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 Model 88C Resistivity Meter 

Instruction Manual 

 

 
 

 

Manual No. 207980, Revision F 

Instrument No. 207960 

 

 

 

 

© 2017 Fann Instrument Company, Inc 

 

Summary of Contents for 88C

Page 1: ...Model 88C Resistivity Meter Instruction Manual Manual No 207980 Revision F Instrument No 207960 2017 Fann Instrument Company Inc ...

Page 2: ...rument Company reserves the right to make improvements in design construction and appearance of our products without prior notice FANN and the FANN logo are registered trademarks of Fann Instrument Company in the United States and or other countries All other trademarks mentioned in the operating instructions are the exclusive property of the respective manufacturers Contact Fann Instrument Compan...

Page 3: ...on 12 5 2 Battery Replacement 12 5 3 Cleaning 13 6 Parts List 14 7 Warranty and Returns 15 7 1 Warranty 15 7 2 Returns 15 List of Figures Figure 3 1 Resistivity Meter Model 88C 8 Figure 4 1 Resistivity Chart for NaCl Solutions 11 List of Tables Table 3 1 Resistivity Meter Model 88C Specifications 7 Table 3 2 Range of Environmental Conditions 7 Table 6 1 Model 88 Resistivity Meter Included Parts 14...

Page 4: ... The following icons are used as necessary in this instruction manual NOTE Notes emphasize additional information that may be useful to the reader CAUTION Describes a situation or practice that requires operator awareness or action in order to avoid undesirable consequences MANDATORY ACTION Gives directions that if not observed could result in loss of data or in damage to equipment WARNING Describ...

Page 5: ...l HOT SURFACE Alerts the operator that there is a hot surface and that there is risk of getting burned if the surface is touched EXPLOSION RISK Alerts the operator that there is risk of explosion 207980 Revision F October 2017 5 ...

Page 6: ...d occur creating heat sparks a fire or an explosion Nine volt batteries can explode if they are stored in a hot location charged improperly or if the terminals contact metal creating a short circuit Some batteries contain toxic or corrosive material which can leak if the battery is damaged Store unused 9 volt batteries in their original packaging a sealed plastic container or securely cover both t...

Page 7: ...ital readout in ohm meters Built in temperature probe Low battery indicator Test Button for calibration Table 3 1 Resistivity Meter Model 88C Specifications Category Specification Meter Range 0 01 to 200 ohm meters Meter Dimensions Height x Width x Length 2 8 x 5 1 x 8 3 inches 7 1 x 13 x 21 centimeters Carrying Case Dimensions Height x Width x Length 9 x 3 5 x 7 9 inches 22 9 x 8 9 x 20 1 centime...

Page 8: ...Model 88C Instruction Manual Figure 3 1 Resistivity Meter Model 88C Sample Cell 207980 Revision F October 2017 8 ...

Page 9: ...ure explains how to measure resistivity of liquids filtrates and drilling fluids 1 Remove the Sample Cell from the Resistivity Meter and fill it with the test sample When filling the cell with filtrate fill and discharge the sample several times before the final filling Make sure there are no bubbles in the sample 2 Reattach the sample cell onto the pins on the meter 3 Insert the temperature probe...

Page 10: ...of chlorides 4 2 Semisolid Samples This procedure explains how to measure resistivity of semisolid samples such as filter cakes and mud solids 1 Prepare samples of uniform moisture content 2 Fill the slot on the outer surface of the cell completely with a semisolid sample 3 Follow steps 2 through 6 from 4 1 Fluid Samples 207980 Revision F October 2017 10 ...

Page 11: ...Model 88C Instruction Manual Figure 4 1 Resistivity Chart for NaCl Solutions 207980 Revision F October 2017 11 ...

Page 12: ...T button 4 Observe the reading The reading should stabilize at 1 800 0 040 ohm meters If the reading is not correct low batteries may be the cause Replace the batteries and repeat the calibration If the reading is still not correct then return the instrument for recalibration 5 2 Battery Replacement When the battery is low the digital display will show an arrow pointing to LOW BATT When the LOW BA...

Page 13: ... Avoid scratching the surface of the cell 1 Purge the cell with distilled water until it is clean 2 If additional cleaning is necessary use a pipe cleaner and mild soap 3 After extensive use follow these steps to thoroughly clean the cell a Soak the cell bore in cleaning solution P N 210181 for 2 to 3 hours b Scrub it with a pipe cleaner c Rinse with distilled water d Dry the cell with a clean pip...

Page 14: ... 207962 1 OVERLAY 88C RESISTIVITY METER 208571 1 JACK POWER PANEL MOUNT 208806 1 CIRCUIT BOARD ASSEMBLY AMPLIFIER 88 208807 1 BOOT SWITCH 204156 1 RED RUBBER BULB 2ML CAPACITY Table 6 2 Optional Equipment Part No Description 210441 PIPE CLEANERS 20 PKG 210179 RESISTIVITY CALIBRATION KIT 210181 CLEANING SOLUTION 4 OZ 210182 STANDARD RESISTIVITY SOLUTION 4 0Z 101710234 BATTERY ELIMINATOR 115 230V Ca...

Page 15: ... of materials used in the manufacture of its products Fann reserves the right to substitute other materials without notice Fann does not warrant in any way equipment products and material not manufactured by Fann and such will be sold only with the warranties if any that are given by the manufacturer thereof Fann will only pass through to Customer the warranty granted to it by the manufacturer of ...

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