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Programming and Operation Instructions
Manual No. M/99-222-D0106
SPECIALISTS IN THE
MEASUREMENT AND
CONTROL OF VISCOSITY
All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
Printed in U.S.A.
Table of Contents
Section 1 - Introduction
About Rheocalc ........................................................................................................................... 1-1
System Requirements .................................................................................................................. 1-2
Registering Rheocalc ................................................................................................................... 1-2
Contacting Brookfield Engineering Laboratories, Inc. ............................................................... 1-2
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Section 5 - Troubleshooting
Communication Errors ................................................................................................................ 5-1
Instrumentation Setup ............................................................................................................ 5-1
Windows NT .......................................................................................................................... 5-1
Windows 2000 / XP............................................................................................................... 5-2
Communication Port Settings ...................................................................................................... 5-3
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Section 1 - Introduction
About Rheocalc
Rheocalc is designed for use with either the Brookfield Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
DV-III Ultra, DV-III+, DV-III Rheometer, or DV-II+ Pro Viscometer and MS-Windows
2000 and above computer operating systems. Its purpose is to control the instrument
from a PC, collect data from the instrument and allow it to be saved, viewed, printed,
plotted and analyzed. Its features include:
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Introduction
System Requirements
The system requirements outlined in Table 1-1 must be met in order for Rheocalc software to operate properly.
Requirement
Pentium II, min.
128 MB RAM minimum; at least 256 MB RAM recommended
VGA (800 x 600 resolution) minimum
MS-Windows NT, 2000, XP
Required
One free COM port required; a second COM port is required
for use with a temperature controller if desired.
Registering Rheocalc
With your software registration on file at Brookfield, we will notify you when new
releases of Rheocalc are introduced. To register, locate the registration.pdf file on the
software application disk. Complete the form and return to us by either mail, fax or email
(sales@brookfieldengineering.com).
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Getting Started
Starting Rheocalc
1. Locate and select the Rheocalc icon within the Rheocalc group window. The
Rheocalc software will be started.
2. Select the DASHBOARD tab.
NOTE: After each COM port is selected, Rheocalc must be restarted to intialize the the
selected port.
3. From the Instrument Status section, select the appropriate computer COM port to
which the Rheometer is connected.
4. From the Instrument Status section, select the appropriate computer COM port to
which the optional temperature accessory is connected.
5. Once the COM ports have been selected, restart Rheocalc to initialize the COM ports
you have selected.
6. Once Rhecoalc has been restarted, the data boxes on the Dashboard page will display
live rheometer data.
NOTE: If live data is not visible within the data boxes, refer to
Section 5 - Troubleshooting.
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Main Menu
The Main Menu provides general commands and information which apply to all of
Rheocalcs pages.
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Dashboard Page
The Dashboard Page, shown in Figure 3-1, gives a live display of the current readings.
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Model
The Model display indicates the rheometer model type being used with Rheocalc.
NOTE: The Model Display information is automatically provided by the rheometer.
Spindle
The Spindle display indicates the spindle type currently installed on the rheometer.
NOTE: The Spindle selected must be updated when the actual spindle is changed to
ensure correct viscosity, shear stress and shear rate calculations.
Maximum Viscosity @ RPM
The Maximum Viscosity @ RPM display indicates the maximum measurable (mathematically) viscosity based on the model, spindle, and speed (rpm) in use. As different spindles are selected using the spindle box on this page, this maximum value is
automatically updated.
Zero Button
The Zero button displays a message box that reminds the user to level the instrument
and remove the spindle in preparation for the auto zero process. Once the instrument
is leveled and the spindle is removed, the OK button in the message box can be
pressed to perform the auto zero function. This process takes approximately 10-12
seconds.
NOTE: The Auto Zero function must be performed before the instrument can be used
to collect data.
Set Speed/Temperature Control Window
The Speed/Temperature Control Window is used to set single speeds and/or temperatures.
RPM (Speed tab)
The RPM field is used to enter the speed (in RPM) at which to run the rheometer.
Entering a value into this field will automatically update the Shear Rate field.
Shear Rate (Speed tab)
The Shear Rate field is used to enter the speed (in 1/sec) at which to run the rheometer. Entering a value into this field will automatically update the RPM field.
Temperature (Temperature tab)
The Temperature field is used to enter the temperature (in the current units, C or F)
at which to run the optional temperature controller.
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Run Button
If the Speed tab is chosen, the Run button runs the rheometer at the speed specified.
If the Temperature tab is chosen, the Run button sets the controller to the temperature
specified.
Stop Button
If the Speed tab is chosen, the Stop button stops the rheometer. If the Temperature
tab is chosen, the Stop button sets the controller to the Standby Temperature (refer to
the Setup page section for more information).
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Tests Page
The Tests page, shown in Figure 3-3, is used to create, save and print B.E.A.V.I.S
(Brookfield Engineering Advanced Viscometer Instruction Set) programs.
NOTE: Refer to Section 4 - B.E.A.V.I.S Programs for more information on B.E.A.V.I.S
Programs.
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2. Highlight the appropriate command in the Command List and either double-click the
command or select the INSERT button to place the command in the Program Grid.
3. Continue to build your program in this manner using the INSERT button to add
commands and the DELETE button to remove unwanted commands.
NOTE: A new command cannot be added until the appropriate command parameter has
been entered on the previous line if required.
Saving/Printing Programs
1. Select the SAVE button to save the program to disk using the standard Save File
dialog box.
2. Select the PRINT button to print the program using the standard Print dialog box.
Setting up a Manual Test
1. Click on the Manual tab to display the Manual Page.
2. Enter the desired speed and click the Run button to start the rheometer.
3. If an optional temperature controller is connected, click on the Temperature tab, enter
the desired temperature and click the Run button to set the controller.
4. Once the desired speed and temperature have been reached, click the Start Program
button.
5. Click the Data button whenever a data point is desired.
6. Click the Stop Program button when data collection is complete.
Tests Page Description
The Tests page is shown in Figure 3-3 and described in the following paragraphs.
Program Grid
The Program Grid displays the current user program. Each line consists of a line number,
a three letter command, and a parameter if one is required.
Settings Dialog
The Settings Dialog is used to set options for the LWC and RMR commands (Refer to
Section 4 - B.E.A.V.I.S Programs for more information on these commands).
Manual Page
The Manual page is used to gather data at manually controlled speeds and temperatures.
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Stop Button
The Stop button stops the program displayed in the Program Grid. The rheometer will
stop and any attached temperature controller enters stand-by mode and sets the controls
to the default temperature of 25 C.
Next Button
The Next button causes the program to skip to the next program step before the wait
condition is reached.
NOTE: The Next Button is only enabled while a program is running and the current
step is a Wait command (i.e WTI, wait for time interval).
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Run/Data Page
The Run/Data page shown in Figure 3-4 allows the execution of B.E.A.V.I.S. programs
and browsing and editing of any valid Rheocalc data file.
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
BUTTON LEGEND
Moves the highlight to the first record in the data grid.
Moves the highlight to the previous line in the data grid.
Moves the highlight to the next line in the data grid.
Moves the highlight to the last record in the data grid.
Adds a blank record (data line) at the highlighted line in the data grid.
Deletes the highlighted data line in the data grid.
Turns edit mode ON.
Turns edit mode off and locks the database.
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Turns on tracking. As data is gathered, axes will scroll to keep the newest data in view.
Turns off tracking.
Axis will scroll when the user drags it.
Axis will zoom when the user drags it.
Zooms both axes out.
Zooms both axes in.
Allows a data point to be selected.
Allows the user to draw a box which the graph will zoom to.
Places crosshairs with coordinates on the graph.
Opens a dialog box with many graph display options.
Copies the graph to the clipboard.
Saves the graph as a bitmap.
Prints the graph.
Analysis Page
The Analysis page, shown in Figure 3-7, is used to mathematically analyze selected data
using various models associated with viscosity measurement and rheology. The results
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are displayed both numerically and graphically, and they can also be printed to hard copy.
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Model
Thix Index
Thix Index uses two viscosity measurements taken at different speeds to give an
indication of shear sensitivity.
NOTE: Data sets to be analyzed with this model should have two data points only.
The Thix Index equation is n
n
L
H
= L/H where
= Thix Index
= Viscosity at low speed
= Viscosity at high speed
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Bingham
The Bingham equation is used to calculate the viscosity of materials that only flow
after the application of a sufficiently large yield stress. These materials are referred to
as Bingham plastic fluids and are described by the equation in Figure 3-8.
= o + D
SHEAR RATE
PLASTIC VISCOSITY
YIELD STRESS
SHEAR STRESS
NOTE: In all cases, confidence of fit is a measure of how well the data fits the best
fit curve for this equation with 100% being the best fit.
A plot of shear stress versus shear rate is displayed for this model.
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Casson
The Standard Casson method is a direct implementation of the original Casson equation. A plot of the square root of shear stress versus the square root of shear rate is
displayed for this model. The Standard Casson equation is shown in Figure 3-9.
o + D
SHEAR RATE
PLASTIC VISCOSITY
YIELD STRESS
SHEAR STRESS
NOTE: In all cases, confidence of fit is a measure of how well the data fits the best
fit curve for this equation with 100% being the best fit.
A plot of the square root of shear stress versus the square root of shear rate is displayed for this model.
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NCA/CMA Casson
This Casson method is derived from the standard set forth by the National Confectioners Association (NCA) and the Chocolate Manufacturers Association (CMA).
Although based on the original Casson equation, this implementation has been tailored by the NCA and CMA specifically to applications involving chocolate. The
Chocolate Casson equation is shown in Figure 3-10.
( 1 + a) = 2 o + ( 1 + a )
D
SHEAR RATE
PLASTIC VISCOSITY
YIELD STRESS
SHEAR STRESS
NOTE: In all cases, confidence of fit is a measure of how well the data fits the best
fit curve for this equation with 100% being the best fit.
A plot of (1 + a ) times the square root of shear stress versus (1 + a ) times the square
root of shear rate is displayed for this model.
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Power Law
The Power Law equation is shown in Figure 3-18.
=k Dn
FLOW INDEX
SHEAR RATE
CONSISTENTCY INDEX
SHEAR STRESS
NOTE: In all cases, confidence of fit is a measure of how well the data fits the best
fit curve for this equation with 100% being the best fit.
A plot of the LOG of shear stress versus the LOG of shear rate is displayed for this
model.
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IPC Paste
The IPC Paste Analysis method is based on the power law equation and is intended to
calculate the Shear Sensitivity Factor (pseudoplasticity) of pastes. A prime example
of its use is in the solder paste industry, thus the name IPC (Institute for Interconnecting and Packaging Electronic Circuits). The Paste equation is shown in Figure 3-12.
=kRn
SHEAR SENSITIVITY FACTOR
ROTATIONAL SPEED (rpm)
CONSISTENCY MULTIPLIER
VISCOSITY
NOTE: In all cases, confidence of fit is a measure of how well the data fits the best
fit curve for this equation with 100% being the best fit.
A plot of the LOG of viscosity versus the LOG of speed (rpm) is displayed for this
model.
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Herschel Bulkley
= o + kDn
FLOW INDEX
SHEAR RATE
CONSISTENCY INDEX (cP)
YIELD STRESS
SHEAR STRESS
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Calculate
The Calculate button updates the results box and the graph using the data and model type
selected.
Equation
The Equation box displays the equation for the model selected.
Results
The Results box displays the appropriate results, yield stress and confidence of fit results
of the analysis using the data and model type selected.
File
The File box displays the file and path of the data file being analyzed.
Data Graph
The Data Graph presents a plot of the raw data and the best fit line using the model
selected.
Load Button
The Load button displays the Load Files dialog box which can be used to load a saved
file for analysis.
Print Button
The Print button displays the standard Windows Print dialog box which allows a printer
to be selected, its properties changed and data analysis results and graph to be printed.
NOTE: Refer to the MS-Windows on-line help for more information regarding printing
and printer setup.
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Setup Page
The Setup page, shown in Figure 3-14, allows the user to set preferences which effect the
way Rheocalc operates.
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SRC
The SRC field is used to enter an SRC (Shear Rate Constant) for a special spindle. Refer
to Appendix C to learn more information on this constant.
Add Button
The Add button adds a special spindle to the bottom of the spindle list using the user
entered parameters.
Update Button
The Update button updates the selected special spindle within the spindle list with the
parameters entered at the left.
Delete Button
The Delete button removes the special spindle highlighted in the spindle list.
Viscosity Range
The Viscosity Range display present numeric representation of the measurement range
for the selected spindle. The range is calculated using a low torque of 10% and a high of
100%. The speed range for these calculations corresponds to the minimum and maximum speeds of the instrument (0.01 to 250 rpm).
Measurement Units
The Measurement drop-down list allows the user to select the CGS or SI units to be used
during Rheocalc operation.
NOTE: Rheocalc must be restarted after changing the Measurements Units setting.
Temperature Units
The Temperature drop-down list allows the user to select the temperature scale units
Fahrenheit (F) or Celsius (C) to be used during Rheocalc operation.
NOTE: Rheocalc must be restarted after changing the Temperature Units setting.
Date Format
The Date Format drop-down list allows the user to select the date format (U.S. : mm/dd/
yyyy) or (International: dd/mm/yyyy) to be used during Rheocalc operation.
Torque Alarms
The Torque Alarm warns the user that the % torque value has either fallen below (Low
Alarm) a preset value or risen above (High Alarm) a preset value.
Alarms can only be tripped (i.e. the % torque value falls outside the alarm values) if the
rheometer speed is greater than zero rpm, and the alarms are enabled (click the check box
next to the word Enabled to Enable/Disable alarms). Once alarm values are changed,
click the Accept button to use the new values.
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When an alarm is tripped, a beep will be heard, and a picture of an alarm clock appears
next to the % Torque field on the Dashboard page.
NOTE: If the Motor Off alarm is tripped, in addition to the indications stated above, the
rheometer speed is set to 0 rpm. If a program is running at the time, the rheometer remains at 0 rpm until it is commanded to another speed by any succeeding
program steps.
Standby Temperature
The Standby Temperature is used as the default temperature of the optional temperature
controller. This is the temperature which the controller will go to at startup.
If Standby @ Program Completion is checked, the controller will return to the Standby
Temperature after running a test. If it is unchecked, the controller will remain at the last
specified temperature when the test ends.
After changing the Standby Temperature options, click Apply to use the new settings.
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Custom Page
The Custom page is a blank page where the user can move groups of controls (called
Control Windows) from other pages. An example of a Custom page setup is shown in
Figure 3-15.
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B.E.A.V.I.S. Commands
Command Groups
Commands are grouped into functional groups which are identified by the graphic to the
left of the command. Icons for each group are shown in Figure 4-1.
WAIT
SETUP
DATA
LOOP
SAVE
REPORT
COMMAND
COMMAND
COMMAND
COMMAND
COMMAND
COMMAND
GROUP
GROUP
GROUP
GROUP
GROUP
GROUP
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Function
WTI
WPT
WTP
WTS
4-2
Description
Remains at the step until the specified time
interval (MM:SS) has elapsed.
Wait for % torque Remains at the step until the specified % torque
value is reached.
Wait for
temperature
Wait for set point Remains at the step until the temperature reaches
temperature
the set point value in the associated temperature
controller the specified value.
WDP
SSN
Set speed
SSP
Set spindle
STM
Set temperature
SSI
STI
DCI
Data collection
interval
DAI
Data averaging
Function
DSP
Collect a single
data point
DSD
Stop data
collection
LSC
LEC
LWC
Start conditional
loop
LWE
End conditional
loop
FSA
Append to Data
File
FSO
Save data to disk Save any data in the capture buffer to the file
file
specified. If a full path name is not specified,
the file is saved in the initial program directory.
If a file of the same name already exists in the
path, it is overwritten. If the file does not exist,
it is created.
RMR
Report results
Description
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B.E.A.V.I.S. Programs
Command
Parameter
Function
SSN
10
LSC
WTI
00:30
DSP
SSI
LEC
4-4
Parameter
Function
SSN
10
LSC
WTI
00:30
DSP
SSI
LEC
LSC
SSI
-5
WTI
00:30
DSP
LEC
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B.E.A.V.I.S. Programs
At this point the program again waits 30 seconds before taking a data point, this time at
15 rpm. This is repeated four more times for a total loop count of 5. The resulting data
consists of data points taken at 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 rpm.
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Command
Parameter
Function
STM
25
LSC
WTS
0.5
WTI
01:00
SSN
10
LSC
WTI
00:30
DSP
SSI
LEC
STI
25
LEC
Section 5 - Troubleshooting
Communication Errors
If the warning shown in Figure 5-1 is displayed for either the rheometer or the temperature controller, use the troubleshooting procedures in this section to resolve the problem.
Instrumentation Setup
1. Ensure that the rheometer or controller (or both) have the appropriate communications cable (Communications) connected to them and that the opposite end of the
cable is connected to a valid COM (serial) port on the host PC.
2. Ensure the rheometer, temperature controller, or both are powered ON. The rheometer will display External Control on the front panel and the Remote LED on the
front panel of the HT-10X Series temperature controllers will be lit.
NOTE: For the TC-50X Series Baths, check the baths operation manual for RS-232
communication information
3. If communication problems still exist, perform one of the following procedures based
the computer operating system being used.
Windows NT
1. Select the START button.
2. Select SETTINGS then CONTROL PANEL.
3. Select the SYSTEM icon.
4. Select the PORTS icon. Either right-click the COM port in use and select PROPERTIES from the popup menu or double-click the COM port in use.
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Troubleshooting
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Software Name
Viscometer Model
Product Application
Hours of Operation
Equipment Type
North America
Brookfield Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
11 Commerce Boulevard
Middleboro, Massachusetts 02346 U.S.A.
TEL: 508-946-6200
800-628-8139 (USA only - excluding MA)
FAX: 508-946-6262
E-MAIL: sales@brookfieldengineering.com
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U.K.
Brookfield Viscometers Limited
1 Whitehall Estate
Flex Meadow
Pinnacles West
Harlow, Essex CM19 5TJ, United Kingdom
TEL: (44) 27/945 1774
FAX: (44) 27/945 1775
E-MAIL: sales@brookfield.co.uk
Germany:
Brookfield Engineering Labs. Vertriebs
Hauptstrasse 18
D-73547 Lorch, Germany
TEL: 7172/927100
FAX: 7172/927105
E-MAIL: info@brookfield-gmbh.de
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Appendix B - Drawings
RS-232 Cables
Use the appropriate information in Figures B-1 and B-2 if you wish to make your own
RS-232 communication cable.
NOTE: Your computer may use either a standard 9-pin or 25-pin (male or female) Dtype connector.
Connected to Rheometer
9-pin male D Type
Connector
9
3 2
OR
3 2
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Appendix B - Drawings
Connected to HT-10x
Temperature Controller 25-pin
male D Type Connector
25
13
3 2
3 2
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Spindle Codes
Table C-1: Spindle Codes
Spindle
Code
SMC
SRC
ULA
00
0.64
1.223
RV1
01
RV2
02
RV3
03
10
RV4
04
20
RV5
05
40
RV6
06
100
RV7
07
400
HA1
01
HA2
02
HA3
03
10
HA4
04
20
HA5
05
40
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C-2
Spindle
Code
SMC
SRC
HA6
06
100
HA7
07
400
HB1
01
HB2
02
HB3
03
10
HB4
04
20
HB5
05
40
HB6
06
100
HB7
07
400
SC4-14
14
125
0.4
SC4-15
15
50
0.48
SC4-16
16
128
0.29
SC4-18
18
3.2
1.32
SC4-21
21
0.93
SC4-25
25
512
0.22
SC4-27
27
25
0.34
SC4-28
28
50
0.28
SC4-29
29
100
0.25
SC4-31
31
32
0.34
SC4-34
34
64
0.28
CP40
40
0.327
7.5
CP41
41
1.228
CP42
42
0.64
3.8
CP51
51
5.178
3.84
CP52
52
9.922
Spindle
Code
SMC
SRC
LV1
61
6.4
LV2
62
32
LV3
63
128
LV4
64
640
LV5
65
1280
LV-2C
66
32.0
0.212
LV-3C
67
128.0
0.210
SP-Y3
70
105
0.677
Vane-71
71
2.62
0.0
Vane-72
72
11.1
0.0
Vane-73
73
53.5
0.0
Vane-74
74
543.0
0.0
DIN-81
81
3.7
1.29
DIN-82
82
3.75
1.29
DIN-83
83
12.09
1.29
DIN-85
85
1.22
1.29
DIN-86
86
3.65
1.29
DIN-87
87
12.13
1.29
T-A
91
20
T-B
92
40
T-C
93
100
T-D
94
200
T-E
95
500
T-F
96
1000
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Model Codes
Table C-2 lists the model codes (spring torque) constants for each rheometer model.
TK
TK
Rheometer Screen
LVDV-III
0.09373
LV
2.5xLVDV-III
0.2343
4L
5XLVDV-III
0.4686
5L
1/4 RVDV-III
0.25
1R
1/2 RVDV-III
0.5
2R
RVDV-III
RV
HADV-III
HA
2XHADV-III
3A
2.5xHADV
4A
HBDV-III
HB
2xHBDV-III
16
3B
2.5xHBDV-III
20
4B
5xHBDV-III
40
5B
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SRC (Shear Rate Constant) which is used to calculate shear rate (1/sec) and
shear stress (Dyne/cm2) value.
If SRC = 0 (Ex. LV #1-4, RV, HA, HB #1-7 spindles), shear rate and shear stress values
are not calculated and cannot be displayed.
The SMC value for a spindle may be calculated as follows:
1. For new spindle conditions you calculate the SMC using a Newtonian fluid of known
viscosity (Brookfield Viscosity Standard). This is done in the container with the new
dimensions at the controlled temperature specified for the viscosity standard fluid.
2. The new full scale viscosity range is calculated for a selected rpm:
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R1 = 100n/Y
where:
R1 = The new full scale viscosity range
n = The viscosity (cP) of the Newtonian fluid
Y = The torque % reading at the selected rpm
3. The SMC value is then calculated:
SMC = [Full Scale Viscosity Range (cP) * [Selected rpm]
TK * 10,000
where:
TK = DV-III Torque Constant from Table C-2
The SRC value may be calculated for cylindrical spindle geometry using the following
equation:
Shear Rate (1/sec)=(2 * Rc2 Rb2)/(2 * [Rc2 - Rb2])
The SRC value may be calculated by first calculating the shear rate of the geometry at a
given rpm then solving the shear rate equation on page C-5 for SRC. For example; for a
cylindrical geometry, use the following equation:
Shear Rate (sec-1) = 2m Rc2 Rb2
X2 (Rc2 Rb2)
where:
m = (2/60)N = angular velocity of the spindle (rad/sec)
Rc = radius of the container (cm)
Rb = radius of the spindle (cm)
X = radius at which shear rate is being calculated (cm)
N = RPM
To calculate shear rate, refer to Brookfield Engineering Laboratories, Inc., More Solutions to Sticky Problems publication for more information on calculations for various
geometries.
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INDEX
A
A Geometric Speed Progression 4-6
a legend 3-29
About 3-8
Advanced 3-4
alarms 3-5
Analysis 3-23, 3-32
Analysis page 3-33
ANALYZE 3-18
Analyze 3-23
ASCII text file 3-21
Auto Division 3-27
Auto Zero 3-6
Auto/Manual Scale 3-29
axis limits 3-16
B
B.E.A.V.I.S 3-12
B.E.A.V.I.S. Commands 4-1
B.E.A.V.I.S. Program 4-1
B.E.A.V.I.S. program 3-16, 3-25, 3-31
B.E.A.V.I.S. Program Examples 4-4
B.E.A.V.I.S. Programs 3-15
best fit curve 3-33, 3-34, 3-35, 3-36, 3-37
Bingham plastic 3-33
Brookfield Viscosity Standard C-6
C
cables 3-3
CALCULATE 3-32
Calculate 3-38
Casson 3-34
Celsius 3-5
centipoise 3-2
CGS 3-4
Chocolate Casson 3-35
CMA 3-35
Color Prints 3-30
COM (RS-232) port 3-3
D
D/cm2 3-3
DASHBOARD 2-1, 3-2
Dashboard 2-2, 3-5
Dashboard Page 3-1
Dashboard page 3-2
Data Base Navigation Bar 3-19
Data Display grid 3-19
Data Grid 3-13, 3-15
data grid 3-19
data interval 3-14
data point 3-14
Data Point Marker 3-29
Date Format 3-2, 3-5
Date/Time 3-19
DCI 3-14
DV-III 1-1, 3-3, 3-24, B-1, C-6
DV-III Rheometer 1-1
DV-III+ 1-1, 3-4, 3-18, B-1
Index-1
Index
E
Edit mode 3-20
Equation 3-38
Exit 3-8, 3-11, 3-16, 3-24, 3-31, 3-38
EXPORT 3-18
Export 3-23
Exporting Data 3-18
Extracting Data from a Rheometer 3-18
F
Fahrenheit 3-5
file load dialog 3-21
File Load dialog box 3-30
file save dialog 3-21
file save dialog box 3-15
Flow Index 3-36
FSA 3-15
FSO 3-15
full scale torque 3-2
full scale viscosity C-5, C-6
G
Geometric Speed Progression 4-4
Geometry 3-2, 3-5
Go 3-6
GRAPH 3-18
Graph 3-22
H
Help 3-8, 3-11, 3-16, 3-24, 3-31, 3-38
HT-10X (104,105,106,107) RS-232 Cable
Drawing B-2
I
IMPORT 3-18
Import 3-23
Importing 3-18
Importing Data 3-18
Info button 3-31
Instrument Status 2-1, 3-2, 3-3
IPC Paste Analysis 3-37
Index-2
L
LEC 3-14
Linear Scale 3-27
Live data 3-13
Load File dialog box 3-7, 3-12, 3-17, 3-18,
3-26
Load Files dialog box 3-38
Logarithmic Scale 3-27
Loop Count 3-13, 3-14
LSC 3-14
M
Major Grid 3-29
Manual Divisions 3-28
Manual Scale 3-28, 3-29
math model 3-23
Maximum Viscosity 3-6
Measurement 3-2
measurement range 3-11
Measurement Units 3-2, 3-4, 3-5
minimum and maximum speeds 3-11
Minor Grid 3-29
Model 3-5, 3-19, C-1
model 3-6, C-5
model codes C-4
MS-Excel 3-18
MS-Excel spreadsheet 3-23
N
N/m2 3-3
NCA 3-35
NCA/CMA Casson 3-35
Next 3-16
Notes 3-20
O
ON-LINE 3-13, 3-16, 3-31
On-Line 3-15, 3-31
On-Line Plotting 3-25
On-Line plotting 3-13
on-line plotting 3-13, 3-31
Open 3-7
P
Paradox database 3-19, 3-20, 3-23
Paradox database file 3-21
Plastic Viscosity 3-33, 3-34, 3-35
Plot 3-10, 3-13, 3-15, 3-16, 3-18, 3-22, 3-25,
3-26, 3-30, 3-31
Plot Limit dialog box 3-13
Plot Options 3-25, 3-26
plot options 3-16
plot parameters 3-13
Power Law 3-36
power law 3-37
PRINT 3-18
Print 3-15, 3-21, 3-30, 3-38
print 3-32
Print dialog box 3-13, 3-15, 3-21, 3-30, 3-38
Printing Data 3-18
Program Grid 3-12, 3-13, 3-16
program grid 3-14
program status 3-13
Programs 3-12, 3-13, 3-16, 3-25, 3-31
pseudoplasticity 3-37
R
Reading Time 3-13, 3-14
Record 3-20
records 3-20
REPLOT 3-28
Replot 3-30
Rheocalc Text Data 3-18
rheometer 1-1
RPM 3-6
rpm 3-2, 3-15
RS-232 Cable 2-1
RS-232 cable 3-4
RS-232 Cables B-1
RS-232 communication 5-1
RS-232 communication cable B-1
S
Sample box 3-19
sample name 3-19
Save 3-7
Save dialog 3-23
Manual No. M/99-222-D0106
Index-3
Index
T
TC-501 Bath 5-1
TC-501 bath 3-4
Temperature 3-2, 3-3, 3-20
temperature 3-6
temperature accessory 2-2
temperature bath 1-1
temperature controller 3-3, 3-8, 5-1
Temperature Controller Setpoint 3-3
temperature controllers 4-1
Temperature Units 3-2, 3-5
Thermosel 1-1
Time Interval 3-20
Torque 3-2, 3-5, 3-20
torque 3-5, 3-11, 3-14, 3-25, C-6
Torque Alarm 3-2, 3-5
Troubleshooting 3-3, 3-4, 5-1
W
WTI 3-16
Y
Yield Stress 3-33, 3-34, 3-35
Z
Zero 3-6
Symbols
% torque 3-16
*.DB 3-17
*.XLS 3-18
.RCH 3-19, 3-20
U
Up/Down Geometric Speed Progression 4-5
user-defined spindles 3-10
V
View/Edit 3-17, 3-18, 3-19, 3-20
Viscosity 3-2, 3-37
viscosity 3-6, 3-32, 3-33, C-1, C-5, C-6
Viscosity Measurement Range 3-10
Viscosity Range 3-11
Index-4