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OfiTE 4020-SG Instruction Manual

Manual is about: Automated UCA/SGSM

Summary of 4020-SG

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    Model 4020-sg automated uca/sgsm patent no. 9,612,232 - ofi testing equipment, inc. Part no #120-59 instruction manual updated 4/21/2017 ver. 3.0 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 of...

  • Page 2: Table of

    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 1 introduction.....................................................................................3 description .................................................................................

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    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 2 maintenance .................................................................................64 maintenance schedule .............................................................64 fuses .....

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 3 uca by measuring the change in velocity of an acoustic signal, the ultrasonic cement analyzer provides a continuous non-destructive method of determining compressive strength as a function ...

  • Page 5: Specifications

    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 4 software features - two separate executable software applications for the uca and sgsm - calibration stamp and archive max test conditions - maximum temperature: 400°f (204.4°c) - maximum p...

  • Page 6: Components

    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 5 only use replacement parts that have been supplied by ofite. Included: #120-50-tr acoustic transducer, set of 2 #120-50-021 test cell assembly #120-50-021a cell body #120-50-021b cell cap, ...

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    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 6 replacement parts: #120-50-027-1 seal ring #120-50-026 retaining ring #120-50-tr acoustic transducer, set of 2 #120-50-047 spring for transducer #120-50-053 heater # 120-53-82 retaining rin...

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    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 7 #120-58-sp spare parts kit for sgsm: #120-50-026 retaining ring, external, qty: 2 #120-50-027-1 seal ring, qty: 2 #120-53-01 vane assembly #120-53-041 bearing #120-53-31 o-ring, qty: 5 #120...

  • Page 9: Safety

    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 8 safety explanation of symbols caution: risk of danger this symbol directs the operator to consult the instruction manual for safety related warnings. (iso-7000-0434) whenever this symbol is...

  • Page 10: Quick Start

    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 9 quick start uca 1. Set up the software with the desired parameters. See page 17. 2. Prepare the cell caps and cell body. 3. Assemble the bottom cell cap. See page 23. 4. Install the bottom ...

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    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 10 quick start sgsm 1. Set up the software with the desired parameters (see page 35). 2. Prepare the cell caps and cell body. 3. Assemble the bottom cell cap. See page 44. 4. Install the bott...

  • Page 12: Setup

    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 11 setup 1. Carefully remove the instrument from the crate and place it on a flat, stable surface. Make sure to allow for adequate air flow around the unit, especially near the vents on the s...

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    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 12 cell pressure gauge water supply tube (not shown) lpt cable sgsm head eurotherm display control panel cell pressure release valve high temperature indicator thermocouple front view rear pa...

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    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 13 water on/fill – fills the cell with water from an external water source. Alarm – sounds an alarm when operating in sgsm mode to indicate when the final gel strength has been reached or gel...

  • Page 15: Test

    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 14 test profile both the uca and sgsm software applications include a test profile builder. Here you can create a custom temperature and pressure profile for your test. 1. Select utilities → ...

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    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 15 when building a test at temperatures above 200°f (93.3°c), apply a minimum of 1,000 psi (6.9 mpa) to prevent the sample from boiling. A pressure of 1,000 psi (6.9 mpa) is also required to ...

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    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 16 d. Hold indefinitely (for uca only): with this option turned on, the test will run until you click the “stop test” button. If this option is not checked, the test will end when all the ste...

  • Page 18: Uca

    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 17 uca software setup before you begin a uca test, you must prepare the pc to record the data. 1. Turn on the pc and the uca. 2. Put the “uca/sgsm” switch to the uca position. See page 35. 3....

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    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 18 “cs unit” – psi or mpa “temp unit” – °f or °c “archive path” – choose a location to save archive files. “logo path” – select a logo (.Jpg format) to print on the graph at the end of the te...

  • Page 20: Uca

    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 19 the software application has a set of tabs that are specific to the test configuration. The uca info tab shows the current test configuration and a graph of the temperature and pressure pr...

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    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 20 the uca chart tab shows a graph with real-time data. “elapsed time ” – time since the test began (hh:mm) “temperature” – temperature within the test cell. (°f or °c, depending on the setti...

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    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 21 the y-axis should have the autoscale default off. The x-axis should default on. The chart can be manually scaled to show more or less detail. To manually scale a chart: 1. Right-click on t...

  • Page 23: Uca

    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 22 uca software operation once the temperature and pressure profiles are built, select utilities → load cell info. Here you can enter all the necessary test information in advance, before pre...

  • Page 24: Uca

    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 23 the cell body and both cell caps were manufactured and pressure tested together. All three pieces are serialized. Before assembling the test cell, make sure all three pieces have the same ...

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    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 24 7. Install the seal ring (#120-50-027-1) with the narrow side pointed towards the threads and place the o-ring (#123-011) on top of it. 8. Apply more high temperature grease to the seal ri...

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    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 25 cell assembly the test cell is labeled to indicate which end is the top and which is the bottom. The interior of the cell has a taper with the narrow end at the top and the wider end at th...

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    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 26 top cell cap top cap assembly 1. Inspect the transducer, fill, and thermocouple ports and make sure they are clean and free of debris. Dried transducer couplant can accumulate on the sides...

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    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 27 10. Remove the top cell cap from the vise and replace it with the bottom cell cap and cell body. Tighten the jaws of the vice on the flats of the cell cap and cell body. 7. Install the sea...

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    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 28 3. Carefully screw the top cell cap onto the cell body completely. The cell cap should turn smoothly onto the cell body. If you encounter resistance, stop turning and unscrew the cap sligh...

  • Page 30: Uca

    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 29 uca connecting the cell 1. Apply a thin coat of an ultrasonic couplant to the two transducers. One inside the heat jacket and the one that connects to the uca cabinet. When applying the co...

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    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 30 5. Plug the thermocouple from the cell cap to the port on the cabinet leaving the thermocouple gland slightly loose on the cell cap. 6. Turn the "water on/fill" switch to the on position u...

  • Page 32: Uca

    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 31 uca starting the test use of this equipment in a manner not specified by the manufacturer may impair the protections provided by the equipment. The following steps are to be done once the ...

  • Page 33: Uca

    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 32 uca stopping the test 1. When the test is complete, click the “stop test” button in the software. The data file will be automatically saved in the folder specified on the “setup” screen. 2...

  • Page 34: Uca

    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 33 disassembling the test cell is a very important part of the procedure. Care must be taken while disassembling the test cell to reduce the risk of damage to all components. Properly cleanin...

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    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 34 there are two ways to remove cement from the cell. The first way requires a hydraulic shop press and the cement removal knock out tool (#120-50-074). The second way is to use the knock out...

  • Page 36: Sgsm

    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 35 sgsm software setup before you begin an sgsm test, you must prepare the pc to record the data. 1. Turn on the pc and uca. 2. Put the uca/sgsm switch to the sgsm position. 3. Open the softw...

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    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 36 “unit #” - identifies the unit generating the graph. This field is helpful when multiple units are generating graphs. “archive path” - the location to save the data files “logo path” - all...

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    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 37 “pressure transducer and thermocouple” - this is the time between calibration periods. By default, they are set at 6 months. Enter a time period in each of these fields. The default time p...

  • Page 39: Sgsm

    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 38 the software has a set of tabs that are specific to the sgsm test configuration. The sgsm info tabs show the current sgsm test configuration and a graph of the temperature and pressure pro...

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    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 39 the sgsm chart shows a graph for an sgsm test while the test is running. “elapsed time” - time since the test began (hr:min:sec) “state time” - elapsed time of the current state. “sgsm sta...

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    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 40 the chart in the sgsm software can be manually scaled to show more or less detail. To manually scale a chart: 1. Right-click on the x or y axis and uncheck “autoscale x” or “autoscale y”. ...

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    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 41 the log data tab shows the logged data. This data is available at the end of the test..

  • Page 43: Sgsm

    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 42 sgsm software operation once the temperature and pressure profiles are built, select operate → load sgsm info. Here you can enter all the necessary test information in advance, before prep...

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    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 43 when multiple conditioning function is checked off , “strength #5”, will prompt the software to turn on the alarm, and stop the test. Multiple conditioning turned off multiple conditioning...

  • Page 45: Sgsm

    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 44 sgsm cell cap assembly the cell body and both cell caps were manufactured and pressure tested together. All three pieces are serialized. Before assembling the test cell, make sure all thre...

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    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 45 4. Install the seal ring (#120-50-027-1) with the narrow side pointed towards the threads and place the o-ring (#123-011) on top of it. 5. Apply more high temperature grease to the seal ri...

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    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 46 cell assembly the test cell is labeled to indicate which end is the top and which is the bottom. The interior of the cell has a taper with the narrow end at the top and the wider end at th...

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    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 47 top cap assembly 1. Inspect the transducer and thermocouple ports to make sure that they are clean and free of cement. 2. Install the thermocouple into one of the ports on the top cap of t...

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    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 48 diaphragm (#120-58-23) space for thermocouple retaining ring (#120-58-38) 9. Apply high temperature grease to the threads, seal ring, o-ring, and the retainer ring. 5. Insert the diaphragm...

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    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 49 10. Install the two bushings. One bushing goes into the hole in the top of the top cell cap. The other goes inside the mounting adapter. Make sure the bushings sit flush with the metal. Bu...

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    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 50 16. Install the sgsm base to the mounting adapter as shown below. Screw the threads facing inward and the allen heads on the outside of the base. 17. Insert the magnet shaft assembly (#120...

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    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 51 25. With a set of calipers, measure the diameter of the bob along all three axes of the vane. Measure the height of the bob blades in three places. Record the average diameter and average ...

  • Page 53: Sgsm

    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 52 sgsm drag check before running a gel strength test, it is recommended you perform a drag check in the software. Run the drag check in air. Always perform a drag check after calibrating the...

  • Page 54: Sgsm

    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 53 sgsm preparing the test cell fill gauge (#120-52-021) 3. Carefully screw the top cell cap onto the cell body completely. The cell cap should turn smoothly onto the cell body. If you encoun...

  • Page 55: Sgsm

    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 54 sgsm connecting the cell note: to minimize wear and tear of the bottom acoustic transducer, remove it from the unit. It must remain paired with the top acoustic transducer. 1. Carefully pl...

  • Page 56: Sgsm

    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 55 sgsm starting the test use of this equipment in a manner not specified by the manufacturer may impair the protections provided by the equipment. The following steps are to be done once the...

  • Page 57: Sgsm

    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 56 sgsm stopping the test 1. The test stops automatically. The alarm needs to be acknowledged and cleared by clicking the sgsm alarm (green button) that appears in the upper right hand corner...

  • Page 58: Sgsm

    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 57 sgsm evaluating test data when a test is complete, the software automatically generates a .Jpg file of the chart and a data file that can be opened in excel. Both of these files will be st...

  • Page 59: Sgsm

    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 58 sgsm disassembling and cleaning the test cell the test cell must be cleaned immediately after every test. Any cement left in the test cell will harden and could damage the equipment. Clean...

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    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 59 1. Tighten the jaws of the vice on the flats of the test cell with the sgsm drive assembly facing up. 2. Use a crescent wrench to hold the bob shaft housing in place. 3. Unscrew the black ...

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    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 60 10. Use the cell cap wrench to remove the lid of the test cell. 11. Turn the test cell over and secure it in the vice with the end labeled "bottom" will be facing up. 12. Use the cell cap ...

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    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 61 19. Remove the cement from the bottom of the plug in small chunks until you expose one of the vanes on the bob. 20. Set the plug upside down on the counter. 21. Place the chisel next to th...

  • Page 63

    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 62 6. Expose a section of the bob shaft: a. Use a crescent wrench to unscrew the bob shaft housing. Do not remove the housing completely! B. Raise the magnetic housing enough so that you can ...

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    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 63 15. Using a hammer and the knock out tool and/or a cement press, remove the cement plug from the test cell. Be sure to apply force only to the top of the cement plug. Take extra precaution...

  • Page 65: Maintenance

    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 64 maintenance maintenance schedule procedure schedule calibrate load transducer - after any mechanical components are changed (bob, shaft, bushings, transducer, etc) - monthly replace bushin...

  • Page 66: Maintenance

    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 65 maintenance fuses if one of the main systems on the uca sgsm (main power, fan, heater, pump, and cooling solenoid) is not working, then you may need to check the fuses. 1. Removing the top...

  • Page 67: Maintenance

    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 66 maintenance rupture disk and filters if the pump is running but no pressure is building in the test cell, this may indicate that the rupture disk has blown. To replace the rupture disk: 1....

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    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 67 at times moisture can build up through out the air lines if the air supply into the machine is not dry. The air filter will indicate if moisture is building up through out the lines. If so...

  • Page 69: Maintenance

    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 68 maintenance troubleshooting symptom cause remedy power there is no power to the machine the main power cord is not plugged in. One of the fuses for the main power supply is blown ensure th...

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    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 69 symptom cause remedy pressure the unit will not hold pressure the cell o-rings are worn or not seated properly there is a leak at one of the fittings if there are no visible leaks then the...

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    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 70 symptom cause remedy software there is no transit time the transducers are dirty too much couplant has been applied to the transducers the springs do not provide enough force to keep the t...

  • Page 72

    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 71 symptom cause remedy leaks (continued) the test cell is leaking cement the o-ring has been damaged the o-ring has come out of the groove the metal seal ring is upside down replace the o-ri...

  • Page 73: Calibration

    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 72 calibration pressure transducer the pressure should be calibrated on new instruments and whenever the pressure transducer has been replaced. For further assistance, contact ofite technical...

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    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 73 h. The next screen will display the new cell values. Click “save” to store the new value. I. Pull the calibration shunt jumper. Notice the red flaps are visible again. Red flaps visible th...

  • Page 75: Calibration

    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 74 calibration requires the use of a calibrated heating device. For further assistance, contact ofite technical support. 1. Start the uca or sgsm software. 2. Connect the thermocouple to a dr...

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    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 75 6. Once the reading on the dry block stabilizes, click accept. 7. Now set the dry block to 200°f. 8. Enter “setpoint 2” at 200°f (93.3°c) and wait until the reading reaches the target temp...

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    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 76 13. The software will display the “offset” that will be saved on the eurotherm. Offset – is the average of the three differences from the three steps. 14. Click the “save” button on the so...

  • Page 78: Calibration

    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 77 the uca unit should be calibrated initially upon install. It should then be calibrated whenever any part of the test cell, transducers, control card or software are changed. 1. Start the u...

  • Page 79: Calibration

    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 78 calibration sgsm transducer the transducer on the sgsm should be calibrated periodically to ensure accurate readings. The calibration is performed with a dead-weight set. 1. Remove the tor...

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    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 79 4. Start the sgsm software. 5. Put the “uca/sgsm” switch to the sgsm position. 6. Click utilities → calibrate load cell. 7. You will be prompted to take a reading with no weight on the tra...

  • Page 81: Calibration

    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 80 the uca software stores all calibration data from prior ultrasonic transducer, thermocouple, and pressure transducer calibrations. To view data from a previous calibration, select “calibra...

  • Page 82: Calibration

    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 81 calibration sgsm calibration archives the sgsm software stores all calibration data from prior “load cell, thermocouple, and pressure transducer” calibrations. To view data from a previous...

  • Page 83

    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 82 from this screen you can view and export the data to the pc in an excel document. Select a calibration and click export. A “choose or enter path of file” window will open. Enter a file nam...

  • Page 84: Appendix

    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 83 appendix multiple instruments it is possible to control multiple instruments from a single computer. To setup the software for multiple ucas, repeat the following procedure for each instru...

  • Page 85: Appendix

    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 84 appendix electrical system grounding proper grounding protects the equipment operator from the risk of electric shock. The electrical cord provided with this equipment has an equipment gro...

  • Page 86: Appendix

    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 85 appendix uca cell assembly diagram top cap (#120-59-021c) back up ring (#120-50-027-1) handles (#120-59-081) o-ring, viton (#123-011) retaining ring (#120-50-026) cell body (#120-59-021a) ...

  • Page 87: Appendix

    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 86 appendix sgsm cell assembly diagram #120-58-006 - cell assembly for high pressure sgsm 1 120-51-024 gland, medium pressure 2 120-51-024-1 plug, medium pressure 3 120-53-09 cover for driven...

  • Page 88: Appendix

    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 87 appendix drive assembly diagram #120-58-005 - sgsm drive assembly 27 26 25 24 22 20 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 19 21 23 7 30 29 28 1 120-53-16 cap for drive cover 2 120-5...

  • Page 89: Warranty and

    Ofite, 11302 steeplecrest dr., houston, tx 77065 usa / tel: 832-320-7300 / fax: 713-880-9886 / www.Ofite.Com 88 warranty and return policy warranty: ofi testing equipment, inc. (ofite) warrants that the products shall be free from liens and defects in title, and shall conform in all respects to the ...