GeoPyc

GeoPyc > [SOP Selection]

Use to perform and monitor analyses and calibrations.

The GeoPyc performs three types of analyses. All analyses are run from the GeoPyc menu option. The type of analysis is determined by the SOP field selection. To obtain reproducible analysis results, the runs should be performed in the following sequence:

1. Volume Calibration
2. Blank Data
3. Sample Run

When START is tapped, the button changes to CANCEL. When CANCEL is tapped, the button changes to START. Analysis stops after the blank stage of an analysis or calibration with measured blank so the sample can be placed in the chamber.

After a blank analysis, the data become part of the blank data set for the selected chamber. After a volume calibration, the new conversion factor is stored in the selected chamber. After a zero depth measurement, the zero depth is stored for the selected chamber.

Only fields and buttons applicable to the selected SOP display.

Analysis Fields and Buttons Table

Field or Button	Description
Absolute Density [text box]	The density computed after excluding from the volume that of the pores and cavities. Up and down arrows can also be used to increase or decrease the value. This field does not display when a bulk density SOP is selected. A bulk density selection is available only if using the T.A.P. upgrade option. If the analysis type of Bulk Density is selected with the Run Blank field enabled in the SOP, a field for the consolidation force (pressure) will display.
Cancel [button]	The START button changes to a CANCEL button after an analysis starts. Discards any changes or cancels the current process.
Chamber + medium mass [text box]	Mass of the chamber plus the mass of the medium. Up and down arrows can also be used to increase or decrease the value.
Chamber changed	Message displays when the chamber size differs from the previous analysis.
Chamber diameter [text box]	Internal diameter of the chamber.
ID [text box]	The ID for volume, calibration, volume of the standard, or the mass, density, and porosity must be specified in the SOP.
Mass [text box]	The mass of the sample. Up and down arrows can also be used to increase or decrease the value.
Method [text box]	The method used for the analysis.
Name [text box]	Brief description of the analysis.
Pause [button]	Pauses the analysis.
Resume [button]	Resumes an analysis after the analysis has been paused.
SOP [drop‑down box]	Select the SOP from the drop-down list. SOPs are available when created and saved from the SOP menu.
Start [button]	Starts the analysis with the currently selected SOP and parameters. when the chamber for the selected SOP is different from the previous analysis, a Chamber Changed message displays. The START button changes to CANCEL and PAUSE when the analysis starts.
Status	Queued cycle Completed cycle Current Cycle Cycle failed to complete or analysis was canceled during a step. Cycle #. Cycle number for the analysis. Elapsed Time. Amount of time elapsed since the analysis started. Position. Current plunger position.