CANNON Instrument Company - CAV® 4.2

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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
Height28.5 in
Temperature Range20 to 100 °C
Viscometer TypeKinematic
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 Power1200 W
Weight140 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

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