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Tips and Tricks for High-Pressure Experiments
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"How to Manually Assemble and Disassemble a Piston on a P-DAC Cell for High Pressure Experiments ?"
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"How to activate my BESTA® software license ?"
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"How to Replace Seals on a BETSA® Microvalve? "
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How to Manually Assemble and Disassemble a Piston on a P-DAC Cell for High Pressure Experiments
To manually assemble and disassemble the piston on a P-DAC cell without using the two extraction screws, and access the internal seal, please follow the steps below:
Disassembly:
-Gently push the piston into the cell, applying even pressure on the center. do not touch the seat,
-Slowly and carefully pull the piston out of the cell,
-Continue pulling until the piston is completely removed from the cell.
Accessing the Internal Seal:
-Once the piston is removed, inspect the cell's internal cavity.
-Locate the internal seals,
-use the appropriate plastic tool-driver to remove them.
-Once the seal is removed, it can be cleaned, replaced, or repaired as needed.
Assembly:
-Locate the pin on the side of the cell near the piston.
-Insert and pushing until the piston is fully inserted into the cell.
-Ensure that the piston is seated properly and securely within the cell
Remember to exercise caution and work in a controlled environment when handling P-DAC cells and pistons.
If you encounter any difficulties or have specific concerns about your particular P-DAC model, refer to the manufacturer's instructions or consult a professional for further assistance.
How to activate my BESTA® software license
During the first launch, the software is blocked in demo mode and can only operate after registration of the license key from the company BETSA®.
Creation of Data file:
Launch the executable "license.exe" provided by the company BETSA®. A file named "data.lic" will be created in the same location as the executable.
Registration with BETSA®:
Copy the "data.lic" file and send it to BETSA® at contact@betsa.fr, along with the name of the referring user and the name and/or computer number on which the software has been installed.
Software activation:
BETSA® will generate a specific activation key. BETSA® will return a "license.lic" file that must be copied to the root of the software.
For example, if the software has been installed in "C:\Program Files (x86)\BETSA Application PRL", copy the "license.lic" file returned by BETSA® and replace it with the existing one in the "BETSA Application PRL" folder.
How to Weld 2 Capillaries?
To manually assemble and disassemble the piston on a P-DAC cell without using the two extraction screws, and access the internal seal, please follow the steps below:
Disassembly:
-Gently push the piston into the cell, applying even pressure on the center. do not touch the seat,
-Slowly and carefully pull the piston out of the cell,
-Continue pulling until the piston is completely removed from the cell.
Accessing the Internal Seal:
-Once the piston is removed, inspect the cell's internal cavity.
-Locate the internal seals,
-use the appropriate plastic tool-driver to remove them.
-Once the seal is removed, it can be cleaned, replaced, or repaired as needed.
Assembly:
-Locate the pin on the side of the cell near the piston.
-Insert and pushing until the piston is fully inserted into the cell.
-Ensure that the piston is seated properly and securely within the cell
Remember to exercise caution and work in a controlled environment when handling P-DAC cells and pistons.
If you encounter any difficulties or have specific concerns about your particular P-DAC model, refer to the manufacturer's instructions or consult a professional for further assistance.
How to Replace Seals on a BETSA® Microvalve
To begin with, I will describe the disassembly process.
First, remove the central screw [VPFM] and the nut. Then, take out the metal seal [092403] and, finally, the plastic seal [JMV]. A small pliers can be used for this purpose.
Before assembling new components, ensure that the inside of the micro valve is clean. Solvents can be used for degreasing and cleaning, while being careful to avoid depositing any fabric or cotton fibers during the cleaning process.
As for the reassembly, follow the reverse order of disassembly.
Start by replacing the plastic seal, ensuring it is properly inserted into its cavity. Use a small pair of pliers to press it down gently, taking care not to damage it. Place the metal seal on top, making sure it is completely clean and free from dust on both the upper and lower surfaces. Slide the nut over it using a pliers, which will help secure the upper nut to maintain internal flexibility for sealing. Avoid applying excessive force when tightening the upper nut, as it could cause the entire micro valve system to jam.
Finally, reattach the locking nut from the top. Notice that both contacting surfaces are completely polished, ensuring a firm and secure seal of up to 200 bars in this micro valve.
Disc membrane micro-valve [092403]
Joint micro-valve [JMV]
Polished microvalve closing screw M4 [VPFM]
Micro-valve 2 SCREWS (inconel) [VAL-2SC]
Micro-valve 1 SCREW (inconel) [VAL-1SC]