Operating Instructions

Automated Viscosity
Analyzer
HVU 480, HVU481 und HVU482

Walter Herzog GmbH

Testing Equipment for Petroleum Products

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D-97912 Lauda-Königshofen, P.O.Box 1241
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© Copyright 1996 WALTER HERZOG GmbH,

D-97922 Lauda-Königshofen
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Contents

1 Introduction 7
1.1 General ..................................................................................................................... 7
1.2 Amendment to Operating Instructions ..................................................................... 8

2 Technical Specifications 9
2.1 Unit Values HVU 480/481 ....................................................................................... 9
2.2 Unit Values HVU 482 ............................................................................................ 10
2.3 Ambient and Operation Conditions ....................................................................... 11

3 HVU 480/481/482 Configuration 13

3.1 General ................................................................................................................... 13
3.2 Ordering information HVU481: ............................................................................. 14
3.3 Ordering information HVU482:............................................................................. 15
3.4 Accessories specific for HVU481 .......................................................................... 17
3.5 Accessories specific for HVU482: ......................................................................... 18
3.6 Accessories for HVU481 and HVU482: ................................................................ 20
3.7 HVU 482 NTC Capillaries (Sensor B) ................................................................... 25
3.8 HVU 482 with capillaries from the HVU480/481 ................................................. 25

4 HVU 480/481/482 Installation 27

4.1 General ................................................................................................................... 27
4.2 HVU 480/481 Installation Procedure ..................................................................... 27
4.2.1 Cleaning Solvents for HVU 480/481......................................................... 28
4.3 HVU 482 Installation Procedure ............................................................................ 29
4.3.1 Solvents for HVU 482 ............................................................................... 30
4.3.2 Filling of the drying tubes ......................................................................... 31
4.3.3 Installation of the drying tubes .................................................................. 32
4.4 Connection of a slop sensor (Accessory) ............................................................... 32
4.4.1 Not networked units with slop sensor........................................................ 32
4.4.2 Several units with one common used slop sensor ..................................... 32
4.4.3 Networked units with own slop sensor ...................................................... 32
4.5 Coding of the measurement points ......................................................................... 33
4.6 Connection between HVU 480/481/482 and printer .............................................. 33
4.7 Connection of several HVU 480/481/482 units to one printer ............................... 34
4.8 Connection of several HVU 480/481/482 units to a PC ........................................ 34

5 HVU 480/481/482 Operation 36

5.1 Menu Range ........................................................................................................... 36

6 Program Measurement 37
6.1 General ................................................................................................................... 37
6.2 Sample Identification ............................................................................................. 38
6.3 Programming of parameters ................................................................................... 38

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6.4 Bath heating? ......................................................................................................... 39

6.5 Start of testing procedure ....................................................................................... 39
6.6 Aborting the viscosity measurement ...................................................................... 39
6.7 Viscosity measurement procedure ......................................................................... 40
6.8 End of test .............................................................................................................. 40
6.8.1 Display of viscosity and flow periods ....................................................... 40
6.8.2 Printing test results .................................................................................... 41
6.9 Program Overview ................................................................................................. 42

7 Parameter Program 45
7.1 General information ............................................................................................... 45
7.2 Standard/non-standard ........................................................................................... 46
7.3 Left Capillary ......................................................................................................... 46
7.4 Right Capillary ....................................................................................................... 46
7.5 Programming Analysis Tolerance .......................................................................... 46
7.6 Cleaning ................................................................................................................. 47
7.7 Pre-flush ................................................................................................................. 48
7.8 Solvent 1 ................................................................................................................ 48
7.9 Solvent 2 ................................................................................................................ 49
7.10 Drying .................................................................................................................... 49
7.11 Sample Measurement ............................................................................................. 50
7.12 Equilibration time .................................................................................................. 50
7.13 Equilibration type ................................................................................................... 50
7.14 Temperature Units (°C/°F) ..................................................................................... 51
7.15 Bath Temperature ................................................................................................... 51
7.16 Bath calibration ...................................................................................................... 52
7.17 Cooling valve temperature ..................................................................................... 53
7.18 Acceleration due to gravity .................................................................................... 53
7.19 Slop sensor connected? .......................................................................................... 54
7.20 Data transfer ........................................................................................................... 54
7.21 Printer..................................................................................................................... 55
7.22 Print........................................................................................................................ 55
7.23 Printing Viscosity Results ...................................................................................... 55
7.24 Capillary Calibration .............................................................................................. 56
7.25 Text Language ....................................................................................................... 56
7.26 Interval air dryer .................................................................................................... 57
7.27 Bath heating? ......................................................................................................... 57
7.28 Parameter Print-out ................................................................................................ 57
7.29 Change Password ................................................................................................... 59
7.30 Parameter Overview ............................................................................................... 60

8 Viscosity measurements 65
8.1 General ................................................................................................................... 65
8.2 Drying of the viscometers for the HVU 482 .......................................................... 65
8.2.1 Bath temperature above the dew point ...................................................... 65
8.2.2 Bath temperature below the dew point ...................................................... 65
8.3 HVU482 and Viscometer with hose connection .................................................... 66
8.4 Measuring result deviations with the HVU 482 ..................................................... 66
8.5 HVU 482 specifics ................................................................................................. 67
8.6 Preparation and execution of viscosity measurements ........................................... 67

9 Diagnostic Program 69
9.1 General ................................................................................................................... 69
9.2 Check the Reference Resistors ............................................................................... 69
9.3 Bath Temperature Display ..................................................................................... 70
9.4 NIR detection left ................................................................................................... 70
9.5 NIR detection right ................................................................................................ 70

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9.6 NTC detection left .................................................................................................. 71

9.7 NTC detection right ............................................................................................... 71
9.8 Bath Cooling Valve ................................................................................................ 71
9.9 Bath Heaters ........................................................................................................... 72
9.10 Slop Tank Level ..................................................................................................... 72
9.11 Solvent left ............................................................................................................. 73
9.12 Solvent right ........................................................................................................... 73
9.13 Solenoid Valves Left .............................................................................................. 73
9.14 Solenoid Valves Right ........................................................................................... 74
9.15 Air Pressure Pump ................................................................................................. 74
9.16 Vacuum Pump ........................................................................................................ 74
9.17 Detection Left ........................................................................................................ 74
9.18 Detection Right ...................................................................................................... 75
9.19 Buzzer (acoustic signal) ......................................................................................... 75
9.20 Set the Clock 24/12 Hour Mode............................................................................. 75
9.21 Set the Clock Time ................................................................................................. 76
9.22 Date Programming ................................................................................................. 76
9.23 Inspek air dryer in .................................................................................................. 76
9.24 Bath Circulation Values ......................................................................................... 77
9.25 HVU 480/481/482 Software (manufacturer use only) ........................................... 77
9.26 Diagnostic Overview ............................................................................................. 79

10 Messages 83
10.1 Messages of the HVU 480/481/482 ....................................................................... 83
10.1.1 Error numbers  1.................................................................................... 84
10.1.2 Error numbers  10.................................................................................. 86
10.1.3 Error numbers  20.................................................................................. 88
10.1.4 Error numbers  30.................................................................................. 91
10.1.5 Error numbers  40.................................................................................. 91
10.1.6 Error numbers  60.................................................................................. 91
10.1.7 Error numbers  90.................................................................................. 92
10.1.8 Error messages that are coded into the flow out times ............................ 93

11 Cleaning Cycle 95
11.1 General information ............................................................................................... 95
11.2 Initial flushing ........................................................................................................ 96
11.3 Flushing ................................................................................................................. 96
11.4 Drying .................................................................................................................... 97
11.5 Cleaning Program Overview .................................................................................. 98

12 HVU 480/481/482 Construction Overview 99

12.1 HVU 480/481/482 Mechanics Overview ............................................................... 99
12.2 HVU 480/481/482 Electronics Overview ............................................................ 100

13 HVU 480/481/482 Serial Output 103

13.1 General ................................................................................................................. 103
13.2 Protocol Capillary Left......................................................................................... 104
13.3 Protocol Capillary Right ...................................................................................... 105
13.4 Protocol Example: ................................................................................................ 107

14 HVU 480/481/482 Calibration 109

14.1 General ................................................................................................................. 109
14.2 Available mercury thermometers ......................................................................... 110
14.3 Check of Time Measurement ............................................................................... 110

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15 Spare Parts 111

15.1 HVU 480 Spare Parts ........................................................................................... 111
15.2 Recommended spare parts for appr. 2 years of operation for HVU481+482 ....... 114
15.3 Recommended spare parts for appr. 2 years of operation specific for HVU481 .. 116
15.4 Recommended spare parts for appr. 2 years of operation specific for HVU482 .. 117
15.5 Other spare parts for HVU481 + HVU482 .......................................................... 118
15.6 Configuration of the Measurement Unit .............................................................. 122
15.7 CPU with keyboard and display controller 607-252 ............................................ 123
15.7.1 Configuration Master/Slave .................................................................. 123
15.7.2 Configuration Display controller ........................................................... 124

16 Peculiarities 125
16.1 Viscosity Determination acc. to DIN 51 562 ....................................................... 125

17 Maintenance 127
17.1 Maintenance work for HVU 482.......................................................................... 127
17.1.1 Maintenance of the drying tubes (optional) ........................................... 127
17.1.2 Removal of the moisture in the thermostated bath by heating............... 128

18 HVU 480/481/482 Documentation 129

18.1 General ................................................................................................................. 129
18.2 Resistance Table .................................................................................................. 130
18.3 Drawings and wiring diagrams ............................................................................ 131
18.4 HVU 480/481/482 Identification Diagrams ......................................................... 131

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1 Introduction

1.1 General
The viscosity determination for mineral oils, hydrocarbons and other transparent or
non-transparent liquids that behave like Newton's fluid represents a testing method
often required by the mineral oil industry. The product specifications define the
respective allowable viscosity range. Within the allowable limit ranges, it is thus
particularly important to achieve accurate measurements with an extremely high
reproducibility. This requires the use of a highly accurate viscometer, a viscosity
bath with an extremely high temperature stability and an accurate time measurement.
A number of glass viscometers are available to determine the kinematic viscosity.
The Ubbelohde viscometer with a suspended sphere level has proven to be a device
producing the most accurate measurements. Due to the design features of the unit,
the coefficient of expansion exhibited by the glass at different temperatures has such
a minor effect that it can be neglected.
The Herzog HVU 480/481/482 is based on this Ubbelohde viscometer and uses a
fourth glass tube to obtain an automatic cleaning phase; it is available in two
versions.

• With NIR - Can be used for transparent to very dark samples (order no.
04805-000-XX). When the meniscus is no longer operative due to the low
transparency exhibited by the sample, the HVU 480/481/482 program switches
automatically to the through-view mode.

• With NTC - Used for non-transparent samples or for samples that absorb NIR
(near infrared) or reflect through solid bodies (order no. 04806-000-XX).
NIR and NTC viscometers can be used simultaneously in a HVU 480/481/482
bath.
The Herzog HVU 480/481/482 is fitted with a viscosity bath to receive 2 HVU
480/481/482 Ubbelohde viscometers yielding a measurement range of between +20
°C and +150 °C, with an automatic washing and drying device, electronic time
measurement unit and a program that meets the requirements of our world-wide
clients (manufacture and supply of viscometers since 1977). A special silicon oil is
required as the bath liquid. The unit was designed such that it includes features to
protect the environment (small solvent quantity for cleaning purposes).

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The Herzog HVU 480/481/482 viscometers can be used as individual units or with
the VISNET data bank software (optional) with a personal computer using Windows.
It is possible to control up to 16 HVU 480/481/482 testing units with up to 32
measurement points by means of one serial interface of a central PC and to
automatically transfer the data to the VISNET data bank. Automatic viscosity index
calculations as well as statistical evaluations can be executed by means of the data
bank.
To obtain testing protocols from a joint printer (optional), it is possible to link up to
16 HVU 480/481/482 units without the need to operate a PC.

1.2 Amendment to Operating Instructions

This Operating Instructions (Version 21.1B) describe the functions of the instruments
with HLIS-Versions: HLIS16 unit version 14.1B
HLIS32 unit version 21.1B

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2 Technical Specifications

2.1 Unit Values HVU 480/481

Standard methods DIN 51562
ASTM D 445
IP 71

Mains voltage 230 V

Mains frequency 50 or 60 Hz

Power rating (Watt) 1200 Watt

Dimensions (WxDxH) 350x500x900 mm

Weight 88 kg (HVU480)
100kg (HVU481)

Temperature indication °C / °F
Sample volume 20ml

Viscosity range 1-50 000 mm2/s

Temperature range 20-150 °C

68-302 °F

Detection system NIR or NTC

Consumption of cleaning solvent 10 ml per cycle

Text language German/English

Cooling of the temperature regulated bath below ambient air temperature can be
achieved with a independent cooling system.

Output of viscosity measurement can be seen on the HVU 480/481 display and/or with a
PC.
HVU 480/481 results can be printed out with a printer

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2.2 Unit Values HVU 482

Standard methods DIN 51562
ASTM D 445
IP 71

Mains voltage 230 V  10 %

Mains frequency 50 or 60 Hz

Power rating (Watt) 1200 Watt

Dimensions (WxDxH) 350x515x900 mm

Weight 102 kg

Temperature indication °C / °F

Sample volume 20 ml

Viscosity range 1-50 000 mm2/s

Temperature range -40 to +100 °C

-40 to +212 °F

Detection system Sensor A from -40°C to

+100°C
Sensor B from +20°C to
+100°C

Required cooler power at HVU 482 bathtemp. -20 °C ==> 150 Watt
-40 °C ==> 200 Watt

Cooling valve optional, external

Consumption of cleaning solvent 10 ml per cycle

Text language German/English

Cooling of the temperature regulated bath below ambient air temperature can be
achieved with a independent cooling system.

Output of viscosity measurement can be seen on the HVU 482 display and/or with a

PC.

HVU 482 results can be printed out with a printer

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2.3 Ambient and Operation Conditions

For the operation of the HVU 480/481/482 the following conditions must be
fulfilled. If the instrument is used for other purposes or is operated without fulfilling
these conditions, the producer will take no liability.

• The HVU 480/481/482 is a viscosity automate for the detection of viscosity

according to ASTM 445.

• The permissible location of use is the industry sector.

• The instrument is constructed according to safety class 1 and may therefore

only be operated at a grounded plug (with safety contact).

• The voltage fluctuations of the power supply net may not exceed ± 10 % of the
nominal value.

• The external connection cables RS232, Centronics and HTR must be shielded.

• The instrument should only be operated at ambient temperatures between 10°C

and 35°C. The best results are achieved between 15°C and 25°C.

• The storage temperatures should not exceed the range of -15°C to +55°C.

• The relative air humidity may be maximum 60 % at temperatures up to 35°C

• The initial boiling point from the solvent, for cleaning the capillaries should be
distinct higher as the bath temperature.

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3 HVU 480/481/482
Configuration

3.1 General
The HVU 480/481/482 Viscometer is an integrated unit. The main components
include:
Electronic controller
Temperature regulated bath and fixtures for two Ubbelohde capillaries
Color coded connectors to the capillaries
Three bottles are needed; two to store cleaning solvents and the other bottle for slop
which is generated from the cleaning cycle.
The HVU 480/481/482 arrives with 20 liters of manufacturer specified silicone oil.
Sample material used for viscosity analysis is filled into the capillary with a
disposable hypodermic syringe. The available Ubbelohde capillaries along with their
part numbers are listed here.

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3.2 Ordering information HVU481:

Order No. Description Picture
04811-000-00 Herzog Automated HVU 481 Viscometer acc.
To ASTM D 445, complete with integrated
keypad, display, temperature bath, 2
Ubbelohde style NIR capillary tubes as
specified below (NTC detection on request)
timing and cleaning systems.
Bath temperature range +20 to +150 °C.

Up to 16 viscometers baths may be connected

to a PC for data acquisition, test program
setting and results management with HLIS-32
(Herzog Laboratory Information System).
Order this instrument is at some future time
you may want to upgrade to use the MP491
sample changers.
For 230 V +/- 10%, 50 Hz. Power cord with
Continental European IEC/DIN plug.
Capillaries
Standard Supply are 2 NIR viscometer
capillaries with constants 0.1 and 1.0
otherwise please select 2 capillaries from the
accessory list below.
Accessories included:
04831-000-00 Silicone bath oil, can of 20 liters
1 x 414-143 Solvent supply and slop
disposal hose; Teflon, 6 m,
 6mm x  7mm x 0.5 mm
2 x 370-323 Solvent pre-filter 45µm mesh
1 x 626-082 Connection cable for HTR
communication, instrument to
instrument, short, 0,8 m
1 x 101-052 Cord with Continental European
IEC/DIN plug. DIN mains
connector
1 x 412-221 Set of hexagonal wrenches:
1.5; 2; 2.5; 3; 4; 5mm.
04811-000-60 Herzog Automated HVU 481 Viscometer acc.
To ASTM D 445 as above but
for 230 V +/- 10%, 60 Hz
625-113 Transformer 1380W; In 115V, out 230V,
With 2 sockets for Continental European
IEC/DIN plug.

625-116 Transformer 1380W; In 208V, out 230V,

With 2 sockets for Continental European
IEC/DIN plug.

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3.3 Ordering information HVU482:

Order No. Description Picture
04821-000-01 Herzog Automated HVU 482 Viscometer,
operating normal and low bath temperatures,
acc. to ASTM D 445, complete with integrated
keypad, display, temperature bath, 2
Ubbelohde style NIR capillary tubes.
Bath temperature range: -40 to +100°C
(-20 to -40°C 8 hours only)
-without external cooling: +50 to +100°C
Bath temp. Stability: +/- 0,01°C
Temperature indication: °C or °F
Required cooler power: -20°C = 150 Watt
-40°C = 200 Watt
Meniscus detection: NIR from -40 to +100°C
NTC from +20 to +100°C
Viscometer cleaning: automatically
Air drier: Molecular sieve
Up to 16 viscometers baths may be connected
to a PC for data acquisition, test program
setting and results management with HLIS-32
(Herzog Laboratory Information System).
For 230 V +/- 10%, 50 Hz. Power cord with
Continental European IEC/DIN plug.
Capillaries
Standard Supply are 2 NIR viscometer
capillaries with constants 0.1 and 1.0
otherwise please select 2 capillaries from the
accessory list below.
Accessories included:
04341-000-00 Silicone bath oil, can of 20
liters
2 x 108-286 Drying tube for capillaries
(filled with molecular sieve)
and connection hose
1 x 108-315 Drying tube for bath (filled with
molecular sieve) and
connection hose
1 x 414-143 Solvent supply and slop
disposal hose; Teflon, 6 m,
 6mm x  7mm x 0.5 mm
2 x 370-323 Solvent pre-filter 45µm mesh
1 x 626-082 Connection cable for HTR
communication, instrument to
instrument, short, 0,8 m
1 x 101-052 Cord with Continental
European IEC/DIN plug. DIN
mains connector
1 x 412-221 Set of hexagonal wrenches:
1.5; 2; 2.5; 3; 4; 5mm.
04821-000-61 Herzog Automated HVU 482 Viscometer,
operating normal and low bath temperatures
as above but:, 230V +/- 10%, 60Hz.

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625-113 Transformer 1380W; In 115V, out 230V,
With 2 sockets for Continental European
IEC/DIN plug.

625-116 Transformer 1380W; In 208V, out 230V,

With 2 sockets for Continental European
IEC/DIN plug.

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3.4 Accessories specific for HVU481

Order No. Description Picture
08283-000-00 External circulation cooler obtains bath
temperatures from 20° …. 40°C.
Cooler must be positioned on the bench level
of the viscometer. Max. pump pressure 0.15
bar.

For 230 VAC, 50 Hz, 300 W .

Power cord with Continental European IEC/DIN
plug.
Dimensions 200 x 350 x 500 mm (w x d x h)

08290-000-00 External circulation cooler obtains bath

temperatures from 20°C … 40°C.
With powerful pump, cooler can be placed
under the bench on floor level. Max. pump
pressure 0.4bar.
Working temperature -10 to +120°C,
Cooling Power: 150 W at 20°C
Bath volume–3 - 4,5 ltr.
For 230VAC, - 50 Hz, 300W.
Power cord with Continental European IEC/DIN
plug.
Dimensions 200 x 350 x 550 mm

301-047 Silicone connection hose in8x2mm with No picture

out 32mm Armaflex isolation for connection
of cooler to viscometer (2 m)

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3.5 Accessories specific for HVU482:

Order No. Description Picture
04825-000-01 Low temp. NIR-Ubbelohde Viscometer capillary
for HVU 482 , with NIR meniscus detection,
ready mounted in holder, with engraved
capillary constant and color coding for
connection to hoses,
Constancy "C" appr. 0,001 mm2/s2
range 0,2 to 1,2 mm 2/s.
04825-000-02 Low temp. NIR Ubbelohde Viscometer for HVU
482, c = appr. 0,003, range 0,6 to 3,0 mm 2/s
04825-000-03 Low temp. NIR Ubbelohde Viscometer for HVU
482, c = appr. 0,005 range 1,0 to 5,0 mm 2/s
04825-000-04 Low temp. NIR Ubbelohde Viscometer for HVU
482, c = appr. 0,01, range 2,0 to 10,0 mm 2/s
04825-000-05 Low temp. NIR Ubbelohde Viscometer for HVU
482, c = appr. 0,03, range 6,0 to 30,0 mm 2/s
04825-000-06 Low temp. NIR Ubbelohde Viscometer for HVU
482, c = appr. 0,05, range 10,0 to 50,0 mm 2/s
04825-000-07 Low temp. NIR Ubbelohde Viscometer for HVU
482, c = appr. 0,1, range 20,0 to 100,0 mm 2/s
04825-000-08 Low temp. NIR Ubbelohde Viscometer for HVU
482, c = appr. 0,3, range 60,0 to 300 mm 2/s
04825-000-09 Low temp. NIR Ubbelohde Viscometer for HVU
482, c = appr. 0,5, range 100 to 500 mm 2/s
04825-000-10 Low temp. NIR Ubbelohde Viscometer for HVU
482, c = appr. 1,0 range 200 to 1000 mm 2/s
04825-000-11 Low temp. NIR Ubbelohde Viscometer for HVU
482, c = appr. 3,0, range 600 to 3000 mm 2/s
04825-000-12 Low temp. NIR Ubbelohde Viscometer for HVU
482, c = appr. 5,0, range 1000 to 5000 mm2/s
04825-000-13 Low temp. NIR Ubbelohde Viscometer for HVU
482, c = appr. 10, range 2000 to 10.000
mm2/s
08301-000-00 Circulation cooler recommended for Viscosity
determinations down to -20°C
Working Temp. range:- 45 to +150°C
Temperature control: 0.02°C
Resolution of indication: 0.1°C
Bath volume: 5.5.8 l
Dimensions (WxDxH): 40 x 50 x 78 cm
Voltage: 230V, 50Hz
Power 2 kW
Power cord with Continental European
IEC/DIN plug.

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Order No. Description Picture

08284-000-00 Circulation cooler recommended for
Viscosity determinations down to -40°C
Continuous cooling by operation with max.
cooling capacity, depending on load, up to -80
degree C.
With air-cooled compressors, floor-mounted
unit with grips and 4 castors.
Temp-adjustment/display: digital red LED
Display resolution: 1 degr. C
Flow rate: 22 l/min. max.
Max. feed pressure: 0,5 bar
Bath Volume: 11 ltr. appr.
Cooling capacity: 450 W at 20 C
90 W at -80 C
Cooling medium: R 404 a/TP5R3
-free of CFC-
Dimensions (WxDxH): 50x62x75 cm
Voltage: 230V, 50Hz,
Power: 1,1 kW max.
Power cord with Continental European IEC/DIN
plug.
301-047 Silicone connection hose in8x2mm with No picture
out 32mm Armaflex isolation for connection
of cooler to viscometer (2 m)
101-173 Isolation valve, isolates the external chiller
when cooling is not necessary and prevents
excessive bath heating against the cooler.
24 V, 12 W, ND 6 mm

01000-445-51 Certified Reference Material for viscosity verification

and calibration, at low temperature, 500ml, with
Certificate stating result and accuracy
JF1, 3.7 mm2/s @ -20°C

108-332 Adaptor set to connect HVU481 NIR capillaries

of the 04805 type and NTC capillaries of
the04806 type to the thread couplings of the
HVU482.
Attention: Only for use above +20°C

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3.6 Accessories for HVU481 and HVU482:

Order No. Description Picture
04805-000-01 NIR-Ubbelohde Viscometer capillary for
HVU 480 / HVU481, with NIR meniscus
detection, ready mounted in holder, with
engraved capillary constant and color coding for
connection to hoses,
Constancy c = appr. 0.001 mm2/s2
range 0,2 to 1,2 mm 2/s.
04805-000-02 NIR-Ubbelohde Viscometer c = appr. 0,003
HVU 480/481, range 0,6 to 3,0 mm 2/s
04805-000-03 NIR-Ubbelohde Viscometer c = appr. 0,005
HVU 480/481, range 1,0 to 5,0 mm 2/s
04805-000-04 NIR-Ubbelohde Viscometer c = appr. 0,01
HVU 480/481, range 2,0 to 10,0 mm 2/s
04805-000-05 NIR-Ubbelohde Viscometer c = appr. 0,03
HVU 480/481, range 6,0 to 30,0 mm 2/s
04805-000-06 NIR-Ubbelohde Viscometer c = appr. 0,05
HVU 480/481, range 10,0 to 50,0 mm 2/s
04805-000-07 NIR-Ubbelohde Viscometer c = appr. 0,1
HVU480/481, range 20,0 to 100,0 mm 2/s
04805-000-08 NIR-Ubbelohde Viscometer c = appr. 0,3
HVU480/481, range 60,0 to 300,0 mm 2/s
04805-000-09 NIR-Ubbelohde Viscometer c = appr. 0,5
HVU480/481, range 100,0 to 500,0 mm2/s
04805-000-10 NIR-Ubbelohde Viscometer c = appr. 1,0
HVU480/481, range 200,0 to 1000,0 mm 2/s
04805-000-11 NIR-Ubbelohde Viscometer c = appr. 3,0
HVU480/481, range 600,0 to 3.000,0 mm 2/s
04805-000-12 NIR-Ubbelohde Viscometer c = appr. 5,0
HVU480/481, range 1.000,0 to 5.000,0 mm 2/s
04805-000-13 NIR-Ubbelohde Viscometer c = appr. 10,0
HVU480/481, range 2.000,0 to 10.000, 0
mm2/s
04805-000-14 NIR-Ubbelohde Viscometer c = appr. 30,0
HVU480/481, range 6.000,0 to 30.000,0 mm 2/s
04805-000-15 NIR-Ubbelohde Viscometer c = appr. 50,0
HVU480/481, range 10.000,0 to 50.000,0
mm2/s
04805-000-16 NIR-Ubbelohde Viscometer c = appr. 2,0
HVU480/481, range 400,0 to 2.000,0 mm2/s

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Order No. Description Picture

04806-000-01 NTC-Ubbelohde Viscometer capillary for
HVU480/HVU481 with NTC meniscus
detection for opaque samples, ready mounted
in holder, with engraved constant and color
coding for connection to hoses.
c= 0.001 mm 2/s2
Range 0,2 to 1,2 mm2/s
04806-000-02 NTC Ubbelohde Viscometer C = 0.003
HVU 480/ 481, range 0,6 to 3,0 mm 2/s
04806-000-03 NTC Ubbelohde Viscometer C = 0.005
HVU 480/481, range 1,0 to 5,0 mm 2/s
04806-000-04 NTC Ubbelohde Viscometer C = 0.01
HVU 480/481, range 2,0 to 10,0 mm 2/s
04806-000-05 NTC Ubbelohde Viscometer C = 0.03
HVU 480/481, range 6,0 to 30,0 mm 2/s
04806-000-06 NTC Ubbelohde Viscometer C = 0.05
HVU 480/481, range 10,0 to 50,0 mm 2/s
04806-000-07 NTC Ubbelohde Viscometer C = 0.1
f HVU 480/481, range 20,0 to 100,0 mm 2/s
04806-000-08 NTC Ubbelohde Viscometer C = 0.3
HVU 480/481, range 60,0 to 300,0 mm 2/s
04806-000-09 NTC Ubbelohde Viscometer C = 0.5
HVU 480/481, range 100,0 to 500,0 mm 2/s
04806-000-10 NTC Ubbelohde Viscometer C = 1.0
HVU 480/481, range 200,0 to 1.000,0 mm 2/s
04806-000-11 NTC Ubbelohde Viscometer C = 3,0
HVU 480/481, range 600,0 to 3.000,0 mm 2/s
04806-000-12 NTC Ubbelohde Viscometer C = 5.0
MP 480, range 1.000,0 to 5.000,0 mm 2/
04806-000-13 NTC Ubbelohde Viscometer C = 10.0
HVU 480/481, range 2.000,0 to 10.000,0
mm2/s
04806-000-14 NTC Ubbelohde Viscometer C = 30.0
HVU 480/481, range 6.000,0 to 30.000,0
mm2/s
04806-000-15 NTC Ubbelohde Viscometer C = 50,0
HVU 480/481, range 10.000 to 50.000 mm 2/s
04806-000-16 NTC Ubbelohde Viscometer C = 2.0
HVU 480/481, range 400,0 to 2.000,0 mm 2/
108-247 Slop container for 6 liter waste solvent. Ready
to connect the slop sensor 638-031 and 2
Teflon slop hoses. Has a drain nozzle where
a vacuum pump may be connected.

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Order No. Description Picture

108-331 Capillary adjustment tool to verify the
perpendicular adjustment of the capillary in the
holder in order to assure the D445
requirements

638-040 Timing device check tool for HVU480,

HVU481, HVU482, HVU490 clocks.
Plugged into the NTC meniscus sensor socket,
it will give a light signal enduring 600 seconds.
Use a precision stop watch to verify the HVU´s
internal clock

638-031 Slop sensor for HVM472/ HVU480, HVU481,

HVU482, HVU490, detects a full slop
container, preventing overflow. Ready to be
placed in 108-247 slop container.

110-084 Slop sensor with weight for non Herzog origin

containers

04841-000-01 HLIS-32 Windows PC Program

(English edition)
 Herzog Laboratory Information System,
PC based Windows program
 Operates up to 10 analyzers HVU 480,
HVU 481 or HVU 482 with material
based individual measurement
programs
 Calculates VI and other derived data
 Storage and database management
 Customized output data format for a
transfer to an external LIMS

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Order No. Description Picture

01061-481-02 PC – with LCD display
 15.1" TFT LCD
 Vivid Screen offers natural colors
 Hard-Disk-Drive
 Floppy-Disk-Drive
 CD-ROM-Drive

626-072 Connection cable PC to instrument (RS 232)

2,5 m

101-137 Ink jet printer with English and German

manual, ASCII compatible, for 100 - 230VAC.
Power cord with Continental European IEC/DIN
plug.

626-053 Connection cable printer to PC

(CENTRONICS)

101-214 Matrix dot printer, 40 columns, using endless

paper roll of 76mm width, Centronics interface,
Dimensions: 156 mm (W) x 248 mm (D) x 132
mm (H).
230 VAC, 24W, Power cord with Continental
European IEC/DIN plug.

Centronics Printer cable not included

101-212 Ink ribbon for Matrix dot printer 101-214 No Picture

101-184 Ink ribbon for Matrix dot printer 101-175 and No Picture
101-176
101-185 Paper rolls (10 pcs.) for Matrix dot printer 101-
175, 101-176 and 101-214
76 mm x 60 x 12mm

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Order No. Description Picture

626-029 Connection cable Printer (Centronics) to
HVU481/482. This is a special wired cable for
certain Herzog instruments only.

105-094 Space saving base to have printer above PC

01000-445-01 Certified Reference Material for viscosity

verification and calibration,
500ml, with Certificate, stating results and
accuracy of density @ 20°C and
viscosity @ 20°, 25°, 40°, 50° and 100°C
S1, 2.9 mm2/s @40°C; 1.2 mm2/s @ 100°C
01000-445-11 D5, 4.0 mm2/s @40°C; 1.4 mm2/s @ 100°C
01000-445-02 S6, 5.7 mm2/s @40°C; 1.8 mm2/s @ 100°C
01000-445-12 D10, 7.5 mm2/s @40°C; 2.2 mm2/s @ 100°C
01000-445-03 S20, 18 mm2/s @40°C; 3.9 mm2/s @ 100°C
01000-445-13 D50, 30 mm2/s @40°C; 5.2 mm2/s @ 100°C
01000-445-04 S60, 54 mm2/s @40°C; 7.7 mm2/s @ 100°C
01000-445-09 P1/13, 114 mm2/s @40°C; 13 mm2/s @ 100°C
01000-445-05 S200, 180 mm2/s @40°C; 17 mm2/s @ 100°C
01000-445-15 D500, 225 mm2/s @40°C; 20 mm2/s @ 100°C
01000-445-19 D750, 323 mm2/s @40°C; 26 mm2/s @ 100°C
01000-445-16 D1000, 420 mm2/s @40°C; 31 mm2/s @ 100°C
01000-445-06 S600, 522 mm2/s @40°C; 36 mm2/s @ 100°C
01000-445-20 P4/1000, 1004 mm2/s @40°C; 59 mm2/s @ 100°C
01000-445-07 S2000, 1700 mm2/s @40°C; 84 mm2/s @ 100°C
01000-445-17 D5000, 1850 mm2/s @40°C; 88 mm2/s @ 100°C
01000-445-18 D10000, 3500 mm2/s @40°C; 143 mm2/s @ 100°C
01000-445-08 S8000, 6700 mm2/s @40°C; 236 mm2/s @ 100°C
01000-445-10 P1/600, 22020 mm2/s @40°C; 600 mm2/s @ 100°C

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505-001 Control thermometer +18 … +22°C:0.01°C res.

505-003 Control thermometer +38 … +42°C:0.01°C res.
505-004 Control thermometer +48 … +52°C:0.01°C res.
505-005 Control thermometer +98 .. +102°C:0.01°C res
505-006 Control thermometer +96…+103° F:0,02°F res.
505-007 Control thermometer +206..+214°F:0,02°F res.
505-008 Control thermometer +68….+72°C:0,01°C res.

506-051 Certified thermometer +18 +22°C:0,01°C res.

506-053 Certified thermometer +38…+42°C:0,01°C res.
506-054 Certified thermometer +48…+52°C:0,01°C res.
506-055 Certified thermometer +68…+72°C:0,01°C res.
506-056 Certified thermometer +98..+102°C:0,01°C res.
506-057 Certified thermometer +96..+103°F:0,02°F res.
506-058 Certified thermometer +206+214°F:0,02°F res.
506-121 Certified thermometer +148+152°C:0,01°C res
506-122 Certified thermometer +133+137°C:0,01°C res
626-082 Connection cable for HTR communication,
instrument to instrument, short 0,8 m

626-138 Connection cable for HTR, instrument to

instrument long 2,5 m

3.7 HVU 482 NTC Capillaries (Sensor B)

For the moment there are no special NTC capillaries available for the HVU 482. You
can use the NTC capillaries produced for the HVU 480/481 with an adapter (Order
No.: 108-332).
Note: Only suitable for bath temperatures higher than +20°C.

3.8 HVU 482 with capillaries from the

HVU480/481
At bath temperatures higher than +20°C, it is also possible to use NIR or NTC
capillaries of the HVU480/481, with an adapter(Order No.: 108-332).

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4 HVU 480/481/482 Installation

4.1 General
Place the HVU 480/481/482 on a stable laboratory bench. The sample flow in the
viscometer depends on gravity. Therefore the capillaries must be in a vertical
position (90°).

Before putting the HVU 480/481/482 into service, check the data for voltage,
frequency and power rating. The socket for the HVU 480/481/482 must be fused
accordingly. If the supply corresponds with the values on the rating plate, plug in the
unit.

Volt 230
Hertz 50
Watt 1200
FABR. NR. 93480079

Volt 230
Hertz 60
Watt 1200
FABR. NR. 93480079

4.2 HVU 480/481 Installation Procedure

Before the HVU 480/481 can be put into service, please follow these installation
procedures:

Note: Be careful not to drop screws into the bath compartment during
installation procedures.

1. Unscrew the knurl screws and remove the silver bath cover plate (4 screws).
Upon removing this plate you will see screws that secure the plastic collars
used to secure the glass baffle tubes.

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2. With a screw driver, unscrew and remove the plastic collars (2 screws).

3. Carefully place the glass baffle tubes into position. The glass tube should be
centred above circulation holes and in the middle of the metal stabilising studs
on bath floor.

4. With a screw driver, secure the plastic collars fitting them over the glass tubes.
Make sure that the capillary key slot on the collar is mounted so that it points to
the left. This is essential for lining up the colour coded capillary connection
tubes.

5. Replace and secure the silver bath cover plate.

6. Connect all coloured hoses to the corresponding colour shown on HVU

480/481 diagram (see chapter HVU 480/481 Identification Diagrams). Slop
bottle must be atmospheric allowing air displacement when slop is discharged
into the bottle.

7. Volume of the slop bottle must be larger than solvent 1 and solvent 2 bottles
combined (ex. solvent 1 and solvent 2 bottles are one liter each for a total of 2
liters. Slop bottle needs to be 2.5 to 3 liters).

If fast cooling of the regulated bath is needed or the bath temperature must be lower
than ambient air temperature, a cooling system should be connected to the connectors
at the rear of the HVU 480/481 (see chapter HVU 480/481 Identification Diagrams).
To insure meaningful results when using the HVU 480/481 without a cooling system,
the ambient air temperature must be at least 15K lower than the bath temperature. To
maintain a constant HVU 480/481 bath temperature, when using a cooling system,
the cooling system set temperature should be 10K below the required bath
temperature ( ex. HVU 480/481 bath temperature = 20°C, Cooling system = 10°C).
When using common water cooling, it must be kept at a constant temperature and
flow rate to maintain satisfactory HVU 480/481 bath regulation.
Fill the bath with silicone oil up to 2 cm below the top of the glass window. The
glass viscometer is completely immersed in bath oil because of special construction.
Note: Do not fill above the level. Bath overflow can occur at high temperatures.
If the bath temperature is not stable, it could be that there is water in the
siliconoil. The water could be evaporated if the bath is heated to 130 °C for
3 hours.

4.2.1 Cleaning Solvents for HVU 480/481

Do not use acetone as a cleaning solvent. Acetone destroys the Viton seals used in
the HVU 480/481. In concentrations of 50% or less, aromatics can be used for
cleaning solvent material. We recommend 50% aromatic (ex. Toluene) mixed with

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cleaning solvent. The IBP for cleaning solvent should be higher than the HVU
480/481 bath temperature.

4.3 HVU 482 Installation Procedure

Before the HVU 482 can be put into service, please follow these installation
procedures:

Note: Be careful not to drop screws into the bath compartment during
installation procedures.
1. To remove the transport safety device, unscrew the three knurled screws and
loosen the Inbusscrews..

2. Connect the solvent and slop vessel according to the HVU 480/481 diagram
(refer to chapter Hardware documentation). Connect the Solvent-filter (370-
323) in the Solvent-hose pipe. The slop vessel must be atmospheric so that the
air can escape when the cleaning solvent drains into the vessel.
3. Volume of the slop bottle must be larger than solvent 1 and solvent 2 bottles
combined (ex. solvent 1 and solvent 2 bottles are one liter each for a total of 2
liters. Slop bottle needs to be 2.5 to 3 liters).

If fast cooling of the regulated bath is needed or the bath temperature must be lower
than 60°C, a cooling system should be connected to the connectors at the rear of the
HVU 482 (see chapter Hardware documentation).
To insure meaningful results when using the HVU 482 without a cooling system, the
ambient air temperature must be at least 55°C lower than the bath temperature. To
maintain a constant HVU 482 bath temperature, when using a cooling system, the
cooling system set temperature should be 15°C below the required bath temperature
(ex. HVU 482 bath temperature = -20°C, Cooling system = -35°C) and the cooling
liquid flow should be constant.
When using common water cooling, it must be kept at a constant temperature and
flow rate to maintain satisfactory HVU 482 bath regulation.

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Fill the bath with silicone oil 04341-000-00. Use the filling gauge with switched off
HVU482 and removed Viscometers, to fill to the correct level.

Oil may spill over at a bath temperature of +100°C when more oil is filled in.
The glass viscometer is completely immersed in bath oil because of special
construction.
Note: Do not fill above the level. Bath overflow can occur at high temperatures.

Despite extensive constructional measurements it is not possible to avoid that the

silicone oil will absorb humidity. Therefore it is necessary to heat up the bath to
100°C after about 40 operation hours (depending on the bath temperature and the
atmospheric humidity) – refer to chapter Removal of the humidity in the
thermostated bath by heating.

4.3.1 Solvents for HVU 482

The IBP for cleaning solvent should be higher than the HVU 482 bath temperature.
The materials which are in contact with the solvent are brass, Kalrez and Teflon.
Therefore nearly every solvent is possible.
e.g. Aceton, Toluol, n-Heptan, benzine

Note: Humidity (water) in the solvent can settle in the capillary such leading to
unprecise measuring results. Therefore make sure that either dry solvent is used or
the solvent is dryed with a molecular sieve.

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4.3.2 Filling of the drying tubes

To fill the drying tubes with the drying beads loosen the knurled nut and take out the
disk and the filter.

Drying Filter Disk Knurled nut

tubes
Then fill the drying tube with the drying beads and remove the filter, the disk and the
nut.

As the drying beads have only a certain absorbing capacity, it is necessary to

exchange them once in a while (refer to chapter “Maintenance of the drying tubes”).

Note: There are drying beads of different qualities on the market. If the
water absorbing capacity of the drying beads is not sufficient, ice
will form in the thermostated bath and the capillary tube. Ice in the
capillary tube will lead to deviations in the measuring results.

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4.3.3 Installation of the drying tubes

Install the dry tubes as shown in the picture.

4.4 Connection of a slop sensor

(Accessory)
To prevent an overflow of the slop container it is neccessary to use a slop sensor. The
plug for the slop sensor is at the rear panel of the unit.

4.4.1 Not networked units with slop sensor

After the connection of the slop sensor the last step is to change the parameter “Slop
Sensor” to “Yes”.

4.4.2 Several units with one common used slop sensor

Are several units supposed to use one slop sensor, the slop sensor is connected to the
Master unit. The other units have to be configured as slave and networked with the
Master (see chapter 4.6).
Afterwards it is necessary to change the parameter “Slop Sensor” to “Yes”.

4.4.3 Networked units with own slop sensor

Are networked units supposed to use own slop sensors, it is necessary to make a
hardware modification.
This modification is to be done by an service engineer. The modification is to
connect by an wire Pin 4 and Pin 33 of the 37 Pin plug to the CPU board 607-084.
Afterwards it is necessary to change at all units the parameter “Slop Sensor” to
“Yes”.
Attention: All units which have not the modification will use the information
of the slop sensor which is connected to the master unit !

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4.5 Coding of the measurement points

As delivered, the testing units are coded as measurement point 1 and master.
To change the coding, simply disconnect the power from the HVU 480/481/482 and
remove the hood of the electronics unit. The DIL switch (S1) and the wrap pins
(WP1 and WP2) are located on circuit board 607-13 or 607-84 adjacent to the 9-pole
plug (see drawing in the hardware instructions).
UNIT NUMBER
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
S 1.1 On off on off on off on off on off on off on off on off
W 1.2 On on off off on on off off on on off off on on off off
I 1.3 On on on on off off off off on on on on off off off off
T 1.4 On on on on on on on on off off off off off off off off
C 1.5 On on on on on on on on on on on on on on on on
H 1.6 On on on on on on on on on on on on on on on on
1.7 On on on on on on on on on on on on on on on on
1.8 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

Switch 1.8 X = off = Master

Switch 1.8 X = on = Slave
Note: When a unit is to be changed from "master" to "slave" (or vice-versa), it will
be necessary to change the jumpers accordingly. In the master mode, the 3
jumpers must bridge the pins WP1; pins WP2 are thus bridged for the slave
operation. Please make sure that only one testing unit is coded as "master"
when several linked testing units are used.

4.6 Connection between HVU 480/481/482

and printer
A printer can be connected to the analysis unit HVU 480/481/482 to print the test
results. This requires only a standard printer with a parallel printer connection and
the expanded IBM character set.
The connection between the printer and the parallel interface (D-SUB 25P) at the
back of the HVU 480/481/482 must be made using cable no. 626-029. (The
centronics cable usually used for PC’s cannot be used to connect the printer to the
HVU 480/481/482).

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4.7 Connection of several HVU 480/481/482

units to one printer
When several testing units (up to 16 HVU 480/481/482) must be connected to one
printer, it is necessary to link them to the HTR plug (on the back of the testing unit)
by means of the enclosed cable no. 626-082.

Gerät 1 / Unit 1 Gerät 2 / Unit 2 Gerät 3 / Unit 3

Kabel Nr. 626-082 Kabel Nr. 626-082

Master Slave Slave

Kabel Nr. 626-029

Drucker / Printer

It should be noted that the printer must be connected to the "master" testing unit and
that the other testing units are linked as "slaves".
Furthermore, each testing unit must have a different equipment number (equipment
numbers 0-15).

4.8 Connection of several HVU 480/481/482

units to a PC
It is possible to connect up to 16 viscometers of the type HVU 480/481/482 to one
PC.
Cable no. 626-072 is used to connect the analysis unit defined as "master" to the PC.
With the help of cable no. 626-082, the "master" and the maximum of 15 "slaves"
shall be connected to the lower HTR plug (D-Sub 9P) on the back of the HVU
480/481/482 (see chapter HVU 480/481/482 Identification Diagrams) and shall be
coded as indicated in chapter Coding of the measurement points
Furthermore, each testing unit must have a different equipment number (equipment
numbers 0 - 15).
The syntax of the data transfer is described in chapter HVU 480/481/482 Serial
Output.

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5 HVU 480/481/482 Operation

5.1 Menu Range

PROGRAM This menu is used to start the viscosity measurement. It is
possible to enter a sample number and to change specific
parameters for this viscosity determination.
DIAGNOSTIC Program to check functions: when this menu is called, instrument
functions can be released and checked. During a viscosity
analysis the diagnostic menu is a function indication window
only. The program run can ONLY be observed (see chapter
Diagnostic Program).
PARAMETER This menu is used to enter the parameters. With this menu, it is
possible to program the parameters required for the execution of
the viscosity test. Four freely programmable parameter programs
are available. To prevent unauthorised changes, the parameters
can be protected by a password (see chapter Parameter Program).
MESSAGES Program for error message indication: in this menu, errors and
messages are displayed (see chapter Error messages).

HVU 480/481/482 Keyboard and Display (see chapter Identification Diagrams) for
identification)

PROGRAM 1
PROGRAM 2
PROGRAM 3
PROGRAM 4
CLEANING

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6 Program Measurement

6.1 General
After switching on the HVU 480/481/482, the manufacturer, model number, unit
number and the software version of the Display-Slave (Slave 0) are displayed.

HERZOG HVU 480 1

Version #.##

Press the "start" button and the display will show the approximate calibration factor
of the left (L > K = ..) and right capillary (R > K = ....) along with the bath
temperature. A flashing bath temperature display indicates that the programmed bath
temperature has not been reached.
To program a viscosity analysis, the operator must choose to program either the right
or left capillary. Designate a capillary by pushing the "right" arrow key (right
capillary) or the "left" arrow key (left capillary).
Choose the viscosity analysis program that you need with the "P" key. Press the
"start" key to initiate the test.

L>K~0.03 R>K~1
Bathtemp. 40.00 °C

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6.2 Sample Identification

Alphanumeric signs can be entered to identify sample tests. The keyboard is
constructed in such a way that numbers can be entered directly while letters must be
selected with the "up" and "down" arrow keys (see chapter Identification Diagrams)).
The "up" and "down" arrow keys scroll through all possible letters. Pressing the
arrow "right" key enters the selected letter and moves the cursor one step to the right.
When numbers are keyed in, the cursor automatically moves to the right. Characters
can be deleted with the arrow "left" key. Up to 14 characters can be entered.
Example: Input "Tank 1520" as the sample number.
The letters for "Tank" are selected by scrolling through all the letters with the "up"
and "down" arrow keys. After each individual character the arrow "right" key is
pressed to enter data and move the cursor to the next position.
The numbers are entered directly by pressing them on the numeric keypad.
Incorrect characters can be deleted by using the arrow "left" key.
Activation of the "start" key will move to the next parameter.

L>K=0.02916
Pr-No TANK 1520

6.3 Programming of parameters

This program is used to determine the need to change any of the specific parameters.
These changed parameters are valid only for one test. All program parameters return
to their original values, when the operator leaves the program menu or presses the
STOP key. In other words, the parameters must be programmed again in the program
menu.
Since there is no need to change these parameters often, they are listed in a sub-
menu. The right-arrow key must be used to move to "Yes" to activate said sub-menu.
Thereafter, the arrow-up key can be moved to reach the sub-menu. The definitions of
the parameters are given in chapter xx.

Parameter
Yes

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6.4 Bath heating?

Only important for the HVU 482!!
When the bath temperature is below the dew point there is the risk of water
formation. As long as the HVU 482 is switched on, the dewiness can be avoided.
Therefore it is recommended to heat the thermostated bath above the dew point
before it is switched off.
If the question displayed is answered with “yes”, the thermostated bath is heated
automatically at the end of the measuring cycle.
You can choose in the parameter program whether this question shall be displayed in
the start menu.

6.5 Start of testing procedure

Press the START key again.
The testing process does not begin right away; the question "Start Test?" is displayed
first. Press the STOP key to abort the starting procedure.

L>K=0.02916

Test start ?

Press the START key again, when the testing is to be carried out without checking
the programming. The display shows the capillary constants and the status for the left
and the right measurement station as well as the bath temperature. A blinking bath
temperature light indicates that the programmed bath temperature has not yet been
reached. The measurement procedure (tempering, measuring) begins only after the
proper bath temperature has been reached.

6.6 Aborting the viscosity measurement

The measurement procedures of the HVU 480/481/482 can be aborted any time
during the viscosity analysis by pressing the STOP key. The display shows "Abort
test?". The display itself does not abort the test; this is achieved by pressing the
STOP key again. When it is nevertheless necessary to test the sample again, it will be
necessary to remove the capillary tube connection hoses to provide a fluid level
balance for the sample to be tested.
When the test was aborted during the cleaning cycle, the solvent located in the
system is piped under pressure to the slop container. However, the capillary tubes as
well as the cleaning system are not clean. Accordingly, the cleaning phase must be
activated prior to the next measurement.

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Test Stop?
Pr. No. TANK 1520

Press the START key, when the measurement is to be continued.

6.7 Viscosity measurement procedure

The bath temperature stabilizes at the earlier established value after the viscosity
measurement has been started. The capillary tube type (sensor A or B) is recognized
automatically. As soon as the bath temperature is reached, the tempering period
begins to adjust the sample to the bath temperature. To obtain a faster tempering of
the sample, the sample can be moved during the tempering period; this is called the
"Dynamic tempering type". Particle deposits on the capillary tube can lead to
erroneous measurement results; this applies in particular to black samples. It will be
necessary to use the static tempering type in this case.
The measurement cycle is repeated until two sequential measurement results are
within the programmed tolerance (see chapter Programming Analysis Tolerance).
The flushing and drying process begins after the viscosity measurement. The
cleaning of the capillary tubes can be programmed such that two different solvents
are used sequentially. Air is used for the drying process.
The cleaning system consists of 14 solenoid valves, one vacuum pump and a com-
pressed air pump (see chapter Cleaning Cycle).

6.8 End of test

After the viscosity has been measured, it will be possible to display the viscosity of
the sample as well as all flow periods and to print a test protocol.
These functions are available prior to the start of a new measurement phase.

6.8.1 Display of viscosity and flow periods

he already concluded flow periods can still be indicated on the display during other
measurements or after the measurement. The flow periods can only be displayed,
when the program is in the PROGRAM mode.

1. Activate "PROGRAM" by pressing the "M" key.

2. Select the right or left capillary tube by pressing the left-arrow or right-arrow
key.

3. To display other flow periods, press the up-arrow or down-arrow key.

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6.8.2 Printing test results

The test results can be printed on a printer either automatically or on request by the
operator (see chapter Printer up to chapter Printing Viscosity Results). It is also
possible to print several copies, if required. The operator can choose between a
"standard protocol" and an "expanded protocol" (see chapter Print). The expanded
protocol is used automatically and "*" is printed after the word viscosity, when no
measurement value met the tolerance requirements. This indicates that the viscosity
was determined as the mean value of all measurement periods. Possible error
messages are also printed in the expanded protocol.
When selecting the parameter "automatic printing", the printing occurs prior to the
cleaning cycle immediately after the viscosity determination.
Sample Standard Print-out

HERZOG HVU 480 Unit number: 1

Sample number: Herzog Date:25.10.93 Time: 15:37:09
Viscosity * : 10.667 mm²
Outflow 1 : 365.83 s Outflow 2 : 365.81 s

Still Number : right Bath temperature : 100.00 °C

Constatnt : 0.2916 Tolerance : 0.1 %

Sample Enlarged Print-out

HERZOG HVU 480 Unit number: 1

Sample number: Herzog Date:25.10.93 Time: 15:37:09
Viscosity * : 10.667 mm²
Outflow 1 : 365.83 s Outflow 2 : 365.81 s
Outflow 3 : 366.87 s Outflow 4 : 366.97s
Outflow 5 : 365.75 s Outflow 6 : 365.91 s
Outflow 7 : 0.00 s Outflow 8 : 0.00 s
Outflow 9 : 0.00 s
Still Number : right Bath temperature : 100.00 °C
Capillary constatnt : 0.2916 Tolerance : 0.1 %

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6.9 Program Overview

General: Stop will return user to the program start point

Herzog MP-480 1
Version xxx
Start

L>K~0,1 R>K~1
Bathtemp 40,00 C
Start

L>K = 0,099
Pr-Nr TANK 1250
Start

Parameter yes The new parameter can be programmed.

yes no When parameter is "no", operation goes
directly to test start.

no
Parameter?

yes

L>K = 0,099
Equili. time 20 min

L>K = 0,099
No of measuring 9

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L>K = 0,099
Tolerance 0,2 %

L>K = 0,099 ye
Cleaning yes s
no

cleaning no
?

ye
s
L>K = 0,099
Sample disolve 1

L>K = 0,099
Solvent 1 3

L>K = 0,099
Solvent 2 2

L>K = 0,099
Drying 5 min
Stop

L>K = 0,099
Test start ?

Stop Start

Start test

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7 Parameter Program

7.1 General information

The parameter menu is selected by pressing the "M" key. Four user-defined
programs can be established with this program. The program to be changed is
selected by pressing the program key "P".
The parameters are blocked when a measurement phase has started. The capillary
constant can only be changed for a measurement point that has not been started.

01 Parameter

Password: ########

The standard password for the HVU 480/481/482 set by the manufacturer is
"00000000" (eight zeros). The use of this password makes it unnecessary to enter a
password to change the parameters. The operator can change this password (see
chapter Change Password) to prevent unauthorized changes to the parameters.
Attention: Should the password become lost, the system can be reset to the
standard password. All of the following steps require that the testing
unit HVU480/481/482 is disconnected from the power supply. Open the
electronic unit and bridge WP1 pins 1 and 2 on circuit board 607-083
or, on older models, bridge WP1 pins 3 and 4 on circuit board 607-059.
The location of the circuit boards is described in chapter HVU
480/481/482 Electronics Overview. Chapter HVU480/481/482
Documentation also contains the wiring diagrams of the circuit boards
indicating the position of the WP's. The unit must be turned on for
approximately one minute. It is now necessary to remove the bridge and
close the electronic unit with a freed testing unit.

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7.2 Standard/non-standard
Standard parameters are pre-programmed for the testing process. The message
"Standard" appears on the display, when the parameters were not changed. The
message "Non-standard" appears, when a parameter (with the exception of the
capillary constants, bath temperature, temperature unit, bath calibration, slop sensor,
acceleration due to gravity) was changed. The right-arrow key is used to re-enter the
standard values in this case. The display changes again to "Standard".
Attention: All parameters are reset, when the standard values are re-entered.
For example, bath temperature to 40 °C, capillary constants to 0.1, etc.
However, the term "Standard" has nothing to do with the parameters used to maintain
the standard method; it only indicates that the manufacturer's parameters are used or
not.

7.3 Left Capillary

To enter the capillary constant, press the "up" arrow key and enter the calibration
constant of capillary (left side). The capillary tube constant is the relation between
flow time and viscosity. This value is stamped on a tag that is attached to the
viscometer capillary tube.

03 Tube left
Constant 0.02916

7.4 Right Capillary

To enter the capillary constant, press the "up" arrow key and enter the calibration
constant of capillary (right side). The capillary tube constant is the relation between
flow time and viscosity. This value is stamped on a tag that is attached to the
viscometer capillary tube.

04 Tube right
Constant 0.9629

7.5 Programming Analysis Tolerance

Press the arrow "up" key and key in the necessary tolerance (max. allowable
difference between two consecutive flow times). Measurements will be repeated until
two successive flow times lie within this tolerance range or the programmed number

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of measurements are complete. Tolerance value ranges are a min. of 0.1% and max.
of 0.9%.

05 Tolerance
0.2%

7.6 Cleaning
Press the arrow "up" key and program whether automatic cleaning of the capillaries
should follow the measuring process. Enter "Yes" with "right" arrow key, "No" with
"left" arrow key.
If no cleaning is programmed, the sample will remain in the capillary tube at the con-
clusion of the viscosity analysis. The sample can then be re-analyzed (at the same or
a different bath temperature), manually removed by suction and cleaned or
automatically removed and cleaned with the cleaning program.
The cleaning cycle consists of 3 base operations: Pre-flush (dissolve) solvent 1,
cleaning with solvent 1 and 2 and drying.

06 Cleaning
Yes

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7.7 Pre-flush
After analysis is complete and prior to removal from the capillary, the HVU
480/481/482 can be programmed to add solvent to the sample. By adding solvent to
the sample the possibility of sample material plugging or fouling valves is reduced.
Samples that are wax free or will not thicken upon cooling may not require a pre-
flush cycle. Very waxy or viscous materials may require two pre-flush cycles. For
materials that require two pre-flush cycles, the "cleaning" program should use
solvent 1 six times and solvent 2 at least three times.
Press the arrow "up" key and key in the number of pre-flush cycles. Selection range
is a minimum of 0 and maximum of 2 (each cycle uses 10mL of solvent).

07 Sample disolve
1

7.8 Solvent 1
Solvent 1 must be strong enough to dissolve sample material and clean the capillary
tube.
Press the "up" arrow key and then enter the number of times the capillary is to be
cleaned with solvent 1. Selection range is a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 9.
10 ml of solvent is used for each cleaning cycle. Solvent is added to the four tubes
(air, fill, capillary, and cleaning). Dirty solvent is then sucked into the slop container.
The number of cleaning cycles required depends on the sample material being
cleaned and the composition of the solvent. Two cleaning cycles are usually
sufficient.

08 Solvent 1
1

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7.9 Solvent 2
Enter the number of times the capillary has to be cleaned with solvent 2.
Selection range is a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 9.
Solvent 2 cleans the capillary tube after solvent 1 has been flushed out. Solvent 2
should contain properties that will evaporate completely during air drying.
10 ml of solvent is used for each cleaning cycle. Dirty solvent is flushed into the slop
container. The number of cleaning cycles required depends on the sample material
being cleaned and the composition of the solvent. One or two cleaning cycles are
usually sufficient.

09 Solvent 2
1

7.10 Drying
After cleaning 1 and 2 are complete, air is circulated through the capillary tube to
evaporate residual solvent. The drying time required depends on the volatility of
solvent 2 at the bath temperature. Ten minutes of drying is typical.
Enter the number of minutes the capillary has to be dried. The range is a minimum of
no drying (0 min.) and a maximum of 99 minutes ( 0 - 99 min.).
Attention: The subsequent measurement results could be erroneous, when the
capillary tubes are not dried after flushing.

10 Drying
5 Min

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7.11 Sample Measurement

Push the "up" arrow key and enter the number of viscosity measurements to be per-
formed.
The HVU 480/481/482 performs measurements until two successive flow times lie
within the programmed tolerance (see chapter Programming Analysis Tolerance), or
until the maximum number of measurements are complete. Selection range is a
minimum of 0 and a maximum of 9 measurements.

11 No. of Measuring
4

7.12 Equilibration time

Enter the tempering period for which the sample is to be tempered prior to the
viscosity measurement. The optimal tempering period is a function of bath
temperature, sample temperature at the time the sample is placed in the HVU
480/481/482, heat conductivity of the sample and required accuracy.
The tempering period can be selected between 0 and 40 minutes.

12 Equilibration time
20 min

7.13 Equilibration type

To obtain a faster tempering of the sample, it is possible to move the sample during
the tempering period, i.e., "Equilibration time". Particle deposits on the capillary tube
can lead to erroneous measurement results; this applies in particular to black
samples. It will be necessary to use the static tempering type in this case.

13 Equilibration type
static

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7.14 Temperature Units (°C/°F)

Selection has to be made whether temperature units are displayed in °C or °F.
Select °C with the "right" arrow key and °F with the "left" arrow key.

14 Temperat. unit
°C

7.15 Bath Temperature

The bath temperature range from the HVU 480/481 is 20-150 °C, or 68-302 °F and
for the HVU 482 –40 - +100 °C, or –40 - +212 °F.
If the difference between the ambient air temperature and the bath temperature is less
than 15K with an HVU 480/481 and 20K with an HVU 482, an independent cooling
system must be connected to the HVU 480/481/482.
To reverse the sign use the arrow “right” key.
Enter the bath temperature. The HVU 480/481/482 will begin adjustment to the
programmed temperature by pushing the "up" arrow key. After entering the new bath
temperature with the "up" arrow key, the temperature indication will flash until the
programmed temperature is reached.

15 Bath temperature
100 °C

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7.16 Bath calibration

The accuracy of the bath temperature also plays a role in the viscosity measurement.
The bath for the HVU 480/481/482 can be calibrated for ten different temperatures
(HVU 480/481from +20 °C to +150 °C / +68 °F to +302 °F and HVU 482 from –40
to +100 °C / -40 to +212 °F).
When a non-calibrated temperature is selected, the offset for this temperature is
determined by interpolation. However, there is no guarantee that the bath
temperature is maintained at the correct level.
Attention: There will be no interpolation, when the tempering bath was calibrated
for 40 °C and 100 °C and the bath temperature was selected at 130 °C.
The calibration is carried out with a suitable calibrated mercury thermometer. With
the help of the enclosed thermometer holder, said thermometer is placed in the bath
in place of the capillary tube. After the bath temperature light stops blinking, the
temperature is read from the thermometer and entered. This new value is confirmed
by pressing the START key and the new offset value is calculated automatically.
This process is repeated until the displayed bath temperature agrees with the mercury
thermometer temperature.
The calibration must be checked from time to time (see chapter HVU 480/481/482
Calibration).

16 Bath calibration
------- 100 °C

The DIL switch S1 on circuit board 607-084 or 607-063 is used to reset the
temperature offsets to zero.
Disconnect the HVU 480/481/482 from the power supply and remove the hood of the
electronics unit. The DIL switch is located on circuit board 607-63 or 607-84
adjacent to the 9-pole plug (see drawing in the hardware instructions). Switch 6 must
be in the "off" position. Turn the unit on for approximately one minute. The offsets
of all temperatures are now reset to zero. Switch the DIL switch 1.6 to "on" and
close the housing.

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7.17 Cooling valve temperature

The solenoid valve (HVU 482 optional) opens and allows the solvent to flow through
the cooling agent distributor of the HVU 480/481/482, when the programmed bath
temperature is lower than the cooling valve temperature.
This function is provided for a situation, in which the temperature difference between
ambient temperature and bath temperature is less than 15 °C, thus requiring a counter
cooling phase to bring the bath to the required temperature.
The initial temperature of the cooling system should be approximately 10 °C at
HVU 480/482 and 20 °C at HVU 482 lower than the required bath temperature and
the cooling medium flow should be constant to ensure a constant bath temperature in
the HVU 480/481/482 with the use of a cooling system (For example: bath
temperature of the HVU 480/481/ = 20 °C, cooling system = 10 °C).
The cooling valve temperature shall be entered as 35 °C, when there is no cooling
system.

17 Coolvent. Temp. P
35 °C

7.18 Acceleration due to gravity

The capillary constant is a function of gravitation (gravitation of the earth). The
gravitation exhibits different values as a function of the place on earth, at which the
HVU 480/481/482 is located and operated. The capillary tubes of the HVU
480/481/482 are calibrated for Germany, where the gravitational constant is 9.80665.
The capillary constant must be corrected or re-calculated for other locations
exhibiting different gravitation's.
This display page is only a display and the capillary constant is not automatically
corrected with the changing of the capillary constant.

18 Gravitation
9.80665

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7.19 Slop sensor connected?

A slop sensor (order number 110-084) can be connected to the HVU 480/481/482. It
is necessary to select "slop sensor yes", when a slop sensor is used to prevent an
overflow of the slop container.
Should several units are used with one slop sensor, the slop sensor is to connected to
the master unit. The other units are coded as slaves and are linked to the master unit
(see chapter Connection of several HVU 480/481/482 units to one printer).
Are the units networked, but everyone has its own slop sensor, it is neccessary to
make a hardware change.(see chapter Connection of a slop sensor)
Comment: A disconnected slop sensor may cause an overflow at the slop con-
tainer.
"Slop sensor no" must be selected, when no slop sensor is connected. When no slop
sensor is used, the slop container must be designed such that the solvent containers
are empty before the slop container overflows. Accordingly, it will be necessary to
drain only the slop container, when the solvent containers are full.
Indicate YES by pressing the right-arrow key. Indicate NO by pressing the left-arrow
key.

19 Slop Sensor ?
Yes

7.20 Data transfer

The data transfer can be started automatically or manually from the testing unit after
the test results have been measured or on request by the operator from a remote
computer, if required.
The data protocol is described in chapter HVU 480/481/482 Serial Output.
Select "Automatic" with the "right arrow" key.
Select "Request" with the "left arrow" key.

20 Data transfer
request

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7.21 Printer
Select the type of printer to be used: Two print drives are available on the HVU
480/481/482. The Epson drive is standard ASCII text format from the parallel printer
port. The Data-Mega driver is a special format used by the Herzog cassette printer
(#1021-000-000)
The "right" arrow key selects EPSON, the "left" arrow key selects DATA-MEGA.

21 Printer
Epson

7.22 Print
Select whether the result should be printed "standard" or "enlarged".
The HVU 480/481/482 printed report includes the bath temperature, date, time,
capillary constant, flow times and the viscosity value.
Standard print-out will print the last two flow times. The enlarged print-out will print
all flow times which were measured.
Select "standard" with the "right" arrow key, select "enlarged" with the "left" arrow
key (see chapter Printing test results for sample print-out).

22 Print record
Standard

7.23 Printing Viscosity Results

Select automatic or request: The HVU 480/481/482 can print test results
automatically or on request.
Select "automatic" with the "right" arrow key, print results on "request" with the
"left" arrow key.

23 Result printing
automatic

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7.24 Capillary Calibration

Before calibrating your capillary tubes, confirm that the bath temperature is correct
with a calibrated mercury thermometer. Use a reference standard with a known
viscosity value when calibrating capillary tubes (see chapter HVU 480/481/482
Calibration)).
To calculate new capillary constants, divide the viscosity of the standard by the
average value of the last flow times (having a consistent value).
Const (mm2 / sec2) = Viscosity / Flow time
The viscosity of your standard must have a minimum flow time in the capillary of
200 seconds. When the capillary calibration function is performed, ALL
programmed measurements will be performed regardless of their results.
Select "Yes" with the "right arrow" key, select "No" with "left arrow" key.

24 Capillary calibration
No

7.25 Text Language

Select the text language (English/German):
"right" arrow key indicates English, and the "left" arrow key activates German.

25 Language
english

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7.26 Interval air dryer

This parameter is only available in the HVU 482.
When the hours of operation set in the HVU 482 have been reached, the message “air
dryer?” is displayed (HLIS). Now the drying beads and/or the cold trap should be
maintained (refer to chapter “Maintenance of the drying tubes”).
The hours of operation are reset to 0 by pressing the Start key. A successful reset of
the hours of operation will be acknowledged by a short acoustic signal.

7.27 Bath heating?

This parameter is only available in the HVU 482.
Do not switch off the HVU 482 when the bath temperature is lower than +20°C. At
the start of a viscosity measurement there is the possibility to decide whether it is the
last viscosity measurement before the HVU 482 is switched off.
This parameter determines whether the question “Bath heating?” is displayed at the
beginning of the viscosity test.

7.28 Parameter Print-out

The printing of the parameters is also possible under the protection of a password.
The printing can be started by pressing the right-arrow key.

26 Parameter print

Sample Parameter print-out

Herzog HVU 480 Unit Number: 15

Parameter
Bath Tempera.: 100.00 °C Offset: +0.33
Temp. Point: 20.00 °C Offset 1: +0.00
Temp. Point: 40.00 °C Offset 2: +0.16
Temp. Point: 100.00 °C Offset 3: +0.33
Temp. Point: 150.00 °C Offset 4: +0.00
Temp. Point: 0.00 °C Offset 5: +0.00
Temp. Point: 0.00 °C Offset 6: +0.00
Temp. Point: 0.00 °C Offset 7: +0.00
Temp. Point: 0.00 °C Offset 8: +0.00
Temp. Point: 0.00 °C Offset 9: +0.00
Temp. Point: 0.00 °C Offset 10: +0.00

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Coolv. Tempera..: 40.00 °C

Interv. Air dryer: 40 hours
Gravitation: 9.80665
Data transfer request
Result print: request
Print record: enlarged
Slop sensor: No

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7.29 Change Password

Does the user want to change the password? The maximum number of characters al-
lowed for a password is 8.
To change the password, follow these steps:

1. Press the "right" arrow key to start password change procedure (this changes
("NO" to "YES").

2. When you see "change password, yes", push the "up" arrow or "start" key. The
old password will be displayed.

3. Enter the new password by typing over the old password.

4. Push the "up" arrow or "start" key to enter the new password.

27 Change Password

No

28 New Password

########

This is the last page of the "parameter" section. Press the "up" arrow key and page 01
of the parameter section will be displayed.

01 Parameter

Password: ########

Press the "M" key at any time to enter other HVU 480/481/482 operation
modes
("program", "diagnostic" or "messages").

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01 Parameter
Password

02 Parameter
Parameter set to standard values
Standardt

03 Tube left
constant 0,02916

04 Tube right
constant 0,9629

05 Tolerance
0,2 %

06 Cleaning yes
yes
no

07 Sample disolve
1

08 Solvent 1
1

09 Solvent 2 1

10 Drying
5 min

11no of measuring
4

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12 Equilibration time
20 min

13 equilibration type
static

14 Temperat. unit °C
C/F °F

15 Bath temperature
40 C

16 Bath calibration
40 C

17 Coolvent. temp.
35 C

18 Gravitation
9,80665

19 Slop sensor yes

yes no

20 Data transfer automatic

request request

21 Printer Epson
Epson Data
Mega

22 Print record standard

standard enlarged

23 Result printing automatic

automatic request

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24 Kapil. calibr. Yes

No
No

25 Language english
english german

26 Parameter start
print

27 Change password
no

28 New password
# Enter new password
########

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8 Viscosity measurements

8.1 General
Select the requested program by pressing program key "P". Press the START key
and enter the sample number, if required. Again press the START key until the
message appears. The analysis is carried out automatically. The end of the
measurement process is indicated by an acoustic signal that must be confirmed by
pressing the STOP key. This is followed by a display of the viscosity value.
Note/Cleaning: Do not use acetone as a cleaning solvent at the HVU 480. Acetone
will destroy the Viton seals used in the HVU 480 valve system.
In concentrations of 50% or less, aromatics can be used as cleaning
solvent material. Herzog recommends a mixture of 50% aromatics
(ex. Toluene) mixed with cleaning solvent. It is necessary to
change the Viton hose sockets for the viskometer connection
after 100 measurements.
With the HVU 481/482 the solvent restriction are not valid. In the
HVU 481/482 valve system it is only Kalrez and Teflon used. But
it is necessary to change all HVU481-hose sockets and the filling
hose socket of the HVU482 for the viskometer connection after 100
measurements.
The boiling range of the solvent must be higher than the bath tem-
perature. Solvent 2 must be a solvent that dries easily.

8.2 Drying of the viscometers for the HVU

482
8.2.1 Bath temperature above the dew point
You can also insert undried viscometers in the HVU 482 when you start immediately
a cleaning cycle with at least 5 minutes drying.

8.2.2 Bath temperature below the dew point

When the temperature is below the dew point in the thermostated bath of the HVU
482, do only insert dried viscometers, which have been dried externally with dried air
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You can also dry the viscometer with the HVU 482 by connecting it to the HVU 482
without inserting it into the bath.

After having run a cleaning cycle with at least 5 minutes drying, you can place the
viscometer in the thermostated bath.

8.3 HVU482 and Viscometer with hose

connection
It is also possible to use viscometer with hose connection in the HVU482. But they
could only be used at a bath temperature higher than +20°C. To connect the
viscometers with the HVU482 it is necessary to use a set of adapters (108-332).

8.4 Measuring result deviations with the

HVU 482
Measuring result deviations can be caused by
➢ Humidity in the solvent => dry the solvent with the molecular sieve
➢ Humidity in the sample => dry the sample with the molecular sieve
➢ Saturated drying beads in the drying tube => exchange the drying beads
➢ Undried Viscometers have been placed in the bath => take the viscometer out
of the bath, warm it up and dry it.

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8.5 HVU 482 specifics

With bath temperatures below dew point:
➢ Don’t use HVU482 without inserted Viscometers (Capillaries), or closed bath
openings. Humidity will go into silicone oil!
➢ Before switching off the HVU482, bath temperature must be heated above dew
point See also chapter 7.27 Bath heating?
Take care about the fill level of the bath. See chapter 4.2 HVU 480/481 Installation
Procedure.
Take care about maintenance of the drying tubes and removal of the moisture in the
bath. See chapter 17.1 Maintenance work for HVU 482

8.6 Preparation and execution of viscosity

measurements
1. Switch on the HVU 480/481/482 and press the "start" key.

2. Select a capillary tube, for which the discharge time of the oil corresponds to the
ASTM standard. The following equation applies: kinematic viscosity (mm2/s) =
discharge time (s) x calibration factor (mm2/s2). The maximum discharge time
that can be measured is 1800 seconds.

3. Place the capillary tubes (only dried ones for the HVU 482) in the bath (change
the capillary constant in the parameter menu, if required). Connect the capillary
tubes to the appropriate sensor connection. Pay attention to the colour coding of
the capillary tube connection hoses. The colour code of the plastic hoses must
agree with the designation of the capillary tubes.

4. With the "right" or "left" arrow key, designate the right or left capillary for
viscosity analysis.

5. With a hypodermic syringe inject 20 ml sample into the fill tube (white coded)
to the top filling mark. Make sure not to trap air into the capillary fill tube.

6. Select the requested program by pressing program key "P". Press the START key
and enter the sample number, if required. Again press the START key until the
message appears. The analysis is carried out automatically. At the end of the
measurement process the viscosity value is displayed.

7. The cleaning cycle will begin automatically when programmed.

8. Depending on the selected program the instrument will print the result
automatically or on request.

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9 Diagnostic Program

9.1 General
Comment: The HVU 480/481/482 is a complex measurement unit. Please contact
the customer service department to discuss problems you cannot
alleviate yourself.
Using the diagnosis program, you are able to manually control valves, pumps, relays
and heating units of the HVU 480/481/482. The diagnosis options can be carried out
only in the diagnosis program ("DIAGNOSTIC") with a released diagnosis test.
The diagnostic program is called by the menu key "M".

01 Confiden-Test

Unlocked !

9.2 Check the Reference Resistors

The reference resistors for the analogue temperature measurement are on printed
circuit board 607-049. The measured resistor values are shown here. The reference
resistors are in a circuit used to measure the resistance of the PT 500 bath
thermometer.

02 Rmin Rmax

+8131 -8155

Rmin should be between 7000 and 9000

Rmax should be between -6500 and -9500
In case of a broken or poor connection the display will indicate a 0.

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9.3 Bath Temperature Display

The set value and the measured value of the bath temperature are displayed here. A
short circuit or broken thermometer is indicated on the display with a 0. Possible
malfunctions are on board 607-049.

03 Set Actual

100.00 °C 100.00 °C

9.4 NIR detection left

With the display "NIR control left", the display for the upper sensor "o" and the
lower sensor "u" must change by at least 50 points with the connecting of a NIR
capillary tube placed in the tempering bath.

04 NIR-Det. left

t = -873 b = -875

9.5 NIR detection right

With the display "NIR control right", the display for the upper sensor "o" and the
lower sensor "u" must change by at least 50 points with the connecting of a NIR
capillary tube placed in the tempering bath.

05 NIR-Det. right

t = -873 b = -875

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9.6 NTC detection left

With the display "NTC control left", the display for the upper sensor "o" and the
lower sensor "u" must change by at least 100 points with the connecting of a NIR
capillary tube placed in the tempering bath.

06 NTC-Det. left

t = -904 b = -875

9.7 NTC detection right

With the display "NTC control right", the display for the upper sensor "o" and the
lower sensor "u" must change by at least 100 points with the connecting of a NIR
capillary tube placed in the tempering bath.

07 NTC-Det. right

t = -904 b = -875

9.8 Bath Cooling Valve

This solenoid valve (at HVU 482 optional) enables cooling medium to flow through
the HVU 480/481/482 cooling manifold.
The bath cooling valve can be activated and deactivated by pushing the "right arrow"
and " left arrow" keys while listening for it clicking on/off.

08 Bath Valve

Off 40 °C

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9.9 Bath Heaters

The HVU 480/481/482 has four heating systems to control the bath temperature. Any
of the four heating systems can be selected by pressing the appropriate key on the
number keyboard (For example: press key "1" for heating system 1, key "2" for
heating system 2, etc.).
Pressing the right-arrow key turns the bath heating system on and pressing the left-
arrow key turns it off.
Attention: Turning on a heating system deactivates the bath temperature control
and changes the bath temperature. The bath heating system is not turned
off automatically. This could cause an overheating of the bath
(excessive temperature control protection is triggered). The bath control
system begins operation only after the diagnosis test page is exited.

09 Bath Heater

1 Off 40.00 °C

9.10 Slop Tank Level

A thermal detector indicates the liquid level in the slop tank. An asterisk indicates
low level "*", a minus sign (-) indicates that slop container must be emptied or that
there is no slop sensor attached.

10 Slop level
*

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9.11 Solvent left

This function is used to check, if the level sensor of the left solenoid valve unit is op-
erating. This sensor is located in the solvent container made of glass (capacity of 20
ml). Prior to its injection into the capillary tubes, the solvent reaches the solvent tank
to meter the solvent by means of the sensor.
An asterisk (*) must appear in the display, when the sensor is surrounded by air (no
solvent in the solvent container). A minus sign (-) indicates a possible sensor defect.

11 Flush level left

9.12 Solvent right

This function is used to check, if the level sensor of the right solenoid valve unit is
operating. This sensor is located in the solvent container made of glass (capacity of
20 ml). Prior to its injection into the capillary tubes, the solvent reaches the solvent
container to meter the solvent by means of the sensor.
An asterisk (*) must appear in the display, when the sensor is surrounded by air (no
solvent in the solvent container). A minus sign (-) indicates a possible sensor defect.

12 Flush level right

9.13 Solenoid Valves Left

Each one of the 14 solenoid valves in the unit configuration can be checked. Key in
the valve number and check its function by pushing the "arrow left" to switch off or
the "arrow right" key to switch the valve on.
This procedure can be repeated for each solenoid valve.

13 Solen. Valve left

01 Off

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9.14 Solenoid Valves Right

Each one of the 14 solenoid valves in the unit configuration can be checked. Key in
the valve number and check its function by pushing the "arrow left" to switch off or
the "arrow right" key to switch on the valve.
This procedure can be repeated for each solenoid valve.

14 Solen. Valve right

01 Off

9.15 Air Pressure Pump

The air pressure pump can be switched on and off. The bath temperature is also dis-
played.
Push the "right" arrow key to turn the pump on and the "left" arrow key to turn the
pump off.

15 Pressure pump

Off 40.00 °C

9.16 Vacuum Pump

The vacuum pump is used for the cleaning phase and can be turned on and off. The
bath temperature is also indicated.
Attention: The vacuum pump cannot be turned on, when there still is a vacuum in
the vacuum pump. Such a scenario could occur in the diagnosis test,
when the vacuum pump has been turned on several times. During the
cleaning of the capillary tubes, the software ensures that the vacuum
pump is cleaned prior to being turned on.
Pressing the right-arrow key turns the pump on and pressing the left-arrow key turns
it off.

16 Vacuum pump

Off 40.00 °C

9.17 Detection Left

No function in the HVU 481/482

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This function is used to check, if the safety sensor located in the left solenoid valve
unit functions properly. This sensor is located in the T-section behind the capillary
tube connection. The safety sensor was installed to prevent the product from flowing
into the solenoid valve unit in the event of a malfunction.
An asterisk (*) must appear in the display, when the sensor is surrounded by air (no
solvent in the solvent container). A minus sign (-) indicates a possible sensor defect.

17 Detection left

9.18 Detection Right

No function in the HVU 481/482
This function is used to check, if the safety sensor located in the right solenoid valve
unit functions properly. This sensor is located in the T-section behind the capillary
tube connection. The safety sensor was installed to prevent the product from flowing
into the solenoid valve unit in the event of a malfunction.
An asterisk (*) must appear in the display, when the sensor is surrounded by air (no
solvent in the solvent container). A minus sign (-) indicates a possible sensor defect.

18 Detection right

9.19 Buzzer (acoustic signal)

The buzzer can be switched on and off.
Push the "right" arrow key to turn the buzzer on and the "left" arrow key to switch
the buzzer off.

19 Buzzer

Off

9.20 Set the Clock 24/12 Hour Mode

The time can be displayed as 24 hours (military time) or 12 hours.
Arrow "right" key: 24 hours mode.
Arrow "left" key: 12 hours mode.

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20 24/12-Hour
24-Hour

*Note that a mode change will influence the date indication.

Date in 24 hours mode: day/month/year.
Date in 12 hours mode: month/day/year.

9.21 Set the Clock Time

The time can be changed with the number keys. An asterisk (*) appears in the
display when the time is changed. This indicates that the new time has not been
entered. Press the START key to confirm the new time.

21 Time

07:55:09

9.22 Date Programming

As a function of the time format, the date must be entered in the format
day/month/year (for the 24-hour format) or in the format month/day/year (for the 12-
hour format). The date is changed with the number keys. An asterisk (*) appears in
the display when the date has been changed. This indicates that the new date has not
been entered. Press the START key to confirm the new date.

22 Date

25.10. 93

9.23 Inspek air dryer in

Only HVU 482
This value shows the time in which the air dryer should be inspected

23 Inspek air dryer in

35 hours

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9.24 Bath Circulation Values

These values are intended for manufacturers use only.

23 -20 -440 -36

R0 +3991 +3991 +2816

9.25 HVU 480/481/482 Software

(manufacturer use only)
The software versions used are shown on the last diagnosis pages.

24 VERSION MA #.## 25 VERSION S1 #.##

VERSION S0 #.## VERSION S2 #.##

26 VERSION S3 #.##

VERSION S4 #.##

When ordering an EPROM, it is also necessary to indicate the equipment number

and the software versions of the EPROM in the testing unit.
Ma = Master Master software on circuit board 607-063 or 607-084.
EPROM designation 480M for HVU 480
EPROM designation 481M for HVU 481
EPROM designation 482M for HVU 482
S0 = Slave 0 Software for the control of the display on circuit board 607-059
or 607-081.
EPROM designation 480S0 for HVU 480/481
EPROM designation 482S0 for HVU 482
S1 = Slave 1 Software for the control of the solenoid valves on circuit board
607-071.
EPROM designation 480S1
S2 = Slave 2 Software for analogous measurements on circuit board 607-049.
EPROM designation 480S2 for HVU 480/481
Software for analogous measurements on circuit board 607-221
EPROM designation 482S0 for HVU 482
S3 = Slave 3 Software for the including of measured values from the left
capillary tube on circuit board 607-087.
EPROM designation 480S3

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S4 = Slave 4 Software for the including of measured values from the right
capillary tube on circuit board 607-087.
EPROM designation 480S3
Attention: The EPROM's of slaves 3 and 4 are designated identically with 480S3.
The location of the circuit boards in the testing unit is shown in chapter
xx. No communication with the slave is possible, when ****** is
shown in place of a software version.

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9.26 Diagnostic Overview

General: Stop will return to "01
confiden-Test"

01 confiden-Test
unlocked

02 Rmin Rmax
+8131 -8155

03 Set Actual
100.00 C 45,00 C

04 NIR-Det left
o= -873 u = -875

05 NIR-Det right
o= -873 u = -875

06 NTC-Det left
o= -904 u = -850

07 NTC-Det right
o= -904 u = -850

08 Bath valve on
off 40 C off
(valve
1-14)
09 Bath heater on (heater 1-4)
1 off 40,00 C off
(valve
1-14)
10 Slop level - Slop full
*
* Slop empty

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11 Flush level left - solvent

* full
* solvent
empty

12 Flush level right - solvent

* full
* solvent
empty

13 Solen. valve left on (valve

01 off 1-14)
off

14 Solen. valve right on (valve

01 off 1-14)
off

15 Press. pump on
off 40,00 C off

16 Vacuum pump on
off 40,00 C off

17 Detection left * no
detection
* - detection

18 Detection right * no
detection
* - detection

19 Buzzer on
off off

20 24/12 Hour 24 hour (date shown as

24 Hours day/month/year)
12 hour (date shown as
month/day/year)

21 Time move cursor # enter new time

07:55:09 move cursor Start enter new data

22 Date move cursor # enter new date

25.10.93 Start enter new data
move cursor

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23 -20 -440 -0 Screen 23 - 26 are for factory use only.

R0+399 +3991 +2816 These screens are not programmable.

24 Version Ma X.XX
Version S0 X.XX

25 Version S1 X.XX
Version S2 X.XX

26 Version S3 X.XX
Version S4 X:XX

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10 Messages

10.1 Messages of the HVU 480/481/482

An error is indicated by the sounding of the buzzer and the message "Error" on the
display. This message and the buzzer can be cancelled with the key "Stop". Use the
"M" key to bring up the menu "Messages". This menu indicates the number of errors
that have occurred. Using the up-arrow key provides you with the number and a short
description of the errors. The error is cleared and thus deleted from the error list
using the HLIS Software. The table that follows gives a more accurate description of
the error.
When a test was interrupted by an error, the sample remains in the capillary; it can
thus be measured after remedying the error.
When the flushing cycle was interrupted by an error, it will be necessary to start the
flushing cycle again after remedying the error to ensure that the system is clean and
dry.
Starting a test deletes all previous messages. There are basically four types of
messages:

• Messages that have no effect on the testing procedure

• Messages that cause a shut-down of the test

• Messages that require a RESET (the unit is turned off and then on again) to make the
unit operational again

• Messages for checksum errors. With these types of errors, the standard parameters
are set automatically in the respective program.
Comments: Make sure an error message was not prompted by an operating error.
Communication problems (transfer) between the master and slave in the
unit can be caused by external sources; this can lead to a program crash.
When an error was triggered by such a problem, it can be cancelled with
a RESET (the unit is turned off and then on again). Each unit (circuit
board) must have a proper voltage supply. The respective cable
connections should also be checked.
Caution: The power plug must be removed prior to working on the test unit.
The messages are shown as follows:

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No. Short Description Effects

Error criteria
Error sources Required measures

10.1.1 Error numbers  1

1 Bath Temperature Shut down
Bath temperature deviates by more than 0,05°C from the programmed temperature
The ambient temperature is too high and Use counter cooling
the bath temperature cannot set to the
nominal temperature
Cooling valve temperature is set too low Change the temperature, at which the valve
must open.
No external cooling system is connected Connect external cooling system and
or lack of a constant cooling medium flow provide a constant cooling medium flow

2 Bath heating
In theHVU 480/481 was the programmed bath temperature not reached after 1,5 hours
The level/excess temperature protection See error 4.
device was triggered to the off position.
Defective heating control (SSR circuit Check heating system controls.
board 607-053 or measurement unit 607-
049 / 607-221).
Output of the external cooling system is Reduce the difference between bath
too high. temperature and cooling temperature.

3 Bath – Cooling
In theHVU 480/481 was the programmed bath temperature not reached after 1.5 hours.
In the HVU 482 was the cooling rate less than 3°C(5,4°F) in 20 Minutes
Malfunctioning cooling valve. Check control of measuring unit 607-049 /
607-221.
The external cooling system was not turned Check the proper functioning of the external
on/is not connected. cooling system.

4 Bath - Level/Overtemp. Unit off

Bath sensors indicate that the bath temperature is too high or the oil level of the bath is too
low.

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Caution: This error message causes a shut-down of the bath heating system; it can be
activated only after a RESET (the unit is turned off and then on again).
Selected bath temperature is too high. Check the bath temperature in the parameter
menu.
Excess temperature protection is set too Set the excess temperature protection approx.
low. 20 Kelvin above the nominal bath
temperature.
The bath level is too low. Fill bath level to the nominal level at room
temperature.

5 Bath - Communication
No communication between master and slave S2 within 60 seconds.
Program crash caused by an external Execute a RESET.
source.

6 Bath - Rmin
Rmin is outside the allowable range.
Defective measuring unit 607-049 (HVU Replace temperature measurement unit.
480/481)
Defective measuring unit 607-221 (HVU
482)

7 Bath – Rmax
Rmax is outside the allowable range.
Defective measuring unit 607-049(HVU Replace temperature measurement unit.
480/481)
Defective measuring unit 607-221 (HVU
482)

8 Bath - Pt500
Defective bath thermometer Pt500.
Short circuit or interruption in the Check the bath thermometer and replace, if
thermometer or connection line. necessary.

9 Bath - Debit Value

The nominal value for the bath temperature is outside the allowable range
(HVU 480/481 from +20 to +150 °C / +68 to +302 °F).

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(HVU 482 from -40 to +100 °C / -40 to +212 °F).

Data loss during the data transfer between Turn the unit off and then on again.
the display processor S0 and processor S2 Nominal temperature must be checked in
on measuring unit 607-049. the parameter menu thereafter.

10.1.2 Error numbers  10

10 Sa. press up left Shut-down
The pressing upward of the sample through the capillary lasts too long (five minutes is the
maximum).
Sample viscosity is too high for selected Select a capillary with a constant that ensures
capillary a run-off period within the measurement
range of the test unit.
The needle valve "compressed air intensity" The adjusting of the needle valve is shown in
(needle valve 1) is adjusted incorrectly. drawing 841-007.
Malfunctioning Pressure Pump. Check the pressure pump controls.
The connection hose was not attached to Attach hose and restart.
the filling pipe of the capillary.

11 Sa. press up right Shut-down

The pressing upward of the sample through the capillary lasts too long (five minutes is the
maximum).
Sample viscosity is too high for selected Select a capillary with a constant that ensures
capillary. a run-off period within the measurement
range of the test unit.
The needle valve "compressed air intensity" The adjusting of the needle valve is shown in
(needle valve 1) is adjusted incorrectly. drawing 841-007.
Malfunctioning pressure pump. Check the pressure pump controls.
The connection hose was not attached to Attach hose and restart.
the filling pipe of the capillary.

12 Measur. left Shut-down

The sample run-off in the left capillary lasts longer than 30 minutes.
Sample viscosity is too high for selected Select a capillary with a constant that ensures
capillary. a run-off period within the measurement
range of the test unit.
Sample viscosity is too low for selected Select a capillary with a constant that ensures
capillary; a run-off period of not less than a run- off period within the measurement
100 seconds for NTC capillaries is range of the test unit.

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required.
Sample is too dark for a NIR capillary. Use a NTC capillary.
Defective capillary. Check capillary.
No atmosphere above the capillary. Check solenoid valve unit.

13 Measur. right Shut-down

The sample run-off in the right capillary lasts longer than 30 minutes.
Sample viscosity is too high for selected Select a capillary with a constant that ensures
capillary. a run-off period within the measurement
range of the test unit.
Sample viscosity is too low for selected Select a capillary with a constant that ensures
capillary; a run-off period of not less than a run- off period within the measurement
100 seconds is required for NTC unit. range of the test unit.
Sample is too dark for a NIR capillary. Use a NTC capillary.
Defective capillary. Check capillary.
No atmosphere above the capillary. Check solenoid valve unit.

14 Safety cutup left Shut-down

Sample liquid was detected by the safety sensor. This sensor detects sample material that
reaches the unit beyond the second capillary sensor.
Caution: The capillary tube can no longer be atmospheric, when the sample has reached
the flushing system. A normal flushing cycle will make the test unit operational
again.
This error may point to a defective Carry out the measurement with another
capillary sensor. capillary.

15 Safety cut up right Shut-down

Sample liquid was detected by the safety sensor in the HVU 480/481/482. This sensor
detects sample material that reaches the unit beyond the second capillary sensor.
Caution: The capillary tube can no longer be atmospheric, when the sample has reached
the flushing system. A normal flushing cycle will make the test unit
operational again.
This error may point to a defective capillary Carry out the measurement with another
sensor. capillary.

16 No solvent 1 left Shut-down

Still no solvent 1 suctioned on the left side after 120 seconds.

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The solvent 1 container is empty. Fill the container with solvent.

Suction hose at solvent container was Move suction hose to correct position.
displaced upward.
Malfunctioning vacuum pump. Check vacuum pump and vacuum pump
controls.

17 No solvent 2 left Shut-down

Still no solvent 2 suctioned on the left side after 120 seconds.
The solvent 1 container is empty. Fill the container with solvent.
Suction hose at solvent container was Move suction hose to correct position.
displaced upward.
Malfunctioning vacuum pump. Check vacuum pump and vacuum pump
controls.

18 No solvent 1 right Shut-down

Still no solvent 1 suctioned on the right side after 120 seconds.
The solvent 1 container is empty. Fill the container with solvent.
Suction hose at solvent container was Move suction hose to correct position.
displaced upward.
Malfunctioning vacuum pump. Check vacuum pump and vacuum pump
controls.

19 No solvent 2 right Shut-down

Still no solvent 2 suctioned on the right side after 120 seconds.
The solvent 1 container is empty. Fill the container with solvent.
Suction hose at solvent container was Move suction hose to correct position.
displaced upward.
Malfunctioning vacuum pump. Check vacuum pump and vacuum pump
controls.

10.1.3 Error numbers  20

20. Slop is full
Slop container is full
Slop container is full. Drain slop container.
Although no slop sensor is connected, the Select the correct parameter in the parameter
prompt "slop sensor connected" in the menu.

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parameter menu (see Chapter Slop sensor

connected ?) was answered with "Yes".
Defective slop sensor. Replace slop sensor.

21 Printer
Still no data transfer to the printer after 20 seconds.
Printer was not turned on. Turn printer on.
Printer is off-line. Turn printer on to on-line.
Printer is out of paper. Provide paper.
No printer connected. Connect printer.
Incorrect printer cable. Use connection cable 626-051 for Data-
Mega printer. Use connection cable 626-029
for standard printers.

22 RS232
Still no data transfer by way of RS-232 after 120 seconds.
External computer is not ready. Start terminal program.

23 MV - Proz. communic
Communication is interrupted between the master processor on the CPU circuit board
607-84 or 607-063 and the MV processor (480S1) on circuit board 607-071.
Program crash caused by an external Carry out a RESET.
source.

24 MS L - Proz communic. Shut-down

No response after command from the master to measurement slave S4 (within 90 seconds).
Program crash caused by an external Carry out a RESET.
source.

25 MS R Proz communic. Shut-down

No response after command from the master to measurement slave S4 (within 90 seconds).
Program crash caused by an external Carry out a RESET.
source.

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26. Display Proz communic Shut-down

No response after command from the master to display slave S0 (within 10 seconds).
Program crash caused by an external Carry out a RESET.
source.

27 Flushing left Shut-down

Liquid was pumped to the intermediate glass container (20 ml) during the mixing of the
solvent with the sample material.
The flushing cycle was cancelled during the Restart the flushing cycle.
initial flushing cycle and then started again.
This causes an accumulation of a large
quantity of the sample/solvent mixture in
the capillary that can reach the testing unit
during the initial flushing.
Defective filling level sensor for the solvent Replace filling level sensor.
quantity.
Defective detection component of the Replace circuit board 607-072.
filling level sensor on circuit board 607-
072.

28 Flushing right Shut-down

Liquid was pumped to the intermediate glass container (20 ml) during the mixing of the
solvent with the sample material.
The flushing cycle was cancelled during the Restart the flushing cycle.
initial flushing cycle and then started again.
This causes an accumulation of a large
quantity of the sample/solvent mixture in
the capillary that can reach the testing unit
during the initial flushing.
Defective filling level sensor for the solvent Replace filling level sensor.
quantity.
Defective detection component of the Replace circuit board 607-072.
filling level sensor on circuit board 607-
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10.1.4 Error numbers  30

30. NIR + NTC left Shut-down
Both capillary types were detected at the left measurement location after starting.
Both capillary types connected. Only one capillary can be connected per side.
Defective capillary or NIR/NTC sensor Check NIR/NTC sensor circuit board.
circuit board.

31 No tube left Shut-down

No capillary type was detected at the left measurement location after starting.
No capillary connected. Connect the capillary plug to the test unit.
Defective capillary or NIR/NTC sensor Check the NIR/NTC sensor circuit board.
circuit board.
Capillary connection plug was incorrectly Observe the connection plug coding when
connected at the test unit. making the connection.

10.1.5 Error numbers  40

40. NIR + NTC right Shut-down
Both capillary types were detected at the right measurement location after starting.
Both capillary types connected. Only one capillary can be connected per side.
Defective capillary or NIR/NTC sensor Check NIR/NTC sensor circuit board.
circuit board.

41 No tube right Shut-down

No capillary type was detected at the right measurement location after starting.
No capillary connected. Connect the capillary plug to the test unit.
Defective capillary or NIR/NTC sensor Check the NIR/NTC sensor circuit board.
circuit board.
Capillary connection plug was incorrectly Observe the connection plug coding when
connected at the test unit. making the connection.

10.1.6 Error numbers  60

60 Air dryer ?
The time to inspect the air dryer is gone. (setted in the Parameter „Air dryer“,)
the air dryer is not inspected Inspect the air dryer and quit the message
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was not reseted. be reseted by quitt the message „Air dryer ?“, or to
press the start button in the parameter menue „Air
dryer“

10.1.7 Error numbers  90

90 Checksum progr. 1
Control checksum error in program memory bank 1 of the display slave.
Defective Eeprom at the display control. The program-specific parameters (tolerance,
all parameters for the flushing and measuring
cycle) of program 1 are set to "standard".

91 Checksum prog. 2
Control checksum error in program memory bank 2 of the display slave.
Defective Eeprom at the display control. The program-specific parameters (tolerance,
all parameters for the flushing and measuring
cycle) of program 2 are set to "standard".

92 Checksum progr. 3
Control checksum error in program memory bank 3 of the display slave.
Defective Eeprom at the display control. The program-specific parameters (tolerance,
all parameters for the flushing and measuring
cycle) of program 2 are set to "standard".

93 Checksum progr. 4
Control checksum error in program memory bank 4 of the display slave.
Defective Eeprom at the display control. The program-specific parameters (tolerance,
all parameters for the flushing and measuring
cycle) of program 2 are set to "standard".

94 Checksum progr. 5
Control checksum error in program memory bank 5 of the display slave.
Defective Eeprom at the display control. The program-specific parameters (tolerance,
all parameters for the flushing and measuring
cycle) of program 2 are set to "standard".

95 Checksum parameter
Control checksum error in the parameter memory bank of the display slave.

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Defective Eeprom at the display control. The program-specific parameters (tolerance,

all parameters for the flushing and measuring
cycle) of program 2 are set to "standard".

96 Checksum master
Control checksum error in the bath offset memory bank of the master processor.
Battery RAM on the CPU circuit board. The bath offset is set to 0.00 °C for all
temperatures.

10.1.8 Error messages that are coded into the flow out
times
Flow out time = 7777.77 seconds
A detection occurred during the run-off at the bottom and none at the top when
measuring a bright transparent sample.
Defective upper sensor (detected too early Replace sensors.
during the pressing upward).
Air bubbles in the oil. Ensure that no air bubbles are in the oil
when filling the sample.
Sample was pressed upward too quickly in Correctly adjust the needle valve for the
the capillary tube. pressing upward of the sample.

Flow out time= 8888.88 seconds

A detection occurred during the run-off at the bottom and none at the top when
measuring a bright transparent sample.
Defective upper sensor (detected too early Replace sensors.
during the pressing upward).
Air bubbles in the oil. Ensure that no air bubbles are in the oil
when filling the sample.
Sample was pressed upward too quickly in Correctly adjust the needle valve for the
the capillary tube. pressing upward of the sample.

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11 Cleaning Cycle

11.1 General information

Attention: When the flushing cycle was aborted due to an error or a command
from the keyboard, a complete flushing cycle must be carried out
nevertheless. This ensures that the flushing unit and the capillary tubes
are clean and dry.
The cleaning phase for the HVU 480/481/482 after a measurement consists of three
basic steps that can be programmed with the cleaning program function
(CLEANING) in menu "P" or with the parameter program.

• Initial flushing Mixing of the sample with the solvent and removal of the
mixture

• Flushing Cleaning of the capillary tubes with solvent.

• Drying Drying of the capillary tubes with the help of a vacuum.

To program the cleaning functions by means of the parameter program, the operator
must indicate "YES" for the parameter "Cleaning". Press the right-arrow key to do
so.
The cleaning options are identical for a request made from the cleaning program
function (CLEANING) in menu "P" or from the parameter program (see chapter
Cleaning up to chapter Drying ).
A display indicating the present cleaning status of the HVU 480/481/482 appears in
the display when requesting the cleaning program function (CLEANING) in menu
"P". The cleaning function for the left capillary tube can be programmed in the
example shown below. Press the START key or the arrow-up key to proceed to the
next programming function.

L> Cleaning ?

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11.2 Initial flushing

The viscometer HVU 480/481/482 can be programmed such that the solvent is added
to the sample liquid prior to its removal. The supply of solvent to the sample liquid
reduces the risk of the sample material clogging the valves.
Paraffin-free samples or samples that do not thicken during the cooling may not
require an initial flushing; on the other hand, samples with a high paraffin content or
highly viscous samples may require two initial flushing cycles. With materials
requiring two initial cycles, solvent 1 must be used six times and solvent 2 at least
three times during the cleaning program.
The entered value must vary between 0 and 2 (10 ml solvent are used for each cycle).
Press the START key or the arrow-up key to proceed to the next programming
function.

L>K=0.02916

Sample disolve 1

11.3 Flushing
Solvent 1 must have a good dissolving effect on the sample material and must clean
the capillary tube to a large degree. The entered value must range between 0 and 9.
A solvent quantity of 10 ml is used for each cleaning cycle. The solvent is piped
through four tubes (filling tube, capillary tube, air tube and flushing tube). The con-
taminated solvent is subsequently piped to the slop container by means of a vacuum.
The number of required cleaning cycles is a function of the sample material to be re-
moved and of the solvent composition. Two cleaning cycles are generally sufficient.

L>K=0.02916

Solvent 1 2
You must indicate the number of times the capillary tubes are to be cleaned with sol-
vent 2. The entered value must range between 0 and 9.
After flushing out solvent 1, the capillary tubes are cleaned with solvent 2. The
components of solvent 2 must become fully volatile during the drying with air.
A solvent quantity of 10 ml is used for each cleaning cycle. The contaminated
solvent is flushed into the slop container. One or two cleaning cycles are generally
sufficient.

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L>K=0.02916

Solvent 2 2

11.4 Drying
After the completion of cleaning processes 1 and 2, air is with the help of a vacuum
piped through the capillary tubes to remove the remaining solvent by way of
evaporation. The required drying period is a function of the volatility of solvent 2. A
drying period of 10 minutes is generally used.
Indicate the period, for which the capillary tubes must be dried (time in minutes).
The entered value should range between 0 minutes (no drying) and 99 minutes.
Attention: The subsequent measurements could be erroneous, when the capillary
tubes are not dried after the flushing.

L>K=0.02916

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11.5 Cleaning Program Overview

General:
1. Use the "M" key to designate "program". Choose the "right" or "left"
capillary with the corresponding "right arrow" or "left arrow" key
2. Then designate "cleaning" program with the "P" key.
3. Push "Start" key
4. "Stop" key-display returns to "Program" at the menu and will exit the
cleaning program

L>K~0,1 R>K~1
Bathtemp 40,00 C
M

L > Cleaning?

Start

L>K = 0,099
Sample disolve 1

Start

L>K = 0,099
Solvent 1

Start

L>K = 0,099
Solvent 2

Start

L>K = 0,099
Drying 5 min

Start

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12 HVU 480/481/482
Construction Overview

12.1 HVU 480/481/482 Mechanics Overview

This chapter explains HVU 480/481/482 component positions.
The base of the HVU 480/481/482 contains the temperature regulated bath, the air
pressure pump and the vacuum pump.
The top of the unit contains the electronics with key pad display and the CPU board.
The top of the HVU 480/481/482 is hinged like the hood of a car for easy access to
components.
After opening the hood, the side panels can be removed. Behind each panel is a
configuration of piping and 13 solenoid valves for the flushing operation of each
measuring station.
At the front of the HVU 480/481/482 is a glass window used for viewing the
capillaries. Silicone oil is filled to a level 2 cm below the top of the window. When
looking through the window, it looks as if the capillaries are not completely
immersed in the oil. This is not the case. By using glass cylinders and a circulation
pump, the oil level inside the bath is raised to immerse the capillaries completely.
Located on the front control panel of the HVU 480/481/482 (see chapter HVU
480/481/482 Hardware Documentation V1):
• Power control (On/Off) switch
• Three color coded tubes that connect to the Ubbelohde capillary
• Over temperature protection control
• Bath filling port
• Connection for capillary light detection sensor
• One needle valve that controls the air intake for the HVU 480/481/482. This
valve is adjusted by the manufacturer.
• Alphanumeric keypad (see chapter HVU 480/481/482 Hardware
Documentation V2)

Located on the back panel of the HVU 480/481/482 (see chapter HVU 480/481/482
Hardware Documentation V3):
• Four color coded plastic tube connections for cleaning solvents

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• Two color coded plastic tube connection for the slop tank
• Inlet and outlet ports for a cooling system
• Port for printer (parallel interface)
• Computer output (RS 232)
• Mains plug and two mains fuses
• Ground connection
• HTR (Herzog Token Ring)
• Slop Sensor
• Vent for the vacuum pump

12.2 HVU 480/481/482 Electronics Overview

The HVU 480/481/482 power supply 603-025 is commercially available and
supplies +15, -15V and +5V.
The HVU 480/481/482 has a CPU unit 607-084 (units manufactured through
February 1994 have 607-063) including a microprocessor and a Programmable Read
Only Memory. The memory is programmed by Herzog to perform 4 different
viscosity analyses and a cleaning program.
Coding switch S1 is used to define the serial number of the instrument (see chapter
Coding of the measurement points).

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CPU 607-084 Measuring Keyboard

Eprom XXX 607-049/650-551 /Display
Ma HVU480/481 Control 607-083
Niveau 650-549/650-551 Eprom XXXS0
detection HVU482
607-243 Eprom XXXS2
Level /
Overtemperature
protection 607-055

NIR/NTC Power supply Keyboard

Sensorboard +5V,+15V,- 607-060
607-087 15V
Eprom XXX S3 603-025

Power supply 24 V Solenoid valve Display

603-019 control 607-071 607-084
Eprom XXXS1

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13 HVU 480/481/482 Serial

Output

13.1 General
Data transfer can be executed automatically or on request (see chapter Data transfer).
The parameters for the serial output are
2400 Baud, non Parity, 8 Databit, 1 Stopbit,
The command to request data from the PC is "XTR0Y".
X = unit number Attention The unit number is hexadecimal coded.
from 0 - 9 for unit number 0 - 9
and A - F for unit number 10 - 15
TR0 = command send data. Attention: 0 is the number zero.
Y = Capillary number L for left capillary
R for right capillary

Attention: The HVU 480/481/482 answers as MP-480 because of compatibility.

reasons

When the command to the PC is received, it answers with the following string:

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13.2 Protocol Capillary Left

XPA;MP-480;_;_;_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _;_ _ _ _ _ _;
Bathtemperature in 1/100 °
Gravity with exponent
Language 1 = German 2 = English
Temperature unit C = Celsius
F = Fahrenheit

XPB;_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _;

Sample I. D. number

XPC;_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _;_ _;_ _;_ _;_ _;_ _;_ _;_ _;_; S = static
Equili. type D = dynamic
Drying time in minutes
Cleaning with solvent 2
Cleaning with solvent 1
Pre cleaning
Number of measurements
Equilibration time in minutes
Tolerance in 1/10 %
Capillary constant with exponent

XER;1;01;_ _ _ _ _ _;_;
XER;1;02;_ _ _ _ _ _;_;
XER;1;03;_ _ _ _ _ _;_;
XER;1;04;_ _ _ _ _ _;_;
XER;1;05;_ _ _ _ _ _;_;
XER;1;06;_ _ _ _ _ _;_;
XER;1;07;_ _ _ _ _ _;_;
XER;1;08;_ _ _ _ _ _;_;
XER;1;09;_ _ _ _ _ _;_;
Control bit
Flow time in 1/100s
Flow time number

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XER;1;0A;_ _ _ _ _ _ _;_ _ _;_;YYMMDD;HHMMSS1;

1 = a. m.
2 = p. m.

Time
Date

Control bit 1 = in Tolerance

0 = not in Tolerance
Exponent for Viskosity
Viscosity

13.3 Protocol Capillary Right

XPA;MP-480;_;_;_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _;_ _ _ _ _ _;
Bathtemperature in 1/100 °
Gravity with exponent
Language 1 = German 2 = English
Temperature unit C = Celsius
F = Fahrenheit

XPD;_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _;

Sample I. D. number

XPE;_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _;_ _;_ _;_ _;_ _;_ _;_ _;_ _;_; S = static
Equili. type D = dynamic
Drying time in minutes
Cleaning with solvent 2
Cleaning with solvent 1
Pre cleaning
Number of measurements
Equilibration time in minutes
Tolerance in 1/10 %
Capillary constant with exponent

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XER;2;01;_ _ _ _ _ _;_;
XER;2;02;_ _ _ _ _ _;_;
XER;2;03;_ _ _ _ _ _;_;
XER;2;04;_ _ _ _ _ _;_;
XER;2;05;_ _ _ _ _ _;_;
XER;2;06;_ _ _ _ _ _;_;
XER;2;07;_ _ _ _ _ _;_;
XER;2;08;_ _ _ _ _ _;_;
XER;2;09;_ _ _ _ _ _;_;
Control bit
Flow time in 1/100s
Flow time number

XER;2;0A;_ _ _ _ _ _ _;_ _ _;_;YYMMDD;HHMMSS1;

1 = a. m.
2 = p. m.

Time
Date

Control bit 1 = in Tolerance

0 = not in Tolerance
Exponent for Viskosity
Viscosity

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13.4 Protocol Example:

Command which from an external computer is to be send, to get the data from the
right measuring place in unit 1

1TR0R

From unit 1 sended datas.

1PA;MP-480;C;1;980665 -5; +4000;

1PD;Test Walter Herzog ;
1PE;3155 -4; 2; 4; 4; 1; 1; 0; 5;S;

1ER;2;01;23187;0;
1ER;2;02;23184;0;
1ER;2;03; 0;0;
1ER;2;04; 0;0;
1ER;2;05; 0;0;
1ER;2;06; 0;0;
1ER;2;07; 0;0;
1ER;2;08; 0;0;
1ER;2;09; 0;0;
1ER;2;0A;73150; -3;1;950303;1039171;

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14 HVU 480/481/482 Calibration

14.1 General
To calibrate the HVU 480/481/482 bath and capillaries, use calibrated mercury
thermometers (minimum resolution 0.01 °C). Remove capillary from the bath and
place the plastic capillary cover in its place. Slide the mercury thermometer through
the capillary cover hole so you can read it through the bath window.

Note: Make sure that mercury thread in the calibrated thermometer is intact.
If the mercury is separated, cool the thermometer down and then heat it
up, shake it gently if necessary. Mercury thread must be complete (not
separated).

Enter temperature values by following these steps:

1. Operator must be in "parameter" program for bath calibration (see chapter Bath
calibration).

2. Be sure that the bath temperature is stable (temperature display is NOT

flashing)

3. With the calibrated mercury thermometer in the bath, read the temperature
value.

4. Enter the bath temperature from the thermometer with the HVU 480/481/482
numeric keypad (include decimals).

5. Push the "start" key to enter the calibrated temperature value.

6. Repeat steps 1-5 until the bath temperature is correct.

Before calibrating capillaries, the HVU 480/481/482 bath must be calibrated.
Capillary calibration procedures are described in "ASTM Petroleum Products and
Lubricants (1), Volume 5.01". Reference ASTM Designation: D446-89a, Standard
Specifications and Operating Instructions for Glass Capillary Kinematic
Viscometers1.
Calibrated thermometers in the appropriate range(s) with an accuracy of +/-0,01 °C
Herzog part numbers:

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14.2 Available mercury thermometers

Verified or calibrated thermometers for the corresponding temperature are available
with following order number:
Order number temperature
506-077 -22 - -18 °C
506-051 18 - 22 °C
506-052 36 - 40 °C
506-053 38 - 42 °C
506-054 48 - 52 °C
506-055 68 - 72 °C
506-056 98 - 102 °C
506-126 128 -132 °C
506-057 96 - 103 °F
506-058 206 - 214 °F
506-059 126 - 134 °F

14.3 Check of Time Measurement

Another criterion responsible for the precision of the viscosity measurement is the
time measurement of the instrument. To check this criterion you need the time
calibration LED (P/N 638-040) available as accessory and a calibrated stop watch.
Attention! Software version (S3/S4) from 4.0A is necessary.
1. Plug the time calibration LED into the female connector of the NTC sensor
(sensor B) (instead of the capillary tube)
2. Switch the instrument off and about 30 seconds later on again.
3. Having switched the instrument on again, the LED will light for about 5
seconds. The extinguishing of the LED is the starting signal for the time
measurement.
4. Now the condition of the LED changes every 600.00 Seconds (10 minutes).
5. To keep a measuring fault, which may arise due to different reaction times
using a manual stop watch, rather low, we recommend to determine the time
in several cycles. The relative uncertanity of the time measurements must not
exceed 2*10-4 [DIN 51562-1]. The checking function is stopped as soon as a
viscosity test is started.

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15 Spare Parts

15.1 HVU 480 Spare Parts

The following spare parts list includes all the accessory and replacement parts which
you can order if needed for the HVU 480. Some of these are already included in the
shipment from the plant.
Spare parts marked in the list with "*" are part of a basic replacement set. These parts
should always be on hand.
The lists are order of increasing order numbers:
Part#: Description
101-074 * Solenoid valve 311-C-02-E351
101-098 * Tappet complete for 3 way solenoid valve
101-099 * Caps (Viton) for 2 way solenoid valve
101-116 * Magnetic valve 2 ways E 330
101-165 * Filter Minisart SRP25, 0,45m
110-084 Slop sensor, CpL., HVU 480/481/482
121-015 O-ring 25 x 1.5/75 SH Viton
121-041 * O-ring (Viton) for solenoid valve 413-029 / 412-031
125-003 Diaphragm vacuum pump 230 V. 50 Hz replaced by 125-051
125-004 Diaphragm vacuum pump 230 V. 60 Hz replaced by 125-052
125-051 Diaphragm vacuum pump 230V/50 Hz PM13562-811
125-052 Diaphragm vacuum pump 230V/60 Hz PM13993-811
125-053 Repair kit for 125-051 / 052 membrane, O-ring, Valve plate
270-029 Sealing for engine frame 126x126x3mm Viton
348-029 Clutch spring for Stirrer motor (618-132)
348-079 Hose socket big with white hose
348-080 Hose socket small with 3 hoses
370-323 Solvent filter
380-058 Pump 230 V/50 Hz
380-059 Pump 230 V/60 Hz
412-004 * Filter mat
412-024 10 pieces disposable plastic syringe
412-029 * Solenoid valve 300- C-01.6-F-M5 to 08/1999
412-031 * Solenoid valve 200-A.1.6-F.M5-024/-F000 to 08/1999
412-106 * Tappet for solenoid valve 3 ways (412-029)
412-107 * Viton cap for solenoid valve 2 ways type 412-031
412-215 Solenoid valve Typ 6011, M5, 24V since 09.1999

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412-216 Solenoid valve Typ 6012, M5, 24V since 09.1999

414-108 * Membrane for vacuum pump 101-004
414-142 * Membrane, Viton, for vacuum pump 101-004
480-018 * Connection hoses for left capillary HVU480
480-019 * Connection hoses for right capillary HVU480
480-027 Connection hoses for capillary compl. HVU481
480-028 * Set of Hose sockets for the capillary connections
501-018 Measuring tube 20 ml
501-024 Glass cylinder small
603-014 Mains part 24V/2.5 A since 01/2000
603-019 Mains part 24V/2.5 A to 12/1999
603-025 Mains part +5V +15V -15V
607-053 * Relay board
607-055 Over temperature level P.C.B.
607-059 Keyboard control P.C.B. for display 607-062 Rework kit 108-179 necessary
607-060 Keyboard P.C.B.
607-062 Display P.C.B. for keyboard control 607-059 Rework kit 108-179 necessary
607-071 Solenoid valve control P.C.B.
607-082 Display for keyboard control 607-083
607-083 Keyboard control for display 607-082
607-084 CPU P.C.B.
607-087 NIR/NTC sensor board
607-243 Level detection P.C.B. since 03.2002
613-018 Pasi relay
613-055 Solid-State-Relays 4A
615-006 Battery
617-053 Mains switch
618-050 Stirrer motor for temperature system to 01/1999
618-132 Stirrer motor for temperature system since 01/1999
619-013 Varistor metallic oxyde S 20 K 300
621-062 * Halogen bulb 5W/12V; holder, tube form (Bath illumination)
621-063 Halogen bulb 5W/12V; holder, angle form (Bath illumination)
623-044 Potentiometer 470 K-Ohm
627-049 Ventilator 230 V
628-023 * Fuse 6.3A
636-059 Resistance thermometer to 10-2001
636-098 Resistance thermometer Pt100, 80mm with plug /MP481/490 to 09.1999
636-108 Resistance thermometer Pt100 without plug since 10-1999
636-109 Resistance thermometer Pt 500 bath (metal version)
638-024 * Level sensor short complete to 09.1999
638-025 * Level sensor long complete to 09.1999
638-028 Halogen bulb complete with holder for Visko HVU480/481/482/490
638-037 Niveau-Sensor for safety shut off HVU480 since 10.1999
638-038 Niveau-Sensor long HVU480 since 10.1999

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639-009 Blower 40x40x20, 24V/1W 10m³ /h

645-029 Heating complete 230 V/260 W
650-103 EPROM 480S!
650-104 EPROM 480S2
650-105 EPROM 480S0
650-119 EPROM 480Ma Version < 10.00
650-120 EPROM 480S3
650-551 Universal measurement unit
04831-000-00 20 liters silicone oil
Use part Resistance measuring bridge and decade box
description for (accuracy +/- 0.05 Ohm)
ordering

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15.2 Recommended spare parts for appr. 2

years of operation for HVU481+482
Order.-No. Description Qty Picture
101-153 Solenoid valve 2 ways Type 127 NO 1
(valve no. 1-5,7,8,12,13)
101-154 Solenoid valve 2 ways Type 127 NO (valve 1
no.14)
101-155 Solenoid valve 3 ways Type 127 (valve 9 – 11) 1

121-048 Set of O-rings (3 pcs.) Kalrez for valves type 127 1

101-099 Valve seat for 2 way solenoid valve 101-116 of 2

MC452, HVU480/481/482/490

125-051 Vacuum-pump 230V / 50Hz, with Teflon 1

diaphragm or
125-052 Vacuum-pump 230V / 60Hz with Teflon 1
diaphragm

125-053 Repair kit for 125-051/052 (Membrane, O- ring, 1

valve plate)

370-323 Solvent-filter 2

380-058 Air pressure pump 220V/50 Hz. for MC 1

452/MP480/HVU490 or
380-059 Air pressure pump 230V/60 Hz. f. MC 1
452/MP480/HVU490

412-004 Filter mat for MP491 air inlet (for 491 sample 2
changers)

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Order.-No. Description Qty Picture

412-024 Single use syringe, useful for transferring sample 10
into beaker

603-019 Mains part 24V/2.5 A to 12/1999 1

603-014 Mains part 24V/2.5 A since 01/2000

603-025 Power supply +5V, +/-15V 1

(up to 09.2012)

103615 Power supply +5V, +/-15V, with basic load 1

(since 09.2012)

607-053 Relay board 1

613-055 SSR relay 4 A, 20V for 607-053 and 607-207 1

HVU480/1/2, HVU490

621-062 Low voltage halogen bulb 12V / 5W for bath 2

illumination. For solder connection on or
instruments (sold before mid 2000)
621-063 Low voltage halogen bulb 12V / 5W for bath 2
illumination. For plug connection
(sold since mid 2000)

628-023 Fuse 6.3 A - MT 10

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638-039 Level sensor for solvent (HVU481/2, HVU490 1
valve block)
Replacement for 638-033: Level sensor for
solvent (HVU481/490 valve block)
645-029 Heater cartridge 4 per bath 230 V/260W/MP 470, 1
MP480, HVU481/482/490

15.3 Recommended spare parts for appr. 2

years of operation specific for HVU481
Order.-No. Description Qty Picture
04831-000-00 Silicone oil for HVU (MP) 480/481/490, 1
appr. 20 liter

480-027 Set of connection hoses cpl. for Visco HVU481 2

480-028 1 set of hose caps (6Stk.) for HVU480/481 2

3 x large, 2 x small, 1 x medium hole size

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15.4 Recommended spare parts for appr. 2

years of operation specific for HVU482
Order.-No. Description Qty Picture
04341-000- Silicone oil for HVU482, HVB438 1
00 appr. 20 liter

815-296 Molecular sieve for air drying tubes, 1kg can 1

108-286 Drying tube for capillaries (filled with molecular 2

sieve) and connection hose

108-315 Drying tube for bath (filled with molecular 1

sieve) and connection hose

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416-005 Solenoid valve for Isolation valve 101-173;
24 V, 12 W, ND 6 mm

15.5 Other spare parts for HVU481 + HVU482

Order.-No. Description Picture
101-116 Solenoid valve 2 way, Bath cooling

101-099 Valve seat for 2 way solenoid valve 101-116 of

MC452, HVU480/481/490

121-042 O-ring 60x2.6 / capillary fixture HVU 480/490

121-045 O-ring 44 x 1.8 (between bath bottom and valve)

607-049 Bath control P.C.B. HVU480,481,490, without

EPROM
650-104 EPROM with latest HVU481 software version for
607-049
650-147 EPROM with latest HVU482 software version for
607-049

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650-555 Bath control P.C.B HVU 482 with software
since Ser.-No. 034820045
Attention! The board is configurated for use in the
HVU 480/481/482 by setting the code switch!
see chapter 15.6
607-055 Over temperature level P.C.B.

607-060 Keyboard-P.C.B. / MP 329/330, HVU 48x/490

607-071 Solenoid valve control P.C.B./ HVU 480/490

version: A, without EPROM
650-103 EPROM with latest software version for 607-071

607-243 Bath liquid level sensor, replacement for 607-072

607-082 Display P.C.B. green HVU480,481,490

607-083 Keyboard- and display control P.C.B., without

EPROM
650-105 EPROM with latest HVU481 software version for
607-083
650-146 EPROM with latest HVU482 software version for
607-083

607-084 CPU P.C.B. ,without EPROM

650-136 EPROM with latest HVU481 software version for

607-084
650-145 EPROM with latest HVU482 software version for
607-084

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Order.-No. Description Picture

607-252 CPU board with keyboard and display controller
without EPROM
Attention! The CPU board is only confabulated for
use in HVU480/481/482 after having programmed
the code switches! See chapter: 15.7
650-145 EPROM with latest HVU480/481/482 software for
607-252 for HLIS16
650-158 EPROM with latest HVU480/481/482 software for
607-252 for HLIS32
607-087 NIR / NTC - sensor P.C.B, without EPROM

650-120 EPROM with latest HVU481/482 software version

for 607-087

613-018 Heater safety shut off relay HVU480,481,

HVU482, 490

613-060 SSR relay 1 A for 607-207

615-006 3.6 volt battery for clock buffer on 607-83 PCB

HVU480, 481, 490

617-053 Mains switch

618-132 Motor 220V / 50Hz / 32W for bath pumping

HVU480, 481, 482, 490

To 11.04 HVU481
11.04.HVU482

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618-148 Motor 220V / 50Hz / 32W for bath pumping
HVU480, 481, 482, 490

since 11.04 HVU 481 Ser.-No.:044810303

11.04 HVU 482 Ser.-No.:044820057

636-109 Resistance thermometer PT 500 / metal for Visco

bath HVU480/1/2, HVU490

636-108 Resistance thermometer level sensor and over

temperature protection, bath HVU481/482/490

627-049 Fan 230V, for air exhaust MP470, HVU

480/1/2/490

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15.6 Configuration of the Measurement Unit

This board contains the software for all instruments using PT500-temperature
sensors for measurement. The measuring program for the particular instrument is set
at the 4-pins code switch on the board.

Beispiel:
HVU 480/481/490

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15.7 CPU with keyboard and display

controller 607-252
15.7.1 Configuration Master/Slave
Photo1

- Encoding as
master
- Encoding as
slave see
photo 2

Encoding
switches S1.1
to S1.8 (see
manual)

Master-
EPROM

Photo 2

Switch S1.8 ON

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15.7.2 Configuration Display controller

On the printed circuit board 607-252 there is a display controller integrated
additionally to the CPU, which can replace the external display controller board 607-
092.
When do you have a new unit (without Display-Controller 607-092), then realize the
following settings f
Photo 3
- Standard encoding

Slave 0 not assembled

when using an external
display controller board or
-092

- Standard encoding

- Master-EPROM =
27C512

- Standard encoding

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16 Peculiarities

16.1 Viscosity Determination acc. to DIN 51

562
Set the following parameters in the menu Parameter:
1. Number of measurements: 5
2. Language: German

The tolerance given in the measuring program will not apply to measurements acc. to
DIN 51 562.
The start of the viscosity determination acc. to DIN 51 562 is the same as for the
standard program.

Note: If one of these parameters is changed, the viscosity measurements will not
follow the DIN 51 562.

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17 Maintenance

17.1 Maintenance work for HVU 482

17.1.1 Maintenance of the drying tubes (optional)
There are 3 drying tubes connected to the HVU 482. Two of them (large connection)
are for drying the air which flows through the viscometers. The third one (small
connection) is needed to press the dried air into the thermostated bath. Thus the
humidity is prevented to get into the thermostated bath.
The drying tubes for the viscometers can be maintained when no measuring cycle
takes place in the referring viscometer.
Please only do maintenance work at the drying tube of the thermostated bath when
the bath temperature is above the dew point. If there is no time to heat the
thermostated bath, replace the filling of the drying tube by regenerated drying beads.
Thus the drying tube will only be disconnected from the HVU 482 for a short time.
When taking up water the drying beads (silica gel) change their color.
Most types of drying beads change their color from blue (dry) to rose (saturated).
These drying beads contents cobalt chloride
Therefore we have now dry beads without cobalt chloride but these dry beads
change their color from rose (dry) to colorless (saturated)
When the drying beads in the drying tube are saturated by ¾, they must be dried
again.
1. To this end take the drying beads out of the drying tube and spread them (e.g. on
a baking tin) in a drying chamber. The ideal oven temperature is 120°C to get out
the moisture
If the drying beads are heated higher than 140°C, they will loose their ability to
absorb water.
2. Fill the regenerated drying beads and reconnect it to the HVU 438.
3. Reset the hours of operation of the HVU 482 since the last inspection of the
drying tubes to 0 by pressing the START-key in the parameter menu on page
interval air dryer. A successful reset of the hours of operation will be
acknowledged by a short acoustic signal.
The drying beads can be regenerated several times. We recommend to replace the
drying beads by new ones at least once a year.

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17.1.2 Removal of the moisture in the thermostated bath by

heating
Despite extensive constructional measurements it is not possible to avoid that water
gets into the thermostated bath liquid.
When the thermostated bath is operated below the dew point all the time, water (ice)
will settle at the heat exchanger.
A too high water content in the thermostat bath liquid (silicone oil) HVU 482 may
lead to damages of the HVU 482.
Therefore we recommend to remove the water by heating the bath minimum once a
week. Best case is to this always after using the bath below dew point.
Procedure:
1. If there is no valve between the cooler and the HVU 482, switch the cooler off.
2. Heat the thermostated bath to a temperature above the dew point, e.g. 40°C.
3. Remove both viscometers from the thermostated bath.
4. Heat the thermostated bath to 100°C.
5. About 12 hours heating should be enough to remove the water from the
thermostated bath.
6. Insert the viscometers and let the thermostated bath cool down (Don’t switch off
the unit with bath temperature below dew point).

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18 HVU 480/481/482
Documentation

18.1 General
Wiring diagrams and drawings may not be copied either in whole, or in part.
Distribution or access to diagrams and drawings are prohibited to all third parties and
competitors without written consent from Walter Herzog GmbH.
Hardware improvements make changes in wiring diagrams necessary. Outdated
components are phased out of production. If you get spare parts shipments and
realize that the wiring diagrams do not match the delivered parts, please ask for the
corresponding diagrams.
Part numbers with multiple versions like 607-061 or 607-061A exist. The letter "A"
indicates an upgrade. Additional letters like B-C D etc. are hardware versions.
Hardware versions with the same numbers may also be used or exchanged in other
Herzog instruments.
Example: 6269-607-061A with 3299-607-061A (MP-626 board can be used in
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18.2 Resistance Table

Resistance Table for PT 500:

Temperatur 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
-100 °C 300,443 302,494 304,543 306,591 308,638 310,683 312,727 314,769 316,810 318,850
-90 °C 320,888 322,925 324,961 326,995 329,028 331,060 333,090 335,119 337,147 339,174
-80 °C 341,199 343,223 345,246 347,268 349,288 351,307 353,325 355,342 357,358 359,372
-70 °C 361,386 363,398 365,409 367,419 369,428 371,436 373,442 375,448 377,453 379,456
-60 °C 381,459 383,460 385,460 387,460 389,458 391,455 393,451 395,447 397,441 399,434
-50 °C 401,427 403,418 405,409 407,398 409,387 411,375 413,361 415,347 417,332 419,316
-40 °C 421,300 423,282 425,264 427,244 429,224 431,203 433,181 435,159 437,135 439,111
-30 °C 441,086 443,060 445,033 447,006 448,978 450,949 452,919 454,888 456,857 458,825
-20 °C 460,793 462,759 464,725 466,691 468,655 470,619 472,582 474,545 476,507 478,468
-10 °C 480,429 482,388 484,348 486,306 488,264 490,222 492,179 494,135 496,091 498,046
0 °C 500,000 501,954 503,907 505,860 507,812 509,764 511,715 513,665 515,615 517,564
10 °C 519,513 521,461 523,408 525,355 527,302 529,247 531,192 533,137 535,081 537,025
20 °C 538,968 540,910 542,852 544,793 546,733 548,673 550,613 552,552 554,490 556,428
30 °C 558,365 560,301 562,237 564,173 566,107 568,042 569,975 571,908 573,841 575,773
40 °C 577,704 579,635 581,565 583,495 585,424 587,352 589,280 591,207 593,134 595,060
50 °C 596,986 598,911 600,835 602,759 604,682 606,605 608,527 610,448 612,369 614,290
60 °C 616,210 618,129 620,047 621,965 623,883 625,800 627,716 629,632 631,547 633,462
70 °C 635,376 637,289 639,202 641,114 643,026 644,937 646,848 648,758 650,667 652,576
80 °C 654,484 656,392 658,299 660,205 662,111 664,017 665,921 667,826 669,729 671,632
90 °C 673,535 675,437 677,338 679,239 681,139 683,038 684,937 686,836 688,734 690,631
100 °C 692,528 694,424 696,319 698,214 700,108 702,002 703,896 705,788 707,680 709,572
110 °C 711,463 713,353 715,243 717,132 719,021 720,909 722,796 724,683 726,569 728,455
120 °C 730,340 732,225 734,109 735,992 737,875 739,757 741,639 743,520 745,400 747,280
130 °C 749,160 751,038 752,917 754,794 756,671 758,548 760,424 762,299 764,174 766,048
140 °C 767,922 769,795 771,667 773,539 775,410 777,281 779,151 781,020 782,889 784,758
150 °C 786,626 788,493 790,360 792,226 794,091 795,956 797,820 799,684 801,547 803,410
160 °C 805,272 807,133 808,994 810,855 812,714 814,574 816,432 818,290 820,148 822,004
170 °C 823,861 825,716 827,571 829,426 831,280 833,133 834,986 836,838 838,690 840,541
180 °C 842,392 844,241 846,091 847,940 849,788 851,635 853,482 855,329 857,175 859,020
190 °C 860,865 862,709 864,552 866,395 868,238 870,080 871,921 873,761 875,602 877,441
200 °C 879,280 881,118 882,956 884,793 886,630 888,466 890,302 892,136 893,971 895,804

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18.3 Drawings and wiring diagrams

The hardware documentation for the HVU 480/481/482 consists of the following
drawings and wiring diagrams:

Power Supply 841-001

Power Supply, low voltage 841-002
Measuring Control Unit 607-049
Measuring Control Unit 650-549
Relay Board 607-053
Over Temperature Protection Level 607-055
Keyboard 607-060
CPU-Board through Feb. 1994 607-063
Solenoid Valve Control 607-071
Level Detection 607-072
Level Sensor 607-078
Keyboard Display Control 607-083
CPU-Board after Feb. 1994 607-084
NIR/NTC sensor board 607-087

18.4 HVU 480/481/482 Identification Diagrams

V1 HVU 480 component identification (front view)
V2 HVU 480 component identification (back panel)
V3 HVU 480 cleaning hose and slop tank configuration

V4 HVU 481 component identification (front view)

V5 HVU 481 component identification (back panel)
V6 HVU 481 cleaning hose and slop tank configuration

V7 Multiple HVU 480/481's with one printer

V8 Multiple HVU 480/481's with one PC
V9 HVU 480/481 display and keyboard identification

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Index
measurement procedure 41
A MESSAGES 37, 43, 61, 85
Aborting 41
N
Air dryer 93
NIR 7, 72, 89, 114, 135
B NTC 7, 25, 73, 88, 114, 135
Bath heating? 41
P
C PARAMETER 37, 40, 47, 68, 87, 97, 111
calibration 39, 48, 68, 111 parameters 37, 40, 47, 85, 105
Cleaning 7, 9, 10, 13, 41, 49, 67, 76, 97, password 37, 47
101, 135 pressure 41, 76, 88, 101
Coding 68, 93, 102 PROGRAM 7, 37, 39, 67, 85, 97, 102,
Connection 11, 28, 41, 56, 68, 71, 87, 101, 111
114
R
Cooling 9, 10, 28, 29, 50, 73, 86, 98, 102
Rmax 71, 87
D Rmin 71, 87
Detection 11, 72, 92, 101, 114, 135
S
DIAGNOSTIC 37, 61, 71
DIN 51 562 129 Safety 11, 77, 89
Drying 7, 42, 49, 97 slop 13, 28, 41, 48, 74, 90, 98, 102, 113,
135
E slop sensor 33
Equilibration 52 Software 8, 39, 76, 85
solenoid valves 42, 75, 101
F solvent 7, 9, 10, 28, 29, 41, 49, 67, 75, 89,
97
flow periods 42 Standard methods 9, 10
Start 37, 39, 54, 67, 78, 85, 97, 111
H
heating systems 74 T
Temperaturbereich 112
I
Temperature range 9, 53
Installation 27 Tolerance 42, 48, 52, 94

L V
language 9, 10, 58 vacuum 42, 76, 90, 97, 101, 113
viscosity 7, 9, 10, 13, 37, 39, 48, 67, 88,
M 102
Mains frequency 9, 10
Mains voltage 9, 10
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