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OfiTE 130 Instruction Manual

Benchtop consistometer. standard/with computer for data acquisition and control
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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
Copyright OFITE 2015
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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: 713.880.9886 · www.ofite.com Copyright OFITE 2015 ©...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Loading the Test Cell ..............22 Completing the Test ..............25 Maintenance ..................26 Potentiometer ................27 Appendix ..................29 Potentiometer Calibration ............29 Potentiometer Adjustment ............31 Diagrams ...................32 Warranty and Return Policy ............34 OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...

  • Page 3: Intro

    Air/Nitrogen Supply (100 - 150 PSI / 690 - 1,035 kPa) Water Supply for Cooling (40 PSI / 276 kPa) Water Drain 220 Volt, 50/60 Hz, 25 Amp electrical power supply OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...

  • Page 4: Specifications

    Contact Spring #120-606 Potentiometer Contact Arm #120-607 Contact Strip #120-608 Grounding Cable Retaining Screw #120-609 Grounding Contact Spring #120-75-10 Slotted Weight Set #120-75-9 Weight Hanger OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
  • Page 5 #120-602 Calibration Spring, Qty: 6 #120-604 Potentiometer Resistor, Qty: 6 #120-606 Potentiometer Contact Arm, Qty: 6 #120-607 Contact Strip, Qty: 6 #120-628 Potentiometer Assembly OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...

  • Page 6: Setup

    The oil level should be about ½" from the top of the sight glass. Data Port Potentiometer Oil Reservoir Calibration Port Test Cell Thermocouple Port Air To Cylinder Pressure Release Oil Reservoir Valve OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...

  • Page 7: Chart Recorder

    1. Press the “Root Menu” button. Root Menu Button 2. Press “Operator” from the root menu. 3. At the top of the screen, choose “Archive” and then choose “Disk”. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
  • Page 8 5. Choose the file titled “Config” and press “Open”. 6. When the progress bar at the top of the screen stops, the restore process is complete. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
  • Page 9 7. Click “Add Point”. 8. From the “Instrument” drop-down menu, choose the name you selected in step 5. 9. Choose “Group 1” from the “Log Group” menu. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
  • Page 10 12. To jump directly to a 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”. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...

  • Page 11: Eurotherm

    3. Press the “Scroll” button to move to the Channel parameter. 4. Use the up and down arrows to select Channel 1. Programming Channel 2 is not supported on the Benchtop Consistometer. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
  • Page 12 In the temperature channel, the word “MAN” will appear at the top of the display to indicate manual mode. This word will disappear in auto mode. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...

  • Page 13: Potentiometer Indicator

    4. Push the up or down arrow keys to change the setting. 5. After choosing the appropriate setting, press the “Page” key three times to return to the original display. Enter Key Page Key OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...

  • Page 14: Software

    8. Chose a folder to save the test data. It is recommended that each Consistometer have its own data archive folder. 9. Choose a logo file (.jpg) to display on the printed chart. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
  • Page 15 16. Choose a “Chart Logo File”. This is the logo that will print on the report at the end of a test. This file must be in .jpg format. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
  • Page 16 21. Select “Set Alarm” from the “Utilities” menu. 22. Enter a value in Bc. If the sample reaches this consistency, the unit will enter alarm condition. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...

  • Page 17: Calibration

    The software will graph the calibration points as you enter them. At any time you can click the “Back” button to re-enter a calibration point. 6. Click “Save” to save the calibration data. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...

  • Page 18: Operation

    Be sure to stop it manually. Refer to page 25 for instructions on stopping a test manually. 5. When the test is complete, click “Stop”. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...

  • Page 19: Test Builder

    6. Click “OK” to save the test. The new test will now be available in the “Start Test” dialog box. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...

  • Page 20: Test Data

    “Export” - This will export the current test data to a file in the archive folder. Refer to item 1 above for information about where to find this file. Context Menu OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...

  • Page 21: Operation

    7. Place the gasket around the threads of the bottom cap. Apply high- temperature grease to the gasket and cap surface. Screw the cap onto the cup and tighten with the slurry cup tool. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
  • Page 22 9. Wipe the entire slurry cup clean to ensure that no cement remains on the outside. Pivot Bearing Slurry Cup Tool Slurry Cup Slurry Cup Stand OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...

  • Page 23: Loading The Test Cell

    (provided). Use the lift bail to easily lower the slurry cup and potentiometer into the test cell. Lift Bail Drive Holes Test Cell Potentiometer Contacts OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
  • Page 24 This will ensure that no air remains within the test cell. Thermocouple Cell Cap Thread Gland OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
  • Page 25 OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...

  • Page 26: Completing The Test

    11. Return the cell cap to the test cell to prevent dust and other material from entering the cell. Close all valves and turn off all switches. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...

  • Page 27: Maintenance

    An arrow printed on the side of the fixture shows the direction of the oil flow. Oil Filter Fixture Fixture Filter OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...

  • Page 28: Potentiometer

    Carefully lift the calibration spring from the potentiometer assembly. c. Install the new spring. When properly installed, it should tighten when the center shaft is rotated counter-clockwise. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
  • Page 29 Rotate the center shaft to ensure that the spring does not bind or rub the potentiometer housing. h. Replace the shaft-bearing retainer and calibrate the potentiometer. Shaft-Bearing Contact Arm Retainer Resistor Calibration Spring Set Screws OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...

  • Page 30: Appendix

    7. Firmly tap the surface of the calibration stand with a pen or the blunt end of a screwdriver to settle the weights and stabilize the potentiometer. Weight in Groove Calibration Stand OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
  • Page 31 The calibration process will help you interpret the potentiometer readings provided by the Consistometer. Mass (grams) Approximate Voltage 10.75 OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...

  • Page 32: Potentiometer Adjustment

    5. The contact arm may drift while tightening the set screws. Recheck the position of the contact arm before using the potentiometer. Negative Reading Positive Reading Zero Point Zero Point Shaft Bearing Retainer Spring Holder OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...

  • Page 33: Diagrams

    Diaphragm Retaining Ring (#120-508) Paddle Pin (#120-503) Paddle (#120-506) Sleeve (#120-501) Gasket (#120-513) Base (#120-516) Pivot Bearing Gasket (#120-505) Drive Pin (#120-512) Pivot Bearing (#120-504) OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
  • Page 34 Spacer, Qty: 2 (#120-206B) O-ring Washer, Qty: 2 (#120-257) (#120-206C) Hex Hex, 10-32 Legs, Qty: 3 × .125, Qty: 2 (#120-55-034) (#120-206D) Drain Plug OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...

  • Page 35: 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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