Anton Paar SVM 2001 Original instructions

Measure
what is measurable
and make measurable
that which is not.
Galileo Galilei (1564-1642)
Instruction Manual and Safety Information
SVM 2001 / 3001 / 4001
Viscometer
(Original Instruction)
Instrument software version: 2.96

Instruction Manual and Safety Information
SVM 2001 / 3001 / 4001
Viscometer
(Original Instruction)
Instrument software version: 2.96
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Date: October2019
Document number: D89IB001EN-O

Contents
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Contents
1 Safety Instructions.................................................................................................................................. 5
1.1 General Safety Instructions............................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Special Safety Instructions................................................................................................................ 6
1.3 Conventions for Safety Messages .................................................................................................... 6
1.4 Safety Signs on the Instrument......................................................................................................... 6
2 SVM X001 - An Overview........................................................................................................................ 8
2.1 Intended Use of the Instrument......................................................................................................... 8
2.2 Functional Components .................................................................................................................... 9
2.3 Operating Elements on Main Screen .............................................................................................. 10
3 Installing the Instrument ...................................................................................................................... 12
3.1 Installation Requirements ............................................................................................................... 12
3.2 Installing the Instrument.................................................................................................................. 12
3.3 Switching On/Off............................................................................................................................. 14
3.4 Steps After Initial Installation........................................................................................................... 14
4 Calibration, Calibration Correction and Adjustments ....................................................................... 15
4.1 Performing Calibration .................................................................................................................... 15
5 Performing a Measurement.................................................................................................................. 16
5.1 Standard Filling of SVM .................................................................................................................. 17
5.2 Measuring ....................................................................................................................................... 18
6 Cleaning................................................................................................................................................. 21
6.1 Cleaning Liquids ............................................................................................................................. 21
6.2 Standard Cleaning and Check ........................................................................................................ 22
6.3 Cleaning Housing and Touch Screen ............................................................................................. 25
7 Upkeep and Additional Cleaning......................................................................................................... 26
7.1 Leak Test ........................................................................................................................................ 27
7.2 Rinsing the Thermostat Tube.......................................................................................................... 29
7.3 Cleaning the Measuring Rotor ........................................................................................................ 29
7.4 Replacing O-Rings.......................................................................................................................... 33
8 Maintenance and Repair....................................................................................................................... 34
8.1 Maintenance Performed by an Authorized Anton Paar Service Engineer ...................................... 34
8.2 Repair Performed by an Authorized Anton Paar Representative ................................................... 34
Appendix A: Technical Data ................................................................................................................... 35
Appendix A.1: Measuring Performance ................................................................................................ 35
Appendix A.2: General Technical Data................................................................................................. 37
Appendix B: Wetted Parts....................................................................................................................... 39
Appendix B.1: Wetted Parts.................................................................................................................. 39
Appendix B.2: Potentially Wetted Parts ................................................................................................ 40

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See the Reference Guide for a comprehensive description of the instrument.
See the "General Software Functions M Series Instruments" Reference Guide for a comprehensive descrip-
tion of the instrument software and instructions for its use.
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1 Safety Instructions
• Read the documentation before using SVM.
• Follow all hints and instructions contained in the
documentation to ensure the correct use and
safe functioning of SVM.
• The documentation is a part of the product.
Keep this document for the complete working
life of the product and make sure it is easily
accessible to all people involved with the prod-
uct. If you receive any additions or revisions to
the documentation from Anton Paar GmbH,
these must be treated as part of the documenta-
tion.
1.1 General Safety Instructions
Liability
• This document does not claim to address all
safety issues associated with the use of the
instrument and samples. It is your responsibility
to establish health and safety practices and
determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
tions.
• Anton Paar GmbH only warrants the proper
functioning of SVM if no adjustments have been
made to the mechanics, electronics, and firm-
ware.
• Only use SVM for the purpose described in the
documentation. Anton Paar GmbH is not liable
for damages caused by incorrect use of SVM.
Installation and use
• SVM is not an explosion-proof instrument and
therefore must not be operated in areas with risk
of explosion.
• The installation procedure should only be car-
ried out by authorized personnel who are famil-
iar with the installation instructions.
• Do not use any accessories or spare parts other
than those supplied or approved by Anton Paar
GmbH (see section 3 of the Reference Guide).
• Make sure all operators are trained to use the
instrument safely and correctly before starting
any applicable operations.
• In case of damage or malfunction, do not con-
tinue operating SVM. Do not operate the instru-
ment under conditions which could result in
damage to goods and/or injuries and loss of life.
• Check SVM for chemical resistance to the sam-
ples and cleaning agents.
Maintenance and service
• The results delivered by SVM not only depend
on the correct functioning of the instrument, but
also on various other factors. We therefore rec-
ommend you have the results checked (e.g.
plausibility tested) by skilled personnel before
consequential actions are taken based on the
results.
• Service and repair procedures may only be car-
ried out by authorized personnel or by Anton
Paar GmbH.
Disposal
• Concerning the disposal of SVM, observe the
legal requirements in your country.
Returns
• For repairs send the cleaned SVM (instrument)
to your Anton Paar representative. Only return
the instrument together with the filled out RMA
(Return Material Authorization) and the form
"Safety Declaration for Instrument Repairs".
Download the Safety Declaration form from our
website www.anton-paar.com.
• Do not return instruments which are contami-
nated by radioactive materials, infectious agents
or other harmful substances that cause health
hazards.
Precautions for highly inflammable samples
and cleaning agents
• Observe and adhere to your national safety reg-
ulations for handling the measured samples
(e.g. use of safety goggles, gloves, respiratory
protection etc.).
• Only store the minimum required amount of
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materials near the SVM.
• Do not spill sample/cleaning agents or leave
their containers uncovered. Immediately remove
spilled sample/cleaning agents.
• Make sure that the setup location is sufficiently
ventilated. The environment of SVM must be
kept free of inflammable gases and vapors.
• Connect SVM to the mains via a safety switch
located at a safe distance from the instrument.
In an emergency, turn off the power using this
switch instead of the power switch on SVM.
• Supply a fire extinguisher.
• Ensure the sufficient supervision of SVM during
operation.
1.2 Special Safety Instructions
• Do not use SVM to measure fluids of the IIC
group according to EN 60079-14, such as e.g.
carbon disulfide or acetylene.
• Do not use SVM to measure fluids above
temperature class T3 according to ATEX
Directive 2014/34/EU, such as e.g. diethyl ether.
• Read all safety data sheets of used sample and
cleaning liquids. Handling caustic liquids, acids,
or biologically hazardous, easily flammable
liquids etc. involves a serious health risk for the
operator. Use appropriate protective equipment
(protective gloves, safety goggles, protective
clothing, fume hood...).
• If liquid was spilled over SVM, disconnect the
instrument from the mains. Clean and dry the
housing. If you suspect that liquid got into the
instrument, have SVM cleaned and checked for
electrical safety by a service technician.
• Compressed air for drying the measuring cells
must be dry, free from oil and particles. The
pressure must be limited to a max. pressure of
200 kPa (= 2 bar = 29 psi). Suitable air prepara-
tion units are available from Anton Paar GmbH.
Refer to the SVM Product Description List.
Transport
• Empty the measuring cell and all hoses and
disconnect the waste container before you
move or lift the instrument. If operating with
counter cooling: Disconnect the cooling hoses
and empty the cooling liquid from SVM.
• To move or lift the instrument, grasp the ledge
on top of the instrument’s back side with one
hand. Place the other hand under the display on
the front side. There is a hollow for your fingers.
• Carry the instrument in front of you and keep it
close to your body.
1.3 Conventions for Safety Messages
The following conventions for safety messages are
used in this document:
1.4 Safety Signs on the Instrument
DANGER
Description of risk.
Danger indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Description of risk.
Warning indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION
Description of risk.
Caution indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in minor or moderate
injury.
NOTICE
Description of risk.
Notice indicates a situation which, if not avoided,
could result in damage to property.
NOTICE
Take care that the warning symbols remain
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1 CAUTION - Hot surface
2 SVM 2001, SVM 3001
3 SVM 4001
Fig. 1: Warning signs on the measuring cell lock
SVM 3001 –
Optional Cooling Connectors
1 SVM 3001 only: CAUTION - Hazard
Fig. 2: Warning sign for cooling liquids on left hand side
CAUTION
Wear protective gloves
Hot surface, risk of injury
This symbol calls attention to the fact that the
measuring cell lock can get very hot.
• Do not touch the measuring cell lock and the
sample inlet/outlet without adequate
protective measures (gloves) or make sure
that the measuring cell temperature is lower
than 60 °C (140 °F) before touching these
parts.
• Do not remove the measuring rotor if the
measuring cell temperature is not between
15 °C (59 °F) and 50 °C (122 °F).
CAUTION
Wear protective gloves
Wear protective goggles
Risk of injury, liquid squirting out
This symbol refers to rinsing the measuring cell
lock. It calls attention to the fact that liquid could
suddenly squirt out of the measuring cell lock if
you apply force and pressure builds up during
the rinsing procedure. The liquid could be hot.
Do not proceed with the rinsing when feeling
resistance. Always wear protective equipment.
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CAUTION
Wear protective gloves
SVM 3001 –
Spillage of liquids, cold surface
This symbol on SVM 3001 calls attention to the
fact that the counter cooling connectors can be
very cold and that in case of accident liquid can
flow from these connectors. Depending on the
used cooling liquid and counter cooling
temperature the cooling liquid can be a risk for
your health.
• Do not touch the cold connectors with bare
fingers. Risk of injury.
• Keep all safety regulations that apply to the
used coolant.
• The applied coolant must not chemically
attack the wetted parts of the cooling circuit.
• If using tap water for cooling, ensure free flow
through the system (open end).
• Make sure that connected cooling hoses do
not get bent or entangled with objects or per-
sons.
• If using ethanol for cooling, remove it from the
SVM’s cooling circuit immediately after finish-
ing the low temperature measurements. Fol-
low all safety instructions as described in
section 1.1.
In case of accidental leakage:
• Avoid skin contact and inhaling potential
vapors. Use appropriate protective equip-
ment (protective gloves, protective cloth-
ing,...).
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2 SVM X001 - An Overview
All models of the SVM X001 family conform to
ASTM Standards D7042, EN 16896, DIN 51659-2,
and other national and international standards.
SVM 3001/4001 additionally conform to ASTM
Standard D4052 on density measurement: They
provide a higher resolution of density measurement
and monitor the filling quality of the density cell in
real time with the FillingCheck™ function.
Find all standards referencing an SVM X001 model
listed on the Anton Paar home page.
Any SVM model can be combined with an automatic
sample changer.
2.1 Intended Use of the Instrument
SVM is intended for measuring dynamic viscosity
and density of liquid, mainly oily samples and simul-
taneously calculating their kinematic viscosity and
other related measuring quantities.
SVM 2001
SVM 2001 is designed for measuring at constant
temperature. It covers a measuring temperature
range from 15 °C (59 °F) to 100 °C (212 °F). You
can measure most of the samples listed for
SVM 3001 within this range.
• Additional software function – upgradeable
With option "License Key SVM 2001 Viscosity In-
dex" (Mat. No. 199941), you can activate determi-
nation of viscosity index and related parameters.
You get a license key (= unlock code). The first
8 characters of the code are the serial number of the
SVM 2001. If the SVM 2001 was ordered along with
this option, you get a certificate with the unlock
code. Activate the option during initial installation.
Enter the unlock code here:
- Menu > Service > Unlock Feature
For further information, see the Reference Guide,
section 5.3.2.8 and table 34.
Due to the different construction, heating rates of
SVM 2001 are slower than those of SVM 3001.
SVM 3001
SVM 3001 can perform temperature scans and also
Viscosity Index determination. It covers a measur-
ing temperature range from -60 °C (-76 °F) to
+135 °C (+275 °F). Find details on operation at low
temperatures in the Reference Guide.
The below list names sample types which can be
measured within the range of SVM 3001:
• standard and base oils
• fresh and used lubrication oils, e.g. engine
crankcase oil, gear oil, ATF...
• other oils, e.g. mineral oil, white oil,
conservating oil, heat transfer oil...
• hydraulic liquids, e.g. hydraulic oils, brake fluids
• edible oils, vegetable oils
• fuels (e.g. diesel fuel, biodiesel, jet fuel, marine/
bunker fuels,...)
• pure hydrocarbon solvents and mixtures (e.g.
naphtha, toluene, hexane...)
• heavy heating oils, crude oils (treated), waxes,
vacuum distillates with high melting point or high
viscosity at elevated temperatures. For measur-
ing these substances you need the Hot Filling
Attachment. For details on the attachment and
exact specifications of measurable substances,
see Reference Guide.
• others: glycol (e.g. antifreeze), glycerine,...
• with Option PEEK Rotor Bearings: some
samples with poor lubricity, such as silicone oils,
mixtures of water and glycol or glycerine, or sea
water. See also the Product Description List. For
mounting the optional bearings, see section 7.3.
SVM 4001
SVM 4001 contains two viscosity and two density
measuring cells in one housing. Each pair of cells
can be operated at a different measuring tempera-
ture within a range from 15 °C (59 °F) to 100 °C
(212 °F).
The cells are internally connected. You fill from the
sample inlet (lower opening). The upper opening is
the sample outlet. This design allows to access both
viscosity cells for manual cleaning. Both visco cells
are closed with a measuring cell lock.
The sample liquid fills the cells in the following order:
- viscosity cell 1 Cell 1 (SVM 1)
- density cell 1
- density cell 2 Cell 2 (SVM 2)
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The instrument software handles each pair of cells
separately. For example, at the end of a calibration,
you can apply a suggested correction only to Cell 1,
while you reject it for Cell 2, or vice versa. To know
which data belong to which pair of cells, they come
with a prefix: "1)" or "2)".
SVM 4001 is ideally suited for testing lubricants and
for VI determination. Still, with SVM 4001, you can
measure most of the samples listed for SVM 3001
within the specified temperature range.
General
In case of further questions about your sample liquid
contact your local Anton Paar representative.
SVM is designed for use under ambient conditions
as specified in appendix A.2.
2.2 Functional Components
This section contains pictures and short
descriptions of all connectors and functional
components of SVM.
SVM Front View
1 Power on LED
2 Color PCAP touch screen
Fig. 3: SVM front view
SVM 2001 / 3001 Right Side View
1 Xsample slot cover plate
2 Filling support
3 Measuring cell lock
4 Sample inlet
5 Sample outlet
6 Air pump outlet
7 Splash guard
Fig. 4: SVM 2001 / SVM 3001 right side view
SVM 4001 Right Side View
1 Xsample slot cover plate
2 Filling support
3 Measuring cell lock viscosity cell 1
4 Measuring cell lock viscosity cell 2
5 Sample inlet
6 Sample outlet
7 Air pump outlet
8 Splash guard
Fig. 5: SVM 4001 right side view
SVM 3001 Left Side View
1 Connectors for optional recirculating cooler
2 USB interfaces (3 x)
3 Protection cover for USB interfaces
4 Venting slots for measuring cell
Fig. 6: SVM 3001 left side view
NOTICE
Risk of damage to the instrument
• Do not fill a sample if you do not know which
cleaning liquid removes this sample. Make
sure the wetted parts of SVM are chemically
resistant to any tested sample or cleaning
liquid.
• Do not test any samples which harden or
solidify during the time they are in the
measuring cells.
• Do not test any samples that are specified in
section 1.2.
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SVM 2001 / 4001 Left Side View
1 USB interfaces (3 x)
2 Protection cover for USB interfaces
Fig. 7: SVM 2001 / SVM 4001 left side view
SVM Rear View
1 USB interface
2 VGA interface
3 RS-232 interface (COM)
4 Ethernet interface
5 CAN interface – to connect other measuring modules
6 "DRY AIR IN AIR PUMP" connector – to supply the
internal air pump with dry air
7 "DRY AIR IN INTERNAL" connector – to flood the
instrument’s inside with dry air
8 Power switch
9 Fuse holder
10 Power inlet
11 Type plate with serial number
12 Fan and venting slots
13 Carrying ledge
Fig. 8: SVM Rear view
Item 6 and 7: Find drying equipment in the Refer-
ence Guide.
2.3 Operating Elements on Main Screen
1 Header
2 Output field
3 Content area
4 Quick access area
5 Progress bar
6 Buttons area
Fig. 9: Main screen example
Header, left side: name of the currently active meth-
od and the sample number. Header right side: clock
and user indicator. The user indicator shows the
type of user that is currently logged on.
Content area: Measuring values are displayed in
small, medium, or large output fields. You can cus-
tomize the layout of the content area in the settings
of the current method.
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Buttons area
Quick access area
Button Function
<Menu> Opens the main menu
<Measured
Data>
Opens the measurement
data memory (multiple
sample view)
<Quick Settings> Opens the quick settings list
(available only in the "No
Sample List" mode instead
of the <Sample List> button)
<Sample List> Opens the current sample
list
<Method> Opens the method list (to
select a method)
<Start> Starts measurement
<Stop> Stops/aborts measurement
Button Function
Opens the message list. A little yellow
note shows the number of messages in
the list, if any. The button changes its
appearance depending on the current
error status:
Green OK sign:
The general instrument status and the
error status of all measured samples of
the current sample list are OK.
Yellow warning sign:
- The instrument (or system) has a
minor problem (e.g. a calibration correc-
tion point has expired).
- Filling warning for one or more samples
of the current sample list a.
Red error sign:
- The instrument (or system) has a major
problem that needs to be fixed before
you continue with measurements (e.g.
the sample changer is blocked).
- The required precision or repeatability
for one or more samples of the current
sample list could not be reached.
- One or more samples of the current
sample list could not be measured (e.g.
the density measuring cell is partly
empty and does not oscillate).
Starts the motor.
The motor is off (slow filling speed).
The motor is on (high measuring speed).
Stops the motor.
When the motor is in transient state
(motor speed is increasing or
decreasing) or during measurement, this
button is grayed out.
Starts the air pump.
The air pump is off.
Starting the air pump automatically
unfreezes the screen (see below).
The air pump is on. Stops the air pump.
Opens the Cleaning Screen, which
serves to monitor the cleaning status of
the cells (details see section 6.2.2).
Unfreezes the screen after finished
measurement, i.e. it removes the
measured values from the screen.
During and after measurement the
cleaning button does not show a sign.
If not measuring, the cleaning button
displays the following signs:
Red error sign: The cells are not clean.
Yellow warning sign: The cells are not
sufficiently clean for the selected
precision class.
Green OK sign: The cells are sufficiently
clean for the selected precision class.
Unfreezes the screen after a finished
measurement.
The screen is frozen.
The screen is unfrozen. A continuous
reading of the current measuring values
is shown.
This button is not available if limited
visibility of measuring values is enabled.
See General Software Functions
Reference Guide, "Value Visibility" or
appendix C, SVM Reference Guide.
Displays information on using favorites.
This icon is visible only if the quick
access area is expanded.
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3 Installing the Instrument
3.1 Installation Requirements
The setup location and surroundings should meet
the requirements of a typical laboratory.
Allow the equipment to reach ambient temperature
before installation. This is very important if the
equipment has been stored or transported at lower
temperatures.
Place the instrument on a stable, flat lab desk.
To ensure temperature stability and trouble-free
measurement never locate your instrument:
• next to a heating facility
• near an air conditioning, ventilation system or an
open window
• in direct sunlight
Keep the instrument away from magnetic fields.
Read the Safety Instructions in section 1.
Find all Technical Data required for installation in
appendix A.2 – General Technical Data.
3.2 Installing the Instrument
Carefully unpack SVM and place it on the lab desk.
Connect optional equipment (e.g. keyboard, bar
code reader, or printer) to the corresponding
interfaces. See section 2.2.
TIP: If operating SVM with an Xsample model or
Abbemat refractometer, refer to the Reference
Guide.
3.2.1 Connecting Hoses
Connect the FEP hose 155x3x2 mm between filling
support and sample inlet (see Fig. 10):
TIP: Do not kink or sharply bend the hose.
Such damages to the hose lead to the formation of
bubbles and to unstable measuring results.
1. Screw one end of the hose into the filling
support from below.
2. Screw the free end of the hose into the sample
inlet.
3. Tighten both hose connectors with your fingers.
Screw an Adapter Luer Lock into the top of the filling
support (see arrow in Fig. 10).
WARNING
Risk of injury or death.
Using hazardous or flammable chemicals as
samples or cleaning liquids could lead to
damage of the instrument and cause serious
injuries unless special precautions are taken.
• Observe the safety instructions in the section
"Precautions for highly inflammable samples
and cleaning agents" in section 1.
NOTICE
Risk of damage to the instrument
• Ensure that the power plug and the power
switch are always easily accessible so that
the instrument can be easily disconnected
from the mains supply at any time.
• Two strong built-in cooling fans dissipate heat
through the left hand side (SVM 3001) or the
bottom plate (SVM 2001/SVM 4001) and the
back side of SVM. Ensure that the air flow is
not blocked, and provide for a minimum
distance of 10 cm (4 in) to walls behind and
beside the instrument. Do not cover the
venting openings.
• High humidity or a measuring temperature
that is significantly below the ambient
temperature may lead to condensation within
the measuring cell. Install a drying cartridge
or optional equipment for dry air to avoid
condensation, see section 4.6, Reference
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1 Hose 155x3x2 mm
2 Filling support
3 Sample inlet
4 Adapter Luer Lock
5 SVM 2001, SVM 3001
6 SVM 4001
Fig. 10: Connecting the sample inlet hose
Connect the FEP hose 250x3x2 mm (4) as waste
hose to the sample outlet (see Fig. 11):
TIP: Remove the measuring cell lock first to have
enough room for your fingers.
1. Screw one end of the hose into the sample
outlet. Tighten the hose connector with your
fingers.
2. Fix the free end of the waste hose to the waste
bottle. Attach the hose connector to one of the
three holes in the lid.
The end of the FEP hose must be level with the
PEEK screw connector. The hose must not
reach down into the waste bottle. Use the yellow
marking to fix the hose in the connector. See
arrow.
1 Hose 250x3x2 mm
2 Sample outlet
3 Waste bottle
4 Yellow marking (fixes the hose)
5 SVM 2001, SVM 3001
6 SVM 4001
Fig. 11: Correct position of waste hose
TIP: Place the waste hose correctly, otherwise a
sucking effect can occur and bubbles may be
sucked into the measuring cells. Low viscosity sam-
ples, in particular, could leak from the measuring
cell. Place the waste hose in a way that it runs slight-
ly upwards into the waste bottle. See Fig. 11.
Connect a silicone hose to the air pump outlet:
1. Cut a piece of approx. 320 mm (12.5 in) length
from the silicone hose contained in the
accessory kit.
2. Attach the silicone hose to the air pump outlet.
3. Attach an Adapter Luer hose (from the
accessory box) to the other end of the silicone
hose.
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1 Air pump outlet
2 Silicone air hose
3 Adapter Luer hose
4 Hose side of adapter (nozzle)
5 Luer cone
Fig. 12: SVM with silicone air hose
3.2.2 Connecting the Power Cord
Connect the power inlet of SVM (see section ) to the
mains supply by the supplied power cord.
3.3 Switching On/Off
1. Switch the instrument on using the power switch
on the rear of the instrument.
The glowing green LED on the front side of the
instrument indicates that the power is on.
2. Wait for the temperature to stabilize.
After power-on, the instrument needs a few min-
utes for temperature equilibration and internal
t e m p e r a t u r e a d j u s t m e n t s . D u r i n g t h i s
time "temp. equilibration" is displayed.
TIP: Switch the instrument off over night or for the
weekend. This saves energy and avoids premature
wear of the bearings.
3. To switch the instrument off, use the power
switch.
3.4 Steps After Initial Installation
1. After having installed the hardware set the date
and time. Customize the Regional Settings. See
General Software Functions Reference Guide or
the Menu Tree in the Reference Guide.
2. Rinse and dry the measuring cells before
performing measurements for the first time. See
section 6.3.
SVM has been factory adjusted for the entire
temperature, viscosity and density measuring
range.
3. If you need to check the validity of the factory
adjustment perform a calibration. See the
Reference Guide.
WARNING
High voltage. Risk of injury or death.
• Only connect the instruments to the mains via
protective earthing.
• Never connect the instrument to the mains
via protective separation or protective
insulation.
• Make sure that the non-fused earth conductor
of the power cord is connected to earth.
NOTICE
Risk of damage to the instrument
Before switching the instrument on, make sure
that the correct line voltage and line frequency
are available (AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz). If
large voltage fluctuations are to be expected, we
recommend using a constant voltage source
(UPS).
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NOTICE
Risk of damage to the instrument
Do not let the instrument stand for long periods
of time while the measuring cell temperature is
• either very high (> 100 °C / 212 °F) – not
applicable for SVM 2001 / SVM 4001 –
• or below ambient (< 20 °C / 68 °F).
Constantly high temperatures cause premature
wear of the peltier elements and motor parts.
Constantly low temperatures cause
condensation and corrosion of parts.

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4 Calibration, Calibration Correction and Adjustments
4.1 Performing Calibration
TIP: ASTM D7042 recommends to perform viscosi-
ty and density calibration once a month.
By definition, a calibration is a check measurement
that does not change the instrument’s constants.
However, SVM allows for correcting potential
viscosity deviations at the end of a calibration. This
is called "calibration correction".
An important application for the calibration
correction is to increase the instrument’s precision
outside the works adjustment range.
Required preparations
• Store the data of the standard liquid you plan to
use in the Viscosity Standards Management
(see Reference Guide).
• Define a calibration routine in the Calibration
Management (see Reference Guide).
• Prepare the standard liquid to be used.
Degas the liquid. See Reference Guide.
• Fill a syringe with standard liquid:
- 5 mL syringe >> up to the 6 mL mark
- 10 mL syringe >> up to the 10 mL mark
Procedure
During calibration, SVM 4001 displays all data of
the following procedure for each pair of cells.
1. Tap <Menu> and select Adjustments > SVM
User Adjustments > Calibration.
2. Select a calibration from the drop-down list.
3. Set the temperature (SVM 4001: temperatures)
at which you want to perform the calibration.
SVM checks whether reference values are
available at this (these) temperature(s).
Optional: Set a Filling Temperature – required
only if the viscosity at calibration temperature is
very high. SVM uses the filling temperature for
each refill (calibration takes longer). Tap
<Next>.
Follow the instructions of SVM.
TIP: The cleaning value shows whether the density
oscillator is clean and dry. For calibration, the clean-
ing value should reach at least 90 %.
4. At the end of calibration, SVM displays a
window "Calibration finished".
TIP: SVM 4001 displays this window separately
(one after the other) for each pair of cells. All actions
described below can be performed independently
for each pair of cells.
Two tables show the following data for kinematic
viscosity and density:
- Reference values at calibration temperature
- Measured values
- Deviation from measured to reference values
- OK or NOK (= not OK) – NOK means that
the deviation was greater than allowed.
TIP: If the viscosity deviation is not OK, check the
viscosity values. A high deviation can also indicate
erroneous reference values (due to a typing error).
• The first table shows the status before
correction. If you do not apply the correction, the
displayed viscosity deviation persists.
• The second table shows the status after
correction. If you apply the correction, SVM
corrects the displayed viscosity deviation.
TIP: If you want to print or export the data, do so
before taking any further action. Rejecting, applying
or saving the data closes this window.
5. Depending on the results, the instrument
recommends an action. It marks the
recommended button with an arrow.
The following limits prevent the application of erro-
neous correction points (with too high deviation):
- ±5 %: normal viscosity range (> std. oil N7.5)
- ±10 %: low-viscosity range (~ N7.5 => S3)
- ±20 %: ULV range (< std. oil S3).
• <Apply Correction>: The calibration measure-
ment is valid (precision class and repeat devia-
tion fulfilled). The measured values deviate
more than allowed from the reference values.
If you apply the correction, you correct the vis-
cosity deviation, i.e. you apply a correction fac-
tor to SVM. The calibration and the fact that you
applied it are saved: see Calibration History.
TIP: Only users with administrator rights are al-
lowed to apply a calibration correction. Depending
on your user level, SVM asks for an administrator
password.
• <Save only History>: The calibration and its
results are saved in the Calibration History (see
Reference Guide). No correction is applied.

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5 Performing a Measurement
To perform a repeat measurement according to
ASTM D7042, refer to Fig. 13:
The following sub-sections describe all steps of
performing measurement (sample preparation,
filling, measuring,...) in detail.
Most samples need no special preparation for filling
them. Find special sample preparation procedures
in the Reference Guide.
Fig. 13: Steps of a repeat measurement
Enter a sample name:
1. Tap <Quick Settings>.
2. Tap on the text input field (column "Parameter Select") of line "Sample name".
3. Enter a sample name and tap <OK>.
TIP: If a user edits a quick settings parameter, this parameter is marked with a " * ".
4. Tap <OK>.
Select a measuring method:
1. Tap <Method> on the main screen.
2. Tap on the method you want to select and tap <OK>.
Clean / dry the cells (section 6).
Check the cleaning value (section 6.2.2).
Check the measuring results on screen (Measurement finished, p. 19).
Data memory: see Measuring Results, p. 20.
Make sure that the cells are clean and dry (section 6.2).
If necessary: Prepare the sample – homogenize, filter particles, heat
(see Reference Guide).
Fill a 5 mL (SVM 4001: 10 mL) syringe. Fill 1.5 mL (2.5 mL) of sample into the cells (section 5.1).
Start measurement (p. 19).
Automatic prewetting (Reference Guide) is active?
No Yes (default) Refill 1 mL of sample.
Determination is ready.
The repeat deviation RDV / RDD is within the specified limits?
Yes No Refill 1 mL for repeat
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5.1 Standard Filling of SVM
Standard filling of SVM means manual filling with a
disposable syringe.
TIP: How to fill critical samples, e.g. volatile, ultra-
low or highly viscous samples is described in the
Reference Guide.
How to operate SVM with an automatic sample
changer is described in the Reference Guide.
There are two possibilities:
• Filling with cleaning and drying in-between
This filling routine is suitable for most samples
within the instrument’s works adjustment range.
Between measurements the cells must be
cleaned and dried correctly (see section 6.3).
• Filling by sample displacement
This filling routine is only suitable for measuring
similar, fully miscible samples of low viscosity.
For example, you can fill different batches of
diesel fuel by displacement. One sample can be
replaced by the next. Use sufficient sample
quantities to ensure that no residues of the pre-
vious sample remains in the measuring cells.
Clean the instrument after each batch of sam-
ples or at least at the end of a working shift.
TIP: If Operating with sample replacement
Refer to table 36 and table 37 in the Reference
Guide for required filling quantities.
If a sufficient quantity of sample is available, use
one syringe filled with sample to rinse the measuring
cells and another syringe to fill the cells for mea-
surement.
1 Rubber sealing
Fig. 14: Suitable syringe | unsuitable syringe
Select a syringe providing a suitable filling volume.
TIP: See table 36 and table 37 in the Reference
Guide for recommended syringes and required fill-
ing volumes depending on measuring conditions.
Before you fill the measuring cells make sure that
• the hoses are correctly connected and the hose
connections are tight
• the waste container is not full
• the content of the waste container does not
react with the sample or cleaning liquid you plan
to use
• suitable cleaning liquids are available (see
section 6.1).
Always use clean laboratory equipment and new
single-use injection equipment.
Take your test specimen preferably from the middle
of the sample vessel.
Filling procedure
1. Take a clean new plastic syringe.
Recommended volume SVM 2001/3001 (not
using sample displacement): 5 mL
Recommended volume SVM 4001 (not using
sample displacement): 10 mL
2. Fill the syringe bubble-free with sample. Pull out
the plunger slowly and smoothly. Quick and
jerky movement leads to bubble formation.
3. Remove bubbles – if any – from the syringe:
- Turn the syringe around so that the tip points
upwards. Bubbles rise to the top. Remove
them by carefully pushing the plunger
upwards.
NOTICE
Risk of damage and erroneous results
Before filling, check whether the wetted parts are
resistant to the sample and cleaning liquids (see
appendix B).
Make sure that the sample will not solidify inside
the measuring cells and can be removed form
them after measurement.
Check whether the wash bottle (PE) and the
waste container are resistant to the cleaning
liquids used.
Do not use syringes that contain lubricants or
rubber sealings. These materials can dissolve
into your sample and lead to a systematic
measurement error. See Fig. 14.
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- For very small bubbles put the syringe into a
vessel. The tip should point downwards. Wait
until the bubbles have moved upwards to the
plunger and will not be filled into the cells.
4. Plug the syringe firmly into the filling support.
5. Push the plunger of the syringe slowly and
continuously down.
- For SVM 2001 / 3001, fill at least 1.5 mL of
sample (3 mL for sample displacement).
- For SVM 4001, fill at least 2.5 mL of sample
(3 mL for sample displacement)
Leave the syringe on the filling support.
1 Syringe
2 Filling support (with Adapter Luer Lock)
Fig. 15: Filling the measuring cells of SVM 2001,
SVM 3001
1 Syringe
2 Filling support (with Adapter Luer Lock)
Fig. 16: Filling the measuring cells of SVM 4001
6. The cells are now filled.
Proceed with section 6.
Find special sample filling routines in the Reference
Guide.
5.2 Measuring
After filling the measuring cells, enter a sample
name and change the quick settings parameters, if
required.
Quick settings
1. Tap <Quick Settings> on the main screen.
2. Tap on a quick settings parameter to highlight it.
Tap on the field in the "Parameter Select" col-
umn in order to enter a sample name/value or to
select a different input from the drop-down list.
Confirm the input by tapping <OK>.
3. When all quick settings parameters have been
defined, tap <OK> to save the input.
TIP: If a sample list is in use, tap <Sample List>, en-
ter a sample name and then select "Quick Settings".
If a user edits a quick settings parameter, this pa-
rameter is marked with a " * ".
NOTICE
Risk of damage to the measuring cells
The pressure when filling or pressing sample out
of the cells must not exceed 500 kPa = 5 bar
(72 psi), otherwise sample may leak out at the
bearings. This pressure corresponds to a force
of approx. 65 N on the plunger of a 5 mL syringe.
Take care especially with highly viscous
samples.
A too high pressure may also cause damage to
the measuring cells. In this case Anton Paar is
not liable for damage.
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Start measurement
After defining the quick settings parameters, tap
<Start> on the main screen.
If using automatic prewetting (section 5.3.4.4,
Reference Guide), SVM sets the motor to
measuring speed for a short time. It then prompts
you to refill 1 mL of sample. Without prewetting,
SVM starts measuring at once.
For repeated mode, SVM prompts you to refill more
sample after one determination has been finished.
Observe the Precision widget (p. 19).
Precision widget
The precision widget of the main screen shows:
• the set precision class (see section 5.3.4.1 of
the Reference Guide)
• the current state of a measurement (currently
reached precision class while measurement is
in progress)
• the actually reached precision class (stability of
viscosity and density values)
• the repeat deviation values for viscosity (RDV)
and density (RDD) for measurements with
repeated determinations.
TIP: The stability indicators (see Fig. 17) are not re-
lated to the reached repeat deviation.
Repeat deviation values are separately displayed.
The below figure shows the precision widget for
SVM 3001.
The precision widget for SVM 2001 is basically the
same, but the maximum number of indicators is
three (for three precision classes) and RDD values
show four instead of five decimal places.
SVM 4001 displays two such precision widgets on
the main screen, one for each pair of cells. The
widgets are marked as "1)" and "2)".
Measurement finished
Depending on the sound settings (see General
Software Functions Reference Guide), the SVM
gives an acoustic signal when the measurement is
finished .
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st line: viscosity stability indicators | RDV values
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nd line: density stability indicators | RDD values
3 Indicators required for the set class | White indicators:
Values do not fulfill any stability criteria: Unsteady
4 Precision indicator not required for the set class
5 No repeat deviation values available (single determi-
nation or first determination of repeat measurement)
6 Set precision class: Ultrafast
7 Set precision class: Fast
8 Set precision class: Precise
9 Set precision class: Ultraprecise (not available for
SVM 2001)
10 Yellow indicators: The instrument has not (yet)
reached the set precision class
11 Green indicators: The instrument has reached the set
precision class; this can also be the case for only one
of these two quantities (density or viscosity) while
measurement is still in progress
12 Example 1: Repeat Measurement, in progress,
1st determination, set precision class "precise",
currently reached precision class "fast"
13 Example 2: Repeat Measurement, finished, set and
reached precision class "precise"
Fig. 17: SVM precision widget
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Extrapolated values
Fig. 18: Extrapolated result values – random examples
SVM 3001 in the VI mode and SVM 4001 can
extrapolate density and viscosity to other
temperatures than the measuring temperatures.
In order to tell apart measured and extrapolated
values, extrapolated values are displayed with the
extrapolated temperature, e.g. "Density 15 °C".
In addition, extrapolation according to API functions
is possible, e.g. "API Density 15 °C".
For details, refer to appendix G.4 and appendix G.5
of the Reference Guide.
1 Sample name
2 Measurement status "Finished
3 Progress bar green
4 Repeat deviation values for viscosity and density
5 Precision widget – see "Precision widget"
6 Measured and calculated values
7 Quick access button to diagnosis list
8 Motor button after measurement
Fig. 19: Measurement finished – SVM 3001 Example
TIP: If the Non Storage Mode is active, results are
not saved. In order to print or export data (in PDF
format) in the Non Storage Mode, activate "Auto-
matic Printout" (Menu > Setup > Printout Settings).
See General Software Functions Reference Guide
for detailed information.
Fill the next sample (if operating with sample
replacement) or clean and dry the measuring cells.
TIP: Operation with Xsample model:
The sample changer automatically cleans and dries
the system and fills the next sample. Refer to the
Reference Guide.
Measuring Results
All measuring results are stored in the instrument’s
data memory. How to filter, view or export them is
described in the General Software Functions
Reference Guide.
• Tap <Measured Data> or <Menu> and select
Data Memory > Measured Data.
The multiple sample view is displayed.
Graph View – SVM 3001 only
You can view the results of scans as graphs:
- Temperature (Table) Scan (TS / TTS)
- Time Scan (TiS)
1. Tap <Measured Data> to open the multiple
sample view.
2. Highlight the row that is assigned to the master
data of the scan.
In the parameter field that specifies the used
"Mode" a scan’s master data are specified by
the abbreviation of the mode plus "AVG". For
example, the master data row of a temperature
scan is listed as "TS AVG".
3. Tap <Details> to view the graph. It is
automatically displayed. The quantity for which
the scan was performed is assigned to the x-
axis (e.g. "temperature" for a TS).
Fig. 20: Example graph of temp. scan TS – all data
4. Tap directly on the graph to zoom it and to view
single data points.
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