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Contents
1. Introduction ........................................................................................... 1-1
1.1 Surface System - General Description ............................................ 1-1
1.2 Physical Description ....................................................................... 1-1 Introduction
1.3 Functional Description .................................................................... 1-3
1.4 Surface System Components ......................................................... 1-3
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2. Surface System Installation ................................................................. 2-1 System
2.1 Sensor Wiring ................................................................................. 2-1 Installation
2.1.1 Standpipe Pressure Transmitter .............................................. 2-1
2.1.2 Pump Synchronisation Sensor ............................................... 2-1 Surface
System
2.1.3 Rig Floor Display (RFD-G) ISIS 400 ....................................... 2-1 Test

2.2 System Wiring and Hook Up ........................................................... 2-1 Pre/Post Job

2.2.1 Cabling ................................................................................... 2-1 Inspection
2.2.2 Hook Up ................................................................................. 2-2 & Test

2.3 Recommended Cable Types ........................................................... 2-5 Surface

System
2.4 Hazardous Area Certification Schedule .......................................... 2-5 Setup
2.5 Barrier Certification ......................................................................... 2-6

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2.6 Serial Printer Setup ........................................................................
2.6.1 Serial Printer Protocol .............................................................
2.6.2 Self Test and Setups ...............................................................

3. Surface System Test ............................................................................. 3-1

3.1 Power Requirements ...................................................................... 3-1
2-7
2-7
2-7

3.2 Initial Power On .............................................................................. 3-1

3.2.1 Notebook PC .......................................................................... 3-1
3.2.2 Pump Synchronisation Sensors .............................................. 3-1
3.2.3 Standpipe Pressure Transmitter .............................................. 3-2
3.2.4 Graphics Rig Floor Display (RFD-G) ...................................... 3-3
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RFD-G BIOS Version ............................................................. 3-3

3.2.5 Internal Printer/Chart Recorder .............................................. 3-4 Index
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Paper Loading/Changing ....................................................... 3-4
3.2.6 Dot Matrix Printer ................................................................... 3-4
3.2.7 External Test Points ................................................................ 3-5

4. Pre & Post Job Inspection and Test .................................................... 4-1

4.1 Pre-Job Inspection and Test ........................................................... 4-1
4.1.1 Physical Inspection ................................................................. 4-1
4.1.2 Pre Job Test ............................................................................ 4-1

4.2. Post-job Inspection and Test .......................................................... 4-1

4.2.1 Cleaning and Physical Inspection ........................................... 4-1
4.2.2 Post Job Test .......................................................................... 4-1

5. Surface System Setup .......................................................................... 5-1

5.1 SIB-M Setup ................................................................................... 5-1
5.1.1 SIB-M On-line Commands ...................................................... 5-1
5.1.2 SIB-M Off-line Commands ...................................................... 5-1
5.1.3 SIB-M Power-up ..................................................................... 5-2

5.2 Orienteer Software Setup ............................................................... 5-3

5.3 WITS Setup .................................................................................... 5-3

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6. Pulse Detection ..................................................................................... 6-1
6.1 Optimising Pulse Detection and Decoding ...................................... 6-1
6.1.1 SIB-M Default Settings ........................................................... 6-1
6.1.2 Fine Tuning for Automatic Pulse Detection .............................. 6-1
6.1.3 Decoded Pulse Train Sequence on the PC ............................. 6-3
6.1.4 Understanding the Pulse Train ................................................ 6-5
6.1.5 Manual Decoding of the Pulse Train ........................................ 6-5

7. Directional Surface System Parts List ................................................ 7-1

8. Appendix ............................................................................................... 8-1

8.1 Appendix A - SIB-M Control Terminal Resets ................................. 8-1

8.2 Appendix B - Tool Modes, Status Codes and Tx. Sequences .......... 8-2
8.2.1 Directional-Only Tool Program Modes..................................... 8-2
8.2.2 Directional-Only Status Codes (Assignment 2) ....................... 8-2
8.2.3 Legal Status Codes - Directional-Only Mode .......................... 8-3
8.2.4 Directional-Only Transmission Sequences ............................... 8-4
8.2.5 Shock and Vibration (SEA Firmware MWD265) ....................... 8-4

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8.3 Appendix C - Constructing an Overlay Template .............................. 8-5
8.3.1 Introduction ............................................................................. 8-5
8.3.2 Overlay Template - Critical Dimensions .................................. 8-5

8.4 Appendix D - The Hexadecimal Number System ............................

8.4.1 Introduction .............................................................................
8.4.2 Hexadecimal - base 16 ...........................................................
8.4.3 Hexadecimal to Decimal Conversion ......................................

8.5 Appendix E - Manual Calculation of Transmitted Data ....................

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8-6
8-6
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8-7
8.5.1 Introduction ............................................................................. 8-7
8.5.2 Manual Calculations ................................................................ 8-7
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8.5.3 Two-digit Tool Face................................................................... 8-11

9. Index ...................................................................................................... 9-1

List of Illustrations

Section 1: Introduction
Fig. 1-1 Orienteer Directional MWD System ................................... 1-2
Fig. 1-2 Directional Surface System ............................................... 1-4

Section 2: Surface System Installation

Fig. 2-1 Directional Surface System Hook-up ................................. 2-2
Fig. 2-2 Cable Connection Details .................................................. 2-3
Fig. 2-3 SIB-M Rear Panel ............................................................. 2-3
Fig. 2-4 Field Cabling Details .......................................................... 2-4
Fig. 2-5 Power Barrier Box Layout .................................................. 2-5
Fig. 2-6 Text Rig Floor Display ........................................................ 2-5
Fig. 2-7 Surface System Cable Parameters .................................... 2-6
Fig. 2-8 Hazardous Area Certification ............................................. 2-7
Fig. 2-9 Barrier Certification ............................................................ 2-7

Section 3: Surface System Test

Fig. 3-1 Surface Interface Box - Front Panel ................................... 3-2

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List of Illustrations (contd) ....................................................................... Pages

Fig. 3-2 Graphics Rig Floor Display BIOS Chips ............................. 3-3 Introduction
Fig. 3-3 SIB-M Chart recorder Variants ........................................... 3-4
Fig. 3-4 SIB-M Test Point Pin Assignments .................................... 3-5
Fig. 3-5 SIB-M Test Lead Wire Identification ................................... 3-6 Surface
Fig. 3-6 Test Point Ranges and Outputs .......................................... 3-6 System
Installation

Section 6: Pulse Detection

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Fig. 6-1 Subtracted Pulse ............................................................... 6-1 System
Fig. 6-2 SIB-M Filter Settings ......................................................... 6-1 Test
Fig. 6-3 Effect of Threshold Adjustment .......................................... 6-2
Fig. 6-4 Decoded Pulse Train Sequence on the PC ........................ 6-3 Pre/Post Job
Fig. 6-5 Transmitted Pulse Train ..................................................... 6-4 Inspection
Fig. 6-6 Manual Decoding of Pulse Train using the Overlay ............ 6-5 & Test

Section 8: Appendix Surface

System
Fig. B-1 Directional-Only Tool Program Modes ............................... 8-2 Setup
Fig. B-2 Directional-Only Status Codes .......................................... 8-2

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Fig. B-3
Fig. B-4
Fig. B-5
Fig. B-6
Fig. B-7

Fig. C-1

Fig. D-1
Legal Status Codes ........................................................... 8-3
Directional-Only Transmission Sequences .......................... 8-4
Shock/Vibe Transmitted Pulse ........................................... 8-4
Re-Programming Sequences - MWD265 ............................ 8-5
Vibration Monitor Transmission Sequences ........................ 8-5

Manual Calculation Overlay ............................................... 8-5

[Hex] to Decimal Conversion Table ..................................... 8-6

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Parts List

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 Contents

Section 1 Introduction

Surface
System
Installation

Surface
System
Test

Pre/Post Job
Inspection
& Test

Surface
System
Setup

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Introduction
Pulse
Detection

Parts List

Appendix

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1.1 Surface System - General Description

The Orienteer Surface System consists of the sensors and equipment required Introduction
to receive signals from the down hole tool and recognise and process the data into
usable survey information. The Surface System also presents the results to the Direc-
tional Driller on the rig floor. Input signals from the mud pumps and the stand pipe Surface
pressure are fed into the System Interface Box. The mud pulse transmission from the System
Installation
down hole tool is automatically extracted from the raw pressure reading and passed to
the notebook PC for processing. The data is converted into Inclination, Azimuth, Ro-
Surface
tation, Temperature, Tool-face and Quality Control checks. System
Test
The Directional information is re-transmitted to the rig floor, where it is dis-
played on the Rig Floor Display. The survey information is also stored in a well file on Pre/Post Job
the computer and may be output to a printer for report generation. Inspection
& Test

A strip chart recorder allows the pressure signal to be monitored and, if neces-
Surface
sary, the transmission from the downhole tool can be decoded by hand and fed into the System
computer for manual calculation. Setup

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1.2 Physical Description

The main components of the Geolink Orienteer MWD Surface System are:

• Standpipe Pressure Transmitter (0-6000 psi)

• Pump Synchronisation Sensors - one for each pump
• System Interface Box-Multiplexed (SIB-M) with internal thermal printer.
• Hand held Control Terminal
• Notebook PC (Computer)
• Dot Matrix Printer with serial interface
• Graphics Rig Floor Display and Power Supply Box
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The Orienteer Surface System is designed for quick installation and minimum
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Note that all
Field cabling can be space requirements. All power, field sensors and displays are connected to the rear of
supplied by Geolink the System Interface Box. The Pressure Transmitter is mounted on the standpipe with
as a complete sys- the knock-on union provided with the system. The pressure signal is sent to the SIB-M
tem ready for use.
Alternatively, the
via a single pair cable.
customer may sup-
ply their own cables. The Pump Synchronisation Sensors comprise two pump stroke counters which
are mounted on the fluid ends of the mud pumps. They are wired to a junction box
mounted near the pumps and are then cabled back to the SIB-M via a two pair cable.

The Notebook PC is connected to the SIB-M via two ribbon cables. The serial
interface cable (9-pin D-type) communicates and drives the RFD-G. The parallel cable
(25-pin, D-type) provides communication between the Notebook PC and the SIB-M
for data decoding, display, and storage.

The RFD-G is connected to the SIB-M via its own power supply/barrier box
unit (PBB). The Printer is also connected to the SIB-M via the serial printer port on the
back of the SIB-M.

The Control Terminal allows the operator to communicate with the SIB-M to
optimise the automatic signal detection. The SIB-M contains an internal thermal printer
for producing a hard copy of the pulse train. An external chart recorder can also be
attached via the Test Point connection on the front of the SIB-M, if required. The
operator can select the trace output from Raw, Filtered, Subtracted or Computed data.
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Graphics RFD (70-10-007)

Pump Synchronisation Sensors
(52-00-010)

Standpipe Pressure
Transmitter (51-00-002)

Power/Barrier Box Notebook Computer (40-00-003)

(70-10-008)
Systems Interface Box
Surface (70-10-005)
Equipment

DC Auxiliary
WITS Output

3rd Party Computer

Control Terminal
(41-00-001)
Serial Printer (41-10-001)
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Downhole Equipment

TRX APC PSA SEA GRA

(not to scale)

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The SIB-M is the primary interface for all of the surface equipment which is
connected to it through the multiplexed unit on the back. The SIB-M is of modular
design and has five functional modules. They can be individually removed from the
Introduction
chassis for service, replacement or upgrade. The system contains two power supply
units. One unit supplies power to the electronics or internal modules, whilst the other
unit supplies power to the printer/chart recorder. The third module contains the Zener Surface
Barriers which isolate the pressure transducer, pump stroke counters and ISIS 200 System
Text RFD. The fourth module contains all the electronics necessary to receive the Installation
inputs from the field sensors and the signal conditioning electronics that enable it to
extract the down hole tool signal from the drilling and pump noise. The fifth module Surface
houses the two-channel thermal printer/chart recorder. System
Test

Note: below The SIB-M has an automatic switching power supply and can accept voltages
Pre/Post Job
95V the SIB-M will in the 95- 260V AC range and 50/60 Hz. An outlet on the back of the SIB-M provides Inspection
not work and above
a spare source of power (i.e. for the Notebook PC). & Test
260V there is a dan-
ger that the unit may
be permanently The SIB-M is the primary digital filter for the signal from the Stand Pipe Pres- Surface
damaged. sure Transmitter. A low pass filter is applied to the RAW STANDPIPE PRESSURE System
Setup
signal, which results in a filtered output of the pump pressure with the high frequency

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noise removed. The FILTERED SIGNAL is then passed through a digital subtraction
routine which makes use of the input from the pump synchronisation sensors (or inter-
nal clock) to remove the cyclical pressure fluctuations associated with the mud pumps.

When no data is being transmitted from downhole, the resultant Subtracted

signal should be a relatively straight line. When the tool is transmitting mud pulses the
data is seen as pressure spikes on this Subtracted trace.

The SIB-M applies WIDTH and THRESHOLD limits to screen the pressure data
and isolate the valid pulses. All legal pulses are passed to the Notebook PC for decoding.
The PC applies a secondary screening algorithm to reject any spurious pulses before
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decoding the pulse train. The resultant Survey or Tool Face data is displayed on the PC
screen, output to the printer, stored on disc and relayed to the Rig Floor Display. Index
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The Orienteer Surface System supports the use of the Wellsite Information Trans-
fer System (WITS) with an auxiliary port on the back of the SIB-M. This is a 9-pin, D-
type connector for connection to a serial cable and then a single pair, screened cable to
transmit the data in RS232 format.

1.4 Surface System Components

Refer to Fig. 1-2

The main components of the Directional Surface System are as follows:-

Description Part Number

Notebook PC (Computer) .................................... 40-00-001
Control Terininal for SIB-M................................. 41-00-001
Dot Matrix Printer with serial interface................ 41-10-001
Standpipe Pressure Transmitter............................. 51-00-001
Pump Synchronisation Sensor...............................52-00-010
System Interface Box - Multiplexed......................70-10-005
Graphics Rig Floor Display (RFD-G) .................. 70-10-007
Power Barrier Box for RFD-G ..............................70-10-008

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GTF 35R Survey Da ta
Standpipe Pressure Transmitter (51-00-001) GTF 34R INC 78°
GTF 22R AZI 23 9°
GTF 20R ROT 2 1°
GTF 20R
S10 156s 101 15s1 012 5s

Pump Synchronisation
Sensors (52-00-010)

Graphics Rig Floor Display

(70-10-007)

Field Sensors & Equipment

Power Barrier Box Notebook Computer

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1-4
(70-10-008) (40-00-001)

G EO L IN K M W D
G T F 35 R
G T F 34 R
Directional Surface System (70-00-500) (Fig. 1-2)

G T F 22 R
G T F 20 R
G T F 20 R
1 01 5 6 s10 1 1 5s1 0 1 66 s
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3rd Party Computer
Surface Interface Box WITS G EO L IN K M W D
Dot Matrix Printer (41-10-001) G T F 35 R
(Mux) Connection G T F 34 R
G T F 22 R
(70-10-005) G T F 20 R
G T F 20 R
003A 1 01 5 6 s10 1 1 5s1 0 1 66 s

Control Terminal
(41-00-001)
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Section 2 Introduction

Surface
System
Installation

Surface
System
Test

Pre/Post Job
Inspection
& Test

Surface
System
Setup

DC Pulse
Detection

Parts List

Appendix

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2.1 Sensor Wiring

The Geolink Orienteer Surface System is supplied with the necessary cable Introduction
connectors for the Pressure Transmitter, the Pump Synchronisation Sensors, and the
Rig Floor Display. The Field Cable Kit may purchased from Geolink and will be sup-
Note: Geolink plied to the relevant standard required by the rig installation (offshore or onshore). Surface
strongly recom- System
mend the use of Installation
Uninteruptable For customers wishing to supply their own Field Cable Kit, the recommended
Power Supplies cables are listed in section 2-2.
(UPS) between the Surface
Rig power supply System
and the Orienteer 2. 1.1 Standpipe Pressure Transmitter Test
Surface System. A
UPS of 2-2.5 KVA The Pressure Transmitter requires a single pair, overall screened cable. The Pre/Post Job
capacity is suffi- connectors used are four-way, one of which is left unused. The male connector Inspection
cient. & Test
(36-30-142) for the SIB-M end is wired with terminal A as the positive data signal and
terminal B as the negative data signal. The screen is connected to terminal C.
Surface
System
The Glenair Connector used on the field end is wired with terminal C as the Setup
positive data signal, and terminal B as the negative data signal (refer to fig 2-1).

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Note: The screen is NOT connected at the field end. In the unlikely event of dam-
age to the cable, any fault currents are forced to travel back to the safe area and
then are safely dissipated to ground through the Zener Barriers in the SIB-M
and/or the Power/Barrier Box. This is known as the Intrinsic Safety system (I.S.)

2.1.2 Pump Synchronisation Sensor

The Orienteer Surface System is designed to accept two Pump Synchronisation

Sensors. The Sensors require a two-pair overall screened cable. The 4-Way BICC con-
nector for the SIB-M has four sockets, with one set for each of the pump stroke counters;
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A and B are for pump 1, C and D for pump 2.

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The screen at the SIB-M end of the cable is separated from the cable prior to the
4-Way BICC connector and is attached to the EARTH connector at the rear of the
SIB-M.

A junction box should be installed to split the cabling to both mud pumps. As
the Pump Sensors are contact type devices, the wiring for the field end is unspecified.

Note the pairing of the cable at the SIB-M end (refer to Fig. 2-1).

2.1.3 Rig Floor Display (RFD-G) ISIS 400

The RFD-G requires separate Power and Communications cables. The power
cable requires a 3-pair, individual screened cable, while the communications cable
requires a 3-pair, overall screened, cable.

A Power Supply/Zener Barrier box (Power/Barrier Box - PBB) supplies power

and communications to the RFD-G and is connected to the SIB-M by the serial cable
supplied by Geolink. The PBB also contains the Zener Barriers that are required as
part of an Intrinsically Safe circuit.

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Directional Surface System Manual 2.2.1 Cabling

The following interconnecting cables are supplied by Geolink:-

1. Mains Power Cable: SIB-M POWER socket to the mains power supply.

2. Power Cable: Notebook PC mains power.

3. RS232 cable x 4: D-type, 9-way: Notebook PC to SIB-M (rear).

Serial Printer to SIB-M (rear).
Power Barrier Box to SIB-M (rear).
SIB-M to 3rd Party PC for WITS transfer.

4. Centronics Cable: D-type, 25-way: Notebook PC to SIB-M (rear).

5. Interface Cable: BT 6-way Line Socket: Control Terminal to SIB-M (front).

6. Interface Cable: Lemo, 7-way: external chart recorder to SIB-M Test Point (front).

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Notebook PC
(40-00-001)

LPT1 COM1
Dot Matrix
Printer
(41-10-001)

Serial Printer RS232

3rd Party PC
(for WITS
data transfer)

WITS - 1 Pair & Screen

RS232 Power
Comms
3 Pair, Individual Screen

Power/Barrier
Box (70-10-008)
Jcn.
Box

3 Pair &
Screen
Graphics
Rig Floor Display
(70-10-007)

Spare
(RS232)
RFD-G
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Standpipe Pressure
Pressure Tx. 1 Pair & Screen
Transmitter
(51-00-001)
SIB-M
(70-10-005) 1 Pair & Screen Pump Sensor
(52-00-010)
Pump Jcn.
Sensors 2 Pair & Screen Box
1 Pair & Screen Pump Sensor
(52-00-010)

Directional Surface System Hook-Up (Fig. 2-1)

2.2.2 Hook Up

The following procedures are used to connect the Surface System (refer to Figs. 2-1, 2-2 and 2-3):

a) Check to make sure that the on/off switches on the SIB-M, Notebook PC, Printer
and Power Barrier Box (and external Strip Chart Recorder if used) are in the OFF
position.

b) Connect the RS232 cable from the Notebook PC (COM1) port to the SERIAL
(COM1) port on the rear of the SIB-M.

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2.2.2 Hook Up (contd.)

SIB-M Ports Cable Requirements Equipment

Introduction
COMPUTER Power Cable Any

SERIAL RS232, D-type, 9-way PC, COM1

Surface
PARALLEL D-type, 25-way PC, LPT1 System
* Note that Installation
only one RFD may POWER Power Cable Mains Power
be connected to the Surface
PRINTER RS232, D-type, 9-way Dot Matrix Printer
SIB-M at any time System
RFD RS232, D-type, 9-way Power Barrier Box Test
ISIS 200 Data in RS232, D-type, 9-way PC, COM1*
Pre/Post Job
ISIS 200 To RFD Field Cable Text Rig Floor Display Inspection
& Test
SPP Field Cable SPP Transducer

PUMPS Field Cable Pump Sensors Surface

System
WITS RS232, D-type, 9-way 3rd Party PC Setup
I. S. IS Earth Lead Intrinsic Earth

DC Earth

Power Barrier
Box

PBB

PBB

PBB

c)
Main Earth Lead

Cable Requirements

Power Field Cable

Comms Field Cable

Power Cable

Cable Connection Details (Fig. 2-2)

System Earth

Equipment

RFD Power

RFD Comms

Mains Power

Connect the 25-way (parallel) cable from the Notebook PC (LPT1) port
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to the PARALLEL (LPT1) port on the back of the SIB-M. Index

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d) Connect the Power cable from the back of the Notebook PC to a suitable
power outlet (110V - 240V).

e) Connect the Control Terminal to the front of the SIB-M using the BT 6-
way interface cable.

f) Connect the Dot Matrix (Serial) Printer to the PRINTER port on the
back of the SIB-M using a 9-way RS232 cable.

C O M P U T E R L IN KS ISIS 20 0 SP P PU M P S
S ER IA L (C O M 1) PAR A LLE L (LP T1 )

D a ta
In To R FD
PR IN TER RFD
FU S E 3.15A S /B LO

R ES ET I.S. EA RTH
SPA R E DTU
(W ITS )
C O M PU T ER M U LT IPL EXE R

SIB-M Rear Panel (Fig. 2-3)

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Field Cabling Details (Fig. 2-4)

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2.2.2 Hook Up (contd.)

g) Connect the DATA port on the Power Barrier Box to the RFD port on the
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back of the SIB-M using a 9-way RS232 cable (refer to Fig. 2-5 for details
of the PBB connections).
Surface
ISIS 200 (Text) RFD Connection h) Connect the Power and System
Comms field cables to the POWER Installation
and COMMS ports on the Power
Barrier Box. Connect the other ends Surface
System
of the cables to the appropriate sock-
Test
ets on the RFD-G (or to the Rig
Floor Junction Box if one is being Pre/Post Job
used). Inspection
& Test
Note: If a junction box is in use on
the Rig Floor, it must be connected Surface
FRONT to the RFD-G using the short pig- System
ISIS 400 (Graphics) ISIS 400 (Graphics)
Setup
COMMS Connection POWER Connection tails supplied by Geolink. The dis-

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Power switch REAR Earth connection
play is certified as safe for use in
hazardous areas but only if it is
used in accordance with these pro-
cedures and with the accessories
supplied by Geolink.

Note: POWER socket is MALE;

COMMS socket is FEMALE.

i) If a Text (digital) Rig Floor

Display is to be used, connect COM
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Input voltage Mains Power Serial link to SIB-M 1 on the back of the PC to the “Data
selecter (manual) socket (not to scale) In” 9-way D-type connector in the Index
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Power Barrier Box Layout (Fig. 2-5) ISIS 200 box on the back of the SIB-
M. The field cable (terminated at the
SIB-M end with a 7-way BICC conenctor) may now be run from the
“To RFD” socket on the back of the SIB-M to the Rig Floor Display. In
order to wire-up the field end, the lower panel on the back of the Text
RFD must be removed (3 screws). Refer to Fig. 2-4 for the wiring of the
numbered connector strip inside the panel.

Text Rig Floor Display (Fig. 2-6)

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2.2.2 Hook Up (contd.)

j) Connect the Standpipe Pressure Transmitter field cable to the SPP port on the back of
the SIB-M. Connect the other end of the field cable to the Glenair connector on the
Standpipe Pressure Transmitter Assembly.

k) Wire each Pump Sensor to an appropriate length of single-pair cable. Wire the other
end Wire the other end of these cables into the junction box. Attach the 2-pair field
cable for the Pump Sensors to the junction box and attach the other end of this cable
to the PUMPS port on the back of the SIB-M. Connect the earth lead from the field
cable to the Earth connection on the back of the SIB-M.

l) If an external chart recorder is being used, connect the 7-pin Lemo to the TEST POINTS
port on the front of the SIB-M and wire the required leads to the recorder terminals.

m) Connect the SIB-M to a suitable power outlet (110V - 240V, 50-60 Hz.) using the
power cable supplied.

2.3 Recommended Cable Types

DC The following table summarises the cable parameters for the surface sensors and equip-
ment operating in an intrinsically safe area, Group 1C.

Equipment

SPP Tx.

Pump Sensors
Group

IIC

IIC
Capacitance Inductance L/R Ratio
µF

0.15

1.60
mH

0.40

0.17
µH/W
Temp. Range

33.0

21.0
-30°C-80°C
(-22°F-176°F)
-30°C-80°C
(-22°F-176°F)
-30°C-80°C
RFD-G Power IIC 1.20 1.00 19.8
(-22°F-176°F)
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-30°C-80°C
RFD-G Comms IIC 2.20 3.00 126.0
(-22°F-176°F)

Surface System Cable Parameters (Fig.2-7)

2.4 Hazardous Area Certification Schedule

The table in Fig. 2-8 lists the BASEEFA (British Approvals Service for Electrical Appara-
tus in Flammable Atmospheres) certificate numbers and associated limits of operation. The fol-
lowing notes apply:

a) The cable with number of pairs specified must be shielded twistwd pairs. A mini-
mum conductor size of 20AWG is recommended along with an insulation sheath
and armouring to the requirements of the individual rig/installation.

Note: In order to comply with Intrinsically Safe Wiring Regulations, cable shields must be
continued through any junction boxes and cable shields should not be connected at the sen-
sor (hazardous location) end.

b) The I.S. ground terminal on the rear of the SIB-M must be connected to the Intrin-
sically Safe ground point of the rig/installation by an independant and identified
conductor having a resistance of not more than 1Ω Ω.

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c) In applications not requiring hazardous area certification, the I.S. ground
terminal must be linked to the protective earth terminal.

Introduction
Equipment Certificate Number Cable Type
Surface
BASEEFA: Ex84B2218 1Pair, Twisted System
SPP Transmitter
EEx ia IIC T5 Overall Screen Installation

2 t wisted pairs Surface

Pump Sensors No certificate required
Overall screen System
Test
BASEEFA: EX93C2184 3 t wisted pairs
RFD-G Power
EEX ia IIC T4 Individual screens Pre/Post Job
Inspection
BASEEFA: EX93C2184 3 t wisted pairs & Test
RFD-G Comms
EEX ia IIC T4 Overall screen
Surface
Hazardous Area Certification (Fig. 2-8) System
Setup
2.5 Barrier Certification

DC
MTL 767+

MTL 715+

MTL 760
Refer to Fig. 2-9.

Barrier Type Certificate Number

BASEEFA Ex 832452
EEx ia IIC T6
Where installed

Power/Barrier Box
RGD-G (ISIS 400)
Pulse
Detection

Parts List

Appendix

Euro Block 90A Series (From Aug. '93)

Index
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STL E923+

BASEEFA Ex 92C2443
STL E925R SIB-M (and SIB)
EEX ia IIC T6

STL E 933+

Euro Block 90 Series (To Aug. '93)

STL E923+

BASEEFA Ex 84B2235
STL E925R SIB-M (and SIB)
EEX ia IIC T6

STL E 933+

Barrier Certification (Fig. 2-9)

Within the Orienteer Surface System there are safety barriers for each surface
Note: Barrier sensor. These are required to ensure the system functions in an intrinsically safe man-
tests are detailed in ner.
the Geolink Sys-
tems Troubleshoot-
ing Guide. The barriers have two functions:

a) To limit any fault current to the hazardous area that may arise if there is
a problem with the system.

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b) To provide a path to ground for fault currents (this is the reason that the cable
shields are not connected at the sensor end and are connected through any interme-
diate junction boxes).

2.6 Serial Printer Setup

2.6.1 Serial Printer Protocol

To operate with Orienteer, the serial printer must be set up as follows:

Baud Rate: 9600

No. of bits: 8
Stop Bit: One
Parity: None

2.6.2 Self-Test and Setups

To start the printer’s self-test, first switch the printer off. Hold down the ‘LF/FF’ (Line
Feed/Form Feed) button on the printer’s front panel and switch the printer on. The printer will

DC
now print out the entire character set in all the available fonts. To stop the self-test switch the
printer off.

To enter the printer’s setup menus, first switch the printer off. Hold down the FONT button
and turn the printer on. The language should be selected first and then the printer will print out a
list of the current settings. Follow the printed instructions if the settings need to be changed.
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Section 3 Introduction

Surface
System
Installation

Surface
System
Test

Pre/Post Job
Inspection
& Test

Surface
System
Setup

DC Pulse
Detection

Parts List

Appendix

Surface System Test Index

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Connect up the Surface System as described in Section 2.2.2 - Hook Up.

3.1 Power Requirements Introduction

Note: Geolink The Multiplexed SIB is designed to operate from a mains supply ranging be-
strongly recom- tween 93 - 264 VAC and 47 - 63 Hz. It contains two auto-ranging power supply units:- Surface
mend the use of System
Uninteruptable Installation
Power Supplies • Monovolt PSU: input 93-264 VAC - output 15V: supplies Internal Printer
(UPS) between the
Surface
Rig power supply • Trivolt PSU: input 93-264 VAC - output ±15V & +5V: supplies Zener Barriers and System
and the Orienteer
Electronics Module. Test
Surface System. A
UPS of 2-2.5 KVA
capacity is suffi- Note: The PSU’s in earlier non-multiplexed SIB’s must be manually switched to Pre/Post Job
cient. match the incoming voltage. The Trivolt PSU has a small slide switch on Inspection
& Test
the bottom edge which selects between 110 and 220 VAC.
The Monovolt PSU has a rotary switch on the side which selects between
Surface
120 and 240 VAC. Failure to set these switches for the correct mains volt- System
age can result in damage to both PSU’s. Setup

DC The Notebook PC is designed to accept AC input voltages of 100-240 volts,

and 50-60 Hertz. If at all possible, the PC should be plugged into the power outlet on
the back of the SIB-M. This will provide extra protection for the PC as the SIB-M
Power inlet and outlet are both fused. The other peripheral devices such as the dot
matrix printer [and external strip chart recorder if needed] will be supplied with the
designated power requirements.

3.2 Initial Power On

The SIB-M completes a self test each time the power switch on the back of the
unit is turned on (or the mains power is turned off and on, as with a power failure).
Pulse
Detection

Parts List

Appendix

When the switch is first turned on, there will be a 3 second delay, then the power will Index
come on and the red and green [Activity] lamps will flash on. The green lamps on the
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PSU’s will light.

The Control Terminal will beep and display [DIGBY 16-Revision 1] for SIB’s
with Serial nos. 501 and above (or for SIB’s with Serial Nos. up to 300 that have had a
printer retrofit). SIB’s with Serial nos. up to 300 (with the original printer) will display
[DIGBY 6-Revision 3]. The SIB-M will automatically enter the on-line mode and no
further action is required to initiate the system. The display on the Control Terminal
will scroll the hexadecimal values of the baseline variations on the subtracted trace
[0001-0004]. If the Pump Select switch is not set to the internal Clock the Control
Terminal will display [BUFFER OVERFLOW] unless the pump switch is being acti-
vated. Refer to section 3.2.2 for more details.

3.2.1 Notebook PC

When the power to the Notebook PC is turned on, the computer will complete
it’s self check operation and then display the Power-Up menu along with the Geolink
copyright message. The operator can then select the option desired.

3.2.2 Pump Synchronisation Sensors

The three position switch labelled [PUMP 1], [CLOCK], [PUMP 2] should be
set to [CLOCK] position. The [PUMP] Activity lamp will flash according to the rate
selected on the internal clock. An adjustment dial is located on the front of the SIB-M
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and the [CLOCK] rate can be altered by turning the dial.

The Pump Sensors can be tested by moving the rod attached to the switch. The light above
the pump selected should flash, and the [PUMP] Activity lamp should also light. Repeat several
times. The second Pump Sensor can be tested by flicking the rod back and forward several times
and checking that the LED flashes.

3.2.3 Standpipe Pressure Transmitter

When the Stanpipe Pressure Transmitter is reading pressure greater then 250 psi, the yellow
activity light marked [PRESSURE] on the front of the SIB-M will be lit. If there is no pressure on the
standpipe, several checks can be made to ensure the Pressure Transmitter and cable are functional.

Select position [1] with the [TEST POINT SELECTOR] (refer to fig 3-1). The meter on the
front panel of the SIB-M should read zero (0) with the Pressure Transmitter disconnected. Note:
This will be the case with the cable connected or not. The meter will read approximately 0.5 if the
transmitter is connected to the SIB-M, but there is no pressure on the standpipe.

DC The meter will display a value between one (1) and five (5) if the Pressure Transmitter is

Chart Recorder Activity Lamps Panel Meter

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Zener Barriers Monovolt Pump/Clock Clock Rate Test Point TriVolt
Module PSU Selector Adjust Selector PSU
Test Point/
External Recorder

Control Terminal

Surface Interface Box - Front Panel

(Fig. 3-1)

(not to scale)

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3.2.3 Standpipe Pressure Transmitter (contd)

reading a standpipe pressure between 0 and 6000 psi. Note: 6000 psi corresponds to 5
Introduction
on the panel meter) therefore an estimate of the standpipe pressure can be obtained
from the meter reading.
Surface
3.2.4 Graphics Rig Floor Display (RFD-G) System
Installation
When the rig floor display is initially powered up the Geolink firmware version
is displayed in the format Vn.nn. The Toolface bullseye is drawn and [RFD Powerup/ Surface
No Dynamic Surveys Yet] is displayed on the screen. To check the communications System
Test
link between the PC and the RFD-G send a message to the display using the Orienteer
software. Before attempting to send a message make sure the following options have
Pre/Post Job
been selected: Inspection
& Test
• Set the System Interface Box type to MUXED SIB from the [Set Up] Menu
Surface
• Set the RFD type to GRAPHICS CHECK from the [RFD] Menu System
Setup

DC
• Toggle the RFD to ON from the [RFD] Menu

To send a message select <Send Message> from the [RFD] Menu. Type your
message eg. RFD TEST and press the <Control> + <Enter> key combination to send
the message to the display.

Note: The display contrast may need to be adjusted to allow normal viewing of
the screen. This is done by pressing the ↑ or ↓ buttons on the display front
panel.

RFD-G BIOS Version

Pulse
Detection

Parts List

Appendix

The RFD-G has a set of BIOS EPROMS (2) fitted to the circuit board. The Index
current version of this is v3.02 which replaces the older v2.03. If the RFD-G is hang-
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ing up and normal re-boot procedures do not work (refer to the Troubleshooting Guide),
check the BIOS chips inside the display (refer to Fig. 3-2). The EPROMS must be
changed to ensure correct operation in all circumstances.

BIOS EPROMS
IO S 3 .0 2

IO S 3 .0 2

V 1 .06

Geolink EPROM

Graphics Rig Floor Display BIOS Chips (Fig. 3-2)

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3.2.4 Graphics Rig Floor Display (RFD-G) (contd)

Note: When changing the BIOS EPROMS, make sure the power is off and anti-static protec-
tion is used (rubber mats and/or straps).

3.2.5 Internal Printer/Chart Recorder

Refer to Fig. 3-3.

The Internal Printer is

inactive when the SIB-M is
initially powered up. Pressing
the <P> key on the Control
Terminal (with the SIB-M in
online or offline mode) will
activate the Printer and switch
it to slow chart speed (10 mm/
min). Pressing the <P> key
again will toggle the Printer to

DC
fast chart speed (256 mm/
min). Pressing the <P> key
again will toggle the Printer
Off.

Note: a) The <P> option has

no effect on the chart
speed of an external
chart recorder.

b) SIB’s with serial

SIB-M Front View - New Style Printer

nos. up to 300 origi-

nally had different
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internal chart re-
corders, chart re-
corder power sup-
plies and firmware.
These chart record-
ers and electronics
modules are NOT in- SIB-M Front View - Old Style Printer
terchangeable with
the parts in SIB’s Chart Recorder Variants (Fig. 3-3)
with serial nos. of 501
and above (there are no SIB’s with serial nos. between 300 and 501; the numbering
system was changed to identify the change of printers). Should a chart recorder from
a pre-300 series SIB require changing, the complete SIB must be returned to Geolink.

Paper Loading/Changing - New Chart Recorders

With power removed from the recorder:

a) Open the carriage by pulling forward on the finger grip on the right hand side of the
carriage. Remove the spool from the old roll of paper.

b) Insert the new paper roll onto the paper spindle with the leading edge unrolling
from the bottom. Unroll about 6 inches (15cm) of paper.

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3.2.5 Internal Printer/Chart Recorder (contd)
Note: trouble-
shooting the Serial
communications c) Pass the unrolled paper over the rubber pressure roller and partially close
Introduction
using the PC and the carriage.
Printer is covered
in the Trouble-
shooting Guide, a
d) Insert the leading edge of the paper into the slot in the front of the car- Surface
separate reference riage. Push the paper into this slot until it emerges from the paper exit System
text available from slot at the bottom of the carriage platten. Installation
Geolink.
e) Close the carriage fully. Surface
System
Test
With the power applied to the recorder (chart halted due to paper out):
Pre/Post Job
a) Open the carriage by pulling forward on the finger grip on the right Inspection
hand side of the carriage. Remove the spool from the old roll of paper. & Test

b) Insert the new paper roll onto the paper spindle with the leading edge Surface
System
unrolling from the bottom. Unroll about 6 inches (15cm) of paper.
Setup

DC c)

d)
Pass the unrolled paper over the rubber pressure roller and partially close
the carriage.

Insert the leading edge of the paper into the slot in the front of the car-
riage. Continue pushing the paper into the slot until the chart drive starts.

3.2.6 Dot Matrix Printer

The standard printer supplied with the Directional Surface System has a serial
communications interface. To test the printer select the <Editor> option from the
Orienteer start-up menu. Select <Print Survey Records> from the <Print> sub menu.
Pulse
Detection

Parts List

Appendix

Enter the range of survey records to print and select the <PC-Muxed SIB- Printer/
Tool> and <COMl> options. The survey records will begin printing on the dot matrix Index
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printer.

3.2.7 External Test Points

Pin Function
1 TP1: Raw Standpipe Pressure
2 TP2: Filtered Standpipe Pressure
3 TP4: Subtracted Standpipe Signal
4 TP5: Pump Switch Output
5 TP6: 5V PSU
6 TP8: Pulse Data Output
SIB-M Mini-Lemo 7 Ground

SIB-M Test Point Pin Assignments (Fig. 3-4)

Refer to Figs. 3-4, 3-5 and 3-6.

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3.2.7 External Test Points (contd)
raw and filtered signals to an external chart recorder. As an alternative to the SIB’s internal re-
corder this has two advantages:-

1. The chart recorder is bigger, making it easier to hand decode the MWD signal if
necessary.

2. With a multi-pen recorder, the raw, filtered subtracted and data signals can be dis-
played simultaneously.

The external test point is also a very convenient way Pin Description
of measuring and testing the output of both the analogue and
pulse data signals from the SIB in the event that a fault is 1 TP1: Brown and Black
suspected. The pin assignments for the mini-Lemo on the 2 TP2: Red and Black
front of the SIB are detailed in Fig. 3-4. Note that not all of
these pins are connected to the test lead provided with the 4 TP4: Yellow and Black
SIB-M; Pump Switch Output and the 5V test supply are not
6 TP8: White and Black
available.
SIB-M Test Lead Wire

DC The wire descriptions for the test lead are as shown in

Fig. 3-5. Note that Black is Ground in all cases.
Identification (Fig. 3-5)

When testing the equipment the user needs to know what the expected voltage outputs are
from the four available test points and their range. Refer to Fig. 3-6 for details of voltage output and
range for each available test point. Note that TP1 and TP2 are simple analogue equivalents of the
standpipe pressure. The 4-20 mA signal being returned from the sensor is converted into a DC
voltage for processing and display. It is possible to reproduce the SPP transducer response in the
workshop by placing a variable resistance across the SPP terminals. A resistance of 5.3kΩ will
give a current of 4mA and 610Ω gives a current of 20mA.

Test Point Range Voltage Output

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TP1 0 - 6000 psi ~1V - ~5V
TP2 0 - 6000 psi ~1V - ~5V
TP4 n/a ~2.5V (varies during pulses)
TP8 n/a ~0V rising to ~5V during a pulse
Test Point Ranges and Outputs (Fig. 3-6)

TP4 is set up with a DC offset that is designed to place it in the center of the internal chart
recorder trace. Variations caused by pulses or noise will show as swings below or above the base-
line with a following opposite swing caused by the subtraction filtering system.

TP8 is the same square wave signal that is shown on the SIB’s internal chart recorder.
Actual amplitude and duration of this signal will vary according to the pulse height and width.

A further use of the raw SPP output is in the estimation of the actual pressure being read by
the sensor. The following equation allows the operator to calculate the pressure knowing the volt-
age present at the test point:-

SPP = (V-1)/0.00067

(SPP = pressure in psi; V = volts)

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Section 4 Introduction

Surface
System
Installation

Surface
System
Test

Pre/Post
Job
Inspection
& Test

Surface
System
Setup

DC Pulse
Detection

Parts List

Appendix

Pre & Post-Job Inspection Index

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4.1 Pre-Job Inspection and Test

The operator should make a complete physical inspection and test of the sur- Introduction
face system before it is passed for field operations.

4.1.1 Physical Inspection Surface

System
Installation
The physical inspection of the surface system should include a quick inventory
of the components that make up the system, paying special attention to the cables and Surface
connectors. System
Test
4.1.2 Pre Job Test
Pre/Post Job
The Orienteer Surface system should be cabled together, powered up, and tested Inspection
& Test
as outlined in Section 3. Cables, connectors, junction boxes and sensors should be
tested at this point. This will be the final check of the system before being packaged
Surface
for shipment to the well site. System
Setup
4.2. Post-job Inspection and Test

DC When the MWD system is returned from the well site, the surface system should
be cleaned and inspected. It should then be subject to a complete test to determine if
there are any problems with the components of the system.

4.2.1 Cleaning and Physical Inspection

a) The components of the surface system should be cleaned with a damp

rag to remove any dirt or dust.
Pulse
Detection

Parts List

Appendix

b) The keyboard of the Laptop PC should be cleaned with compressed air

to remove the dust. The screen should be wiped with a damp rag. Do not Index
use a solvent as this may damage the screen and plastic.
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c) Clean the external printer with compressed air to remove any dust and
paper particles. Do not use solvent as this may damage the plastic. Re-
place the dust shield when completed.

d) Check the connectors on the cables. Clean with a non-deposit Contact

Cleaner.

e) Check the connectors for pushed, bent, or otherwise damaged pins or

sockets. Repair or replace as necessary.

f) Check that the connectors have not be pulled from the cables. Check the
connectors on the ribbon cables for good contact.

g) Check the Pump Sensor, Pressure Transmitter, and RFD cables for dam-
age. Check for continuity and shorts on all cables.

4.2.2 Post Job Test

The surface system should be cabled together and powered up. A complete test
of the surface system as outlined in Section 2 should be completed to ensure that the
system is functioning normally. If there are doubts about any component, it should be
tagged for repair.
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Section 5 Introduction

Surface
System
Installation

Surface
System
Test

Pre/Post Job
Inspection
& Test

Surface
System
Setup

DC Pulse
Detection

Parts List

Appendix

Index
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The following section deals with setting up the Laptop Computer and the Sys-
tem Interface Box from the beginning of a new well. In-depth software description is
covered in the Geolink publication ”Orienteer Software Manual” and fault-finding or Introduction
troubleshooting is dealt with in the publication “The Orienteer MWD System Trouble-
shooting Guide”.
Surface
System Set-up is covered under the two main headings of: System
Installation
• SIB-M Setup • Orienteer Software Startup
Surface
System
5.1 SIB-M Setup Test
Pre/Post
Setup commands for the SIB-M (70-10-005) are accessed from the Control Terminal Job
(41-00-001). The SIB-M operates in two modes, On-line Mode and Off-line Mode. Inspection &
Test
The keyboard commands and their functions are listed below:
Surface
5.1.1 SIB-M On-line Commands System
Setup
• [CR] - CARRIAGE RETURN: toggles SIB-M to OFFLINE mode.

DC • [D] -

• [F] -
DISPLAY: displays the current settings for Width (W), Threshold
(T), and Filter (F) on the Terminal screen and on the thermal printer.
Default values are: W-05, T-0020 and F-03.

FORCE THRESHOLD: marks the current threshold level on the

printer (printer should be running on FAST - 256mm/min on a
mutiplied trace.). This is useful for optimising pulse detection (refer
to Fig. 5-1).
Note: The command will briefly put system offline affecting detec-
tion if used during a transmission sequence.
Pulse
Detection

Parts List

Appendix

Index
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SIB Chart Output Threshold

Subtracted Trace

Pulse
Detected

Effect of the F Command (Fig. 5-1)

• [I] - INCREASE: increases the Threshold by 04 (1.8 psi).

• [R] - REDUCE: reduces the Threshold by 04.

• [T] - TOGGLE: switches between Raw, Raw x 2 and Subtracted data.

• [M] - MULTIPLIER: controls amplification of Subtracted signal on the

internal Thermal Printer. Pressing ‘M’ steps through the options, 0-

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7, and then wraps around to 0 again.

• [P] - PRINTER: this switches the internal thermal printer between OFF, SLOW
(10mm/minute) and FAST (256mm/minute). The fast mode is used for hand-
pulling of surveys and tool-face if required (see Appendix for description and
use of the Pulse Detection Overlay).

5.1.2 SIB-M Off-line Commands

• [B] - BUFFER: toggles SIB-M to ONLINE mode (there may be a delay of several
seconds).

• [D] - DISPLAY: displays the current Width/Threshold/Filter settings on the terminal

screen and internal printer.

• [H] - PULSE TYPE TOGGLE: allows the selection of negative or positive pulse
See Appendix type. The SIB maintains the pulse configuration as long as the SIB remains
for SIB-M Control
Terminal Resets
powered.

DC • [I] -

• [S] -
INPUT DIVIDER: divides the selected pump input at very high pump rates. The
default is to divide by 01 and the valid range is 00 - 0F.

SET PARAMETERS: allows the main detection parameters to be altered to

optimise pulse detection.

• MINIMUM PULSE WIDTH: the number of contiguous samples above the

THRESHOLD necessary to qualify as a pulse. This is expressed as a decimal
number between 1 and 99. The system default is 05.

• THRESHOLD: the height a pulse needs to reach before it will be detected.

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[Hex] to PSI conversion:1 Hex count = 0.458 psi

Default Threshold: = 0020[hex] = 32[decimal] = 14.65 psi

• FILTER: the LOW PASS filter frequency. Fluctuations in the RAW signal
above this level are cut out by the filter and every thing below is passed through
to the SUBTRACTION routine.
If at any time
the SIB-M should Allowable Inputs: 01 = 0.5Hz
“lock up”, the first 02 = 1.0Hz
course of action 03 = 1.5Hz [DEFAULT]
should be to press
04 = 2.0Hz
the red “RESET”
button on the back 05 = 2.5Hz
of the unit. This 06 = 3.0Hz
will re-boot the 07 = 3.5Hz
SIB-M without
08 = 4.0Hz
removing the
power or resetting
the Control Note: do not use <CR> to enter these numbers.
Terminal defaults.
• [T] - TOGGLE: switches the thermal printer output from SUBTRACTED
(default) to RAW to RAWx2.

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5.1.3 SIB-M Power-up

The following steps should be followed when powering-up the SIB-M:

Introduction

a) Make sure all connections to the rest of the surface system on the back
panel are correct and secure. Make sure the Control Terminal is con- Surface
nected to the Front Panel. System
b) Switch the SIB-M on using the switch on the back panel. Installation

c) Wait for the self-test to finish; check that the Control Terminal displays Surface
System
“Digby 16 - Revision1” for 500 series SIB’s (serial nos. 501 and above) Test
and “Digby 6 - Revision3” for SIB’s with serial nos. 300 and below.
Pre/Post
Job
Note: the screen contrast may need adjusting; do this using the black wheel on Inspection &
the side of the terminal. Test

d) Check that the panel meter displays approximately 0.5; this will verify Surface
System
that the SPP sensor is attached and functioning correctly.
Setup

DC e)

f)

g)
Set the pump-select switch to “Clock” and ensure the LED flashes. At
the same time, check that the display on the Control Terminal is scroll-
ing in time with the flashing LED. The values should represent the pres-
sure level (background noise) with the pumps off.

Press [D] on the Control Terminal and watch the screen for the current
values of WIDTH, THRESHOLD and FILTER to be displayed. They
should be the default values: 05, 0020, 03. They will also be printed on
the internal printer.

Press [M] on the Control Terminal the required amount of times to change
Pulse
Detection

Parts List

Appendix

the chart multiplier to 4 or 5 (4 is probably better for Shallow Tests).

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The SIB-M is now set up, ready for a Shallow Test. Fine tuning of the Pulse
Detection may be required when drilling commences. See Section 6 for details.

5.2 Orienteer Software Setup

The software on the Laptop PC must now be made ready to receive signals
from the SIB-M. This can involve the creation of a new Well File if this is the first run
of a new well. The following list takes the operator through a standard well set-up on
the PC. Further details of software commands can be found in the Geolink publication
“ Orienteer Software Manual”. Text in < > refers to menu choices, with those in UP-
PER CASE being main menu options.

a) Switch on the PC. After going through the boot process, the screen will
display the Geolink License and Copyright Agreement; press any key to get to
the main menu.

b) Create New Well File: <EDITOR>

<File> → <New> and follow on-screen prompts.

c) Update Well Record: <EDITOR>

<Edit> → <Well Record> and edit as required.

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Directional Surface System manual d) New Tool Run Record: <EDITOR>
<Edit> → <Create a new Tool Run Record> and edit as re-
quired.

e) Online Pulse Detection: <ORIENTEER>

<Set Up> → <File Selection> and choose relevant
e) (contd) Well File from the list.

<Set Up> → <Printer On/Off Toggle> to switch the dot ma-

trix printer on. This is indicated in the Run-Time Environ-
ment window at the bottom of the screen.
<Set Up> → <Timing Configuration> and check the defaults
(0.25, 1.2, 0.75, -0.370, 0.370). DO NOT CHANGE THE
DEFAULTS.

<Set Up> → <Inc display format>

<Set Up> → <Azi display format>

<Set Up> → <Set Pulse Counter> (= 0 for a new Transmitter

DC and displayed in the Run-Time Environment window).

<Set Up> → <Set Circulating Hours> (= 0 for new a tool run

and is displayed in the Run-Time Environment window).

<ORIENTEER>
<Rfd> → <RFD On/Off - Toggle> and status displayed in the
Run-Time Environment window.

<Rfd> → <RFD Type> and status displayed in the Run-Time

Environment window.

<Rfd> → <Send Message> to test function of the display.

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<ORIENTEER>
<Critical> and edit as required. Note: make sure that ‘Tool
Orientation’ is set to ‘TX UP’ or else the Inclination calcu-
lations will be 180° out. This may be verified in the ‘Run
Time Environment’ window.

THIS LAST OPTION IS VITAL FOR THE CORRECT CALCULATION OF SUR-

VEYS AND TOOL-FACE AS IT CONTAINS INPUTS FOR MAGNETIC DECLI-
NATION, TOOL-FACE OFFSET, CROSS-OVER ANGLE AND TIE-IN DATA.

The Pulse Detection System is now ready for use.

5.3 Wellsite Information Transfer Specifications (W.I.T.S.) Setup

The MWD operator has very little to do with the WITS setup other than to ensure the data
is reaching the remote PC. When a survey is verified the information is automatically transmitted
to the SIB-M auxiliary (SPARE) port in the following format:-

WitsStart
“0708”, survey.depth
“0713”, survey.inc

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“0715”, survey.azi
“0716”, survey.MTF
“0718”, survey.GTF
“0835”, survey.temp Introduction
WitsEnd
Surface
‘WitsStart’ and ‘WitsEnd’ are unique data strings that tell the remote PC that a
System
WITS data package is about to be transmitted or that transmission is complete. Con- Installation
figuration of the remote PC should be to the instructions of the company supplying the
receiving software. Surface
System
All Gamma Ray updates (including those manually entered) are transmitted to Test
the auxiliary port in the following format:- Pre/Post
Job
Inspection &
WitsStart Test
“0821”, gamma depth
“0824”, apivalue Surface
WitsEnd System
Setup

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Parts List

Appendix

Index
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Section 6 Introduction

Surface
Pulse System
Width Installation
Limit
Surface
Pulse Threshold System
Level Test

Pre/Post Job
Inspection
& Test

Surface
Detected Shadow System
Pulse Width Pulse Setup

0-9
s DC Data Pulse sent to PC

Sync & Ref sequence decoded (2 pulses, 2.5 sec apart)

Normal Data Pulse decoded (hex) [0-9 decimal]

A-F Normal Data Pulse decoded (hex) [10-15 decimal)

N Narrow pulse decoded - Pulse Width < 0.25 seconds [default]

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W Wide Pulse decoded - Pulse Width > 1.2 seconds [default]

Index
L Illegal Pulse decoded - < minimum data width [3.5 seconds]
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H Illegal Pulse decoded - > maximum data width [15.5 seconds]

I Illegal Pulse decoded - outside Timing Deviation [+/- 0.37 seconds]

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6.1 Optimising Pulse Detection and Decoding

6.1.1 SIB-M Default Settings Pulse Width

(not to scale) Introduction
Limit
Refer to Fig. 6-1.
Surface
System
For a pulse to be detected by the SIB-M, Pulse Threshold
Installation
it must exceed the THRESHOLD level (psi) for Level
a time in excess of the WIDTH limit (seconds). Surface
System
The SIB-M default settings (for Digby Test
16-Ver. 1) are as follows:
Pre/Post Job
Inspection
Width: 05 (hex)* [0.25sec] Detected Shadow & Test
Pulse Width Pulse
Threshold: 0020 (hex) [14.65psi] Surface
Data Pulse sent to PC System
Filter: 03 (hex) [1.5Hz] Setup
Subtracted Pulse (Fig. 6-1)

DC Multiplier: 00 [no multiplier]

The default Pulse Width Timings on the PC are:

Minimum Pulse Width = 0.25 seconds*

Maximum Pulse Width = 1.2 seconds*

*There is normally no need to change these default settings; it is only in excep-

tional circumstances that these values have to be altered. It is important that they are
returned to the original values whenever possible.
Pulse
Detection

Parts List

Appendix

The filter in the SIB-M is a switchable low- Cut-Off

Filter Setting Index
pass filter, the cut-off frequency of which may be Frequency (Hz)
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changed using the S command on the control ter- 08 4. 0
minal. The following table shows the allowable
07 3.5
settings for the filter:-
06 3.0
05 2.5
6.1.2 Fine Tuning for Automatic Pulse
04 2.0
Detection
03 (default) 1.5
Follow these steps to achieve automatic 02 1.0
pulse detection (it is assumed that the hydraulic 01 0.5
conditions in the well have been optimised for the
MWD signal): SIB-M Filter Settings
(Fig. 6-2)
Refer to Fig. 6-3.

a) Start the SIB with the default settings (see 6.1.1) but change the Chart
Multiplier to 05/06 - [M].

b) Turn the internal printer ON to fast - [P]

c) Mark the THRESHOLD level on the chart - [F]

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CONFIDENTIAL
Subtracted Pulse Trace Threshold Pulse Detection Pulse Decoding Recommended
[Idealised] Level [SIB] [Laptop PC] Action

All Pulses <0.25 seconds Reduce Threshold Level [R]

Narrower Pulses Detected
are decoded as [N] and
High Some Pulses may be missed
rejected. Typical pulse train: (and/or reduce Min pulse width
(especially the <REF> pulse
s10NN55NH1N4N timing on the PC)
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6-2
All Pulses wil be Decoded
Typical pulse train:
Auto-Detection s10125s10145s10.... Pulse Detection and Decoding
Optimum
of all Pulses are Optimised
[L, H, W, and I may occasionally be
decoded]

All Pulses >1.2 seconds Increase Threshold Level [I]

6.1 Optimising Pulse Detection and Decoding (contd)

DC Wider Pulses Detected

are decoded as[W] and rejected

Effect of Threshold Adjustment (Fig. 6-3)

Low Some extra spurious
Typical pulse train: (and/or increase Max pulse
pulses may be detected
sL1W4WILHW2sLW width timing on the PC)

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6.1.2 Fine Tuning for Automatic Pulse Detection (contd)
d) Check the size of the pulses on the chart against the THRESHOLD level;
all pulses should exceed the THRESHOLD and be detected as a pulse. Introduction

e) If all pulses are auto-detected (no [N] or [W] on the PC), no further
Surface
adjustment is necessary. System
Installation
f) If auto-detection is not happening, adjust the THRESHOLD using [I]
and [R] until it does. Surface
System
Test
g) Check that pulses are within width limits on the PC (no [N] or [W]).
Pre/Post Job
h) Re-adjust THRESHOLD to auto-detect all legal pulses. Inspection
& Test
6.1.3 Decoded Pulse Train Sequence on the PC
Surface
All pulses DETECTED by the SIB-M are passed to the PC for further screening System
and de-coding. The following table lists all the codes that may appear in the Run- Setup

DC
Time Environment window in the main Orienteer pulse detection screen:

W
s

0-9
Sync & Ref sequence decoded (2 pulses, 2.5 sec apart)

Normal Data Pulse decoded (hex) [0-9 decimal]

A-F Normal Data Pulse decoded (hex) [10-15 decimal)

N Narrow pulse decoded - Pulse Width < 0.25 seconds [default]

Wide Pulse decoded - Pulse Width > 1.2 seconds [default]

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L Illegal Pulse decoded - < minimum data width [3.5 seconds]

Index
H Illegal Pulse decoded - > maximum data width [15.5 seconds]
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I Illegal Pulse decoded - outside Timing Deviation [+/- 0.37 seconds]

Decoded Pulse Train Sequence on the PC (Fig. 6-4)

Notes: i) The Sync and Ref(erence) sequence is unique to a packet of data. These two
pulses are 2.5 seconds apart and this timing is not repeated during transmis-
sion of a survey or tool face update.
ii) If [N] and/or [W] is received, the Pulse Width that the PC will accept may
be changed in the <ORIENTEER> <Set Up> <Timing Configuration> menu.
Changing the Pulse Width should only be done in exceptional circumstances
(very heavy muds, under-balance drilling) and the defaults should be re-
applied whenever possible (exiting and re-starting Orienteer will re-apply
the defaults).
iii) When an [L] is received, this means that the time between pulses was too
short. The minimum data interval is 3.5 seconds; this occurs between the Ref
pulse and the [0] data pulse.
iv) When an [H] is received, this means that the time between two pulses was
too long. The maximum time between data pulses is 15.5 seconds; this oc-
curs between the Ref pulse and the [F] data pulse. The [H] condition can also
be indicated when the computer falsely detects the gap between updates as
valid data i.e. between SR’s in Economy Mode.

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= Sync Pulse Transmitted Pulse Train
= Reference Pulse (Fig. 6-5)

Static Survey Data

= Status Code
Pulse Train:
=Inclination 1
sR833458A0A30E29F3 (hex)
=Inclination 2
20s Decoded by the PC:
Status Code = 8 = Computed Static
=Inclination 3 (VB+/- OK, GN OK)

=Azimuth 1 Inclination = 334 (hex) = 82.0°

Azimuth1 = 58A (hex) = 141.8°

=Azimuth 2
Rotation2 = 0A3 (hex) = 163°
40s
STATIC SURVEY

Temperature = 0E (hex) = 28°

=Azimuth 3

60s
DC =Rotation 1

=Rotation 2

=Rotation 3

= Temperature 1
HL = 29F (hex) = 53.68µT

Assignment = 3 = Directional/Gamma

NOTES:
1. To obtain True Azimuth, the
Magnetic Declination must be
added. To obtain Grid Azimuth, the
Magnetic Declination and Grid
Convergence must be added.*

2. To obtain the Tool Face of the

= Temperature 2 deflecting tool (PDM/Turbine), the
Tool Face Offset must be added.*
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= HL 1

* Magnetic Declination, Grid Con-

80s vergence and Tool Face Offset are all
= HL 2 inputs to the Orienteer program and
are applied automatically to survey
data.

= HL 3 To convert the pulse train to

Inc, Azi. etc, see Appendix for a list
= Assignment Code of calculations.

= Sync Pulse
Dynamic Survey Data
120s = Reference Pulse
DYNAMIC SURVEY

= Status Code Pulse Train: sR1042 (hex)

=Tool Face 1
Decoded by the PC:
=Tool Face 2 Status Code = 1 = Gravity Steering

=Tool Face 3 Tool Face2 = 042 (hex) = 6.6° or 6°R

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6.1.4 Understanding the Pulse Train

It is important for the Orienteer operator to recognize the various components

Introduction
of the transmitted pulse train. Refer to Fig. 6-5 for a full explanation of a Static Survey
pulse train followed by a Dynamic Tool Face update.
Surface
The actual pulse train comes from a real well but has been reduced to fit in the System
page. The calculations used to convert the hexadecimal pulses to data values are de- Installation
tailed in the Appendix.
Surface
System
6.1.5 Manual Decoding of the Pulse Train Test

A manual technique exists to enable the MWD operator to decode surveys by Pre/Post Job
hand if difficulties are experienced with automatic detection. The method utilises the Inspection
Construction Overlay Template (see Fig. 6-6) which is a printed transparent card for use on the & Test
of an Overlay Tem- SUBTRACTED trace that is printed on the SIB-M internal printer.
plate is covered in Surface
the Appendix. System
Note: the chart must be running on FAST (256mm/min) for the overlay to work.
Setup

DC S

S
2 .5 s

R
3 .5 s E ac h d ata in ter va l 0 .75 se con d s

0 1 2 34 5

0 1 2 34 5
Pulse Decod ing O verlay [Ch art Speed 256m m/min]

Synch & Ref Pulses Status Code = 8

7 8 9 ABC DE F

7 8 9 AB C DE F
Sync, Ref and Status

Subtracted Pressure
Trace
Pulse
Detection

Parts List

Appendix

Data Index
2 .5 s 3 .5 s E ac h d ata in ter va l 0 .75 se con d s
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Subtracted Pressure
S R 0 1 2 34 5 7 8 9 ABC DE F
Trace

S R 0 1 2 34 5 7 8 9 A B C DE F
Pulse Decod ing O verlay [Ch art Speed 256m m/min]

(not to scale) First Inclination Pulse

Manual Decoding of Pulse Train using the Overlay Template (Fig. 6-6)

Follow these steps to determine the hexadecimal data contained in a transmis-

Note: if an ex- sion sequence:
ternal chart recorder
is used, the overlay a) Locate a SYNC & REF sequence on the chart trace.
MUST match the
speed of the re-
corder. b) Place the overlay SYNC window over the LEADING EDGE of the SYNC
pulse.

Note: for the Sync-Ref sequence to be valid, the leading edge of the Ref pulse
MUST lie within the Ref window of the Overlay - see Fig. 6-6.

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6.1.5 Manual Decoding of the Pulse Train (contd)

c) Look for the first pulse after the REF pulse; this will be the STATUS CODE. This
hex digit tells the surface PC what type of data is to follow and indicates any error
conditions. In Fig. 6-6, STATUS CODE = 8 = STATIC, COMPUTED SURVEY, GN
OK, VB+/- OK. The Orienteer software now knows to expect a survey and how the
pulses are arranged for each survey parameter.
d) To obtain the first of the data pulses, place the Ref (R) window over the leading
edge of the Status pulse.

e) Look for the leading edge of the first data pulse and read the value of the data
window where this edge occurs. In the example above, this will be three (3).
f) The second hex digit is obtained by placing the Ref (R) window over the leading
edge of the FIRST DATA PULSE and reading the value of the window where the
A full list of
leading edge of the second data pulse falls.
Status Codes is con-
tained in the Appen- g) The rest of the hex digits may be obtained in the same manner: by moving the Ref
dix and in the window to the leading edge of each pulse and reading off the value on the overlay
Geolink publication
where the next pulse starts.
Orienteer Opera-
tions Manual

DC h) Once all the digits have been recorded, they may be put into the Pulse Detection
program - <ORIENTEER> - as follows:

<Manual> Enter Status Code and hex digits. To accept a Survey or Tool Face calculation
based on the manually input hex digits, the operator must answer “YES” to
“Save calc [Yes/No]”. Tool Face data is automatically sent to the rig-floor dis-
play.

<Verify Depth> → Enter depth of Survey (and format of Magnetic Field calculation [Hn
For in-depth or Hl]).
software explana-
tions, see Geolink
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publication
“Orienteer Software
Manual”

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Section 7 Introduction

Surface
System
Installation

Standpipe Pressure Transmitter

(51-00-001) Surface
System
Test

Pre/Post Job
Pump Synchronisation
Inspection
Sensors (52-00-010)
& Test
Graphics Rig Floor Display
(70-10-007)
Surface
Field Sensors & Equipment System
Setup
Notebook Computer

DC
Dot Matrix Printer
(41-10-001)
Power Barrier Box
(70-10-008)

Surface Interface Box

(Mux) (70-10-005)

Control Terminal
WITS
Connection
(40-00-001)
Pulse
Detection

Parts List

Appendix

(41-00-001)
Safe Area Surface Equipment 3rd Party Index
Computer
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Contents

The following list details the parts available to the customer for service and
maintenance of the Directional Surface System. Any parts not listed are available only
at the Geolink service centre. Introduction

Part Number Description Surface

System
21-20-001 Hex Nipple 2" NPT Installation
Note: all the
Standpipe fittings
are to WECO 21-30-001 Nut 2" Weco Surface
1502 10K System
specification. 21-30-002 2" Weco to 2" NPT Test

32-40-001 Fuse, Mains Power, 3.15A, 250V, slo blo Pre/Post Job
Inspection
32-40-002 Fuse, Power Barrier Box,1A, 250V, slo blo & Test

34-99-060 EPROM, Programmed, SIB Surface

System
34-99-080 EPROM, Programmed, RFD Setup

DC
36-30-067

36-30-069

36-30-100

36-30-101

36-30-142

36-30-172
Connector QM 12W Free Plug

Conn QM 12W Free Socket

Pin for QM Connector

Skt for QM Connector

Conn QM 4W CBL Shell

Conn QM 7W CBL Shell

Pulse
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Appendix

36-40-152 Connector Cable, RFD Signal

Index
40-00-003 Notebook Computer + Soft ware
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41-10-001 Printer, Dot Matrix, Serial

41-10-100 Cable, Serial, 9W (M) to 25

51-00-002 Pressure Transmitter, Standpipe

51-70-001 Zen Barrier E925R

51-70-002 Zen Barrier E923+

51-70-003 Zen Barrier E933+

51-70-010 Zen Barrier MTL 767+

51-70-012 Zen Barrier MTL 715+

51-70-014 Zen Barrier MTL 760C

52-00-010 Limit Switch Rod

59-10-001 Connector, Glenair

59-18-101 Paper, Astromed

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Part Number Description

70-10-005 Interface Unit, Surface, Mux, New PTR

70-10-007 Display, Rig Floor, Graphics

70-10-008 Power/Barrier Box, RFD (B)

72-25-082 Cable, Oyster Terminal - SIB

npn Pulse Decoding Overlay

DC
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Section 8 Introduction

Surface
System
Installation

Surface
System
Test

Pre/Post Job
Inspection
& Test

Surface
System
Setup

DC Pulse
Detection

Parts List

Appendix

Index
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8.1 Appendix A - SIB-M Control Terminal Resets

The SIB-M Control Terminal is the primary controller for Pulse Detection in Introduction
the Orienteer Surface System. If it should fail to respond, it is possible that one or more
of the terminal set-up parameters has been altered (it is NOT a common problem but
the operator needs to know of the possibility). If the MWD operator suspects that this Surface
System
may be the case, the following routine will restore the Geolink setups: Installation

1. C, CONTROL, <CR> - this enters the set-up routine at BAUD. Surface

System
2. Set the BAUD rate to 9600 by stepping through the options with “Y”. Test

3. Press <CR>. Pre & Post

Job Inspection
& Test
4. Set “WORD” to 8D+1 STOP, again using “Y”.
Surface
5. Press <CR>. System
Setup
6. Set to “LINE MODE” not “BLOCK”.

DC 7. Press <CR>.

8. Set to “FOUR LINE MODE”.

9. Press <CR>.

10. “FLASHING” can be ON or OFF; toggle with “Y”.

11. Press <CR>.

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12. “KEY REPEAT” should be OFF. Index

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13. Press <CR>.

14. “MAKE CHANGES PERMANENT?” “Y”.

15. “ARE YOU SURE?” “Y”.

16. Press “B” to return to On-line mode (this may take several seconds).

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Directional Surface System manual The following tables detail all the Tool Modes available, the Status Codes that can be
received by the Surface System and the relationship between Tool Mode and transmitted Status
Code in Directional-Only operations:

8.2.1 Directional-Only Tool Program Modes

Mode Description
1 Static + Dynamic Magnetic& Gamma
2 Static + Dynamic Accelerometers & Gamma
3 Static + Dynamic Magnetic ,Gamma with sur vey re-transmission
4 Static + Dynamic Computed, auto transfer bet ween update types
5 As 1 but forced to Standard (Sequential) Dynamic transmission
6 As 2 but forced to Standard (Sequential) Dynamic transmission
7 As 3 but forced to Standard (Sequential) Dynamic transmission
8 As 4 but forced to Standard (Sequential) Dynamic transmission
9 Static Sur veys only, Computed Data
10 Static Sur veys only, Raw Data

DC 0
1
Directional-Only Tool Program Modes (Fig. B-1)

8.2.2 Directional-Only Status Codes (Assignment 2)

Status Code Description

3-digit Magnetic Tool Face update
3-digit Gravity Tool Face update
Note: Status Codes 4
through 7 are used in
Directional-Gamma
Tool operations only.
2 2-digit Magnetic Tool Face update (block of 6)
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3 2-digit Gravity Tool Face update (block of 6)
4 Not used in Directional-only mode
5 Not used in Directional-only mode
6 Not used in Directional-only mode
7 Not used in Directional-only mode
8 Computed Static Sur vey, VB + GN OK
9 Computed Static Sur vey, VB error, GN OK
A Computed Static Sur vey, VB OK, GN error
B Computed Static Sur vey, VB + GN error
C Raw Static Sur vey, VB+ and VB- OK
D Raw Static Sur vey, VB+ OK, VB-error
E Raw Static Sur vey, VB+ error, VB- OK
F Raw Static Sur vey, VB+ and VB-error

Directional-Only Status Codes (Fig. B-2)

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8.2.3 Legal Status Codes - Directional-Only Mode

The Orienteer MWD tool has 22 program modes (10 directional-only and 12 Introduction
directional-gamma) that an operator may choose to use. Each Mode can only transmit
a limited number of legal Status Codes. The relationship between Mode and Legal
Surface
Status Code is set out in the table below:
System
Installation
Legal
Mode Status Description of Status Code Surface
Codes System
Test
8, 9, A, B Computed Static Sur vey
1 2 2 digit Magnetic TF update, bloc k of 6, Turbo
Pre & Post
0 3-digit Magnetic TF update, s tandard/ec onomy Job Inspection
C, D, E, F Raw Static Sur vey & Test
2 2 2 digit Magnetic TF update, bloc k of 6, Turbo
0 3-digit Magnetic TF update, s tandard/ec onomy Surface
System
8, 9, A, B Computed Static Sur vey Setup
3 3 2-digit Gravity TF update, bloc k of 6, Turbo

DC 4

7
1 3-digit Gravity TF update, s tandard/ec onomy
C, D, E, F Raw Static Sur vey
3 2-digit Gravity TF update, bloc k of 6, Turbo
1 3-digit Gravity TF update, s tandard/ec onomy
8, 9, A, B Computed Static Sur vey
0 3-digit Magnetic TF update, s tandard
C, D, E, F Raw Static Sur vey
0 3-digit Magnetic TF update, s tandard
8, 9, A, B Computed Static Sur vey
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Parts List

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1 3-digit Gravity TF update, s tandard

Index
C, D, E, F Raw Static Sur vey
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1 3-digit Gravity TF update, s tandard
9 8, 9, A, B Computed Static Sur vey
10 C, D, E, F Raw Static Sur vey
Legal Status Codes (Fig. B-3)

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Directional Surface System manual 8.2.4 - Directional-Only Transmission Sequences

The following table summarises the Transmission Sequences to be expected from a Direc-
tional-only tool that has the default firmware fitted (MWD165). The numbers in brackets denote
the number of Hexadecimal digits that comprise each packet of data.

Total
STATIC SURVEY UPDATES
Pulses

Comp. Sur vey Sync(1), Ref(1), Status(1), Inc(3), Azi(3), Rot(3),Tmp(2),HL(3), AC(1) 18
Raw Sur vey Sync(1), Ref(1), Status(1), A(3), B(3), C(3),X(3),Y(3), Z(3), VT(2), AC(1) 24

DYNAMIC UPDATES - DIRECTIONAL -ONLY

Standard Sync(1), Ref(1), Status(1), ROT(3) 6

Turbo Sync(1), Ref(1), Status(1), ROT1(2), ROT2(2), ..........ROT6(2) 15

Economy 8
1st Block Sync(1), Ref(1): Sync(1), Ref(1): Sync(1), Ref(1): Sync(1), Ref(1):
2nd Block Sync(1), Ref(1), Status(1), ROT(3): 4 x Sync(1), Ref(1):& subsequent blocks 14

DC Directional-Only Transmission Sequences (Fig. B-4)

8.2.5 Shock and Vibration (SEA Firmware MWD265)

Shock and Vibration SEA’s are fitted with a new PCB assembly on which is mounted two
accelerometers, axially and laterally. Firmware version 265 is also fitted to the processor.

The axial and lateral vibration accelerometers are continuously sampled for a period of 16 seconds.

Current band settings hard coded in the firmware :-

Axial Low - <64 counts over shock threshold over 16 seconds

Lateral Low - <64 counts over 16 seconds
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Axial High - >400 counts over 16 seconds
Lateral High - >400 counts over 16 seconds

On completion of this period the relevant counts are compared with the above band limit
settings and the readings allocated into a measurement band (Low=0, Mid = 1 and High = 2 ). A
composite transmission pulse is calculated as outlined below (refer to Fig. B-5) and the transmis-
sion value stored for future use.
Axial L a t e r al Transmitted Value
Each accelerometer output can be at- 0 0 0
tributed one of three states , namely 0, 1 and 2
0 1 1
i.e. (Low, Mid and High). The states for both
vibration accelerometers are combined into a 0 2 2
single value for ease of transmission. 1 0 3
1 1 4
The vibration counting is started imme-
diately after a static/dynamic measurement has 1 2 5
been made. The 16 second count is maintained 2 0 6
by the SEA gamma counter code. When com-
2 1 7
pleted the counts are analysed and the current
value stored. The vibration counting is re- 2 2 8
started and the sequence repeated. The vibra- Shock/Vibe Transmitted Pulse (Fig. B-5)
tion counting can take place during the down

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8.2.5 Shock and Vibration (SEA Firmware MWD265) (contd)

hole pulsing of the data pulses similar to the gamma pulse counting. Introduction

The transmitted value can always be attributed to the last full 16 second count-
ing period. No additional averaging is applied. Surface
System
Installation
The vibration counting sequence is broken whenever the system is tasked to
acquire a static or dynamic measurement. The system will not wait for the vibration
Surface
counting to finish the current 16 seconds period. The directional measurements al- System
ways have priority. However, even in dynamic only mode there is always at least one Test
16 second period between successive Synch pulses ( i.e. the minimum sequence is a
Synch-Ref-0-0-0-0 sequence which takes 16.25 seconds). Pre & Post
Job Inspection
Pulse Down Sequences & Test

The following table (Fig. B-6) shows the revised re-programming sequences Surface
System
for this firmware version:- Setup

DC This version
of firmware is de-
signed to offer inde-
pendent toggling of
both dynamic up-
dates and gamma up-
dates.

Vibration up-
dates cannot be
toggled. Vibration is
S1

S2

S3

S4
S eq u en ce

Short

Long-Short-Long

Short-Long-Long
Description

Toggle Dynamic Updates On/Off

Long-Short-Short Toggle Raw/Computed

Toggle Magnetic/Gravity Hi-side

Toggle Sequential/Smart Updates

S5 Short-Short-Long Toggle Gamma updates On/Off

Re-Programming Sequences - MWD265 (Fig. B-6)

Pulse
Detection

Parts List

Appendix

always transmitted where possible.

Index
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Transmission Sequences

The following
Status Code Type Transmitted
table (Fig. B-6)
shows all the Trans- 0 Dynamic Magnetic + VIB s0nnv
mission Sequences 1 Dynamic Gravity s1nnv
possible from this
2 Turbo Steering Magnetic No change
version of SEA
firmware. Note that 3 Turbo Steering Gravity No change
no vibration pulse is 4 Dynamic Magnetic + GR + VIB s4nngggv
attached to a static
5 Dynamic Gravity + GR + VIB s5nngggv
survey pulse se-
quence as the data 6 Gamma + VIB s6 g g g v
would be acquired 7 Vibration only s7 v
when the string is not
8-F Static Modes n/a
moving.
Vibration Monitor Transmission Sequences (Fig. B-7)
Turbo Mode

Acquisition of vibration counts is impossible during Turbo mode as the counters

are in continuous use. However a full sequential dynamic is transmitted at the end of a
Turbo sequence. During the transmission of this full sequential a vibration measure-

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8.2.5 Shock and Vibration (contd)

ment can be acquired and transmitted with the next sequential sequence.

Skip Mode

If Gamma Updates are turned ON then a combined Gamma + Vibration pulse sequence is
transmitted during the skip period.

If Gamma Updates are turned OFF then a Vibration Only pulse sequence is transmitted
during the skip period.

Sequential Mode

A vibration pulse is always added to whatever data is being transmitted. This data depends
on whether the used has toggled dynamic updates and/or gamma updates On/Off.

If both dynamic updates and gamma updates are turned Off then a vibration only (s7v)
sequence is transmitted.

DC
Orienteer Software

To configure the Orienteer select the DIR+GAM+VIB option form the menu option
<SETUP><TOOL ASSIGNMENT>. Note : the EDS DIR+GAM option is for the existing EDS
firmware MWD175 and does not include vibration data.

When the vibration is decoded a translation of the data is displayed in the logging window.
The current format is

Vib 12:00:00 Axial _____ Lateral _____

0 is depicted by a Green block

1 is depicted by a Amber 3 character block
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2 is depicted by a Red 5 character block

Notes: i) The Manual Calculator converts vibration data.

ii) Vibration data is written to the log file and to the printer.
iii) The RFD is updated with vibration data.
iv) Viewlog has an option to strip out the Vibration data for further analysis.
v) Vibration data is not stored in a format that allows it to be easily displayed using
Geologic. There is no WITS update.

RFD

Firmware V1.08 for the ISIS400 RFD supports vibration data display. V1.08 should be
used by all clients as it is completely backward compatible with earlier versions i.e. it supports
partial updates and on the fly updates

The vibration data display is enabled by pressing the F10 key on the RFD. The F10 key is
a simple toggle key to enable or disable the display of the vibration data.

The RFD maintains a record of the two most current vibration updates, these are displayed
using a horizontal bar chart format.

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8.2.5 Shock and Vibration (contd)

TIME AXIAL LATERAL Introduction

11:14
11:11
Surface
System
where:- Installation

Measurement Band Display Format The last two Vibration up- Surface
System
dates are NOT stored in battery Test
Low = 0 •
backed RAM and so are lost if the
Mid = 1 • • • RFD is powered down. Pre & Post
Job Inspection
High = 2 • • • • • & Test

Surface
System
Setup

DC Pulse
Detection

Parts List

Appendix

Index
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Contents
8.3.1 Introduction

Construction of an Overlay is simple but care must be taken to ensure the meas-
Introduction
urements are as exact as possible. Any errors in the construction could mean that the
pulses are wrongly decoded.
Surface
The Overlay is a simple time-based grid (refer to Fig. C-1) which depends on System
the speed of the SIB’s internal chart recorder for its dimensions. The SIB has two Installation
speeds but for the purposes of manual decoding of the pulse train, only the faster speed
is used (256 mm/minute). Surface
System
Test
8.3.2 Overlay Template - Critical Dimensions
Pre & Post
Refer to Fig. C-1 Job Inspection
& Test

Surface
S = Sync pulse window System
Setup
R = Reference pulse window

DC Manual Calculation Overlay (Fig. C-1)

The critical dimensions of the overlay are as follows:-

0-F = Data windows [Hex]

The overlay is for use with the

“SUBTRACTED” pulse trace
on the SIB’s internal printer.

• At 256mm/min (SIB internal chart speed): 1 second = 4.267mm

Pulse
Detection

Parts List

Appendix

Note: use of
the Overlay is cov- • All Sync, Reference and Data pulse windows = 0.75sec wide = 3.2mm Index
ered in Section
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6.1.5, “Manual De-
coding of the Pulse • Start of Sync window to start of Reference window = 2.5sec = 10.66mm
Train”
• Start of Reference Pulse window to start of first data window = 3.5sec = 14.93mm

Notes: i) The TIME INTERVALS remain the same regardless of the chart speed.

ii) The chart speed (for an external chart recorder) will determine the overlay
dimensions to be used.

iii) The dimensions in Fig. C-1, above, are for use ONLY with the SIB INTERNAL
PRINTER and not with external chart recorders (unless they also have a speed of
256mm/min).

iv) WARNING: The above diagram has NOT been drawn to scale and therefore
should not be used as a template for other overlays.

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8.4.1 Introduction

The data from the downhole tool is transmitted in Hexadecimal Format (base 16). A pa-
rameter measured by the directional sensors is encoded in one, two or three pulses which are
decoded at the surface by the PC and the results sent to RFD and printer.

8.4.2 Hexadecimal - base 16

A piece of information may be represented by a 3-digit packet:-

where D1 = first pulse = Most Significant Bit (MSB) D1 D2 D3

D2 = second pulse = Mid Significant Bit (MID) 162 161 160

D3 = third pulse = Least Significant Bit (LSB) 256 16 1

8.4.3 Hexadecimal to Decimal Conversion

The following table details the conversion from the transmitted [Hex] digits to a decimal

DC
number that is used in the calculations in the PC running the Orienteer pulse detection program.

For example: a pulse sequence of 1AF [Hex] = (1x256) + (10x16) + (15x1) = 431 [Dec]

[Hex] Digit

0
1
2
1st Pulse, D1 2nd Pulse, D2 3rd Pulse, D3
(MSB)
0
256
512
(MID)
0
16
32
(LSB)
0
1
2
3 768 48 3
4 1024 64 4
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5 1280 80 5
6 1536 96 6
7 1792 112 7
8 2048 128 8
9 2304 144 9
A 2560 176 10
B 2816 176 11
C 3072 192 12
D 3328 208 13
E 3584 224 14
F 3840 240 15

[Hex] to Decimal Conversion Table (Fig. D-1)

This conversion is then used in the equations to calculate each measured parameter (Inc,
Azi, Rot etc). See Appendix E for the relevant equations.

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Contents
8.5.1 Introduction

The Orienteer Directional MWD tool will transmit a Static Survey every time
Introduction
the pumps are turned on. The Static Survey is then followed by Tool-Face information
if the tool has been programmed to follow this sequence. The tool-face may be one of
Gamma decod- several kinds depending on tool Mode (programmed at the surface prior to commenc- Surface
ing is covered in the ing the run). System
Gamma Operations Installation
Manual.
8.5.2 Manual Calculations
Surface
System
The following table displays an example of the manual calculation for a Com-
Test
puted Static Survey and each type of tool-face that can be transmitted. Refer to Appen-
dix B, Fig. B-4 for a list of Transmission Sequences. Pre & Post
Job Inspection
DATA TYPE [HEX] DECIMAL CONVERSION FINAL CALCULATION & Test

Computed Static Survey: Example Pulse Train: s8085DC20241426B2

Surface
Inclination [ 085] 0 + 128 + 5 = 133 ÷ 10 = 13.3° System
Setup
Azimuth [ DC2] 3328 + 192 + 2 = 3522 ÷ 10 = 352.2° (note 1)

Refer to Fig. E-
DC
Rotation

Temperature

HL

Assignment

Tool Rotation
[ 024]

[ 14]

[ 26B]

[ 2]

[ 123]
0 + 32 + 4 = 36

16 + 4 = 20

512 + 96 + 11 = 619

256 + 32 + 3 = 291
x2
= 36°

= 40°C
(note 2)

÷ 12.5 = 49.5µT (note 3)

= Directional Only

Tool Face Update - Standard (sequential): Example Pulse Train: s1123

= 291°

Tool Face Update-Turbo (Fast): Example Pulse Train: s3010110111120 (note 4)

(note 2)
Pulse
Detection

Parts List

Appendix

2: Turbo Update
Tool Rotation Seg- TOOL ROTATION
[BASE4] Index
ments. SEGMENT
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Tool Rotation 1 [ 01] 30R - 59R + TFO = Tool Face ± 15°

Tool Rotation 2 [ 01] 30R - 59R + TFO = Tool Face ± 15°

Tool Rotation 3 [ 10] 120R - 149R + TFO = Tool Face ± 15°

Tool Rotation 4 [ 11] 150R - 179R + TFO = Tool Face ± 15°

Tool Rotation 5 [ 11] 150R - 179R + TFO = Tool Face ± 15°

Tool Rotation 6 [ 20] 90L - 119L + TFO = Tool Face ± 15°

Tool Face Update - Skip (Economy): Example Pulse Train: sRsRsRsRs1124

[HEX]

Tool Rotation [ 124] 256 + 32 + 4 = 292 = 292° (note 5)

Calculation of Data Values from the Transmitted Pulse Train (Fig. E-1)

Notes: 1. The Magnetic Declination must be added to obtain the Azimuth refer-
enced to True North. In addition to the Declination, Grid Converence must be
added to obtain Azimuth referenced to Grid North (this is normally done auto-
matically by the Orienteer software provided the Declination and/or Convergence
have been entered into the software <Critical> menu.

2. The tool transmits the Tool Rotation (the orientation of the reference point with

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Directional Surface System manual
8.5.2 Manual Calculations (contd)

Notes 2. (contd) respect to the High Side of the hole). To obtain the Tool Face, add the Tool
Face Offset (TFO) to the Tool Rotation (this is normally done automatically by the Orienteer
software provided the Tool Face Offset has been entered into the software <Critical> menu.

3. For Survey quality purposes, the Hl must be checked against the reference figure for the
location (changes with Latitude and Longitude).

4. Turbo Tool Face digits CANNOT be entered manually in to the pulse detection program.

5. To obtain the magnetic Tool Face below the cross-over angle (Azimuth of Tool Face), add
the Tool Face Offset AND the Magnetic Decination.

DC
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Turbo (Fast) Update Tool Rotation Segments

8.5.3 Two-digit Tool Face

In order to obtain faster tool faces, an SEA firmware variant is available on request from
Geolink that transmits only the two most significant bits of the tool face information. The speed of
the updates increases but there is a corresponding loss of resolution. The Two-digit tool faces are
accurate to +/- 1° compared to +/- 0.5° for the standard firmware (MWD165).

The two-digit, standard, tool faces are transmitted in the following format:-

s(1) R(1) Status(1) ROT(2)

The following example shows how to decode these tool-faces:-

Dynamic Pulse Train = sR112

Tool face = (1 x 256) + (2 x 16)

= 288°

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Section 9 Introduction

Surface
System
Installation

Surface
System
Test

Pre/Post Job
Inspection
& Test

Surface
System
Setup

DC Pulse
Detection

Parts List

Appendix

Index
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 9. Index
Contents

A
Automatic Pulse Detection. See Pulse Detection: Optimising Pulse Detection and Introduction
Decoding: Fine Tuning
B Pre-job
Barrier Certification 2-7 Planning

C
Rigsite
Cable Types. See Recommended Cable Types Operations
Certification. See Hazardous Area Certification
Chart Recorder variations 3-4
Constructing an Overlay Template 8-8 Post-job
Critical Dimensions 8-8 Operations
Control Terminal Commands. See SIB-M On-line Commands
Control Terminal Off-line Commands. See SIB-M Off-line Commands
Control Terminal On-line Commands. See SIB-M On-line Commands Parts Lists

DC
Decoded Pulse Train Sequence on the PC 6-3
Digital filter 1-3
Directional-Only Transmission Sequences 8-4
Dot Matrix Printer Test 3-5

E
External Test Points 3-5
F
Glossary

Appendix

Index

FILTER 5-2
Filtering. See Digital filter
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Firmware Startup. See SIB-M Power-up
G
Graphics Rig Floor Display Test 3-3, 3-4
H
Hazardous Area Certification 2-6, 2-7
Hexadecimal Numbers. See The Hexadecimal Number System
Hexadecimal to Decimal Conversion 8-9
Hook Up 2-2. See also System Wiring and Hook Up
I
Illegal Pulses. See Decoded Pulse Train Sequence on the PC
Installation. See Surface System Installation
ISIS 400. See Rig Floor Display
L
Legal Status Codes - Directional-Only Mode 8-3
Low Pass Filter. See FILTER; SIB-M Off-line Commands
M
Manual Calculation of Transmitted Data 8-10

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Directional Surface System Manual Manual Decoding of the Pulse Train 6-5
Manual entry of pulses 6-6
modular design. See Surface System: Functional Description
N
Narrow Pulses. See Decoded Pulse Train Sequence on the PC
Notebook PC Power 3-1
Notebook PC Test 3-1
O
Optimising Pulse Detection and Decoding
Decoded Pulsetrain on PC 6-3
Orienteer Software Setup 5-3
P
Panel Meter - SIB-M. See SIB-M Panel Meter
Parts List 7-1
PC Startup. See Notebook PC Test
Post-job Inspection and Test

DC
Cleaning & Physical Inspection 4-1
Post-job test 4-1
Post-job Inspection & Test 4-1
Power Requirements 3-1. See also Power supply; Power Supply Variations
Power supply 1-3
Pre-job Inspection & Test 4-1
Pre-Job Inspection and Test
Pre-job test 4-1
Pressure Transmitter Test. See SPP Transmitter Test
Printer Test. See Dot Matrix Printer Test
Pulse calculator 6-6
Pulse Decoding. See Manual Decoding of the Pulse Train
Pulse Detection 6-1
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Optimising Pulse Detection and Decoding 6-1
SIB-M Default Settings 6-1
Pulse to Data Conversion. See Manual Calculation of Transmitted Data
Pump Switches. See Pump Synchronisation Sensor
Pump Switches Test. See Pump Synchronisation Sensors Test
Pump Synchronisation Sensor 2-1
Pump Synchronisation Sensors Test 3-1
R
Recommended Cable Types 2-6
Rig Floor Display 2-1
Rig Floor Display Test. See Graphics Rig Floor Display Test
Reset See SIB-M Reset
S
Safety
Barrier Certification 2-6, 2-7
Sensor Wiring 2-1
Serial Printer Setup 2-8
Serial Printer Protocol 2-8
Serial Printer Setups
Self-Test and Setups 2-8

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Contents
S (contd)
Shock and Vibration 8-4, 8-5
Reprogramming Sequences 8-5 Introduction
Shock and Vibration Monitor. See Shock and Vibration
Description 8-4
Shock and Vibration Monitor (contd) Pre-job
Reprogramming Sequences 8-5 Planning
Shock and Vibration Monitor (contd)
Transmission Sequences 8-5
Transmitted Data 8-4 Rigsite
Operations
Turbo Mode 8-5
Shock Monitor. See Shock and Vibration Monitor
Shock and Vibration Monitor Post-job
Orienteer Software 8-6 Operations
Rig Floor Display 8-6
Sequential Mode 8-6
Skip Mode 8-6 Parts Lists
SIB-M Control Terminal Resets 8-1
SIB-M Off-line Commands 5-1

[F]
[I]
[M]
[P]
DC
[B] 5-1
[D] 5-1
[I] 5-1
[S] 5-1
[T] 5-1
SIB-M On-line Commands 5-1
[D] 5-1
5-1
5-1
5-1
5-1
Glossary

Appendix

Index

[R] 5-1
[T] 5-1
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[CR] 5-1
SIB-M Panel Meter 3-2
SIB-M Power-up 5-2
SIB-M Reset 5-2
SIB-M External Test Points 3-5
SPP Transducer Test. See SPP Transmitter Test
SPP Transmitter Test 3-2, 3-3
Standpipe Pressure Transmitter 2-1
Screen 2-1
Status Codes. See Tool Modes, Status Codes and Transmission Sequence
Surface System
Functional Description 1-3
General Description 1-1
Physical Description 1-1
Surface System Components 1-3
Surface System Installation 2-1
Surface System Setup 5-1
SIB-M Setup 5-1
Surface System Test 3-1
Sync Pulse. See Decoded Pulse Train Sequence on the PC
System Wiring and Hook Up 2-2
Cabling 2-2

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Directional Surface System Manual
T
Test Points See External Test Points
Testing the Surface System. See Surface System Test
Text Rig Floor Display
Hook up 2-5
Wiring 2-4
The Hexadecimal Number System 8-9
Threshold. See SIB-M Off-line Commands
Tool Modes. See Tool Modes, Status Codes and Transmission Sequence
Tool Modes, Status Codes and Transmission Sequence 8-2
Transmission Sequences. See Tool Modes, Status Codes, Transmission Sequence
Turbo Tool Face Segments 8-5, 8-6, 8-7, 8-11
Two-digit Tool Face 8-11
Types of Chart Recorder. See Chart Recorder variations
U
Understanding the Pulse Train 6-5
Using the Overlay. See Manual Decoding of the Pulse Train
V

DC
Vibration Monitor. See Shock and Vibration
W
Wellsite Information Transfer Specifications See WITS Setup
Wide Pulses. See Decoded Pulse Train Sequence on the PC
Width. See SIB-M Off-line Commands
Wiring. See Sensor Wiring
WITS Setup 5-4
Z
Zener Barrier Certification. See Barrier Certification
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Zener Barriers. See Surface System: Functional Description

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