Table Of Contents - Ametek Chandler Engineering 8040D10 Instruction Manual

Table of Contents

General Information ....................................................................... P-1
Application of the Consistometer ..................................................................................................... P-1
Test Procedure ................................................................................................................................ P-1
Description of Apparatus ................................................................................................................. P-1
Specifications .................................................................................................................................. P-3
Section 1 - Installation .................................................................... 1-1
Unpacking the Instrument ................................................................................................................ 1-1
Utility Requirements ........................................................................................................................ 1-1
Tools and Equipment Required ........................................................................................................ 1-1
Setting up the Instrument ................................................................................................................ 1-1
Connecting Air and Water ........................................................................................................... 1-1
Connecting Power to the Consistometer ...................................................................................... 1-2
Section 2 - Operating Instructions ................................................. 2-1
Training........................................................................................................................................... 2-1
Preparing the Instrument for a Test.................................................................................................. 2-1
Configuring the Consistency Display ............................................................................................ 2-1
Programming the Temperature and Pressure Controllers .............................................................. 2-1
API Slurry Cup Preparation ......................................................................................................... 2-1
Running a Test ................................................................................................................................ 2-3
After the Test is Complete ............................................................................................................... 2-5
Cooling the Cylinder .................................................................................................................... 2-5
Section 3 - Maintenance ................................................................. 3-1
After Every Test .............................................................................................................................. 3-1
Pressure Cylinder ......................................................................................................................... 3-1
Potentiometer Mechanism............................................................................................................ 3-1
Slurry Cup ................................................................................................................................... 3-1
Thermocouple (Slurry Cup) ......................................................................................................... 3-1
Monthly .......................................................................................................................................... 3-2
Potentiometer Mechanism............................................................................................................ 3-2
Resistor Replacement .................................................................................................................. 3-2
Calibration Spring Replacement ................................................................................................... 3-2
Potentiometer Calibration ............................................................................................................ 3-2
Magnetic Drive ............................................................................................................................ 3-3
High Pressure Filter ..................................................................................................................... 3-4
Thermocouple and Temperature Control System ......................................................................... 3-4
Three Months .................................................................................................................................. 3-4
Oil & Filter .................................................................................................................................. 3-4
Drive Motor ................................................................................................................................ 3-4
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