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 intuitive ‘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 exclusive intelligent and adaptive bearing
• Unprecedented vertical travel capabilities with ultra-responsive and highly sensitive normal force system
• Robust, open frame design optimizes user interactions

Kinexus pro

Direct strain, rate and stress control

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Torque range - viscometry

0.05μNm to 200mNm (continuous)

Torque range - oscillation

0.05μNm to 200mNm (continuous)

Torque resolution

0.1nNm

Position resolution

<10nrad

Angular velocity range

10nrad/s to 500rad/s

Step change in strain

<10ms

Frequency range

6.28μrad/s to 942rad/s (1μHz to 150Hz)

Motor inertia

13 µN.m.s

Normal force range

0.001N to 20N (50N optional)

Normal force response time

<10ms

Vertical lift speed

0.1 µm/s to 35mm/s

Vertical lift range (measurable)

230mm

Gap resolution (over full range)

0.1 µm

Fully configurable vertical profiles

By speed and normal force

Raw instrument variables

5kHz constant streaming data

Complete sample history

Data available from loading to unloading

USB2 instrument interface

Plug & play

Quick connect geometries

Plug & play; auto-configuration

Cartridge environmental controllers

Plug & play; auto-configuration

Plate environmental controller

-40 to 200 ° C (0.01 ° C resolution)

Interchangeable lower plates

Varying diameters & surface finishes

Cylinder environmental controller

-30 to 200 ° C (0.01 ° C resolution)

Open frame and open base design

Maximum space for accessory integration

Instrument dimensions and weight

490mm(w) x 680mm(h) x 485mm(d) x 47kg