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Software Start
1.
Double-click the “ORCADA
®
” icon on the desktop.
2. If this is a fresh install, you will be asked to select a hardware
configuration. Select the appropriate device and click “OK”. You will now
see the Main Screen.
3.
The Windows XP firewall may try to block the ORCADA
®
software from
communicating with the viscometer. If the firewall shows the following
alert, select “Unblock”.
Windows XP Firewall Alert
Main Screen
Communication
Indicator
Status
Log Indicator
Available Tests
Key
Manual Mode
Controls
Analysis Data
Process Variables
“Start Test” -
This button starts a test in Auto Mode. Once a test is started,
this button becomes the “Abort Test” button. Click here to stop the test.
“Cement” -
This button performs a standard cement test based on API
specifications for analysis model RP 10B.
“Mud” -
This button performs a standard mud test based on API
Specifications for analysis model RP 13D.