IVS300 Series Viscometer Manual

Operating Instructions
IVS300
Version 1.5.0-20150630
Intelligent Viscosity Measuring System
Hangzhou Zhongwang Technology Co.,LTD .
ZONWON 0023/03/15
No. 29, Shanghe Road, Shangwenshan Community, Yuhang Street,Hangzhou, Zhejiang,

China (Mainland)
Phone: (+86)0571-85285153
Fax: (+86)0571-85285191
Service Tel: (+86)0571-88690305
Web: www.zonwon.com
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First some safety information
Before you operate the device, please read all the instructions and safety
information thoroughly. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call
us.
Follow the instructions about installation, operation, etc., as only then can improper
handling of the device be eliminated and the full warranty coverage maintained.
 The device is supplied with voltage from a computer through a telecommunication
cable.
 Transport the device with care.
 The device and its internal parts can be damaged by:
 dropping,
 vibration.
 The device may only be operated by appropriately instructed personnel.
 Do not put the device into operation when damaged.
 Only use the device for its intended purpose.
 Do not make technical modifications to the device.
 Have service and repair work carried out only by specialists.
The operating instructions contain additional safety information which is identified
with a triangle with an exclamation mark. Read and follow the instructions! Ignoring
the instructions can lead to severe consequences, e.g. damage to the device or other
property, or to personal injury.
Technical modifications reserved.
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Content
1 Installation.......................................................................................................................................5
2 User guide for Zonwon IVS viscometer .................................................................................5
2.1 Instrument hardware ...............................................................................................................5
2.2 Setting up thermostat control system .................................................................................6
2.3 Basic operation function..........................................................................................................7
2.4 IVS-Modules................................................................................................................................8
2.5 Attentions during operation: .................................................................................................9
3 Safety information ..................................................................................................................... 10
3.1 General safety information.................................................................................................. 10
3.2 Pause in operation .................................................................................................................. 10
4. Device description ..................................................................................................................... 11
5 Putting the device into operation .......................................................................................... 11
5.1 Installing the software ........................................................................................................... 11
5.2 Connecting the device ........................................................................................................... 15
5.3 Installing the RS232 Driver................................................................................................. 16
5.4 User interface ........................................................................................................................... 17
6 Software operation instructions ............................................................................................ 21
6.1 Login ........................................................................................................................................... 21
6.2 The menu bar and its functions ......................................................................................... 22
6.3 The Stand ID management .................................................................................................. 23
6.4 The capillary management .................................................................................................. 23
6.5 The system management ...................................................................................................... 27
6.6 The basic parameters management .................................................................................. 30
6.7 The logout management ....................................................................................................... 33
6.8 The DP25 management ......................................................................................................... 33
6.9 The help management ........................................................................................................... 34
6.10 The toolbar and its functions ............................................................................................ 35
6.11 The status bar and its functions ....................................................................................... 45
6.12 The measurement result report ....................................................................................... 46
6.13 Debug tool ............................................................................................................................... 48
7. Measurement .............................................................................................................................. 50
7.1 Preparing for a measurement ............................................................................................. 50
7.2 Starting the measurement.................................................................................................... 50
7.3 Intrinsic Viscosity Measurement ....................................................................................... 50
7.4 intrinsic viscosity measurement settings ......................................................................... 58
8 Appendix ..................................................................................................................................... 141
8.1 Formulas used........................................................................................................................ 141
8.2 Update ...................................................................................................................................... 143
8.3 Technical data ........................................................................................................................ 143
8.4 Accessories .............................................................................................................................. 144
9 Some factors may affect the experiment: ................................................................... 145
9.1 Requirements for the viscosity tub ................................................................................. 145
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9.2 Requirements for the solvent ............................................................................................ 145
9.3 Requirements for the sample ............................................................................................ 145
9.4 Requirements for the viscometer..................................................................................... 145
10 User guide for maintenance................................................................................................ 146
10.1 Thermostat water bath maintenance ........................................................................... 146
10.2 TFC through-flow coolers maintenance ..................................................................... 146
10.3 Measuring unit maintenance .......................................................................................... 147
11 Repair and service information ......................................................................................... 147
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1 Installation
1. Unpacking: Checking the completely of Instruments, components and instruction.

2. Assembly equipment: Place it in suitable place. We suggest the instrument close to the water
pool and power, on the clean and flat table.
3. Equipment debugging: install the software, set the parameter.
4. Instrument stability testing.
2 User guide for Zonwon IVS viscometer
2.1 Instrument hardware
Viscosity measuring system contains: Temperature controlling system; Measuring system and
Software.
Temperature controlling system contains high accuracy thermostat, thermostat control system and
TFC through-flow coolers.
Measuring system contains Ubbelohde viscometer, IVS-Modules, IVS control unit and IVS
software.
Software refers to the viscosity measuring IVS software.
Zonwon Clear-view thermostat

1. Thermostat control system: Using imported components for temperature precision control.
With panel and button front, side vents for cooling, power, led light switch at back.
2. Refrigeration circulating tube: Two tubes (entering at front and leaving at back) Covered with
insulating casing, then connected to the TFC through-flow coolers
(entering at top and leaving at bottom).
3. Clear-view thermostat: consist of measuring chamber and thermostatic chamber. Cold and
hot liquid mixing in the thermostatic chamber, then mixed liquid pumped into the measuring
chamber through nozzle spout. This makes the temperature distribution balance. With
positioning groove at bottom and back of the measuring chamber, easy for fixing IVS-
Modules. Led light provided at top of the chamber.
4. Temperature probe: Make sure the PT100 precision temperature sensor was placed in the water.
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5. Cover plate for the thermostat: Cover the main body of the thermostat and fix the position of
the measuring table.
6. Mounting rail for thermostats: With rail system, easy for fixing and testing. To reduce
evaporation and prevent foreign matter into the bath.
7. Thermostat observation window: Made of double layer colorless glass, with wide observation
view.
8. TFC through-flow coolers: By using two tubes connected to the thermostat and cooler,
adopted the semiconductor refrigeration technology, it provides constant cooling energy, and
reaches the setting temperature fast and stable.
2.2 Setting up thermostat control system
Thermostat control system control panel (photo left). First row

PV shows the current temperature; Second row SV shows the
setting temperature; At the button
represents MENU, LEFT SHIFT, DECREASE, ADD, ENTER.

The button means running switch.
Others displays running statue information. When turns on the
power on thermostat and thermostat control system, it will show
the current temperature and setting temperature after self-check. It will upload and run the parameter
you have set last time.
☢ If you need adjust the parameter, please learn the meaning of the parameter and position. Some
of the parameter was set up in background and not showing on the display. In order to make sure
the instruments work well, please do not modify it at will.
Power on, after shelf-check, Basic panel window. (right photo)
Basic panel window
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Press on the button 3 second, we entered the setting panel
window. (right photo), using to switch the windows, each
setting window contains different parameter.
When in the setting panel window, press button to setting.
Press to switch setting part, when setting finished,
press back to the setting panel window.
Press on the button 3 seconds, exit to basic panel window.
Is a transfer switch. Press on 3 seconds will switch to
current running status. It will be using the parameter you have set and Setting panel window
runs, works as operating instructions.
2.3 Basic operation function
1. Setting up temperature: In setting panel windows (unlocked), left and right button to switch
the number to be set, and up down button to modify the value. Press to save the date
and exit to basic panel window.
2. Calibrate the setting current temperature: There is a certain deviation exist between
temperature sensor date and the actual standard temperature. In order to ensure the accuracy
of the viscosity test, using the calibrated thermometer to calibrate the temperature. When the
temperature reached setting temperature, calculate the deviation.
3. Press button 3 second, enter into setting window 1, press button to window 2,
then press . Press up down button and left button enter the deviation value.
4. Then press button to save, after that press button 3 seconds to back basic
panel window, setting finished.
5. 3. Lock button: To avoid parameter changed by error operation. Press button 3 seconds,
entered in setting window.
Press to switch setting. OFF means unlock,
A. “1” means basic panel window and button can be modified.
B. “2” means output value and button can be locked only.
C. “3” means can change the button lock only.
D. “4” means can change the button lock and button.
If you need to modify the parameters that have been locked, please unlock first.
PS: If the environment temperature or changing water lead to thermostat temperature fluttering,
press button 4 times quickly. The panel shows “AT” on, it will adjust the temperature
automatic and work out the current environment PID parameter.
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2.4 IVS-Modules
Mounting the modules into thermostat, tide up all the wire in the back with cable tie.
In this part, we will teach users how to put the IVS-modules in to water tank correctly and make
sure it is upright
IVS-Modules structure and features
1. Base
2. Below fibre-optical splint
3. Upper firbre-optical splint
4. Measuring unit
5. Measuring unit cover
6. Test status indicator
7. Pulling wrench
8. Viscosity tube sealing block
9. Viscosity tube ball holder
Features
 Pressing block mode, lift the block, fit in the viscosity tube, press gently. Accurate
connection, complete sealing;
 The block mode is convenient, efficient and safe. It can reduce the damage of viscosity tube;
 Corrosion-resistant valves and other devices are integrated in the measuring unit, the
connected to the viscosity air pipe is the shortest. It can prevent long pipe creating Residual
pressure and forces testing liquid out of the viscosity tube.
 Using imported stainless steel fiber. Long lasting using, automatic adjust the light intensity
according to the water turbidity and viscosity tube and solution situation.
 Imported stainless steel fiber, long service life, automatic adjustment of light intensity
according to transparent water turbidity, viscosity tube and solution, suitable to testing the
sample of luster, semi dull, full dull and black master batch.
 The distance between below and upper fibre-optical splint is 40 mm, meets the IOS, ASTM,
DIN, GB and other standards
 Unique pipeline design, even if the solution into the pipeline, the use of corrosion-resistant
materials will prevent the components;
 Adjustable measuring unit verticality to ensure the date more accuracy.
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2.5 Attentions during operation:
1. Please put the system in stable room temperature, using with air conditioner.
2. Check the tank level before using, readjust it after the move.
3. We strongly suggest input power at (~220V/50A) to ensure the measuring under safe and stable
condition. The powder should have grounding protection, and leakage protection and lightning
protection; DO NOT CONNECT HIGH VOLTAGE.
4. Cut the power before water recycling ends.
5. NEVER plug RS232 cable when the computer and control unit is working (power on).
6. Please put the viscometer system in fume hood to prevent toxic and harmful gas leakage; 7.
Place the thermostat in right position. Cooling system right behind it or right side. Make sure
that the outlet (right side) smooth and not toward the direction of the water inlet (front side).
7. Pay attention to the thermostat water level. Make sure measuring chamber water level above
the partition and flow into the thermostatic chamber, thermostatic chamber water level is lower
than the partition 1-2 cm.
8. Keep the water clean.
9. Press the sealing mode slightly to make sure the better sealing when fixed the viscosity tube
into the measuring unit.
10. Calibrate the viscosity tube before using.
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3 Safety information
3.1 General safety information
Viscosity measurements normally require very constant sample temperatures which are
stabilized by means of laboratory thermostats. Hazards arise from this due to very high or very
low measuring temperatures, due to fire and the general hazards arising from the application of
electrical energy. The user is extensively protected by the application of the relevant standards.
Further hazard sources can arise from the type of material for which the temperature is to be
stabilized or from the sample to be measured, e.g. upon exceeding certain temperature thresholds
or with the fracture of the capillary and reaction with the tempering liquid.
In some cases hazardous liquids are used as solvents and cleaning agents when measuring
viscosity with the IVS. Here, it is essential to follow the instructions given in the safety data sheet
for the hazardous substances.
In particular, when filling and emptying the viscometer and the reservoir and waste containers,
suitable protective gloves and goggles must be worn. Before putting the device into operation, all
tubing connections must be tightened to ensure there is no leakage.
Before any servicing operation or conversion all hazardous liquid residues must be removed as
completely as possible.
The device may only be used as intended, that is as described in these operating instructions.
This includes operation exclusively by instructed specialist personnel.
It is not feasible to include all possible situations. They remain essentially subject to the
judgment and responsibility of the user or operator.
3.2 Pause in operation
To prevent serious damage of the IVS caused by vapor of chemical aggressive solutions, the
glass viscometer should be removed after any measurement.
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4. Device description
Figure 2.1 Stand description

Stand descriptions:
1. Device base;
2. Lower fibrelight detection set;
3. Upper fibrelight detection set;
4. Clamping slide;
5. Stand measuring head;
6. Measuring, fault and normal indicators;
7. Power and communication wires.
5 Putting the device into operation
5.1 Installing the software
The IVS300 only functions in conjunction with the software "ZONWON IVS300", which must
be installed on a PC/ notebook with the operating system Windows XP, Windows Vista or
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Windows 7.Before putting the device into operation for the first time, the appropriate software
must be installed. Please insert the CD into the CD-ROM which is in the accessories and contains
the IVS300 software.

Click the IVS300.msi file where is from the CD-ROM or the disc in your computeras is shown
in figure 3.1.1
Figure 3.1.1 IVS setup file

Click “Next button” for further installation as is shown in figure 3.1.2.
Figure 3.1.2 IVS setup procedure 1

Click “Next button” for further installation as is shown in figure 3.1.3.

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Change the installation directory in your computer if you need, but strongly recommended for
data security. Click browse button to change installation directoryas is shown in figure3.1.4.

Click “everyone radio “as is shown in figure 4.3for all users in your computers, or else some
users may not use this software successfully.
Click next button for fully installations is shown in figure 3.1.5, and the installation procedure is
shown in figure 3.1.6.
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Click close button to finish installation as is shown in figure 3.1.7.
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The IVS300 shortcut is send to the desktop as is shown in figure 4.8.
Figure 3.1.8 IVS shortcut
5.2 Connecting the device
Once the installation is complete the IVS300 Stand may be put into operation. Place the IVS300
Stand in a stable position in the thermostatic bath and connect it to the main controller using the
supplied assembly data link line and then connect the main controller to PC with the supplied
RS232 cable as is shown in figure 3.2.1 and 3.2.2.
Red point to red point
Figure 3.2.1 IVS stand’s connection to main controller

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Red point to red point
Figure 3.2.2 IVS main controller’s connection to PC
5.3 Installing the RS232 Driver
Once the RS232 cablehas been connected to your PC, the driver starts automatically if your
computer is connected to the internet or is installed from the ZONWON IV300S’s
Installationdirectory in your computer by clicking the driver file as is shown in figure 3.3.1. The
installing procedure is showed as figure 3.3.2 shows.
Figure3.3.1 IVS RS232 driver file
Figure 3.3.2 IVS RS232 driver installation
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5.4 User interface
Figure 3.4.1 the main interface

The stand unit management is used for booting the stand unit as is shown in figure 3.4.2 and
3.4.3.
Figure 3.4.2stand unit manger 1
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Figure 3.4.3stand unit manger 2
The system parameter management is used for the basic parameter settings as is shown in figure
3.4.4.
Figure 3.4.4 system configuration management
The viscosity capillary list management is used for adding, editing and deleting the capillary as
is shown in figure 3.4.5 and 3.4.6.
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Figure 3.4.5 viscosity capillary list management 1
The solvent viscosity management is used for storing the solvent viscosity which is already
measured and displaying the measurement result as is shown in figure 3.4.7.
Figure 3.4.7 solvent viscosity management
The history data management is used for storing the common measurement result and
displaying the measurement result as is shown in figure 3.4.8.
Figure 3.4.8 the history data management
The serial extrapolation management is used for storing the serial extrapolation measurement
result and displaying the serial extrapolation measurement result as is shown in figure 3.4.9.
Figure 3.4.9 the serial extrapolation management
The effective expiration date management is used for displaying the expiration date as is shown
in figure 3.4.10 and 3.4.11.
Figure 3.4.10the effective expiration date management 1
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Figure 3.4.11the effective expiration date management 2
Figure 3.4.12 the measurement parameter setting

The measurement parameter setting is used for viscosity measurement as is shown in figure
3.4.12. The basic settings for measurement are measurement types, HC correction, delay time,
sample name, sample ID, tester, T1 parameter, T2 parameter, PP parameter, capillary ID, capillary
Type, capillary constant, volume correction, Mark-Houwink parameter, sample concentration,
solvent viscosity, result correction, special parameter and so on.
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Figure 3.4.13 stand unit interface
The stand unit contains the clock region which shows the delay time or counter time for flow
time, flow time showing region, stop button, running parameter region, result
showingregionsample ID, measuring procedure, error deviation and error deviation type, mean
flow time and sample numbers and sample test procedure for serial extrapolation measurement as
is shown in figure 3.4.13.
6 Software operation instructions
6.1 Login
Click the shortcut for IVS300 on desktop or the AVS2.exe in installation directory as shown in
figure 4.1.1, it will show the login windows is shown in figure 4.1.2. If you have a user account,
please input the user ID, user password and your authority and then you will login if user
information is checked successfully. Or else, you will update your user information to retry.
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Figure 4.1.1 startup file
Figure 4.1.2 Login window

When you login the window, it will show the main window as is shown in figure 4.1.3. It
contains the menu bar, tool bar and status bar. The menu bar contains the stand manger. The tool
bar contains capillary manger, solvent manger, history measurement result manger, serial
extrapolation measurement result manger, and help manger. The status bar contains the measuring
state or connection status. The menu bar contains the stand unit manager, capillary manager,
system configuration, DP25 integration and help manger.
Figure 4.1.3 main window
6.2 The menu bar and its functions
The menu bar contains the Stand ID, the capillary management, the system management, DP25
management and Help management as is shown in figure 4.2.1.
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Figure 4.2.1 the menu bar
6.3 The Stand ID management
If you click the Stand ID management Icon as is shown in figure 4.3.1, it will start the stand
ID’s measurement configuration as is shown in figure4.3.2 if it is connected to main controller
successfully.
Figure 4.3.1 IVS300’stand ID management window
Figure 1.11 IVS300’s measurement information setting window
6.4 The capillary management
Click the capillary management Icon as is shown in figure 4.4.1 and 4.4.2, it will show the
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Viscosity Capillary List which you stored previously as is shown in figure 4.4.3. The capillary list
contains the Capillary ID, Capillary Type, Constant Value, Correction Date or Add Date, National
Standard, T1, T2, PP and Application Field in details.
You can select one of them for your measurement, add a new capillary, modify the existence
capillary and delete one of them. If you do not want to use this information, please click the cancel
button to close this window.
Figure 4.4.3 IVS300’s capillary List information window
6.4.1 Add new capillary
If there is no capillary information you need after checking the Viscosity Capillary List, you
will need to add new capillary information by clicking the Add button. It will show the capillary
information management as is shown in figure4.4.4.
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Figure 4.4.4 IVS300’s capillary information window
If you need to add a capillary, please select the national standard as is shown in figure 4.4.5,
capillary type as is shown in figure 4.4.6, capillary constant and input the T1 value, T2 value, PP
value and application field in details. This information will help you to configure the measurement
basic setting effectively. You can also change the add date to identify your classifications as is
shown in figure 4.4.7. By clicking the Confirm button, it will add this information into the
database successfully or else it will give some error information for adding failure.
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Figure4.4.5 IVS300 Capillary national standard
Figure4.4.6 IVS300 Capillary standard type
Figure4.4.7 Modify add date
6.4.2 Modify capillary
If you find some information is wrong or unreasonable, please select the one you want to
modify and click the modify button. It will show the capillary information management as is
shown in figure 4.4.8. Please input the information you want to modify and then click the confirm
button.
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Figure 4.4.8 IVS300’s capillary information modification window
6.4.3 Delete capillary
If you want to delete the capillary information you will not use or this information is
unreasonable, please select the capillary information you want to delete and click the delete
button, this capillary information will be delete immediately.
6.5 The system management
The system management contains the user management, database management, basic
parameters management and logout management as is shown in figure 4.5.1.
Figure 4.5.1 system configuration management
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6.5.1 The user management
Click the user management, it will show the creating user or modifying password Icon as is
shown in figure.
Figure 4.5.2 IVS300’s user management window

If you have the super manger permission, you can create a new user account with user name,
user password and user authority as is shown in figure4.5.3. When you set all user information
ready, please click the confirm button to submit the user information. If you create the user
account failure, it will give some information to inform you to create new account correctly.
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Figure 4.5.3 IVS300’s creation user account window
If you only have the operator permission, you can only have the permission of modifying the
user password as is shown in figure. Please input the original password and new password and
then click the confirm button to submit your changement. If your modification is failure, it will
give you some information to inform you to modify new password correctly.
Figure 1.11 IVS300’s user account’s password modification window
6.5.2 The database management
If you want to change your database password to enhance your data safety, please click the
database password modification icon as is shown in figure and it will show the database password
modification windows as is shown in figure. Please input the original database password and new
database password. If your modification is failure, it will give you some information to inform you
to modify new database password correctly.
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Figure 1.11 IVS300’s database password modification window
6.6 The basic parameters management
The basic parameters management contains the serial COM setting, the Deviation type setting,
Device mode setting, the operation strategy, testing parameters setting and Dp25’s COM setting as
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Figure 4.6.1 IVS300’s basic parameter setting window
6.6.1 The serial COM setting
This serial COM is for IVS300 main controller and your computer, if you connect the main
controller and computer with RS232, “The COM ID” may be not same in different computers as is
Figure 4.6.2 IVS300’sserial COM setting window
6.6.2 The Deviation type setting
There are five deviation types in our IVS300 such as standard deviation, percentage deviation,
absolute deviation, relative standard deviation and no deviation as is shown in figure 4.6.3. When
measurement type’s main measurement numbers can be little than three if you select the no
deviation error calculation.
Figure 4.6.3 IVS300’s deviation setting
6.6.3 Device mode settings
Device mode settings contain device mode and Demo mode as is shown in figure 4.6.4. You can
only use this software in device mode with the stand is connected to the main controller and the
COM communication is successful, or else this mode does not work.
Figure 4.6.4 IVS300’s measurement mode setting
We can use demo mode to test our measurement methods without the stand and sample
measurement.
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6.6.4 The operation strategy
The operation strategy contains the maximum stand units, cycle time for polling state and
saving communication data automatically as is shown in figure 4.6.5. But the cycle time for
polling and saving communication data are not used.
Figure 4.6.5 IVS300’s measurement strategy setting
If you set maximum stand numbers as 6, you need to connect the stand 1 to stand 6 and keep
these stands working normally, or else the breakdown stand will influence the software and makes
other stand update data fluently.
If you only have two stand, please set their ID as unit one and unit two, and then connect them
to the main controller, then you set the maximum stand numbers as two. Under these conditions,
our software will work normally and efficiently. Or else, it will not control the stand efficiently or
the testing procedure will not work fluently and smoothly.
6.6.5 Testing parameters settings
Testing parameters settings consist of Clock time, lifting time and between time for all testing
procedure as shown in figure 4.6.6. But these parameters are stored in the hardware and users
don’t need to modify.
Figure 4.6.6 IVS300’s measurement setting for special parameters
The clock time is the maximum of flow time our stands can support. If the real flow time is
larger than this value, the stand will come into the emptying state for some exceptional condition
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occurs such as the fibre-optical’s error detection or the capillary is blocked.
The lift time is the maximum time of putting the sample liquid into the main measuring ball. If
the real time is larger than this, the stand state will come into the emptying state for some
exceptional conditions occurs such as the capillary is blocked, the pump pressure value is set to
small or the fibre-optical’s error detection.
6.6.6 The DP25’s COM setting
The DP25’s COM setting only contains the COM number setting as is shown in figure 4.6.7.
The DP25 and IVS300 are two independent parts and use two COMs. We must set the COM
number correctly to assure them work efficiently.
Figure 4.6.7 IVS300 with DP25 setting
6.7 The logout management
If you want to log out the software, please click this icon as is shown in figure 4.7.1, but this
logout may be unsafe. We recommend you to quit this application by close the main window for
all resources are deposed.
Figure 4.7.1 IVS300’s logout manager
6.8 The DP25 management
The DP25 management contains the DP25 data monitor as is shown in figure 4.8.1. If you click
it, it will show the monitor window as is shown in figure 4.8.2.
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Figure 4.8.1 DP25 data monitor management
Figure 4.8.2 DP25’s data monitor
The DP25 monitor contains the DP25 liquid state, Add Date, sample ID, sample concentration,
sample mass and finish state, these states show the DP25’s working procedure as is shown in
figure.
6.9 The help management
You can check your software expiration date by clicking the help Icon as is shown in figure
4.9.1 and 4.9.2 in order to assure you have the authority to use this software and arrange your
measurement task and your expiration date is showed as is shown in figure 4.9.3.
Figure 3.4.10 the effective expiration date management 1
Figure 3.4.11 the effective expiration date management 2
Figure4.6.3 IVS300’s termination date window

If your expiration date is up to date, your measurement will be forbid, please connect
ZONWON service for prolonging the permission.
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6.10 The toolbar and its functions
The toolbar contains some usual tools as is shown in figure 4.10.1, such as the capillary
management, the solvent management, history measurement result management, the serial
extrapolation measurement result management and help management.
Figure 4.10.1 IVS300’s toolbar
6.10.1 The capillary management
Click the capillary management Icon as is shown in figure 4.10.2, it will show the Viscosity
capillary List which you stored previously. The capillary list contains the Capillary ID, Capillary
Type, Constant Value, Correction Date or Add Date, National Standard, T1, T2, PP and
Application Field in details as is shown in figure 4.10.3.
You can select one of them for your measurement, add a new capillary, modify the existence
capillary and delete one of them. If you do not want to use this information, please click the cancel
button to close this window.
Figure 4.10.2 viscosity capillary list management
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Figure 4.10.3 IVS300’s capillary List information window
6.10.1.1 Add new capillary
If there is no capillary information you needs after checking the Viscosity Capillary List, you
will need to add new capillary information by clicking the Add button. It will show the capillary
information management as is shown in figure 4.10.4.
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Figure 4.10.4 IVS300’s capillary information window
If you need to add a capillary, please select the national standard, capillary type, capillary
constant and input the T1 value, T2 value, PP value and application field in details. These
information will help you to configure the measurement basic setting effectively. By clicking the
Confirm button, it will add this information into the database successfully or else it will give some
error information for adding failure.
6.10.1.2 Modifying capillary
If you find some information is wrong or unreasonable, please select the one you want to
modify and click the modify button. It will show the capillary information management as is
shown in figure 4.10.5. Please input the information you want to modify and then click the
confirm button.
Figure 4.10.5 IVS300’s Capillary modification setting
6.10.1.3 Deleting capillary
If you want to delete the capillary information you will not use or this information is
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unreasonable, please select the capillary information you want to delete and click the delete
button, this capillary information will be delete immediately.
6.10.2 The solvent management
Click the solvent management Icon and it will show the solvent viscosity window as is shown
in figure 4.10.6. It contains the measuring date and time, capillary ID, Sample Name and Solvent
Viscosity as is shown in figure 4.10.7. You can select one item to configure your sample
measurement.
Figure 4.10.6 IVS300’s solvent management
Figure 4.10.7 IVS300’s solvent data
6.10.3 The history measurement result management
All IVS300 measurement results are stored in database in different tables. The measurement
results except the serial extrapolation measurement result are stored in one table. You can query
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them by click the history measurement result Icon as figure shows and it will show the History
data window as is shown in figure 4.10.8.
Figure 4.10.8 IVS300’s usual measurement query window

You can set the query conditions such as the start and end date of the measurement, the sample
ID, the sample Name, the tester, stand ID or measurement type, and click the query button as is
shown in figure 4.10.19; it will show the measurement results by satisfying these conditions as is
Figure 4.10.9 IVS300’s usual measurement query condition
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Figure 4.10.10 IVS300’s usual measurement query result
If you want to view one of these measurement results, please double click the item you selected
and the measurement report will show as is shown in figure 4.10.11.
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Figure 4.10.11 IVS300’s measurement result template
You also can export these result information into excel file by clicking the export button and it
will show the save file dialog as is shown in figure 4.10.12. Please select the save file directory
and input file name, it will save these information into the file you set.
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Figure 4.10.12 IVS300’s usual measurement export configuration
6.10.4 The serial extrapolation measurement result management
The serial extrapolation measurement report is not similar to the usual measurement report
because it uses several samples to compute measurement result as is shown in figure 4.10.13.
Figure 4.10.13 IVS300’s serial extrapolation condition

You can set the query conditions such as the start and end date of measurement and the stand ID
and click the query button, it will show the measurement results by satisfying these conditions as
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Figure 4.10.14 IVS300’s serial extrapolation querying result
If you want to view one of these measurement results, please double click the item you selected
and the serial extrapolation measurement report will show as is shown in figure 4.10.15.
Figure 4.10.15 IVS300’s serial extrapolation measurement result

You can click the close button to close this window.
You can export this result as bmp figure by clicking the export button, it will show the save
dialog configuration as is shown in figure 4.10.16.
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Figure 4.10.16 export figure
6.10.5 Help management
You can check your software expiration date by clicking the help Icon as is shown in figure
4.10.17 in order to assure you have the authority to use this software and arrange your
measurement task and your expiration date is showed as is shown in figure 4.10.18.
Figure 4.10.17 the effective expiration date management
Figure 4.10.18 IVS300’s termination date window

If your expiration date is up to date, your measurement will be forbid.Please connect ZONWON
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service for permission.
6.11 The status bar and its functions
The status bar has five statuses in each stand Unit which are connection status, disconnection
status, delay status, lifting status and emptying status as is shown in figure 4.11.1, 4.11.2, 4.11.3,
4.11.4, 4.11.5.
Figure 4.11.1 IVS300 measuring status 1
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If your stand is connected to the main controller successfully, it will be showed in the status bar
as is shown in figure 4.11.1, or else it will be showed in status bar as is shown in figure 4.11.2.
During the measurement, it will be showed at delay state in status bar as is shown in figure
4.11.3 if you select the delaying measurement for keeping the sample in the target temperature in
order to getting the precise measurement result. After the delay status ended, it will enter the
measuring statuses which are the lifting status as is shownin figure 4.11.4 where the sample is
pushed into the main measuring glass ball via the main capillary and the emptying status as is
shown in figure4.11.5 where the sample falls by its gravity until it is terminated via the main
capillary.
6.12 The measurement result report
The measuring report has two main kinds report formats. One is the usual measurement and the
other is the serial extrapolation measurement report.
6.12.1 The usual measurement report
The usual measurement report as is shown in figure 4.12.1 consists of basic sample information,
measurement methods, deviation type, HC value, mean flow time, flow time, solvent viscosity,
relative viscosity, viscosity number, intrinsic viscosity and mean molecular weight. But some
measurement methods may not have the relative viscosity and viscosity number such as the
solvent measurement, kinetic viscosity and capillary correction.
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Figure 4.12.1 IVS300’s usual measurement report
The sample information contains the sample ID, sample Name, tester, capillary type, capillary
ID, capillary constant, the sample concentration and the solvent viscosity if it needs.
Measurement type is the measurement method. Deviation value is the deviation type you select
and its real value. HC is the flow time correction if you select the HC operation.
The mean time is the average of the main measurement time.
The flow time is all the main measurement flow time.
Relative viscosity is the ratio of the sample viscosity and solvent viscosity.
The viscosity number is the ratio of the relative viscosity of sample minus one and the sample
concentration.
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The intrinsic viscosity is the measurement method you want to acquire.
The mean molecular weight is you want to get by Mark-Howink formula.
Then you can print this result by printer, or save this as a bmp figure.
6.12.2 The serial extrapolation measurement report
The serial extrapolation measurement report consists of real coefficient of correlation,
measurement time, Sample’s name, solvent viscosity, capillary constant, sample concentration,
sample viscosity, logarithm sample viscosity, gradient 1 and gradient 2, intrinsic 1 and intrinsic 2,
mean molecular weight 1 and mean molecular weight 2 if you want to get the mean molecular
weight by Mark-Howink formula as is shown in figure 4.12.2. Then you can print this result by
printer, or save this result as a bmp figure .
Figure 4.12.2 IVS300’s serial extrapolation measurement report
6.13 Debug tool
We provide a debug tool as is shown in figure for user to detect our stand if it does not work
well. You can use this tool to detect the fibre-optical which it needs the fibre-optical detection
result must between in 30 and 100 with the stand which is without capillary. If this result is not in
this range, the stand may not work efficiently. We also provide a tool to change the stand unit
number for reparation or user-define stand unit number according some instructions such as no
two stand unit number are equal, stand unit number is larger than 6 and smaller than 1, you had
better set the stand unit number in the range of your equipment supported most..
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Figure 1.11 IVS300’s Debug tool
Figure 1.11 IVS300’s fibre-optical detection window
Figure 1.11 IVS300’s fibre-optical detection result window
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7. Measurement
7.1 Preparing for a measurement
Insert the selected and filled capillary into the IVS stand. The capillary can be used either with a
stand or without a stand.
7.2 Starting the measurement
After you configure the IVS300 and connect the stand to the main controller, then you can turn
on the power and can run the IVS300 program. If your configurations are right and hard ware
works well, you can do your measurement. Before the real measurement, you must wait the water
tank’s temperature must reach to your setting point, or else your measurement will not be
reasonable.
7.3 Intrinsic Viscosity Measurement
7.3.1 Basic settings for measurement
All settings are saved into basic setting file which is named as “inputparm.ini” in the installation
path and automatic imported by the last setting. You need to check the setting or your
measurement mission before starting the test.
All the measurement methods in IVS300 all need this basic measurement setting which is
showed as follows.
7.3.1.1 Measurement Type
There are 14 measurement types in IVS300 which are Kinematic viscosity measurement,
Dynamic viscosity measurement, Relative viscosity measurement, Capillary Correction, Maron
Viscosity measurement, K-value measurement, Solomon-Ciuta measurement, Schulz-Blaschke
measurement, Bill-Meyer measurement, Huggins measurement, Solvent viscosity measurement,
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PVPK measurement, Polymerized measurement and Serial extrapolation measurement.
We can select an appropriate measurement methods for our testing task by following
some ISO standard or other standards as is shown in figure 5.3.1.
Figure 5.3.1 IVS300’s measurement methods
7.3.1.2 HC
HC means energy correction. We can select this for energy correction which may make the
result more precise for the lack of appropriate capillary or the flow time is too small according to
the standard reference. If we select the HC, all the measurement result will be compute by HC, or
else the result will not compute as is shown in figure 5.3.2.
Figure 5.3.2 IVS300’s HC setting
7.3.1.3 Delay time
This value is integer by minute. If you need to set this value for your sample which is larger
than 0, this test will be delayed. If your sample’s temperature is not equal to the measuring
temperature, you need to set this value for getting a precise flow time and test result as is shown in
figure 5.3.3.
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Figure 5.3.3 IVS300’s Delay setting
7.3.1.4 Sample Name
Sample Name means the sample name for your measurement which can be used as the query
condition for the query result as is shown in figure 5.3.4.
Figure 5.3.4 IVS300’s Sample Name setting
7.3.1.5 Sample ID
Sample ID means the sample ID for your measurement which can be used as the query condition
for the query result as is shown in figure 5.3.5.
Figure 5.3.5 IVS300’s Sample ID setting
7.3.1.6 Tester
Tester is the people who charges this measurement and which can be used as the query condition
for the query result as is shown in figure 5.3.6.
Figure 5.3.6 IVS300’s Tester Name setting
7.3.1.7 T1
T1 is the time value which the liquid consumes from the upper fibre-optical to the half of the
upper crystal ball in seconds. If this value is too small, it will lead to failure. The liquid may not
pass by the upper fibre-optical after the valves are opened under this condition. If this value is too
large, the liquid will outflow from the main tube or the flow time may not be precise. This value is
between 1.4 and 1.6 seconds for default measurement as is shown in figure 5.3.7.
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Figure 5.3.7 IVS300’s additional lifting time setting
7.3.1.8 T2
T2 is the time value which the liquid consumes from the lower fibre-optical to the stop state. If
this value is too small, the liquid will be still in the capillary which may block the capillary. If this
value is too large, it will enlarge the total measurement time and decrease the measurement
efficiency. This value is 45 seconds for default measurement as is shown in figure 5.3.8.
Figure 5.3.8 IVS300’s additional emptying time setting
7.3.1.9 PP
PP is the value for pumping the liquid to the main measurement crystal ball. If this value is too
small, the liquid will not be pumped into the main measurement ball which can lead to the test
failed. If this value is too large, the liquid will be pumped out of the main capillary or it will lead
to the upper fibre-optical’s error detection which may lead to the test failure as is shown in figure
5.3.9.
Figure 5.3.9 IVS300’s pump gear setting
7.3.1.10 Pre-nums
This value is the prepare measurements for the sample which is used for temperature steady and
rises the capillary. This value is 2 as default and reference which must be between 0 and 9. If this
value is too large, it will make the sample change its characteristic and may influence the main
measurement or enlarge total measurement time as is shown in figure 5.3.10.
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Figure 5.3.10 IVS300’s pre-measurement number setting
7.3.1.11 Main-nums
This value is the main measurements for the sample measurement. This value is 3 as default and
reference which must be between 1 and 9. If this value is too large, it will make the sample change
its characteristic and may influence the measurement result or enlarge total measurement time as
Figure 5.3.11 IVS300’s main measurement number setting
7.3.1.12 Capillary ID
This value is capillary ID you selected for measurement as is shown in figure 5.3.12.
Figure 5.3.12 IVS300’s Capillary ID setting
7.3.1.13 Capillary constant
This value is the capillary specific parameter is used for the subsequent computation as is
Figure 5.3.13 IVS300’s capillary constant setting
7.3.1.14 Capillary Type
This value identifies the capillary’s usage as is shown in figure 5.3.14.
You can click the right button to select the capillary parameters.
Figure 5.3.14 IVS300’s capillary type setting
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7.3.1.15 The concentration of the sample
Figure 5.3.15 IVS300’s Sample concentration setting
We use the concentration of sample in most measurement. The concentration of sample is in
two forms as is shown in figure5.3.15. We can input the mass and volume of sample for getting
the concentration at most time. We can input the concentration for short for dynamic viscosity
measurement.
7.3.1. 16 The solvent viscosity
Figure 5.3.16 IVS300’s solvent viscosity setting

We use the solvent viscosity in most measurement except the solvent viscosity and kinematic
viscosity measurement as is shown in figure 5.3.16. The solvent viscosity is in two forms as is
shown in figure. We can input the solvent viscosity by hand or import the solvent data from the
database by clicking the right button.
7.3.1.17 The volume correction due to temperature changing
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Figure 5.3.17 IVS300’s volume correction setting
The sample’s volume may be change in different temperatures, so we can select the volume
correction for our measurement as is shown in figure 5.3.17. If we need volume correction, we
must select the volume correction and input the 20 Celsius volume (20 ml for example), target
Celsius (35 Celsius and its volume is 20.5 ml), so the volume correction parameter is
20.5/20=1.025, and then you need to input the mass and volume or the concentration of sample in
20 Celsius.
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7.3.1.18 The Mark-Howink parameter for computing the mean
molecular weight
Figure 5.3.18 IVS300’s Mark-Howink parameter setting
If your measurement needs to acquire the mean molecular weight, you must select the Mark-
Howink and input its parameter k and α as is shown in figure 5.3.18. When measurement is
finished, the mean molecular weight will be showed in the measurement report.
7.3.1.19 The result correction methods
Figure 5.3.19 IVS300’s result correction setting
There is some deviation in sample measurement due to the inappropriate capillary or the
capillary is corroded as is shown in figure 5.3.19. We must select one method to correct the result
in order to acquire the effective test result. There are two methods in IVS300 software. The first
one is the absolute correction which is set zero as default. The other one is the ratio correction
which is set one as default and this value must not be set as zero or less than zero or else you will
get wrong measurement result. Please select one of the correction methods as your measurement
needs.
7.3.1.20 sample concentration for serial extrapolation measurement
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Figure 5.3.20 IVS300’s sample concentration for serial extrapolation measurement
IVS300 supports the serial extrapolation measurement with ten samples at most as is shown in
figure 5.3.20. The concentration of the samples in your test sequence must keep the concentration
in ascending order or else the test result may be not precise. This method needs at least three
samples, if you want to set more than three samples to do your measurement, please input its
concentration and select them according to its concentration order. When you do your
measurement, you must measure the samples according your settings.
7.3.1.21 The specific parameter for sample measurement
Figure 5.3.21 IVS300’s specific parameter setting
In some conditions, the measurement method needs the specific parameter to compute its
intrinsic viscosity by different samples you measured as is shown in figure 5.3.21.
All the measurement methods in IVS300 need the basic settings for your test, as is shown in
figure 5.3.22.
Figure 5.3.22 IVS300 basic setting for measurement
7.3.1.22 The correlation coefficient
The correlation coefficient is used for serial extrapolation measurement which will make the
result more precise with its default range in 0.85 to 1.0 as is shown in figure 5.3.23.
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Figure 5.3.23 IVS300’s correlation coefficient setting
7.4 intrinsic viscosity measurement settings
7.4.1Kinematic viscosity measurement
Measurement condition:
1)The basic setting for the measurement, as is shown in figure5.3.22.
This measurement’s result which is computed by the kinematic viscosity formuladescribes the
sample’s kinematic viscosity characteristic.
First select the Kinematic viscosity measurement as is shown in figure 5.4.1.1.
Figure 5.4.1.1 IVS300’s measurement type selection
Second set the basic setting for the measurement, as is shown in figure 5.4.1.2.
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Figure 5.4.1.2 IVS300’s basic setting for the measurement
Third click the start button to start measurement and do the pre-measurement if you need the
pre-measurement as is shown in figure 5.4.1.3.
Figure 5.4.1.3 IVS300’s pre-measurement state
Forth wait the measurement to accomplish state.
State 1: lifting liquid state, as is shown in figure 5.4.1.4,
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Figure 5.4.1.4 IVS300’s main-measurement state
State 2: counting the flow time state, as is shown in figure 5.4.1.5,
Figure 5.4.1.5 IVS300’s Counting flow time procedure
State 3: doing additional emptying state, as is shown in figure 5.4.1.6.
Figure 5.4.1.6 IVS300’s additional emptying procedure
You can change the running parameters while doing the measurement and the change will works in
next round testing by clicking the parameter button as is shown in figure 5.4.1.7.
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Figure 5.4.1.7 change the running parameters for next round testing
If there are some measurement exceptions such as the fibre light error detection, pump gear too
big or too small, liquid too little for the measurement and so on which will result in the measurement
in failure. At this condition, you need to force stop the measurement and do the measurement again
after some changes. You can click the stop button to force the measurement as is shown 5.4.1.8.
Figure 5.4.1.8 force stop the measurement
When the measurement is finished, you can query the measurement report by click the finish
button or query the history data, the measurement report will be stored in database and show in the
form which is as shown in figure 5.4.1.9.
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Figure 5.4.1.9 show the measurement result
Then you can print the measurement report if you have a printer or save this result in bmp
figure as is shown in figure 5.4.1.10.
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Figure 5.4.1.10 save the measurement report in bmp figure
7.4.2 Solvent viscosity measurement
1)The basic setting for the measurement, as is shown in figure5.3.22.
This measurement’s result which is computed by the kinematic viscosity formula describes the
sample’s kinematic viscosity characteristic.
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Third click the start button to start measurement and do the pre-measurement if you need the pre-
measurement as is shown in figure 5.4.2.3.
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7.4.3 Dynamic viscosity measurement
1) The basic setting for the measurement, as is shown in figure5.3.22,
2) The concentration of the sample, as is shown in figure 5.3.15.
This measurement’s result which is computed by the dynamic viscosity formula describes the
sample’s dynamic viscosity characteristic.
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7.4.4 Relative viscosity measurement
1)The basic setting for the measurement, as is shown in figure5.3.22,
2) The solvent viscosity of sample needs, as is shown in figure 5.3.16,
3) The concentration of the sample, as is shown in figure5.3.15,
4) The volume correction parameter, as is shown in figure 5.3.17.
This measurement’s result which is computed by the relative viscosity formula describes the
ratio of sample and solvent according to the solvent and the concentration of the sample, and the
viscosity number of sample.
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7.4.5 K-value measurement
3) The concentration of the sample, as is shown in figure 5.3.15,
This measurement’s result which is computed by the K-value formula describes the intrinsic
viscosity and viscosity number of sample according to the solvent and the concentration of the
sample. If you select the Mark-Houwink parameter to get the mean molecular weight, the mean
molecular weight result will show in result report.
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7.4.6 Bill Meyer measurement
4) The result correction parameter, as is shown in figure 5.3.19,
5) The volume correction parameter, as is shown in figure 5.3.17,
6) The Mark-Houwink parameter, as is shown in figure 5.3.18.
This measurement’s result which is computed by the Billmeyer formula describes the intrinsic
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7.4.7 Solomon-Ciuta measurement
1) The basic setting for the measurement, as is shown in figure 5.3.22,
This measurement’s result which is computed by the Solomon-Ciuta formula describes the
intrinsic viscosity and viscosity number of sample according to the solvent and the concentration
of the sample. If you select the Mark-Houwink parameter to get the mean molecular weight, the
mean molecular weight result will show in result report.
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7.4.8 Schulz-Blaschke measurement
6) The Mark-Houwink parameter, as is shown in figure 5.3.18,
7) The specific parameter, eg. 0.35 for PE, as is shown in figure 5.3.21.
This measurement’s result which is computed by the Schulz-Blaschke formula describes the
intrinsic viscosity of sample and solvent according the concentration of the sample.
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7.4.9 Hugginsmeasurement
This measurement’s result which is computed by the Huggins formula describes the intrinsic
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7.4.10 Maron Viscosity measurement
This measurement’s result which is computed by the Maron formula describes the intrinsic
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7.4.11 PVPK measurement
3) The concentration of the sample, as is shown in figure5.3.15,
This measurement’s result which is computed by the PVPK formula describes the intrinsic
sample.
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7.4.12 Polymerized measurement
4) The volume correction parameter, as is shown in figure5.3.17.
This measurement’s result which is computed by the Polymerized formula describes the
intrinsic viscosity and viscosity number of sample according to the solvent and the concentration
of the sample.
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7.4.13 Capillary Correction measurement
2) The standard solvent viscosity of sample needs, as is shown in figure 5.3.16,
Capillary Correction measurement needs the basic setting for the measurement, the standard
solvent viscosity of the sample. This measurement’s result which is computed by the Capillary
Correction formula describes the changement of the capillary parameter after being used a long
time in order to get the precise measurement result.
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7.4.14 Serial extrapolation measurement
3) The concentration of the samples, as is shown in figure 5.3.20,
4) The correlation coefficient which is set between 0.85 and 1.0, as is shown in figure 5.3.22,
This measurement’s result which is computed by the Serial extrapolation formula describes the
intrinsic viscosity, the logarithm intrinsic viscosity, gradient 1 and gradient 2 of sample according
to the solvent and the concentration of the sample. If you select the Mark-Houwink parameter, you
will get the mean molecule weight by intrinsic viscosity and logarithm intrinsic viscosity. This
statistic will show the superpolymer’s some characteristic.
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8 Appendix
8.1 Formulas used
In our IVS300, we support 14 measurement methods to satisfy your measurement. If your
measurement is not supported in our software, you can connect our service department for
customized functions.
8.1.1 Computation of absolute viscosity values
Table 1: IVS300 measurement method

Method Formula Terms Unit
 Kinematic vis cos ity mm 2 / s
k Capillary constant mm 2 / s 2
Kinematic viscosity   k  (t  t ) t Flow time s
t Kinetic energy s
correction time
Kinematic energy E E Kinetic energy corre- s mm 2

t 
correction k t2 ction factor
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 Dynamic viscosity mPa.s
Dynamic viscosity    
 Density g / cm3
6.1.2 Formulas used for solution viscosity values
Table 1: IVS300 measurement method

Relative  solution
 rel  vrel Relative viscosity 
viscosity  solvent
Specific
 spec  vrel  1 vspec Specific viscosity 
viscosity
Reduced
viscosity vrel  1
vred  vred Reduced viscosity cm3 / g
(Viscosity C
number)
Inherent
viscosity
log vrel vinh Inherent viscosity cm3 / g
(log. vinh 
C C Concentration g / cm3
viscosity
number)
2
 1 1 (  2   )  K K  value 
K C
K-value
150  300  C C Concentration g / cm3
  1.5  log rel

vint Intrinsic viscosity cm3 / g
2  (vred  C  ln vrel )
Solomon-Ciuta vint  vred Reduced viscosity cm3 / g
C
C Concentration g / cm3

vred Reduced viscosity cm3 / g
vred
Schulz-Blaschke vint  C Concentration g / cm3
1  K SB  C  vred
K SB Schulz  Blaschke 
constant
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1 3  ln vrel vred Reduced viscosity cm3 / g
Billmeyer vint  vred 
4 4C vrel Relative viscosity 
1  4  K H  vspec  1 vspec Specific viscosity 
Huggins vint 
2  C  KH K H Huggins constant 

vrel Relative viscosity 
vspec  K MR  log vrel
Maron vint  vspec Specific viscosity 
(1  K MR )  C
K H Huggins constant 

meanmolecularweig k MarkHowinke Parameters k
vint  k  M 
ht  MarkHowinke Parameters 
M Meanmolecularweight
8.2 Update
Please connect ZONWON Instrument Service for latest IVS software version to enhance your
measurement task.
8.3 Technical data
Table 1: IVS300 technical data

Capillary Viscometer
Sample temperature range °C 5-60
Ambient temperature °C 20-45
Time measuring range s 10-999.99
Recommended measuring
s 50-999.99
range for flow time
Viscosity range mm²/s
Time measurement resolution s 0.001
Time measurement error ppm
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Overall power consumption W
Dimensions (WxDxH) mm
Voltage supply
Weight, net Kg
8.4 Accessories
Table 1: IVS300 accessories in details

Description Application / function ZONWON order no.
IVS300 stand IVS300 measurement unit
MC300-6 IVS300 main controller
VT2/4/6 thermostatic bath
TFC300 through flow
TFC300
bysemiconductor cooler
Ubbelohde Main capillary
Single Viscosity tube
Single Viscosity tube holder
holder
Placement for the viscosity tube after
Viscosity tube scaffold
finish test
Big grommet For sealing
Small grommet For sealing
standard thermometer range in 22 to 26
standard thermometer
by one percent precision in Celsius
PT100 temperature sensor The input of the temperature controller
Water changer for washing bath or bath
Water exchanger
fluid replacement
Computer Lenovo
Assembly Line Data Link Connect the Stand and main controller
Support the power to the main controller,
Power wire
cooler and bath.
Insulating pipe heat preservation for water pipe
Connect to the bath and cooler for heat
Water pipe
interchange.
Power fuse The protection of power overload
The instructions and operation for
Software manual
IVS300
Product Certificate Approved certificate for product
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9 Some factors may affect the experiment:
9.1 Requirements for the viscosity tub
a. Keep clean and dry. Clean the tube outer wall with alcohol, make sure good light
transmission and no solvent residue
b. The new viscosity tube should be soaking in the dichromic acid lotion before using.
c. The flowing time for the solvent in the viscosity tube should be kept in 90 – 120 seconds.
9.2 Requirements for the solvent
a. Phenol: easy to crystallize and absorb water, which has bubbles. Do not use if there are big
bubbles. Dissolved it at the temperature of 50 ℃ if the pheno l crystallized.
b. Place the new configuration of phenol: tetrachloroethane solvent on a magnetic stirrer at 25
degree temperatures. Place the solvent 24 hours to make sure it’s stable before use.
Do not use the solvent which has placed 30 days or more.
c. The solvent should go through the 600 mesh stainless steel mesh or G2 sand cored funnel
before added into the viscosity tube.
Do not use the same filter for solvents and solutions. Clean and dry the filter if used the same
one.
9.3 Requirements for the sample
a. Moisture treatment of the sample: crushed the sample, add acetone to do surface treatment.
Place the sample in the oven 10-15 minutes at the temperature 100 degree.
b. Weighing accuracy: Put the dried sample in desiccator. Using five-digit balance, up to 0.01 mg.
c. Deduct the amount of additives.
d. We suggest using the METTLER TOLEDO or Wantong pipette at the temperature of 20-25
degree.
If using the volumetric flask to configure the solvent, the temperature can be at 20 degrees.
e. Dissolving the sample under certain temperature. Over high temperature will causes the
polymer
f. degrades, while low temperature will cause dissolution incompletely.
g. Checking the dissolving solvent, make sure there is granule or water exists.
h. Dissolving the sample in certain time, in case the polymer degrades. Don’t using high speed
stirrer.
9.4 Requirements for the viscometer
a. Using absorbent cotton and anhydrous ethanol to clean the optical fiber part. Toothbrush with
anhydrous ethanol can be applied if necessary.
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b. Check the thermostat temperature before measuring.
c. Place the measuring part in the water bath 15 minutes before measuring. (Make the sample
solvent temperature reaches the water bath temperature)
d. Calibrate the water bath by using 1/100 thermometer regular. Calibration should be done under
the stable temperature.
e. Viscosity tube verticality:≦3 degree . Put the measuring unit correctly.
f. At least runs one pretesting to soaks the viscosity tube. By do this, we can reduce the errors of
flowing time.
g. IF YOU CANCLED MEASURING PROGRESS, DO NOT START THE SECOND
MEASURING BEFORE THE SOLUTION BACK TO THE BOTTOM.
h. The bath preparation requires clear, no bubbles and particles pollutants. Change the bath
preparation if polymer solution drops into the bath; If using deionized water as bath
preparation, adding 0.1% sodium carbonate to prevent rusty.
Heated to 60 degrees to eliminate the bubbles before use.
10 User guide for maintenance
10.1 Thermostat water bath maintenance
a. Adding ethanediol and water at the volume of 1:1. It can control the growing of
microorganism. Or change the water every 15 days.
b. Drain the water of the tank when the instrument is not using for a short period of time.
c. When the instrument is not used for a short period of time, drain the liquid in the tank
d. Please turn off the LED light when the instrument is running but not measuring, to save the
life time of LED.
e. Keep an eye on the liquid level of chamber, adding the liquid timely. Adding before the low
liquid level alarm sounded
f. Clean the thermostat control system regular.
10.2 TFC through-flow coolers maintenance
a. The TFC through-flow cooler runs must under the circumstances of water condition. Note:
Turns on the water bath first then turns on the cooler system.
While the experiment finished, turns off the cooler system first then turns off the water bath.
b. Clean the cooler system regular.
c. Leave space for the cooler system heat dissipation surface, do not against the wall.
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10.3 Measuring unit maintenance
a. Using absorbent cotton and anhydrous ethanol to clean the optical fiber part. Toothbrush with
anhydrous ethanol can be applied if necessary.
b. Do not upside down or lying the measuring unit, when it is taking out from the thermostat.
c. In case the solution flow backward into LED light.
d. If there is a waste liquor bottle connected to the measuring unit, please make sure the two
windpipes do not reach the bottom of the bottle.
e. Considering the long usage of viscosity tube sealing block may have bad sealing performance.
Please replace the sealant.
11 Repair and service information
Have repairs carried out only by specialists.
When you are sending in a device, please ensure that not be held liable for any damage due to
improper packing. It is carefully and properly packed. ZONWON cannot be held liable for any
damage due to improper packing.
If you want to send in a device for repair, it is essential to first consult the ZONWON
Instrument Service or an authorized representative.
Your contact for maintenance and expert service support:

ZONWON Instrument Service SMG
Phone: (+86)0571-85285152
Hangzhou City, Zhejiang,PRC.
Service Tel:(+86)0571-88690305
We are available at any time for questions, concerns, ideas and feedback.
Hangzhou Zhongwang Technology Co.,LTD .

No. 29, Shanghe Road, Shangwenshan Community, Yuhang Street,Hangzhou,
Zhejiang, China (Mainland).
Phone (+86)0571-85285152/85285153
Fax (+86)0571-85285191
Service Tel:(+86)0571-88690305
Internet http://www.zonwon.com
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Operating Instructions

Intelligent Viscosity Measuring System

Hangzhou Zhongwang Technology Co.,LTD .

No. 29, Shanghe Road, Shangwenshan Community, Yuhang Street,Hangzhou, Zhejiang,

1. Unpacking: Checking the completely of Instruments, components and instruction.

2 User guide for Zonwon IVS viscometer

2.1 Instrument hardware

Zonwon Clear-view thermostat

2.2 Setting up thermostat control system

Thermostat control system control panel (photo left). First row

represents MENU, LEFT SHIFT, DECREASE, ADD, ENTER.

Power on, after shelf-check, Basic panel window. (right photo)

Basic panel window

2.3 Basic operation function

IVS-Modules structure and features

3.1 General safety information

for the hazardous substances.

tubing connections must be tightened to ensure there is no leakage.

This includes operation exclusively by instructed specialist personnel.

judgment and responsibility of the user or operator.

3.2 Pause in operation

glass viscometer should be removed after any measurement.

Figure 2.1 Stand description

5 Putting the device into operation

5.1 Installing the software

the IVS300 software.

Figure 3.1.1 IVS setup file

Figure 3.1.2 IVS setup procedure 1

Figure 3.1.3 IVS setup procedure 2

Figure 3.1.4 IVS setup procedure 3

users may not use this software successfully.

shown in figure 3.1.6.

Figure 3.1.6 IVS setup procedure 5

Figure 3.1.8 IVS shortcut

5.2 Connecting the device

RS232 cable as is shown in figure 3.2.1 and 3.2.2.

Red point to red point

Figure 3.2.1 IVS stand’s connection to main controller

Figure 3.2.2 IVS main controller’s connection to PC

5.3 Installing the RS232 Driver

computer is connected to the internet or is installed from the ZONWON IV300S’s

installing procedure is showed as figure 3.3.2 shows.

Figure3.3.1 IVS RS232 driver file

Figure 3.3.2 IVS RS232 driver installation

Figure 3.4.1 the main interface

Figure 3.4.2stand unit manger 1

Figure 3.4.4 system configuration management

is shown in figure 3.4.5 and 3.4.6.

Figure 3.4.6 viscosity capillary list management 2

measured and displaying the measurement result as is shown in figure 3.4.7.

Figure 3.4.7 solvent viscosity management

displaying the measurement result as is shown in figure 3.4.8.

Figure 3.4.8 the history data management

Figure 3.4.9 the serial extrapolation management

in figure 3.4.10 and 3.4.11.

Figure 3.4.10the effective expiration date management 1

Figure 3.4.12 the measurement parameter setting

Type, capillary constant, volume correction, Mark-Houwink parameter, sample concentration,

solvent viscosity, result correction, special parameter and so on.