OfiTE 800E Viscometer Instruction Manual

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Model 800E Viscometer

#130-00-C - with Carrying Case

#130-00-C-H - with Carrying Case, Heat Cup, and Calibration Fluid, 115 Volt

#130-00-1-C-H - with Carrying Case, Heat Cup, and Calibration Fluid, 230 Volt

#130-00-C-T - with Carrying Case, Heat Cup, Calibration Fluid, and Tablet, 115 Volt

#130-00-1-C-T - with Carrying Case, Heat Cup, Calibration Fluid, and Tablet, 230 Volt

Instruction Manual

Updated 10/28/2024

Ver. 1

OFI Testing Equipment, Inc.

11302 Steeplecrest Dr. · Houston, Texas · 77065 · U.S.A.

Tele: 832.320.7300 · Fax: 713.880.9886 · www.ofite.com

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Page 1 #130-00-1-C-T - with Carrying Case, Heat Cup, Calibration Fluid, and Tablet, 230 Volt Instruction Manual Updated 10/28/2024 Ver. 1 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 2024 ©...
Page 2 Manual Test ................25 Custom Test Builder ..............26 Calibration .................27 Hydraulics Analysis ..............28 Database ...................29 Appendix ..................30 Heat Cup ...................30 Warranty and Return Policy ............31 OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 3 3 (Gel), 6, 30, 60, 100, 200, 300, and 600. A higher stirring speed is also provided. Speeds may be changed with a control knob selection, without stopping the motor. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 4 #134-10-3 F0.5 Torsion Spring Assembly (Yellow) #134-10-4 F2.0 Torsion Spring Assembly (Red) #134-10-5 F3.0 Torsion Spring Assembly (Purple) #134-10-6 F4.0 Torsion Spring Assembly (White) OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 5 F 4.0 (White) 1,544 6,720 13,257 26,870 53,841 7,819 F 5.0 (Black) 1,930 16,571 33,587 67,302 9,774 F 10.0 (Orange) 3,860 16,800 33,143 67,175 134,603 19,548 OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 6 0.01 0.002088 (cP) Poise (P) 0.2088 g/(cm*s) 0.2088 (mN*s)m 0.01 0.01 0.002088 mPa*s 0.01 0.01 0.002088 (lb*s) 478.93 4.789 4.789 478.93 478.93 100 ft OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 7 * AV(max) Minimum Spring Factor (F) = BOB(F)*90,000 Bob (F) R1B1 R1B2 R1B3 25.4 R1B4 50.7 R1B5 OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 8 Caution: Note - This symbol is used to indicate statements in the manual which warn against actions which may cause damage to the equipment during routine service or maintenance OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 9 This equipment has not been rated according to IEC 60529 Installation The Model 800E Viscometer should be used in a location where it will not be subjected to excessive moisture. It should be placed on a flat, stable surface in a well-ventilated environment.
Page 10 Speed Selector Knob is in the “Off” position prior to turning the Power (On/Off) Switch to the “On” position. Knob Speed Selector OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 11 6. Place a properly prepared sample of test fluid in a sample cup and immerse the rotor sleeve exactly to the fill line on the sleeve by raising the platform. Rotor Splash Guard Sleeve Platform OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 12 3. Operate the Viscometer in air for two to four minutes to loosen up the bearings. Observe the rotor sleeve for excessive wobbling and replace if necessary. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 13 9. Record the Viscometer serial number, date, and deviation. Mark on the Viscometer the date of calibration and a general indication of the calibration check status. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 14 6. For the 10 minute gel strength, rotate the knob to “GEL 2” and wait for the beep before recording the maximum dial deflection. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 15 Clean all removed parts with soap and water and dry them thoroughly. Keep the instrument upright at all times, especially when cleaning so that water does not get into the bearings. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 16 Use the bob shaft wrench to hold the shaft in place while unscrewing the bob. 2. Remove the four screws on the bottom of the outer housing cover and gently lift the cover upward. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 17 Wrench 5. Remove the four screws that secure the bob shaft housing assembly to the Viscometer frame. Screws Screws OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 18 7. Remove the retaining ring from the lower bearing. Retaining Ring Lower Bearing 8. Pull the bearing guide and lower bearing down and off the bob shaft. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 19 17. Plug the transducer cable back into the port on the control board. 18. Carefully place the cover back on the unit and secure it with the four screws at the base. 19. Re-calibrate the Viscometer. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 20 9. Tighten the upper set screw. 10. Place the housing cover back onto the frame and secure it with the four screws. 11. Re-calibrate the Viscometer. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 21 9. Tap the blue CONNECT button to connect to the Viscometer. The app will show the Wi-Fi status in the top left corner of every screen. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 22 The arrow buttons move you backwards and forwards through the sequence of screens. The question mark button opens a help page for the screen or field next to it. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 23 Settings. c. Select a gel test. 4. On the next screen, tap the Play button to start the test. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 24 After all testing is complete, the results from each test can be emailed. 6. On the Data Archival screen, tests can be saved to the App Database and emailed as a .csv file. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 25 The Mail app will not be able to send the email while the tablet is connect- ed to the Model 800E Viscometer. Open the Settings app and connect to a different Wi-Fi network to send the email. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 26 Data Archival screen. 6. On the Data Archival screen, tests can be saved to the App Database and emailed as a .csv file. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 27 Data Archival page. 11. On the Data Archival screen, tests can be saved to the App Database and emailed as a .csv file. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 28 The app will go through 600, 300, 200, and 100 rpm. When the calibration is complete, it will show the results and fit coefficient. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 29 Data Archival screen. 7. On the Data Archival screen, tests can be saved to the App Database and emailed as a .csv or .pdf file. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 30 4. To filter the list, enter a keyword in the field at the top of the screen. 5. To delete an entry, tap the red X. Or tap the “DELETE ALL” button to de- lete all archived entries. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 31 5. To control the temperature automatically with the software, set the “CON- TROL” switch to “APP”. Then set the temperature in the app. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 32 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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