Kinexus - specification

Kinexus is the next generation of rotational rheometer:

• a platform that redefines the way that users interact with a rheometer
• a platform that can be configured for your rheological needs
• a platform that advances rheological measurement performance limits
• a platform incorporating modular software and hardware to meet future measurement needs

Kinexus benefits

• Pioneering ‘expert system’ guidance and a unique applications-led interface
• ‘Plug and play’ operation for all system components and i ntuitive ‘one click’ user operation
• Fully flexible control of key rheometer functions and a complete approach to critical data acquisition
• Multifunctional environmental controllers
• Dynamically-optimized motor drive system with an e xclusive intelligent and adaptive bearing
• Unprecedented vertical travel capabilities with u ltra-responsive and highly sensitive normal force system
• Robust, open frame design optimizes user interactions

		Kinexus ultra		Kinexus pro
Direct strain, rate and stress control
Torque range - viscometry		0.01 μNm to 250mNm (continuous)		0.05μNm to 200mNm (continuous)
Torque range - oscillation		0.003 μNm to 250mNm (continuous)		0.05μNm to 200mNm (continuous)
Torque resolution		0.1nNm		0.1nNm
Intelligent adaptive air bearing - automatic optimization of bearing configuration
Position resolution		<10nrad		<10nrad
Angular velocity range		10nrad/s to 500rad/s		10nrad/s to 500rad/s
Step change in strain		<10ms		<10ms
Frequency range		6.28μrad/s to 942rad/s (1μHz to 150Hz)		6.28μrad/s to 942rad/s (1μHz to 150Hz)
Motor inertia		13 µN.m.s		13 µN.m.s
Normal force range		0.001N to 20N (50N optional)		0.001N to 20N (50N optional)
Normal force response time		<10ms		<10ms
Vertical lift speed		0.1 µm/s to 35mm/s		0.1 µm/s to 35mm/s
Vertical lift range (measurable)		230mm		230mm
Gap resolution (over full range)		0.1 µm		0.1 µm
Fully configurable vertical profiles		By speed and normal force		By speed and normal force
Raw instrument variables		5kHz constant streaming data		5kHz constant streaming data
Complete sample history		Data available from loading to unloading		Data available from loading to unloading
USB2 instrument interface		Plug & play		Plug & play
Quick connect geometries		Plug & play; auto-configuration		Plug & play; auto-configuration
Cartridge environmental controllers		Plug & play; auto-configuration		Plug & play; auto-configuration
Plate environmental controller		-40 to 200 ° C (0.01 ° C resolution)		-40 to 200 ° C (0.01 ° C resolution)
Interchangeable lower plates		Varying diameters & surface finishes		Varying diameters & surface finishes
Cylinder environmental controller		-30 to 200 ° C (0.01 ° C resolution)		-30 to 200 ° C (0.01 ° C resolution)
Open frame and open base design		Maximum space for accessory integration		Maximum space for accessory integration
Instrument dimensions and weight		490mm(w) x 680mm(h) x 485mm(d) x 47kg		490mm(w) x 680mm(h) x 485mm(d) x 47kg