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Dynamic Linear Swell Meter
with Compactor
#150-80 - 115V
#150-80-1 - 230V
Software Version 3.09.0
Instruction Manual
Updated 6/28/2018
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
Copyright OFITE 2015
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- Page 1 #150-80 - 115V #150-80-1 - 230V Software Version 3.09.0 Instruction Manual Updated 6/28/2018 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 Copyright OFITE 2015 ©...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Making Wafers ................22 Disassembly ................23 Drawings ..................24 Cup Assembly ................24 Head Assembly .................25 Main Assembly ................26 Wafer Die ..................27 Warranty and Return Policy ............28 OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com... -
Page 3: Intro
200°F (93.3°C). Testing above the boiling point could result in the fluid boiling out of the cup and splattering people and equipment. If this happens, immediately decrease the temperature to a safe level. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com... -
Page 4: Components
Relief Valve; 2,900 PSI (20 MPa) Optional: #150-80-009 Brass Weight #150-81-1 Swell Meter Control Assembly (115 V) #150-81-2 Swell Meter Control Assembly (230 V) OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com... -
Page 5: Installation
LVDT without a wafer inserted into the cup assembly. Micrometer (#150-80-067) Nut (#150-80-093) Head (#150-80-013) LVDT (#150-80-064) Locking Nut (#150-80-001) Cup Assembly (see above) Stirring Hot Plate (#150-83) OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com... - Page 6 If this happens, move older test data to a network or flash drive to free up additional space. Bluetooth Receiver USB Cable (To Swell Meter) OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
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Page 7: Software
For example, unchecking the “Temp” checkbox will remove all temperature lines from the graph. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com... - Page 8 After adding a test to the graph, use the checkboxes below the graph and on the legend to display the information you need to see. Remove Test: Click this button to remove a test from the graph. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
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Page 9: Zeroing The Channels
Check the box in the “Zero” column next to each cell to be tested. c. Click the “Apply” button to zero the channel. Make sure the “Corr Dist (in)” field reads 0.000. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com... -
Page 10: Calibration
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 with each level on the calibration block. 8. After measuring all five levels, click the “Save” button to finish. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com... -
Page 11: Starting A Test
7. Click the “Apply” button to start testing in the selected channels. 8. Immediately add the test fluid to the cup through the hole in the cap. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com... - Page 12 Test Active: This light shows if data is being recorded for this cell. (on/off) Hold Data: This light shows if the data from a stopped test is still being held in memory. (on/off) OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
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Page 13: Setup
Print to Printer: When a test prints, the software automatically creates an image file of the chart. If the Print to Printer open is selected, it will also print to the default printer. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com... -
Page 14: Analog Input
Pause/Plot: Select “Pause” to pause the graph and temporarily stop plotting data. Move the slider back to “Plot” to restart the graph. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com... -
Page 15: Operation
10. Disassemble the cup assembly and remove the sample from inside the transfer stand. Note the condition of the wafer (appearance and consistency). 11. Thoroughly wash and clean all components of the cup assembly. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com... -
Page 16: Sample Data
6. Depletion of the additive concentration over time 7. The mineral composition and physical characteristics (porosity, permeability) of the mineral matrix vs. the percent of expansion. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com... -
Page 17: Graph 1
500 minutes by the Potassium Acetate base fluid. While performing better than fresh water, its positive slope throughout the test showed a limited capacity as an effective shale stabilizer. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com... -
Page 18: Graph 2
Graph 2 during stabilization of the glycol and potassium acetate fluids. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com... -
Page 19: Graph 3
During the 15 to 20 minute time period ALL of the samples exhibited increased hydration as exhibited by the sudden increase in the slope of all of the curves. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com... -
Page 20: Graph 4
After approximately 3 minutes, the fresh water, glycol and the glucose bases performed equally well, but they began to diverge in a short amount of time at the 5 minute mark. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com... -
Page 21: Compactor
The cell assembly consists of the items listed below: Cell Body Piston Receiver Spacer, short, 14 mm Spacer, tall, 20 mm OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com... - Page 22 4. Place the piston so the small end rests on top of the spacer and the large expanded end is approximately 6-10 mm above the top of the cell body. The cell assembly is now ready. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
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Page 23: Making Wafers
4 through 7 above. The pressure on this second cell does not have to be the same as that of the first cell assembly. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com... -
Page 24: Disassembly
The wafer should go directly to a desiccator in order to prevent moisture absorption. Moisture will result in swelling and will give erroneous results, especially when doing comparative analysis studies. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com... -
Page 25: Drawings
Drawings Cup Assembly Brass Weight (Optional) Transfer Stand Cap for Wafer Tube Wafer Tube Bottom Plate Magnetic Stir Bar Teflon Washer OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com... -
Page 26: Head Assembly
Drawings Head Assembly OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com... -
Page 27: Main Assembly
Drawings Main Assembly Head Assembly Cup Assembly Magnetic Stirrer OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com... -
Page 28: Wafer Die
Drawings Wafer Die Specimen Removal Specimen Creation OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com... -
Page 29: Warranty And Return Policy
In the event that OFITE is requested to provide customized research and development for the buyer, OFITE shall use its best efforts but makes no guarantees to the buyer that any products will be provided. OFITE makes no other warranties or guarantees to the buyer, either express or implied,...
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