Wingather™ Application Software For use with the Programmable DV-II+ and DV-II+ Digital Viscometers Features/Benefits Windows 95/98 compliant 32-bit application DVLoader software for use with the Programmable DV-II+ now built right in Automates data collection Eliminates operator error when recording data Provides instantaneous viscosity flow curves (rheograms) on easy-to-read graphs Creates a permanent record of each test Test data may be collected "in the background" while previous data may be viewed, printed, plotted, and analyzed Data set size limited only by available disk space Comparison data sets can be manually entered Data saved in Paradox™ database format or exported to MS-Excel™ format Up to 5 data sets may be plotted simultaneously Plot data available: % Torque, RPM, Viscosity, Shear Rate, Shear Stress, Temperature, Time Yield Stress Calculations (Bingham Plastic, Casson, Chocolate Casson), Power Law Consistency Index Calculations, Paste Analysis Graphical and numerical display of measurement range for a selected spindle On-line help system Data Collection Modes Timed Stop - Data points are continuously taken at the operator defined time interval Timed Torque - Data points are continuously taken at operator defined time interval until the operator defined % torque value is reached Spring Relax - Data points are continuously taken at operator defined time interval as the spindle unwinds in a sample Vari-Speed - A data point is taken when the operator changes viscometer speed Manual - A data point is taken upon a user button click Collect All Data - All incoming data from the viscometer is collected (primarily for use with the Programmable DV-II+) Computer Requirements Pentium PC MS-Windows™95 or 98 8 MB RAM (more recommended) VGA graphics or better RS-232 port for viscometer Parallel port for printer Product is supplied with 3-1.2" diskette and interface cable for viscometer to PC connection.