Test Method
Determines the dynamic viscosity of a substance by the rotation of a specified spindle within the sample at the speed giving the maximum torque reading on the viscometer. The resulting torque reading is used to calculate the viscosity of the substance.
Sharp Series Rotational Viscometer
•Indispensable in QC and R&D laboratories.
• Touch key board with 6 keys
• Direct readout on graphic display
• Data displayed
Selected speed: r.p.m.
Selected spindle: SP
Viscosity reading: cP (mPa·s) or cSt
Percentage of full scale: %
Sample temperature: °C or °F (optional)
Shear rate (with coaxial spindles): SR (s-1)
Shear stress (with coaxial spindles): SS (N/m2)
Density (introduced by the user): g/cm3
• Viscosity reading: dynamic viscosity (cP or mPa·s) or kinematic viscosity (cSt)
• Unit converter SI to CGS
• Program features:
Time to torque: target torque pre-setting device
Time to stop: target time pre-setting device
10 working memories
• AUTO-TEST with sound and visual malfunction alarm
• AUTO-RANGE function
• Temperature reading by PT100 (optional)
• User-enabled viscosity and temperature (optional) calibration
• 10 language options
• Interface: USB
• Datalogger Software: USB allows data transfer to a PC Excel format
• AISI 316 stainless steel spindles
Specifications
Precision: ±1% of full scale
Resolution:
With low viscosity adapter: 0.01
For lower than 10,000 viscosity cP: 0.1
For viscosity equal to or above 10,000 cP: 1
Repeatability: 0.2%
Thermometer features:
Temperature margins: 0°C to +100°C
32°F to 212.0°F
Resolution: 0.1°C/0.1722°F
Precision: +/- 0.1°C
Type of Probe: PT100
Electrical Requirements: 100-240V, 50/60Hz
Measuring Range:
Sharp Series L: 20-2,000,000 cP
Sharp Series R: 100-13,000,000 cP
Sharp Series H: 200-106,000,000 cP
Speed: 0.3-100 r.p.m.
Number of speeds: 18
Included Accessories
Standard Spindles (4 for L model, 6 for R and H model)
Viscometer Stand
Spindle Protector
Carrying Case
USB cable
Datalogger Software
