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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
START-UP, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
TOTAL SYSTEM 4
CALIBRATION & CONFIGURATION
SOFTWARE
VERSION 4.36
CHAPTER 2
TOTAL SYSTEM OVERVIEW
2-1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................... 2-1
2-2 SYSTEM OVERVIEW................................................................................................... 2-1
2-2-1 System Data Acquisition Unit (System DAQ)........................................................ 2-1
2-2-2 Slave DAQ............................................................................................................... 2-1
2-2-3 Visulogger XC Graphics Display (VXC)................................................................ 2-1
2-2-4 Safe Area CID (SAC).............................................................................................. 2-2
2-2-5 PC Workstation (PCW) ........................................................................................... 2-2
2-2-6 Smart Network Device ............................................................................................ 2-2
2-2-7 WITS TIM ............................................................................................................... 2-2
2-2-8 DAQ/SPECTRUM Interface (DSI)......................................................................... 2-3
2-2-9 T-POT Network....................................................................................................... 2-3
CHAPTER 3
DESCRIPTION
3-1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................... 3-1
3-2 CONTENTS OF CalConf SOFTWARE ....................................................................... 3-1
3-3 CONFIGURATION MODULES................................................................................... 3-1
3-4 MASTER FILES ............................................................................................................. 3-1
3-4-1 System Master Files ............................................................................................... 3-3
3-4-2 Device Master Files................................................................................................. 3-3
3-5 DATA FILES ................................................................................................................... 3-3
3-5-1 System Data Files .................................................................................................... 3-3
3-5-2 Device Data Files .................................................................................................... 3-3
3-6 PROGRAM SUMMARY ............................................................................................... 3-5
3-7 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION & CALIBRATION..................................................... 3-5
CHAPTER 4
START-UP
4-1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................... 4-1
4-2 HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS................................................................................. 4-1
4-3 HARDWARE DEFAULTS AND COMMAND MODIFIERS ................................... 4-1
4-4 INITIALIZING CalConf ................................................................................................ 4-2
4-4-1 Connected to DAQ .................................................................................................. 4-2
4-4-1-1 Setting-Up a Laptop using Windows 95........................................................... 4-3
4-4-1-2 Load a New Configuration to DAQ from Hard Drive...................................... 4-4
4-4-2 DAQless Initialization ............................................................................................. 4-4
4-4-2-1 Running CalConf DAQless From Floppy ........................................................ 4-5
4-4-2-2 Running CalConf DAQless from Hard Drive................................................... 4-5
4-5 SENSOR INPUT CHECK.............................................................................................. 4-5
4-6 THE CalConf MAIN MENU.......................................................................................... 4-6
4-7 HOW TO SELECT ITEMS FROM SCREENS........................................................... 4-6
4-8 HOW TO EXIT A SCREEN .......................................................................................... 4-6
4-9 HOW TO SELECT ITEMS FROM SUBMENUS....................................................... 4-7
CHAPTER 5
FLOPPY/DISK
5-1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................... 5-1
5-2 FLOPPY/DISK OPTIONS ............................................................................................. 5-1
5-3 LOAD ALL ...................................................................................................................... 5-2
5-4 LOAD CAL ...................................................................................................................... 5-3
5-5 LOAD ............................................................................................................................... 5-4
5-5-1 Load System Configuration..................................................................................... 5-4
5-5-2 Load Device Configuration ..................................................................................... 5-6
5-6 SAVE ALL ....................................................................................................................... 5-7
5-7 SAVE CAL....................................................................................................................... 5-8
5-8 [SAVE].............................................................................................................................. 5-8
5-8-1 Save SYSTEM/DAQ Configuration ....................................................................... 5-8
5-8-2 Save Device Configuration...................................................................................... 5-8
CHAPTER 6
DIAGNOSTICS
6-1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................... 6-1
6-2 THE DIAGNOSTICS MENU ........................................................................................ 6-1
6-3 SOFTWARE VERSIONS............................................................................................... 6-2
6-3-1 The UNIT # VERS. Channel................................................................................... 6-2
6-3-2 DCM Software Version Number............................................................................. 6-2
6-4 CHANNEL TYPES ......................................................................................................... 6-3
6-5 INPUTS (RAW VALUES).............................................................................................. 6-4
6-6 INPUTS (ENG. UNITS).................................................................................................. 6-5
6-7 DIGITAL I/O CONNECTIONS .................................................................................... 6-5
6-8 ANALOG CONNECTIONS........................................................................................... 6-6
6-9 DAQ DIAGNOSTICS ..................................................................................................... 6-7
CHAPTER 7
INITIAL SYSTEM/DAQ CONFIGURATION
7-1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................... 7-1
7-2 THE SYSTEM/DAQ CONFIGURATION MENU...................................................... 7-1
7-3 CHANNEL & SENSOR CONFIGURATION.............................................................. 7-4
7-3-1 The System Channel List......................................................................................... 7-4
7-3-2 Required System Channels...................................................................................... 7-4
7-3-3 The Configuration Channel ..................................................................................... 7-4
7-3-4 Channel Configuration Worksheet .......................................................................... 7-5
7-3-5 ADD Channels......................................................................................................... 7-6
7-3-6 DELETE Channels .................................................................................................. 7-6
7-3-7 CLEAR the System Channel List............................................................................ 7-6
7-3-8 EDIT Channel & Sensor Configurations................................................................. 7-7
7-3-8-1 How to Edit a Channel Configuration .............................................................. 7-7
7-3-8-2 Channel Configuration Screen Fields ............................................................... 7-8
7-3-9 ADD + EDIT Channels ........................................................................................ 7-11
7-4 RIG ACTIVITY STRING CONFIGURATION ........................................................ 7-12
7-4-1 Rig Activity ........................................................................................................... 7-12
7-4-2 Rig Activity String ................................................................................................ 7-12
7-4-3 How to Edit the Rig Activity String ...................................................................... 7-12
7-5 ALGORITHM CONFIGURATION ........................................................................... 7-13
7-5-1 EDIT Algorithms................................................................................................... 7-13
7-5-1-1 Edit/Insert Lines.............................................................................................. 7-14
7-5-1-2 Example: Edit a Line in an Algorithm........................................................... 7-15
7-5-1-3 Delete Lines .................................................................................................... 7-17
7-5-1-4 List an Algorithm............................................................................................ 7-17
7-5-2 ADD + EDIT Algorithms...................................................................................... 7-18
7-5-3 DELETE Algorithms............................................................................................. 7-19
7-6 TEN POINT TABLE CONFIGURATION................................................................. 7-19
7-6-1 Create a Ten Point Table ....................................................................................... 7-20
7-7 EXITING SYSTEM/DAQ CONFIGURATION ........................................................ 7-21
7-7-1 Process Scheduling................................................................................................ 7-21
7-7-2 Exiting ................................................................................................................... 7-21
CHAPTER 8
INITIAL VXC/SAC CONFIGURATION
8-1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................... 8-1
8-2 DEVICE ID’s ................................................................................................................... 8-1
8-3 ADDING/DELETING DEVICES.................................................................................. 8-3
8-3-1 Adding Devices ....................................................................................................... 8-3
8-3-1-1 How Masters & Slaves are Listed on VXC Configuration Screen................... 8-4
8-3-2 Deleting Devices ..................................................................................................... 8-5
8-4 VXC/SAC CONFIGURATION ..................................................................................... 8-5
8-4-1 Primary Channel...................................................................................................... 8-6
8-4-2 Disk Archive............................................................................................................ 8-6
8-4-3 Graphics................................................................................................................... 8-6
8-4-4 Printer ...................................................................................................................... 8-6
8-4-5 Smart Alarms........................................................................................................... 8-6
8-4-6 DAQ Horn ............................................................................................................... 8-7
8-5 CHANNEL CONFIGURATION ................................................................................... 8-7
8-5-1 VXC Channel List ................................................................................................... 8-7
8-5-1-1 Relation to SYSTEM/DAQ Channel List......................................................... 8-7
8-5-2 Internal Channel ...................................................................................................... 8-8
8-5-3 ADD Channels......................................................................................................... 8-8
8-5-4 DELETE Channels .................................................................................................. 8-8
8-5-5 EDIT Channel Configuration .................................................................................. 8-8
8-5-6 How to Edit a Channel Configuration ..................................................................... 8-8
8-5-7 Device Channel Configuration Fields ..................................................................... 8-9
8-5-8 ADD + EDIT Channels ......................................................................................... 8-10
8-6 SCREEN CONFIGURATION..................................................................................... 8-10
8-6-1 EDIT Screen Configurations ................................................................................. 8-10
8-6-1-1 Screen Name ................................................................................................... 8-11
8-6-1-2 Restrictions ..................................................................................................... 8-11
8-6-1-3 Recorder Basis ................................................................................................ 8-11
8-6-1-4 Set Screen Mode ............................................................................................. 8-11
8-6-1-5 Screen Layout ................................................................................................. 8-12
8-6-2 ADD Screens ......................................................................................................... 8-18
8-6-3 DELETE Screens................................................................................................... 8-18
8-7 RECORDER CONFIGURATION .............................................................................. 8-19
8-7-1 EDIT Recorder Configuration............................................................................... 8-19
8-7-1-1 Recorder Configuration Fields........................................................................ 8-19
8-7-1-2 Adding/Editing Recorder Channels ................................................................ 8-20
8-7-2 ADD Recorders ..................................................................................................... 8-21
8-7-3 DELETE Recorders............................................................................................... 8-21
8-8 PRINT/PLOTS .............................................................................................................. 8-22
8-8-1 Setup ...................................................................................................................... 8-22
8-9 DISK ARCHIVE ........................................................................................................... 8-22
8-10 EXITING VXC CONFIGURATION .......................................................................... 8-23
CHAPTER 9
INITIAL PCW CONFIGURATION
9-1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................... 9-1
9-2 PCW DEVICE ID’s......................................................................................................... 9-1
9-3 ADD/DELETE DEVICES .............................................................................................. 9-1
9-4 THE PCW CONFIGURATION SCREEN ................................................................... 9-4
9-5 DEVICE CHANNEL CONFIGURATION .................................................................. 9-5
9-5-1 PCW Channel List................................................................................................... 9-5
9-5-2 PCW Channel Requirements................................................................................... 9-6
9-5-3 Device-Specific Channel (XXXXXX.CHN)........................................................... 9-6
9-5-4 ADD Channels......................................................................................................... 9-9
9-5-5 DELETE Channels ................................................................................................ 9-10
9-5-6 EDIT Device Channel Configuration.................................................................... 9-10
9-5-7 How to Edit a Device Channel Configuration....................................................... 9-11
9-5-8 Device Channel Configuration Screen Fields ....................................................... 9-12
9-5-9 ADD + EDIT Channels ......................................................................................... 9-12
9-6 DEVICE SCREEN CONFIGURATION .................................................................... 9-12
9-6-1 PCW Screen Types................................................................................................ 9-12
9-6-2 TWO STRIP 5 ALPHA Screen............................................................................. 9-13
9-6-3 TWO STRIP 9 ALPHA Screen............................................................................. 9-14
9-6-4 FIVE STRIP CHARTS Screen.............................................................................. 9-14
9-6-5 DOUBLE STRIP 5 ALPHA Screen...................................................................... 9-15
9-6-6 EDIT Screen Configurations ................................................................................. 9-16
9-6-7 How to Edit a PCW Screen Configuration............................................................ 9-16
9-6-8 PCW Screen Configuration Fields ........................................................................ 9-16
9-6-9 ADD Screens ......................................................................................................... 9-17
9-6-10 DELETE Screens................................................................................................... 9-18
9-7 PLOT CONFIGURATION .......................................................................................... 9-18
9-7-1 ADD Plots ............................................................................................................. 9-19
9-7-2 EDIT Plot Configurations...................................................................................... 9-20
9-7-3 How to Edit a PCW Plot Configuration ................................................................ 9-21
9-7-4 Plot Configuration Screen Fields........................................................................... 9-21
9-7-5 DELETE Plots ....................................................................................................... 9-21
9-8 DRILLOFF FILE HEADER CONFIGURATION.................................................... 9-22
9-9 EXITING PCW CONFIGURATION ......................................................................... 9-22
CHAPTER 10
SUPER SIF (DSI) CONFIGURATION
10-1 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................... 10-1
10-2 SPECTRUM-TYPE PANEL DISPLAYS ................................................................... 10-2
10-3 SPECTRUM CHANNEL CONFIGURATIONS ....................................................... 10-2
10-4 SPECTRUM FUNCTION CODES ............................................................................. 10-3
10-5 DSI DEVICE ID’s ......................................................................................................... 10-3
10-6 ADD/DELETE DEVICES ............................................................................................ 10-3
10-7 SUPER SIF CONFIGURATION MASTER LISTS .................................................. 10-4
10-8 THE DSI CONFIGURATION SCREEN.................................................................... 10-4
CHAPTER 11
SMART NETWORK DEVICES
11-1 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................... 11-1
CHAPTER 12
NETWORK
12-1 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................... 12-1
12-2 VIEW NETWORK CONFIGURATION.................................................................... 12-1
12-3 EDIT NETWORK CONFIGURATION ..................................................................... 12-2
CHAPTER 13
DAQ OUTPUTS
13-1 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................... 13-1
13-2 CONFIGURE OUTPUTS............................................................................................. 13-1
13-3 REASSIGNING A CONNECTOR .............................................................................. 13-5
13-4 RETRIEVE FILE.......................................................................................................... 13-5
13-5 WRITE TO FILE .......................................................................................................... 13-5
CHAPTER 14
CALIBRATION
14-1 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................... 14-1
14-2 LOAD FROM FLOPPY/DISK .................................................................................... 14-1
14-3 ANALOG CHANNEL CALIBRATION..................................................................... 14-2
14-4 DIGITAL CHANNEL CALIBRATION ..................................................................... 14-4
14-5 EDMS CALIBRATION................................................................................................ 14-5
14-5-1 Full Calibration...................................................................................................... 14-5
14-5-2 Two Point Calibration ........................................................................................... 14-8
14-6 DRILL LOGIC CALIBRATION .............................................................................. 14-10
14-6-1 Kelly Rig Set-up .................................................................................................. 14-12
CHAPTER 15
MULTI-DAQ SYSTEMS
15-1 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................... 15-1
15-2 SYSTEM DAQ............................................................................................................... 15-1
15-3 SLAVE DAQ.................................................................................................................. 15-1
15-4 START-UP ..................................................................................................................... 15-2
15-5 MULTI-DAQ PROGRAM SEQUENCE .................................................................... 15-3
CHAPTER 16
DAQ ACCESS
16-1 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................... 16-1
16-2 CLEAR ALL.................................................................................................................. 16-1
16-3 LOAD ALL .................................................................................................................... 16-1
16-4 SEND ALL ..................................................................................................................... 16-1
CHAPTER 17
MAINTENANCE
17-1 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................... 17-1
17-2 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES.............................................................................. 17-1
Appendix A
DAQ CHANNEL WORKSHEET
A-1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................... A-1
Appendix B
DRILLOFF CONFIGURATION
B-1 INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................................................B-1
B-2 PURPOSE ........................................................................................................................B-1
B-3 METHOD.........................................................................................................................B-2
B-4 THE DRILLOFF SCREEN............................................................................................B-2
B-5 THE DRILLOFF MASTER FILE ................................................................................B-2
B-6 NEW SYSTEM DRILLOFF INSTALLATION...........................................................B-5
B-7 ADDING DRILLOFF TO AN EXISTING SYSTEM .................................................B-7
B-8 DRILLOFF SCREEN CONFIGURATION .................................................................B-9
Appendix C
SPECTRUM FUNCTION TYPES
C-1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................... C-1
C-2 FUNCTION CODES...................................................................................................... C-1
C-2-1 Function Types ........................................................................................................C-1
C-2-2 Related Channels .....................................................................................................C-2
C-3 CATEGORY 1 FUNCTION TYPES............................................................................ C-3
C-3-1 Enable/Disable Channel ..........................................................................................C-3
C-3-2 Change Rig Mode....................................................................................................C-3
C-3-3 Change Gears...........................................................................................................C-4
C-3-4 Change Fields ..........................................................................................................C-4
C-3-5 Select One of Two Channels ...................................................................................C-5
C-3-6 Disable/Zero Channel..............................................................................................C-5
C-3-7 Zero Channel Value.................................................................................................C-5
C-3-8 Select Drill/Trip.......................................................................................................C-6
C-3-9 Select TD/RT...........................................................................................................C-7
C-3-10 Start ROP.................................................................................................................C-7
C-3-11 Backlighting On/Off................................................................................................C-8
C-3-12 Ack Depth Alarm ....................................................................................................C-8
C-4 CATEGORY 2 FUNCTION TYPES............................................................................ C-8
C-5 CATEGORY 3 FUNCTION TYPES............................................................................ C-9
C-5-1 Set Meter Full Scale Value......................................................................................C-9
C-5-2 Set Active Pit/Reserve Pit/Trip Tank On/Off..........................................................C-9
C-5-3 Sel (Select) Active Pit Volume..............................................................................C-10
C-5-4 Sel (Select) Trip Tank Volume..............................................................................C-10
C-5-5 Set Lines Strung ....................................................................................................C-11
C-5-6 Set Time/Set Date..................................................................................................C-11
CHAPTER 7
INITIAL SYSTEM/DAQ CONFIGURATION
Figure 7-1. Initial System/DAQ Configuration Overview ..................................................... 7-2
Figure 7-2. [CONFIGURATION] Submenu.......................................................................... 7-3
Figure 7-3. SYSTEM/DAQ Configuration Screen................................................................. 7-3
Figure 7-4. Channel Configuration Screen............................................................................. 7-5
Figure 7-5. SYSTEM/DAQ Channel Configuration Screen .................................................. 7-7
Figure 7-6. Rig Activity String Configuration Screen.......................................................... 7-13
Figure 7-7. Edit Algorithm Screen ....................................................................................... 7-14
Figure 7-8. Algorithm EDIT Submenu................................................................................. 7-15
Figure 7-9. Function Editor .................................................................................................. 7-15
Figure 7-10. Function Editor Available Channels.................................................................. 7-16
Figure 7-11. Function Editor Type Selection ......................................................................... 7-16
Figure 7-12. Function Editor Channel Selection .................................................................... 7-17
Figure 7-13. Blank Algorithm Screen .................................................................................... 7-18
Figure 7-14. Ten Point Table Configuration Screen .............................................................. 7-20
CHAPTER 8
INITIAL VXC/SAC CONFIGURATION
Figure 8-1. Initial VXC/SAC Configuration Procedure ......................................................... 8-2
Figure 8-2. VXC Device Screen............................................................................................. 8-3
Figure 8-3. Example: How Masters & Slaves are Listed ...................................................... 8-4
Figure 8-4. VXC Configuration Screen.................................................................................. 8-6
Figure 8-5. VXC CHANNELS [EDIT] Submenu.................................................................. 8-7
Figure 8-6. Device Channel Configuration Screen ................................................................ 8-9
Figure 8-7. Screen Configuration Menu............................................................................... 8-10
Figure 8-8. [Set Screen Mode] Submenu ............................................................................. 8-12
Figure 8-9. Drill Screen ........................................................................................................ 8-14
Figure 8-10. New Screen Configuration Screen..................................................................... 8-15
Figure 8-11. Object Submenu................................................................................................. 8-15
Figure 8-12. Kick Smart Alarm: Configuration & Display Screen ........................................ 8-17
Figure 8-13. Recorder Configuration Screen ......................................................................... 8-20
Figure 8-14. Recorder Configuration: Adding Channels ...................................................... 8-20
Figure 8-15. Print/Plot Setup Screen ...................................................................................... 8-22
CHAPTER 9
INITIAL PCW CONFIGURATION
Figure 9-1. Configuration Submenu ....................................................................................... 9-2
Figure 9-2. PC Workstation Configuration Screen ................................................................ 9-2
Figure 9-3. Delete PC Workstation Screen ............................................................................ 9-3
Figure 9-4. PC Workstation Configuration Menu .................................................................. 9-4
Figure 9-5. PCW Device Channels: [EDIT] Screen............................................................... 9-5
Figure 9-6. PCW Device Specific Channel ............................................................................ 9-6
Figure 9-7. PCW Device Channel [EDIT] Submenu ............................................................. 9-7
Figure 9-8. Highlighted Device Master Channel.................................................................... 9-7
CHAPTER 3
DESCRIPTION
Table 3-1. Configuration & Calibration Files ....................................................................... 3-2
CHAPTER 5
FLOPPY/DISK
Table 5-1. FLOPPY/DISK Options ...................................................................................... 5-1
CHAPTER 6
DIAGNOSTICS
Table 6-1. DIAGNOSTICS Summary .................................................................................. 6-2
CHAPTER 7
INITIAL SYSTEM/DAQ CONFIGURATION
Table 7-1. Summary of Sensor Types ................................................................................. 7-10
Table 7-2. How to Use Channel Active Options................................................................. 7-11
CHAPTER 8
INITIAL VXC/SAC CONFIGURATION
Table 8-1. VXC/SAC Screen Objects ................................................................................. 8-12
CHAPTER 9
INITIAL PCW CONFIGURATION
Table 9-1. PCW Screen Types ............................................................................................ 9-13
CHAPTER 10
SUPER SIF (DSI) CONFIGURATION
Table 10-1 Sample: SPECTRUM Channel Configuration Master List ............................. 10-13
Table 10-2 DSI (Super SIF) Function Types ..................................................................... 10-14
Table 10-3 Sample: SPECTRUM Function Codes ............................................................ 10-18
CHAPTER 13
DAQ OUTPUTS
Table 13-1. Summary of DAQ Output Types ....................................................................... 13-3
CHAPTER 15
MULTI-DAQ SYSTEMS
Table 15-1. Summary of Multi-DAQ Processes ................................................................... 15-2
Table 15-2. Dip Switch 2 Settings ........................................................................................ 15-2
APPENDIX A
DAQ CHANNEL WORKSHEET
Table A-1. Output Connector Scaling................................................................................... A-2
APPENDIX B
DRILLOFF CONFIGURATION
Table B-1. Required DRILLOFF Channels...........................................................................B-3
APPENDIX C
SPECTRUM FUNCTION TYPES
Table C-1. Active Flags and Manual Values for Select Drill/Trip ........................................C-6
q Chapter 5 - procedures for loading configuration and calibration files from floppy
or from the hard drive and saving them to floppy or to the hard drive.
q Chapter 6 - procedures for using DIAGNOSTICS and the F-keys to view soft-
ware version numbers, raw and processed data values and analog/digital connector
assignments.
Acronym Definition
NOTE
Provides additional information to aid in understanding the current topic.
CAUTION
Provides information to prevent equipment malfunction or damage that
could result in interruption of service.
WARNING
2-1 INTRODUCTION
This chapter contains an overview of the TOTAL system and a description of the devices that make
up the system.
3-1 INTRODUCTION
The Configuration and Calibration (CalConf) software is used to configure the TOTAL system and
calibrate its sensors. This chapter contains the following:
• description of the files that comprise the CalConf software
• CalConf System default channels
• DAQ software default channels
• summary of the CalConf software functions
• system configuration and calibration overview
~SYSTEM.EXE Configuration Module The program that configures the System DAQ.
~CID.EXE Configuration Module The program that configures VXC’s and SAC’s.
~NETWORK.EXE Configuration Module The program that configures T-POT network devices.
~OUT.EXE Configuration Module The program that configures DAQ digital outputs.
MAST_xxx.CHN System Master File Default settings to use as a template in configuring all
system channels and in designating channels as
defaults.
MAST_xxx.SEN System Master File Default settings used to compute channel values, in
engineering units, from raw data.
MAST_xxx.TBL System Master File Default values for four, ten point tables.
MAST_xxx.ALG System Master File Algorithms available for computing channel values.
MAST_xxx.OUT System Master File Default settings for typical output channels
q CONFIGURATION - used to configure the system and its component devices and
sensors
q CALIBRATION - used to calibrate the sensor channel for each sensor and for
EDMS, if E-DEPTH is part of the system; also used to view/edit channel values and
offsets
Enter
Run Diagnostics
Save Configuration to
Floppy Diskette
Exit
4-1 INTRODUCTION
This chapter contains the following general information on using the CalConf software:
• CalConf hardware defaults and command modifiers
• Recommended start-up procedure for configuring a new system
• The CalConf Main Menu screen
• How to select items from screens and how to exit screens
• How to select items from lists
If an unknown modifier is appended to the CALCONF command, the message shown below is dis-
played.
Press ENTER or the < ESC > key to return to the Default/Command Modifier screen. When you
have the necessary command modifier information, press ENTER to exit and restart CalConf.
Follow the steps below to set-up your Laptop in preparation to run System 4
CalConf.
1. Right click on the START button. A menu will appear.
2. Left click on EXPLORE. The Windows Explorer window will appear.
3. In the All Folders area, select the folder which contains System 4 and
double click.
4. In the Contents of ’Start Menu’, right click on the desired
CalConf file. Items a-c contain a brief description.
a. CAL7: Allows full editing of current config and calibration
b. CALCONF: Allows viewing of current config and calibration
c. CAL: Will allow only calibration
5. Click on create Shortcut. A file named Shortcut to CalConf will
appear at the bottom of the list of files.
6. Left click on Shortcut to CalConf file and hold button down. Drag
the shortcut to the All Folders, Desktop directory. and release the
button.
7. Close Windows Explorer by clicking on the ’X’ at the top right of
the screen. The screen now has an ICON to the desired file.
8. From the desktop, right click the ICON. A pull-down menu will appear.
9. Click on Properties. The Shortcut to CalConf Properties window will
appear.
10. In the Cmd line, click after EXE. If a DAQ will be used, type
A: C (or) C: C. (Type A: for floppy drive or C: for Hard Drive)
If DAQless, type DX.
11. Click on the Advanced button. The Advanced Program Settings
window will appear.
12. Click on MS-DOS mode (an arrow will appear).
13. Click on Specify a new MS-DOS configuration (a chechmark
will appear).
14. In the CONFIG.SYS for MS-DOS mode window, type
DEVICEHIGH=C:\WINDOWS\EMM386.EXE
DEVICEHIGH=C:\WINDOWS\COMMAND\ANSI.SYS
NOTE
If Laptop is equipped with sound, from the autoexec.bat for MS DOS
mode, remove the statement SET BLASTER=??????. Sound will use
needed memory and possibly not allow CalConf to run.
Follow the steps below to connect the Laptop to the DAQ and initialize CalConf.
1. Turn the PC on. Wait until Windows 95 appears.
2. Connect the calibration cable assembly (Part Number 219812) to
the PC 9-pin serial port and then to the DAQ connector labeled
“CAL.CONFIG.”.
3. Click on ICON for running CalConf w/ DAQ. (Refer to Section
4-4-1-1 for setting up ICON.)
4. The configuration modules are loaded from the hard drive into
memory and configuration/calibration data (if any) is automati-
cally loaded from the DAQ. The CalConf Main Menu screen is
displayed (Figure 4-2).
5. Select DAQ ACCESS: [CLEAR ALL] to delete any pre-existing
data in the DAQ (Chapter 16). Switch SW2 #3 must be placed in
down position. Press F6, then the SPACE BAR. Select E to reset
the DAQ.
6. Select DISK: [LOAD ALL] to load the new configuration/cali-
bration data from floppy into memory and send it to the DAQ
(Section 5-5-1).
7. Proceed to Section 4-5 to check sensor inputs.
NOTE
There are two kinds of DAQless options: D for a standard DAQ with a 64K
EEPROM, and DX for a DAQ with a 128K EEPROM.
Follow the steps below to initialize the CalConf software without a DAQ, using
a Laptop.
1. With the PC on, click on the ICON for running CalConf from
floppy (A: drive). (Refer to Section 4-4-1-1 for setting up ICON.)
2. Load the configuration from floppy (Section 5-5-1).
Follow the steps below to initialize the CalConf software without a DAQ, using
a Laptop.
1. With the PC on, click on the ICON for running CalConf from
Hard Drive (C: drive). (Refer to Section 4-4-1-1 for setting up
ICON.)
2. Load the configuration from floppy (Section 5-5-1).
5-1 INTRODUCTION
The FLOPPY option is available when CalConf is initialized using the default drive. The DISK
option is available when CalConf is initialized and the user overrides the default drive by specify-
ing drive C (e.g. CALCONF C:). FLOPPY/DISK is used to load configuration modules and mas-
ter files or data files from the floppy/hard drive and to save them to floppy/hard drive. This chapter
describes when and how to use FLOPPY/DISK.
LOAD ALL CalConf Main Menu Reads into memory all con- Initial configuration of a new
(Section 5-3) figuration modules, system system or when overwriting
master files (or data files) the current configuration.
and device master files with
extensions beginning in “0".
LOAD CAL CalConf Main Menu Reads a calibration master Calibrating sensor channels
(Section 5-4) file or data file into memory. only.
LOAD System/DAQ Config- Reads the master file or data During initial configuration,
(Section 5-5) uration screen or any file for the selected system or typically for the purpose of
Device Main Menu device configuration into duplicating and then modify-
memory. ing an existing configuration,
rather than modifying the
default configuration.
SAVE ALL CalConf Main Menu Saves all data for the config- After initial configuration, for
(Section 5-6) uration to floppy/hard drive the purpose of saving all con-
under a user-specified file figurations.
name.
SAVE CAL CalConf Main Menu Saves calibration data for Saving only calibration data
(Section 5-7) selected channels to floppy/ files.
hard drive under a user-spec-
ified file name.
SAVE Device Main Menu Saves selected system con- During initial configuration,
(Section 5-8) figurations or device configu- typically to make the configu-
rations to floppy/hard drive ration available to the [LOAD]
under user-specified file option for the purpose
names. described above.
5-5 LOAD
From the SYSTEM/DAQ Configuration Menu screen (Figure 5-4), the [LOAD] option enables
you to load one or more system configurations. From a Device Configuration Menu screen
(Figure 5-4), [LOAD] enables you to load a device configuration.
NOTE
Only device configurations whose extensions begin with “0" can be loaded,
for example, RIGB.010.
3. If the name you enter is already assigned to an existing configuration, the following
message is displayed. If you select OVERWRITE, the existing configuration will be
overwritten with the new one. Make a selection.
5-8 [SAVE]
Use [SAVE] from the SYSTEM/DAQ configuration screen to save all or selected system configu-
rations to the floppy/hard drive under a user-specified file name. Use [SAVE] from any device con-
figuration screen to save the device configuration to the floppy/hard drive.
6-1 INTRODUCTION
This chapter describes CalConf’s DIAGNOSTICS option, which enables you to view
the following:
• software versions for each device
• names of channels in the current configuration for each channel type
• sensor input in raw counts or in engineering units, arranged by connector number
• analog and digital connector assignments
• DAQ diagnostic information in order to identify software problems
This chapter also explains how to use the DAQ Error Counts screen and debug options.
Diagnostic Figure
Description
Function
SOFTWARE View software version numbers for system devices Figure 6-2
VERSIONS
CHANNEL TYPES View system channels based on channel type Figure 6-3
INPUTS View raw input values and sensor type for each sensor chan- Figure 6-5
(RAW VALUES) nel, arranged by connector number.
INPUTS View engineering unit values and sensor type, for each sensor Figure 6-6
(ENG. UNITS) channel, arranged by connector number.
DIGITAL I/O View all channels assigned to each digital connector, arranged Figure 6-7
CONNECTIONS by connector number. Sensor type is also displayed.
7-1 INTRODUCTION
This chapter contains instructions for initial System/DAQ configuration of a new system. It
describes how to use System/DAQ Configuration to create configurations for all system-level
parameters, namely:
• channel and sensor configuration
• rig activity string configuration
• external algorithm configuration
• ten point table configuration
Figure 7-1 outlines the general procedure for System/DAQ configuration of a new system. For
instructions on modifying existing configurations, refer to Chapter 16.
Enter
from Step 3
(Section 4-8-4)
Create System
Channel List by Edit Individual Channel
Adding/Deleting Configurations
Channels
Exit to
Device
Configuration
NOTE
Make sure that the system channel list contains all channels that might be
used by system devices and by algorithms. Channels that are not included
on the system channel list will not be available to any other system device
(i.e. VXC, PCW, or Slave DAQ).
Use the arrow keys or MOUSE to select fields on this screen. When selected, a
field is displayed in reverse video and instructions are displayed along the bot-
tom of the screen.
To edit fields on this screen, you either:
• Highlight the field name, then type-in a value using the key-
board and press ENTER, or
• Highlight the field name, then press ENTER to display a sub-
menu of available values. Highlight the desired value and press
ENTER.
• Press the Esc key or highlight [QUIT] and press ENTER to exit.
To exit SYSTEM/DAQ Configuration, refer to Section 7-7.
The fields on the Channel Configuration Screen are summarized on the follow-
ing pages.
Channel Name - the channel name (up to 12 characters, including blanks). This
is the label used when a channel is displayed.
Name (part 1) - the first part of the channel name displayed on SAC print/plots.
Name (part 2) - the second part of the channel name displayed on SAC print/
plots.
Units - the engineering units (maximum of eight characters) that will be used
for display.
Precision - the number of digits that can be displayed to the right of the decimal
point. A maximum of 7 numbers, including decimal points, can be displayed.
Algorithm Type - specifies whether to use an internal algorithm, external algo-
rithm or no algorithm to calculate the channel value. Internal algorithms are
those most commonly used by all channels; they are burned into the DAQ
EPROM and cannot be viewed or edited. External algorithms are not often used;
they can be viewed and edited by selecting ALGORITHMS from the SYSTEM/
DAQ Configuration screen (Figure 7-3). For a summary of all algorithms, refer
to Appendix C.
Algorithm - the name of the algorithm used to calculate the channel value, For a
summary of all algorithms, refer to Appendix C.
Filter Value - the value, in percent, by which raw input data is filtered before it
is used in the algorithm. Each raw data value is averaged with the previously fil-
tered data value according to the equation:
where:
NV = the filtered data value
PV = the filtered value of the previous
data point
FV = the Filter Value, in percent
CV = the current data value
The larger the Filter Value, the more the new data value is affected by the previ-
ous value; a Filter Value of 100 results in no filtering. Consequently, the mini-
mum allowable filter value is 99.9.
For example, if the filtered value of the previous data point is 1000 and the Filter
Value is 80%, and the current unfiltered data value is 1500, the filtered value of
the current data is:
Thus, because the Filter Value is so high (80%), the filtered value of the new
data point is actually closer to the value of the previous data point. If, on the
other hand, the filter value was 20%, the filtered value of the new data point
would be 1400.
Derived Used if input data gathered by other channel sensors is used to compute data
values for the channel. No sensor is used directly by channels with this sensor
type. For example, the Mud Volume channel has a “Derived” sensor because
sensor data from the Pit Volume channels is used to compute Mud Volume.
Voltage An analog sensor whose voltage is proportional to data values and ranges
between 0 and 5 volts, 0 and 10 volts or is a differential value between 1 and 5
volts.
Current An analog sensor that uses a 24-volt supply voltage to generate a 4-20 mA sig-
nal that is proportional to data values.
Rate A digital sensor that measures rate inputs, i.e. strokes per minute.
Event A digital sensor used to measure events for channels that are also configured
as rate channels; for example, any of the Pump Count channels.
Event Only A digital sensor used to measure events for channels that are only configured
as event channels; for example, the motion compensator encoder
Switch A digital sensor used to measure the on/off status of an input signal, such as the
top drive/rotary table switch.
Smart A sensor that gathers and processes data and then passes the processed data
to TOTAL. For example, all VIP+ channels are configured as smart sensors.
String Used for the Rig Activity channel to make labels available for designating cur-
rent rig activity, such as Drilling or Tripping.
Slave DAQ Used only at the master DAQ to designate channels whose sensors are con-
nected to a slave DAQ.
EDMS Sensor Used when the channel is receiving data from an E-DEPTH sensor.
Manual Value Used for channels that represent a constant value, such as Lines Strung.
Dig Int Func Used to configure a preprogrammed function to execute when a digital interrupt
occurs.
Pit Volume 5 will always 1. Channel is initially active and 1. “Channel is initially active” allows
be used to compute the 2. Operator cannot activate channel the channel’s data to be used to com-
total mud volume for the pute total mud volume.
Mud Volume channel
2. “Operator cannot activate channel”
prevents the operator from deactivat-
ing the channel at the VXC using the
“Active Channel” option.
Pit Volume 5 will occa- 1. Operator can activate channel. “Operator can activate channel”
sionally be used to com- allows the operator to use the VXC’s
pute total volume for the “Active Channel” option to enable Pit
Mud Volume channel. Volume 5 when it will be used to com-
pute total mud volume and to deacti-
vate it when it will not be used.
Pit Volume 5 will never 1. Channel is not initially active and 1. “Channel is not initially active” pre-
be used to compute total 2. Operator cannot activate channel vents the channel’s data from being
mud volume for the Mud used to compute total mud volume.
Volume channel
2. “Operator cannot activate channel”
prevents the channel from being acti-
vated at the VXC using the “Active
Channel” option.
CAUTION
Consult Field Engineering before using Algorithm Configuration. Complete
system failure could result from improper usage.
2. Highlight CONTINUE and press ENTER. The Edit Algorithm screen is dis-
played (Figure 7-7). From this screen you can edit, delete, insert or copy to a
file (list) the lines in the algorithm.
To edit a line in the algorithm, use the arrow keys to highlight the line, then
highlight EDIT and press ENTER. The EDIT submenu is displayed
(Figure 7-8). This submenu contains generic framework statements from which
to build an algorithm statement.
Likewise, to insert a line into the algorithm, highlight the line above which you
want to insert a line; then highlight INSERT and press ENTER.
The framework statements can be grouped as follows:
• dest = These statements can be used to define how a value is
calculated. For example, the statement dest = op1 - op2 may
mean that the destination channel value will equal the value of
the channel op1 minus that of channel op2.
• IF statements - State an action to take if the stated condition
exists. For example, the statement IF op1 < op2 means that if
the value of channel op1 is less than that of channel op2,
proceed to the next statement in the algorithm. If the stated
condition is false, all following statements are skipped until
after the next "END IF" or "ELSE" statement.
• ELSE statements - State the alternative action to take for an IF
statement. Using the above example, IF op1 < op2, the ELSE
statement describes the appropriate action when op2 is less than
or equal to op1.
• END IF - Defines the end of an "IF" statement (or "ELSE" if
used in conjunction with the "IF" statement.)
• RUN INTERNAL alg - Executes the specified internal algorithm
• JUMP TO line - Used to skip one or more steps in the algorithm
by proceeding to some specified line.
• END ALGORITHM - Used to designate the end of the algorithm
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the line to edit, then highlight
EDIT and press ENTER. The EDIT submenu is displayed
(Figure 7-8).
2. Select a framework statement from the submenu. (Figure 7-9.)
The framework statement is displayed in the FUNCTION EDI-
TOR box (dest = op1 - op2), with the first variable highlighted
(dest) and a submenu of available value types for dest.
To delete a line from an algorithm, use the arrow keys to highlight the line to
delete, then highlight DELETE (Figure 7-7) and press ENTER. The line is
deleted. Repeat as needed to delete lines. Highlight QUIT and press ENTER to
exit. Select SAVE to save the changes. Otherwise, select ABORT. Refer to Sec-
tion 7-7 to exit SYSTEM/DAQ Configuration.
The LIST option (Figure 7-7) copies the displayed algorithm to a file labelled
alg.out, stored in the CalConf directory. The algorithm is appended to the end of
the file. To use LIST to copy the currently displayed algorithm to alg.out, use
the arrow keys to highlight LIST and press ENTER. A message is displayed
which tells you that the algorithm will be appended to alg.out.
Highlight the Algorithm name: field and enter the name of the new algorithm. Then high-
light CONTINUE and press ENTER. A blank algorithm screen (below) is displayed.
Refer to Sections 7-5-1-1 and 7-5-1-2 to create the algorithm statements.
7-7-2 Exiting
1. To exit System/DAQ configuration, press the Esc key from the SYSTEM/
DAQ Configuration screen or highlight QUIT and press ENTER. At this time,
CalConf begins scheduling channel processing according to the new configu-
ration.
If CalConf determines that it is not possible to schedule all channels with the
new configuration, the following message is displayed.
4. When a discrepancy between what is stored in the DAQ and what’s being sent
to the DAQ is detected, a message similar to the following is displayed. In the
example message below, the discrepancy was detected in the channel configu-
ration. For SYSTEM/DAQ configuration, errors might be detected in the
channel, rig activity string, algorithm and ten point table configurations.
8-1 INTRODUCTION
The Visulogger XC Graphics Display is a monitor, with attaching keypad, that is used to display
and monitor sensor data. It is designed for use on the rig floor. Using the keypad, the operator can
select and edit display screens, set alarm limits and control channel functions (i.e. activate/deacti-
vate channels, zero channel values, etc.).
The SAC has basically the same functionality as the VXC, except that it is designed for use in safe
areas and can be used to generate hardcopy printouts of display screens (if a printer/plotter is
attached and channel data is archived to disk). Additionally, SAC strip chart displays have higher
resolution than those of VXC’s.
This chapter contains instructions for initial configuration of a VXC/SAC, which consists of:
• adding/deleting devices
• VXC/SAC channel configuration
• VXC/SAC screen configuration
• VXC/SAC recorder configuration
• SAC print/plot configuration
• SAC disk archive
Figure 8-1 outlines the general procedure for VXC configuration of a new system. For instructions
on modifying existing configurations, refer to Chapter 17.
NOTE
The device ID must also be set at the VXC. Refer to Manual 60-20.
ENTER
from System/DAQ
Configuration
(Figure 7-1)
EXIT to
Device Configuration
3. To add a VXC/SAC, highlight [ADD DEVICE] and press ENTER. The fol-
lowing message is displayed:
4. To add a master, highlight MASTER and press ENTER. To add a slave, high-
light SLAVE and press ENTER.
5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to add devices. Press Esc or highlight [QUIT] and press
ENTER to exit. The new network configuration records are compared with
those in the DAQ. Select SEND ALL TO DAQ to write the new configuration
to the DAQ.
8-3-1-1 How Masters & Slaves are Listed on VXC Configuration Screen
Figure 8-3 shows how master and slave devices are listed on the VXC Device
screen. The sequence of events leading up to the configuration shown in this
example are as follows:
1. The first device in the system is MASTER 0; it is the default con-
figuration’s master device and was loaded automatically when
CalConf was initialized.
2. A slave device to MASTER 0 was added. This device is listed as
SLAVE 1(0) because it is a slave, its device ID is 1 and its master
is MASTER 0.
3. Another master device was added. This device is listed as MAS-
TER 2, because it is a master device and its device ID is 2.
4. A slave device to MASTER 2 was added. This device is listed as
SLAVE 3(2) because it is a slave, its device ID is 3 and its master
is MASTER 2.
8-4-3 Graphics
The GRAPHICS field (Figure 8-4) is used to specify if vertical strip charts will be dis-
played on any VXC/SAC screens. In most cases, this field should be set to enabled.
8-4-4 Printer
The PRINTER field (Figure 8-4) is used to specify if a printer is enabled for generating
paper copies of SAC screens. This field should be set to enabled if the system includes a
SAC.
If any of the default VXC/SAC channels were deleted from the SYSTEM/DAQ
channel list during system configuration, they will not be available to the VXC/
SAC. These channels will be designated as UNCONFIGURED on the CHAN-
NELS: [EDIT] submenu. You must either go back to SYSTEM/DAQ configura-
tion and add the channels to the system channel list or delete the channels
labeled UNCONFIGURED from the device channel list
This field displays the name of the selected screen. To change the screen name,
highlight Screen name, type-in the new name and press ENTER. The new name
is displayed.
8-6-1-2 Restrictions
The Recorder basis field contains the name of the recorder that will be used for
strip chart displays on this screen. The recorder name indicates the range of data
that will be displayed on the strip chart. For example, if the recorder name is
"480 feet", then all strip charts on this screen will display the last 480 feet of
data; likewise, if the recorder name is 4 minutes, all strip charts on this screen
will display the last 4 minutes of data.
To view the available options, highlight Recorder basis and press ENTER; then
select from the submenu.
Set Screen Mode is used to designate the Rig Activity modes (i.e. Drilling, Trip-
ping, etc.) under which the current screen can/cannot be displayed. For example,
a tripping screen would typically not be displayed during drilling.
To view the available options, highlight [Set Screen Mode] and press ENTER. A
submenu listing all modes is displayed (Figure 8-8).
Each entry on this submenu has its own submenu of available/not available. To
designate a mode in which the screen should/should not be available, highlight
the arrow to the left of the mode, press ENTER and select from the submenu. If
not available is selected for any individual mode, then the top entry will auto-
matically update to not available in all modes.
Use Screen Layout to build display screens by specifying the individual objects
(e.g. strip charts, message boxes, etc.) that will make up each screen.
From the Screen Configuration menu, highlight [Screen Layout] and press
ENTER. The Screen Configuration screen (Figure 8-9) is displayed. It shows
the objects that make up the display screen. For example, in Figure 8-9, the con-
figuration screen shown was used to generate the display screen shown.
For new screens, the Screen Configuration looks like that in Figure 8-10. As
shown, it consists of 50 blocks, each containing a submenu of objects
(Figure 8-11) that can be combined to create a display screen. Most objects
occupy more than one block; for example, strip charts occupy all ten blocks in a
column. Table 8-1 lists each object and the number of blocks it occupies.
Screen Configuration
Display Screen
NOTE
The channels listed on the submenu for all strip chart displays are
determined by the “Recorder basis” used for that screen. Channels that
were not assigned to the recorder in Recorder Configuration are not
available here (Section 8-7).
3. Select YES to delete the screen. The VXC Configuration screen and DELETE
submenu are displayed.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3, as needed, to delete screen configurations.
5. To exit, press the Esc key.
To add channels to a recorder, use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the
[BLANK] channel field and press ENTER. Then highlight the channel name on
the submenu and press ENTER.
To select/edit a channel, highlight the channel name and press ENTER. High-
light the desired channel from the submenu and press ENTER.
3. Select YES to delete the recorder. The VXC Configuration screen and
DELETE submenu are displayed.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3, as needed, to delete recorders.
5. To exit, press the Esc key. The VXC Configuration screen is displayed.
8-8 PRINT/PLOTS
From a SAC, you can generate paper plots of channel data. Refer to Chapter 8 for instructions on
adding, creating and deleting prints/plots.
8-8-1 Setup
Use PRINT/PLOT: [SETUP] to specify:
• Printer type - The printer can be an HP Paint Jet or Epson.
• Initial printer state - The printer can either be initially on (active) or off
(inactive).
• Print/Plot - The name of the print/plot to produce.
To specify setup information:
1. Highlight PRINT/PLOT: [SETUP] from the VXC Configuration screen
(Figure 8-4) and press ENTER. The PRINT/PLOT SETUP screen
(Figure 8-15) is displayed.
2. To change any of the selections, use the arrow keys to highlight the item and
press ENTER. A submenu is displayed. Select from the submenu.
3. To exit, press the Esc key or highlight [QUIT] and press ENTER.
When a discrepancy between what is stored in the DAQ and what’s being sent to the DAQ is
detected, a message similar to the following is displayed. Make a selection. The CalConf main
menu screen is displayed.
9-1 INTRODUCTION
The PCW (PC Workstation) is an IBM-compatible personal computer and monitor, with optional
plotter/printer. It uses the Visulogger Interface Program to display real-time and historical data on
the monitor and on paper and to compare data values to user-specified alarm limits. It also stores
data from the DAQ on the PC hard drive and can reformat these data files for import to spreadsheet
applications programs.
This chapter contains instructions for initial configuration of a PCW, which consists of:
• adding PCWs to and deleting PCWs from the system
• PCW channel configuration
• PCW screen configuration
• PCW plot configuration
• Drilloff file header configuration
Figure 9-1 outlines the general procedure for PCW configuration of a new system. For instructions
on modifying existing configurations, refer to CHAPTER 14.
NOTE
The device ID must also be set at the PCW. Refer to the PCW manual to
set the device ID at the PCW.
The PCW device screen is displayed, indicating that there is one PCW in the system (UNIT 0)
and its device ID is 0.
3. To add a PCW, highlight ADD and press ENTER. The PCW is added to the system
and [UNIT 1] is displayed on the PCW device screen.
To delete a PCW, highlight DELETE below the device to be removed and then press ENTER.
The following message is displayed:
Select NO to keep the PCW in the system. Select YES to delete it.
4. When the necessary devices have been added/deleted, the remaining PCW’s can be
configured. To select and configure a PCW, refer to Section 9-4.
The PCW master file tags the most commonly displayed channels as PCW channels, and
it is these channels that make up the default DEVICE CHANNELS: [EDIT] submenu.
However, only channels on the System channel list (Section 7-3-1) are available to the
PCW. Thus, if channels tagged for the PCW default channel list were deleted from the
System channel list, they are not available to the PCW. These channels are designated as
UNCONFIGURED on the DEVICE CHANNELS: [EDIT] submenu and should be
deleted.
NOTE
If a PCW is added to the system after SYSTEM/DAQ configuration, it has
no default channels (i.e. its DEVICE CHANNELS: [EDIT] submenu is
empty). However, all channels on the System channel list are listed on the
DEVICE CHANNELS: [ADD] submenu and can be added.
CAUTION
You must configure the HOLE DEPTH channel first, otherwise the
PC Workstation will not operate properly.
4. Press the END key to go to the end of the submenu. The device master chan-
nel is highlighted.
6. To exit the screen, press the <Esc > key or highlight QUIT and press ENTER.
2. Highlight the channel to add and then press ENTER. The channel is added to
the PCW channel list and removed from the ADD submenu.
3. Repeat Step 2, as needed, to add channels.
4. When the necessary channels have been added, press the < Esc > key. The
submenu is closed.
2. Highlight the channel to delete and then press ENTER. The channel is
removed from the PCW channel list and from the [DELETE] submenu.
3. Repeat Step 2, as needed, to delete channels.
4. When the necessary channels have been deleted, press the <Esc> key. The
submenu is closed.
How a field is edited depends upon the type of field it is. The Device Channel Configura-
tion screen contains two types of fields. One type requires you to type in a value using the
keyboard. To change the field value, highlight the field, then type in the new value and
press ENTER; the new value replaces the old one. The following fields are this type:
• Low scale
• High scale
• Low plot scale
• High plot scale
• Low limit
• High limit
The second field type provides a submenu of available selections. To edit this field type,
highlight the field and then press ENTER; a submenu is displayed. Then use the arrow
keys to highlight a submenu item and press ENTER. The new selection is displayed. The
“Horn” field is this type.
When all edits are made, press the < Esc > key. The PCW CONFIGURATION screen is
displayed.
2. Refer to Section 9-6-6 and Section 9-6-7 to edit the default screen so that it
describes the desired screen configuration.
3. When complete, press the < Esc > key. The PCW CONFIGURATION screen
is displayed.
4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3, as needed, to add screens.
2. Refer to Section 9-7-2 and Section 9-7-3 to edit the default screen so that it
describes the new plot configuration.
3. When complete, press the < Esc > key or highlight QUIT and press ENTER.
The PCW CONFIGURATION screen is displayed.
4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3, as needed, to add plots.
Each column on the screen represents one column on the plot. On the 7 COLUMN plot
screen, the two top rows of channels represent channels that will be plotted in Plot Col-
umns 1, 3, 5 and 7, from left to right. Likewise, the bottom two rows of channels represent
channels that will be plotted in Plot Columns 2, 4 and 6, from left to right. The channels
selected for each screen column are the channels that will be displayed in that column on
the plot.
10-1 INTRODUCTION
The Super SIF (SPECTRUM Interface) board, within the DAQ, converts data into a format that a
SPECTRUM or SPECTRUM-type display panel (i.e. Mud Watch) can read and forwards the data
to the display. The Super SIF also converts function codes entered from the display panel keypad
into a format that the TOTAL system can read and forwards the data to the System DAQ.
NOTE
SIF is an acronym which stands for Spectrum InterFace. Physically the SIF
is an interface board used to convert data within the DAQ into SPECTRUM
protocol and transmit this information to various SPECTRUM type displays.
The Super SIF board is an upgraded version of the SIF board. The Super
SIF board utilizes a faster protocol and is required when running System 4.
DSI is an acronym which stands for DAQ Spectrum Interface. DSI is used
to refer to the software which processes data into SPECTRUM displayable
information. Additionally DSI refers to a physical hardware assembly,
P/N 220305-001, used for several SPECTRUM related functions, such as
data conversion, SPECTRUM panel power, SPECTRUM panel
backlighting, etc.
Within Chapter 11, DSI and Super SIF are interchangeable. DSI does
not refer to physical hardware.
Super SIF channel and function configurations are dictated by the display panel design and differ
from rig to rig. This chapter provides general instructions for initial SIF configuration of any
SPECTRUM-type display panel, which consists of:
• Adding Super SIF’s to and deleting Super SIF’s from the system
• Super SIF channel configuration
• Super SIF function configuration
NOTE
The channel name displayed to the right of a SPECTRUM channel number
on the Device Channel Configuration screen might not be the actual
channel name. ALWAYS IDENTIFY SPECTRUM CHANNELS BY
LOGICAL CHANNEL NUMBER — NOT BY CHANNEL NAME.
2. Highlight the DAQ channel to delete and then press ENTER. The channel is
removed from the channel configuration.
3. Repeat Step 2, as needed, to delete DAQ channels from the Super SIF config-
uration; then press the <Esc> key.
2. Highlight the channel to edit and press ENTER. The DSI Channel Configura-
tion screen for that channel is displayed. The DAQ channel name and units are
displayed above the SPECTRUM channel fields (for example, “Standpipe”
psig in Figure 10-1).
3. To edit any of the first five fields (Main SPECTRUM channel - Attribute
channel), use the arrow keys to highlight the field name and then press
ENTER. A submenu is displayed. Use the arrow keys to highlight the desired
submenu item and press ENTER. The new selection is displayed.
4. To edit the Low limit, High limit and High scale fields, use the arrow keys to
highlight the field name, then key-in the value and press ENTER.
5. When all fields are edited, press < Esc >. The DAQ channel submenu in Step
1 is displayed.
6. Repeat Steps 2 through 4 until all Super SIF channels are configured. Then
press < Esc > from the DAQ channel submenu. The DSI CONFIGURATION
screen is displayed.
The fields on the DSI Device Channel Configuration screen are summarized
below.
Main Spectrum channel - the logical channel number and name of the
SPECTRUM channel that corresponds to the selected DAQ channel.
Spectrum low limit channel - the logical channel number and name of the
SPECTRUM channel containing the low alarm limit for the selected DAQ
channel.
Spectrum high limit channel - the logical channel number of the SPECTRUM
channel containing the high alarm limit for the selected DAQ channel. The high
alarm limit is displayed on bar graphs.
Spectrum scale channel - the logical channel number and name of the SPEC-
TRUM channel containing the high scale value for meter displays of the
selected DAQ channel.
Attribute channel - the logical channel number and name of the DAQ channel
whose value is used for the associated SPECTRUM channel status. The attribute
channel is used to turn display panel indicators on and off; for example, an
attribute channel is used to select high or low gear for top drive or rotary tables.
On/Off control channel - Not implemented.
Low limit - the value of the low alarm limit (Table 10-1) for the selected DAQ
channel. The “Low limit” field is only displayed when a “Spectrum low limit
channel” is specified.
High limit - the value of the high alarm limit for the selected DAQ channel. The
“High limit” field is only displayed when a “Spectrum high limit channel” is
specified.
High scale - the high scale value (Table 10-1) for meter displays of the selected
DAQ channel. This value defines the range of the meter. The “High scale” field
is only displayed when a “Spectrum scale channel” is specified.
The function code displayed on the Function Configuration screen (Figure 10-6) is the same as that
etched on the display panel. Thus, Function Code 01 on the Function Configuration screen corre-
sponds exactly to function “01" on the display panel.
The following paragraphs contain general information on Super SIF device function configuration
that can be used for any SPECTRUM-type display panel. To configure the DSI functions for each
rig, refer to that rig’s system master list.
2. Highlight the function code to add and then press ENTER. The code is added
to the configuration and removed from the submenu.
3. Repeat Step 2, as needed, to add function codes; then press <Esc> and pro-
ceed to Section 10-10-3.
The four fields on the Device Function Configuration screen are summarized
below.
Function type - the type of function to perform. Table 10-3 describes each func-
tion type and its operation and requirements.
Base channel - For most function types, the base channel is the DAQ channel
that will be affected by the selected function (Table 10-3).
Second channel - Typically, the second channel is an additional DAQ channel
that will be affected by the selected function (Table 10-3).
Highlighted channel - The highlighted channel is a DAQ channel whose data
value flashes on the display panel when the operator enters the associated func-
tion code. This enables the operator to confirm that the correct function code
was entered. In most cases, the highlighted channel is the same as the base chan-
nel (Table 10-3).
Table 10-2 describes all function types and explains how to use them. A more
thorough description of each function type is presented in Appendix E.
12 Pipe RPM 35 -- 75 -- --
16 Air Pressure 26 93 92 -- --
56 Air Volume In 29 97 96 -- --
58 Air Temperature In 27 -- -- -- --
60 Vacuum 32 -- -- -- --
68 Barometric Pressure 33 -- -- -- --
NOTE
The Main Channel, Low Limit, High Limit and High Scale columns show
SPECTRUM logical channel numbers. The names of these SPECTRUM
logical channels may not be the same as the DAQ channel names. Always
use the SPECTRUM logical channel number during configuration.
NOTE
The Attribute Channel is a selected DAQ channel.
ENABLE/DISABLE Changes a channel’s “active” flag. Set both Base Channel and High-
CHANNEL(S) Inactive channels are not used to lighted Channel to the affected DAQ
compute derived channel values. channel.
CHANGE RIG MODE Changes the system mode from Set Base Channel to DAQ channel#
Drill to Trip, Trip to Standby or 229 (RIG MODE).
Standby to Drill.
CHANGE FIELDS Changes the field used to calcu- Set Base Channel to Field Select
late torque for a TOP DRIVE or channel (TD FIELD or RT FIELD).
ROTARY TABLE channel that has The field select channel must be a
three selectable excitation fields. Manual Value channel.
SELECT ONE OF TWO Changes the channel displayed Set Base Channel to one channel, set
CHANNELS when two channels share a dis- Second Channel to other channel and
play field. set Highlighted Channel to field chan-
nel name on panel. Example: Base
Channel = CASING PRESSURE 1,
Second Channel = CASING PRES-
SURE 2, Highlighted Channel = CAS-
ING PRESSURE.
DISABLE/ZERO Turns counters off and on. Auto- Set both Base Channel and High-
CHANNEL matically zeroes the channel lighted Channel to affected DAQ
when turned on. channel.
ZERO CHANNEL Zeroes a channel value. Set both Base Channel and High-
VALUE lighted channel to affected DAQ chan-
nel.
SELECT DRILL/TRIP Changes the system mode from Set Base Channel to DAQ channel #
Drill to Trip Out, from Trip Out to 230 (DRILL/TRIP).
Trip In or from Trip In to Drill.
When TOP DRIVE and ROTARY Set Base Channel to TD/RT SELECT.
TABLE share a display field and
only one of the two systems has
two gears, this function is used to
change from the single-gear sys-
tem to the high gear of the two-
gear system, then from high gear
to low gear, and then from low
gear to the single-gear system.
SELECT TD/RT When TOP DRIVE and ROTARY Set Base Channel to TD/RT SELECT,
TABLE share a display field and set Second Channel to TD GEAR and
both are two-gear systems, this set Highlighted Channel to RT GEAR.
function type changes the dis-
played channel from TOP DRIVE
to ROTARY TABLE, or vice versa.
NOTE: See SELECT DRILL/TRIP
if only one system has two gears.
SET CHANNEL HIGH Changes a channel’s high limit Set both Base Channel and High-
LIMIT value to an operator-entered lighted Channel to affected DAQ
value. channel.
SET CHANNEL LOW Changes a channel’s low limit Set both Base Channel and High-
LIMIT (POSITIVE value to an operator-entered lighted Channel to affected DAQ
VALUE ONLY) value, provided the low limit will channel.
always be a positive number.
SET CHANNEL LOW Changes a channel’s low limit Set both Base Channel and High-
LIMIT (NEGATIVE value to an operator-entered lighted Channel to affected DAQ
VALUE ONLY) value, provided the low limit will channel.
always be a negative number.
SET CHANNEL VALUE Changes a channel’s current Set both Base Channel and High-
value to an operator-entered lighted Channel to affected DAQ
value. channel.
SET ACTIVE PIT Activates or deactivates mud pits Set both Base Channel and High-
ON/OFF for MUD VOLUME and GAIN/ lighted Channel to MUD VOLUME.
LOSS channel calculations. Set Second Channel to GAIN/LOSS.
Deactivated channels are not
used to calculate MUD VOLUME
or GAIN/LOSS.
SET RESERVE PIT Activates or deactivates mud pits Set both Base Channel and High-
ON/OFF for TOTAL RESERVE VOLUME lighted Channel to TOTAL RESERVE
channel calculations. Deactivated VOLUME channel.
channels are not used to calcu-
late total reserve volume.
SET TRIP TANK Activates or deactivates trip tanks Set both Base Channel and High-
ON/OFF for TOTAL TRIP VOLUME chan- lighted Channel to TOTAL TRIP VOL-
nel calculations. Deactivated UME channel.
channels are not used to calcu-
late total trip volume.
SEL ACTIVE VOLUME Displays a selected active mud pit Set Base Channel to TANK VOLUME
in the TANK VOLUME channel and set Highlighted Channel to TANK
display field. NUMBER channel.
SEL TRIP VOLUME Displays a selected active mud pit Set Base Channel to TANK VOLUME
in the TANK VOLUME channel and set Highlighted Channel to TANK
display field. NUMBER channel.
SEL TRIP VOLUME Displays a selected trip tank in the Set Base Channel to TANK VOLUME
TANK VOLUME Channel display channel and set Highlighted Channel
field. to TANK NUMBER channel.
SET LINES STRUNG Sets the number of lines strung. Set both Base Channel and High-
lighted Channel to LINES STRUNG.
LINES STRUNG must be a Manual
Value channel.
SET METER FULL Changes the Full Scale value on Set both Base Channel and High-
SCALE VALUE meter displays. lighted Channel to affected DAQ
channel.
ACK DEPTH ALARM Stops the DEPTH channel value Leave all entries blank.
from flashing and stops the alarm
horn from sounding when a depth
set point is passed.
11 Set Hook Load Hi Set High Limit Hook Load -- Hook Load
12 Set Hook Load F/S Set Meter Scale Hook Load -- Hook Load
21 Set Air Pressure Hi Set High Limit Air Pressure -- Air Pressure
22 Set Air Pressure Lo Set Low Limit Pos Air Pressure -- Air Pressure
23 Set Air Volume In Hi Set High Limit Air Volume In -- Air Volume In
24 Set Air Volume In Lo Set Low Limit Pos Air Volume In -- Air Volume In
25 Set Air Volume Out Hi Set High Limit Air Volume Out -- Air Volume
Out
26 Set Air Volume Out Lo Set Low Limit Pos Air Volume Out -- Air Volume
Out
32 Set Pipe Torque Hi Set High Limit Pipe Torque -- Pipe Torque
33 Set Pipe Torque Lo Set Low Limit Pos Pipe Torque -- Pipe Torque
34 Set Pipe RPM Hi Set High Limit Pipe RPM -- Pipe RPM
11-1 INTRODUCTION
A Smart Network Device (i.e. VIP+) is one that is configured at the device itself, rather than
through CalConf. However, CalConf must first be used to add the device to the system, as follows.
1. From the CalConf main menu (Figure 4-2), select TOOLS: [CONFIGURATION].
The configuration submenu (Figure 7-2) is displayed.
2. Select NETWORK. The Network Configuration screen (Figure 11-1) is displayed.
3. Highlight [ADD SMART DEV] and press ENTER. As shown below, the screen is
updated to show the device type, device ID and inquiry interval.
7. To write the new configuration to the DAQ, select SEND THIS RECORD. To ignore
it, select RETRIEVE THIS RECORD. The Configuration submenu (Figure 7-2) is
displayed.
12-1 INTRODUCTION
The NETWORK configuration option can be used to:
• add Smart Network Devices to the system (Chapter 11)
• add Slave DAQ’s to the system (Chapter 15)
• view/edit the network device configuration and inquiry interval for each device
For information on adding Smart Network Devices and Slave DAQ’s and editing their inquiry
intervals, refer to the appropriate chapter.
The remainder of this chapter explains how to use NETWORK after configuration to view and edit
the network device configuration.
13-1 INTRODUCTION
If the DAQ is used to drive other instruments, use the DAQ OUTPUTS function to configure the
DAQ digital output connectors used. DAQ outputs should be configured after all network devices
have been configured (Chapters 7 through 12) and the network configuration has been confirmed
(Chapter 12).
4. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the corresponding Channel field and press
ENTER. A submenu of channels is displayed. Make a selection.
5. Enter the Low and High values by moving the cursor to the corresponding field and
typing in the appropriate value. Refer to Table 13-1 for an explanation of what these
values represent for each output type.
6. Repeat Steps 2 through 5 to configure additional connectors.
7. Press the Esc key or highlight [QUIT] and press ENTER to exit. Select SEND ALL
TO DAQ when prompted.
Analog Simulates an analog output. The DAQ supplies a pulse-width modulated signal
proportional to processed channel data values. The usable voltage range is from
0 to 10 VDC.
Low Scale The minimum output value, in engineering units. At this value, the output con-
nector voltage is 0 VDC.
High Scale The maximum output value, in engineering units. At this value, the output
connector voltage is 10 VDC.
Inverted Analog Simulates an analog output. The DAQ supplies a pulse-width modulated signal
that is proportional to processed channel data values. The usable voltage range is
from 0 to 10 VDC.
Low Scale The minimum output value, in engineering units. At this value, the output con-
nector voltage is 10 VDC.
High Scale The maximum output value, in engineering units. At this value, the output
connector voltage is 0 VDC.
Discrete A digital output in which the DAQ supplies no voltage until channel data values
reach the user-specified “Must Turn On” value. When the “Must Turn On” value is
reached, 10 VDC is supplied.
Must Turn Off When used with Discrete, this value is less than the Must Turn On Value.
Value When data values drop below the Must Turn Off Value, no voltage is sup-
plied.
Must Turn On When used with Discrete, the Must Turn On Value is a data value which,
Value when reached, causes the DAQ to supply 10 VDC.
Inverted Discrete A digital output in which the DAQ supplies 10 VDC until channel data values
reach the user-specified Must Turn Off Value; then no voltage is supplied.
Must Turn On When used with Inverted Discrete, this value is less than the Must Turn Off
Value Value. When data values drop below the Must Turn On Value, 10 VDC is sup-
plied.
Must Turn Off Used with Inverted Discrete, the Must Turn Off Value is a data value which,
Value when reached, causes the DAQ to stop supplying voltage.
Alarm A digital output in which the DAQ supplies no voltage when data values lie within
the range described by the Low Limit and High Limit. When data values lie out-
side this range, the DAQ supplies 10 VDC.
Low Limit When the output type is Alarm, the Low Limit is the data value below which
the DAQ supplies 10 VDC.
High Limit When the output type is Alarm, the High Limit is the data value above which
the DAQ supplies 10 VDC.
Inverted Alarm A digital output in which the DAQ supplies 10 VDC when data values lie within the
range described by the Low Limit and High Limit. When data values lie outside
this range, the DAQ supplies no voltage.
Low Limit When the output type is Inverted Alarm, the Low Limit is the data value below
which the DAQ supplies no voltage.
High Limit When the output type is Inverted Alarm, the High Limit is the data value
above which the DAQ supplies no voltage.
DAQ Device Horn A digital output in which the DAQ supplies no voltage when no horn signal is
received from a device. When a horn signal is received from a device, the DAQ
supplies 10 VDC.
Inverted DAQ A digital output in which the DAQ supplies 10 VDC when no horn signal is
Device Horn received from a device. When a horn signal is received from a device, the DAQ
supplies no voltage.
Mirror A digital output in which the DAQ supplies a 0–10 VDC signal directly proportional
to a 0–10 VDC signal present on a selected channel (connector number), i.e. a
10 V signal will have an output of 10 VDC. In order for an input connector to be
mirrored, it must be configured as an "event-only" or "rate to mirror" input.
2. Highlight the name of the output configuration to load, highlight SELECT and press ENTER.
2. Type in the configuration name and press ENTER. If a configuration by that name
already exists, the following message is displayed.
3. To change the name entered in Step 2, highlight CHANGE FILENAME and press
ENTER. Then enter the new name.
To overwrite the existing configuration with the new one, highlight OVERWRITE and
press ENTER.
14-1 INTRODUCTION
Use this function to:
• Load existing calibration data, channel values and offsets from floppy/disk
(Section 14-2) and save them to floppy/disk (Section 14-9)
• Calibrate the sensor channel for each sensor. The calibration procedure depends
upon whether the sensor is analog (Section 14-3), digital (Section 14-4) or EDMS
(Section 14-5).
• View and update channel values and offsets(Section 14-7)
• Set the time and date (Section 14-8)
3. Highlight the name of the file to load; then highlight SELECT and press ENTER. The
SYSTEM CALIBRATION SOFTWARE screen is redisplayed.
4. Select the analog channel to calibrate. The calibration screen for that channel is dis-
played (Figure 14-3). This screen displays the following:
• CURRENT READING - the current raw sensor values and corresponding engi-
neering units. This data cannot be edited.
• CALIBRATION MIN - If the channel was previously calibrated, the minimum
values from that calibration are displayed; otherwise, the default minimum values
are displayed.
• CALIBRATION MAX - If the channel was previously calibrated, the maximum
values from that calibration are displayed; otherwise, the default maximum values
are displayed.
5. Calibrate the raw minimum by setting the sensor to its zero point and viewing the raw
counts displayed for CALIBRATION MIN. When the reading stabilizes to what you
believe is a reasonable representation of the minimum output, press ENTER. This
value is displayed next for RAW. Then use the arrow keys to move the cursor next to
the engineering units field, type-in the corresponding minimum value and press
ENTER. The data is sent to the DAQ.
6. To calibrate the raw maximum, follow the procedure in Step 5, except set the sensor to
its maximum output and enter the corresponding maximum value.
7. To calibrate additional analog channels, repeat Steps 4 through 6. To exit, press the
Esc key or highlight [EXIT] and press ENTER.
4. Use the arrow keys to highlight CALIBRATION RATE. Then type-in the appropriate
value and press ENTER.
5. Highlight Debounce time. Then type-in the appropriate value and press ENTER.
6. Press the Esc key or highlight [EXIT] and press ENTER when complete.
7. To calibrate additional analog channels, repeat Steps 3 through 6. To exit, press the
Esc key or highlight [EXIT] and press ENTER.
NOTE
To ensure accurate calibration, make all layer change measurements to
within 6 inches (152.4 mm) of actual wrap change.
11. Move Block up until cable reaches Position 4 shown on Figure 14-6. Press
LAYER CHANGE button. Write down EDMS counts and measured Block
height.
12. Move Block up repeating steps 9, 10 and 11. Until you reach the last measur-
able Block Height. Now proceed to step 13.
13. Move the Block down until Elevators touch floor, Position 2 shown on
Figure 14-6. Press CONNECTION and LAYER CHANGE buttons at the
same time. The CAL BOX light will begin to flash, ending calibration mode.
14. Reconnect Laptop to DAQ, select DAQ ACCESS: [LOAD ALL] configura-
tion from DAQ. Enter data from steps 6, 9, 10 and 11. Plus drill line size,
Counts Per Wrap (Encoder counts per one full turn. Should be a 2000 or 625
type and Line Strung.) Refer to Figure 14-8 before editing calibraion of
EDMS.
1 4
5
2
3 6
10
7
9
11 12 8 13 14
Figure 14-9. Trigger Hook Load, Kelly Down Length, Kelly Offset
3. Type-in the name to save the data under. If the name you enter is already assigned to
an existing file, the following message is displayed:
4. To overwrite the existing file, highlight OVERWRITE and press ENTER. Otherwise,
highlight CHANGE FILENAME and press ENTER. Then enter a new name.
15-1 INTRODUCTION
Some installation may require more than one DAQ. These additional DAQ’s are called Slave
DAQ’s. Section 15-2 summarizes the main features of System DAQ’s and Section 15-3 summa-
rizes those of Slave DAQ’s. Table 15-1compares multi-DAQ and single-DAQ processes.
15-4 START-UP
System and Slave DAQ start-up is same as in single-DAQ systems (Chapter 4). Additionally, how-
ever, you must ensure that the System DAQ is designated as the System DAQ and that each Slave
DAQ is properly designated as Slave DAQ 1 or Slave DAQ 2, etc. To do this, refer to Table 15-2
and adjust positions 1 and 2 of Dip Switch 2 on the DAQ Processor Board accordingly.
System DAQ ON ON
3. Highlight [ADD SLAVE DAQ] and press ENTER. As shown below, the screen is
updated to show the device type, device ID and inquiry interval.
4. The inquiry interval is the rate that the System DAQ will poll the Slave DAQ. To
change this value, highlight it and press ENTER. A submenu is displayed. Make a
selection.
5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4, if needed, to add another Slave DAQ.
6. Press Esc or highlight [QUIT] and press ENTER to exit. The network configuration
records in memory are compared with those in the DAQ and the following message
is displayed:
7. To write the new configuration to the DAQ, select SEND ALL TO DAQ. The Config-
uration submenu (Figure 7-2) is displayed. Press Esc to close the submenu.
At the slave DAQ:
Follow the steps below to configure a Slave DAQ:
1. Determine which connector each channel is assigned to and which digital connectors,
if any, are used for output. (Note that a digital connector may be used for either input
or output, but not for both.) Record this information on a DAQ Channel Worksheet,
like the one in Appendix A.
2. Highlight CONFIGURATION from the CalConf main menu (Figure 4-2) and press
ENTER. The Configuration submenu (Figure 7-2) is displayed.
3. Highlight SYSTEM/DAQ and press ENTER. The SYSTEM/DAQ CONFIGURA-
TION screen (Figure 7-3) is displayed.
4. Use the CHANNEL & SENSOR options to configure the Slave DAQ.
Make sure that:
• only channels whose sensors are connected to the Slave DAQ are included on the
Slave DAQ System channel list
• for each channel, the pertinent fields on the Channel Configuration screen are
completed. All fields are required except those crossed out in Figure 15-3.
5. If an EDMS sensor is part of the system, enter TEN POINT TABLE CONFIGURA-
TION and create a ten point table (Figure 7-7).
6. Calibrate each sensor channel (Chapter 14).
7. Ensure that the system is properly receiving sensor data by entering Diagnostics and
viewing sensor inputs in raw values and/or engineering units (Chapter 6).
8. When the system is set up satisfactorily, copy the configurations to floppy using
FLOPPY (Chapter 5).
16-1 INTRODUCTION
DAQ ACCESS is used during installation and maintenance as follows:
• CLEAR ALL - delete all configurations in the DAQ
• LOAD ALL - load all configurations from the DAQ into memory
• SEND ALL - send configurations in memory to the DAQ.
17-1 INTRODUCTION
This chapter explains how to use the CalConf software to update or maintain a TOTAL system.
Maintenance is typically required for the following reasons:
• channels are added to or removed from the system
• one or more devices are added to the system
• sensors are repaired or replaced
NOTE
It is critical that DAQ ACCESS: [LOAD ALL] is performed at the beginning
of all maintenance procedures. Otherwise, configurations may be
accidentally overwritten.
ENTER
Configuration &
Calibration Software
Select
DAQ ACCESS: [LOAD ALL]
Select
[SEND THIS RECORD TO DAQ]
Select
DAQ ACCESS: [LOAD ALL]
EXIT
Configuration &
Calibration Software
ENTER
Configuration &
Calibration Software
Select
DAQ ACCESS: [LOAD ALL]
Select
DISK: [SAVE ALL]
Select
[SEND THIS RECORD TO DAQ]
Select
DAQ ACCESS: [LOAD ALL]
EXIT
Configuration &
Calibration Software
ENTER
Configuration &
Calibration Software
Select
DAQ ACCESS: [LOAD ALL]
Select
DISK: [SAVE ALL]
Select
[RETRIEVE ALL FROM DAQ]
EXIT
Configuration &
Calibration Software
A-1 INTRODUCTION
Complete the DAQ Channel Worksheet by recording analog and digital channel assignments
before initializing the Configuration and Calibration software. Using this worksheet will help pre-
vent accidental assignment of two channels to the same connector and speed up the configuration
process.
Analog Channel C V
J1A
J2A
J3A
J4A
J5A
J6A
J7A
J8A
J9A
J10A
J11A
J12A
J13A
J14A
J15A
J16A
J17A
J18A
J19A
J20A
J21A
J22A
J23A
J2D
J3D
J4D
J5D
J6D
J7D
J8D
J9D
J10D
J11D
J12D
J13D
J14D
J____D
J____D
J____D
J____D
J____D
J____D
J____D
J____D
J____D
J____D
J____D
J____D
B-1 INTRODUCTION
DRILLOFF is an application of the TOTAL system that enables the operator to view DRILLOFF
test data on a Visulogger XC Graphics Display (VXC) screen as the tests are being conducted.
DRILLOFF also stores files of DRILLOFF test data in the PC Workstation archive (if a PC Work-
station is present) so that the data can be imported to a spreadsheet program and graphed.
This appendix explains how to configure TOTAL systems to run DRILLOFF, which consists of:
• loading the DRILLOFF master file from floppy
• configuring DRILLOFF channels
• configuring DRILLOFF screens
For instructions on viewing DRILLOFF test data on the VXC, refer to Appd B of Manual 60-20.
B-2 PURPOSE
DRILLOFF tests are used to select the bit weight and rotary speed (RPM) that result in optimum
rate of penetration (ROP). The tests are typically performed at the top of a rock formation or when-
ever ROP changes by a significant amount.
DRILLOFF test data is displayed as a curve that represents how ROP changes as bit weight
changes, for a fixed rotary speed (Figure B-1). Up to three curves can be plotted on one graph. By
comparing the curves, rig personnel can select the optimum bit weight and rotary speed.
B-3 METHOD
A DRILLOFF test is conducted by applying a high bit weight and drilling at that weight until bot-
tom-hole conditions stabilize, to insure a reasonable starting ROP. At that point, the brake is locked
and the bit continues to drill without further movement of the traveling block. As the bit drills
ahead, bit weight decreases and string tension increases because the drill string is unable to move
downward at the surface. This increase in string tension is used to calculate drill pipe stretch,
which is equal to the distance the bit travels. Pipe stretch is recorded versus time and converted to
ROP, which is then plotted versus a filtered bit weight, *DRILLOFF WOB*.
DRILLOFF tests are typically repeated at different rotary speeds and used by rig personnel to
select the bit weight and rotary speed that optimize ROP for given rig capabilities, hole and bit
conditions, and depth.
NOTE
Because the brake is locked, the ROP displayed in a DRILLOFF test is a
theoretical ROP calculated from pipe stretch versus time. Actual ROP may
vary from the predictions of the graph.
Table B-1 describes the channels required for DRILLOFF, which are included in the current
master default channel list.
Table B-1. Required DRILLOFF Channels
HOOK LOAD HOOK LOAD Current HOOK LOAD The weight on the traveling
block hook, in k-lbs.
ROTARY RPM TOP DRIVE RPM Rate Rate Per Minute Rotary table RPM
ROTARY RPM
LINES STRUNG LINES STRUNG Manual Value None The number of lines strung.
This is a manually entered
value.
*PIPE I.D. PIPE I.D. Manual Value None The inner diameter of the drill
pipe, in inches. This is a man-
ually entered value.
*PIPE O.D. PIPE O.D. Manual Value None The outer diameter of the drill
pipe, in inches. This is a man-
ually entered value.
DO STOP WOB DO STOP WOB Manual Value None Amount of bit weight
increase, set by user, that
stops a DRILLOFF test.
If not set by user, automati-
cally sets to channel list
default value
FAST WOB FAST WOB Derived FAST WOB Unfiltered weight on bit value
taken directly from the sensor
DRILLOFF WOB DRILLOFF WOB Derived DRILLOFF WOB Weight on bit from sensor, fil-
tered to smooth out minor
fluctuation
SECTION ONE SECTION ONE Derived SECT ONE Length of a drillstring section
LEN LEN LENGTH
PIPE STRETCH PIPE STRETCH Derived PIPE STRETCH The stretch factor of the cur-
rent drill pipe, in inches per k-
lb per 1000 feet. PIPE
STRETCH can be configured
to be a manually entered
value or to be calculated
using the PIPE I.D. and PIPE
O.D. channel values and the
algorithm named “PIPE
STRETCH”.
SLIP STATUS SLIP STATUS String Offset 30 SLIP STATUS Channel that toggles between
in and out of slips
BIT POSITION BIT POSITION Derived BIT POSITION Current position of the bit in
the well bore
TOTAL FLOW IN TOTAL FLOW IN Derived TOTAL FLOW IN Sum of flow in and booster
flow in
BIT STATUS BIT ON BOTTOM String Offset 33 BIT ON BOTTOM If bit position = hole depth,
this channel is set to "true"
HOLE DEPTH HOLE DEPTH Derived HOLE DEPTH The depth of the hole, in feet.
NOTE
The vertical chart scales can be edited on the rig at any time, using the
VXC keypad. (See Appendix B of Manual 60-20.)
To edit, add or delete the MASTER screen configurations, press < Esc > to close the submenu
and then proceed to Step 17.
8. From the submenu in Figure 7-2, highlight VISULOGGER XC GRAPHICS DIS-
PLAY and press ENTER. The VXC Device screen (Figure 9-2) is displayed.
NOTE
All DRILLOFF curves are plotted on the same chart. Thus, if the default
chart scale for DRILL OFF 1 is edited, the scales for DRILL OFF 2 and
DRILL OFF 3 should be edited to match.
15. To add new screen configurations, delete or edit the MASTER default screen configu-
rations, and refer to Section B-7.
16. When all screens have been configured, highlight [QUIT] from the VXC Device
screen (Figure 9-2.) and press ENTER. The following message is displayed:
17. Highlight SEND ALL TO DAQ and press ENTER. Messages are displayed as config-
urations are sent to the DAQ. When all configurations have been sent, the submenu in
Figure 7-2. is displayed. Press < Esc > to close the submenu.
18. Highlight DAQ [LOAD ALL] and press ENTER.
19. Highlight DISK: [SAVE ALL] from the Configuration and Calibration Main Menu
screen (Figure 4-2.). Enter the file name.
20. Type in the name (maximum of eight characters) to assign to the configuration files
and press ENTER. A series of messages is displayed as the configuration data is
saved. When all configurations have been saved, the Configuration and Calibration
Main Menu is displayed.
21. Highlight [QUIT] and press ENTER to exit the Configuration and Calibration software.
22. Proceed to Appendix B of Manual 60-20 to run DRILLOFF tests.
11. Highlight SEND and press ENTER. Messages are displayed as configurations are sent
to the DAQ. When all configurations have been sent, the submenu in Figure 7-2. is
displayed.
12. Highlight VISULOGGER XC GRAPHICS DISPLAY and press ENTER; the VXC
Device screen (Figure 9-2.) is displayed.
13. Highlight [UNIT 0] and press ENTER. The VXC Configuration Screen is displayed
(Figure 9-3.).
14. Highlight DEVICE CHANNELS: [ADD & EDIT] and press ENTER. A submenu of
channels is displayed. Refer to Table B-1 and add DRILLOFF channels (1, 2, or 3) to
the VXC channel list as follows: use the arrow keys to highlight the DRILLOFF chan-
nel name and then press ENTER. Edit the low and high strip scale for DRILLOFF
(1, 2, or 3) when added to the device.
NOTE
The vertical chart scales can be edited on the rig at any time, using the
VXC keypad. (See Appendix B of Manual 60-20.) The Low strip scale field
represents the minimum vertical scale value and High strip scale represents
the maximum vertical scale value.
15. When the vertical scale is satisfactory, highlight [QUIT] and press ENTER. The
[ADD & EDIT] submenu is displayed.
NOTE
All DRILLOFF curves are plotted on the same chart. Thus, the chart scale
for DRILL OFF 2 and DRILL OFF 3 must be edited to match DRILL OFF 1.
16. Create DRILLOFF recorders by highlighting DEVICE SCREENS: [ADD] from the
VXC Configuration screen and pressing ENTER.
21. Highlight SEND ALL TO DAQ and press ENTER. Messages are displayed as config-
urations are sent to the DAQ. When all configurations have been sent, the submenu in
Figure 7-2. is displayed. Press < Esc > to close the submenu.
22. Highlight DAQ ACCESS: [LOAD ALL] and press ENTER.
23. Highlight DISK: [SAVE ALL] from the Configuration and Calibration Main Menu
screen (Figure 4-2.). The following message is displayed:
24. Type in the name (maximum of eight characters) to assign to the configuration files
and press ENTER. A series of messages is displayed as the configuration data is
saved. When all configurations have been saved, the Configuration and Calibration
Main Menu is displayed.
25. Highlight [QUIT] and press ENTER to exit the Configuration and Calibration software.
26. Proceed to Appendix C of Manual 60-20 to run DRILLOFF tests.
C-1 INTRODUCTION
This appendix is intended to enable experienced technicians to create new function codes to sup-
plement the codes initially provided with the DSI. It contains a detailed description of SPEC-
TRUM function types, focusing on how the DSI processes the function code parameters of base
channel, second channel and highlighted channel.
NOTE
The only case in which the highlighted channel value does not flash on the
display panel is when the highlighted channel is not represented on the
display panel.
NOTE
For this function type, the base channel must be a manual value channel
with an initial value of 1, 2 or 4.
NOTE
Both the second and highlighted channels must be manual value channels,
with initial values of 2 or 4.
NOTE
Do not use the “Change Fields” tie, as it is not totally developed and may
be modified at any time.
NOTE
For this function type, the base channel must be a manual value channel
with an initial value of 1, 2 or 4.
If the base channel is active, the highlighted channel value is set equal to the
base channel value.
If the base channel is inactive, the Highlighted channel value is set equal to
the second channel value.
4. The value of the highlighted channel is sent to the display.
NOTE
During initial TOTAL system configuration, the “active” flag of the base
channel must be opposite that of the second channel. In other words, if the
base channel is active, the second channel must be inactive, and vice
versa.
NOTE
The base channel must be a manual value channel with one of the following
initial settings: “active and 0", or ”inactive and 4", or “inactive and 2".
Action - When the operator enters the assigned function code, the DSI tests the base chan-
nel “active” flag.
If the base channel is active:
1. The base channel is changed to inactive.
2. The base channel manual value is changed to 4.
3. These changes are sent to the display panel and used by the dis-
play panel software to light the appropriate indicators.
4. These changes are sent to the DAQ, for algorithm update.
If the base channel is inactive, its value is tested.
If the base channel value is 4:
1. The base channel manual value is changed to 2.
2. This change is sent to the display panel and used by the display
panel software to light the appropriate indicators (Table E-1).
3. The new manual value is sent to the DAQ for algorithm update.
If the base channel value is 2:
1. The base channel is changed to active.
2. The base channel manual value is changed to 0.
3. These changes are sent to the display panel and used by the dis-
play panel software to light the appropriate indicators.
4. These changes are sent to the DAQ, for algorithm update.
Table C-1. Active Flags and Manual Values for Select Drill/Trip
Inactive and 4 Trip Out Mode High Gear of the Two-Gear System
NOTE
The base, second and highlighted channels must all be manual value
channels and must all be set to 2.
NOTE
If present, AUTO ROP must be assigned to DAQ logical channel number
228. No other channel should ever be assigned to channel 228.
2. The DSI changes the highlighted channel’s “active” flag and sends this
change to the DAQ.
3. The DSI tests the “active” flag of the highlighted channel.
If the highlighted channel is now inactive, the highlighted channel value is set
to zero and this value is sent to the display.
NOTE
Each depth set point is a DAQ manual value channel. Six set points are
allowed.
Action - When the operator enters the assigned function code, the DSI clears the local
alarm flag for the DEPTH channel and the DEPTH channel value stops flashing. Then, if
no other channel is in alarm, the DSI turns the alarm horn off.
NOTE
The highlighted channel must be a manual value channel whose initial
value equals a valid mud pit number.
Action - The operator enters the assigned function code and pit number of the mud pit to
display. The DSI changes the “active” flag of the highlighted channel to active and the
manual value of the highlighted channel to the operator-entered pit number and sends
these changes to the DAQ, for algorithm update. The DSI then sends the pit volume (base
channel value) and pit number (highlighted channel value) to the display.
NOTE
The “active” flag of the TANK NUMBER channel determines whether mud
pit volume or trip tank volume is displayed. If TANK NUMBER is active,
mud pit volume is displayed; if inactive, trip tank volume is displayed.
NOTE
The highlighted channel must be a manual value channel whose initial
value equals a valid trip tank number.
Action - The operator enters the assigned function code and tank number of the trip tank
to display. The DSI changes the “active” flag of the highlighted channel to inactive and the
manual value of the highlighted channel to the operator-entered tank number and sends
these changes to the DAQ, for algorithm update. The DSI then sends the tank volume
(base channel value) and tank number (highlighted channel value) to the display.
NOTE
The “active” flag of the TANK NUMBER channel determines whether mud
pit volume or trip tank volume is displayed. If TANK NUMBER is active,
mud pit volume is displayed; if inactive, trip tank volume is displayed.
NOTE
The base channel must be a manual value channel with an initial value
equal to a valid number of lines strung.
NOTE
Time must be entered as HHMM and date must be entered as MMDDYY.