Specifications

Applicable standards CE marking, WEEE Directive, Chinese RoHS
Measurement range (based on combination with the cup specified below “Sample fluid capacity”)
 No. 3 rotor:
 No. 1 rotor:
 No. 2 rotor:
0.3 dPa•s to 13 dPa•s (resolution: 0.1)
3 dPa•s to 150 dPa•s (resolution: 1)
100 dPa•s to 4000 dPa•s (resolution: 10)
Sample fluid capacity
 No. 1 and No. 2 rotor
  Approx. 350 mL (with JIS 300 mL beaker)
 No. 3 rotor Approx. 150 mL (with No. 3 cup)
Clearance between rotor end and cup bottom: about 15 mm
Measurement accuracy and reproducibility
  ±10% ±1 digit of indicated value
Reproducibility ±5%
* Calibrated according to JIS Z 8809:2011 standard liquids for calibrating viscometer
* The rounding error resulting from resolution occurs
Rotor speed 62.5 rpm
Max. continuous measurement time per measurement
  100 s
Display value hold function
  Value at end of measurement is retained
Backlight function Switchable backlight
Time until auto-off: 60 s
(when rotor is not operating and unit is powered from batteries)
Auto shutdown function (when an AC adapter is not used)
  If rotor is not turning and no controls are operated for 5 minutes, power is automatically shut off
Resume function Last selected rotor number setting is retained during power-off
Ambient conditions for use
  5°C to 35°C, 10% to 90%RH (no condensation)
Power requirements Alkaline batteries LR6, Ni-MH rechargeable batteries, or AC adapter VA-05J
(5 V to 7 V : rated voltage 6 V)
Current consumption approx. 250 mA (at maximum torque)
Battery voltage check Displaying battery status (4 steps)
Dimensions 175 mm (H) × 77 mm (W) × 45 mm (D) (maximum)
175 mm (H) × 77 mm (W) × 40 mm (D)
(without protruding parts)
Weight Approx. 260 g (without batteries)
Supplied accessories
 No. 1 rotor (dia. 24 mm × 53 mm × 166 mm) SUS304 1
 No. 2 rotor (dia. 15 mm × 1 mm × 113 mm) SUS304 1
 No. 3 rotor (dia. 45 mm × 47 mm × 160 mm) SUS304 1
 No. 3 Cup (dia. 52.6 mm × 75 mm) SUS304 1
 Rotor extension (in a tube) (900 mm; 300 mm × 3) SUS304 1
 IEC LR6 (size AA) battery   4
 Instruction manual   1
 Viscosity measurement guide   1
 Inspection certificate   1
Optional accessory  
 AC adapter VA-05J
 Stand VA-04

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