IKA Rotavisc lo-vi, Rotavisc me-vi, Rotavisc hi-vi I, Rotavisc hi-vi II Operating Instructions Manual
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Rotavisc lo-vi_me-vi_hi-vi I_hi-vi II_042018
IKA Rotavisc lo-vi
IKA
IKA
IKA
Rotavisc me-vi
Rotavisc hi-vi I
Rotavisc hi-vi II
Fig. 1
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Fig. 2
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1 Control panel
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2 Spindle
3 Guard rail
4 Display
5 USB interface
6 RS 232 interface
7 Connection socket for temperature sensor
8 Connection socket for power cord
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Fig. 3
lo-vi
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me-vi
lo-vi
lo-vi me-vi me-vi
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Fig. 4
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Source language: German
Contents
Page
Declaration of conformity 5
Safety instructions 5
Correct use 6
Unpacking 7
Mounting 7
Switching on the device 8
Useful information 9
Operation 10
Interfaces and outputs 16
Declaration of conformity
EN
Maintenance and cleaning 17
Accessories 17
Error message 17
Warranty 18
Technical data 18
Appendix A “Range coecient“ 19
Appendix B “ASTM specifications“ 21
We declare under our sole responsibility that this product corresponds to the regulations 2014/35/EU, 2006/42/EC, 2014/30/EU and
2011/65/EU and conforms with the standards or standardized documents: EN 61010-1 and EN 61326-1.
A copy of the complete EU Declaration of Conformity can be requested at sales@ika.com.
Safety instructions
Explication of warning symbols
Indicates an (extremely) hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death, serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, can result in death, serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, can result in injury.
Indicates practices which, if not avoided, can result in equipment damage.
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General information
Read the operating instructions completely before starting up and follow the safety instructions.
Keep the operating instructions in a place where it can be accessed by everyone.
Ensure that only trained staff work with the device.
Follow the safety instructions, guidelines, occupational health, safety and accident prevention regulations.
The viscometer is designed to to be operated indoors!
Device configuration
Set up the stand in a spacious area on an even, stable, clean, non-slip, dry and fireproof surface.
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Work with the device
Danger! ( )
› Wear your personal protective equipment in accordance with the hazard category of the medium to be processed, otherwise there
is a risk of:
- splashing of liquids
- projectile parts
- body parts, hair, clothing and jewelry getting caught.
› Do not operate the device in explosive atmospheres, with hazardous substances or under water.
Warning! (
› There may be electrostatic activity between the medium and the spindle which could cause a direct danger.
Caution! (
› The user should ensure that the substances under testing do not release poisonous, toxic or flammable gases at the temperatures
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which they are subjected to during the testing.
› Protect the device and accessories from bumping and impacting.
Note! ( )
› Covering or parts that are capable of being removed from the unit without accessory reattached to the unit for safe operation in
order to prevent, for example, the ingress of fluids, foreign matter, etc.
› The spindle connector (left-hand thread M2.5 LH) is a sensitive coupling! No impact force action is allowed!
› Always hold the spindle connector by hand while attaching or loosening the measurment spindle, otherwise it will damage the pivot
and the jewel bearing inside the viscometer.
Do not put the viscometer in direct contact with sunlight or in the middle of any air flow (the temperature of the sample can be easily
influenced by the surrounding conditions).
Check the device and accessories for damage before each use. Do not use damaged components.
Only process media that will not react dangerously to the extra energy produced through processing. This also applies to any extra
energy produced in other ways, e.g. through light irradiation.
Process pathogenic materials only in closed vessels under a suitable fume hood.
If this device is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the device may be impaired.
Do not use the device for any other purpose that is not described in this manual.
Accessories
Safe operation is only guaranteed with the accessories described in the ”Accessories” section.
Always disconnect the device from the mains supply before fitting accessories.
Observe the operating instructions of the accessories.
Power supply/Switching off the device
The device can only be disconnected from the mains supply by pulling out the mains plug or the connector plug.
The socket for the mains cord must be easily accessible.
The voltage stated on the type plate must correspond to the mains voltage.
Maintenance
Warning! ( )
› The machine must only be opened by trained specialists, even during repair. The device must be unplugged from the power supply
before opening. Live parts inside the device may still be live for some time after unplugging from the power supply.
Correct use
Use
The IKA Rotavisc must be used in conjunction with the IKA Rotastand to measure the viscosity of a fluid at the given temperature
and shear rate. The viscosity is a measure of resistance against the
fluid to flow.
Intended use: Stand device
Area of use (only indoors)
- Laboratories - Schools
- Pharmacies - Universities
The device is suitable for use in residential areas and all other areas
The safety of the user cannot be guaranteed:
- If the device is operated with accessories that are not supplied or
recommended by the manufacturer;
- If the device is operated improperly or contrary to the manufacturer’s specifications;
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If the device or the printed circuit board are modified by the third
parties.
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Unpacking
Unpacking
- Unpack the device carefully.
- Any damage should be notified immediately to the shipping
agent (post, rail or logistics company).
Delivery scope
Rotavisc (lo-vi/me-vi/hi-vi I/hi-vi II)
Spindle series lo-vi or me-vi
Temperature probe PT 100
PT 100 clamper
USB cable A – micro B 2.0.
Guard rail
Rod
Wrench
AC/DC adapter
Carrying case
- Operating instructions
- Warranty card
AC/DC adapter (
Adapter
Europe, Switzerland
Adapter
England
):
Adapter
USA, China
Adapter
Australia
Mounting
Secure the rod to the viscometer (see , Fig. 3 )
• Insert the rod to the viscometer and secure it by turning the
screw clockwise to the end position.
Secure the viscometer to the stand (see
• Insert the viscometer to the stand and fasten it by turning the
knob clockwise to the end position.
Secure the guard rail to the viscometer (see
• Place the guard rail on the viscometer and secure it by turning
the screw clockwise to the end position.
• Insert the PT 100 into the clamper. Mount the PT 100 with clam-
per onto the guard rail. For lo-vi rail, clamp at the upper portion,
while for me-vi rail, at the lower portion.
Remove the protection cap from the viscometer (see ,
Fig. 3)
• The protection cap protects the spindle connector from bump-
ing and impacting.
• Besides, the protection cap lifts the inside pivot up from the
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jewel bearing when it is tightened to the end position, which
is also a good way to protect the jewel bearing from damage
during transportation.
• Remove the protection cap from the viscometer by carefully
turning it counterclockwise, and then place it in the hole of the
bottom plate .
Attach the spindle to the viscometer (see Fig. 4)
Caution! (
Protect the device and accessories from bumping and impacting.
Note! ( )
The spindle connector (left-hand thread M2.5 LH) is a sensitive coupling! No impact force action is allowed!
Always hold the spindle connector by hand while attaching or
loosening the measurment spindle, otherwise it will damage the
pivot and the jewel bearing inside the viscometer.
• With one hand, hold the spindle connector of the viscometer.
• With the other hand, insert the spindle into the spindle connector and turn the spindle counterclockwise to attach it to the
viscometer. To detach, turn it clockwise.
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Switching on the device
Check that the power supply matches the data on the rating plate.
Plug the AC adapter into a standard mains socket in order to supply the device with power.
Introduction
After switching on the viscometer, the information screen is displayed for 4-5 seconds, showing the device name, software version and series of the viscometer.
To cover a wide range of viscosity, 4 different types of devices are
available.
Depending on the used measurment spindle and the selected
speed, the viscosity range of the specific type varies, which you
may find it via:
lo-vi = low viscosity
me-vi = medium viscosity
hi-vi I = high viscosity I
hi-vi II = high viscosity II
Firmware update screen
The “Firmware update screen“ screen will be shown for 5 seconds.
Level meter
Menu -> Viscosity -> Spindle -> Search
Observe the connection values and the ambient conditions (temperature, humidity, etc.) listed under “Technical data”.
Once these conditions are satisfied, and the mains plug has been
plugged in, the device is ready to operate.
Note: Firmware update screen can be modified by:
Menu -> Settings -> Display -> Firmware update screen
There are two moving lines:
• The red angular line pivoting around the center of the circle,
represents the rotation of the device around the X-axis. When
the line is horizontal (matching the white line), the device will be
in balance with the X-axis, and then the line color will turn from
red to green.
Device self checking
• Remove the spindle Press the knob
During this period, the spindle icon will move from the top to
the bottom.
Note: Remove the protection cap from the device.
Remove the spindle from the device.
• Device self checking...
During this period, the spindle icon will rotate.
• The small horizontal white line inside the circle, is moving vertically and it represents the rotation around the Y-axis. When it
matches the white line, the device will be in balance with the
Y-axis, then the line color will turn from white to green.
The three buttons represent the three stand levelers. The arrows
show in which direction they have to be adjusted (green = up;
red = down).
The adjustment steps are as follows:
• It is recommended that you adjust the X-axis first and the Y-axis
afterwards.
• After successfully aligning the X-axis, you can adjust the Y-axis.
If the X-axis gets out of balance while adjusting the Y-axis, go
back to the previous step.
• As soon as the small horizontal red line inside the circle matches
the center line, all the lines will turn green.
Always two possibilities of knob adjusting are shown, because the
knob position could be already at the limit.
When X-axis and Y-axis are both centered, the device is leveled.
Press the knob to confirm OK.
• Device self checking is done. After this step, the screen will
switch to the main screen.
Note: Device self checking will take approx. 30 seconds.
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