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Setup
Consistometer
1. Carefully remove the instrument from the wooden crate and place it on a
stable surface.
2. Connect an air or nitrogen (100 – 150 PSI / 690 – 1,035 kPa) supply to the
air supply on the back of the instrument.
This unit uses ¼" NPT female connectors for all supply lines.
3. Connect the drain and coolant supply lines, also on the back of the unit.
4. Make sure all electrical switches are turned off and the unit is grounded.
Make the necessary electrical connections in accordance with local
codes.
5. Plug the cable into the top port on the unit cabinet and connect the other
end to the port on the back of the Control Box.
6. If you are using a computer, connect the Control Box to the computer with
the supplied cable. Newer units connect via a USB cable (#130-79-16).
Older units use an RS-232 (serial) cable (#130-79-15).
7.
To fill the oil reservoir, remove the oil reservoir cap and pour mineral oil
into the reservoir until it is full. Replace the cap. Make sure the seal is air
tight. Use the sight glass on the side of the reservoir to check the oil level.
The oil level should be about ½" from the top of the sight glass.
Data Port
Potentiometer
Calibration
Port
Thermocouple
Port
Oil Reservoir
Cap
Test Cell
Air To Cylinder
Oil Reservoir Valve
Pressure Release
