Model D Helipath Stand Instructions
These instructions apply to both the Standard and Magnetic versions.
UPRIGHT CLAMP KNOB
(VS-41Y) VISCOMETER HEAD
ROD
(Not included with
(VS-38)
Helipath Stand)
REVERSING ROD
(Top & Bottom)
BUBBLE LEVEL
POWER SWITCH BUBBLE
LEVEL
POWER INDICATOR
LIGHT
CHUCK, WEIGHT & CLOSER
DRIVE UNIT (HS-1Y) ASSEMBLY
(BTU-18Y for screw-on attachment)
(BTU-18MY for Magnetic atachemnt)
DISENGAGING T-BAR SPINDLE
LEVER (T-A thru T-F)
HELIPATH POWER CORD
for 220V
SPINDLE SET - includes 6 T-Bar Spindles (T-A thru T-F),
GEAR RACK Chuck, Weight & Closer Assembly & Case
(Rear) ADJUSTABLE (SST for screw-on attachment)
STOP (2) (SSTM for Magnetic attachment)
(HS-23Y)
HELIPATH POWER CORD
for 230V
BASE with LEVELING
SCREWS (GV-1201) LOCK
WASHER
SCREW
LEVELING
SCREWS (2)
(GV-1203)
Electrical Certifications
Conform to CE Standards:
BSEN 61326: Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use - EMC requirements.
BSEN 61010-1: Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use
Airborne Noise Emissions - levels do not exceed 70 dB(A).
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Check carefully to see that all components are received with no concealed damage.
1 drive unit (HS-1Y) Spindle Set (SST) includes: or Spindle Set (SSTM) for Magnetic includes:
1 base (GV-1201) • 6 T-bar spindles (T-A — T-F) • 6 T-bar spindles (T-A — T-F)
2 leveling screws (GV-1203) • 1 chuck/closer/weight assembly (BTU-18Y) • 1 chuck/closer/weight assembly (BTU-18MY)
1 upright rod (VS-38) • 1 spindle box (TU-25Y) • 1 spindle box (TU-25Y)
2 adjustable stops (HS-23Y)
Utilities
Input Voltage: 115 VAC or 230 VAC
Input Frequency: 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption: 50 VA
Power Cord Color Code
United States Outside United States
Hot (live) Black Brown
Neutral White Blue
Ground (earth) Green Green/Yellow
Stand Assembly
Insert the upright rod in the base, positioning the gear rack facing toward the rear. Thread the screw with lock washer into
rod under the base, but do not tighten. Slide one adjustable stop down the upright rod, with locking plate facing up. With the
drive unit handle clamp facing forward, depress the disengaging lever and slide the drive unit down the upright rod. Slide the
other adjustable stop down the upright rod above the drive unit; again, locking plate of adjustable stop faces up. Center the
complete assembly between the base legs and tighten the screw into the upright rod. Install the clamp knob, but do not tighten.
The Helipath Stand must be electrically grounded (earthed) to ensure against electronic
failure.
This device may have been supplied with a power cord without an end connector. An end
connector must be attached prior to operation. Attach the end connector in accordance
with local electrical requirements.
Connect the Helipath Stand only to an electrically grounded (earthed) power supply.
Viscometer Mounting
Insert For Dial models with serial numbers below 200,000, lower the Viscometer power cord into the handle clamp slot with
the cord passing to the left of the upright rod (Dial viscometers only). For Digital models and Dial models with serial numbers
above 200,000, slide the Viscometer handle core into the handle clamp and tighten the clamp knob. Check the lateral position
of the Viscometer relative to the base. Make adjustments and retighten the screw as required to center the Viscometer between
the base legs. Referring to the stand bubble level, adjust the base leveling screws until the stand is level. Referring to the
Viscometer bubble level, position the Viscometer until the bubble is centered and tighten the clamp knob.
CAUTION: Position the power cords so that they do not interfere with the travel of the drive unit.
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Viscometer Operation
Note: If your viscometer was supplied with a guard leg, this guard leg is not used when using T-bar spindles. Re-
move it from the viscometer by loosening the round thumbscrew on the back of the guard leg.
With the system assembled and mounted as shown in the illustration, insert the spindle into the chuck before attaching the
chuck to the Viscometer. Then connect the chuck/closer/weight assembly, with spindle, to the Viscometer. (Note: the left-hand
coupling thread for instruments which require spindle attachment by screwing on. Instruments with Magnetic design have
direct insertion of the spindle assembly into the magnetic coupling on the viscometer.)
Refer to the Helipath Stand Spindle Ranges sheet and select a T-bar spindle. Slide the spindle into the chuck and tighten.
Lower the spindle into the fluid by depressing the disengaging lever on the Helipath Drive Unit. Recommended initial spindle
location is achieved when the bottom of the T spindle is 1/4” above the surface of the test material. Push the reversing rod on
the drive unit down. Make sure that the drive unit is OFF (the yellow light on the top of the drive unit will not be illuminated).
Turn the Viscometer motor on and allow for one to two revolutions of the spindle before turning on the Helipath Drive Unit
which when switched on, will travel 7/8” per minute. Set the adjustable stops to accommodate the travel of the Helipath that
will provide the desired penetration of the spindle (do not go closer than 1/4” from the bottom of the test material container).
Turn on the Helipath Drive Unit (the yellow light will now be illuminated). NOTE: Brookfield does not recommend operating
the Viscometer at RPMs greater than 12, when using the Helipath Stand Accessory.
Observe the dial reading or % torque display (on Digital Models). Record readings where necessary, keeping in mind that low
rotational speeds may produce the best results. In this way, a figure will be obtained for the consistency at equal increments
of penetration through the material. Operation at low rotational speeds will usually produce optimum readings. Multiple
readings should be taken as the T-bar travels through the helical cycle (approximately every 15-20 seconds).
Note: 1) It is recommended that the spindles be cleaned after each measurement.
2) The spindle can be placed anywhere in the sample material’s container prior to use, as long as rotation
of the spindle is not impeded.
3) It is not recommended to use T-Bar spindles to check calibration of your instrument. Use the standard
spindles which came with your instrument.
Viscometer Range Data
Range Data* (T-Bar Spindles) - applicable to Dial Reading & Digital Viscometers/Rheometers
DIAL READING DV1M DV2T DV3T/DVNext
LV 156 - 3.1M 156 - 3.1M 156 - 9.3M 156 - 9.3M
RV 2K - 20M 2K - 20M 2K - 100M 2K - 100M
HA 4K - 40M 4K - 40M 4K - 200M 4K - 200M
HB 16K - 160M 16K - 160M 16K - 800M 16K - 800M
* Ranges in centiPoise (cP) 1 cP = 1 mPa•s
** Maximum range shown is at 0.1 RPM
K = 1000
M = 1,000,000
Note: Max. viscosity at 0.3 RPM for LV with T-F; Min. for LV at 12 RPM with
T-A at 10% FSR. Max. viscosity at 0.1 RPM for RV/HA/HB with T-F;
Min. for RV/HA/HB at 10 RPM with T-A at 10% FSR.
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Spindle Range Data
This Universal Spindle Range table lists the Spindle Range Coefficients for all (6) T-bar spindles. Dividing the coefficient number by any
rotational speed will give the full scale viscosity range for a Viscometer/Rheometer spindle/speed combination. (The Auto Range key on
DV-E, DV-I+, DV-II+ or DV=III+ instruments provides this information in the digital display).
Spindle Range Coefficient
Spindle Entry Code LV RV HA HB
T-A 91 18,750 200,000 400,000 1,600,000
T-B 92 37,440 400,000 800,000 3,200,000
T-C 93 93,600 1,000,000 2,000,000 8,000,000
T-D 94 187,200 2,000,000 4,000,000 16,000,000
T-E 95 468,000 5,000,000 10,000,000 40,000,000
T-F 96 936,000 10,000,000 20,000,000 80,000,000
(Analog/Dial Viscometer)
Example:
1) Determine the full scale viscosity range (100% of scale) of a T-C spindle running on a RV Series @ 5 RPM.
Full Scale Range Spindle Coefficient 1,000,000
= Spindle Speed = 5 RPM = 200,000 cP
2)
Determine minimum viscosity range (10% of full scale) at above conditions.
Min. Visc. Range Full Scale Range 200,000
= = = 20,000 cP
10 10
Note: Maximum operable speed when using Helipath Stand is 10 or 12 RPM depending on speeds available on your viscometer.
Spindle Factors (for Analog/Dial Viscometers)
Speed LVT Viscometer Speed RVT Viscometer
(RPM) T-A T-B T-C T-D T-E T-F (RPM) T-A T-B T-C T-D T-E T-F
12 15.6 31.2 78 156 390 780 10 200 400 1K 2K 5K 10K
6 31.2 62.4 156 312 780 1.56K 5 400 800 2K 4K 10K 20K
3 62.4 124.8 312 624 1.56K 3.12K 4 500 1K 2.5K 5K 12.5K 25K
1.5 124.8 249.6 624 1.248K 3.12K 6.24K 2.5 800 1.6K 4K 8K 20K 40K
0.6 312 624 1.56K 3.12K 7.8K 15.6K 2 1K 2K 5K 10K 25K 50K
0.3 624 1.248K 3.12K 6.24K 15.6K 31.2K 1 2K 4K 10K 20K 50K 100K
0.5 4K 8K 20K 40K 100K 200K
Speed HAT Viscometer Speed HBT Viscometer
(RPM) T-A T-B T-C T-D T-E T-F (RPM) T-A T-B T-C T-D T-E T-F
10 400 800 2K 4K 10K 20K 10 1.6K 3.2K 8K 16K 40K 80K
5 800 1.6K 4K 8K 20K 40K 5 3.2K 6.4K 16K 32K 80K 160K
2.5 1.6K 3.2K 8K 16K 40K 80K 2.5 6.4K 12.8K 32K 34K 160K 320K
1 4K 8K 20K 40K 100K 200K 1 16K 32K 80K 160K 400K 800K
0.5 8K 16K 40K 80K 200K 400K 0.5 32K 64K 160K 320K 800K 1.6M
K = 1,000 Spindle Crossbar Length - Inches (mm)
M= 1,000,000 T-A 1,894 (48.1)
T-B 1,435 (36.4)
T-C 1,065 (27.1)
T-D 0.804 (20.4)
T-E 0.604 (15.3)
T-F 0.430 (10.9)
To calculate viscosity in centipoise (cP), multiply the dial reading by the factor corresponding to the viscometer spindle and speed combination
utilized. 1cP = 1mPa•s
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