® temperature without the risks of hot oil, such as spilling, splashing or flashing. *U.S. Patent Number 8,739,609 OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
* Lower shear rates available on special order. ** At 1,000 RPM *** At .01 RPM When using the 130-81-079 spring use a maximum speed of 300 RPM. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
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To convert from units on left side to units on top, multiply by factor @ intercept. Dyne/cm lb/100ft lb/ft Dyne/cm 0.2084 0.002084 0.1957 2.084 0.02084 1.957 lb/100ft 4.788 0.4788 0.01 0.939 lb/ft 478.8 47.88 93.9 5.107 0.5107 1.065 0.01065 OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
AC power cord plugged in overnight. 3. Turn the monitor and computer on. After the computer has booted up completely, check for the ORCADA icon on the desktop. ® OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
5. Make sure the “Power” switch is in the off position. Plug the power cord into an AC power source. Serial Port Ethernet Port Nitrogen Power Drain Water In OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Model 1100 Viscometer, however other combinations are available. See page 5 for more information. Sample Cup Nut Sample Cup Valve Stem Heat Bath OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
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8. It is recommended that a Calibration procedure be run due to the possibility of mishandling during shipment. Refer to the “Calibration” section on page 16 for detailed instructions on calibrating the unit. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
The alarm light will turn green when the appropriate pressure is applied to the sample. Refer to the chart below for the minimum pressure requirements. 6. Once the pressure is set and the heater is in place, the Model 1100 is ready to run a test. Temperature Pressure Ambient - 200°F...
“Cement” - This button performs a standard cement test based on API specifications. “Mud” - This button performs a standard mud test based on API Specifications. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
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If you choose to “Override”, the time remaining in the conditioning cycle will resume at the point where the test was paused. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
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Enter a value in the “Temp” field and check the “PreHeat” box to preheat the bath prior to heating the sample. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
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The drop-down box next to the “Shear Stress” field changes the units of the Shear Stress variable. The units can be set to: Dyne/cm , lb/100ft , Pa., Dial Reading, lb/ft OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
When using the 130-81-079 spring, use 200 cP fluid with a B5 bob and 100 cP fluid with a B1 bob. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
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8. When the calibration is complete, check the r^2C value to make sure it is greater than .9990. If it is, click the “OK” button and enter a title for the calibration. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
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“Ref Viscosity” - the viscosity of the sample as calculated by the software “Ref Shear Stress” - the shear stress as calculated by the software OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Observe the signal value after 15 seconds to make sure the signal does not drift out of range. 7. Tighten the thermocouple compression fitting. Thermocouple Compression Transducer Cap Fitting Set Screw OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
4. Once you have entered all the batches, click “OK” to close the Fluid Manager and return to the Calibration screen. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Allow the sample temperature to drop below 120°F (49°C) before reducing the pressure. Make sure the pressure reads 0 before removing the sample cup. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Allow the sample temperature to drop below 120°F (49°C) before reducing the pressure. Make sure the pressure reads 0 before removing the sample cup. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
“Logo Files” - Specify a logo file (.jpg format) to display on the graph at the end of the test. “Time Format” - Choose a time format for all of the ORCADA software. ® OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
“Heat RPM” - the rotational speed during the heating period c. “Temp” - the temperature setpoint. Enter any letter in this field to indicate “Ambient”. Available Tests Records Test Detail OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
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“Stir Parameters” - These parameters only apply if the test includes a gel time. “Stir Prior to Gel” - Check this box to stir the sample before calculating gel strength. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
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Cursor” button moves the cursor to the center of the graph. Click and drag the cursor across the graph to see more detailed information. Refer to the “Test Detail” field below the graph for more information. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
To remove a data point from the chart, simply uncheck the box next to it. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
“Analyzed Data” tab shows the results of the calculations based on the Analysis Model. The “Test Setup” tab shows the parameters of the test. Raw Data OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
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“Experiment Explorer” - Click this button to choose another set of test data to review. “OK” - Click this button to return to the main screen. Raw Data Test Setup OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
6. When you are finished reviewing the calibration history, click the “OK” button to return to the main screen. Calibration History Explorer Calibration History OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
7. Click the “Import” button. The new tests will appear in the list in the upper left-hand corner of the Main Screen. Export Import OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
8. Open the panel on the right-hand side of the unit cabinet. 9. Inside the cabinet, locate one of the six holes on the rotor tube. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
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13. Reinstall each of the removed parts. Remember to hold the rotor tube in place while tightening the expansion joint. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Allen bolts into the viscometer. Remove the transducer cap and set it aside. Be very careful to keep the thermocouple straight. A bent thermocouple will cause inaccurate readings. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
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10. Slide the lower bearing and bearing retainer off the bob shaft. 11. Slide the bob shaft up out of the transducer body. Bob Shaft Bob Shaft Lower Bob Shaft Bearing Transducer Body OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
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Then turn the bob shaft back slightly and tighten the set screw on the torsion spring to secure it to the bob shaft. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
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950 and 1000. See page 19. 26. Run the TransCal software as instructed on page 46. 27. Re-calibrate the unit before performing another test. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Do not touch the new bearings with your bare hands. Oils from your skin can damage it. Main Body Rotor Cap Nut Main Bearing OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
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Do not touch the new bearings with your bare hands. Oils from your skin can damage it. Lower Bearing Main Seal Retaining Ring Seal Nut OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
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Tighten the Allen bolts on the motor to secure it in place. 13. Reassemble the head assembly as described in step 19 - 26 on page OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
4. Put the rotor tube back in place and secure it with the rotor nut. Make sure the nut is tight. 5. Reassemble the head assembly as described in step 19 - 26 on page 38. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Appendix Refer to the next page for a list of parts that correspond to the labels on this diagram. Diagram OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
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Hex Socket Head Cap Screw; 5/16-24 UNF - 1 130-81-060 R1 Rotor Assembly 142-54 O-ring for Valve Stem Port 170-17 O-ring for Valve Stem OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
“Name” field. 3. Set the following port settings: Bits per second: 38400 Data bits: 8 Parity: None Stop bits: 1 Flow control: None OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
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8. Ignore the instruction on the screen. Slowly turn the bob clockwise until it reaches the other stop. 9. Type N and press Enter. The software will show details of the calibration. Close Hyperterminal. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
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Close the TransCal software and open the ORCADA software. ® 14. Calibrate the viscometer through the ORCADA software before running ® any other tests. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
3. The FTDI CDM Driver will open to allow you to extract the driver and launch the installer. Click “Extract”. 4. A welcome window will open. Click “Next”. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
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Click the Start Menu. Open the “Control Panel”. Click the “Hardware and Sound” link. Click on the Device Manager link in the “Devices and Printers” options. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
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This is the COM Port that the driver has been assigned to. 10. Open the Options screen in the ORCADA software. Choose the COM ® port listed in Device Manager. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
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