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- HEAT: Controls power to the heating system.
- AUTO: The heater is controlled by the parameters of the test that
is currently running. If no test is running, the heater will be off.
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OFF: The heater is off.
- ON: The heater can be controlled by the software or onboard
displayed in Manual mode (see 33).
- COOLING: Controls the cooling system
- AUTO: The cooling system is controlled by the parameters of
the test that is currently running. If no test is running, the cooling
system will be off.
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OFF: The cooling system is off.
- ON: The cooling system is on.
- PUMP: Controls power to the pump
- AUTO: The pump is controlled by the parameters of the test that is
currently running. If no test is running, no pressure will be applied.
- OFF: No pressure will be applied.
- ON: The pump can be controlled by the software or onboard
display in Manual mode (see 33).
Thermocouple
The Consistometer uses two thermocouples for reading temperature. One is
inside the unit cabinet and measures the temperature of the oil bath around
the slurry cup.
The other is outside the unit cabinet. This one must be inserted into the top
of the cell cap so that it reaches down into the slurry cup and measures the
temperature of the slurry.
When the thermocouple is not in use, store it in the port on the right-hand
side of the cabinet to protect it from damage.
Pressure Release Valve
This valve releases the pressure in the test cell. To release the pressure,
slowly turn the valve counterclockwise. Always make sure the pump is turned
off and the cell temperature is below 200°F before releasing the pressure.
Always release the pressure very slowly to avoid pulling cement into
the plumbing.
