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Saybolt Viscometer AIM 529-1

Table of Contents

1. Safety Information 2. Alert Boxes 3. Warnings 4. Introduction 5. Specifications 6. Unpacking 7. Installation 8. Operation of the equipment 9. Maintenance and Servicing 10. Troubleshooting Guide 11. Servicing the internal components of the Saybolt viscometer 12. Warranty

Important Information
Safety Information
This manual contains important operating and safety information. You must carefully read, familiarize and understand the contents of this manual prior to the use of this Laboratory Water baths, to get optimum performance. Retain this instruction manual in an easily accessible place near this Laboratory water bath for further reference.

Your AIMIL Saybolt viscometer, has been designed with function, reliability, and safety in mind. It is the users responsibility to install it in conformance with local electrical codes. For safe operation, please pay attention to the alert boxes throughout the manual.

Alert Boxes

Warning alerts apply when there is a possibility of personal injury Caution alerts apply when there is a possibility of damage to the equipment Notes alert the manual user to pertinent facts and conditions

To avoid electrical shock, always:

1. Use a properly grounded electrical outlet of correct voltage and current handling capacity. 2. Disconnect from the power supply prior to maintenance and servicing.

To avoid personal Injury:

1. Do not try to Install this instrument in any other way except that the way it is mentioned in this manual.

2. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

Electricalsafety

Before removing any covers or performing maintenance repair and service, isolate from electrical supply by removing mains plug. Where mains supply is required during these activities, only competent persons should perform the work. Check that the power supply is compatible with the requirements stated on the label and connect in accordance with lEC regulations or to local requirements. Local isolation of machines is required. This machine may be operated through a standard 15 amp socket outlet when fitted with an appropriate 3 pin plug fused in accordance with the label.

The power cable is coded as follows: Brown wire Blue wire Green / Yellow wire L N E Live or Power Neutral Earth or Ground

This equipment must be correctly earthed.

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this Saybolt Viscometer from Aimil. This Viscometer is suitable for estimating the kinematic viscosity of petroleum liquids. The viscometer broadly references to the requirements of ASTM D88 for the empherical measurement of Saybolt viscosity of petroleum products as specified in the temperature range 70F and 210F. This viscometer is also used for determining the Saybolt Furol Viscosity as per ASTM E 102 of bituminous materials at temperatures of 250, 275, 300, 350, 400 and 450F.

Scope
The scope of this manual cover the operating Instructions for Saybolt viscometer, covered under catalog no(s). as per details below.

AIM- 529-1

The Saybolt Viscometer is suitable for indoor operation only and used strictly used in accordance with the details contained in this manual. The Viscometer is required to be placed at a suitable height keeping in mind the comfort of the user. The Saybolt Viscometers supplied by Aimil are Double walled in construction, with complete inner chamber housing the viscometer cups, is made of stainless steel . Outer body is made of mild steel sheet with attractive stove enamel. The space between the inner and outer wall is filled with high quality Glass wool to prevent the loss of heat. The water bath is provided with a drain plug to facilitate easy emptying and cleaning of the inner chamber whenever necessary. The baths come with dome cover to which a circulation stirrer is fitted.

Key Features
Double Walled Construction High Quality Insulation Precise control and maintenance of temperature

Specifications:

INSTRUMENT AND MANUAL INDENTIFICATION

The instrument is identified by a Catalogue No. and serial No. plate on the rear panel of the instrument. This manual applies to the instrument with Catalogue No. and Serial No. as indicated in the title page.

Product Specifications
Cat.No. AIM-529-1 L Chamber Size Inches (cm) B D

Operating Specifications
Mains operating voltage Mains operating frequency Control type Power Consumption : : : : Nominal 230V +/- 10% single phase 50Hz Digital with single set point 500 Watts

Ordering Information
Sl. No
1

Cat.No.

Product Description

AIM-529-1

Digital Saybolt Viscometer with one each of Universal and Furol cups

2 3 4

AIM-52901 AIM-52902 AIM-52903

Brass oil tube Receiving Flask, 60ml Filter funnel

Unpacking:
Carefully inspect the package containing the Saybolt Viscometer for any external damage during transit. If there are signs of external damage, inform the insurance company and lodge your claim. Carefully unpack the container and relieve all the packing materials. If you observe any damage / dents, inform Aimil or Distributors through whom the viscometer was Purchased giving details of your purchase order and Aimils invoice / packing list details.

If the Saybolt Viscometer is required to be returned to AIMIL for future services, the instrument should be packed in a similar manner when the instrument is received originally.

The equipment comprises of the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. One Viscometer, with integral water bath, fitted with oil cups, stirrer, immersion heater mounted on stand Two receiving flasks 60ml One withdrawal tube One filter funnel One spirit level One copy of Operating Instructions with General Assembly Drawing.

Installation:
The Saybolt Viscometer is intended for indoor usage only. Do not install the machine in a place open to the sky or direct SUN light can fall or where there is a possibility of RAIN or shower can fall on to it. The viscometer should be installed / placed on a platform, sufficiently strong enough to take the weight of the viscometer when it is filled with water as per requirements. Leave at least 6 space around the water bath. The power should be connected to the water bath through a 5 A power socket, wired through a fuse. For the fuse rating, please check the details in the specification section. Ensure that the location where you install the viscometer is kept having ample space for the user to work with.

Installation Requirements
Location
The AIMIL Saybolt viscometer is intended for indoor operation only. The location where the Viscometer is to be installed should be well ventilated with ambient temperature range between 5oC and 35oC and Humidity 85% or less and is free from Dust, Corrosive Gases, Vibration and Shocks, Sheltered from Direct Sun light or Rain and away from intense Acoustic noise, Electromagnetic & Radio Frequency Interferences.

Placement of Instrument:
The instrument require a table space of L X W, as per specification table listed elsewhere in this manual. A clearance of at least 150mm on the sides and back is needed for proper ventilation and operational convenience and user comfort.

The Clearance is essential to ensure proper ventilation for the heat generating components inside the instrument.

POWER REQUIREMENT
Laboratory water baths require a power supply of 230V~, 50Hz, Single Phase in a 3 contact 5A AC power outlet with its ground contact properly earthed, conforming to relevant specification of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)., preferably with switch, fuse and indicator. Maximum power consumption of the instrument is stated in the product specification page. Please refer to the page for details and ensure proper wiring.

Connecting the Power to the Equipment

Connect the supply to the Viscometer, to the wall outlet as specified above. For routine operation, please refer to the operation of the Viscometer.

Operation of the Viscometer:

Fill the viscometer water bath with water first before attempting to operate the Viscometer. Failure to do so, will result in the heater failure and indirect risk of electrical short circuit . When operating the viscometer for the first time, it has to be watched carefully and must not work without supervision. Familiarizing the front panel controls:

The Front Panel controls consist of a digital temperature controller and three switches which control the mains Power, Power to the stirrer and the back light for monitoring the level in the receiving flasks. Switching OFF the Mains power switch disconnects the power to the complete viscometer circuitry. The Stirrer switch switches the Stirrer ON or Off as required by the user. The stirrers function is to keep the temperature of the water bath gradient free. There is a lighted cabinet which provide illumination to the receiving flasks for ease of monitoring. The light switch allows the user to switch the illumination ON or OFF as required by the user. The temperature controller is connected to the heating system for maintaining the temperature of the water bath in which the flurol and universal cups are placed.

Switch ON the Mains Power Switch. The Digital temperature indicating display will show the current temperature of the water bath, in which the Universal and Furol cups are fitted. While pressing the set temperature button, rotate the temperature setting knob, until the desired temperature is displayed on the digital display. Now, the controller is set for the new temperature set point. Please note, this is a single set point controller only. Further the rate of heating is not user definable. When the set point is achieved, the jewel lamp will periodically go ON and OFF indicating that the temperature controller is acting properly. Operation of the temperature controller:

KEY FUNCTIONS Setting You can change all value by UP / DOWN keys Press ENTER Key to save the chosen value and exit from any step. NOTE: Set Temperature Value Set Ramp value Set Time Value You can go into SET mode, by pressing the SET key. You can change the settings in SET mode by pressing UP / DOWN key. UP key to see current parameters like control temperature, Soak Time & ramp with step number in RUN mode. DOWN key to mute alarm in RUN mode ENTER key to store all set values in memory. Pressing ENTER Key for more than two seconds to END process ( current running profile) Pressing ENTER Key for more than five second to Re-start the process ( Currently stored profile)

= = =

0000 to stop next step setting. 000.0 for natural heating or cooling 0000 for Endless temperature control as per last step temperature.

Mode Selection Press SET key to select mode ( Use UP / DN key for selection) Set StEP PArA S.band tIME ( for 1 to 8 step, Temp, Soak time and Ramp setting) ( To jump, any from 1 to 8 step) (for Parameter setting like Hysteresis and Calibration Error) (To activate soaking timer in this temperature band. (Set temperature +/- Soak band) (for overnight time delay setting)

SET Mode :

( for 1 to 8 step, Temp, Soak time and Ramp setting)

Press SET key Display = ModE & Set Press set key to select this mode Display SET.1 & Last set value of step-1 temperature Press SET Key Display tiM.1 & Last set value of step-1 Soak time in Minute Press SET key. Display rMP.1 & Last set value of step 1 Ramp. Press SET and Repeat above procedure for segment no.2 to 9 to set all parameters as above. If you want to use Two segment program (segment 1 & segment 2 ) then enter SET.3 value = 0000, so you can use segment as per your requirement by entering 0000 value in next set.? ( To use all segmenets, enter SET.? Value above 0000) Check all value by pressing SET key step by step and press ENTER key after confirmation to store all set value in memory. ( To jump, any from 1 to 8)

STEP Mode :

Press SET key Press UP key Display = MOdE & StEP Press SET key Display = StEP & 1 ( Change step as per your requirements) Press ENTER key to jump this selected step ( For parameter setting like Hysteresis & Calibration Error)

Parameter Mode :

Press SET key Press UP key Press UP key Display = MOdE & PArA Press SET key Display = HY or Ct & Last value ( as per On / Off or PID function selection) Press SET key to select tune function else go to next step.(This step is for PID function only) Display = nO Note:If you want to do auto tune, then press Increment key ( Display = YES) & press enter key. Press SET key to Set Calibration Error Display = C.Err & nO If you do not want to do error correction then press Enter Key to Save and Exit. If you want to do error correction in process temperature then Press UP key to select YES for calibration. Display = C.Err & YES Press SET key Display = C.Err & Last Error Press Enter key to save and exit else Set key to Repeat above.

Soak Band Mode :

( To activate soaking timer)

Press SET key Press UP key Press UP key Press UP Key Display = MOdE & S.bnd Press SET key Display = MOdE & S.bnd Press SET key Display = S.bnd & Last set value Press ENTER Key to save & exit else press SET key to Repeat above ( For Over night time delay setting)

Delay Time Mode :

To load or Enable over night delay timer, it is necessary to end process. Press ENTER key for two second to end process Display = Temperature & End Press SET key Press UP Key Press UP Key Press UP Key Display = MOdE & Time Press SET key Display = d.tlM &Last set value Press SET Key Display = d.tlM & dSbL Press UP key ( For over night delay timer enable) Display = d.tlM&EnbL Press ENTER key to save & exit , Else, press SET key to Repeat above. Display = Temperature & (End &Count down Time Value) NOTE : When time = 0000, automatic program load & controller start as per profile setting. You can disable timer by pressing ENTER Key for five second & start profile control. : Selection of Control & Sensor type

CONFIGURE MODE

Short Config link ( Back side terminal) Press UP Key + ENTER Key (D) Display = SEn & Last Selection Press SET key to Set Minimum setting lock temperature Display = r.Min & Last set value. Press SET key to Set maximum setting lock temperature. Display = r.MA & Last Set value. Press SET key to select control function. Display = Cntr & Last selection. Press Set key to select TYPE of Output Display = tYPE & Last selection Press Set key to power down Memory. Display = MEM & Last selection Press ENTER Key to save & exit. Else, press set key to repeat above from Step (D) NOTE: Open config link ( back side terminal) Check all setting.

DESCRIPTION

The equipment is illustrated in the General Assembly Drawing attached. The numbers given against the components of the equipment in the description below pertain to this General Assembly Drawing. It consists of a cylindrical oil cup the base of which is prolonged as a tube in which a jet is screwed with its bore at the axis of the cup. The bottom of the cup is concave internally, to allow complete drainage of the liquid with which it is to be filled. The upper end of the cup is larger in diameter and has a circular mark. The oil cup is silver plated and is screwed to the bottom of the heating bath which is held securely in position. An immersion heater is fitted to the side of the bath and is connected to the mains through a Dimmerstat auto-transformer (7) for temperature control. The bath is mounted on a stand (1) with leveling screw (2). A spirit level is provided for leveling the stand. Stirring of the bath is effected by means of a cylinder surrounding the oil cup which is provided with vanes. A flat shield is fixed to the upper edge of the cylinder. This provides a means of attachment for an insulated handle (4) for rotating the stirrer and a support (5) for the bath thermometer. A thermometer support (13) is provided to support the oil cup thermometer. Two jets one universal tip (9) and another Furol tip (8) are provided. A small box spanner (11) is provided for screwing the jet in the cup.

SETTING UP AND TEST PROCEDURE

Use a universal orifice for lubricants and distillates with efllux times greater than 32 s to give the desired accuracy. Liquids with efflux times over 1000 s are not conveniently tested with this orifice. Use a Furol orifice for residual materials with efllux times greater than 25 s.

The Furol efllux time is approximately one tenth the universal efllux time. The universal orifice is used at 70, 100, 130 and 210F. The Furol orifice is used at 77, 100, 122 and 210F. Set up the viscometer and bath where they will be free from drafts and rapid changes in air temperature. Locate them so that the sample will not be contaminated by dust or vapours during the test. Clean the oil cup with a suitable solvent and then dry it. Mount the spirit level on top of the cup and level the instrument. Fill the bath with water for determinations at 180F (82.2C) and below. F or determination at higher temperatures, fill it with oil having a viscosity 330 to 370 second (37. 8C). Fill the bath to a level at least 6.5 mm above the overflow rim of the viscometer. Clean the collecting flask with a suitable solvent. Connect up the input of the dimmerstat to the mains through an isolating switch and the output to the heater plug. Adjust dimmerstat setting for attaining and maintaining the required bath temperature. If the test temperature is above room temperature, preheat the sample not more than 3F (1. 7C) above the test temperature. Never pre-heat any sample within 50F (28C) of its flash point. Insert a cork stopper, having a cord attached for its easy removal into the air chamber at the bottom of the oil cup. The cork shall fit tightly enough to prevent the escape of air, as evidenced by the absence of oil on the cork when it is withdrawn. Fit filter funnel provided with the apparatus directly in the viscometer until the level is above the overflow rim. Stir the sample until its temperature becomes constant. Use a circular motion at 30 to 50 rpm in a horizontal plane. Remove the thermometer from the sample. Quickly remove the oil from the gallery until its level is below the overflow rim. This is done by placing the tip of the withdrawal tube at one point in the gallery and applying suction. Do not touch the overflow rim with the withdrawl tube, or the effective head of the sample will be reduced. Place the receiving flask where the stream of oil from the bottom ofthe viscometer will just strike the neck of the flask. The graduation mark on the flask shall be between 100 and 130mm from the bottom of the viscometer tube. Snap the cork from the viscometer using the attached cord. At the same instant start the timer. Stop the timer the instant the bottom of the meniscus reaches the graduation mark. Record the efllux time in seconds.

AIM-529

Special Procedure for Waxy or Resinous Materials In case of steam refined cylinder oils, black lubricating oils, residual fuel oils, and other materials which may possibly contain waxes or resins, heat the homogenous representative sample in a loosely stoppered container for an hour in an oven maintained at 212F to 215F (100C to 101. 7C). Immediately filter the pre-heated sample through filter funnel directly into the viscometer. Place a thermometer with support into the sample. Do not disturb the sample until it is 1F (0.55C) above the test temperature. When the sample reaches this temperature, stir it with the thermometer using a circular motion at 30 to 50 rpm until the temperature of the sample remains constant within. 05F of the test temperature during 1 minute of continuous stirring. Rest of the procedure is same as described above. CALCULATIONS AND REPORT 1. 2. 3. Multiply the efflux time by calibration factor for the Viscometer used. Report the corrected time in seconds as the Saybolt Universal Viscosity or Saybolt Furol Viscosity of the oil at the temperature at which the test was made. Report the value below 200 s to the neares O. 1 s. Report all value of 200 s or higher to the nearest whole second.

ASTM Saybolt Viscosity Thermometers Temperature Range of 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 66 to 94 to 120 to 134 to 175 to 204 to 245 to 295 to 345 to 395 to 445 to ASTM Thermometer No.

80F 108F 134F 148F 188F 218F 265F 315F 365F 415F 465F

17F 18F 19F 20F 21F 22F 77F 78F 79F 80F 81F

(These thermometers can be purchased against extra order) MAINTENANCE Keep the instrument clean after the test.

Trouble Shooting Guide

Symptom
Water bath not getting switched ON

Probable Cause
No power in the wall socket The fuse is blown Heater failure Blown fuse Check for loose connections In analog models, Faulty thermostat In Digital models, the temperature controller may be defective or improper calibration. The thermocouple sensor is defective.

Possible Remedy
Check for and correct the wall socket. Check and replace the fuse with the same rating. Call trained service personnel for replacement of heaters Replace the fuse with correct rating. Correct the loose connections Replace faulty / defective thermostat with a new and tested thermostat Replace defective temperature controller or recalibrate the controller Replace the sensor.

Water bath is Switching but no heating take place Temperature not maintained properly