Operating Manual Dyniscolcr7000 Series & Rheosights
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From lab to production, providing a window into the process Dynisco LCR7000 Series & RheoSights Setting the standard for Evaluating Polymer Melt Flow Characteristics Operating Manual LCR7000 & RHEOSIGHTS P/N: 974194 | Rev: A | ECO: 52468 www.dynisco.com -1- From lab to production, providing a window into the process Contents Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................ 5 Getting Started ....................................................................................................................................................... 7 Safety ...................................................................................................................................................................... 14 Test Drive .............................................................................................................................................................. 20 RheoSights Operations ..................................................................................................................................... 23 Set Up Test Page ................................................................................................................................................. 25 HAMA Laser Micrometer ................................................................................................................................. 33 Rheometer Control Screen ............................................................................................................................. 35 Plotting and Analyzing your Data ................................................................................................................ 37 Built-in Functionalities of the Graphing Tool ................................................................................ 38 RheoSights Reports ........................................................................................................................................... 47 Formulas Used in Data Analysis ................................................................................................................... 54 Apparent Shear Rate Calculation: ...................................................................................................... 54 Apparent Shear Stress Calculation: ................................................................................................... 54 Apparent Shear Viscosity ...................................................................................................................... 55 Volumetric Flow Rate Calculation: .................................................................................................... 55 Mass Flow Rate Calculation: ................................................................................................................. 56 Introduction to Rheology ................................................................................................................................ 57 Simple Shear Deformation .................................................................................................................... 57 Viscosities of some Common Materials ............................................................................................... 62 ......................................................................................................................................................................... 62 Pseudoplastic ............................................................................................................................................. 63 Dilatant ......................................................................................................................................................... 63 Thixotropic .................................................................................................................................................. 63 Rheopectic ................................................................................................................................................... 63 Where: η is viscosity, τ is the shear stress and γ is the shear rate. ................................................. 64 Advantages of a pressure transducer ................................................................................................... 67 Disadvantages of a pressure transducer ............................................................................................ 67 Maintenance and Calibration ........................................................................................................................ 71 Galaxy ..................................................................................................................................................................... 87 LCR7000 & RHEOSIGHTS P/N: 974194 | Rev: A | ECO: 52468 www.dynisco.com -2- From lab to production, providing a window into the process Extras ...................................................................................................................................................................... 89 Measurement of Melt Density .............................................................................................................. 89 The Non-Newtonian Index .................................................................................................................... 89 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................................. 91 Parts List ................................................................................................................................................................ 94 DIES and ORFICES .................................................................................................................................... 94 Die Design and Configuration .............................................................................................................. 97 Supplied Hand Tools ......................................................................................................................................... 98 LCR 7000 SPARE PARTS LIST ................................................................................................................ 100 Navigating the Keypad ................................................................................................................................... 103 The Keypad ............................................................................................................................................... 103 Keypad Definitions ................................................................................................................................. 103 Conversion Factors .......................................................................................................................................... 105 Example Runs .................................................................................................................................................... 106 Support Vendors .............................................................................................................................................. 110 RAM Rate / Shear Rate Table ...................................................................................................................... 112 Reference Books ............................................................................................................................................... 113 Glossary of Terms …………………………………………………………………………………………………..115 LCR7000 & RHEOSIGHTS P/N: 974194 | Rev: A | ECO: 52468 www.dynisco.com -3- From lab to production, providing a window into the process LCR7000 & RHEOSIGHTS P/N: 974194 | Rev: A | ECO: 52468 www.dynisco.com -4- From lab to production, providing a window into the process Introduction 1. How to use this manual This manual describes the setup procedure and basic operation of the DYNISCO POLYMER TESTS 7000 series capillary rheometers. It provides the complete description of resources at your command when operating your rheometer. It is not necessary to read this manual in its entirety; however, even experienced rheologists and technicians can benefit from the safety tips and cleaning suggestions learned over many years of operating these rheometers at our in-house polymer testing labs. The Getting Started Chapter explains the details of setting up the instrument, important safety issues, and walks the user through two standard tests. Experienced users may wish to skip over the initial runs if familiar with entering programs into the rheometer. 2. Typographic Conventions Italics: Rheological items which, have defining equations presented in this manual, are shown in italics. Bold Italics: These are parameters that are set from the front panel on the rheometer (i.e. Melt Time, Delay Time etc.). These parameters are entered into the rheometer's control programs via the rheometer keypad. BOLD ALL CAPITALS: This indicates an actual key found on the rheometer keypad. Usage is as follows: Press the ESC button to stop the rheometer movement. Underlined Items: Underlined items head paragraphs or sections that pertain to the particular item or model underlined. If you do not have or are not interested in the underlined item skip the section that follows it. Underlining is also