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All MudChecker units already include calibration data for Diesel as base fluid.
If other base fluids are used in your drilling fluids, the device must be calibrat
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ed using the base fluid. The Base Fluid Calibration utility can be accessed
from the main program screen using the button on the top right-hand corner.
1. Make sure the device probe and probe cover (shield) are clean. If neces
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sary clean with Iso-Propyl Alcohol.
2. Connect the MudChecker device to the host computer.
3. Start the MudChecker software. Then click the “Base Fluid Calibration”
button to display the Base Fluid Calibration screen
4. Insert the MudChecker probe into the base fluid. Make sure the probe is
properly inserted into the fluid such that the 4 horizontal slots in the probe
shield are fully submerged
5. Input the name of the Base Fluid and the density (g/cc or SG).
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Click the Run button and wait for the measurement to be completed
7. Acknowledge the confirmation dialog box. Once acknowledged, the base
fluid calibration data is saved to the local database on the host PC and is
now available for selection in the “New Measurement” window. The win
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dow will automatically close once “OK” is clicked.
Calibration
