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Micromeritics GEOPYC 1365 Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 ® 1365 NVELOPE ENSITY NALYZER PERATOR ANUAL 136-42800-01 Dec 2016 (Rev -)
  • Page 2 RADEMARKS Dry Flo is a trademark of Micromeritics Instrument Corporation. GeoPyc is a registered trademark of Micromeritics Instrument Corporation. Micromeritics is a registered trademark of Micromeritics Instrument Corporation. Teflon is a registered trademark of E. I. DuPont de Nemours Company.
  • Page 3 MICROMERITICS shall not be liable for consequential or other type damages resulting from the use of any of its products other than the liability stated above. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for use.

  • Page 4: Contact Us

    --------------- Quotes, Orders, and Customer Satisfaction Customer Service Phone: 1-770-662-3636 Orders@Micromeritics.com --------------- U.S. Instrument Service Department U.S. Service Department Phone: 1-770-662-3666 Service.Helpdesk@Micromeritics.com --------------- Micromeritics Scientific Services Customer Support Portal http://techsupport.micromeritics.com/portal GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    CAUTION - Cautions contain information to help prevent actions that may damage the analyzer or components. WARNING - Warnings contain information to help prevent actions that may cause per- sonal injury. 1365 L INKS Calculations Error Messages Parts and Accessories GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    3 - 3 Reports 3 - 5 Blank Report 3 - 5 Volume Calibration Report 3 - 7 Envelope Density Report 3 - 8 Force Calibration Report 3 - 10 GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...
  • Page 8 7 - 1 Amount of Dry Flo to Use 7 - 2 Weigh Dry Flo 7 - 4 Dry Flo Bed 7 - 5 A Conversion Factor A - 1 GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...
  • Page 9 D - 1 E Zero Depth of a Sample Chamber E - 1 The Percent Sample Volume E - 1 Piston Coupling Extenders E - 2 Index Index - 1 GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...

  • Page 11: About The 1365 Geopyc

    USB port on the back for devices with cords. The USB ports can be used to connect a printer or keyboard, export and import data, and update software. GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual 1 - 1 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...
  • Page 12 A mass balance can be connected to the analyzer through the 9 pin RS232 RS232 port. A suitable balance and cable are available through Micromeritics. Data is transmitted through the USB port. The USB ports on the front and back of the analyzer can be used USB ports...

  • Page 13: Safety Precautions

    Remote browser sessions can be used to perform the same functions as the touch screen on the analyzer with the exception of sending sample mass from an analytical balance to the analyzer. GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual 1 - 3 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...

  • Page 14: Analyzer Status

    Press the Standby button to continue. Analyzer is ready to be used. Blue Analysis is in progress or plunger is moving to home position. Green An error has occurred. GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual 1 - 4 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...

  • Page 15: Specifications For The 1365 Geopyc

    19.1 mm 28 mm 25.4 mm 38 mm 38.1 mm 50 mm 50.8 mm 60 mm Reproducibility Typically ±1.1% When sample volume is at least 25% of sample chamber volume: GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual 1 - 5 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...
  • Page 16 0.3 to 25 cm with full range of sample chambers Volume In keeping with a policy of ongoing product improvement, specifications are subject to change without notice. GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual 1 - 6 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...

  • Page 17: Geopyc

    After a zero depth measurement, the zero depth is stored for the selected chamber. Only fields and buttons applicable to the selected SOP display. GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual 2 - 1 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...
  • Page 18 SOP is different from the previous analysis, a Chamber Changed message displays. The Start button changes to Cancel Pause when the analysis starts. GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual 2 - 2 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...
  • Page 19 Cycle failed to complete or analysis was canceled during a step. Cycle #. Cycle number for the analysis. Elapsed Time. Amount of time elapsed since the analysis started. Position. Current plunger position. GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual 2 - 3 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...

  • Page 20: Volume Calibration

    Any Dry Flo clinging to the chamber’s edge can be brushed back into the chamber. d. Set the plunger aside, seal end facing up. e. Slide the calibration object(s) gently down the side of the chamber. GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual 2 - 4 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...
  • Page 21 The new conversion factor may now be used during sample runs that analyze objects similar to this calibration. GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual 2 - 5 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...

  • Page 22: Blank Data

    4. The analyzer partially withdraws the plunger. Unscrew the plunger from the right mandrel and push the plunger part way into the chamber. Unscrew the sample chamber from the mandrel. GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual 2 - 6 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...

  • Page 23: How Stored Blank Data Are Used

    XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual 2 - 7 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...
  • Page 24 Wt 1 × 1 g Wt 2 × 2 g Wt 3 × 3 g Wt 4 × 4 g Wt 5 × 5 g XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual 2 - 8 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...

  • Page 25: Sample Run

    Gently tap the plunger on the open chamber so any adhering Dry Flo falls back into the chamber. Brush any Dry Flo clinging to the flared edge back into the chamber. GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual 2 - 9 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...
  • Page 26 10. An audible signal indicates the appropriate number of consolidation cycles is finished. The plunger partially withdraws from the chamber. Remove the chamber/ plunger, then recover the sample. Analysis data are displayed on the screen. GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual 2 - 10 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...

  • Page 27: Verify Operation

    Unless precise weights are obtained, the stored blank test procedure can give misleading res- ults. GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual 2 - 11 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...

  • Page 28: Analytical Balance

    2. Tap the Mass field. Enter the mass using either the virtual keyboard or an attached keyboard. To send mass from an attached analytical balance: If using a Micromeritics supplied analytical balance, the balance must be attached to the analyzer using the provided serial cable. Attach one end of the serial cable to the RS232 port on the back of the analyzer and the other end to the balance.

  • Page 29: Records

    Select and upload a single record as an XML file or multiple records in a ZIP file. After uploading, a popup window displays the number of records added and the number of records rejected. GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual 3 - 1 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...
  • Page 30 3 Records Records Fields and Buttons Table (continued) Description Field or Button Runs the selected record. Modifies the selected record. Tap Update to save the changes. GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual 3 - 2 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...

  • Page 31: Print Or Export Records

    3. Select one or more records to export. 4. Tap the download icon. A green success message displays upon successful download: Successfully saved to <USB-location>.zip. Please remove USB. GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual 3 - 3 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...
  • Page 32 Select one or more reports to be printed. Tap the printer icon. A single report will be generated for all selected reports. RINT FROM AN OPEN RECORD Tap the printer icon. GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual 3 - 4 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...

  • Page 33: Reports

    Conversion factor used in the analysis. Conversion Factor Cycle number of the analysis. Cycle # Displacement value for the cycle. Displacement Analyzer used in the analysis Instrument Person running the analysis. Operator GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual 3 - 5 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...
  • Page 34 Date and time the report was requested. Report Time Date and time the analysis was started. Started Person requesting the analysis. Submitter Software version. Version Zero depth of the analysis. Zero Depth GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual 3 - 6 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...

  • Page 35: Volume Calibration Report

    The number of steps the motor moved to achieve the consolidation Sample counts force specified for the sample run. The difference between the blank and sample counts, converted by Volume the analyzer to volume. GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual 3 - 7 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...

  • Page 36: Envelope Density Report

    This report lists the counts steps moved by the displacement device during each cycle of a sample run. The report also displays average envelope volume and its standard deviation, and average envelope density and its standard deviation. GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual 3 - 8 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...
  • Page 37 If absolute density data was entered, percent porosity and specific pore volume are reported. If a zero depth set number was entered, the percent sample volume is reported. GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual 3 - 9 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...

  • Page 38: Force Calibration Report

    Dry Flo, inaccurate weighing, or other methodology problems. If the number of counts deviation is large, or if the standard deviation is greater than 1.0, contact your Micromeritics service representative to investigate possible causes. GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual 3 - 10 136-42800-01 (Rev -) —...
  • Page 39 Newtons, after removing a zero offset). Calculated using the points and slope data. A standard deviation Standard deviation should be less than 1.0. GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual 3 - 11 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...

  • Page 40: Instrument Log Report

    3 Records NSTRUMENT EPORT Displays recent analyses and calibrations. GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual 3 - 12 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...

  • Page 41: Zero Depth Listing Report

    This percentage is shown in the Envelope Density Report. Description Cycle The entered diameter of the chamber in millimeters. Chamber diameter The zero depth of the sample chamber. Zero depth GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual 3 - 13 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...

  • Page 43: Sop (Standard Operating Procedures)

    Deletes the selected file from the list. Tap the box to the left of the record to enable it, then tap the Delete icon to delete the record. Tap to open and modify the selected record. Copies the selected record. GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual 4 - 1 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...

  • Page 44: Add A New Procedure

    3. Complete the form using the following table as a guide. 4. Tap Update to save the SOP.The SOP will display on the Standard Operating Procedures window. GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual 4 - 2 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...
  • Page 45 Enter. Tap to manually enter the new conversion factor. Default. Tap to use the default zero depth. Entered zero depth [button] Enter. Tap to manually enter the new zero depth. GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual 4 - 3 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...
  • Page 46 Select to run an analysis with no sample. Run blank [check box] Enter the sample. Sample mass [scroll selection] Person requesting the analysis. Submitter [text box] Saves the entered information and closes the window. Update [button] GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual 4 - 4 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...

  • Page 47: Consolidation Cycles

    (the default number) and five subsequent cycles be performed on each sample, for a total of seven cycles. GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual 4 - 5 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...

  • Page 48: Consolidation Force

    Increase the force when performing an analysis with a sample plus Dry Flo bed longer than the diameter of the chamber. If the Dry Flo remains compacted into cakes or clumps after analysis, decrease the force. GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual 4 - 6 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...

  • Page 49: Instrument

    Move the plunger out. This button is disabled when the plunger is at the minimum limit switch. Move the plunger in. This button is disabled when the plunger is at the maximum limit switch. GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual 5 - 1 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...
  • Page 50 Set the speed of the plunger. Changes to this field occur immediately even if Target Speed the plunger is in motion. GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual 5 - 2 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...

  • Page 51: Chamber And Plunger

    Dry Flo. Try to distribute multi-piece samples evenly throughout the chamber. For best results, use sample pieces larger than 1 to 2 mm in length or diameter. GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual 5 - 3 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...

  • Page 52: Remove Chamber And Plunger

    The seal end of each plunger fits snugly into the corresponding chamber. The plunger slides slowly but smoothly inside the chamber. After loading the chamber, slide the seal end of the plunger about a third of the way into the chamber. GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual 5 - 4 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...

  • Page 53: Mount The Chamber And Plunger

    Continue turning/screwing until the plunger is firmly secured. Hold the plunger to stabilize it while turning the coupling. It is important that the chamber/plunger is secured firmly to each mandrel. GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual 5 - 5 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...

  • Page 54: Chamber Diameter

    IAMETER One analysis chamber (and corresponding plunger) is provided with the analyzer. Several sizes are available to accommodate a variety of sample types and quantities. See GeoPyc 1365 Links on page iii for a link to parts and accessories. For best results, select the chamber where the sample will cause the greatest volumetric change in the medium bed.

  • Page 55: Maintenance

    6 Maintenance AINTENANCE These settings affect the operation of the analyzer. Make changes only under the dir- ection of a Micromeritics service representative. Shows information about the analyzer, allows unit selection, and allows editing of the chamber parameters. Maintenance Fields and Buttons Table...
  • Page 56 Select if the force should be measured as a newton measurement or Force Unit [button] as counts. IP address of the analyzer. IP address Location of the analyzer. Location [text box] GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual 6 - 2 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...

  • Page 57: Clean The Analyzer

    (IPA), a mild detergent, or a 3% hydrogen peroxide solution. Do not use any type of abrasive cleaner. Do not allow liquid to penetrate the casing of the analyzer. Doing so could result in damage to the unit. GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual 6 - 3 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...

  • Page 58: Plunger Assembly Maintenance

    Wipe or brush the piston free of adhering particles. Use a round-bottom object, such as the handle of the brush supplied with the analyzer, press down on the quad ring, and move the object around the piston circumference, forcing the piston rim outward. GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual 6 - 4 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...

  • Page 59: Replace Plunger Piston

    Holding the plunger still, rotate the chamber around the plunger in a direction that would tend to unscrew the piston. If the motion of the chamber begins to unscrew the plunger assembly, it needs to be tightened further. GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual 6 - 5 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...

  • Page 60: Power Analyzer On And Off

    In that case. Allow the analyzer to reach room temperature before powering ON. There is no hard power switch for the GeoPyc 1365. When the analyzer is plugged in, power is applied to the analyzer.

  • Page 61: Refresh The Browser

    1. With the browser open, press Ctrl+W on the attached keyboard. 2. Remove the keyboard before the browser refresh process completes. When the browser com- pletes the refresh process, the virtual keyboard can be used. GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual 6 - 7 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...

  • Page 62: Troubleshooting

    6 Maintenance ROUBLESHOOTING Analyzer Status on page 1 - 4 GeoPyc 1365 Links on page iii GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual 6 - 8 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...

  • Page 63: Dry Flo

    Because the accuracy of the GeoPyc’s cal- culations relies on precise measurements of the distance traveled by the plunger, debris trapped between the chamber/plunger and the analyzer can affect results. GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual 7 - 1 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...

  • Page 64: Amount Of Dry Flo To Use

    If adding sufficient Dry Flo causes the sample plus medium bed to exceed the maximum length specified in the Chamber Parameters Table on the facing page use a smaller amount of sample . GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual 7 - 2 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...
  • Page 65 Diameter (mm) Best Measured (cm Consolidated (mm) 0.3 - 0.8 12.7 0.8 - 2.4 19.1 2.4 - 5.3 25.4 5.3 - 13 38.1 13 - 26 50.8 GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual 7 - 3 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...

  • Page 66: Weigh Dry Flo

    If, for example, include the chamber’s weight in the blank run, then include the chamber’s weight in the sample run. GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual 7 - 4 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...

  • Page 67: Dry Flo Bed

    6 mm in diameter. The analyses were conducted using a 25.4 mm diameter sample cell. The absolute density of the spheres was 2.5202 g/cm3 as measured by Micromeritics’ AccuPyc 1330. Being nonporous, the envelope density of the spheres was also 2.5202 g/cm .
  • Page 68 Typical Effect of Sample Quantity on the Reproducibility of Results (continued) Envelope Density % Error % Sample Volume 2.5089 -0.45 18.335 2.5155 -0.19 18.706 2.5153 -0.19 20.333 2.5289 +0.35 29.708 GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual 7 - 6 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...

  • Page 69: A Conversion Factor A

    The conversion factors are based on the geometry of the chamber and are adjusted to account for the consolidation of the Dry Flo and the friction of the plunger’s movement. See GeoPyc 1365 Links on page iii for a link to the Calculation document. Adjusted Conversion Factors Conversion Factor (adjusted) cm...
  • Page 70 To maximize accuracy, it is strongly recommended to calculate the conversion factor by performing a calibration run. The conversion factor from the table can be used, however the results will not be as accurate as performing a calibration run. GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual A - 2 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...
  • Page 71 Dry Flo by allowing calibration with an object of known properties that is similar to the sample in size and shape. GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual B - 1 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...
  • Page 73 Every envelope density result is derived from the difference in two volumes, the consolidated Dry Flo and the consolidated Dry Flo with sample. That difference should be as large as possible simply for mathematical significance. GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual C - 1 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...
  • Page 74 The GeoPyc handles this problem by cal- ibration. Two calibration values for each sample chamber, (conversion factors), are noted in the operator’s manual included with the GeoPyc. GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual C - 2 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...
  • Page 75 3. Finally, a number of calibration tests should be made and the median selected as the con- version factor. Guideline 3. Use the median value from a number of calibration tests as the conversion factor for the material to be analyzed. GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual C - 3 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...
  • Page 77 This distance is measured by the number of steps moved by the stepper motor that drives the plunger. The plunger moves along a screw; the diameter and threading of the screw enter into the calculations. See GeoPyc 1365 Links on page iii for a link to the Calculations document. GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual D - 1 136-42800-01 (Rev -) —...
  • Page 79 When performing the zero depth run, the zero depth of the sample chamber is determined and recorded. The analyzer uses this value to calculate automatically the percent of sample volume when performing a sample run. GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual E - 1 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...
  • Page 80 XTENDERS Piston coupling extenders are required when performing zero depth runs. The piston coupling extender screws onto the standard piston rod between the piston and the coupling. GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual E - 2 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...
  • Page 81 6 - 1 manual, about this iii measurement method D - 1 displacement volume B - 1 Dry Flo 7 - 1 amount to use 7 - 2 GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual Index - 1 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...
  • Page 82 3 - 12 volume calibration 3 - 7 zero depth listing 3 - 13 safety precautions 1 - 3 sample run 2 - 9 specifications 1 - 5 GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual Index - 2 136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016...

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