Model 640 & 640CC Instruction Manual
D01206676
Revision A February 2016
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11
Operation and Calibration
Running a Thickening Time Test
11.1
The steps listed below are for experienced users who are familiar with
consistometer operation.
1.
Close the PRESSURE RELEASE valve if supplied.
2.
Turn the POWER switch to the ON position.
3.
Turn the MOTOR and HEATER switches to the ON position if available.
A light coating of grease on the threads is important to prevent
cement from filling the threads.
4.
Program temperature (and pressure if unit is so equipped) ramp and soak on
the touch screen.
5.
Mix the slurry and fill the slurry cup.
6.
Place the slurry cup and the potentiometer mechanism (pot mech) into the
pressure vessel and engage the slurry cup to the cup table. The motor may be
turned on now or at any time using the software selector switch.
It is not necessary to pound the lid closed with a sledgehammer.
7.
Close the lid on the pressure vessel. Insert the thermocouple, but do not
tighten thermocouple fitting
8.
Turn
FILL/DRAIN
switch to
FILL
and fill the pressure vessel with oil. On a
dual consistometer, the AIT SUPPLY switch must also be ON. When oil
begins to run out the top, tighten the thermocouple.
9.
Verify the instrument is reading consistency and start the test using the touch
screen.
10.
Adjust the pressure during the test as desired. On units without automatic
pressure control, releasing pressure may be necessary to prevent an over-
pressure condition while heating.