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Model 130 Benchtop Consistometer

#120-90 - Standard

#120-90-DAS - With Computer for Data Acquisition and Control

Instruction Manual

Updated 4/24/2018

Ver. 6.0

OFI Testing Equipment, Inc.

11302 Steeplecrest Dr. · Houston, Texas · 77065 · U.S.A.

Tele: 832.320.7300 · Fax: 713.880.9886 · www.ofite.com

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Page 1: ...120 90 DAS With Computer for Data Acquisition and Control Instruction Manual Updated 4 24 2018 Ver 6 0 OFI Testing Equipment Inc 11302 Steeplecrest Dr Houston Texas 77065 U S A Tele 832 320 7300 Fax...

Page 2: ...ometer 5 Chart Recorder 6 Eurotherm 10 Potentiometer Indicator 12 Software 13 Setup 13 Calibration 16 Operation 17 Test Builder 18 Test Data 19 Operation 20 Filling the Slurry Cup 20 Loading the Test...

Page 3: ...essel and pressure is increased via an air driven hydraulic pump A PID temperature controller governs an internal heater which maintains the necessary temperature profile while a magnetic drive mechan...

Page 4: ...Eurotherm 2408i 120 001 Mineral Oil 1 Gallon Qty 3 120 104 Rupture Disk 17 500 PSI 120 208 1 Slurry Cup Thermocouple 120 519 Slurry Cup Assembly No Expansion Cap 120 502 Molded Diaphragm 120 503 Padd...

Page 5: ...149 Test Cell O ring Qty 12 120 204 Heater Gasket Qty 2 120 208 1 Slurry Cup Thermocouple Qty 2 120 257 Drain Plug O ring Qty 12 120 501 Slurry Cup Sleeve Qty 2 120 502 Molded Diaphragm Qty 25 120 50...

Page 6: ...ordance 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 B...

Page 7: ...atically record data onto the disk during the test However for this feature to work you must have the disk inserted into the drive when the unit is powered on Otherwise the data must be manually archi...

Page 8: ...it is possible to restore your configuration from the disk that is shipped with the unit 1 At the top of the screen press Save Restore and choose Restore 2 Make sure all four options are selected the...

Page 9: ...e application 3 From the File menu select Transfer and then click Files 4 Click the Browse button then choose the appropriate drive for your removable media Open the History folder and select the file...

Page 10: ...specific data point click the Go To button at the top of the screen Choose the data point you wish to view and click OK 10 Now select the Point IDs you wish to display on the chart Hold down the CTRL...

Page 11: ...the slurry and loading the slurry cup The Eurotherm 3504 can store up to eight custom programs Each program consists of multiple segments In a segment the temperature setpoint can be changed or held f...

Page 12: ...ration The amount of time it will take to increase the setpoint to the target Dwell Hold the current setpoint Duration The amount of time to hold the current setpoint Step Increase the setpoint immedi...

Page 13: ...rry increases The potentiometer indicator features a high voltage alarm When the charge reaches the specified level an alarm condition is triggered and the heater pump and motor are automatically shut...

Page 14: ...connect to the computer via a USB cable Older units use an RS 232 serial cable 5 Enter a name The name must be different from all other Consistometers connected to this PC 6 Enter a slave ID The slave...

Page 15: ...For each one it shows the type of equipment name slave ID COM port and data archive path Units with R after their name are currently running a test Right click on a unit and select Launch from the men...

Page 16: ...he test is finished Make sure that if you select Bc for consistency units that you also use Bc for these two fields Likewise if you chose V for consistency units you must use voltage for these two fie...

Page 17: ...Calibration from the Operations menu 2 Prepare the potentiometer for calibration as described on page 29 3 Place the weight hanger with no weights on the end of the string The weight hanger is 50 g 4...

Page 18: ...ts Job Type The following fields do affect your test DAQ Time mm ss determines how often test data is saved to file Alarm sets the consistency alarm Be sure to use the same consistency units set in th...

Page 19: ...Add button to add a step 4 Choose a Step Type Ramp The software will increase the setpoint up to the target over a specified time period You will be asked for a time period minutes and a target temper...

Page 20: ...st or calibration to view The graph will be displayed in the chart area 3 To print the chart click the Print Chart button You can also print a chart or export test data during a test Simply right clic...

Page 21: ...the paddle assembly all the way into the top of the cylinder Cylinder Paddle Bottom Cell Cap Locking Ring Gasket 4 Slide the slurry cup lock ring on top of the paddle assembly with the two notches fa...

Page 22: ...s out of the hole in the center of the cap If it does not remove the cap and refill the slurry cup Do not add cement through the hole in the cap 8 Screw the pivot bearing into the hole in the center o...

Page 23: ...the slurry cup drive pins engage the drive holes at the bottom of the test cell It may be necessary to start the motor briefly to confirm that the slurry cup is properly aligned inside the test cell...

Page 24: ...ap onto the cell and hand tighten Thermocouple Cell Cap Thread Gland 5 Plug the thermocouple into the port on the unit cabinet Insert the thermocouple into the hole in the top of the cell cap and tigh...

Page 25: ...17 for more information If you are not using the software push the Run button on the temperature controller 10 Turn the Timer switch on and press the F1 RST button to start timing The timer displays...

Page 26: ...Cool and Motor switches 5 Open the Pressure Release valve counter clockwise all the way Always release the pressure very slowly to avoid pulling cement into the plumbing 6 Once the cell pressure reac...

Page 27: ...ipe the inside of the cell with a rag or paper towel Oil Filter If oil is not flowing from the oil reservoir to the pump it may be necessary to replace the oil filter 1 Open the back panel of the main...

Page 28: ...sion Replace the spring 3 To install a new resistor a Remove the four small screws holding the shaft bearing retainer to the potentiometer assembly b Remove the contact arm c Carefully lift the damage...

Page 29: ...he underside of the potentiometer assembly and rotate the spring adjuster until the spring rests at a relaxed state f Ensure that the contact arm aligns with the contact strip and tighten the three se...

Page 30: ...e contacts From the groove going clockwise around the unit connect yellow then black then blue 3 Slide the weight into the groove and wrap the cord clockwise around the unit one full turn 4 Let the co...

Page 31: ...the Potentiometer Indicator 9 Record the reading and repeat steps 6 through 8 with each weight listed in the chart below The voltage values in this chart are only examples Every potentiometer is diffe...

Page 32: ...the consistometer 2 Loosen the three set screws on the bottom of the potentiometer 3 Locate the spring holder on the top of the potentiometer It may be positioned beneath the shaft bearing retainer Pu...

Page 33: ...e Disk 120 509 Diaphragm Support 120 515 Locking Ring 120 517 Diaphragm Retaining Ring 120 508 Paddle Pin 120 503 Sleeve 120 501 Base 120 516 Drive Pin 120 512 Pivot Bearing 120 504 Drive Bar 120 510...

Page 34: ...148 Heater Coil 120 206 Cooling Jacket O ring Qty 2 503 258V90 Table Drive 120 90 044 Cell Body Legs Qty 3 120 55 034 Spacer Qty 2 120 206B Hex Hex 10 32 125 Qty 2 120 206D Washer Qty 2 120 206C Mag D...

Page 35: ...any losses or damages that occur as a result of Improper installation or maintenance of the products Misuse Neglect Adjustment by non authorized sources Improper environment Excessive or inadequate he...

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