CANNON Instrument Company - CAV® 4.2
Dual-Bath Kinematic Viscometer
The CANNON® CAV® 4.2 is an automated, high throughput, dual-bath viscometer for ASTM D442. The CAV® 4.2 combines CANNON® quality and reliability with modern design and unique features to enhance lab productivity, reduce costs, and improve data quality.
Common Applications
- Formulated oil analysis
- Hydraulic oil analysis
- Additive analysis
- Marine fuel testing
- Base stock analysis
- Light and heavy fuel testing
- Waxes/paraffin
- Crude oil testing
- Glycols
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Features of CAV® 4.2
D445 precision in a modern, dependable design
- Temperature range: 20 °C to 100 °C (15 °C to 150 °C with available options)
- Viscosity range: 0.5 mm2/s to 10,000 mm2/s in 100-fold increments
- Dual, independent modular baths provide easy maintenance access and simultaneous testing at two different temperatures
- Two independent, fully-accessible sample handlers ensure reliable, unattended processing of up to 24 tests per hour
Fully self-contained bench-top unit with flexible connectivity
- Simple, out-of-the-box installation. No external components required
- 35% smaller footprint conserves lab space
- Professional installation, VISCPRO® data storage and management software, viscometer tubes, standards, and high precision digital thermometer are included with each instrument
- A single unit can be run using the on-board computer, without need for an external PC, or a single PC can manage up to 4 units using VISCPRO® software
Reduced consumable costs
- Tube design reduces solvent usage and disposal costs by 50%
- Automated vial washing and drying reduces vial consumption and replaces manual washing
Easy change-out, versatile viscometer tubes
- Operatures replaces tubes in minutes, eliminative the need to schedule related service calls
- Single-point temperature calibration avoids tube recalibration costs and maximizes test flexibility
Status indicator bath lights
- Colored lights provide a simple remote indication of operational status
Flexible sample handling
Multiple pre-defined/user-defines test methods can be run in the same sample tray
High throughput selective zone heative preheats individual samples to any temperature from ambient to 100 °C.
General Specifications
Depth | 26 in |
Height | 28.5 in |
Temperature Range | 20 to 100 °C |
Viscometer Type | Kinematic |
Width | 14.25 in |
Power Requirements | 100 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 1200 watts; 115 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 1200 watts; 230 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 1200 watts |
Peak Power | 1200 W |
Weight | 140 lbs |
Additional Specifications
Maximum throughput:
24 tests per hour
Automated sample capacity:
28 positions (2 x 14 positions)
Viscosity Range:
0.5 mm2/s to 10,000 mm2/s in 100-fold increments (depending on viscometer tubes selected). Fast run tubes are also available.
Timing resolution:
0.01 seconds (timing accuracy to ± 0.001 seconds)
Temperature Range & Accuracy:
20 °C to 100 °C (± 0.01 °C)
Up to 150 °C, ± 0.03 °C with integrated high temperature bath option
Down to 15 °C, ± 0.03 °C with integrated TE bath cooling option
Minimum Sample/Solvent Volume Required:
8 mL sample/15 mL solvent per test
Operating Conditions:
10% to 90% relative humidit, non-condensing, installation category II; pollution degree 2
Electrical Specifications:
100 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 1200 watts; 115 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 1200 watts; 230 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 1200 watts
Compliance:
CE Mark; EMC directive (89/336/EEC); Low voltage directive (73/23/EEC); HI-POT (1900 Vdc, 60 sec.)
Additional standard features:
Internal heated waste drain lines, dual solvent input