The miniQV®-X is a fully automated, single-bath, benchtop viscometer for rapid kinematic viscosity measurement of transparent and opaque liquids with ASTM D445 precision capability. A 25-position sample handler allows unattended processing. The fast-run tube covers a 10-fold viscosity range between 5 mm²/s (cSt) and 800 mm²/s (cSt) from 40 °C to 100 °C. The miniQV-X has been optimized for condition monitoring of used oils.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Compact, robust design
- Temperature range: ambient to 100 °C (± 0.01 °C)
- Kinematic viscosity range:
- 5 mm²/s (cSt) to 800 mm²/s (cSt) in 10-fold increments at 40 °C
- 5 mm²/s (cSt) to 50 mm²/s (cSt) in 10-fold increments at 100 °C
- Fits in roughly the same benchtop area as an analytical balance
- A well tested CANNON viscometer platform offers reliability and dependable support
High speed analysis
- Analysis time: typically 3 minutes or less per test
- 25-position removable sample handler provides unattended operation
- Follows most ASTM D445 principles but with shorter flow times to accommodate rapid analysis
Fully automated benchtop testing
- Affordable alternative to labor-intensive manual Kinematic Viscosity testing
- Automates labor intensive tasks of sample measurement and viscometer tube washing and drying
- Single PC manages up to 4 instruments using VISCPRO® software
Reduced consumable costs
- ASTM D446/ISO 3105 fast run Ubbelohde-style tube reduces solvent usage/disposal costs
- Low sample volume requirement of just 4 mL to 5 mL per test and solvent consumption of just 8 mL per test
- Uses disposable, low-cost HDPE sample vials
Simplified maintenance & test versatility
- Modular bath for easy maintenance access
- Operators replace tubes in minutes, eliminating the need to schedule related service calls
- Single-point temperature calibration avoids tube recalibration costs and maximizes test flexibility
- Standard dual solvent input
| UNIT WEIGHT | Unit:: 27 kg (60 lb) |
|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS (W X D X H) | Unit: 25.4 cm × 43.7 cm × 59.8 cm (10.0 in × 17.2 in × 23.5 in) |
| SHIPPING DIMENSIONS (W X D X H) | : 73.7 cm × 63.5 cm × 94.0 cm (29.0 in × 25.0 in × 37.0 in) |
| SHIPPING WEIGHT (WITH ALL ITEMS) | 63.5 kg (140 lb) |
| MAXIMUM THROUGHPUT | 20 tests per hour |
| SAMPLE CAPACITY | 25 |
| VISCOSITY RANGE |
5 mm²/s (cSt) to 800 mm²/s (cSt) in 10-fold increments at 40 °C* 5 mm²/s (cSt) to 50 mm²/s (cSt) in 10-fold increments at 100 °C |
| TIMING RESOLUTION | 0.01 s (timing accuracy to ± 0.001 s) |
| TEMPERATURE RANGE AND ACCURACY | 40 °C and 100 °C, ± 0.01 °C |
| MINIMUM SAMPLE/SOLVENT VOLUME | 4 mL to 5 mL sample*/8 mL solvent per test |
| OPERATING CONDITIONS | 15 °C to 30 °C, 10% to 75% relative humidity (non-condensing), Installation Category II; Pollution Degree 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS | 100 Vac,50/60 Hz; 115 Vac,50/60 Hz; 230 Vac,50/60 Hz; 1000 watts power consumption |
| COMPLIANCE | CE Mark; EMC directive (2004/108/EC); Low voltage directive (2006/95/EC); HI-POT (1900 Vdc,60 sec.); ROHS |
| ADDITIONAL STANDARD FEATURES | Internal heated waste drain lines, dual solvent input |
| DATA OUTPUT | RS-232 via RS-485 |