ROTAVISC

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 EU Declaration of conformity������������������������������������������������������������� 6

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Safety instructions������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 7
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Operator panel and display�������������������������������������������������������������� 15

Operation���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 17

Menu navigation and structure ��������������������������������������������������������� 23

Fig. 1 Spindle information ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� 30

Interfaces and outputs��������������������������������������������������������������������� 31

Error codes�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 33

Maintenance and cleaning��������������������������������������������������������������� 33

Accessories�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 34

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Warranty����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 36

Appendix A “Range coefficient“ �������������������������������������������������������� 37

Appendix B “ASTM Specifications“����������������������������������������������������� 39

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 Source language: German
Safety instructions
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EU Declaration of conformity /// General information
We declare under our sole responsibility that this product corresponds to the directives 2014/35/EU, › Read the operating instructions completely before starting up and follow the safety
2006/42/EC, 2014/30/EU and 2011/65/EU and conforms with the following standards or normative instructions.
documents: EN 61010-1, EN 61010-2-051, EN 61326-1, EN 60529 and EN ISO 12100. › Keep the operating instructions in a place where it can be accessed by everyone.
A copy of the complete Declaration of Conformity or further declarations of conformity can be › Ensure that only trained staff work with the device.
requested at sales@ika.com. › Follow the safety instructions, guidelines, occupational health, safety and accident prevention
regulations.
› The device must only be used in a technically perfect condition.

! Notice!
› Pay attention to the marked sites in Fig. 1.
Explication of warning symbols
/// Device setup
/// Warning symbols
› Set up the device in a spacious area on an even, stable, clean, non-slip, dry and fireproof surface.
Danger: Indicates an (extremely) hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will › Ensure stable assembly. The vessel used for proceeding must be secured.
result in death, serious injury. › Place the power supply outside the working area of the device.
› All screw connections must be properly tightened.
Warning: Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, can result in
death, serious injury. Caution!
› Ensure that your hands / fingers do not get crushed when setting down the device.
Caution: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, can
result in injury.
/// Work with the device
! Notice: Indicates practices which, if not avoided, can result in equipment damage.
Danger!   
› Do not use the device in explosive atmospheres, it is not EX-protected.
› With substances capable of forming an explosive mixture, appropriate safety measures must
Caution! Indicates crushing risk to fingers / hands.
be applied, e.g. working under a fume hood.
› To avoid body injury and property damage, observe the relevant safety and accident preven-
tion measures when processing hazardous materials.
/// General Symbols
Warning!
Position number › The user should ensure that the substances under testing do not release poisonous, toxic or
A–––
Indicates device components relevant to actions. flammable gases at the temperatures which they are subjected to during the testing.

Correct / result ! Notice!

Indicates the correct execution or the result of an action step. › Covers or parts that can be removed from the device without tools must later be refitted to ensure
safe operation. This will prevent the infiltration of foreign objects, liquids and other contaminants.
Wrong › The device is not suitable for hand-held operation.
Indicates the incorrect execution of an action step. › Do not touch rotating parts during operation!

Note
Indicates steps of actions that require particular attention.
/// Accessories

Beep › Protect the device and accessories from bumping and impacting.
Indicates steps that audible beeps can be heard. › Check the device and accessories beforehand for damage each time when you use them. Do
not use damaged components.
› Safe operation is guaranteed only with the use of original IKA accessories.

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 /// Power supply / Switching off the device Unpacking
› Disconnecting the device from the power outlet only works by removing the power supply › Please unpack the device carefully;
unit from the socket. › Any damage should be notified immediately to the shipping agent (post office, railway network
› The device must only be operated with the original power supply unit. or logistics company).
› The outlet for the power supply must be easily accessible.

/// Maintenance
B C D
› The device 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. A E F G

/// Disposal instructions

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› The device, packaging, accessories and batteries must be disposed of in accordance with i

national regulations.
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USA Europe UK Australia

Intended use China Switzerland

me-vi / hi-vi I / hi-vi II

/// Use + lo-vi
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› The IKA ROTAVISC must be used in conjunction with the IKA ROTASTAND to calculate the vis-
cosity of a fluid at the given temperature, spindle geometry and rotation speed. The viscosity
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is a calculation of resistance against the fluid to flow.
› Intended use: Stand device

/// Area of use

› Indoor environments similar to that a laboratory of research, teaching, trade or industry area.
› The safety of the user cannot be guaranteed:
- if the device is operated with accessories that are not supplied or recommended by the manufac- A ROTAVISC H User guide
turer, B Extension arm I Warranty card
- if the device is operated improperly or contrary to the manufacture’s specifications, C Hexagon socket screw J Power supply unit
- if the device or the printed circuit board are modified by third parties. D Temperature sensor clamp K Guard rail / Spindle set (ROTAVISC lo-vi)
E Screwdriver (AF = 4 mm) DIN ISO 2936 L Guard rail / Spindle set (ROTAVISC me-vi/
F Temperature sensor hi-vi)
G USB cable

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 Assembly
+
1 2
 3x
M

O P Q R S

3 4

M ROTASTAND pillar Q Hexagon socket screw (3x)

N ROTASTAND base R Screwdriver (AF = 2.5 mm) DIN ISO 2936
O Screw washer S Screwdriver (AF = 5 mm) DIN ISO 2936
P Hexagon socket screw

1.

2.

2.
1.


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3. 1.
1. 2. 2.

1. 2.

Note: The protection cap protects the coupling nut and the inside pivot from damage during
transportation. Keep the protection cap in the hole of the stand in order to avoid missing!

7
9

24V
100 mA
LPS
1. 2.
2. Click

1.

1.
Push

2.

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 10 Operator panel and display

PC
DIN-SP-4 Stop
None
τ 0.00 Pa 0.0 1/s
T 20.0 ºC ρ 1.000 g/cm3
1.
0 mpa.s

2. 00:00:00 0.0 M% 0.00 rpmn

/// Explanation of the control elements:

Button Designation Function

Lock / Unlock buttons and control knob

Lock button
Activate print function

On / Off button Switch on / off device.

Spindle button Enter spindle search screen menu directly

Graph button Enter profile graph menu directly

Back button Return to previous screen

Touch it once: Enter main menu screen

Menu button
Touch it a second time: Back to working screen.

Start / Stop the motor for measuring pressing the knob in working screen.
Control knob
Change the speed by rotating the knob in working screen.
(Rotating /Pressing) Change the menu setting / value in menu screen.

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 /// Explanation of symbols on the working screen: Operation
Symbol Designation Function
/// Switching on and levelling:
Profile symbol Indicate the selected profile.
1
Printer symbol Indicate the print state is activated. 1x

Accurate mode symbol Indicate the accurate mode is selected.

ON
ON

Balanced mode symbol Indicate the balanced mode is selected.

Y
Fast mode smbol Indicate the fast mode is selected.
X

Level broken symbol Indicate the device is no longer level.

Viscometer
Lock symbol Indicate the buttons and control knob is locked. ROTAVISC xx-vi

Version: x.xx.xxx / x.xx.xxx

Skip
PC PC control symbol Indicate the device is controlled by a PC.

RMP Ramp control symbol Indicate the device is in ramp control mode.

USB connection symbol Indicate the device is communicating via USB

2
Spindle symbol Indicate the selected spindle

Stop Stop condition symbol Indicate the stop condition

τ Shear stress symbol Indicate the measured shear stress of the media.

Shear rate symbol Indicate the measured shear rate of the media. ON
ON

T Temperature symbol Indicate the measured temperature of the media.

ON
ON

Density symbol Indicate the density of the media.

Running symbol Indicate the device is in running status.

Timer symbol Indicate the timer function is activated. Note: The short 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 other 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.

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 /// Device self checking: /// Place the beaker and tempering bath in proper position:
Note: Secure the beaker with beaker holder!

ON
ON

1.
Remove the spindle.
Press Knob

3.

2.

/// Select spindle:

1
ON
ON
ON
ON

Profile 1
SP-1 Stop
None

Self checking ... 1. 2.

Don’t touch the device! ON ON 2.
0 η
mpa.s
n
00:00:00 0.0 %M 0.00 rpm

Spindle
Search

Spindle SP-1 Spindle SP-4

Speed 28.20 rpm Speed 28.20 rpm

Maximum Viscosity 2269 mpa.s Maximum Viscosity 226950 mpa.s

Accuracy 22 mpa.s Accuracy 2269 mpa.s

DINS, ELVAS, !
VOLS, SAS
If levelling is skipped
ON
ON

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 Note: In order to get an accurate value, keep the test condition as below:
2 › Standard low form beaker: 600 ml
› Constant temperature
› No air bubbles attach on the spindle
› Fluid in the beaker reaches the indentation on the spindle shaft
ON
ON
ON
ON

› Spindle bottom surface to beaker bottom > 10 mm

› If a thermostat bath is used, the bath fluid should over the beaker fluid about 10 mm
› Optimum torque trend range: 10 % < M % < 100 %.

ON
ON

› Low form beaker: 600 ml

› (10 % < M
% < 100 %)
> Viscosity > Spindle Profile 1
Search SP-1 Stop
None
600 ml
Spindle SP-1
Speed 28.20 rpm
Maximum Viscosity 2269 mpa.s 0 η
mPa.s

Accuracy 22 mpa.s 00:00:00 0.0 M

% 0.00 n
rpm 10 mm

≈500ml


/// Assemble the selected spindle:
! Notice! > 10 mm
The motor should be switched off whenever the spindle is being removed or attached. Secure
and slightly lift the coupling shaft with one hand and screw the spindle (left-hand thread) with
the other hand.
In order to avoid air bubbles on the spindle, tilt and immerse the spindle into the fluid before /// Set the test speed (0 ... 200 rpm):
screwing it.
Note: Select the speed according to the viscosity of the test medium and the selected spindle. No
turbulence may occur in the test medium.

Profile 1 Profile 1
SP-1 Stop
None SP-1 Stop
None

0 η
mpa.s 0 η
mpa.s
n
00:00:00 0.0 M
% 0.00 rpm 00:00:00 0.0 M
% 100.00 rpmn

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 /// Start the test Menu navigation and structure
/// Menu navigation
› Press the “Menu” button.
› Select the menu by rotating the control knob to select the desired menu or sub-menu, which
can then be selected by pressing the control knob.
› Press or turn the control knob again to select the desired menu option and edit the values or
1. settings, or activate/deactivate a function.
ON › Rotate the control knob to “OK” or press the "Back" button or "Menu" button to end the
procedure and return to the previous menu.

Note: The menu option activated is highlighted blue on the screen.

Profile 1 Profile 1
SP-1 Stop
None SP-1 Stop
None Navigation menu:  Press the “Menu“ button and turn the control knob.
 Press the "Back" kutton or the "Menu" button.

0 η
mpa.s 83 η
mpa.s
SP-1 Stop
None
Menu
MENU Viscosity

n n
00:00:00 0.0 M
% 100.00 rpm 00:03:10 47.0 M
% 100.00 rpm Accuracy
Control mode
Density
...
0 mpa.s Back
Viscosity Back
Spindle

n
00:00:00 0.0 %M 0.00 rpm

Menu

/// SBS (Steel Ball Bearing Suspending) Note: If you press the “Menu“ key, the system skips directly back to the working screen.
› The ball bearing mounted model is available for the following devices: ROTAVISC me-vi / hi-vi I / If you press the “Back“ key, the system skips back to the previous display.
hi-vi II.
This robust ball bearing system allows you to change the spindle without the need for lifting
the coupling shaft.

SBS model devices are identified with the label “Ball Bearing”.

Note: To improve measuring precision and stability, we recommend warming up cold devices
without the spindle at 10 rpm for a period of 10 minutes.
Then restart and run a device self-test.

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/// Menu structure Profile Profile 1 
Factory setting Profile 2 -
Viscosity Accuracy Accurate - ... -
Balanced  Safety Password 000
Fast -
Speed list Automatic - Settings Language English 
Manual  German -
Density 1.000 g/cm3 ... -
Spindle List Standard spindle SP-1  Unit Temperature °C 
SP-2 - °F (not available for Japan) -
... - Viscosity mPa·s - Dyn Visc 
- m2/s (SI) - Kin Visc -
SP-12
cP - Dyn Visc -
Spiral S-SP -
cSt - Kin Visc -
ELVAS ELVAS-SP - Display Background Black 
DIN DIN-SP-5 - White -
DIN-SP-6 - Firmware Update Screen -
DIN-SP-7 -
VOL VOL-SP-2.1 - Sound Volume 100
VOL-SP-3.8 -
Factory Settings
... -
VOL-SP-9.4 - Communication Device Name ROTAVISC
VAN VAN-SP-1 - Printer Print Off
VAN-SP-2 - Report Print Viscosity None
... - Accuracy None
VAN-SP-4 - Torque None
Search Customized Spindle SP-x Speed None
Speed x.xx rpm Shear Stress None
Maximum viscosity 0 mPa·s Shear Rate None
Accuracy 0 mPa·s Temperature None
Density None
Menu Temperature Probe temperature -
Periodic Print Interval 0
Display -
Parameter-1 None
Calibration Actual temperature 25.5 ºC Parameter-2 None
Measuring temperature 25.5 ºC Parameter-3 None
Display Temperature -
Level meter - Information Viscosity Speed list Manual
Density 1.000 g/cm3
Graph Axis assignment Shear rate -
Shear stress - Spindle SP-x
Speed  Software Version x.x.xxx/x.xx
Temperature - Firmware Update Screen x.x.xxx/x.xx
Torque -
Viscosity 
Time - /// Menu details:
Axis scaling -
Programs Program Program 1 - Viscosity:
Program 2 -
... - Accuracy:
Ramp Ramp 1 - In this menu, you can select different measuring modes.
Ramp 2 - 1. Accurate: Provides higher accuracy on measuring result but needs longer measuring time.
... - 2. Balanced: Provides a balanced measuring accuracy and measuring time.
Stop condition Timer 00:00:00 3. Fast: Provides a fast measuring but with lower accuracy.
Torque Higher limit 0%
Lower limit 0%
Speed list:
Temperature Higher limit 0 ºC
In this menu, you can select different control modes.
Lower limit 0 ºC
1. Automatic: After you select the required spindle, the device will find a suitable measuring
Viscosity 0 mPa·s
speed.
None 
Hold values at end of program
2. Manual: You need select required spindle and also set a suitable measuring speed.
Deactivated
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 Density:
Program:
In this menu, you can set the fluid density from 0 to 9.999 g/cm3 for kinematic viscosity measuring.
Program:
Spindle: In this menu, 5 user-defined “speed-time” profiles can be created. A program can consist of up to
In this menu, you can select a required spindle for measuring. 10 segments.
1. List: According to the rough viscosity of the media to select a required spindle from the spindle Once a program has been selected, the following options are available:
list under different spindle groups (Standard spindle, Spiral, ELVAS...). A tick (√) show the selected
spindle and group. 1. Start:
2. Search: According to required speed and rough viscosity of the media to select a required spindle. Starts the program upon request of loop mode.
Note: The maximum viscosity (full scale range) can be automatically calculated basing on the Infinite loop: Upon completion of the last segment, the program continues with the first
selected spindle, the speed and the integrated spring series (lo-vi/me-vi/hi-vi I/hi-vi II). segment until the user ends the program by stopping a device function.
Loop count: Indicates the total number of loop cycles until program end.
Temperature:
When the selected program is started by pressing on menu option “Start” with rotating /
Probe Temperature: pressing knob, screen reminds the user to confirm the program (PR) control. Press “OK” with
In this menu, you can check the temperature of the media when the temperature sensor is rotating / pressing knob to start the program control.
connected.
Note: At the end of the program all device functions are switched off.
Display:
In this menu, you can specify the measured temperature value on the screen. A tick (√) show 2. Edit:
that the option is activated. Edit/change the selected program by pressing on the button “Edit“ with rotating / pressing
knob.
Calibration: Start to edit the selected program parameters (speed and time ) by pressing on the selected
In this menu, you can calibrate the connected temperature sensor with help of an external stand- program. You can “Edit”, “Delete“, “Insert“ and “Save“ the program segment with the rotat-
ard reference temperature thermometer. ing / pressing knob.
When you edit the program for at least one segment, symbol ( ) for respective program
Note: The temperature sensor must be calibrated whenever it is replaced or changed, or if a new will appear.
temperature sensor is installed. The temperature sensor supplied with the system is calibrated in
factory. In a program, user can define up to 10 program segments. The selected program segment is
highlighted in blue color. Then, the user can edit, delete, insert or save segment in this pro-
gram by rotating/pressing on the rotating / pressing knob.
Display: When editing a parameter (Speed / Time), press the rotating / pressing knob on the selected
parameter. The highlighted cursor changed into yellow color indicate that parameter can be
Temperature: edited by rotating the rotating / pressing knob.
In this menu, you can specify the measured temperature value on the screen. A tick (√) show When the “Back” button is pressed after editing, the program is saved after pressing on “OK“
that the option is activated. as reminding in the screen.

Level meter: 3. Delete:

In this menu, you can check the levelling status of the device. Delete the selected program by pressing on the button “Delete“ with rotating / pressing knob.
If a selected program is deleted by pressing on menu option “Delete” with rotating / pressing
knob, all the program parameters will be emptied. The symbol ( ) disappears.
Graph:
4. View:
Axis Assignment:
View the “Speed (rpm)-Timer (hh:mm:ss)“ graph of the selected program by pressing on the
In this menu you can select 2 parameters from the 7 options (shear rate, shear stress, speed...)
button “View“ with rotating / pressing knob.
for axis assignment. The ticks (√) show that the options that are activated. The selected param-
eters will be used for the graph in the profile.
5. Rename:
Rename the selected program by pressing on the button “Rename“ with rotating / pressing
Axis scaling:
knob.
When parameter “Time“ is not selected, the menu option “Axis scaling“ is disabled and shown
in grey color.
When you select “Time“ as one axis, the “Axis scaling” gets enabled and can be edited. You
can select 15, 30, 60 or 120 minutes as the axis scale. The selected scale will be used for the
graph in the profile.

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 Ramp: Units:
In this menu, 5 user-defined “Ramp” files can be created. In every ramp file, the user can define The ”Units“ option allows the user to select the desired unit for displaying the temperature and
below parameters: viscosity. A tick (√) indicates the unit that is set for the system.
1. Mode: The user can define the control mode as “Accurate”, “Balance“ or “Fast“. For details,
see “Accuracy“ under menu option “Viscosity“. Display:
2. Start: The user can define the start speed (0.01 to 200 rpm) for spindle. The ”Display“ option allows the user to change the background color of the home screen.
3. End: The user can define the end speed (0.01 to 200 rpm) for spindle.
4. Step: The user can define step (2 to 20) for ramp control. Sound:
5. Loop Back: The user can define the loop back as “On“ or “Off“ for the ramp control. The ”Sound” option allows the user to set the volume.

Stop Condition: Factory Settings:

In this menu, the user can define different conditions for stopping the device: Select the ”Factory settings” option by turning and pressing the rotating / pressing knob. The
1. Timer: The user can defined a specific time that at which the measurement stops. The device system requests confirmation to restore the factory settings. Pressing the ”OK” button resets all
shows the obtained viscosity value on the display. the system settings to the original standard values set at dispatch from the factory (see “Menu
2. Torque: The user can defined a torque range that at which the measurement stops. The structure”).
device shows the obtained viscosity value on the display.
3. Temperature: The user can defined a temperature range that at which the measurement Communication:
stops. The device shows the obtained viscosity value on the display. Device name
4. Viscosity: The user can defined viscosity value that at which the measurement stops. The The ”Device name” menu option allows you to edit the device name.
device shows the obtained viscosity value on the display. Printer
5. None: When this option is activated, the function of "Stop Condition" is disabled. The selected measurement data can be printed out on a printer connected to the RS 232 plug.
During the measurement, a single press on the lock button will start the printing function, de-
Hold values at end of program: pending on the printer menu settings (Menu -> Settings -> Communication -> Printer).
In this menu, the user can activate / deactivate the option of holding the measurement values The printer symbol ( ) shown on the main screen header indicates that the printing state is
on the main screen at the end of program. activated.
1. Print:
Off: The printing function is disabled. The pressing on the lock button will not start / stop
Profile: the printing function.
On: A single press on the lock button will start / stop the printing function, depending on the
Load: printer menu settings. Printing is only possible during the measurement process.
In the “Load” menu, the user can define all setting in last operation as a profile. 2. Report print:
Single press the lock button, the printer symbol will occur on the main screen header and it
Delete: will disappear once the printing is completed.
In the “Delete” menu, the user can delete the loaded profile. When the user starts the printing, the parameters selected under the “Report print” will be
printed once.
Rename: 3. Periodic print:
In the “Rename” menu, the user can edit the profile name as required. The printer symbol will be shown on the main screen header until the printing is stopped
manually or the measurement is stopped.
Note: The profile name can include at maximum 15 letters or numbers. When the printing starts, the selected “Report print” parameters will be printed once, and
then followed by the selected “Periodic print” parameters at the user-defined interval time
until the lock button is pressed again or the measurement is stopped.
Safety: Interval time: 20 seconds ... 5 minutes
Parameter: Max. 3 parameters
Password: Note: The lock button comes with a dual functionality:
In the “Password” menu, the menu settings can be locked by a 3-digit password. 1. A single press on the lock button will enable / disable the printing function, depending on
the printer menu settings.
2. Pressing the lock button and holding it for a few seconds will lock the main screen and disa-
Setting: ble all other buttons as well as the control knob.
Languages: Information:
The “Languages“ option allows the user to select the desired language by turning and pressing The ”Information” option offers the user an overview of the most important system settings
the rotating / pressing knob. A tick (√) indicates the language that is set for the system. of the device.

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 Spindle information Interfaces and outputs
/// Spindle (lo-vi): Viscosity full-scale range based on speed: 1... 200 rpm The device can be operated by computer via an RS 232 or USB interface using the laboratory
software labworldsoft®.
The device software can also be updated with a PC via the RS 232 or USB port.
Spindle lo-vi (mPa·s)
SP-1: (Ø = 18.8 mm) 30 ... 6.0 x 103 Note: Please comply with the system requirements together with the operating instructions
and help section included with the software.
Ø

SP-2: (Ø = 18.7 mm) 150 ... 30 x 103 /// USB interface:

Ø The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a serial bus for connecting the device to the PC. Equipped with
USB devices can be connected to a PC during operation (hot plugging). Connected devices and
SP-3: (Ø = 12.6 mm) 600 ... 120 x 103 their properties are automatically recognized. The USB port can also be used to update firmware.
Ø

SP-4: (Ø = 3.2 mm) 3 x 103 ... 600 x 103 /// USB device drivers:
Ø First, download the latest driver for IKA devices with USB interface from:
http://www.ika.com/ika/lws/download/usb-driver.zip
Install the driver by running the setup file. Connect the IKA device through the USB data cable
/// Spindle (me-vi/hi-vi I / hi-vi II): Viscosity full-scale range based on speed: to the PC. The data communication runs through a virtual COM port.
1... 200 rpm Note: The USB driver is unnecessary for Windows 10 system. Don’t install it for Windows 10
system!

Spindle me-vi (mPa·s) hi-vi I (mPa·s) hi-vi II (mPa·s)

/// RS 232 interface:
SP-7: (Ø = 46.9 mm) 200 ... 40 x 103 400 ... 80 x 103 1600 ... 320 x 103
Configuration
Ø › The functions of the interface connections between the device and the automation system
are chosen from the signals specified in EIA standard RS 232 in accordance with DIN 66 020
Part 1.
SP-8: (Ø = 34.7 mm) 500 ... 100 x 103 1 x 103 ... 200 x 103 4 x 103 ... 800 x 103 › For the electrical characteristics of the interface and the allocation of signal status, standard
RS 232 applies in accordance with DIN 66 259 Part 1.
Ø
› Transmission procedure: asynchronous character transmission in start-stop mode.
› Type of transmission: full duplex.
SP-9: (Ø = 27.3 mm) 1 x 103 ... 200 x 103 2 x 103 ... 400 x 103 8 x 103 ... 1.6 x 106 › Character format: character representation in accordance with data format in DIN 66 022 for
start-stop mode. 1 start bit; 7 character bits; 1 parity bit (even); 1 stop bit.
Ø
› Transmission speed: 9600 bit/s.
› Data flow control: none
SP-10: (Ø = 21.1 mm) 2 x 103 ... 400 x 103 4 x 103 ... 800 x 103 16 x 103 ... 3.2 x 106 › Access procedure: data transfer from the device to the computer takes place only at the comput-
Ø er’s request.

SP-11: (Ø = 14.6 mm) 5 x 103 ... 1 x 106 10 x 103 ... 2 x 106 40 x 103 ... 8 x 106 /// Command syntax and format:
Ø
The following applies to the command set:
› Commands are generally sent from the computer (Leader) to the device (Follower).
SP-12: (Ø = 3.2 mm) 20 x 103 ... 4 x 106 40 x 103 ...8 x 106 160 x 103 ... 32 x 106 › The device sends only at the computer’s request. Even fault indications cannot be sent spon-
taneously from the device to the computer (automation system).
Ø › Commands are transmitted in capital letters.
› Commands and parameters including successive parameters are separated by at least one
space (Code: hex 0x20).
› Each individual command (incl. parameters and data) and each response are terminated with
Blank CR LF (Code: hex 0x0d hex 0x0A) and have a maximum length of 80 characters.
› The decimal separator in a number is a dot (Code: hex 0x2E).

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 The above details correspond as far as possible to the recommendations of the NAMUR work-
ing party (NAMUR recommendations for the design of electrical plug connections for analogue
Error codes
and digital signal transmission on individual items of laboratory control equipment, rev. 1.1).
The NAMUR commands and the additional specific IKA commands commissioning serve only The fault is shown by an error message on the display if the error occurs.
as low level commands for communication between the device and the PC. With a suitable ter- Proceed as follows in such case:
minal or communications program these commands can be transmitted directly to the device. › Switch the device off.
The IKA software package, Labworldsoft®, provides a convenient tool for controlling device › Carry out corrective measures.
and collecting data under MS Windows, and includes graphical entry features, for motor speed › Restart the device.
ramps for example. Error message Cause Effect Correction
Error 1 cable or motor disc sensor motor disc no feedback signal send back to service
Commands Function damaged
IN_NAME Read device name. IN_PV_84 Read density Error 2 cable or spring disc sensor spring disc no feedback signal send back to service
RESET Switch to normal operation mode OUT_SP_4 X Adjust the rated speed value damaged
(X = 0 ... 200) Error 4 motor or motor driver device can't work send back to service
IN_PV_3 Read external actual temperature
OUT_SP_81 n Select spindle damaged
IN_PV_4 Read the actual speed (rpm)
IN_PV_5 Read the actual torque (M%)
START_4 Start the motor If the action described fails to resolve the fault or another error code is displayed then take
STOP_4 Stop the motor one of the following steps:
IN_PV_80 Read visicocity
IN_ Read software ID and version › Contact the service department
IN_PV_82 Read shear rate › Send the device for repair, including a short description of the fault.
SOFTWARE_ID
IN_PV_83 Read shear stress

OUT_SP_81 n Spindle
(n)
1 SP-1 12 SP-12 23 VOL-SP-16.1 34 T-SP-1
2 SP-2 13 S-SP 24 VOL-SP-10.4 35 T-SP-2
3 SP-3 14 ELVAS-SP 25 VOL-SP-11.0 36 T-SP-3
4 SP-4 15 DIN-SP-5 26 VOL-SP-13.5 37 T-SP-4 Maintenance and cleaning
5 SP-5 16 DIN-SP-6 27 VOL-SP-9.0 38 T-SP-5
6 SP-6 17 DIN-SP-7 28 VOL-SP-9.4 39 T-SP-6
The device is maintenance-free. It is only subject to the natural wear and tear of components
7 SP-7 18 VOL-SP-2.1 29 VAN-SP-1 40 custom spindle 1
and their statistical failure rate.
8 SP-8 19 VOL-SP-3.8 30 VAN-SP-2 41 custom spindle 2
9 SP-9 20 VOL-SP-4.2 31 VAN-SP-3 42 custom spindle 3
10 SP-10 21 VOL-SP-6.7 32 VAN-SP-4 43 custom spindle 4 /// Cleaning
11 SP-11 22 VOL-SP-7.1 33 VAN-SP-5 44 custom spindle 5 › For cleaning disconnect the mains plug!
› Use only cleaning agents which have been approved by IKA to clean the devices:
Water containing surfactant / isopropyl alcohol.
/// Connection between the device and external devices: › Wear protective gloves during cleaning the device.
PC 1.1 Cable: This cable is required to connect RS 232 port to a PC. › Electrical device may not be placed in the cleansing agent for the purpose of cleaning.
› Do not allow moisture to get into the device when cleaning.
› Before using another than the recommended method for cleaning or decontamination, the
1
6 2 9
5
4
user must ascertain with IKA that this method does not destroy the device.
7 3 8
8 7 3
4 2
9 6
5 1

RxD 2
1 1 /// Ordering spare parts
2 RxD
TxD 3 3 TxD

GND 5
4 4
5 GND
PC When ordering spare parts, please give:
6
RTS 7
6
7 RTS
› device type,
CTS 8
9
8 CTS
9 › serial number, see type plate,
› item and designation of the spare part see www.ika.com,
USB 2.0 Cable (A – micro B): This cable is required to connect USB port to a PC.
› software version.
A

USB 2.0 micro B USB 2.0 A

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 /// Repairs Technical data
› Please only send devices in for repair that have been cleaned and are free of materials which
might present health hazards. General data
› For repair, please request the “Safety Declaration (Decontamination Certificate)” from Nominal voltage VDC 24
IKA or use the download printout of it from IKA website at www.ika.com. Power input W 24
› If your appliance requires repair, return it in its original packaging. Storage packaging is not Motor rating output W 4.8
sufficient when sending the device - also use appropriate transport packaging. Operating mode Automatic / Manual
Guard rail lo-vi / me-vi, hi-vi I, hi-vi II
Spindle set lo-vi / me-vi, hi-vi I, hi-vi II
Support rod diameter mm 16
Basic container volume ml 600 (low form beaker)
Interface USB, RS 232
Permissible ambient temperature °C + 5 ... + 40
Permissible relative humidity % 80
Accessories IP code according to EN 60529 IP 40
Dimensions (W × D × H) (without support rod) mm 130 × 176 × 305
› ROTAVISC lo-vi standard spindle series Weight kg 2.3
› ROTAVISC me-vi standard spindle series Operation at a terrestrial altitude m max. 2000
› VAN-1: Van spindle Viscosity measuring function
› DINS-1: DIN adapter Max. measuring viscosity: lo-vi mPa·s 6.0 x 106
› ELVAS-1: Extremely low viscosity adapter me-vi 40 x 106
› VOLS-1: Low volume adapter hi-vi I 80 x 106
hi-vi II 320 x 106
› SAS-1: Spiral adapter
› Standard silicon oil CAL-0-5 to CAL-0-10000 Viscosity accuracy % ± 1 of full scale range
Viscosity repeatablility % ± 0.2 of full scale range
For further accessiores see www.ika.com. Speed range rpm 0.01 ... 200
Speed setting accuracy: in range 0.01... 1 rpm rpm 0.01
in range 1... 200 rpm 0.1
Speed display TFT LCD
Max. permitted density kg/dm3 9.999
Direction of rotation counterclockwise
Torque measuring function
Torque display TFT LCD
Torque measurement M%
Overload protection yes
Temperature measuring function
Connection for external temperature sensor PT 100
Temperature measuring range °C -100 ... 300
Working temperature display TFT LCD
Temperature measurement resolution K 0.1
Temperature measurement accuracy:
-100 °C ... +150 °C K 0.1+tolerance PT 100 (DIN EN 60751 class A)
150 °C ... +300 °C 0.2+tolerance PT 100 (DIN EN 60751 class A)
Timer function
Timer display TFT LCD
Timer setting range min. 0 ... 6000
Power supply
Input voltage VAC 100 ... 240
A 0.6
Hz 50 / 60
Output VDC 24 VDC
W 24 LPS (limited power source)
Protection class 2 (double insulated)
Subject to technical changes!
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 Warranty Appendix A “Range coefficient“
› In accordance with IKA Terms and Conditions of Sale, the warranty period is 24 months. For Using the “Range coefficient“, the maximum viscosity that can be measured with a specific
claims under the warranty please contact your local dealer. You may also send the machine spindle can be quickly determined.
direct to our factory, enclosing the delivery invoice and giving reasons for the claim. You will 1. Identify the selected spindle and the viscometer spring sensor (lo-vi/me-vi/hi-vi l/hi-vi ll).
be liable for freight costs. 2. Find the “Range coefficient“ in below table.
3. Divide the range coefficient by the spindle speed.
› The warranty does not cover worn out parts, nor does it apply to faults resulting from improp- E.g.: If you choose me-vi viscometer with SP-6 spindle: Range coefficient is 10,000.
er use, insufficient care or maintenance not carried out in accordance with the instructions in At speed of 10 rpm, the maximum viscosity (mPa·s) is 10,000/10=1,000 mPa·s
this operating manual.
Spindle lo-vi me-vi hi-vi l hi-vi II

SP-1 6,000 64,000 128,000 512,000

SP-2 30,000 320,000 640,000 2,560,000
SP-3 120,000 1,280,000 2,560,000 10,240,000
SP-4 600,000 6,400,000 12,800,000 51,200,000
SP-5 1,200,000 12,800,000 25,600,000 102,400,000
SP-6 937 10,000 20,000 80,000
SP-7 3,750 40,000 80,000 320,000
SP-8 9,375 100,000 200,000 800,000
SP-9 18,750 200,000 400,000 1,600,000
SP-10 37,500 400,000 800,000 3,200,000
SP-11 93,750 1,000,000 2,000,000 8,000,000
SP-12 375,000 4,000,000 8,000,000 32,000,000
S-SP 98,400 1,050,000 2,100,000 8,400,000
ELVAS-SP 600 6,400 12,800 51,200
DIN-SP-5 1,144 12,200 24,400 97,600
DIN-SP-6 3,420 36,500 73,000 292,000
DIN-SP-7 11,340 121,300 242,600 970,400
VOL-SP-2.1 117,200 1,250,000 2,500,000 10,000,000
VOL-SP-3.8 46,880 500,000 1,000,000 4,000,000
VOL-SP-4.2 120,000 1,280,000 2,560,000 10,240,000
VOL-SP-6.7 3,000 32,000 64,000 256,000
VOL-SP-7.1 4,688 50,000 100,000 400,000
VOL-SP-16.1 480,000 5,120,000 10.240,000 40,960,000
VOL-SP-10.4 23,440 250,000 500,000 2,000,000
VOL-SP-11.0 46,880 500,000 1,000,000 4,000,000
VOL-SP-13.5 93,750 1,000,000 2,000,000 8,000,000
VOL-SP-9.0 30,000 320,000 640,000 2,560,000
VOL-SP-9.4 60,000 640,000 1,280,000 5,120,000

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 Spindle lo-vi me-vi hi-vi l hi-vi II Appendix B “ASTM Specifications“
VAN-SP-1 2,456 26,200 52,400 459,600
VAN-SP-2 10,404 111,000 222,000 888,000 The following ASTM specifications describe the use of IKA viscometers and accessories.
VAN-SP-3 50,146 535,000 1,070,000 4,280,000 D 115-17 Methods of Testing Varnishes Used for Electrical Insulation

VAN-SP-4 508,954 5,430,000 10,860,000 43,4440,000 D 789-15 Test Methods for Determination of Relative Viscosity, Melting Point, and Moisture Content
of Polyamide (PA)
VAN-SP-5 199,645 2,130,000 4,260,000 8,520,000
D 1076-15 Specification for Rubber-Concentrated, Ammonia Preserved, Creamed and Centrifuged
T-SP-1 18,750 200,000 400,000 1,600,000 Natural Latex
T-SP-2 37,440 400,000 800,000 3,200,000 D 1417-16 Methods of Testing Rubber Latices- Synthetic
T-SP-3 93,600 1,000,000 2,000,000 8,000,000 D 1439-15 Methods of Testing Sodium Carboxymethyl-cellulose
T-SP-4 187,200 2,000,000 4,000,000 16,000,000 D 1824-16 Test Method for Apparent Viscosity of Plastisols and Organosols at Low Shear Rates by
T-SP-5 468,000 5,000,000 10,000,000 40,000,000 Brookfield Viscometer

T-SP-6 936,000 10,000,000 20,000,000 80,000,000 D 2196-15 Test Methods for Rheological Properties on Non-Newtonian Materials by Rotational
(Brookfield) Viscometer

For measuring spindles of SP-1, SP-2, SP-6 and ELVAS-SP, experiment has verified approximate D 2364-15 Standard Methods of Testing Hydroxyethyl-cellulose
turbulence transition situations in the following conditions: D 2556-14 Test Method for Apparent Viscosity of Adhesives Having Shear Rate Dependent Flow Properties
1. SP-1 lo-vi spindle, 15 mPa·s at 60 rpm, rpm/mPa·s = 4; D 2669-16 Test Method for Apparent Viscosity of Petroleum Waxes Compounded With Additives (Hot Melts)
2. SP-2 lo-vi spindle, 100 mPa·s at 200 rpm, rpm/mPa·s = 2
3. SP-6 me-vi spindle, 100 mPa·s at 50 rpm, rpm/mPa·s = 0.5 D 2983-17 Test Method for Low-Temperature Viscosity of Automotive Fluid Lubricants Measured by
the Brookfield Viscometer
4. ELVAS-SP, 0.85 mPa·s at 60 rpm, rpm/mPa·s = 70.6
If the rpm/mPas ratio exceeds above values, turbulent situation may occur to the spindles listed D 3236-15 Test Method for Apparent Viscosity of Hot Melt Adhesives and Coating Materials (Reapproved
above. 1999)
D 3468-99 Standard Specification for Liquid- Applied Neoprene and Chlorosulfonated Polyethylene
For measuring spindles ranging from VAN-SP-1 to VAN-SP-4: Used in Roofing and Waterproofing
Artificially higher viscosity readings may be introduced by turbulence at speeds of above 10 rpm. D 3716-14 Method of Testing Emulsion Polymers for Use in Floor Polishes
D 3791-90 Standard Practice for Evaluating the Effects of Heat on Asphalts
D 4046-14 Test Method for Viscosity of Chemical Grouts by the Brookfield Viscometer (Laboratory
Method)
D 4889-15 Standard Test Methods for Polyurethane Raw Materials: Determination of Viscosity of
Crude or Modified Isocyanates
D 5018-89 Standard Test Method for Shear Viscosity of Coal-Tar and Petroleum Pitches (Reapproved
1999)
D 5133-01 Standard Test Method for Low Temperature, Low Shear Rate, Viscosity/Temperature
Dependence of Lubricating Oils Using a Temperature-Scanning Technique
D6267-13 Standard Test Method for Apparent Viscosity of Hydrocarbon Resins at Elevated Temperatures
D6895-06 Standard Test Method for Rotational Viscosity of Heavy Duty Diesel Drain Oils at 100°C
D4402-15 Standard Test Method For Viscosity Determination Of Asphalt At Elevated Temperatures Using
A Rotational Viscometer
D6080-12a Standard Practice for Defining the Viscosity Characteristics of Hydraulic Fluids

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