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Ametek CHANDLER ENGINEERING 6265 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MODEL 6265
Mechanical Properties Analyzer (MPRO
Revision K – July 2024
P/N: 348-1050
S/N: ____________
2001 N. Indianwood Ave.
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma 74012 U.S.A.
Telephone: 918-250-7200
Fax: 918-459-0165
E-mail: chandler.mail@ametek.com
Website: http://www.chandlereng.com
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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL MODEL 6265 ® Mechanical Properties Analyzer (MPRO Revision K – July 2024 P/N: 348-1050 S/N: ____________ 2001 N. Indianwood Ave. Broken Arrow, Oklahoma 74012 U.S.A. Telephone: 918-250-7200 Fax: 918-459-0165 E-mail: chandler.mail@ametek.com Website: http://www.chandlereng.com...
  • Page 2 This publication contains the following trademarks and/or registered trademarks: AMETEK, CHANDLER ENGINEERING. These trademarks or registered trademarks and stylized logos are all owned by AMETEK. Inc. All other company, product and service names and logos are trademarks or service marks of...
  • Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents General Information ..................... P-1 Introduction ........................... P-1 Purpose and Use ....................... P-1 Description ........................P-1 Features and Benefits ......................P-1 Specifications ........................P-1 Safety Requirements ......................P-2 Symbols Used on Equipment ....................P-3 Symbols Used in this Manual ....................P-4 Where to Find Help .......................
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 5 – Replacement Parts..................5-1 Section 6 - Drawings and Schematics ................. 6-1...
  • Page 5 PREFACE General Information Introduction Purpose and Use ® The 6265 Mechanical Properties Analyzer (MPRO ) is an instrument that continuously measures the elastic mechanical properties (Poisson’s ratio, Young’s modulus, Bulk Modulus), and compressive strength of API cement under high-temperature and high- pressure conditions.
  • Page 6 PREFACE Safety Requirements READ BEFORE ATTEMPTING OPERATION OF INSTRUMENT If this equipment is not used in a manner consistent with the manufacturer’s specifications the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. Warning: Read before attempting operation of this instrument. This instrument is capable of high temperatures and pressures and must always be operated with CAUTION.
  • Page 7 PREFACE • A fire extinguisher, type 8 BC, should be located within 50 feet (15 meters) of the instrument. Before attempting to operate the instrument, the operator should read and understand this manual. Symbols Used on Equipment Symbol Meaning Protective Conductor Terminal Caution, risk of electric shock.
  • Page 8 Note, Important Information Warning, Potential Hazard Where to Find Help In the event of problems, contact your local sales representative or Chandler Engineering: • Telephone: 918-250-7200 • Fax: 918-459-0165 • E-mail: chandler.sales@ametek.com • Website: www.chandlereng.com Instrument training classes are also available.
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  • Page 11 SECTION 1 – INSTALLATION Section 1 – Installation Unpacking the Instrument Remove the instrument from the packing crate carefully. The unit comes fully equipped with all the necessary components and ordered spare parts. Make sure that no parts are lost when discarding the packing materials.
  • Page 12 SECTION 1 – INSTALLATION 4. Connect the pressure (PRESSURE IN), water (COOLANT IN), and drain (COOLANT ® OUT and DRAIN) lines to the MPRO Analyzer. The accessory kit also contains spare nuts and ferrules.   Note: The drain system must be capable of handling hot water up to 212 F / 100 ...
  • Page 14 SECTION 1 – INSTALLATION Software Configuration ® The Model 6265 MPRO .Analyzer is operated remotely via the Chandler Engineering 5270 Data Acquisition and Control Software (5270 DACS or 5270). Version 2.10.3 or later supports reading diagnostic waveform information via Modbus. Configure 5270 as described below.
  • Page 15 SECTION 1 – INSTALLATION Note: The “Output Pulse” and “Input Waveform” signals are for diagnostic purposes and are not required for normal operation. Chandler Engineering recommends that these signals be configured but disabled. ModbusTCP Protocol (Ethernet Connection) From Chandler Engineering, the 6265 MPRO is configured with the following IP Addresses: Device IP Address Subnet Mask...
  • Page 16 SECTION 1 – INSTALLATION Set the Timeout to 250 msec (default is 1000 msec) and Retries to 3 (default). 2. Create a new instrument (Tools > Configure > Instruments > New). Select the “Model 6265 MPRO” instrument. 3. Enter the desired Name and Test file prefix and click Next. 4.
  • Page 17 SECTION 1 – INSTALLATION Network Configuration Changing the Network Configuration of the control PC usually requires Administrator privileges. Chandler Engineering recommends that the user account that is normally used on the control computer have local Administrator privileges. From Chandler Engineering, the 5265 SGSA is configured with the following IP Configuration: Device IP Address...
  • Page 18 SECTION 1 – INSTALLATION 1-10 UltraSonic Motherboard The UltraSonic Motherboard is the red circuit board inside the instrument. This board was designed by Chandler Engineering. The Ultrasonic Configurator software is installed with the 5270 software. • Connect the instrument to your network (this can be a direct connection to the control computer).
  • Page 19 SECTION 1 – INSTALLATION 1-11 Temperature Controller The Temperature Controller can be configured with the Eurotherm iTools software. At the time of this writing, the iTools software was available for download from the following URL: https://www.eurotherm.com/download/eurotherm-itools-v9-84/. The temperature controller uses a special Cascade Control firmware. The IDM (Interface Descriptor Module that tells iTools about the controller) is required;...
  • Page 20 SECTION 1 – INSTALLATION 1-12 Set Subnet Mask • Enter the Configuration Level (see To enter Level 3 or Configuration below) • Use the Page button to scroll to the Comms menu. • Press Scroll button, the top line of this display shows F.COm •...
  • Page 21 SECTION 2 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Section 2 – Operating Instructions Front Panel Controls For the following descriptions, refer to the above Figure. Power Switch The main power switch supplies all of the power to the unit. Temperature Controller The Temperature Controller, coupled with the HEATER switch, controls the heat-up of the sample in the vessel.
  • Page 22 SECTION 2 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Pressure Vessel Preparation The pressure vessel consists of a vessel, top plug assembly, bottom plug assembly, and seals. The elastomer seals and backup rings may be replaced as required by the user. The plug assemblies are not user serviceable. The vessel and the plug assemblies must be used as a matched set of components.
  • Page 23 SECTION 2 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Filling the Pressure Vessel 1. Prepare the vessel using the “Pressure Vessel Preparation” procedures above. 2. Fill the vessel with slurry until level with the slurry level gauge. Do not allow cement to contact the sealing surface or the threads. 3.
  • Page 24 SECTION 2 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Figure 1 Starting PumpWorks software PumpWorks will automatically search for the serial expander and then for a connected pump. After about a minute, PumpWorks should inform you that a new pump has been found. Click the “Install” button as shown in Figure 1.
  • Page 25 SECTION 2 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Figure 2- Safety pressure settings window Each pump type has a maximum pressure it will support, but the user should set a lower safety pressure if other components in the flow system cannot support the pump’s maximum pressure rating.
  • Page 26 SECTION 2 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS begin to automatically fill itself. Allow the pump to run for two to ten piston strokes to remove the air from the cylinder. Once you can no longer see air bubbles exiting the outlet line, the cylinder is full of fluid.
  • Page 27 SECTION 2 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Figure 5 example of operating parameter window Note: Settings shown in Figure 5 are specific to a QX-5000 pump module; settings for Max Pressure for Rate Mode and Max Rate for Pressure Mode will be different than shown for other Quizix pump models.
  • Page 28 SECTION 2 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Figure 6 Pressure Servo control Window RESETTING CYLINDER VOLUMES TO ZERO 11. Now we need to reset our cylinder volumes to zero. Click the MAIN tab, and select “Reset Volumes to Zero”. You can select individual cylinder volumes or cumulative volume, or click “Reset All Volumes to Zero”.
  • Page 29 SECTION 2 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS look at the graphical piston position bar located at the top of the Pump Data and Control window for pump 4 (Bi-Directional Mode) for an example of proper piston position for this mode. a. To manipulate pistons into the correct position, click on the Operating Mode button, and select Mode 1, Independent Constant Rate mode.
  • Page 30 SECTION 2 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2-10 Note: Always turn OFF the heater switch when the heater is not used. Controller Panel Alarm Beacon Alarm Beacon: Flashes when any new alarm occurs (e.g. Over Temperature or Sensor Break). Upper Readout The beacon will stay illuminated when an alarm is acknowledged (press Page + Scroll) but still Middle Readout active.
  • Page 31 SECTION 2 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2-11 Scroll: Used to scroll through the parameter settings within a menu page. Note: Press Page + Scroll to return to the “Home” Display. When at the Home Display, Page + Scroll will acknowledge any alarm. Lower / Raise: Used to change the value of a parameter.
  • Page 32 SECTION 2 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2-12 11. Press “Scroll”; Change TSP (Target Setpoint) to the desired sample temperature using the “Lower” or “Raise” buttons (temperature or pressure at the end of the ramp). 12. Press “Scroll”; Change R.TIME (Ramp Time) to the desired ramp time in hh:mm (Duration of Ramp).
  • Page 33 SECTION 3 – MAINTENANCE Section 3 – Maintenance Tools Required • 5/8 inch Wrench • 1/2 inch Wrench • Teflon Tape • Hex wrenches • Screwdrivers (flat blade, Phillips head) • Bench Vise Cleaning and Service Tips • Keep the test cell surfaces exposed to cement coated with a thin layer of grease. The ®...
  • Page 34 SECTION 3 – MAINTENANCE 9. The MPROCAL utility may be used to view the contents of the SNxxx Data.CAP file. This utility does not provide a means to calibrate the vessel. 10. Use procedure 348-2101 to evaluate the vessel performance characteristics using water. This procedure provides a means to verify the compressional wave velocity through water at a known temperature and pressure.
  • Page 35 SECTION 3 – MAINTENANCE Replacing the O-rings 1. Disconnect the signal cables from the top and bottom of the cell. 2. Disconnect the thermocouple cable; do not remove the thermocouple to avoid spilling water. 3. Disconnect the pressure line and filter assembly from the top of the cell. ®...
  • Page 36 SECTION 3 – MAINTENANCE Maintenance Schedule MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ® Model 6265 Mechanical Properties Analyzer (MPRO COMPONENT EACH TEST MONTHLY 3 MONTHS 6 MONTHS ANNUAL Vessel Seals Inspect & replace as required Vessel Assembly Clean Rupture disc Replace Signal Cables Inspect & replace as required ⚫...
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  • Page 39 SECTION 4 – TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Section 4 – Troubleshooting Guide Problem Solution No Compression Transit Time Connect signal cables to vessel. signal Apply pressure to sample. Inspect end plugs to verify that cement has not invaded the annular groove surrounding the transducers.
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  • Page 41 SECTION 5 – ACCESSORIES AND REPLACEMENT PARTS Section 5 – Replacement Parts Part Number Description C08588 CABLE,COAXIAL,20 AWG 348-1015 Heater Assembly 348-1104 Ring, Plug Sealing 348-1107 Tube, High Pressure 348-1108 Tube, High Pressure 348-1116 Gasket, Heater Flange 348-1157 Gauge, Slurry Level 348-2010 Vessel Assembly (must be tested and calibrated prior to use) 7750-0115...
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  • Page 43 SECTION 6 – DRAWINGS AND SCHEMATICS Section 6 - Drawings and Schematics Drawing Number Description 348-1030 Diagram, Wiring, MPRO 348-1031 Diagram, Tubing, MPRO ® 348-2010 Assembly, Vessel, MPRO...
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  • Page 47 DESCRIPTION DATE APPROVED ECN T9811; RECREATE ASSEMBLY 2024-02-14 DRAWING TRANSDUCER ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE: VERIFY THAT PIEZO FLAT IS ALIGNED WITH ONE OF THE WRENCH FLATS. MARK THE WRENCH FLAT WITH A CHARPY PEN. INSTALL TRANSDUCER ASSEMBLY IN TOP PLUG, TIGHTEN TO 25 FT-LBF. MARK THE ORIENTATION OF THE MARKED FLAT ON THE TOP PLUG OD.
  • Page 48 cut out postcards on dotted lines Please Send Us Your Comments on This Manual Model Number ____________________________ Serial Number __________________________ Printing Date of this manual (from the Title Page) ______________ Please circle a response for each of the following statements. Use: (1)= Strongly agree (2) =Agree (3) =Neutral, no opinion (4) =Disagree (5) =Strongly disagree a) The manual is well organized.
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