Wyatt Technology Viscostar II WV2-06 Online Differential Viscometer for Flow Rheology

The Wyatt Technology Viscostar II WV2-06 is an advanced online differential viscometer designed for continuous flow analysis in biotechnology and molecular diagnostics research. It provides highly accurate viscosity measurements critical in bioprocessing workflows and synthetic biology applications where precise fluid characterization is essential.

Key technical features include:

• Maximum flow rate: 1–3 mL/min (solvent dependent) with three selectable delay volumes (27 mL, 12 mL, 4 mL) suitable for various fluid viscosities and shear rates.
• Measurement precision: 18-bit resolution ensuring precise detection of subtle viscosity changes in biomanufacturing processes.
• Linearity: ±0.5% of full scale for reliable quantitative analysis.
• Integration time: Programmable from 0.1 sec to infinity for customizable measurement intervals.
• Pressure ratings: Maximum inlet pressure 220 kPa (31.9 psi), system pressure 690 kPa (100 psi), differential pressure 5 kPa (0.725 psi) to accommodate demanding lab applications.
• Capillary dimensions: 0.25 mm ID × 660 mm, enabling consistent shear rate of up to 5000 Hz for live-cell media and reagent viscosity studies.
• Sample cell volume: 33 μL with temperature regulation between 4ºC and 60ºC (stability <0.01ºC), critical for biomolecular fluid characterization.
• Outputs: Two analog signals for inlet and differential pressures, Ethernet digital communication for seamless integration with laboratory data systems.
• User interface: 162.5 mm 16-bit color LCD display for intuitive control and data visualization.

Additional functional features include:

• Transducer Protection System (TPS) to prevent overpressure damage during sensitive measurements.
• Optional external recirculation valve for automated solvent cycling control, enhancing bioprocessing reliability.
• Safety sensors with vapor and leak alarms tailored to organic and aqueous solvents used in clinical diagnostics and biotechnology labs.
• External alarm input for integration with remote monitoring systems in advanced laboratory setups.

Compact dimensions (168 mm × 357 mm × 595 mm) and universal power input (90–250 VAC, 50–60 Hz) make the Viscostar II well suited for diverse research environments focused on biomedical engineering, molecular diagnostics, and live-cell fluid analysis. This viscometer is recognized for its role in critical biopharmaceutical production pipelines, offering precise online viscosity profiling essential for quality control and process optimization.

Worldwide shipping is available for global research institutions requiring reliable and high-performance viscometry in biotechnology instrumentation.