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Atago 6800 Digital Viscometer VISCO™ with a Stainless Body, 0.5 to 250rpm Speed Range, Number of Speeds: 20
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- Compact and easily carried with one hand.
- Battery operated—measurements can be taken anywhere.
- The fully digital display allows for anyone to easily read results.
- Capable to measure with only a small amount of sample.
- Easy set-up and simple, one-button operation.
- Capable of taking measurements with containers other than the included beakers, such as disposable paper cups.
- Ultra Low Adapter will allow measuring low viscosity samples (1~2,000mPa・s).
Specifications
Model | VISCO |
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Cat.No. | 6800 |
Measurement item | Viscosity・Temperature・Torque% |
Measurement Readings | Viscosity・Temperature・Torque%・Speed・Spindle and beaker combination |
Measurement Range | Viscosity: A1 50 to 200,000mPa・s / 50 to 200,000cP A2 100 to 600,000mPa・s / 100 to 600,000cP A3 500 to 2,000,000mPa・s / 500 to 2,000,000cP Torque: 0.0 to 100.0% (recommended torque: 10.0 to 100.0%) |
Speed | 0.5 to 250rpm Number of Speeds: 20 |
Resolution | Viscosity: lower than 10,000mPa・s 0.1mPa・s 10,000mPa・s or higher 1mPa・s Torque: 0.1% Temperature: 0.1℃ |
Measurement Accuracy | Viscosity: ±1% of Maximum Viscosity (Refer to the "Maximum Measurement Values Guideline Chart," from p.34) Temperature: ±0.2℃ |
Ambient Temperature | 10 to 40℃ |
Power Supply | LR6 / AA alkaline batteries (x4) AC adapter input: AC100 to 240V. 50/60Hz, 0.3A output: 9V, 0.5A. |
Computer Communication | Output: USB - PC |
Dimensions & Weight | Main unit: 120(W)x120(D)x200.6(H)mm 1.2kg (excluding batteries, spindles, and temperature sensor) Stand+screw: 0.5kg Small volume beaker attachment: 0.1kg |
Language | Japanese / English |
Options Accessories
- Temperature Sensor : RE-75540 (only required if you require more units as 1 is supplied)
- Spindle A1 : RE-77104 (only required if you require more units as 1 is supplied)
- Spindle A2 : RE-77105 (only required if you require more units as 1 is supplied)
- Spindle A3 : RE-77106 (only required if you require more units as 1 is supplied)
- Cup Adaptor : RE-78141
- 90ml Paper Cups (Pack of 100) : RE-79102
- 90ml Plastic Cups (Pack of 100) : RE-79103
- Viscometer Calibration Standard Solution JS200 : RE-89016
- Viscometer Calibration Standard Solution JS500 : RE-89017
- Viscometer Calibration Standard Solution JS2000 : RE-89019
Includes the following:

![]() | VISCO was awarded Bronze "IBO 2016 Industrial Design Awards" for "Portable Analytical Instrument Design" by Bioinformatics, Strategic Directions International. VISCO was awarded for excellence in its functionality and industrial design. |
Contents
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Easy Operation
The assembly takes 30 seconds. It frees you from the hassle of preparation, cleaning up, and removes hesitation for measurements. Only one button to deal with. From setting up to measurements, you can do it with one hand. The state of the actual assembly is here.
Small Sample Volume
The amount of sample required for measurement is only 15 mL or 100 mL. The time to wash the beaker is greatly reduced, too.
Disposable Containers
VISCO™ can measure using paper cups or plastic cups. It's disposable and does not require you to wash the beakers. It is safe even in the areas where glassware is restricted.
Lab to the Production Site
ATAGO's viscosity meter VISCO™ is very lightweight and compact with a height of 20 cm and a weight of 895 g. Easy to carry from the lab to the production site.
Battery Powered
VISCO™ is powered by AC power supplies or batteries. The battery life is about seven hours. Easy measurements, any place and in any situation.
Incredible Cost Performance
The price of VISCO™ is less than half the price of a B-type viscometer. ATAGO provides high-value, high-quality products at the right price for customers to experience it first-hand and use it a lot.
Good with Low Viscosity
Low viscosity samples can be measured with VISCO™. ATAGO’s VISCO™ has an adapter for low viscosity samples.
Selection Guide
The temperature controller is a lightweight, compact, and constant temperature device that does not require water circulation.
Because the viscosity is greatly affected by the temperature of the sample, it is very important to control the temperature of the sample when measuring viscosity. In general, a constant temperature water bath takes time to adjust the temperature because it circulates water. In addition, it requires a large space. It also requires preparation and maintenance such as preparing water and drying water properly after use. The VISCO Temp Controller is a lightweight and compact constant temperature device that has been developed to save the time and effort brought about by a conventional constant temperature water bath.
No water required
Since the peltier is used to control the temperature, the sample can be constantly warmed without the use of water. The heavy labor is no longer necessary, no longer a need to worry about algae and mold.
Reduced Time Spent
Because the container where the sample is placed is made of aluminum, the heat from the peltier is transferred to the sample much more efficiently requiring a shorter time.
Lightweight and Compact
The total weight is about 4 kg and the temperature control unit only is merely 2.7 kg. Less than half the weight of a typical constant temperature water bath. The size is just about the size of VISCO fitting perfectly, without worrying about the workspace.
Simple Operation
It is operated by two buttons. Despite the common notion that “apparatus and devices used for experiments are considered difficult without being a researcher or expert,” it is an easy to use product that anyone can use.
Uncompromised Design
A novel and stylish design that reverses the image of such conventional viscosity measurement, It can offer not only usability but also an environment where users can comfortably measure viscosity.
Environmentally friendly
Stress-free from loud noise or vibration and environmentally friendly because it does not use refrigerants such as fluorocarbons.
What is a Viscometer?
There are different types viscometers that uses various measurement methods. For example, in the Japanese Industrial Standard JIS Z 8803, viscometers are classified as follow:
• Capillary viscometers • Falling ball viscometers
• Rotational viscometers • Vibrational viscometers
There are also other measurement methods such as viscosity cups and Line Spread Tests (LST).
ATAGO's viscosity meter VISCO™ is measured on a principle called rotational viscosity.
Principle of Rotational Viscometer
The rotational viscometer is one of the most common viscometers used. The structure is simple, easy to use, and the measurement range is wide and can be measured with high accuracy. When a cylindrical spindle is placed in the sample and rotated at a constant speed, the viscosity is determined by measuring the torque (shear stress) acting on the cylindrical surface. There are different types of spindles: coaxial double cylinder, single cylindrical, and cone, and plate. The cone plate type can determine the flow characteristics of non-Newtonian fluids by changing the rotational speed.
Calibration compares the true value and the value measured from the instrument. Calibration is an important task to ensure the reliability of the measurement results. Calibration is recommended when the measurement environment has changed drastically or when the measurement results are out of the norm. If you are considering routine calibration, we recommend that you decide the frequency based on the circumstance in which the instrument is used and past measurement results. ATAGO's viscometer VISCO™ provides the following standard solutions:
The standard solutions are available in various viscosity. It is recommended to calibrate with a standard solution that is close to the viscosity of samples being measured.
●VISCO standard solution●
Part number | Part name | Contents |
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RE-89030 | Viscosity Standard Liquid 2 | 100mL |
RE-89031 | Viscosity Standard Liquid 5 | 100mL |
RE-89036 | Viscosity Standard Liquid 200 | 100mL |
RE-89037 | Viscosity Standard Liquid 500 | 100mL |
RE-89038 | Viscosity Standard Liquid 1000 | 100mL |
RE-89039 | Viscosity Standard Liquid 2000 | 100mL |
●Standard Solution with JCSS●
If you would like a standard solution with JCSS calibration certificate, please click here.
Part number | Part name | Contents |
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RE-89010 | Viscosity Standard Liquid JS2.5 | 500mL |
RE-89011 | Viscosity Standard Liquid JS5 | 500mL |
RE-89012 | Viscosity Standard Liquid JS10 | 500mL |
RE-89013 | Viscosity Standard Liquid JS20 | 500mL |
RE-89014 | Viscosity Standard Liquid JS50 | 500mL |
RE-89015 | Viscosity Standard Liquid JS100 | 500mL |
RE-89016 | Viscosity Standard Liquid JS200 | 500mL |
RE-89017 | Viscosity Standard Liquid JS500 | 500mL |
RE-89018 | Viscosity Standard Liquid JS1000 | 500mL |
RE-89019 | Viscosity Standard Liquid JS2000 | 500mL |
RE-89020 | Viscosity Standard Liquid JS14000 | 500mL |
RE-89021 | Viscosity Standard Liquid JS52000 | 500mL |
RE-89022 | Viscosity Standard Liquid JS160000 | 500mL |
Container●
Part number | Part name |
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RE-79100 | 15mL Beaker |
RE-79101 | 100mL Beaker |
RE-78141 | Cup Adapter (50pcs of paper cups and 50pcs of plastic cups are included) |
RE-79102 | Paper Cup (90mL, 100pcs) |
RE-79103 | Plastic Cup (90mL, 100pcs) |
●Ultra Low Adapter●
Part number | Part name |
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RE-77120 | Ultra Low Adapter (ULA) |
RE-77107 | UL spindle (with hook and hook holder) |
RE-77121 | Sample cylinder (with cap and o-ring) |
RE-77117 | UL spindle 3pcs (with hook and hook holder) |
●Temperature sensor●
Part number | Part name |
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RE-75540 | Temperature sensor |
●Spindle●
Part number | Part name |
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RE-77104 | A1 Spindle |
RE-77105 | A2 Spindle |
RE-77106 | A3 Spindle |
●Set of spindles●
Part number | Part name |
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RE-77114 | A1 Spindle 5pcs |
RE-77115 | A2 Spindle 5pcs |
RE-77116 | A3 Spindle 5pcs |
RE-77100 | Set of spindles (A1,A2,A3) |
※Having multiple spindles can eliminate washing after each used for improved efficiency.