hold mode
Blinks while the measurement is being performed. (While the
sensor plates are in vibrating motion)
Illuminates while measurement is performed using RsVisco, the
graphing program contained in the WinCT-Viscosity (CD-ROM).
At one-point calibration Blank display [ ]
At two-point calibration
Displays the viscosity value in real
time.
Freezes the display of the viscosity
value.
Displays the temperature value in
real time.
Freezes the display of the
temperature value.
Inputting
first point
Inputting
second point
Displays [ - - ].
Displays [ - - ].
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4-2 Keys (For all models)
Key Description
ON:OFF
Power
START
Start
measurement
STOP
Stop
measurement
HOLD
Data hold
MODE
Change units
PRINT
Output data
Turns the power on and off.
When the power is turned on, the viscometer enters the standby
mode ( [- - - - -] is displayed.)
Start a measurement. (The processing indicator blinks.)
Displays the viscosity and temperature values in real time during
measurement.
If the display is set to HOLD, release it by pressing the START key.
Stops the measurement (The processing indicator is off) and freezes
the display of the viscosity and temperature values at the time the
STOP key is pressed during measurement.
When the STOP key is pressed again, the viscometer enters the
standby mode.
Freezes temporarily the display of the measurement data (viscosity
and temperature) at the time the HOLD key is pressed during
measurement. (The hold indicator is on.)
In the above condition, the measurement is continued. (The processing
indicator blinks.)
Pressing the HOLD key again releases the data hold mode. ∗1
Changes viscosity units. ∗2
(By the function setting "fnc 1", the measurement elapsed time can
be displayed.)
Outputs the measurement data.
∗1 While data are being output continuously (function setting "prt 2" or SIR command), the
data hold mode using the HOLD key is not available.
∗2 While the measurement is being performed using the graphing program RsVisco, the
data hold mode using the HOLD key and unit changes using the MODE key are not
available. RsVisco is contained in the Windows communication tools of the CD-ROM,
WinCT-Viscosity.
With the SV-A series, the CD-ROM is a standard accessory.
With the SV-H series, use the AX-SV-53-EX (software set, sold separately).
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4-3 Displaying the Viscosity Values
The viscosity values are displayed as below, depending on the unit selected and the viscosity range.
The correlation of the units are as follows: 1 mPa⋅s = 0.001 Pa⋅s = 1 cP =0.01 P
4-3-1 SV-1A/SV-1H
Use the MODE key to switch between mPa⋅s (Millipascal second) and Pa⋅s (Pascal second), or
between cP (Centipoise) and P (Poise).
The unit selected at the factory before shipment is mPa⋅s.
When the viscosity unit is mPa⋅s or Pa⋅s:
Viscosity
measured
mmPa⋅s
0.30 0.0003
1 1.00 0.0010
|
9.99
10 10.0 0.0100
|
99.9
100 100 0.100
|
999
1000
Display
⏐
1.00 0.01
mmPa⋅s Pa⋅s
Minimum
display
0.01
0.1
1
When the viscosity unit is cP or P:
Viscosity
measured
mmPa⋅s
0.30 0.0030
||
1 1.00 0.0100
||
9.99
10 10.0 0.100
||
99.9
100 100 1.00
||
999
1000 1 0.0 0.1
Display
Minimum
CcP P
display
0.01
0.1
1
Unit selected
Unit RemarksDisplay
mmPa⋅s
Pa⋅s
Switches
to
Pa⋅s
0.0099
0.0999
0.999
1.00
Unit selected
Unit RemarksDisplay
CcP
P
Switches
to P
10.0 0.1
0.0999
0.999
9.99
Minimum
display
0.0001
0.0001
0.001
0.01
Minimum
display
0.0001
0.001
0.01
Unit Remarks
Digit
indicating
0.01 mPa⋅s is
not displayed
Pa⋅s
Unit Remarks
P
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4-3-2 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).
The unit selected at the factory before shipment is mPa⋅s.
When the viscosity unit is mPa⋅s or Pa⋅s:
Unit selected Viscosity
measured
MmPa⋅s Display
0.30 0.0003
⏐
1 1.00 0.0010
|
9.99
10 10.0 0.0100
|
99.9
100 100 0.100
|
999
1000 1.00 1.00
||
10000 10.00
mmPa⋅s Pa⋅s
Minimum
display
0.01
Unit RemarksDisplay
0.0099
Minimum
mPa⋅s
0.1
0.0999
1
0.999
0.01
Pa⋅s Switches
Pa⋅s
to
10.00
display
0.0001
0.0001
0.001
0.01
Unit Remarks
Digit
indicating
0.01 mPa⋅s is
not displayed
Pa⋅s
When the viscosity unit is cP or P:
Viscosity
measured
MmPa⋅s Display
0.300.0030
||
1 1.000.0100
||
9.99
10 10.0 0.100
||
99.9
100 100 1.00
||
999
1000 1.0010.0
||
10000 100.0
Minimum
CcP P
display
0.01
Unit RemarksDisplay
CcP
0.1
1
0.1
P
Unit selected
Switches
to P
Minimum
display
0.0001
0.0999
0.001
0.999
0.01
9.99
0.1
100.0
4-3-3 SV-100A/SV-100H
Use the MODE key to switch between Pa⋅s (Pascal second) and P (Poise).
The unit selected at the factory before shipment is Pa⋅s.
Unit Remarks
P
measured
Unit selected Viscosity
Pa⋅s P
Pa⋅s Display
1 1.00 10.0
| |
9.99
10 10.0 100
| |
99.9 999
100 100.0
Minimum
display
0.01
0.1
Display
99.9
1000
Minimum
display
0.1
1
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5. PRECAUTIONS
To get the optimum performance from the viscometer and acquire accurate measurement data, note
the following:
5-1 General Precautions (For all models)
For accurate measurement, use care with the following conditions.
Install the viscometer in an environment where the temperature and humidity are not excessive.
The best operating temperature is 25°C±2°C at 45-60% relative humidity.
For precise measurement, install the viscometer where there are no great changes in
temperature and humidity.
Install the viscometer where it is free of dust.
The viscometer uses the Tuning-fork Vibration Method. So, use much care to avoid external
vibration, especially when measuring low viscosity.
Places where the viscometer is prone to vibration are:
Second or higher floor, soft ground, near busy highways or rail lines.
Avoid these places as a measuring site. If measurement is to be performed in such a place, use
an anti-vibration table that is available as an option (AD-1685).
Do not measure where heaters or air conditioners can affect the measurement.
Do not measure where direct sunlight can affect the measurement.
Install the viscometer away from equipment which produces magnetic fields.
Protect the internal parts from liquid spills and excessive dust.
Do not disassemble the viscometer.
When precise measurement is required, acclimatize the viscometer to the measuring
environment. After installation, plug in the AC adapter and warm up the viscometer for one hour
or more.
5-2 Precautions for an Accurate Measurment (Only for the SV-H series)
With the SV-H series, when you need to make an accurate measurement, adjust the height of
the sample surface and sensor plates correctly by using the AX-SV-51 stand set. The
specification values are when using the stand set.
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5-3 During Use (For all models)
The SV-A/SV-H series viscometer, designed for very accurate measurement, is sensitive to
vibration or shock during transportation, as that may cause a display value error. Before
measurement, calibrate the viscometer using the sample cup that will be used for measurement.
To level the surface of the sample, adjust the leveling feet. (Height adjustment of the right and left
leveling feet.)
(With SV-10A, the center of the narrow part of the right and left sensor plates is on the liquid
surface.)
* With the SV-H series, use the AX-SV-51 (stand set, sold separately).
The viscosity of a liquid is temperature dependent and changes by negative 2 to negative 10
percent, per degree Celsius. Take changes in the liquid temperature into consideration for an
accurate measurement.
Be sure to calibrate using the standard viscosity fluid or purified water before measurement.
In a measurement that takes a long time, perform calibration periodically, as necessary.
Ensure a stable power source when using the AC adapter.
Placing the sensor plates and the temperature sensor in the sample may change the sample
temperature. For precise measurement, leave the sample as is for a while, after placing the
sensor plates and the temperature sensor, to ensure no changes to the sample temperature.
And then, start a measurement.
Use only your finger to press the keys. Using a sharp instrument such as a pen may damage
keys.
Handle the sensor plates with care.
If the sensor plates, or the protector, touch the inner wall of the sample cup, it may cause
measurement error. When measuring, be sure to adjust the spacing between the sensor
plates and the inner walls of the sample cup.
The sample cups are made of polycarbonate (PC) or glass. When using organic solvents, we
recommend the use of the glass sample cup (accessory or sold separately) or a commercially
available glass beaker.
Raise or remove the protector if necessary.
How to remove the protector:
Press the left and right side frames lightly in the direction indicated as 1 to remove the
rotational axis. Pull the protector in the direction indicated as 2 to remove.
Protector
1
Rotational
axis
1
Protector
2
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5-4 After Use (For all models)
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Remove any residual sample material from the sensor plates, temperature sensor and
protector using alcohol. Using the sensor plates, temperature sensor and protector with
residue of an old sample left on will cause a measurement error.
Clean the sensor plates carefully to avoid bending them.
The sensor plates and the temperature sensor are made of titanium.
How to clean the sensor plates and temperature sensor
SV-1A/SH-1H
Hold the sensor plates with folded tissue paper.
Move the tissue paper upward and downward to
remove the sample. Pushing strongly on the
sensor plates when moving the tissue upward, may
cause the sensor plates to bend.
Clean the temperature sensor in the same way.
Then, use tissue paper moistened with alcohol,
to remove any residual sample material.
SV-10A/SV-10H/SV-100A/SV-100H
Hold the sensor plate or temperature sensor with
tissue paper. Move the tissue paper downward to
remove the sample.
Then, use tissue paper moistened with alcohol,
to remove any residual sample material.
Sensor plate
Sensor plate
Temperature
senso
Temperature
sensor
Clean the sample cup as necessary.
Unlock the cable connector before disconnecting the connection the cable.
How to unlock the cable connector
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5-5 Measuring the Absolute Value of Viscosity (For all models)
The SV-A/SV-H Series Sine-wave Vibro Viscometer, as a measuring principle, detects the product of
viscosity and density.
Displayed viscosity value = Viscosity × Density ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ [1]
While the displayed value has a unit of mPa⋅s, it indicates the product of viscosity and density.
Example (1) When a sample has an absolute value of viscosity of 2.00 mPa⋅s and density of 1.000: Displayed value = 2.00 [mPa⋅s] × 1.000
= 2.00 [mPa⋅s]
(2) When a sample has an absolute value of viscosity of 2.00 mPa⋅s and density of 0.800: Displayed value = 2.00 [mPa⋅s] × 0.800
= 1.60 [mPa⋅s]
Note
The density can be measured, using the density determination kit, AD-1653 in
combination with a balance.
To obtain the absolute viscosity value precisely, do as follows:
5-5-1 At Measurement
Divide the displayed viscosity value by the sample density to obtain the absolute value of viscosity.
Example (1) Measure the sample and confirm the displayed viscosity value.
Here, 736 mPa⋅s as an example.
(2) Check the sample density at the temperature when the sample is measured.
Here, 0.856
(3) Divide the displayed viscosity value by the sample density to obtain the absolute value
of viscosity.
Here, 860 mPa⋅s is obtained as the absolute viscosity value.
Absolute value of viscosity =
as an example.
Displayed viscosity value
Sample density
736
= ≅ 860 mPa⋅s
0.856
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5-5-2 At Calibration
When calibrating, enter the product of the absolute viscosity value and the density of the standard
viscosity fluid used for calibration, as a correction value.
The standard viscosity fluid has the calculation sheet of kinetic viscosity and viscosity at various
temperatures attached. To obtain the correction value using this sheet, do as follows:
Kinetic viscosity = From this, Density = ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ [2]
Correction value = Viscosity × Density ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ [3]
When substituting [2] for the density in [3], the following equation is obtained.
Correction value = ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ [4]
Example 1: To calibrate the viscometer using a standard viscosity fluid:
Using the calculation sheet, calculate the value used for calibration.
Viscosity
Density
Viscosity2
Kinetic viscosity
Viscosity
Kinetic viscosity
(1) Check the kinetic viscosity and the viscosity at the temperature when the calibration is
performed.
2
Here, 1011 mm
/s for the kinetic viscosity and 889 mPa⋅s for the viscosity at 20°C
as an example.
(2) Substitute the values above into equation [4].
8892
≅781
1011
781 mPa⋅s is obtained as a correction value used for calibration.
(3) After calibration, measure the viscosity of the standard viscosity fluid used and confirm
that the viscometer displays the similar value as the correction value, 781 mPa⋅s in
this example. This completes the calibration procedure.
Example 2: To calibrate using a standard viscosity fluid with known values of viscosity and density.
In this example, a standard viscosity fluid with a viscosity of 889 mPa⋅s at 20°C is used.
(1) Check the viscosity value and the density of the standard viscosity fluid at the
temperature when the calibration is performed..
Here, 889 mPa⋅s for the viscosity and 0.878 for the density at 20°C as an example.
(2) Substitute the values above into equation [3].
889 × 0.878 ≅ 781
781 mPa⋅s is obtained as a correction value used for calibration.
(3) After calibration, measure the viscosity of the standard viscosity fluid used and confirm
that the viscometer displays the similar value as the correction value, 781 mPa⋅s in
this example. This completes the calibration procedure.
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6. MEASUREMENT
6-1 Preparing the Sample (For the SV-A series)
* Vibration or shock during transportation may cause a display value error. Before measurement,
calibrate the viscometer using the sample cup that will be used for measurement. For calibration
with purified water, refer to “8-2-3 Simplified Calibration Using Purified Water”. (Only for SV-1A/10A)
Model: SV-1A
1 Pour the sample into the cup until its surface is between the level
gauges.
- With the 2 mL sample cup, the lower level gauge indicates 1.8
mL, the upper level gauge indicates 2 mL.
- With the 45 mL sample cup, the lower level gauge indicates 35
mL, the upper level gauge indicates 45 mL.
*The glass sample cup does not have level gauges.
2 Attach the cup on the table along the guides.
- With the 2 mL sample cup, place the sample cup in the sample
cup holder (For 2 mL), and set it into the 45 mL sample cup.
* When using the sample cup holder,
holder or the black holder, depending on the sample color.
3 Confirm that the protector is in the position as shown in the
figure.
Raise the lever to release the sensor unit.
select either the transparent
Sample cup
(2 mL)
Guides
Protector
Sensor
plate
Sensor unit
Level
gauges
Sample cup
<2 mL>
Sample cup
holder
<For 2 mL>
Sample cup
<45 mL>
Grips
4 Pinch the grips, support the front side of the sensor unit and
gently lower the sensor plates above the sample surface.
Adjust the X-Y-Z stage if necessary.
5 Lower the lever to secure the sensor unit.
6 Confirm that the positioning of the sensor plates is in center of
the sample cup by adjusting the X-Y-Z stage.
- When using the 2 mL sample cup, raise the protector.
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Lever
7 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 sample surface is between
the upper and lower triangular marks.
Sensor protective
cover
Protector
Sample
surface
adjustment
position
Note
•When using the 2 mL sample cup, raise
the protector.
• Adjust the height of the sample surface
correctly, otherwise it may cause a
measurement error.
(Height direction)
Knob
Model: SV-10A / SV-100A
1 Pour the sample into the cup until its surface is between the
level gauges.
- With the 45 mL sample cup, the lower level gauge indicates
35 mL, the upper level gauge indicates 45 mL.
- The 13 mL glass sample cup does not have level gauges.
The position approximately 25 mm above the cup bottom
indicates 13 mL.
2 Attach the cup on the table along the guides.
3 Confirm that the protector is in the position as shown in the
figure.
Level gauges
Sample cup (45 mL)
Approx. 25cm
Glass sample cup (13 mL)
Guides
Raise the lever to release the sensor unit.
4 Pinch the grips, support the front side of the sensor unit and
gently lower the sensor plates above the sample surface.
5 Lower the lever to secure the sensor unit.
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Sensor
plate
Protector
6 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 (Height direction) so
as to adjust the sample surface to
(Shaded portion)
Surface
locator plate
the center of the narrow part of the
sensor plates. At this time, use the
surface locator plate as a guide. The
surface locator plate has been
secured in position so that the tip of
the surface locator plate comes into
contact with the sample surface.
Sensor protective
cover
Sample
surface
adjustment
position
(Height direction)
Knob
Note
• Adjust the height of the sample surface correctly, otherwise it may cause a
measurement error.
• With SV-10A/SV-100A, the surface locator plate can be attached or removed by loosening the
screw.
• With SV-10A/SV-100A, before removing the sensor protective cover, remove the
surface locator plate.
• Removing and reattaching the surface locator plate will cause the position (Height) of
the sensor plates and the sample surface to change. Therefore, it is recommended
that calibration be performed using a standard viscosity fluid before measurement.
Note
Use the protector in the position as shown on the left below. If the protector is not used, a
measurement error may occur, especially in measuring a viscosity over 5000 mPa⋅s.
NO
When the position of the sensor plates in the liquid is not at the same level, level the
viscometer using the leveling feet so that the liquid surface will be leveled.
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6-2 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 mode, press
the START key. *1
After about 15 seconds, the measurement
values are displayed.
2 During measurement, press the
HOLD key as necessary, to freeze
the display temporarily.
To release the data hold mode,
press the HOLD or START key
again. *2
Below is an example of the SV-10A at shipment.
3 Press the STOP key to stop
the measurement. The
measurement results freeze
and are displayed.
4 To stop the measurement,
press the STOP key.
To go on to the next
measurement, set the sample
and press the START key.
When the viscosity value is below the measuring range, Sl TOP is displayed.
When the viscosity value exceeds the measuring range, SH TOP is displayed.
If the sensor plates are not in vibrating motion for about 20 seconds, for example, when
the sample coagulates, the measurement will stop automatically.
∗1 When the graphing program RsVisco is used, click the START button on the RsVisco to
start a measurement.
∗2 While the measurement is being performed using the graphing program RsVisco or data
are being output continuously (function setting "prt 2" or SIR command), the data hold
mode using the HOLD key is not available.
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6-3Basic Measurement Procedure (For the SV-H series)
1 Pour the sample into the beaker (500ml) etc.
Beaker
2 With the power turned off, press the ON:OFF key.
When the display is in the standby mode, the SV-H
can measure.
3 Hold the SV-H handle firmly in your hand. Prepare to
insert the sensor plates in the sample.
(Standby mode)
Sample
4 Press the START key. Insert the sensor plates into the sample.
The measurement time is about 15 seconds. After inserting the sensor plates in the sample,
maintain the height of the sensor plates.
l is displayed when the sensor plates do not touch the liquid.
Right after the sensor plates touch the liquid, l will be still displayed. Continue the
measurement with this state. After stabilizing, the viscometer displays the viscosity value.
[Precautions when inserting the sensor plates into the sample]
Confirm that the protector is in the position as shown in the figure, and then insert the sensor
plates into the sample.
Confirm that the sample surface and the center of the narrow part of the sensor plates match up.
Keep the SV-H at this position (Height).
Sensor plates
Protector
At this time
- With SV-1H, there are the triangular marks on the sensor plate. Confirm that the sample
surface is between the upper and lower triangular marks.
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S
t
- With SV-10H/100H, use the surface locator plate as a guide. The surface locator plate has
Sample
surface
been secured in position so that the tip of the surface locator plate comes into contact with the
sample surface.
Surface
Sensor
protective
cover
Sample
surface
adjustment
position
locator plate
(Shaded portion)
SV-10H/SV-100H
Sample
surface
Sensor
protective
cove
ample
surface
adjustmen
position
Note
Use the protector in the position as shown on the left below. If the protector is not used,
be careful that the sensor plates do not touch the inner wall of the beaker etc. With the
SV-10H, when the protector is removed, a measurement error may occur, especially in
measuring a viscosity over 5000 mPa⋅s.
SV-1H SV-10H/SV-100H
No
Protector
Note
• Adjust the height of the sample surface correctly, otherwise it may cause a
measurement error.
• When you need a more accurate measurement, use the stand set (AX-SV-51, sold
separately).
• With SV-10H/SV-100H, the surface locator plate can be attached or removed by loosening the
screw.
• With SV-10H/SV-100H, before removing the sensor protective cover, remove the
surface locator plate.
• Removing and reattaching the surface locator plate will cause the position (Height) of
the sensor plates and the sample surface to change. Therefore, it is recommended
that calibration be performed using a standard viscosity fluid before measurement.
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Below is an example of the SV-10H at shipment.
5 After measurement, the buzzer sounds and the displayed
value blinks, then holds.
Note
When the values do not stabilize because of hand
movement, set the condition function that levels the
large variation in digits (refer to page 54) and the
function that do not display the large variation in digits
(refer to page 55) if necessary.
With the portable type, you can use the auto hold
function and timer mode function (refer to page 57).
6 To stop the measurement, press the STOP key.
(Standby mode)
(Measurement mode)
To go on to the next measurement, set the sample and press
the START key.
(Data hold
after measurement)
When the viscosity value is below the measuring range, Sl TOP is displayed.
When the viscosity value exceeds the measuring range, SH TOP is displayed.
If the sensor plates are not in vibrating motion for about 20 seconds, for example, when
the sample coagulates, the measurement will stop automatically.
∗1 When using the graphing program RsVisco, of the AX-SV-53-EX software set, click the
START button of the RsVisco program to start a measurement.
∗2 While the measurement is being performed using the graphing program RsVisco of the
AX-SV-53-EX software set or data are being output continuously (function setting "prt 2"
or SIR command), the data hold mode using the HOLD key is not available.
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6-4 Changing Units (For all models)
The units of viscosity available are: mPa⋅s (millipascal second),
Pa⋅s (Pascal second),
cP (Centipoise),
P (Poise).
The correlation of the units are as follows: 1 mPa⋅s = 0.001 Pa⋅s = 1 cP =0.01 P
The units of temperature available are: °C (Celsius) and °F (Fahrenheit).
The unit selected upon power-on depends on the function setting. The unit selected at the factory
before shipment is as shown below.
Model Viscosity Temperature
SV-1A/SV-1H
SV-10A/SV-10H
SV-100A
SV-100H
Use the MODE key to change units. Each time the MODE key is pressed, units are switched as below:
Note that the unit of temperature is fixed in the function setting.
mmPa・s
°C
Pa・s
SV-1A/SV-1H/ SV-10A/SV-10H
In the function setting, mPa⋅s or Pa⋅s is selected:
In the function setting, cP or P is selected:
SV-100A/SV-100H
Note
•While the measurement is being performed using the graphing program RsVisco, unit
changes using the MODE key is not available.
•With the function setting "fnc 1", pressing the MODE key during measurement will display
the measurement elapsed time.
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7. USING THE WATER JACKET
7-1. Introduction
The water jacket, is used with the SV-A Series Vibro Viscometer, to maintain the sample temperature
constant or to measure the viscosity when the sample temperature is changed. The operating
temperature range is 0°C to 100°C
The water jacket consists of the following:
Water jacket 1 pc (Main body: PC (Polycarbonate), Packing: Silicone rubber, Washer: Nylon)
Screw 1 pc (Screw: POM (Polyacetal), Washer: Nylon)
Note
• As a heating medium, use water, isopropyl alcohol (IPA), mixture of water and IPA, or
silicone oil, which does not erode the materials described above. Using the heating
medium other than these may damage the water jacket.
• When using the water jacket, make sure that no inner pressure is exerted in the water
jacket due to the kinked or blocked tubes, as that could exert the pressure in the water
jacket, causing it to break.
• To control the temperature, a commercially available constant temperature bath is
required separately.
• With the SV-H Series, the water jacket is part of the option AX-SV-54 (Cup set, sold
separately, capacity: 10 mL・13 mL・45 mL) or option AX-SV-55 (Cup set, sold separately,
capacity: 2 mL, only for the SV-1A/ SV-1H). At this time, use the optional AX-SV-51 stand
set (sold separately) if necessary. If you use the optional AX-SV-53-EX software set (sold
separately), you can easily understand the graphing data and sample characteristics in
real time.
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7-2. Installation
A
With the SV-1A, as the viscometer, the sample cup holder and the sample cup (capacity: 2 mL)
provided or the glass sample cup (capacity: 2 mL) also provided, is used.
With the SV-10A/100A, as the viscometer, the small sample cup (capacity: 10 mL) provided or the
glass sample cup (capacity: 13 mL) also provided, is used.
To circulate the heating medium into the water jacket, a commercially available constant temperature
bath is required.
1 Using silicone tubes with an inside diameter of 8 mm, make a connection between the "OUT"
connector of the bath and the lower nozzle of the water jacket indicated as 1 in the illustration,
and then, between the "IN" connector and the upper nozzle indicated as 2.
dd approximately 11 mL of
water as the heating medium.
3
Tubing clamp
(Commercially available)
IN
2
1
Water jacket assembly
Constant temperature bath
(Commercially available)
OUT
2 Pour the heating medium into the water jacket indicated as 3. An appropriate sample amount is
approximately 11 mL.
The heating medium conducts the heat of the water jacket to the sample cup.
Note: When the levels of the sample surface and the heating medium surface are the
same and hard to distinguish the positioning of the sensor plates, change the
amount of the heating medium.
3 When the sample cup (capacity: 2 mL) is used, pour the sample into the cup and
Level
gauges
confirm that the sample surface is between the 1.8 mL line and the 2 mL line.
When the small sample cup (capacity: 10 mL) is used, pour the sample
up to the 10 mL line.
Sample cup (2 mL)
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p
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 sample liquid is small and the sample cup floats, secure lightly
the front side of the cup to the water jacket using the screw provided.
Model: SV-10A/SV-100A
Insert the small sample cup into the water jacket indicated as 3.
When the specific gravity of the sample liquid is small and the small sample cup floats, secure
lightly the front side of the cup to the water jacket using the screw provided.
Use the small sample cup cover for volatile samples.
Glass sample cup
(Capacity: 2 mL)
Sample cu
(Capacity: 2 mL)
Sample cup holder
(For 2 mL)
Screw
Small sample cup cove
Small sample cup
(Capacity: 10 mL)
Glass sample cup
(Capacity: 13 mL)
If the handles of the sample cup holder or the small sample cup interfere with the
measurement, they can be removed.
Apply force in the up and down directions slowly as shown in the illustration, to break the
handle off.
Water jacket
Circulation nozzle
Sample cup holder Small sample cup
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7-3. How to Use
pp
r
S
1 Attach the water jacket on the table along the guides.
Make sure that the water jacket is slid furthest along
the guides until stopped.
2 When the water jacket is used, be sure to raise or
remove the protector.
Slide furthest
until sto
Guide
Protector
Raise or remove
the protector
ed
Guide
3 Use much care so that the sensor plates and the
temperature sensor do not come into contact with the
inner wall of the sample. If they are in contact, a
measurement error may occur.
4 Be sure to adjust the sample surface to the center of the narrow part of the sensor plates.
Sample
surface
Sensor
protective
cover
Sample
surface
adjustment
position
Surface
locator plate
(Shaded portion)
SV-10A/SV-100A
Sample
surface
Sensor
protective
cove
ample
surface
adjustmen
t position
SV-1A SV-10A/SV-100A
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7-4. 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) when shipped. The
distance between the inner wall and the sensor plates when the accessory sample cup is used,
differs from the distance when the small sample cup (10 mL) is used. This causes a difference in the
sensor plate's detection capability, thus causing a difference in the viscosity measured.
Therefore, to measure the absolute value of viscosity using the small sample cup (10 mL), it is
recommended that calibration be performed using a fluid with a known viscosity value which is close to
the sample viscosity. (Refer to "8. VISCOSITY CALIBRATION" of the viscometer instruction manual.)
7-5. Maintenance
Clean the sample cup as necessary. If cleaning is not sufficient, a measurement error may occur due
to contamination.
7-6. Specifications
Operating temperature: 0°C to 100°C
Circulation nozzle outside diameter: 10.5 mm
Recommended hose: Silicone tube with an inside diameter of 8 mm
When a stirrer is attached at the bottom of the water jacket, the sample viscosity can be
measured while the sample is being stirred. The maximum viscosity value which can be
measured is 1000 mPa⋅s.
Stirrer: VARIOMAG MICRO manufactured by H+P Labortechnik AG
Note
•Use a rotator with a size of 6 mm (length) x 4 mm (diameter).
•Attach the stirrer to the bottom of the water jacket, using an M4 screw from below.
•When the rotator is used, make sure that the rotator will not touch the temperature
sensor or the sensor plates. If it does, increase the sample amount so that the rotator will
be farther away from the sensor plates.
•Use the stirrer with a revolution speed which will not cause ripples in the sample surface.
Stirrer
M4 screw
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8. VISCOSITY CALIBRATION (FOR ALL MODELS)
With the SV-H series, when calibration is needed, use the stand set (AX-SV-51, sold
separately)
Viscosity calibration is to correct the viscosity value.
Two calibration methods are available: one-point calibration and two-point calibration, using
standard viscosity fluids.
It is recommended that calibration be performed using a fluid with a known viscosity value
which is close to the sample viscosity.
When the measuring range is great, perform two-point calibration. Two-point calibration
requires two standard viscosity fluids (high viscosity and low viscosity) that are appropriate for
the measuring range.
When measuring the viscosity near 1 mPa⋅s, simplified calibration using purified water, which
is a one-key operation, is available. The SV-1A/1H/10A/10H/ has a built-in function to perform
an automatic temperature compensation on the viscosity value, based on the temperature of
the purified water used.
In one-point and two-point calibration, the viscosity of a fluid with a known value, such as a
standard viscosity fluid, is measured, displayed, corrected digitally and saved in memory.
To obtain the absolute viscosity value precisely, use the correction value as described in
"5-5-2 At Calibration".
If the wrong calibration data such as a correction value have been entered, the viscometer
condition can be restored. For details, refer to "Initialization (Clr)" of the function setting.
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8-1 Notes on Viscosity Calibration (For all models)
Pay close attention to the liquid temperature at calibration. Be sure to enter the temperature
corrected viscosity value of the liquid at calibration. Even a standard viscosity fluid has a
viscosity change of -2%/°C to -10%/°C, and purified water, a viscosity change of -2%/°C, when
the room temperature changes.
The temperature of the standard viscosity fluid must be the same as the temperature of the
sensor plates and the temperature sensor. Allow the displayed temperature to stabilize before
calibration.
Be sure to adjust the sample surface to the center of the narrow part of the sensor plates.
Otherwise, a measurement error may occur.
In the calibration mode, the unit of viscosity for the SV-1A/1H/10A/10H is mPa⋅s, the unit of
viscosity for the SV-100A/100H is Pa⋅s. The unit of temperature is fixed to °C.
Influence caused by the sample cup
The viscometers have been calibrated with the following cups when shipped. When using
another cup, use that cup to measure viscosity only after calibrating with it.
SV-1A/SV-1H Sample cup (Capacity: 2 mL)
SV-10A/SV-10H/SV-100A/SV-100H Sample cup (Capacity: 45 mL)
Note
Models SV-10A/SV-10H/SV-100A/SV-100H, have been calibrated with the protector
attached when shipped. Please note that the value, obtained when the viscometer is
calibrated without the protector, may be different from that upon shipment.
If water other than purified water (such as pressurized tap water) is used for simplified
calibration, or the water temperature is different from the ambient temperature, bubbles may
accumulate on the sensor plates and cause a measurement error. Allow the sample to adjust
to the ambient temperature and remove any accumulated bubbles before calibration.
If the measured viscosity of the water is 3.00 mPa⋅s or greater, it is contaminated and
simplified calibration can not be performed using it. Replace the water.
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8-2 Calibration Procedure (For all models)
Note
As to the correction value used for one-point calibration and two-point calibration, enter the
product of the absolute viscosity value and the density of the standard viscosity fluid. For
details, refer to "5-5-2 At Calibration".
After calibration, check the values, comparing the product described above with the
displayed value.
Kinetic viscosity = From this, Viscosity × Density =
Example 1: To calibrate the viscometer using a standard viscosity fluid:
(1) Check the kinetic viscosity and the viscosity at the temperature when the calibration is
Viscosity
Density
Viscosity2
Kinetic viscosity is obtained.
Using the calculation sheet, calculate the value used for calibration.
performed.
2
Here, 1011 mm
/s for the kinetic viscosity and 889 mPa⋅s for the viscosity at 20°C
as an example.
Viscosity
2
(2) Substitute the values above to obtain the value for .
8892
Kinetic viscosity
≅781
1011
781 mPa⋅s is obtained as a correction value used for calibration.
Example 2: To calibrate using a standard viscosity fluid with known values of viscosity and density.
In this example, a standard viscosity fluid with a viscosity of 889 mPa⋅s at 20°C is
used.
(1) Check the viscosity value and the density of the standard viscosity fluid at the
temperature when the calibration is performed..
Here, 889 mPa⋅s for the viscosity and 0.878 for the density at 20°C as an example.
(2) Substitute the values above to obtain the value for Viscosity × Density.
889 × 0.878 ≅ 781
781 mPa⋅s is obtained as a correction value used for calibration.
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8-2-1 One-point Calibration
1 In the standby mode, press and hold
the HOLD key to enter the
calibration mode. " Cal " appears.
Below is an example of the SV-10H.
(Standby mode)
2 Select one-point calibration (Cal-1)
and press the PRINT key to confirm.
The standby mode of the one-
calibration mode appears.
Use the MODE key to switch
between the calibration modes,
one-point calibration (Cal-1) or
two-point calibration (Cal-2).
* Press the STOP key to exit the
calibration mode. The display
returns to the standby mode.
3 Place the standard viscosity fluid in
the sample cup. Press the START
key to start a measurement.
4 After the measurement, wait for the
display to become stable and press
the PRINT key. The measurement
value blinks and is ready to be
corrected.
5 Correct the value using the following keys:
MODE key Switches the blinking digits.
Press and hold
(One-point calibration)
(One-point calibration
standby mode)
Set standard viscosity fluid
(Measurement mode)
When the data
is stabilized
START key Changes the setting of a
blinking digit.
STOP key Moves the decimal point.
6 Press the PRINT key to confirm the correction value.
7 To exit the calibration mode:
With " end " being displayed, press the PRINT
key again to return to the standby mode.
To correct the value:
With " end " being displayed, press the
STOP key and correct the value.
8 Measure the viscosity of the
standard viscosity fluid used.
Confirm that the viscometer displays
the similar value as the entered
correction value.
(Confirm the value)
(Correct the value)
To c o rr e ct
(End of one-point calibration)
(Standby mode)
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8-2-2 Two-point Calibration
1 In the standby mode, press and hold
the HOLD key to enter the
calibration mode. " Cal " appears.
2 Select two-point calibration (Cal-2)
and press the PRINT key to confirm.
The standby mode of the two-
calibration mode appears.
Use the MODE key to switch
between the calibration modes,
one-point calibration (Cal-1) or
two-point calibration (Cal-2).
* Press the STOP key to exit the
calibration mode. The display
returns to the standby mode.
Below is an example of the SV-10H.
3 In two-point calibration mode, the calibration
mode ID indicator (-) appears below the
temperature display.
4 Place the standard viscosity fluid in the
sample cup. Press the START key to start
the measurement of the first point.
5 After the measurement, wait for the display
to become stable and press the PRINT key.
The measurement value blinks and is ready
to be corrected.
6 Correct the value using the following keys:
MODE key Switches the blinking digits.
START key Changes the setting of a
blinking digit.
STOP key Moves the decimal point.
7 Press the PRINT key to confirm the correction value.
8 To correct the value:
In the calibration standby mode to enter the
second point, press the STOP key and
correct the value.
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9 When the measurement of the first point has
completed, clean the sensor plates,
temperature sensor and protector and
prepare the second standard viscosity fluid.
10 Place the second standard viscosity fluid in
the sample cup. Press the START key to
start the measurement of the second point.
11 After the measurement, wait for the display
to become stable and press the PRINT key.
The measurement value blinks and is ready
to be corrected.
12 Correct the value using the following keys:
MODE key Switches the blinking digits.
START key Changes the setting of a
blinking digit.
STOP key Moves the decimal point.
From the previous page
Set standard viscosity fluid
(Second point measurement mode)
When the data
is stabilized
(Correct the second point value)
13 Press the PRINT key to confirm the
correction value.
14 To exit the calibration mode:
With " end " being displayed, press the PRINT
key again. The calibration data is saved and the
display returns to the standby mode.
To correct the value:
With " end " being displayed, press the
STOP key and correct the value.
15 Measure the viscosity of the two standard
viscosity fluids used. Confirm that the
viscometer displays the similar value as the
entered correction value for each fluid.
(End of two-point calibration)
(Confirm the value
of the first fluid)
To c o r r ec t
(Standby mode)
(Confirm the value
of the second fluid)
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8-2-3 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 measure
the purified water. Confirm that the
viscosity and temperature values are
stabilized.
3 Press and hold the START key.
The theoretical viscosity value
(Viscosity × Density)
water at the measuring temperature
is displayed and all the displays
blink.
To cancel the operation, press the
STOP key. The display returns to
the status before calibration.
of the purified
4 Press the START key again to
perform calibration.
When calibration is completed, " end "
is displayed. Then, the viscosity
returns to the measuring status.
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Reference data: Theoretical viscosity value (Viscosity × Density)
of the purified water at various temperatures
Temperature (°C) Viscosity × Density (mPa・s)
10.0 1.31
11.0 1.27
12.0 1.24
13.0 1.20
14.0 1.17
15.0 1.14
16.0 1.11
17.0 1.08
18.0 1.05
19.0 1.03
20.0 1.00
21.0 0.98
22.0 0.95
23.0 0.93
24.0 0.91
25.0 0.89
26.0 0.87
27.0 0.85
28.0 0.83
29.0 0.81
30.0 0.79
Note
When tap water is poured into the sample cup directly and is measured, bubbles are
generated on the sensor plates due to the difference in pressure and temperature and
the viscosity may increase gradually. Pressurized tap water generates bubbles easily.
Therefore, use distilled or purified water that is not pressurized.
Leave the sensor plates and sample in the same environment to acclimatize before
measuring, to decrease temperatures fluctuations.
In a measurement that takes a long time, the sample viscosity may increase due to
water contamination. Perform a periodic check on water quality.
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9. FUNCTION SETTING (FOR ALL MODELS)
The viscometer, by selecting functions to be used in the function setting, can specify the
performance appropriate to the usage.
Each function is assigned parameters. The performance of a function is specified by changing the
parameter.
The parameters saved, even if the power is turned off, are maintained in non-volatile memory.
9-1 Operation (For all models)
The operational procedure of the function setting is as follows:
1 In the standby mode, press and hold the MODE key to enter the function setting mode.
2 Press the MODE key to select a function item.
3 Press the PRINT key to confirm the function item. The changeable digit blinks.
4 Press the START key or HOLD key to change the blinking digit.
START key Increases the value of the blinking digit. When the value reaches the upper
limit of the setting range, the minimum value appears again.
HOLD key Decreases the value of the blinking digit. When the value reaches the lower
limit of the setting range, the maximum value appears again.
5 To save the new setting, press the PRINT key. After "
To cancel the new setting, press the STOP key. The next item is displayed.
6 To change other settings, repeat the procedure starting at step 2.
7 To exit the function setting mode, press the STOP key. The viscometer returns to the
standby mode.
Note
The operational procedures for setting the date and time ("Cladj"), ID number ("id") and
initialization ("Clr") are not the same as the procedure described above. Refer to "9-3
Description of Items".
"Date/Time" pages 61-63
"Device ID Number" pages 58-59
end ", the next item is displayed.
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Example of the function setting procedure
To change the setting of "Unit upon power-on (Unit)" to the viscosity: cP (Centipoise) and the
temperature: °C (Celsius).
1 In the standby mode, press and hold the MODE
key to enter the function setting mode. " 5vtyp "
appears.
(Standby mode)
Press and hold
2 Press the MODE key to select " Unit ".
3 Press the PRINT key to confirm the item.
(The decimal point illuminates when the setting
currently saved is displayed.)
4 Press the START key or HOLD key to select the
unit to be used.
(In this example, " 2 " is selected. Viscosity: cP,
Temperature: °C)
5 Press the PRINT key to save the setting.
After " end ", the next item is displayed.
or
Next item of
function setting
6 Press the STOP key to return to the standby
mode.
(Standby mode)
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9-2 Details of the Function Items (For all models)
Function item Parameter Description
5vtyp Htype •
Change type
Cond 0 Follows the viscosity changes quickly. (Prone to vibration)
Condition 1 •2 Follows the viscosity changes slowly. (Stable values)
Unit 0 •
Unit upon power-on 1 • Pa⋅s 2 CcP
3 P
4 5 Pa⋅s 6 ccP
7
pnt 0 • Dot
Decimal point 1 Comma
fnc 0 • Switches viscosity units.
MODE key function
during
measurement
prt 0 • Key mode
Data output mode 1 Auto print mode
2 Stream mode
type 0 A&D standard format For AD-8121B MODES 1&2
Data output format 1 •D.P. format For AD-8121B MODE 3
2 CSV format For a personal computer
3 RsVisco format For graphing program RsVisco
5-at 0 No output
Measurement
elapsed time output
5-td 0 No output
Date/time output 1 • Output
5-ed 0 No output
Other output 1 Outputs remarks.
2 •
3 Outputs ID number. Available only for CSV format
pU5e 0 No pause
Pause at data output 1 •Pause (Approx. 2 seconds)
erfnc 0 • Usually use this parameter.
Reserved |7
H-fnc 0 Off
portable type
• Factory setting
atype •
1
2 Do not display the digits that are beyond the decimal point.
1 • Output
1 • Auto hold function Function of
2 Timer mode function
Portable type(This function can use: H-fnc, 5t-b, Hld-t, Cp, bep, Cp Hi, Cp lo)
With the SV-H series, it is shipped with this setting.
Stand type(This function can not use: H-fnc, 5t-b, Hld-t, Cp bep, Cp Hi, Cp lo) With the SV-A series, it is shipped with this setting.
mPa⋅s
°C
Viscosity
Switches between the temperature display and the measurement
elapsed time display.
Outputs remarks, Device ID
information and signature.
mPa⋅s
Temper-
ature
P
Factory setting:
SV-1A/1H/10A/10H=0
SV-100A/100H=1
°F
With "Comma" selected, the
separator for CSV format will
be ";" (semicolon).
Press the PRINT key to output data.
Outputs automatically when
the STOP key ends the
measurement.
Continuous output during
measurement. Outputs the viscosity
only when D.P. format is selected.
Available only for D.P.
format
Available only for D.P. and
CSV formats
Available only for D.P. format
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Stable when within±5%
S5t-b 0
Stability band width
Hld-t 0
Hold time
Cp 0
Comparator mode
bep-
Lo buzzer
bep- 0
OK buzzer
bep-
HI buzzer
Cp Hi
Upper limit value
Cp lo
Lower limit value
Iid
ID number output
Clr
Initialization
Cladj
Date/Time
• Factory setting
1
•
Stable when within±15%
2
15 second
1
2
3
1
0
1
1
0
1
Sets the ID number output
30 second
•
45 second
1 minutes
No comparison
•
Comparison
Off
•
On Sound the buzzer, when the displayed viscosity value
•
•
equal to or lower than the lower limit value that is set
Off
On Sound the buzzer, when the displayed viscosity value is
between the lower and upper limit value that is set
Off
On Sound the buzzer, when the displayed viscosity value
equal to or greater than the upper limit value that is set
This function can be used with“Cp 1”.
Refer to comparator function
Restores the function settings and calibration data to the
factory setting.
Sets the order of the date (YMD,MDY,DMY) and the
date/time.
When setting the auto hold
function, it can be set.
(H-fnc 1)
When setting the timer
mode function, it can be
set.(H-fnc 2)
By setting“5-ed”, the ID
number output can be
added to measurement
data
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9-3 Description of Items (For all models)
Condition (Cond)
The stability of the viscosity measurement results can be adjusted, taking ambient conditions such
as vibration into consideration.
Parameter
0
1
2
Follows the viscosity changes
quickly.
(Prone to vibration)
•
Follows the viscosity changes
slowly.
(Stable values)
Settings Description
When the viscosity value is unstable due to external
vibration, set a greater parameter.
To measure while following the rapid changes in
viscosity, set a smaller parameter.
With a smaller setting, the measurement is prone to
external vibration. Consider the ambient conditions
of the installation site.
Unit Upon Power-on (Unit)
The units of viscosity and temperature displayed when the power is turned on are specified.
SV-1A/1H/10A/10H
Parameter
•
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
∗1 While receiving the measurement data using the graphing program RsVisco, changing the
For the viscosity over 1000mPa⋅s, the unit is fixed to Pa⋅s. For the viscosity over 1000cP, the unit
Viscos-
ity
mode using the HOLD key is not available.
is fixed to P.
(Millipascal second)
(Pascal second)
(Centipoise)
(Millipascal second)
(Pascal second)
(Centipoise)
Settings Description
mmPa⋅s
Pa⋅s
°C
ccP
P
(Poise)
mPa⋅s
Pa⋅s
ccP
P
(Poise)
Temper-
ature
(Celsius)
°F
(Fahrenheit)
In the standby mode, pressing
the MODE key switches the
viscosity unit.
mPa⋅s ⇔ Pa⋅s, cP ⇔ P
With "fnc 0" selected, units can
be switched even during
measurement. *1
Decimal Point (pnt)
Parameter
0
1
•
Dot "
Comma "
Settings Description
The decimal point format for the displayed measurement data and the
."
decimal point code for measurement data output via RS-232C are
specified.
,"
With "Comma" selected, the separator for CSV format and RsVisco
format will be "
;" (semicolon).
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MODE Key Function During Measurement (fnc)
Parameter
•
0
1
2
Settings Description
Switches the viscosity
units.
Switches between the
temperature display
and the measurement
elapsed time display
Do not display the
digits that are beyond
the decimal point
Each time the MODE key is pressed, the viscosity unit is
switched.
SV-1A / 1H / 10A / 10H: mPa⋅s ⇔ Pa⋅s, cP ⇔ P
SV-100A / 100H : Pa⋅s ⇔ P
Note
With the SV-1A / 1H / 10A / 10H, for the viscosity over
1000 mPa⋅s, the unit is fixed to Pa⋅s and for the viscosity
over 1000 cP, the unit is fixed to P.
Each time the MODE key is pressed, the display is switched
between the temperature display and the measurement
elapsed time display.
Upon a measurement start, the temperature display is
selected.
When the elapsed time reaches 100 hours, the display
returns to 0. (99.59.59→00.00.00)
When measuring, by pressing the MODE key each time, it
does not display the digits that are beyond the decimal
point.
But with 100-999mPa⋅s, always displays the digits that are
beyond the decimal point
When using with the portable type, use this function when
you need to conceal the large variation in digits.
Data Output Mode (prt)
The condition to output the measurement data via RS-232C is set.
Parameter
0
1
2
Key mode
•
Auto print mode
Stream mode
*2 When A&D standard format is selected in "Output format (type)" of the function setting,
pressing the PRINT key in the standby mode will not output the measurement data.
Settings Description
During measurement or in the data hold mode, pressing the
PRINT key outputs the current measurement values. *2
The measurement values are output automatically when the
STOP key ends the measurement.
Pressing the PRINT key outputs the current measurement
values. *2
The measurement values are output continuously during
measurement.
When D.P. format is selected in "Output format (type)" of the
function setting, only the viscosity value is output, regardless
of the settings of "5-at", "5-td" and "5-ed".
When this mode is selected, the data hold mode using the
HOLD key is not available.
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Data Output Format (type)
The output format appropriate for the device connected to RS-232C can be selected.
Parameter
0
•
1
2
3
Settings Description
A&D standard format
D.P. format
CSV format
RsVisco format
Used with the printer MODE 1 or MODE 2 when the optional compact
printer AD-8121B is connected. Only the viscosity value is output.
Used with the printer MODE 3 when the optional compact
printer AD-8121B is connected.
With "prt 0" or "prt 1" selected for "Data output mode (prt)",
output contents can be selected by the settings of "5-at",
"5-td" and "5-ed".
With "prt 2" selected for "Data output mode (prt)", only the
viscosity value is output.
Appropriate when a personal computer is used to collect data.
Measurement values are output in comma separated format.
With "5-td" and "id" settings, the date/time and ID number
can be added to the measurement data.
When a comma is selected as the decimal point by "pnt 1", a
semicolon ";" is used as a data separator.
The viscosity value and the temperature are output using the
internal resolution. *3
Used with the graphing program RsVisco.
When a measurement is started using RsVisco, the viscometer
automatically selects this format.
The viscosity value and the temperature are output using the
internal resolution.*3
*3 The relation between the measuring unit and the internal resolution is as follows:
Internal
resolution
Model
SV-1A/SV-1H
SV-10A/SV-10H
SV-100A
SV-100H
mmPa・sPa・s ccP P
0.01 0.0001 0.01 0.0001
-
Measurement Elapsed Time Output (5-at)
Parameter
0
1
No output
Output
•
Settings Description
With D.P. format selected, whether or not to add the
measurement elapsed time (the time elapsed from a
measurement start) to the measurement data can be selected.
For examples of output format, refer to "9-4 Data Output
Format Examples".
Date/time Output (5-td)
Parameter
0
No output
Settings Description
With D.P. format or CSV format selected, whether or not to
add the date and time to the measurement data can be
selected.
0.01
Viscosity Temperature
°C°F
0.01 0.01
-
0.1
1
•
For examples of output format, refer to "9-4 Data Output
Output
Format Examples".
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Other Output (5-ed)
Parameter
0
1
2
3
No output
Outputs remarks.
Outputs remarks,
Device ID information
•
and signature.
Outputs ID number.
Settings Description
With D.P. format selected, whether or not to add remarks,
Device ID information or signature to the measurement data
can be selected.
For examples of output format, refer to "9-4 Data Output
Format Examples".
With CSV format selected, whether or not to add ID number to
the measurement data can be selected.
For examples of output format, refer to "9-4 Data Output
Format Examples".
Pause at Data Output (pU5e)
Parameter
0
1
No pause
Pause
•
(Approx. 2 seconds)
Settings Description
Whether or not to take a pause of two seconds each time one
line is output can be selected, when the data are output via
RS-232C.
When MODE 3 of the optional compact printer AD-8121B is
used, select "1".
Function of portable type(H-fnc)
Parameter
0
•
1
Off Do not use the function of portable type
Settings Description
Auto hold function When measuring with the portable type, this function is used.
When the change of the displayed viscosity value is within the stabilization
range for a fixed period of averaging time, the stability value is set to hold.
If you press the STOP key again, it returns to the standby mode.
Averaging time Stability band width
Cond 0 2 second 5t-b 0 Stability band width Small
Timer mode
2
function
Cond 1 4 second
Cond 2 20 second5t-b 2 Stability band width Large
After the fixed time, the displayed viscosity value is set to hold.
If you press the STOP key again, it returns to the standby mode.
5t-b 1
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Comparator (Cp)
The results of the comparison are indicated by the sound. (It is necessary to set : bep
To compare, use: Upper limit value and lower limit value
Input method: Digital input
Setting example
Selecting a comparator mode
1 Press and hold the MODE key until 5vtyp of the function table is displayed.
2 Press the MODE key several times to display Cp .
3 Press the PRINT key.
4 Press the START key to display Cp 1 from Cp 0 .
5 Press the PRINT key to store the selected mode.
Entering the upper limit value
6 With Cp Hi displayed, press the PRINT key. The current setting of the upper limit value is
displayed.
When the current setting is not to be changed, press the PRINT key to proceed to step 7.
When the current setting is to be changed, change the setting using the following keys.
MODE key To select the digit blinking.
START key To change the value of the digit blinking.
STOP key To select the position of the decimal point.
PRINT key To store the new setting and go to step 7.
Entering the lower limit value
, bep-, bep-)
-
7 With Cp lo displayed, press the PRINT key. The current setting of the lower limit value is
displayed.
When the current setting is not to be changed, press the PRINT key to proceed to step 8.
When the current setting is to be changed, change the setting using the following keys.
MODE key To select the digit blinking.
START key To change the value of the digit blinking.
STOP key To select the position of the decimal point.
PRINT key To store the new setting and go to step 8.
8 Press the HOLD key to exit the comparator function and return to the standby mode.
Device ID Number (id)
The ID number is used to identify the viscometer.
Whether or not to add the ID number to the measurement data can be selected by "5-ed" of
the function setting.
The ID number is six characters long. The following characters are available for the ID number.
Character 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 (Space)-(hyphen) A B C DE
Display
Character F G H I J KL MN OP Q R S T U V W X YZ
Display
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
f gH i j klmNopqr5tU v w x yz
(Space)
- a b C d e
For examples of output format, refer to "9-4 Data Output Format Examples".
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Setting the ID number
1 In the standby mode, press and hold the
MODE key to enter the function setting
mode. " 5vtyp " appears.
(Standby mode)
2 Press the MODE key to select " id ".
3 Press the PRINT key to enter the ID number
setting mode.
4 Set the ID number using the following keys:
MODE key Switches the blinking digits.
START key Increases the value of the
blinking digit by one.
HOLD key Decreases the value of the
blinking digit by one.
STOP key Cancel the operation.
Press and hold
5 Press the PRINT key to save the setting.
After " end ", the next item is displayed.
6 Press the STOP key to return to the standby
mode.
Next item of
function setting
(Standby mode)
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Initialization (Clr)
Restores the following data to the default setting.
Function setting (Setting of “5vtyp” is not returned by this operation)
Calibration data
After initialization, check the viscosity value and perform calibration as necessary. (Refer to
8. VISCOSITY CALIBRATION").
1 In the standby mode, press and hold the
MODE key to enter the function setting
mode. " 5vtyp " appears.
2 Press the MODE key to select " Clr ".
(Standby mode)
Press and hold
3 Press the PRINT key to display " Clr no ".
4 Press the START key to select " Clr go ".
5 Press the PRINT key to execute initialization.
After " end ", the next item is displayed.
Initialization has completed.
Next item of
function setting
6 Press the STOP key to return to the standby
mode.
(Standby mode)
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Date/Time (Cladj)
The upper two digits of the year are not displayed. For example, the year 2007 is displayed as
"07".
The time is set using the 24-hour system.
Do not enter a non-existing date and time.
Set the order of the date, the date and time as follows:
(Example: To change April 5, 2006, 11:22:33 to June 8, 2007, 12:34:00)
1 In the standby mode, press and hold the MODE
key to enter the function setting mode. " 5vtyp "
appears.
2 Release the MODE key and press it again to
display " Cladj".
(Standby mode)
Press and hold
3 Press the PRINT key to display the current date.
When the date is not to be changed, press the
MODE key to display the current time.
Changing the order of the date
4 Press the PRINT key. " y " (Year), " m " (Month)
and " d " (Day) blink.
5 Press the START key or HOLD key to change
the order of displaying the date.
To current
time display
(Go to page 63)
(Current date display)
or
(Year/Month/Day)
Continued on the next page
(Day/Month/Year)(Month/Day/Year)
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Changing the date
The date is changed in the selected displaying order.
The following is an example when the order of " y " (Year), " m " (Month) and " d " (Day) is selected.
6 Press the MODE key to select the setting value
of " y " (Year). (Example:03)
7 Press the START key or HOLD key to change
the year. (Example:03→04)
START key Increases the value of the blinking
digit by one.
HOLD key Decreases the value of the
blinking digit by one.
8 Press the MODE key to select the setting value
of " m " (Month). (Example:04)
9 Press the START key or HOLD key to change
the month. (Example:04→06)
10 Press the MODE key to select the setting value
of " d " (Day). (Example:05)
11 Press the START key or HOLD key to change
the day. (Example:05→08)
12 Press the PRINT key to save the date.
After " end ", the current time is displayed.
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Changing 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 setting value
of the hour. (Example:11)
15 Press the START key or HOLD key to change
the hour. (Example:11→12)
16 Press the MODE key to select the setting value
of the minute. (Example:22)
From the previous page
To c urrent
date display
(Go to page 61)
(Current time display)
or
17 Press the START key or HOLD key to change
the minute. (Example:22→34)
18 Press the MODE key to select the setting value
of the second. (Example:33)
19 Press the START key or HOLD key to change
the second. (Example:33→00)
20 Press the PRINT key to save the time.
After " end ", the next item is displayed.
or
or
21 Press the STOP key to return to the standby
mode.
Next item of
function setting
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9-4 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 printer AD-8121B is
connected. Only the viscosity value is output.
SV-1A/SV-1H output format example
Viscosity
unit
mmPa・s
Pa・s
CcP
P
Display Output format Remarks
LLLLL mPa・s OL,-99999999mPs Below measuring range error
0.30mPa・s ST,+00000.30mPs
10.0 mPa・s ST,+00010.00mPs The digit of 0.01mPa⋅s is always zero.
100 mPa・s ST,+00100.00mPs The digits of 0.01mPa⋅s and
0.1mPa⋅s are always zero.
1.00 Pa・s ST,+01000.00mPs For 1000mPa⋅s or greater, the
displayed unit is Pa⋅s, but the
output unit remains mPa⋅s.
The digits of 0.01mPa⋅s, 0.1mPa⋅s
and 1mPa⋅s are always zero.
H Pa・s OL,+99999999mPs Above measuring range error
L Pa・s OL,-99999999Pas Below measuring range error
0.0003 Pa・s ST,+000.0003Pas
0.0100 Pa・s ST,+000.0100Pas
0.100 Pa・s ST,+000.1000Pas The digit of 0.0001Pa⋅s is always
zero.
1.00 Pa・s ST,+001.0000Pas The digits of 0.0001Pa⋅s and
0.001Pa⋅s are always zero.
H Pa・s OL,+99999999Pas Above measuring range error
L cP OL,-99999999 cP Below measuring range error
0.30 cP ST,+00000.30 cP
10.0 cP ST,+00010.00 cP The digit of 0.01cP is always zero.
100 cP ST,+00100.00 cP The digits of 0.01cP and 0.1cP are
always zero.
10.0 P ST,+01000.00 cP For 1000 cP or greater, the displayed
unit is P, but the output unit remains cP.
The digits of 0.01cP, 0.1cP and
1cP are always zero.
H P OL,+99999999
L P OL,-99999999P Below measuring range error
0.0030 P ST,+000.0030P
0.100 P ST,+000.1000P The digit of 0.0001P is always
1.00 P ST,+001.0000P The digits of 0.0001P and 0.001P
10.0 P ST,+010.0000P The digits of 0.0001P, 0.001P and
H P OL,+99999999
cP Above measuring range error
zero.
are always zero.
0.01P are always zero.
P Above measuring range error
: Space (ASC 20h)
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SV-10A/SV-10H output format example
Viscosity
unit
MmPa・s
Pa・s
CcP
P
Display Output format Remarks
LLLLL mPa・s OL,-99999999mPs Below measuring range error
0.30mPa・s ST,+00000.30mPs
10.0 mPa・s ST,+00010.00mPs The digit of 0.01mPa⋅s is always zero.
100 mPa・s ST,+00100.00mPs The digits of 0.01mPa⋅s and
0.1mPa⋅s are always zero.
1.00 Pa・s ST,+01000.00mPs For 1000mPa⋅s or greater, the
displayed unit is Pa⋅s, but the
output unit remains mPa⋅s.
The digits of 0.01mPa⋅s, 0.1mPa⋅s
and 1mPa⋅s are always zero.
H Pa・s OL,+99999999mPs Above measuring range error
L Pa・s OL,-99999999Pas Below measuring range error
0.0003 Pa・s ST,+000.0003Pas
0.0100 Pa・s ST,+000.0100Pas
0.100 Pa・s ST,+000.1000Pas The digit of 0.0001Pa⋅s is always
zero.
1.00 Pa・s ST,+001.0000Pas The digits of 0.0001Pa⋅s and
0.001Pa⋅s are always zero.
H Pa・s OL,+99999999Pas Above measuring range error
L cP OL,-99999999 cP Below measuring range error
0.30 cP ST,+00000.30 cP
10.0 cP ST,+00010.00 cP The digit of 0.01cP is always zero.
100 cP ST,+00100.00 cP The digits of 0.01cP and 0.1cP are
always zero.
10.0 P ST,+01000.00 cP For 1000 cP or greater, the displayed
unit is P, but the output unit remains cP.
The digits of 0.01cP, 0.1cP and
1cP are always zero.
H P OL,+99999999
L P OL,-99999999P Below measuring range error
0.0030 P ST,+000.0030P
0.100 P ST,+000.1000P The digit of 0.0001P is always
1.00 P ST,+001.0000P The digits of 0.0001P and 0.001P
10.0 P ST,+010.0000P The digits of 0.0001P, 0.001P and
Used with the printer MODE 3 when the optional compact printer AD-8121B is connected.
With "prt 0" or "prt 1" selected for "Data output mode (prt)", output contents can be selected by
the settings of "5-at", "5-td" and "5-ed".
With "prt 2" selected for "Data output mode (prt)", only the viscosity value is output
Shown below are SV-10A/SV-10H printing examples.
Printing format example (1)
Function setting
(√=Output Blank=No output)
5-at 1
5-td 1
Measurement
elapsed time
Date/time
Remarks
5-ed 2
Device ID
information
Signature
Printing format example (2)
Function setting
(√=Output Blank=No output)
5-at 1
5-td 1
5-ed 1
Measurement
elapsed time
Date/time
Remarks
Device ID
information
Signature
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
①②③④⑤⑥⑦⑧⑨⑩⑪⑫⑬⑭⑮⑯
&
A
D
MODEL
S/N
ID
DATE
TIME
REMARKS
---
2
-
201
S
1
0
:
0
1
V
4
-
3
3
2
0
-
8
L
:
2
/
:
1
0
A
-
1
5
m
0
3
0
0
B
2
:
P
3
4
A
0
-
-
:
6
a
/
:
/
0
1
3
5
3
H
0
2
-
4
C
s
1
6
Device ID information
Manufacturer
Model
Serial number
ID number
Measurement
elapsed time
Sample temperature
Viscosity
Date (*)
Time
Remarks
SIGNATURE
--------
Signature
--------
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Printing format example (3)
Function setting
(√=Output Blank=No output)
5-at 1
5-td 1
5-ed 0
(*) The displaying order of the date (YMD/DMY/MDY) depends on the setting of "Date/Time
(Cladj)".
Printing format example (4)
(√=Output Blank=No output)
5-at 1
5-td 0
5-ed 0
Measurement
elapsed time
Date/time
Remarks
Device ID
information
Signature
Function setting
Measurement
elapsed time
Date/time
Remarks
Device ID
information
Signature
√
√
√
Printing format example (5)
Function setting
(√=Output Blank=No output)
5-at 0
5-td 0
Measurement
elapsed time
Date/time
Remarks
5-ed 0
Device ID
information
Signature
9-4-3 CSV Format
Appropriate when a personal computer is used to collect data. Measurement values are output in
comma separated format.
With "5-td" setting, the date and time can be added to the measurement data.
When a comma is selected as the decimal point by "pnt 1", a semicolon ";" is used as a data
separator.
With CSV format selected, the viscosity value and the temperature are output using the internal
resolution.
The relation between the measuring unit and the internal resolution is as follows:
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0.01
Viscosity Temperature
-
0.1
Internal
resolution
Model
SV-1A/SV-1H
SV-10A/SV-10H
SV-100A
SV-100H
mmPa・sPa・s ccP P
0.01 0.0001 0.01 0.0001
-
°C°F
0.01 0.01
Output format example (1) With ID number, date and time added
Function setting
(√=Output Blank=No output)
5-td 1
5-ed 3
Date/time
Device
ID number
√
√
Outputs in the order of ID number, date, time,
temperature, temperature unit, viscosity and viscosity
unit.
The output data are 52 characters long excluding the
terminator.
Zeroes are output for
below measuring
range error.
s
s
s
s
For 1000 mPa⋅s or
greater, the displayed
unit is Pa⋅s, but the output
unit remains mPa⋅s.
s
12000 is output for
above measuring
range error.
Pa s
Zeroes are output for
below measuring
range error.
Pa s
Pa s
Pa s
Pa s
Pa s
12 is output for above
measuring range error.
cP
Zeroes are output for
below measuring
range error.
cP
cP
cP
cP
For 1000 cP or greater,
the displayed unit is
P, but the output unit
remains cP.
cP
12000 is output for
above measuring
range error.
P
Zeroes are output for
below measuring
range error.
P
P
P
P
P
120 is output for above
measuring range error.
: Space (ASC 20h)
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SV-100A/SV-100H output format example
Viscosity
/
Display Output format example Remarks
Temper-
ature
LAB-12,2003/03/19,12:34:56,+025.67,C,+00000.00,
LAB-12,2003/03/19,12:34:56,+025.67,C,+00001.00,
LAB-12,2003/03/19,12:34:56,+025.67,C,+00010.00,
LAB-12,2003/03/19,12:34:56,+025.67,C,+00120.00,
LAB-12,2003/03/19,12:34:56,+051.23,F,+000000.0,
LAB-12,2003/03/19,12:34:56,+051.23,F,+000010.0,
LAB-12,2003/03/19,12:34:56,+051.23,F,+000100.0,
LAB-12,2003/03/19,12:34:56,+051.23,F,+001200.0,
Pa・s
/
°C
P
/
°F
L Pa・s
1.00 Pa・s
10.0 Pa・s
H Pa・s
L P
10.0 P
100 P
H P
Output format example (2) With date and time added
Function setting
(√=Output Blank=No output)
5-td 1
5-ed 0
Date/time
Device
ID number
√
Outputs in the order of date, time, temperature,
temperature unit, viscosity and viscosity unit.
The output data are 46 characters long excluding the
terminator.
Pa s
Pa s
Pa s
Pa s
Zeroes are output for
below measuring
range error.
120 is output for
above measuring
range error.
P
Zeroes are output for
below measuring
range error.
P
P
P
1200 is output for
above measuring
range error.
: Space (ASC 20h)
SV-1A/SV-1H/SV-10A/SV-10H output format example
Viscosity / Temperature Display Output format example
MmPa⋅s / °C
1.23 mPa⋅s
,2003/03/19,12:34:56,+025.67,C,+00001.23,mPa s
: Space (ASC 20h)
SV-100A/SV-100H output format example
Viscosity / Temperature Display Output format example
MPa⋅s / °C
1.23 Pa⋅s
,2003/03/19,12:34:56,+025.67,C,+00001.23, Pa s
: Space (ASC 20h)
Output format example (3) To output the measured temperature and viscosity only
Function setting
(√=Output Blank=No output)
5-td 0
5-ed 0
Date/time
Device
ID number
Outputs in the order of temperature, temperature unit,
viscosity and viscosity unit.
The output data are 28 characters long excluding the
terminator.
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SV-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,+00001.23,mPa s
: Space (ASC 20h)
SV-100A/100H output format example
Viscosity / Temperature Display Output format example
Pa⋅s / °C
1.23 Pa⋅s
,,,+025.67,C,+00001.23, Pa s
: Space (ASC 20h)
9-4-4 RsVisco Format
Used with the graphing program RsVisco. Measurement data are output in comma separated format.
When a comma is selected as the decimal point by "pnt 1", a semicolon ";" is used as a data separator.
When a measurement is started using RsVisco, the viscometer automatically selects this format.
Measurement data are output in the order of viscosity, viscosity unit, temperature and temperature unit.
The output data are 25 characters long excluding the terminator
With RsVisco format selected, the viscosity value and the temperature are output using the internal resolution.
The relation between the measuring unit and the internal resolution is as follows:
Zeroes are output for below measuring
range error.
For 1000 mPa⋅s or greater, the displayed unit
is Pa⋅s, but the output unit remains mPa⋅s.
1200 is output for above measuring
range error.
Zeroes are output for below measuring
range error.
1.2 is output for above measuring range error.
Zeroes are output for below measuring
range error.
For 1000 cP or greater, the displayed
unit is P, but the output unit remains cP.
1200 is output for above measuring
range error.
Zeroes are output for below measuring
range error.
Zeroes are output for below measuring
range error.
For 1000 mPa⋅s or greater, the displayed unit
is Pa⋅s, but the output unit remains mPa⋅s.
12000 is output for above measuring
range error.
Zeroes are output for below measuring
range error.
12 is output for above measuring range error.
Zeroes are output for below measuring
range error.
For 1000 cP or greater, the displayed
unit is P, but the output unit remains cP.
12000 is output for above measuring
range error.
Zeroes are output for below measuring
range error.
120 is output for above measuring range error.
: Space (ASC 20h)
SV-100A/SV-100H output format example
Viscosity
/
Display Output format example Remarks
Temper-
ature
+0000.000, Pa s,+025.67,C
+00001.00, Pa s,+025.67,C
+00010.00, Pa s,+025.67,C
+00120.00,
+000000.0,
+000010.0,
+000100.0, P,+051.23,F
+001200.0,
Pa ,+025.67,C
Pa・s
/
°C
P
/
°F
L Pa・s
1.00 Pa・s
10.0 Pa・s
H Pa・s
L P
10.0 P
100 P
H P
P ,+051.23,F
P ,+051.23,F
P ,+051.23,F
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Zeroes are output for below measuring
range error.
120 is output for above measuring range
error.
Zeroes are output for below measuring
range error.
1200 is output for above measuring range error.
: Space (ASC 20h)
10.CONNECTION TO A PERSONAL COMPUTER
10-1 Introduction
If connecting the SV-A / SV-H series to a personal computer using the Windows communication tools
WinCT-Viscosity (CD-ROM), the measurement data can be imported into the personal computer.
The graphing program RsVisco that is contained in the Windows communication tools
WinCT-Viscosity has following features.
- This program can display a graph of the sample viscosity changing in real time. At this time, the
sample temperature is imported into the personal computer. Therefore you can easily understand
the sample characteristic by displaying a graph of the relation between the temperature and
viscosity.
- When measuring at any time, you can compare the sample characteristic by displaying a graph
on a graph.
- The measurement data can be saved with the CSV file in the personal computer. The input data
can be displayed as a graph again.
- The graph data can be printed with a printer that is connected to the personal computer.
* For an example of a measurement, refer to the sample measurement collection. For details of
how to use the examples, refer to “Readme” that is installed in the personal computer after the
CD-ROM set up.
For the SV-A series
The software set that is necessary to connect a personal computer is a standard accessory.
Therefore, the viscometer can be connected to a personal computer at once.
For the SV-H series
Use the AX-SV-53-EX (software set, sold separately).
The AX-SV-53-EX Software set package contents
- Windows communication tools “WinCT-Viscosity”(CD-ROM) 1 pc
- RS-232C strait cable 1 pc
- Serial-USB converter 1 pc
10-2 Installation of WinCT-Viscosity
Refer to "\English\ReadMe.txt" on the CD-ROM, to install WinCT-Viscosity in a personal computer.
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10-3 Connection to a personal computer
In a case where the personal computer has a COM port
The SV-A / SV-H series can connect to a personal computer using the RS-232C cable.
Display
rear side
RS-232C cable
RS-232C
Personal computer
In a case where the personal computer does not have a COM port (Example: notebook type etc)
By using the standard Serial-USB converter provided, a personal computer can increase the number
of COM ports available. Therefore, the SV-A / SV-H series can connect to a personal computer using
the RS-232C cable.
Setting up
1 Connect the Serial-USB converter to the personal computer. Install the driver of the Serial-USB
converter in the personal computer (Refer to the instruction manual of the Serial-USB converter.).
2 Connect the Serial-USB converter to the SV-A / SV-H series by using the RS-232C cable.
Display
rear side
2
RS-232C cable
Personal computer
USB
1
Serial-USB converter
2
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10-4 Configuration of the COM port
When connecting the SV-A / SV-H series to a personal computer, confirm that the COM port setting
the“COM Port (C)”, set the COM
port described above “ (1)
Configuring of the COM port”
.
Tab, and click
,
Conforming the COM port with the Device Manager
(Example of the COM port of the USB converter set to “9”)
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Setting the COM port with the RsVisco
(Example of the COM port set to “9”)
10-5 Controlling the measurement using a personal computer
(In case of the graphing software“RsVisco”)
1 Refer to “6. MEASUREMENT”, prepare the measurement.
2 Start the graphing software“RsVisco”.
3 Confirm that the COM port of the“RsVisco” is set properly.
4 Click the START button of the“RsVisco” to start the measurement.
5 If you want to finish the measurement, click the START button of the“RsVisco”.
* For details on how to use the software, refer to the file “Readme” that is installed in a personal
computer after the CD-ROM set up.
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11. CONNECTION TO A PRINTER (FOR ALL MODELS)
The viscometer can be connected to the optional compact printer AD-8121B using the
standard RS-232C interface and the measurement results can be printed.
The statistical calculation data of the results and the changes in the viscosity value per a
certain time can be printed using the function of the AD-8121B.
Use the AD-8121B accessory cable to connect the printer to the viscometer.
Setting List
Viscometer function settings
What to print
Pprt type 5-at 5-td 5-ed pU5e
Measurement results
Statistical calculation
Changes in the viscosity
value per a certain time
⎯:: Not applicable.
0、1
0、1
2 0
1
0
Compact printer AD-8121B
0、1 0、1 0、1、2
⎯ ⎯ ⎯ ⎯
⎯ ⎯ ⎯
1
(Interval printing
0
AD-8121B
settings
MODE 3
MODE 1
MODE 2
is used.)
Note
AD-8121B settings
Mode AD-8121B DIP switches Description
Mode 1
Mode 2
Mode 3
DIP switch 3: Handling unstable data
ON = To print unstable data OFF = Not to print unstable data
DIP switch 4: Data input specification
ON = Use the current loop OFF = Use the RS-232C
Prints upon data receipt
Standard mode, statistical calculation mode
Prints using the AD-8121B DATA key or the AD-8121B
built-in timer
Standard mode, interval mode, chart mode
Prints upon data receipt
Dump print mode
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12. RS-232C SERIAL INTERFACE (FOR ALL MODELS)
RS-232C Serial Interface
Transmission system EIA RS-232C
Transmission form Asynchronous, bi-directional, half duplex
Data format Baud rate 2400 bps
Data bits 7 bits
Parity EVEN
Stop bit 1 bit
Code ASCII
Terminator CR LF (CR: 0Dh, LF: 0Ah)
Bit format
Start bit
Data bits
Stop bit
Parity bit
Pin Connections
16, 18, 19, 21, 23 Internal use Do not connect *3
*1: Signal names of the viscometer side are the same as the DTE side with TXD and RXD
*2: RTS and CTS flow control are not used. CTS output is HI always.
*3: Normal DOS/V cables do not use these terminals.
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2514
M2.6
screw
SV-A/H series (DCE) Computer (DTE)
Pin No. Signal Name *1 Description Direction Signal Name
1 FG Frame ground - FG
2 RXD Receive data
3 TXD Transmit data
4 RTS Ready to send *2
5 CTS Clear to send *2
6 DSR Data set ready
7 SG Signal ground - SG
Others Not used
reversed.
RS-232C
-5 V to -15 V
+5 V to +15 V
Display unit rear side
←
→
←
→
→
TXD
RXD
RTS
CTS
DSR
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13. COMMAND LIST
The viscometer can be controlled by the following commands from the computer.
Add a terminator
Command Description
Q Outputs the current data.
SIR Outputs data continuously
C Stops data output by SIR command.
QM Outputs the data during measurement. (Effective only during measurement.)
START
STOP
HOLD
MODE
PRINT
( 0Dh、0Ah ) to each command.
Same as the START key
Same as the STOP key
Same as the HOLD key
Same as the MODE key
Same as the PRINT key
(FOR ALL MODELS)
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14. TROUBLESHOOTING
The viscometer is a precision instrument. When the operating environment or the operating method
is inadequate, correct values can not be obtained. If measurement values do not become stable or
they seem to be incorrect, check as described below. If improper performance persists after
checking, contact the local A&D dealer for repair.
(FOR ALL MODELS)
14-1 When measurement values do not become stable (For all models)
Is the ambient environment free from vibration and drafts?
Places such as second or higher floor or near busy highways or rail lines are prone to
vibration.
Avoid these places or use an anti-vibration table, AD-1685.
Reconsider the setting of "Condition (Cond) ” of the function setting.
Set it to "Cond 2".
Avoid direct drafts in the vicinity of the viscometer.
Is there a strong electrical or magnetic noise source such as a motor near the viscometer?
Install the viscometer away from the electrical or magnetic noise sources
With SV-1A/SV-1H, if the sensor plate touches the inner wall of the 2 mL cup, the displayed
value will not stabilize. Adjust the spacing between the sensor plate and the inner wall of the 2
mL cup.
Is the protector or the sensor protective cover in contact with the sensor plates or the
temperature sensor?
Attach the protector and the sensor protective cover properly so that they do not touch
the sensor plates or the temperature sensor.
Remove the protector, the surface locator plate or the sensor protective cover when
necessary.
(1) How to remove the protector (For all models)
Sensor protective
cover
1
Press the left and right side frames lightly in the direction indicated as 1 to remove the
Temperature sensor
Surface
locator plate
2
Sensor unit
Rotational
axis
1
Protector
rotational axis. Pull the protector in the direction indicated as 2 to remove.
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r
g
r
p
p
r
(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
locator plate from the temperature sensor.
Attaching
Install the surface locator plate as
shown in the illustration. Slip the locator
plate onto the temperature sensor.
Move the plate to the top of the sensor.
Adjust the position of the locator
plate so that the tip of the locator
plate aligns to the center of the
narrow part of the sensor plates.
Tighten the screw.
Note
When the sensor plate and the surface locator plate are too close, a measurement
error may occur due to the liquid surface tension. Therefore, secure a clearance of
at least 1 mm between the sensor plate and the surface locator plate. Maintain the
clearance by rotating the surface locator plate when necessary.
(3) How to remove the sensor protective cover (For all models)
Surface
locator plate
(Shaded portion)
Only for
SV-10A/SV-10H
SV-100A/SV-100H
Clearance
of 1mm o
reate
Sensor
lates
Sensor protective
Screw
(Sensor unit side view)
cover
Temperature
sensor
Sample
surface
adjustmen
osition
t
Remove the protector and the surface
locator plate.
Pull the sensor protective cover in the
direction indicated as 1 to release the
portions A (two) and B from the
protector frame.
Pull the sensor protective cover in the
direction indicated as 2 to remove.
Note
When removing the sensor protective
cover, it may touch the sensor plates
and the temperature sensor. Use
much care not to damage them.
Sensor protective
cove
1
(Sensor unit underside view)
(Example: SV-1A/SV-1H)
A
B
2
Protector
frame
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14-2 When measurement values are not correct
Is the viscometer in the data hold mode?
To release the data hold mode,
press the HOLD key.
The processing indicator blinks
while a measurement is performed.
Has the sample surface been adjusted to the center of the narrow part of the sensor plates?
Adjust the table height by turning the knob so that the center of the narrow part of the
sensor plates is on the sample surface.
Are the positions of the left and right sensor plates in the sample surface the same?
If not the same, level the viscometer using the leveling feet so that the liquid surface will
be leveled.
Are the sensor plates clean?
Remove any residual sample material from the sensor plates using alcohol.
(For all models)
When any residual sample material is on the portion of the sensor plates above the
sample surface, changes in the mass cause the vibration frequency to shift, which will
result in a measurement error.
Are the sensor plates bent?
If bent, contact the local A&D dealer for repair.
Does the sample generate bubbles because of the differences in the sample temperature and
the ambient temperature and do the bubbles stick to the sensor plates?
The sample viscosity depends on the temperature.
Generally, the viscosity of a liquid is temperature dependent and changes by negative 2
to negative 10 percent, per degree Celsius.
Is the sample surface lowered?
In a measurement that takes a long time, evaporation may cause the sample surface to
be lowered. Maintain the sample surface level.
Do the main unit and the display unit have the same serial number?
The main unit and the display unit have been adjusted in pairs. Confirm that the main
unit and the display unit have the same serial number.
Is calibration performed?
When the absolute viscosity value is important, it is recommend that a periodic
calibration be performed using a standard viscosity fluid.
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Sample cup influence
The viscometers have been calibrated with the following cups when shipped. When using
another cup, use that cup to measure viscosity only after calibrating with it.
SV-1A/SV-1H Sample cup (Capacity: 2 mL)
SV-10A/SV-10H/SV-100A/SV-100H Sample cup (Capacity: 45 mL)
Note
The SV-10A/SV-10H/SV-100A/SV-100H, has been calibrated with the protector attached
when shipped. Please note that the value, obtained when the viscometer is calibrated
without the protector, may be different from that upon shipment.
14-3 When more precise measurement is required:
When the viscometer is installed for the first time or is moved to another location, plug in the
AC adapter and warm up the viscometer for one hour or more, to acclimatize the viscometer to
the measuring environment.
And before measurement, calibrate the viscometer using the sample cup that will be used for
measurement.
Placing the sensor plates and the temperature sensor in the sample may change the sample
temperature. For precise measurement, leave the sample as is for a while, after placing the
sensor plates and the temperature sensor, to ensure no changes to the sample temperature.
And then, start a measurement.
When the sensor plates and the temperature sensor are cleaned using alcohol, the plates and
the sensor are cooled temporarily and their temperature is lowered. Allow the plates and the
sensor to acclimatize to the measuring environment before measurement.
14-4 When the temperature values are not correct
(For all models)
(For all models)
Is the display unit connected to the main unit properly using the connection cable?
Make a connection between the display unit and the main unit.
With the SV-A series, refer to page 12. With the SV-H series, refer to pages 14-15.
14-5 When water viscosity is to be measured (Only for SV-1A/1H/10A/10H)
When tap water is poured into the sample cup directly and is measured, bubbles are
generated on the sensor plates due to the difference in pressure and temperature and the
viscosity may increase gradually. Pressurized tap water generates bubbles easily. Therefore,
use distilled or purified water that is not pressurized.
Leave the sensor plates and sample in the same environment to acclimatize before measuring,
to decrease temperatures fluctuations.
In a measurement that takes a long time, the sample viscosity may increase due to water
contamination. Perform a periodic check on water quality.
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15. ERROR DISPLAY
Error display Description
Above measuring range error
The viscosity value exceeds the upper limit of the viscosity
measuring range (SV-1A/SV-1H: 1.19 Pa⋅s, SV-10A/SV-1H:
11.99 Pa⋅s, SV-100A/SV-100H: 119.9 Pa⋅s).
The viscosity of the sample can not be measured.
This error may occur when the display unit is not connected to
the main unit.
Below measuring range error
The viscosity value is below the lower limit of the viscosity
measuring range (SV-1A/SV-1H/SV-10A/SV-10H: 0.30 mPa⋅s,
SV-100A/SV-100H: 0.90 mPa⋅s)
The viscosity of the sample can not be measured.
This error may occur when the display unit is not connected to
the main unit.
The power supply for the internal clock is depleted.
Press any key to enter the clock correction mode. Setting the
clock enables the viscometer to be used temporarily.
If the error occurs frequently, contact the local A&D dealer for
repair.
Internal IC error
Turn the power off. Then, turn the power on again. If this does
not release the error, contact the local A&D dealer for repair.
Sine-wave Vibro Viscometer using the Tuning-fork Vibration method
Vibration frequency 30 Hz
0.3 to 1000 mPa⋅s
0.3 to 10000 mPa⋅s
1 to 100 Pa⋅s
(1000 to 100000 mPa⋅s)
Repeatability
2
*
Accuracy
*
3
±5%
Range
(mPa
0.3-10
10-100
100-1000
(1 to 100 mPa⋅s)
Minimum
display
⋅
s)
⋅
(mPa
0.01 0.0001
0.1 0.0001
1 0.001
Minimum
display
s)
(Pa⋅s)
mmPa⋅s, Pa⋅s, cP, P Pa⋅s, P
0 to 160°C/0.1°C, (32 to 320°F/0.1°F)
20 to 30°C/68 to 86°F: ±0.5°C/±0.9°F
30 to 100°C/86 to 212°F: ±2°C/±3.6°F
Measurement
accuracy
Minimum display
Unit (Viscosity)
Operating temperature 10 to 40°C (50 to 104°F)
Minimum sample amount 2 mL or more 10 mL or more
Temperature display
Temperature
measurement accuracy
1
*
1% (Standard deviation)
±3% (1 to 1000 mPa⋅s) ±5%
⋅
s)
Minimum
display
(Pa⋅s)
0.01
Range
(mPa
0.3-10
10-100
100-1000
1000-10000
0 to 20°C/32 to 68°F: ±1°C/±1.8°F
Minimum
display
⋅
s)
(mPa
0.01 0.0001
0.1 0.0001
1 0.001
10 *4
10-100
5
*
Range
(Pa
(1 to 10 Pa⋅s)
(1000 to 100000 mPa⋅s)
Minimum
⋅
1-10
s)
display
(Pa
0.01
0.1
⋅
s)
100 to 160°C/212 to 320°F: ±4°C/±7.2°F
Display Vacuum fluorescent display (VFD)
Connection cable length 1.5 m (between the main unit and the display unit)
Communication RS-232C standard
Power supply
Power consumption Approx. 14 VA (Including the AC adapter)
External
dimensions/mass
Standard accessories
Note: The values for the SV-H series are when using the AX-SV-51 (stand set, sold separately).
AC adapter (Confirm that the adapter type is correct for the local voltage and
power receptacle type.)
Sensor unit: 112 (W) x 132 (D) x 291 (H) mm/Approx. 0.8 kg
Display unit: 238 (W) x 132 (D) x 170 (H) mm/Approx. 1.3 kg
Stand unit: 296 (W) x 314 (D) x 536 (H) mm/Approx. 4.6 kg
AC adapter (1 pc)
Connection cable (1.5 m, 1 pc)
Carrying case
*1 to *5: See the next page for the detailed description.
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*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 measurement with the sensor plates remaining in the sample
*3 The value after calibration using a standard viscosity fluid at a temperature range
between 20°C and 30°C with no condensation.
In a measurement that takes a long time, perform calibration using a standard viscosity
fluid or purified water periodically, as necessary.
*4 The unit switches to Pa⋅s.
*5 The operating temperature of each standard and optional accessory is as follow
Name Temperature used
Sample cup-capacity 45 mL (AX-SV-33), Small sample cup-capacity
10 mL / Small sample cup cover (AX-SV-34), Sample cup-capacity 2 mL
(AX-SV-58)*, Sample cup holder-For capacity 2 mL (AX-SV-56-1/2)
Glass sample cup-capacity 13 mL (AX-SV-35), Glass sample
cup-capacity 2 mL (AX-SV-59)
Water jacket (AX-SV-37) 0 to 100°C
Glass Storage Container (AX-SV-38)* 0 to 180°C
Plastic Storage Container (AX-SV-39)* 0 to 80°C
* Lid: 80°C max
0 to 120°C
0 to 230°C
Take the operating temperature shown above into considerations when using the above
items.
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17. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
List of Optional Accessories (sold separately)
Model Name
AX-SV-31-2.5 Standard viscosity fluid (JS2.5)
AX-SV-31-5 Standard viscosity fluid (JS5)
AX-SV-31-10 Standard viscosity fluid (JS10)
AX-SV-31-20 Standard viscosity fluid (JS20)
AX-SV-31-50 Standard viscosity fluid (JS50)
AX-SV-31-100 Standard vi sc osity fluid (J S 1 0 0 )
AX-SV-31-200 Standard vi sc osity fluid (J S 2 0 0 )
AX-SV-31-500 Standard vi sc osity fluid (J S 5 0 0 )
AX-SV-31-1000 Standard viscosity fluid (JS1000)
AX-SV-31-2000 Standard viscosity fluid (JS2000)
AX-SV-31-14000 Standard viscosity fluid (JS14000)
AX-SV-31-160000 Standard viscosity fluid (JS160000)
AX-SV-33
AX-SV-34
AX-SV-35
AX-SV-36
AX-SV-37
AX-SV-38
AX-SV-39
AX-SV-42
AX-SV-43
AX-SV-51
AX-SV-52
AX-SV-53-EX
AX-SV-54
*1 When calibrated with the SV-100A/100H, use it at 25°C or below.
Sample cup (Capacity: 45 mL) 10 pcs
Small sample cup (Capacity: 10 mL) 10 pcs
Glass sample cup (Capacity: Approx.13 mL) 1 pc
Positioning Stopper 1 pc
Water jacket 1 pc
Glass storage container (Capacity: Approx.50 mL) 10 pcs
Plastic storage container (Capacity: Approx.120 mL) 20 pcs
Analog output
Extension cable (5 m)
To extend the distance between the main unit and the display
unit.
Stand set(Used with the all model of the SV series)
Stand for securing the sensor unit 1 pc
X-Y-Z stage 1 pc
Sample cup (Capacity: 2 mL, Lid attached) 1 pc
Sample cup holder (For 2 mL capacity) 1 pc
Sample cup (Capacity: 45 mL) 1 pc
X-Y-Z stage(Used with the all model of the SV series)1 pc
Software set (Serial-USB converter included) (Used with
the all model of the SV series)
WinCT-Viscosity 1 pc
RS232C striate cable 1 pc
Serial-USB converter 1 pc
Cup set(Capacity: 10 mL・13 mL・45 mL)
(Water jacket attached) ( Used with the all model of the SV series)
Sample cup (Capacity: 45 mL) 5 pcs
Small sample cup (Capacity: 10 mL) 5 pcs
Small sample cup cover 5 pcs
Glass sample cup (Capacity: Approx.13 mL) 2 pcs
Glass sample cup holder 1 pc
Water jacket 1 pc
Capacity: 500 mL,
with certification
according to JIS Z8809
Available ()
1A/1H 10A/10H 100A/100H
*1
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Model Name
AX-SV-55
AX-SV-56-1
AX-SV-56-2
AX-SV-57
AX-SV-58
AX-SV-59
AD-8121B
AD-1682
Cup set(Capacity: 2 mL)
(Water jacket attached) ( Used with the all model of the SV series)
Sample cup (Capacity: 45 mL) 5 pcs
Sample cup (Capacity: 2 mL, Lid attached) 10 pcs
Sample cup holder (For 2 mL capacity) 5 pcs
Sample cup stand (For 2 mL capacity) 1 pc
Water jacket 1 pc
Sample cup holder (Transparent) 5 pcs
Sample cup holder (Black) 5 pcs
Sample cup stand (For 2 mL capacity) 2 pcs
Sample cup (Capacity: 2mL, Lid attached) 100 pcs
Glass sample cup (Capacity 2 mL) 5 pcs
Sample cup stand (For 2 mL capacity) 1 pc
Compact printer
Rechargeable battery
• Used to fix the position of the sensor unit and the
sensor plates so that positioning the sensor plates
and the sample surface is not required each time a
measurement is performed in a repetitive test. See
below for how to attach the positioning stopper.
How to attach the positioning stopper:
1 Raise the lever so that the sensor unit
can be moved.
2 While pinching the grips, lift out the
sensor unit from above.
3 While pinching the grips on the
positioning stopper, attach the
stopper, with the lever on the left side
as seen from front, on the supportintg
post. Be sure to place the guide
located on the inner wall of the stopper
in the guide channels located on the
supporting post.
4 Position the stopper at an appropriate
height. Raise the lever to secure the
stopper.
5 While pinching the grips, attach the
sensor unit on the supporting post.
Sensor unit
Sensor unit
Lever
2
Grips
1
7
Supporting post
Guide channel
Grips
Make these surfaces
come into contact
6
6 Lower the sensor unit until it comes
4
into contact with the stopper.
7 Lower the lever to secure the sensor
Positioning stopper
unit.
Sensor plates
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AX-SV-37 Water Jacket Assembly
• Used, in combination with a commercially available
constant temperature bath for heating medium
circulation, to maintain the sample temperature
constant or to measure the viscosity while changing
the sample temperature.
• The glass sample cup sold separately can also be
Used, in combination with a commercially available
constant temperature bath for heating medium
circulation, to maintain the sample temperature
constant or to measure the viscosity while changing
the sample temperature.
Used, in combination with a commercially available
constant temperature bath for heating medium
circulation, to maintain the sample temperature
constant or to measure the viscosity while changing
the sample temperature.