OfiTE 130 Instruction Manual

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Model 130 Benchtop Consistometer

#120-90 - Standard

#120-90-DAS - With Computer for Data Acquisition and Control

Instruction Manual

Updated 7/31/2024

Ver. 8

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 #120-90-DAS - With Computer for Data Acquisition and Control Instruction Manual Updated 7/31/2024 Ver. 8 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 2015 ©...
Page 2 Start Test ...................24 Graphs ..................25 Operation ..................26 Filling the Slurry Cup ..............26 Loading the Test Cell ..............28 Completing the Test ..............31 Maintenance ..................32 Potentiometer ................33 OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 3 Appendix ..................35 Potentiometer Calibration............35 Potentiometer Adjustment ............37 Diagrams ...................38 Warranty and Return Policy ............40 OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 4 Air/Nitrogen Supply (100 - 150 PSI / 690 - 1,035 kPa) Water Supply for Cooling (40 PSI / 276 kPa) Water Drain 220 Volt, 50/60 Hz, 25 Amp electrical power supply OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 5 Mag Drive O-ring 120-147 Mag Drive 120-148 Retaining Ring 120-149 Test Cell O-ring 120-206 2,500 Watt Heater 120-257 Drain Plug O-ring 503-258V90 O-Ring, Qty: 2 OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 6 #120-602 Calibration Spring, Qty: 6 #120-604 Potentiometer Resistor, Qty: 6 #120-606 Potentiometer Contact Arm, Qty: 6 #120-607 Contact Strip, Qty: 6 #120-628 Potentiometer Assembly OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 7 Pressure Cable Thermocouple Cable 6. If you are using a computer, connect the Control Box to the computer with the supplied USB cable (#130-79-16). OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 8 Use the sight glass on the side of the reservoir to check the oil level. The oil level should be about ½" from the top of the sight glass. Thermocouple Port Calibration Reservoir Port Test Cell OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 9 7. Choose a “Logo File”. This is the logo that will print on the report at the end of a test. This file must be in .jpg format. 8. When finished, click “OK”. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 10 7. At the end of the sequence, the software will show you the Slope, r Value, and the y-intercept. 8. Click “Save” to save the calibration data. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 11 6. At the end of the sequence, the software will show you the Slope, r Value, and the y-intercept. 7. Click “Save” to save the calibration data. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 12 5. At the end of the sequence, the software will show you the Slope, r Value, and the y-intercept. 6. Click “Save” to save the calibration data. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 13 6. Click “Save” to save the test settings. 7. To start a test, click the “Start Test” button in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 14 7. Click “OK” to save the test. The new test will now be available on the “Edit Test” screen. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 15 “Print Chart” - This will print the current chart. b. “Export” - This will export the current test data to a file in the archive folder. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 16 7. Click the Add button to add the Event. 8. To modify an Alert, select it in the list, make your changes, and then click the Update button. 9. Click Save. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 17 4. Click the Add button to add the Calculated Value. 5. To modify a Calculated Value, select it in the list, make your changes, and then click the Update button. 6. Click Save. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 18 2. Press the Control Wheel to select a parameter. 3. Turn the Control Wheel to scroll through available values for the param- eter. 4. Press the Control Wheel to select a value. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 19 2 minutes, it will automatically revert to this screen. Here Display you can see the current test parameters. This screen does not accept any inputs. Real-Time Data Real-Time Data OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 20 5. To remove a step, select it in the list and select the “REMOVE STEP” but- ton. 6. When you are finished adding steps, select the “SAVE” button. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 21 Temperature: Plug the thermocouple into the Thermocouple Port on the top of the Main Unit. Place the thermocouple into a dry block calibrator. Consistency: See page 35. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 22 1. Enter the values for each parameter: Utilities Temperature: Choose either °F (Fahrenheit) or °C (Celsius) Pressure: Choose units for cell pressure (psi or MPa). 2. Select “Apply” when done. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 23 The list of available tests or calibrations will populate on the right. 3. Choose the item to export. 4. Select “Export”. The file will be saved to the USB drive. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 24 2. Select “SET” when done. When setting the temperature with Manual Control, a thermocouple must be connected to the port on the bulkhead to prevent alarms. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 25 OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 26 The Graphs screen shows a graph of the current test with lines for Tempera- ture, Pressure, and Consistency with respect to Time. Display Graphs OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 27 7. Place the gasket around the threads of the bottom cap. Apply high- temperature grease to the gasket and cap surface. Screw the cap onto the cup and tighten with the slurry cup tool. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 28 9. Wipe the entire slurry cup clean to ensure that no cement remains on the outside. Pivot Bearing Slurry Cup Tool Slurry Cup Slurry Cup Stand OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 29 (provided). Use the lift bail to easily lower the slurry cup and potentiometer into the test cell. Lift Bail Drive Holes Test Cell Potentiometer Contacts OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 30 This will ensure that no air remains within the test cell. Thermocouple Cell Cap Thread Gland OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 31 OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 32 11. Return the cell cap to the test cell to prevent dust and other material from entering the cell. Close all valves and turn off all switches. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 33 An arrow printed on the side of the fixture shows the direction of the oil flow. Oil Filter Fixture Fixture Filter OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 34 Carefully lift the calibration spring from the potentiometer assembly. c. Install the new spring. When properly installed, it should tighten when the center shaft is rotated counter-clockwise. OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 35 Rotate the center shaft to ensure that the spring does not bind or rub the potentiometer housing. h. Replace the shaft-bearing retainer and calibrate the potentiometer. Shaft-Bearing Contact Arm Retainer Resistor Calibration Spring Set Screws OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 36 7. Firmly tap the surface of the calibration stand with a pen or the blunt end of a screwdriver to settle the weights and stabilize the potentiometer. Calibration Stand OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 37 The calibration process will help you interpret the potentiometer readings provided by the Consistometer. Mass (grams) Approximate Voltage 10.75 OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 38 5. The contact arm may drift while tightening the set screws. Recheck the position of the contact arm before using the potentiometer. Negative Reading Positive Reading Zero Point Zero Point Shaft Bearing Retainer Spring Holder OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 39 Diaphragm Retaining Ring (#120-508) Paddle Pin (#120-503) Paddle (#120-506) Sleeve (#120-501) Gasket (#120-513) Base (#120-516) Pivot Bearing Gasket (#120-505) Drive Pin (#120-512) Pivot Bearing (#120-504) OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 40 Spacer, Qty: 2 (#120-206B) O-ring Washer, Qty: 2 (#120-257) (#120-206C) Hex Hex, 10-32 Legs, Qty: 3 × .125, Qty: 2 (#120-55-034) (#120-206D) Drain Plug OFITE, 11302 Steeplecrest Dr., Houston, TX 77065 USA / Tel: 832-320-7300 / Fax: 713-880-9886 / www.ofite.com...
Page 41 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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