Wellwizard MWD Interface and Surface Monitoring Package: Summer 2005

WellWizard MWD Interface and Surface Monitoring
Package
Summer 2005
Configuring the Mini-Wizard Server Using The WellWizard Control Panel .................... 4
TENSOR Specific........................................................................................................... 4
Hardware Requirements: ............................................................................................ 4
TENSOR Procedure.................................................................................................... 6
Initialization ................................................................................................................ 7
Definitions................................................................................................................... 7
Server Information .......................................................................................................... 9
Server Type................................................................................................................. 9
Time Zone................................................................................................................. 10
Time & Date ............................................................................................................. 10
Drill Floor Monitors 1&2.......................................................................................... 10
Horn Output .............................................................................................................. 10
AC Failure Shutdown ............................................................................................... 11
Default Well Control Button..................................................................................... 11
Well Control Button.................................................................................................. 11
Well Configuration Password ................................................................................... 12
Wells ............................................................................................................................. 12
Create a New Well .................................................................................................... 13
Enable Well Logging ................................................................................................ 14
Disable Well Logging ............................................................................................... 15
Stop Well .................................................................................................................. 16
Changing Well Properties ......................................................................................... 17
TENSOR Configuration............................................................................................ 18
Delete Well ............................................................................................................... 20
Rename Well............................................................................................................. 21
Well Templates ......................................................................................................... 22
Users ............................................................................................................................. 23
Create New User ....................................................................................................... 24
Clone User ................................................................................................................ 25
Delete User................................................................................................................ 26
Well Permissions ...................................................................................................... 27
DPU................................................................................................................................... 28
Hardware....................................................................................................................... 28
DPU........................................................................................................................... 30
Hookload Sensor....................................................................................................... 31
Depth Encoder .......................................................................................................... 33
Theory of Operation...................................................................................................... 34
DDS Mode ................................................................................................................ 34
Crown Depth Mode................................................................................................... 36
Installation..................................................................................................................... 36
Notes on Installation and Operation ............................................................................. 41
Software ........................................................................................................................ 44
Menu Items ............................................................................................................... 44
Main Tab................................................................................................................... 50
Depth Controls Tab................................................................................................... 51
Depth Controls Calibration Screens.......................................................................... 54
I/O Controls Tab ....................................................................................................... 56
Troubleshooting / Maintenance .................................................................................... 63
Connections............................................................................................................... 63
Unit won't power up.................................................................................................. 63
Encoder is not working ............................................................................................. 64
I have power but I can't connect ............................................................................... 67
Wits Issues ................................................................................................................ 70
Client is wrong version ............................................................................................. 71
General Operational Procedure................................................................................. 71
Configuring the Mini-Wizard Server Using The
WellWizard Control Panel
TENSOR Specific
Hardware Requirements:
· Tensor Tool
· 9pin patch cable
· Datalog Mini-Wizard
· Laptop with WellWizard client installed
· Nulled Ethernet Cable
· EDR connectors (Pason x 2,Chimo)
· Main Communication Cable (300')
Equipment Connection:
Connect the MWD Tensor Tool to the Datalog Server via the 9pin patch cable. This cable
attaches from the Tensor Tool to the 9pin male connector on the Datalog Mini-Wizard
server. This 9pin port is referred to as port 4 on the server. The laptop connects to the
Server through the nulled ethernet cable, either from a built in etherport or a dongle
etherport. The cable must be nulled if not using a hub for connections.
The Mini-Wizard will also require depth data to be wits'd to the unit via the tensor tool or
the Rig EDR. Please refer to your operations department to determine which method of
data import you should be using.
§ If using Tensor Tool to send depth data no further cabling is
required. All communications between RIG EDR is done through
the Tensor Tool
§ If using the RIG EDR to supply the depth data you will need to
connect to the EDR using the supplied cables.
Ø Pason – connect 1' Pason adapter to the top port on the

Mini-Wizard. Connect main 300' cable to the Pason
Adapter. Connect 7pin-6pin convertor to main cable which
then connects to the Pason Dongle Box.
Ø Chimo – connect 300' main cable to the top port on the
Mini-Wizard. Connect 7pin-4pin Chimo adapter to main
cable which then connects to the Chimo Workstation.
If connecting to any other 3rd party, there is another port available for WITS
communication using RS-232. Simply connect a RS232 cross-over cable from the EDR
to the spare port. Wits configuration changes will be required so please contact tech
support for further information if this situation arises.
TENSOR Procedure
After the hardware is all connected up a well must be created on the system. Follow the
"Initialization" page for information on how to get the WellWizard Control Panel
operational. Once the WWCP (WellWizard Control Panel) is up configure your System
Settings. You will then want to go through the process tocreate a new well. Right click on
the new well and choose Properties to edit the Tensor Configuration options. The options
are outlined on the Tensor Configuration Page.
Once the options are set Enable the well and it should change status from Active to
Logging. At this time you will want to create some user profiles to access the well.
Follow the directions in the Users section for information on how to accomplish this.
Now that you have users created and the well is logging go to the WellWizard client and
log into the system. The Real-time displays should now show your Tensor data and any
EDR data you are collecting.
Please refer to the WellWizard help files for information on WellWizard client usage.
Steps:
1. Configure and Access WellWizard Control Panel

2. Configure Server System Settings
3. Disable any wells currently logging
4. Create a new well.
5. Edit the Tensor Configuration Properties
6. Create a new user or modify existing users to have access to new well.
7. Enable the new Well.
8. Connect to the Well via WellWizard using username and password set in Step 5.
Initialization
• Install WellWizard Server software version 4.9.5 or newer into the system. This can be done by
either installing a hard disk drive supplied by Datalog that contains the software or by a
software patch as required.
• Power up the server using the power button or key switch, as appropriate.
• For WellWizard EDR/UBD Systems or Merlins, wait for the external LED (heart beat) to start
flashing before proceeding.
• Double click Internet Explorer icon.
• If you are accessing the WellWizard Control Panel interface from the default Datalog wellsite
network, in the web browser type: http://207.216.230.180 and hit enter.
• The Datalog page will open.
• If you are using the WellWizard Control Panel for the first time and you do not have a Java 2
Runtime installed on your system, click on the Download Java 2 Runtime hyperlink in the web
browser, save the file to your local hard drive then, once the file is downloaded, click on Open
and follow the installation instructions.
• After you have installed the Java 2 Runtime on your system, go back to the web page.
• Click on the WWCP hyperlink.
• The first time you enter you will be asked to trust the software, to continue, Click start.
• In the user box type admin.
• In the password box type admin.
• Click OK.
• The system will prompt you to change the password.
• Type your new password.
• Confirm the new password.
• Click OK.
Definitions
Delete well: remove the entire well, including all data and configuration files, from the
server.
Rename well: change the name of the well.
Enable well logging: change the well state to 'logging' and start server acquiring data for
the well. The server will continue to acquire data for the well until such time as logging is
specifically disabled. Even if the server is shutdown or rebooted, it will start acquiring
data for the well again once the system is restarted. To permanently stop a well from
acquiring data the 'Disable Well Logging' button should be used.
WARNING: If logging is enabled on two or more wells that require the same acquisition
hardware like a serial port or analog card, only the first well so enabled will have access.
The remaining well(s) will be marked logging but will fail to acquire the hardware and
hence the data. Typically, there should only be one well logging although it is possible
for the server to acquire data for several wells simultaneously if properly configured. If in
doubt, disable logging on all wells except for the one of interest.
Disable well logging: stops the server acquiring data for the specified well.
Stop well: shutdown the specified well. Wells that are 'logging' when stopped will start
logging again if the server is rebooted. To permanently stop a well from acquiring data
the 'Disable Well Logging' button should be chosen.
Server Information
A Server Information display panel is displayed, under this panel is a series of server
parameters are designed to setup your server for your unique well.
After configuring each of the following parameters click Apply.

Server Type
Time Zone
Time & Date
Drillfloor 1 & 2
Horn Output
AC Failure Shutdown
Default Well template
Well Control Button
Well Configuration Password
Server Type
Click the down arrow to the right, a drop down list of server types will appear. Select the server
type you are using.
• WW Server System - This option is for all full-size systems

• WW Mini-Wizard System – this is the blue box systems, or the suitcase style Mini-Wizards.
• Other (PC/Desktop/Laptop/...) – this option is for any system you install WellWizard into that
does not have Datalog's proprietary power-control hardware.
Time Zone
Choose the server's Time Zone by clicking on the down arrow on the right, scrolling through the
list, and making the appropriate selection. Once the server information has been applied, the
selected Time Zone will be used by the server and all wells create after the Time Zone was set.
Note that each well has its own Time Zone setting which is inherited from the server at the time
that the well is created. To change the Time Zone setting for an existing well, the change must be
done in the well's properties page.
Note: Changing the time zone will have no effect on server operation. Any WITS data being
sent out by the server, however, will have its timestamp updated accordingly.
IMPORTANT: Any WellWizard Clients connected to the server when the time zone is changed
will need to be restarted to get the new time zone information.
Time & Date
The date and time should be set to the correct information for the selected time zone. Selecting
each time field with the mouse and clicking on the up/down arrows will adjust each value
accordingly. Additionally, once a field is selected, the up, down, right, and left arrow keys can be
used to adjust values and switch fields.
WARNING: The WellWizard Server stores time-based records using the current date and time.
Consequently, if the server's time is adjusted forward, large gaps will appear in the time-based
data records. Conversely, if the server's time is adjusted backwards, time-based records may be
overwritten thus causing data-loss. To help prevent these types of problems, the time and date
may only be modified if there are no wells currently logging data. It is also recommended that the
date and time be checked and any corrections made prior to commencing well logging.
Drill Floor Monitors 1&2
If the WellWizard Server is supplying power for Drill Floor Monitors, enter the numeric IP address
of each monitor into the respective edit box. The server will use this information to coordinate the
shutdown of the Drill Floor Monitor(s) in the event that the rig losses power. For the default
Datalog wellsite network, the default IP address of Drill Floor Monitor 1 is 207.216.230.78. Drill
Floor Monitor 2 is at IP address 207.216.230.179 by default. If not using Drill Floor Monitors or if
the Drill Floor Monitors are not powered by the WellWizard Server, the IP addresses should be
cleared.
Horn Output
Click the down arrow to the right, and choose a horn output.
• None indicates the alarm horn WILL NOT sound a WW Server System or WW Mini Wizard
system.
• Default Horn indicates the alarm horn WILL sound on the WW Server System or WW Mini-
Wizard system.
In addition to the above, there are also Serial Port and Parallel Port horn output selections. These
selection required that special hardware be connected to the server and typically are not used.
IMPORTANT: The horn will only sound when the following conditions are met: a) the horn output
is not 'None', b) there is a Drill Floor Monitor connected to the server and, c) an alarm threshold
on the Drill Floor Monitor is triggered.
AC Failure Shutdown
Click the down arrow to the right and select normal or immediate shut down.
• Normal shutdown is the default and should be used in most cases. Normal refers to the
process that the system will go through when AC power is lost. In Normal mode, the server will
continue running until the battery starts to run out of power. At that point, the server will
automatically shutdown to prevent database corruption.
• Immediate shutdown will cause the server to begin shutdown immediately if AC power is lost.
This was implemented for offshore areas where the server was deemed non-critical to remain
powered up during AC power cutoff for safety reasons.
Default Well Control Button
Click the down arrow to the right, scroll down the drop down list and select the well template that
will be used to create new wells. All wells created using either the control panel or the Well
Control button in a connected WellWizard Client will be created using the specified template.
See the Well Templates for further details.
Well Control Button
Click the button to the right to enable or disable well control. When enabled, a button will appear
in the WellWizard client software which will do the following when pressed by the user:
• Shutdown the currently active well.

• Create a new well using the default well template.
• Start the new well logging data.
Note: The button is primarily intended for use in GEOLOGGER mode.
IMPORTANT: Any WellWizard clients connected to the server will have to be restarted to get the
new setting.
Well Configuration Password
This password is to used to control access to the channel mappings and sensor calibrations of a
well when using the WellWizard Client software.
Note: Selecting WellWizard -> Configure in the WellWizard Client menu bar and using this
password will allow access to the channel mappings and calibrations
Wells
From the Well menu you can Create a New Well.
After the well is created right mouse click on the well or click on the Well menu to:
Enable well logging
Disable well logging
Stop Well
Changing well properties
Tensor Configuration
Delete Well
Rename Well
The functions may also be accessed by left-clicking on the desired well and selecting the
appropriate icon in the toolbar.
Create a New Well
The Well tab displays the all the wells on the server and their operational state. To create a new
well there are three methods:
Method 1:
• Click on Well on the top menu bar.
• Select Create Well from the drop down list.
• Enter well name (must be 4 or more characters in length).
• Click OK
Method 2:
• Click Create New Well Icon.
• Enter the well name (must be 4 or more characters in length).
• Click OK
Method 3:
• Right click anywhere in the well display to bring up a context menu
• Select Create Well in the context menu
• Enter well name (must be 4 or more characters in length).

• Click OK
Your newly created well will be listed in the well info panel. Under the info panel you can see
Type, Status and Well Name.
Well Types: There are two types of wells: Local and Remote. Local wells are wells that have
either been created on the local server or have been restored from an archive on to the local
server. Remote wells are wells that are or have been mirrored from another WellWizard server.
Remote wells can not have well logging enabled nor can their properties be changed.
Well Statuses: Five different statuses indicate the operational state of a well:
WARNING: NEVER create a EDR or UBD well on system unless a Data Acquisition board
has been connected to it.
By default, only a full-size WellWizard Server has a Data Acquisition board (DAC). If a well is
created from a template that requires a DAC and that well is started, the well will fail to function
correctly.
See the Well Templates section for further details on well templates and their requirements.
Enable Well Logging
There are three ways to enable well logging:
Method 1:
• Right click on the desired well to bring up a context menu.
• Select Enable Well Logging in the context menu.
Method 2:
• Click on desired well in the well list to select it.
• Then click the Enable Well Logging icon.
Method 3:
• Click on desired well in well list to select it.
• Select Enable Well Logging from the Well menu.
Your well will now display Logging which means the new well is active and collecting data.
WARNING: If logging is enabled on two or more wells that require the same acquisition hardware
like a serial port or analog card, only the first well so enabled will have access. The remaining
well(s) will be marked logging but will fail to acquire the hardware and hence the data. Typically,
there should only be one well logging although it is possible for the server to acquire data for
several wells simultaneously if properly configured. If in doubt, disable logging on all wells except
for the one of interest.
Disable Well Logging
Three methods exist to disable well logging:
Method 1:
• Select Disable Well Logging in the context menu.
Method 2:
• Then click the Disable Well Logging icon.
Method 3:
• Select Disable Well Logging from the Well menu.
The well will now display Active indicating that the well is still running but is not acquiring data.
Once logging has been disabled on a well, the well will continue to remain active to allow users
currently connected to the well to continue to view the historical well data. After the last user
disconnects from the well, the server will wait for 5 minutes of inactivity before automatically
stopping the well. The well may also be stopped by performing a Well Stop.
Stop Well
There are three methods of stopping a well:
Method 1:
• Select Stop Well in the context menu.
Method 2:
• Then click the Stop Well icon.
Method 3:
• Select Stop Well from the Well menu.
The well will change status to Stopping for roughly 10 seconds then finally show Inactive
indicating that the well has shutdown completely.
IMPORTANT: Stopping a well will cause all programs running on the server associated with the
specified well to shutdown. If the well was Logging, however, those programs will restart if the
server is restarted or rebooted. To permanently disabling logging on a well, use Disable Well
Logging instead.
Changing Well Properties
Bringing up the Well properties can be accomplished by using one of the following three methods:
Method 1:
• Select Well Properties in the context menu.
Method 2:
• Then click the Well Properties icon.
Method 3:
• Select Well Properties from the Well menu.
Note that the Well Properties are currently limited to the TENSOR configuration. See TENSOR
Configuration for further details.
TENSOR Configuration
The Tensor Configuration panel will allow you view/change your well properties accordingly.
Auto Survey Enable: Check the box on the right to enable automatic survey entry. As
information is received either via the TENSOR tool or via WITS, survey records will automatically
be created in the database.
Ream Lag Enable: Check the box on the right to enable lagging while reaming. This will allow a
section of the hole to be re-logged for various information like gamma. Note that the rig status for
the well must be reaming and ream lagging enabled for relogging of the data to occur. Reaming
is enabled through the Rig Status gauge in the WellWizard client software.
WARNING: Ream Lag Enable should ONLY be enabled if a section of the hole needs to be re-
logged and ONLY while Reaming. After reaming is complete, be sure to disable the Ream Lag
Enable; otherwise, data will be overwritten. Also, be careful not to run with Ream Lag Enabled
while drilling new hole as it will not create any new depth records.
Serial Port: Click on the down arrow on the right to bring up a list and select the serial port on the
WellWizard server which is to receive data from the TENSOR tool. The default is serial port 4.
Gamma Scaling Factor: Correction factor applied to gamma value coming in from the TENSOR
tool. The default value is 1. The factor is applied using the following formula:
Gamma Scaling Offset: Correction offset applied to gamma value coming in from the TENSOR
tool. The default value is 0. The offset is applied using the following formula:
Survey Method: Click the down arrow on the right and select the survey method to use for auto
surveys. The possible selections are to use either the TENSOR Survey Depth for the survey
depth or use the current Bit Depth for the survey depth. The Survey Offset is applied to the
selected survey depth to determine the depth that the WellWizard will use to generate automatic
survey records.
Survey Offset: Correction offset applied to the incoming survey depth information to obtain the
actual survey depth. The value entered should be a positive offset in meters and the Survey
Depth is determined as follows:
Tool Offset: Correction offset applied to the bit depth to determine the actual depth of the MWD
tool. The value entered should be a positive offset in meters and the Tool Depth is determined as
follows:
WITS template: Left click on the down arrow and select the desired WITS configuration file.
Once all the necessary modifications have been made to the configuration, click Apply to inform
the server of the changes.
Click the Cancel button at any time to exit from the Well Properties dialog. This will discard any
changes that were made to the Well Properties.
For more detailed information which template you should be using if unsure contact your local
Operations department.
Delete Well
To delete a well use one of the following three methods:
Method 1:
• Right click to desired well to highlight it and bring up a context menu.
• Click Delete in the context menu.
• System will ask you if you are sure you want to delete this well?
• Click OK.
Method 2:
• Click on desired well to select it.
• Click on Well In the top menu bar to bring up the Well menu.
• Select Delete Well from the well menu.
• Click OK.
Final Method:
• Click on the Delete Well icon.
• Click OK.
WARNING: Deleting a well will permanently remove it and all its associated data from the
server. There is no way to recover a well after it has been deleted.
Rename Well
Use one of the following three methods to rename a well:
Method 1:
• Right click on the desired well to select it and bring up a content menu.
• Select Rename Well from the context menu.
• A pop up dialog will appear prompting for the new well name.
• Enter new well name.
• Click OK.
Method 2:
• Click on Well in the top menu bar to bring up the Well menu.
• Select Rename Well in the Well menu.
• A pop up dialog will appear prompting for the new well name.
• Click OK.
Method 3:
• Click on the Rename Well icon.
• Click OK.
Well Templates
The following table lists some of the primary well templates:

Users
The Users tab can be used to perform user management including creating and deleting users as
well as modifying their well access permissions. The major operations are as follows:
• Create New User

• Clone User
• Delete User
• Edit User Well Access Permissions
Create New User
Creating a new user is a simple procedure and is outlined below. One primary aspect of user
creation, however, is configuring a user's well access permissions. In many cases, several users
often have the same well access privileges. If this is the case, the easiest way to create new
users is to create a single user entry with the desired permissions, then clone that user multiple
times to create the remaining users.
See Clone User for more information.
To create a new user, use one of the following methods while in the User tab:
Method 1:
• Click User on the top menu bar to bring up the User menu.
• Select Create User in the User menu.
• A pop up dialog will appear prompting for the new user name.
• Enter the new user name.
• Click OK.
Method 2:
• In the User List on the left-hand side, right-click to bring up a context menu.
• Select Create User in the context menu.
• A pop up dialog will appear prompt for the new user name.
• Click OK.
Method 3:
• Click on the Create User icon in the tool bar.
• A pop up dialog will appear prompt for the new user name.
• Click OK.
After the one of above has been completed, the User Info will show the new user information.
Fill in the missing information and click Apply to finish creating the user.
A unique password should be entered for the user and must meet the following requirements:
• Must be 5 or more characters in length, but less then 100 characters
• Characters must be alphanumeric or punctuation characters.
• The password may NOT be 'admin'.
• The password may NOT be the same as the user name.
The Comment field, while not required, should also be completed. The user's full name,
company, and job title are suggested.
Well Access is the last, but also the most important, user information to configure. If no well
access is granted, the user will be able to connect to the server, but won't be able to get any data.
Simply check or uncheck the box next to the desired wells to enable and disable access. Click on
the 'Default Permissions' field for a well to customize a user's access to the selected well. Note
that the permissions can only be accessed if access to the well has been enabled: that is, there is
a check next to the well.
See Well Permissions for further details on how to customize well accessss.
Clone User
Cloning a user is essentially a copy operation: an existing user entry is duplicated, renamed, and
given a new password to create a new user entry in the system. Using cloning, adding several
users with the same well access permissions is greatly simplified. To clone a user, perform one of
the following:
Method 1:
• Select Clone User in the User menu.
• Click OK.
Method 2:
• In the User List on the left-hand side, right-click on desired user entry to clone to bring up a
context menu.
• Select Clone User in the context menu.
• Click OK.
Method 3:
• Click on the Clone User icon in the tool bar.
• Click OK.
After the one of above has been completed, the User Info will show the new user information.
Cloning, while it does preserve well access permissions, does not preserve the password or
comment information from the original user entry. That information, which should be different from
the original user entry, must be manually entered. Fill in the missing information.
A unique password should be entered for the cloned user and must meet the following
requirements:
• Must be 5 or more characters in length, but less then 100 characters
• Characters must be alphanumeric or punctuation characters.
• The password may NOT be 'admin'.
• The password may NOT be the same as the user name.
The Comment field, while not required, should also be completed. The user's full name,
company, and job title are suggested.
The Well Permissions may also be modified, if necessary.
Click on the Apply button to finish the operation. The newly created user, cloned from the original
user, is added to the User List.
Delete User
Use this operation to completely remove a user from the system. If only access to a particular
well or well is required, simply modify the user's well access permissions.
To delete a user, use one of the following:
Method 1:
• Select the user to delete in the User List by scrolling through the list and left-clicking on the
user name.
• Select Delete User in the User menu.
• A pop up dialog will appear prompting for confirmation.
• Click OK.
Method 2:
• In the User List on the left-hand side, right-click on user entry to delete to bring up a context
menu.
• Select Delete User in the context menu.
• A pop up dialog will appear prompt for confirmation.
• Click OK.
Method 3:
• Select the user to delete in the User List by scrolling through the list and left-clicking on the
user name.
• Click on the Delete User icon in the tool bar.
• A pop up dialog will appear prompting for confirmation.
• Click OK.
Well Permissions
A User's access to a well can be controlled in a number of ways. Database editing can be
disabled, access to real-time data denied, and a number of other options. Currently, the
selections are as follows:
• Allow Realtime Data: User can see the real-time data a well is generating. Note that only a
well that is Logging will have realtime data.
• Allow Database Editing: User is able to edit data in the time and depth database tables using
the WellWizard Client Software (WWC). Note that certain locked fields cannot be edited. This
includes the key fields of Time and Depth, Memos, and certain other parameters.
• Allow Resource Editing: If enabled, the user is allowed to access the Set context menu
option of certain parameters of the well when using the WellWizard Client software. For
example, being able to set the Hole Depth and Bit Depth - right-clicking on these gauges in the
WellWizard Client will bring up the menu.
• Allow Comment Picklist Editing: If allowed, the user can edit the comment pick list for the
well using the WellWizard Client software.
• Allow Lithology Bitmap Editing: The user is able to specify the bitmaps used to render the
lithology in the WellWizard Client software if this option is enabled. Lithology bitmaps are
accessed in the WellWizard client by choosing Edit->Lithlogy Bitmaps from the main menu
bar.
• Allow Well Info Editing: As expected, this option grants the user the ability to modify the Well
Info like Well Operator, Well Name, Personnel Information, etcetera using in the WellWizard
Client.
• Allow Pipe Tally Editing, Allow Pipe Type Editing, & Allow Survey Editing permit the user
to edit the Pipe Tally, the Pipe Types, and the Survey Table, respectively, using the WellWizard
Client.
• Allow Well Grant: This option permits the user to grant access to a well to other users. This
option is primarily intended for use with Wellhub to allow Wellhub to create user entries in a
secure fashion on mirror servers.
• Use Wellhub Permissions: This option is actually a combination of several of the other
permissions and essentially disables all of the user's editing capabilities. Enabling this option
will cause several other options to be automatically disabled and unconfigurable. This option is
primarily intended for use by Wellhub and should not need to be utilized.
A Non-Wellhub User has the following access by default:

DPU
Introduction
The depth system is one of, if not the most important subsystems used in the monitoring
of drilling parameters. Almost all of the other monitored parameters are referenced to the
actual depth of the hole, and accuracy and flexibility is absolutely critical if any of the
data is to be useful to the drilling engineers. Literally hundreds of parameters can be
calculated using the depth, rate of penetration, etc. obtained from the depth system.
Historically, Datalog has relied on a simple depth measurement system that had a major
drawback – it required climbing the derrick to install. Several years ago, we introduced a
drawworks based depth system that eliminated this requirement, but it was irrevocably
tied to the old generation QLOG system both in hardware and software design. With the
introduction of WellWizard , an update to the original system was needed. This new
generation Depth Processor Unit has become more than a simple sensor. It is a smart
depth measurement system that introduces much new functionality and incorporates
interfaces to all of the existing depth measurement systems currently in use. It goes
further, however, in that it is a stand-alone system that provides a complete depth
measurement and WITS output capability, and incorporates a Hookload sensor for slips
determination and other auxiliary functions such as ton-miles.
Hardware
The Depth Processor Unit is a system that monitors the movement of the traveling block.
It does this by monitoring an optical encoder mounted on the drawworks drum, or
alternately maintaining compatibility with the older Crown Depth and Depth Wheel type
sensors, and adds several new features to the depth system. This system is remotely
calibrated by entering various parameters into a Windows-based setup program. Depth
Sensor position information is converted into equivalent hook movement by a
microprocessor, and is then output as WITS data via serial or TCP/IP (or both) to the
main EDR system, and to third-party vendors requiring this data. The system is also
capable of measuring depth on a floating offshore drilling platform, compensating for
tidal and heave movement of the rig. The comprehensive Depth Processing Unit is
capable of providing a large amount of depth related information while remaining
autonomous from other data acquisition systems. The output data stream is fully
programmable as to what data is sent, how often it is sent, what WITS records are used to
send it, and the resolution of the numerical values.
The DPU consists of a main housing that contains the microprocessor unit, and several
external sensors including an Optical Position Encoder, a Hookload sensor, and,
optionally, Heave and Compensator position sensors for offshore floating rig
applications. Existing Crown Depth Sensors and Depth Wheel Sensors can be substituted
for the Optical Encoder with reduced resolution. All sensor inputs and most of the
sensors themselves are rated for use in Hazardous locations, but the system itself must be
located in a safe area.
The encoder is installed on the drawworks drum main shaft by removing the high clutch
rotorseal, installing the encoder into the shaft, and reinstalling the rotorseal into the shaft
adapter of the encoder. A cable connects the encoder to a junction cable that also
connects to the Hookload sensor. A main home run cable connects up to four sensors to
the DPU system unit. A second junction cable and homerun cable is required if Heave
and Compensator position are enabled. These cables connect back to the main DPU
enclosure. Serial WITS data may be sent by either RS422 serial interface via cable (up to
1000m), or by wireless data link. Similarly, WITS data may be sent over Ethernet cabling
or wireless link. The Windows Configuration Utility may connect to the system via either
serial or Ethernet link without disturbing the WITS data stream.
In the Drawworks mode of operation, the unit senses the rotary motion of the drum. It
then calculates depth information based on its calibration parameters, which take into
account drum and cable diameter, and other drum related parameters. The Crown Depth
mode obtains hook position using a quadrature encoder mounted on the crown fast
sheave. The Depth wheel mode obtains ROP information from a low-resolution encoder
mounted on the Geolograph cable. Depth Wheel mode does not allow for hook position
information as the encoder is one way only. A second digital On/Off Bottom sensor is
required in Depth Wheel Mode.
In the Quadrature modes (crown Depth and Drawworks Depth) the hardware includes a
special interface chip which multiplies the encoder basic resolution by a factor of 4. This
interface enhances the resolution in these modes, as well as buffering encoder signals to
prevent loss of depth information if the hook is moved at high speeds.
The system has the capability of monitoring four separate analog sensor inputs, three
being reserved for Hookload, Heave and Compensator Position (using Linear Position
Transducers) and one spare. The system also can monitor up to four digital inputs, two
for the Encoder or Crown sensors, and two spare inputs for slip status or other monitoring
chores. Four general-purpose programmable digital outputs are available for simulating
signals to third party systems, or remote status monitoring.
DPU
Pictured here is the Datalog built Ruggedized version of the Depth Processing Unit.
The unit is 16"x13"x7" and weighs 13 LBS.

Hookload Sensor
Electronic Deadline Sensor TCE-Series Line Tension Transducer 100,000 lb (45,360 kg)
capacity
Accurate strain gage measurement achieves 0.2% repeatability

Designed for all deadline tension electronic sensing applications
Simple clamp on design requires no deadline anchor
Operating temperature -40° to +180° F (-40° to 82° C)
Temperature compensated to within .01% per degree Fahrenheit
Easy to use, weighs only 17 pounds
Installs on wire rope sizes 7/8" through 2" diameter without modification
Standard 4-20 mA output, two wire loop powered
Electronics are protected against surges and reverse wire hook up
Replaceable wear parts made of 316 CRES
Installation
Should be done when there is no load on the drill line. Install close to the deadline
anchor (no closer than 1m) where vibration and sway will be at a minimum.
Loosen the yoke by turning the crank anti-clockwise until there is sufficient gap to
allow installation. Open the clamp by lowering the clamping mechanism and rotating
180°.
Install around the drill line, close the clamp by rotating 180°. Make sure the holes in
the clamping block line up with the guide posts.
Tighten the clamp by turning the crank clockwise, one full turn after the wire rope
contacts the transducer body.
Operation
When the transducer is correctly installed and clamped to the deadline, the wire rope
is bent or deflected (over the central yoke) by ¼" or 6.35mm. When load is applied to
the line, it will tend to straighten at the deflection point, thus exerting an outward
force on the yoke. This force is transmitted through the clamping mechanism,
creating reaction forces on the body of the transducer. Strain gauges detect these
stresses on the body of the transducer, producing a 4 – 20mA signal, which is
proportional to the tension on the drill line.
Calibration
This not only depends on the pre-set operating range of 0-100,000lbs, but also on the
number of lines supporting the hook. 100,000lbs represents the load on the single
line, the dead line.
However, if the drill line is fed through the pulley, or "shiv" system (crown to blocks)
to provide 10 lines, for example, that support the blocks, then the maximum hookload
would actually be 1,000,000lbs. Typically, 8, 10 or 12 lines are used to support the
blocks.
The maximum calibration point, 20mA or 4095 counts, is equal to the single line
operating span of the gauge (100,000lbs) multiplied by the number of lines
supporting the blocks.
Depth Encoder
Theory of Operation
DDS Mode
In the Crown Depth system, there is a linear relationship between the rotation of the
Crown sheave and the hook movement. However, with the drawworks the effective
diameter of the drum changes as cable is wound onto and off the drum. This means that
the hook will move different amounts per revolution of the drum, as the layers of cable
change on the drum. This is where the microprocessor is used for calculating the true
hook movement for any given position of the cable on the drum. Various parameters
must be entered via the Windows Setup Utility in order for the DDS to calculate hook
position. The system is then able to calculate actual hook position in real time based on
the calibration constants.
The DPU system, in DDS Mode, although externally very simple is internally very
complex. In order to understand how the system operates, a thorough understanding of
the mechanics of the drawworks drum is necessary. Refer to the FIGURE 1 below as a
reference for the explanation of drawworks drum construction. Note that the drum has a
root diameter D0, upon which the cable is wound. What is less intuitive is that the
diameter of the layers does not increase simply by the diameter of the cable. Since the
cable nests in between two previous layer wraps rather than directly on top of the
preceding layer, the diameter increases less than would be expected.
D0 = BASIC DRUM DIAMETER

D1 = DIAM. OF FIRST WRAP
D2 = DIAM. OF SECOND WRAP
D3 = DIAM. OF THIRD WRAP
D4 = DIAM. OF FOURTH WRAP
d = DIAM. OF CABLE
N = NUMBER OF WRAPS / LAYER
FIGURE 1.
Mathematically, it can be shown that the mean diameter of the first layer (D1) is:
D1 = D0 + d/2 +d/2 = D0 + d
and each subsequent layer is:
√3
D2 = D1 + d√
√3
D3 = D2 + d√
etc.
These diameters can then be used to determine the circumference of each layer:
C1 = D1 * π
C2 = D2 * π
etc.
and thus the amount of cable contained in each wrap on that layer. The system must keep
track of which layer it is on, and calculate hook movement based on the above constants
and the number of lines on the traveling block. Actually, the circumference is measured
directly for entry into the calibration software, since it is difficult to measure the drum
diameter directly.
The system relies on a few entered parameters to calculate the exact hook position based
on drum rotation. The basic drum diameter is entered, along with the number of wraps
per layer and cable diameter. The initial position of the drum (the number of total wraps
from the end of the cable attached to the drum) is also entered, which then allows the
DDS to calculate where it is in relation to a zero point, which is 0 wraps on the drum.
Since in practice the hook can never be lowered enough to reach the zero position, the
system should never lose track of where it is on the drum unless the cable is slipped and
cut. In this case, a recalibration of the initial position is all that is necessary to restore the
proper calibrations. The microprocessor then performs all necessary calculations and
outputs information as necessary as the drum rotates.
The main thing that must be kept in mind while calibrating the system is that the number
of wraps must be entered as integer numbers, meaning the drum must be positioned so
that the last wrap is complete - i.e. the point at which the cable leaves the drum is
adjacent to where the cable attaches to the drum on the first layer. If this is not done
properly, the point at which the DDS changes layers (and thus wraps length) will be
incorrect, and will cause a slight error until the drum actually does change layers. This
would cause some position error overall, however the error is not cumulative and would
only lead to a slight error at the highest point of hook travel, but the system would return
to the same point every time at the lower end. In fact, any error in calibration would be
divided by the number of lines, and appear much smaller as actual hook position error.
Since the system is entirely an absolute position indicator and not relative hook position,
hook position errors are not cumulative and would cancel out as the hook moves up and
down the same amount. Depth errors, however, would be cumulative since the system
only updates hole depth in one direction (down), so there is no upward movement to
cancel out the error. In most cases, however, this error will be very small compared to
other system errors (i.e. slip error, pipe/cable stretch, etc.) since hook travel during
drilling is limited to one Kelly length.
Crown Depth Mode
If the system is used in Crown Depth Mode, with a quadrature sensor on the fast sheave
at the crown, the operation is very similar to the DDS mode. The input sensor is still
processed by the quadrature decoder interface, and thus obtains the benefit of the x4
increase in resolution. Essentially, in this mode, the system functions like a DDS with
only one layer. The drum circumference becomes the fast sheave circumference.
Installation
To avoid difficulties with the rig-up of the depth sensor assembly, careful examination
and preparation is required prior to installation. It is a necessity to test the sensor before
installation, particularly the communications interface. This is best done by connecting
the sensor to the junction box with a short length of cable and verifying that the
electronics and encoder are fully functional. Electrical connections are shown in
FIGURE 3. The system cable should only be connected with the DPU power off.
Connect both the system cable and the communications cable at both ends before
restoring DPU power. After restoring power to the DPU, the Front Panel LED should be
flashing red, indicating that the system is running and that the internal processor has
detected a calibration error. Using the Windows Setup software, recalibrate the DPU
(using the previous values stored for the system) and test the unit for proper function. See
the Software section for instructions on proper software usage. After a bogus calibration,
ensure that the DPU is working by turning the encoder and verify that the hook position
changes when the encoder is turned manually. It may take several rotations of the
encoder for the hook position to change depending on the setup parameters. It should be
verified that hook position changes in both directions, (again, it may take several
revolutions in the opposite direction to see the change), and that the hook position varies
in the proper direction with encoder movement.
Now, proceed to the actual installation. The first procedure is to measure the
circumference of the drawworks drum, cable diameter, and count the number of cable
wraps per layer. These should be noted down for use later when entering values into the
Windows setup screen. The basic drum diameter is very difficult to measure directly, but
it can be done with a tape measure if you can get it around the drum. Since the grooves in
the drum are helical, ensure that the beginning and end of the tape are in adjacent grooves
on the drum for this measurement. Take the measurement by extrapolating the reading on
the tape in the second groove from the end of the tape in the first groove. A small
straightedge will assist in this process. Note that the straightedge should be held
perpendicular to the tape and not perpendicular to the drum, since the grooves are slightly
angled with respect to the drum centerline. This method is a little more accurate than the
next, but is more difficult. This measurement is directly entered into the Windows Setup
Program as the root drum circumference.
There is an easier method of indirect measurement. Have the driller lower the hook until
the cable on the drum is well into the first layer. Using a piece of chalk, mark a point on
the last few adjacent wraps on the drum. Use a straightedge parallel to the drum axis and
mark several wraps at the same point. Have the driller lower the blocks until the first 2
marks are off the drum, and simply measure the linear distance between the centers of the
two marks. Again, have the driller lower the blocks, and measure the next pair. Repeat
until you have checked all marks made earlier, and take the average of all the readings.
See FIGURE 2 for details.
Note that the two methods will give different results. In the first case, you are measuring
the root circumference of the drum, in the second case you are measuring the
circumference of the first wrap of cable. The former will be shorter by an amount equal
to the cable diameter times Pi. This measurement is crucial to the overall accuracy of the
system, and must be done very carefully to the nearest millimeter and verified as correct.
In fact, it is preferred to use both methods if possible as a cross check on both drum and
cable diameters. The desired value is the root circumference of the drum, so a simple
calculation is performed:
Root Drum Circumference = Distance Between Marks - (Diameter of Cable * π)
In the above calculation, use a value of Pi to at least 5 decimal places, and ensure that the
units used in the calculation are the same. If the direct measurement method is used, omit
the subtraction of cable diameter and enter the root circumference directly into the
software. Note that all values are in the selected measurement units: i.e. mm or decimal
inches.
The DDS requires the ROOT CIRCUMFERENCE of the drum in its calibration values.
Now would also be a good time to measure the cable diameter (to the nearest .1 of a mm)
and count the wraps per layer. Jot all these numbers down, as they will be needed for the
setup later. The Toolpush or Driller may also be able to supply the exact cable diameter
(probably in inches) from which the diameter in mm. can be calculated.
IMPORTANT! OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM THE TOOLPUSH BEFORE
REMOVING THE ROTORSEAL ASSEMBLY! HE MAY WANT TO
SUPERVISE THE PROCESS. ALSO, INFORM THE DRILLING CREW THAT
YOU WILL BE WORKING IN THE AREA AND MAKE SURE THAT THEY
DO NO ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THE DRAWWORKS WHILE YOU ARE
WORKING ON THEM.
IMPORTANT! THE ROTARY ENCODER IS A RELATIVELY FRAGILE

AND VERY EXPENSIVE PIECE OF EQUIPMENT. HANDLE IT WITH
CARE. EXCESSIVE SHOCK COULD AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE
ENCODER, AND DROPPING IT FROM ANY HEIGHT WILL SURELY
DAMAGE IT PERMANENTLY! DISCONNECT THE ENCODER FROM ITS
CABLE DURING HANDLING TO MAKE INSTALLATION EASIER.
Now install the encoder. The guard on the rotorseal end of the drawworks must be
removed to gain access to the rotorseal. Remove the rotorseal by using a wrench on the
hex head on the inside of the rotorseal shaft. Retain the copper washer for re-assembly.
The encoder is supplied with 2 adapters for different sized rotorseals. Ensure that you
have the correct size before proceeding. If the adapter must be changed, loosen the ¼"
bolt on the end of the adapter plate and remove the existing adapter. Insert the new
adapter bearing into the adapter split collar, and then insert both into the hole in the same
direction as the old one, with the c-clip on the bearing assembly on the same side as the
other adapter. Tighten the ¼" bolt snug.
IMPORTANT! DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE BOLT AS THE ALUMINUM

PLATE MAY DISTORT.
Place the copper washer supplied with the encoder on the threaded end of the encoder
adapter, apply some pipe dope to the threads, and carefully screw the adapter into the
drum shaft, being extremely careful not to cross-thread the adapter. Tighten the adapter in
by hand until tight, and then use a wrench to tighten the adapter at least a further 1/4 turn
(avoid deforming the copper washer too much) to avoid loosening later. Re-install the
copper washer on the rotorseal, dope the threads, and screw the rotorseal into the encoder
adapter, and tighten the whole assembly well.
Use a couple of large tie wraps to secure the encoder adapter to the air hose for the
rotorseal to prevent rotation of the encoder. Route the encoder cable out of the guard area
and ensure that it will not become pinched when the guard is re-installed. Ensure that the
guard is re-installed and bolted down before leaving the area. You may have to use some
pipe spacers and long bolts to re-install the guard. Make sure the Toolpush is happy with
the installation before leaving.
Connect the cable from the encoder to an extension cable, and run the extension cable to
the Junction Adapter. Also mount the Hookload sensor to the deadline near the anchor,
and run its cable to the Junction Adapter as well. Connect the Y adapter to the encoder
cable, and connect its two 3 pin connectors to the Junction Adapters first 2 ports. Connect
the cable from the Hookload sensor to the Junction Adapters 3rd port. Now connect the
home run cable to the 10 pin connector on the Junction adapter and run it back to the
location of the electronics box. Connect this home run cable to Sensor Input Connector
#1.
Route all cables out of the way of all moving parts, and away from hot surfaces.
Avoid getting the cable connectors wet or dirty during installation of the cables,
tie or tape a plastic bag over all connectors or ensure that the supplied dust caps
are in place to protect them while rigging up. The cable should also be run as far
as practical from any AC power lines to prevent noise pickup on the cable. Also
make sure that the cable is out of the way of any walkways or well above head
height to avoid creating a safety hazard. Avoid running the cable over any sharp
edges or vibrating components. This avoids the possibility of cable damage due to
rig vibration or wind. Tie all cable runs up neatly out of the way with tie wraps.
This applies to all cable installations.
FIGURE 3 - INSTALLATION WIRING
Notes on Installation and Operation
SYSTEM ERROR LIGHT
The DDS has comprehensive internal error checking and diagnosis features, which make
it very reliable under most drilling conditions. If any of the internal systems fail, or the
depth system loses track of its position due to power down or loss of communications, a
flashing Diagnostic LED on the control box will turn RED. This diagnostic LED has 5
states:
Off – System has no power
Steady GREEN – System has power, but is not booted up
Flashing GREEN – System is booted and operating normally
Flashing RED – System is uncalibrated
Steady RED – System Fault – requires service.
If this LED is RED, this indicates a calibration error, or the unit is uncalibrated. If it is a
calibration error the operator will be required to recalibrate the unit. If it is a more serious
error due to failure of some internal system or the encoder, recalibration will not cure the
fault and the system will require maintenance. Before assuming that the system has
failed, check all electrical connections, if these are all OK, then try a full system reset
(discussed under the heading INTERNAL RESET).
ENCODER DIRECTION
The optical encoder used by the DDS is a standard shaft type unit with an output of 100
pulses per revolution. It is mounted on a plate with a chain drive that minimizes the space
required for the encoder.
The encoder may be mounted on either end of the drawworks main drum shaft, in order
to facilitate installation. It is usually recommended that the encoder be installed on the
right hand end of the drum (viewed facing the drawworks), which is usually the easiest
location to get at. Sometimes, however, it will be nearly impossible to re-install the guard
for the rotorseal after encoder installation, and the rig toolpush is usually very fussy about
this guard being properly bolted down. In some cases there is a brake unit mounted to this
end of the drawworks that makes mounting in this location impossible. In these cases, it
may be better to mount the encoder on the opposite side of the drawworks, usually behind
the Drillers console. This side may not have a guard, since it is in a protected location, or
the toolpush may be less adamant about this guard for the same reason. In any case,
remember to change the software selection for encoder direction in the Windows
Configuration program for the proper rotational direction, or the DDS will cease working
since it thinks the drum has progressed past the zero wraps point (which is normally
impossible).
ENCODER DIRECTION MUST BE CORRECT OR THE DDS WILL

CONTINUALLY STOP WORKING EVERY TIME THE HOOK REACHES A
CERTAIN HEIGHT.
There are a couple of ways to reverse the apparent encoder direction. One is to set the
software for reverse encoder direction, the other is to reverse the Channel A and Channel
B connections between the encoder adapter Y cable and the Junction box.
HOOK POSITION
The DDS is really an absolute position encoder for the drawworks drum, which has a
range of 0 to 65 meters. The absolute position information is stored within the DDS in a
table, called the Absolute Position Table. Zero absolute position is represented by a value
of 0 in the absolute position table, which in turn corresponds to cable layer 0 / wrap 0 on
the drawworks drum, or lowest theoretical hook position. Under normal circumstances,
this absolute position can never be reached, since the drum is never allowed to unwind
fully. Thus, for a hook position of zero (hook touching the drill floor), there are always a
few wraps of cable left on the drum. This means that the Actual Hook Position and the
Absolute Position are always separated by a fixed positive Offset (for a given rig
installation). The DDS internally keeps track of the Absolute Position, and calculates the
Actual Hook Position by adding the Absolute Position and Offset together. The value of
the offset is calculated when the DDS is calibrated.
Internally, the DDS actually can only operate properly in one direction, that is, UP is
always clockwise encoder rotation, and DOWN is always counterclockwise. However, it
can be fooled into thinking it is rotating in the correct direction regardless of actual
direction of rotation by using the encoder direction setting in the software. It is obvious
that if the encoder direction variable is not set up correctly, the DDS will be
decrementing absolute position when it should be incrementing (or vice versa). For
example, if the drawworks drum rotates counterclockwise for upward hook movement,
but the DDS is set for clockwise = UP, the DDS Absolute Position table will soon run off
the end (position <0). The DDS will detect this error, and go off-line immediately,
lighting the error LED. The DDS will then require recalibration. To avoid this situation,
ensure that the software encoder direction variable is set correctly for the encoder
mounting and drum rotation. If the DDS goes off-line as soon as the hook position is
raised above a certain point, this is a dead giveaway that the software encoder direction is
improperly set.
In the case of a slip and cut, operation on the rig, it will also be necessary to re-enter the
hook position to a known value. The drilling crew should be trained to alert the operators
if any slip, cut, or slip and cut operation is to be performed, so the depth system can be
re-adjusted to the correct value. Generally, the rig will perform several slip operations
before they cut line. Recalibration in these circumstances simply requires resetting the
Initial Wrap and Hook position to restore proper calibration.
CALIBRATION
Calibration of the system has been made as simple as possible. It requires only that the
drawworks drum and hook positions be at a known value, which is entered into the
software. From the point that the Apply key is pressed, the new calibration takes effect.
This requires that the user proceeds to the drill floor, and with the co-operation of the
driller, position the drawworks drum on an integer number of wraps from the end of the
drum. The hook position should be as low as possible when doing this to facilitate
measurement of hook height. Now measure hook height with the use of a tape measure as
accurately as possible. The user then instructs the driller not to move the hook until the
values have been entered into the software, and the Apply button has been pressed. If the
hook moves during this procedure, the software will not allow the calibration operation to
be completed. A successful calibration of the system will cause the front panel LED to
switch from flashing Red to flashing Green.
Doing the calibration in this manner eliminates hook position errors caused by the driller
moving the hook after the position has been set.
Software
The DPU client can be run on any Windows machine by simply clicking on the DPU.exe
executable file. No installation is required. The software is provided with the server. If
another copy is required please contact your nearest Datalog office or contact Tech
Support for assistance. Future plan is to have the client downloadable from the server but
as of this manual it is not yet available.
Menu Items
File Menu
Open – Load a configuration file from disk

Save – Save a configuration file to disk (default file or last Save As filename).
Save As – Save a configuration file to disk under a new name/location.
Connect - Attempts to connect the Windows Configuration Software to an active DPU.
When this menu item is clicked, a submenu is opened that gives the user the choice of
Serial, TCP/IP, or WellWizard connection modes. Serial connection requires a serial
Comm link to the device, and the user must enter the COM port name. Comm parameters
are default 9600 N81. TCP/IP connection requires an Ethernet link to the device, and the
user must enter an IP address. WellWizard connection mode is reserved for future
expansion.
Disconnect – Disconnect from the currently connected DPU.
Properties – Set the configuration and operating modes of the DPU
Depth Sensor Type – Set DPU operating mode: A checkmark next to any of
these items indicates that this item is active or the active item
Drawworks Sensor – configure system to use Drawworks encoder
Crown Sensor - Configure system to use WellWizard Type Crown
Depth
Crown Depth – Configure System to emulate QLOG Crown Dept
Depth Wheel Sensor – Configure System to use Depth Wheel sensor
Reverse Rotation – Reverse apparent encoder rotation in Drawworks
Mode
Floating Rig – Enable extra sensors for Heave and Compensator position
for use on a Floating Rig
Simulator – Enable Debug internal simulator
Simulator Settings –
Depth Units – Set basic depth units to meters or feet

ROP units – Set units for ROP based parameters. Units are automatically
changed to reflect basic Depth Units selected above. All ROP based parameters
are recalculated to new units when this value is changed.
Weight Units – Set Weight units for Hookload
Speed units – Set units for speed related parameters. Units are automatically
changed to reflect basic Depth Units selected above. All Speed based parameters
are recalculated to new units when this value is changed.
Drilling Compensator Type: Used with Floater Rig setup to determine the type
of compensator's used.
Configure Network -- This option is only available through Serial Connections.

It allows for the DPU IP, subnet and gateway to be set from the client.
Set Time - This allows you to set the Time on the DPU system. Choose your
Timezone and then set current date and time. Required if saving data to a file as
all data is time stamped.
Print – Print current screen

Print Preview – Preview print
Print Setup – Setup printer location, Page parameters, etc.
Exit – Quit the Windows Configuration program
View Menu
Toolbar – Toggle to view window Toolbar

Toolbar – Toggle to view window Toolbar
Help Menu
About – Displays version information

Quick Controls Menu
Force On Bottom – Forces Bit Depth to equal Hole Depth, thus forcing On Bottom
Status
Force Off Bottom – Forces Bit Depth to be less than Hole Depth by amount entered in
Depth Controls Tab / Off Bottom Distance parameter. This forces an off bottom
condition.
Zero Line Wear – Resets the Line Wear Cumulative Counter to zero.
Zero Depth -- Resets the Hole Depth to Zero if Bit Depth is less than zero (-9999) or
resets to the current bit depth.
Manual Slips -- Cuases the Slip Status to be overridden and to be controlled by an

external button.
Depth Recording -- This allows the data collected by the system to be recorded onto an
external USB drive.
Once you click on Depth Recording you can either choose Start Recording or Stop
Recording
The next screen displayed will ask you for the file information and then once you click on
ACCEPT the file will start to be recorded. When finished go back in and Choose STOP
RECORDING.
Main Tab
The Main Tab displays information about the current drilling status. This information is
updated once per second and reflects the real time status of the system. The display
consists of several values that are displayed in value boxes on the tab. Values in this tab
are not editable.
The Status Box contains your basic depth parameters:
Drilling Status – This box shows current drilling status: On Bottom; Off Bottom;
Reaming
Slip Status – This box shows current Slip status: In Slips; Out of Slips, or if you are in
manual slips.
Hole Depth -- Displays the current Hole Depth
Bit Depth -- Displays the current Bit Depth
The Hook Box displays the different Hook Positions available and the Hookload sensor:
Hook Position -- Displays the current Hook position in the units chosen.
Hookload – current hook load in selected Weight units
Block Position -- displays the current Block position if available.
The next set of displayed parameters is only visible if Floating Rig mode is selected. If
standard DDS mode is selected, these values will be grayed out.
Block Position – Position of Block. This is different from Hook Position by the amount
that the Drilling Compensator is extended.
Drilling Compensator – Position of Drilling Compensator. This is typically installed

between the Block and the Hook, and is used to compensate for wave motion.
Heave Compensator - This is tied to the seabed, and is used to measure gross rig
movements with respect to the sea floor.
Sea Depth – This may be a sensor or a signal from GPS giving the exact distance to the
sea floor.
The last box displays the current Rate values:
Average ROP – ROP averaged over the interval defined in the Depth Controls Tab,
"ROP Average Interval" edit box.
Interval ROP – ROP calculated over the interval defined in the Depth Controls Tab,
"Depth Interval" edit box.
Hook Speed – Speed of Hook Travel only when Drilling Status is "Off Bottom". Positive
numbers indicate upward speed, negative numbers indicate downward speed.
Running Speed - Speed of Hook Travel only when Slip Status is "Out of Slips". This is
speed of the drill string in the hole during tripping or connections, which can be used for
Surge/Swab calculations. Positive numbers indicate upward speed, negative numbers
indicate downward speed.
Line Wear – a cumulative cable wear indication which is calculated by multiplying

(Hookload X Cable Travel). This parameter is calculated 4 times per second and
accumulated continuously whenever the hook is moving. Units are Ton-Miles for Feet
depth units and KN-Kilometers for Metric units.
Depth Controls Tab
The Depth Controls Tab has all of the user settable calibration values related to the depth
system. These values are used to calibrate the system and to set operating parameters.
When a connection is attempted to an uncalibrated DPU device, the values in this screen
will have colored edit boxes to indicate that the unit is not properly calibrated. Red edit
boxes indicate values that MUST be initialized for minimum system calibration, i.e. if all
other values have been previously set correctly. Green edit boxes are values that must be
set on an initial calibration but need not necessarily be changed for a resynchronization of
the system, i.e. a Slip and Cut operation or some other minor interruption of system
operation. When connecting to a properly calibrated and functioning DPU system, all
boxes will be white with the exception of the Initial Wraps which will always be Red.
Calibration values shown on this screen are detailed below:
Hole Depth - This is the current setting for the Hole Depth. It must be set for a minimum
calibration.
Bit Depth - This is the current Bit Depth setting. It, too, must be set for a minimal
calibration.
Hook Position - Current Hook Position, must be set on recalibration.
Depth Resolution – This sets the basic system depth resolution. It may be set to anything
from .001 to 1. This sets the number of decimal places resolution on all depth-related
parameters.
Depth Interval – This is the basic depth interval at which data is sent out to external
systems. This would normally equate to the desired depth database interval on the
acquisition system.
ROP Average Interval - This sets the depth interval for calculation of ROP Average.
This is the interval over which ROP values are averaged to get the final value for the
whole interval.
The next set of displayed parameters is only visible if Floating Rig mode is selected. If
standard DDS mode is selected, these values will be grayed out.
Block Position – This is different from Hook Position by the amount that the Drilling
Compensator is extended. This parameter would be set when the system is first setup,
with a known compensator position. Compensator sensor must be calibrated separately as
below.
Drilling Compensator – Position of Drilling Compensator. The sensor is initially

calibrated as an analog input channel in the I/O Controls Tab. Slight position adjustments
may be made in this box.
Heave Compensator - Position of Heave Compensator. The sensor is initially calibrated

as an analog input channel in the I/O Controls Tab. Slight position adjustments may be
made in this box.
Sea Depth – This value may be tweaked by editing this box
Block/Hook Offset -- distance between the block and hook
Hole Depth RKB -- Hole Depth Relative to Kelly Bushing
Bit Depth RKB -- Bit Depth Relative to Kelly Bushing
The second column of calibration values contains:

Off Bottom Distance – This is defined as the distance that the Bit Position must be LESS
THAN the Hole Depth for the system to be considered Off Bottom. This is user
adjustable, but the default value is usually sufficient at 0.2m.
Drum Circumference - This is the measured circumference of the drum, in mm or

decimal inches. This is an important value, since all DDS calculations are based on this
number. See Installation section for details on the proper method for measuring or
calculating this value.
Pulses/Rev – This is the resolution of the optical encoder, or in the case of the Crown
Depth system, the number of targets installed. Normally this value will be fixed for a
certain encoder type.
Number of Lines – This is the number of lines on the Crown Block/Travelling Block
hoist assembly. Most rigs fall in the range of 8 – 12 lines. These lines are counted by
noting the number of cables between the pulleys on the Crown and Travelling Blocks. Do
not include the Deadline anchor cable, or the Fast Sheave cable, as these do not support
weight. This is equivalent to Mechanical Advantage in a pulley system.
Cable Diameter – This is the nominal diameter of the main Drawworks cable. This will
usually range from 20-50 mm in diameter. It is important to get the value of this diameter
as close as possible, as it will affect system accuracy. It is also very difficult to measure
correctly. The best source is the nameplate on the cable spool, or to get the data directly
from the rig Toolpush.
Wraps per Layer – The number of wraps per layer is the maximum number of cable
wraps that fit across the drawworks drum to make up one layer. This value is used in
calculations to determine the Layer Transition Point, or the point at which the system
changes diameter calculations from one layer to the next. It must be an integer value.
Initial Wraps – This is the starting calibration point for the system. Initial Hook Position
will represent an integer number of wraps on the drum. This value must be set when the
system is originally installed, or when cable is slipped and cut.
KB/Static Offset -- system generated value that can be tweaked if distance between Hole
Depth and Hole Depth RKB is out. Calculated from the relationship of hole depth -->
hole depth RKB and vessel heave.
Screen shot of a properly Calibrated Unit. All boxes are white except for Initial Wraps which is
Red.
Depth Controls Calibration Screens

When you first turn on the DPU system and go to the Depth Controls Tab your screen will
appear as such:
This indicates that all parameters are ready to accept data. The Initial Wraps is Red
always as a warning to not touch as all calculations are dependent on it being accurate.
When you click on the Initial Wraps to set it, it will turn green. The external warning
light will be flashing red at this time indicating that the unit is powered up and awaiting
calibration.
Once you have inputted all your values the screen should now look like:
The external light should now be flashing green indicating unit is calibrated and working
I/O Controls Tab
The I/O controls tab is used mainly for calibration of the Analog Sensors such as
Hookload, Heave and Compensator Position sensors, etc. Additionally, it has the
Hookload Slip Threshold settings that allow the user to set In and Out of slips analog
weight thresholds. It will also include (future enhancement) controls for the Digital
Outputs, which can be used to repeat encoder signals or emulate other depth system
digital signals. These can also be used to activate Alarms, Lights, or other signaling
devices.
Hookload Box
Currently, this contains the real-time analog hookload value, and the resultant calibrated
Hookload in currently selected Engineering Units. These values cannot be edited.
Clicking on either edit box will bring up the Analog Calibration Window, which allows
the user to set the calibration points. Currently this is a simple 2-point calibration.
There are 6 fields in the Analog Calibration window arranged in 2 columns headed
Counts and Value. The 3 rows of edit boxes are labeled High, Low, and Current. The
bottom left edit box is the real-time value read directly from the sensor in raw counts.
The bottom right edit box is the currently calibrated engineering units that this raw count
represents. The High and Low calibration boxes above represent the currently set
calibration points in raw counts and calculated engineering units.
The High or Low rows can be edited separately. The simplest way to calibrate is to have
the driller remove the drill string, let the Kelly hang, and calibrate the low value. The
weight of the blocks, Kelly, and any other suspended equipment must be known. When
the value is stable, simply click on the Low Counts edit box, and the current real-time
value will be transferred from the Current Counts box into the Low Counts box. This sets
the counts value for the low calibration. Then, the Low Value box can be clicked, and the
value for the current weight in selected Engineering Units can be entered. Clicking the
Accept button enters the values into the DPU. The Low Calibration Point is now
complete.
The High Calibration Point is done in exactly the same manner, except the driller is
instructed to pick up the drill string out of slips and let it hang off bottom. The current
string weight must be measured or calculated (including the block/kelly weight from
above). The High Counts value and High Value in engineering units are now entered in
exactly the same manner as above.
The Analog Calibration Window can be entered at any time, and the values in the High or
Low Counts or Value boxes can be edited manually. Click the Apply button to enter the
values into the DPU.
Analog calibration for the Hookload is straightforward and takes only minutes. Since it is
an extrapolated two-point calibration, the two points should obviously be as far apart as
possible. Calibration at the beginning of a well will be somewhat inaccurate, since the
Low point and the High point will be close together, because the string weight value will
be relatively low compared to the no load value. Recalibration can be done at any time
during a connection as the depth of the well (and thus the string weight) increases, and
the difference between the high and low calibration points will become larger. This will
increase the accuracy of the calibration.
Drilling Compensator Box
The Drilling compensator Box is used for Floater Rig applications. Land Rig or non-
floater Rigs can safely ignore this section.
Heave Compensator Box

Slip Thresholds Box
The Slip Thresholds box contains edit boxes for the setting of slip thresholds. These
settings are straightforward. The InSlips threshold is the hookload value below which the
software determines that the system is In Slips. This value must be somewhat greater than
the weight of the Kelly and Travelling Block assembly. The OutSlips threshold is the
hookload value above which the software determines that the system is Out of Slips. This
value must be somewhat greater than the InSlips value, to provide some hysteresis in the
in/out detection strategy. The difference cannot be so great as to introduce depth errors
due to movement of the drill string after the system thinks it is in slips.
Similar to Hookload calibrations, these two values will be quite close together during
drilling of top hole, because the string weight is not much more than the weight of the
Travelling Block and Kelly. As the hole depth increases, the difference between the two
thresholds can also be increased, providing better reliability and accuracy in determining
Slip Status. Slip Status is very important in determining Hole Depth, because depth errors
can occur if the slip thresholds are not properly set.
Digital Status -- indicates the status of the Encoder pulses.
Port A (HCTL) displays the Quadrature values from the sensor -- ranges from 00-FF.
Port B indicates the status of the pulses coming into the system in binary format.
ff (11)-- indicates both phases are on
fe (10) -- indicates that phase A is on Phase B is off
fd (01) -- indicates that Phase B is on and Phase A is off
fc (00) -- indicates that both Phases are currently off.
Rotary Encoder Phases -- the rotary encoder phases indicate the current physical status
of the encoder and it pulses. The Phase line indicates the Phase of the pulses -- these will
add up to 360 and a good working encoder should have each phase around the 90 degree
mark. The %DC refers to the Duty Cycle of each pulse and these should all be around 50.
The values may start to drift from the center point of 50 if the unit is damaged in any
way. Values to far from the center will still allow you to collect depth but higher drilling
rates such as tripping in/out will cause you to start to lose pulses. The View function will
give you a graphical display much like an oscilliscope would showing you how the
encoder pulses look.
Wraps -- indicates based on calibration what the current layer and wrap position are
now. This screenshot shows that the rig should have 2 complete layers of cabling plus 14
more wraps on the drum. Used as a error check.
Wits Tab
The WITS tab allows the user to configure the WITS output from the DPU. Any or all
parameters may be sent out as WITS records, depending on application requirements.
WITS data is sent out of the DPU in either serial or TCP/IP (or both) interfaces. The
serial interface is an RS-422 data link that is available from a connector on the DPU box.
Parameters are 9600 Baud, no parity, 8 bit, 1 stop bit. TCP/IP is available through the
ethernet connector on the system. Connection may be established to the TCP WITS
output through Port 8538.
There are two edit boxes near the top of the screen, which allow setting of global WITS
parameters. The first is the Time Interval box, which sets the frequency at which WITS
records are sent out. The second edit box is the WITS Error Code. This is the value that is
sent out as a WITS code if the channel is out of range or not functional. Different systems
used different values to indicate a value that is not useable. For instance, WellWizard
uses –9999 as a code to indicate a non-functional value.
The next series of edit boxes allow configuration of the individual WITS parameters. We
will cover just one instance, since they all function identically. In the case of each
parameter, there are 3 edit boxes and one check box which control its format. These are:
Rec – This is the WITS Record Number used to identify the value. It can be set for any
valid WITS record number. Its default value is the WITS Standard Definition for the
parameter.
Item - This is the WITS Item Number used to identify the value. It can be set for any
valid WITS item number. Its default value is the WITS Standard Definition for the
parameter.
DP – This is the number of decimal places the transmitted value is to have. It can be set
from 0-3.
Act – This is a check box that enables the output of the parameter. WITS parameters that
have this box checked are active, and data will be sent out at the specified interval.
Parameters that do not have their Act box checked will not be sent.
As in the case of the other tabs, changes are not invoked until the Apply button has been
pressed. The cancel button exits the tab without making any changes.
Troubleshooting / Maintenance
The system is extremely stable but with all things; things do go wrong. If you are having
problems with the system please refer to the sections below for specific help with various
issues. If the help doesn't resolve your problem please contact your Tech Support for
further assistance.
Connections
Unit won't power up
If the DPU won't power up please check the following items:
1. Wall Plug is connected and thier is 100V-240V power supply coming from the wall.
2. Connector to back of the DPU is connected securely.
3. Power Input connector is connected securely. Measuring with a multi-meter should
read 24V across Red and Black (Disconnect to confirm)
4. Barrier Power is connected -- this feeds the CPU and barriers so a poor connection will
cause the system to not boot. If you remove this connector you should be able to measure
24V on the board. (Don't measure on connector)
5. Power from the barrier connector to the CPU is located under the PC104 stack. If
Barriers have power but not CPU this connector may have been disconnected.
If the system still fails to power up please contact Tech support.
Encoder is not working
If your Encoder is all connected and your not collecting any change in Depth you may
have a problem with the software configuration or the hardware configuration.
Check Software configuration first:
1. Did you calibrate the unit -- the indicator light should be flashing Green indicating a
properly calibrated unit. Flashing Red means you have either not calibrated or have an
error.
2. Is your Hook Position moving? If Hook is tracking then you most likely have an issue
with the slip status. If Hook is not moving and the unit is calibrated refer to the I/O
controls tab for diagnostics from the Encoder.
3. I/O Controls
a. Is the values in the Digital Status reading 00? If no, are they changing (specifically
PORT B). Port B should be changing from ff to fe,fd,fc.
b. What is the %DC reading? These should be around 50,50,50,50
4. If hook is moving check the Main Tab for Slip Status. It should be reading one of three
states:
Out -- You are out of slips and depth can be accumulated
In -- You are in slips and no depth is accumulated -- hook position will still work
though.
Unknown -- There is no hookload connected. Check Hookload connections.
If software checks out you will then need to check the hardware:
1. Are the barriers powered up? Indication of power will be on the outside edge barrier
having a green power light on.
2. Are the pulses from the Encoder making it to the barriers?
The barrier next to the power barrier is the first digital barrier in the system. If the
encoder is not connected the lights on this barrier will flash red. If they are
flashing red the encoder has not been connected and you will have to search
backwards from the DPU for the broken connection; typically either on the back
of the system itself or the J-box.
If the barrier is displaying no lights, or yellow lights do they pulse when the
encoder moves. The yellow lights indicate the changing states of the incoming
pulses and should flash slowly on and off while drilling.
Both yellow lights should flash in sequence -- if one is flashing and the other appears to
be solid you may have a bad encoder. This can be verified by checking the I/O controls
tab and
looking at PORTB Digital Status. If PORT B shows FF and FD only then you have a bad
encoder. If it shows FE and FC only you also have a bad encoder. NOTE --- the lights on
the
barrier may appear to be on solid when drilling quickly, tripping in/out and when raising
the hook to grab the next section of pipe.
3. If the lights on the barrier appear to be flashing nicely but you have no counts on
PORT B or movement of PORT A in digital status check the connection from the barrier
to the DAC board.
There should be five volts on connector TB1 when the yellow light is off, when
the light is on you should be reading 0.67V approximately.
Disconnecting Green connector from either TB1 or ENCB, there should be five
(5) volts on the pins.
Is the ribbon cable connected securely?
Contact Tech Support if still no encoder movement.

Hookload / Slips not Working
The Hookload and the Slips are essentially the same input and source and thus a failure of
either will cause both to fail.
The Hookload sensor needs to be connected to the deadline and tightened and then
connected to port 3 on the sealed J-Box. This is a analog sensor and thus there is no
indicator ligths on the barriers to check like there is with the encoder.
SOFTWARE checks:
1. Is the Hookload connected? The -9999 and the counts of 0 below indicate that the
Hookload is not connected.
2. Has the Hookload been calibrated? Please refer to the Hookload Box in the I/O
controls section for information on how to calibrate Hookload.
3. If the Hookload is now working have you calibrated your slips in and out? The slips
status won't change until you cross the in/out thresholds so double check that the
thresholds are logical and correct.
An Example:
Slips in set to 1000daN
Slips out set to 5000daN
If current hookload reading is 3000daN the last known slip status will be
shown and used. If you are currently in slips you won't go out until you
cross 5000daN, and if out you won't go in until you cross 1000daN.
Hardware Checks:
1. Physically inspect that all your cables are connected and that port 3 on the j-box is
connected to the Hookload.
2. The connector TB5 is where the hookload connects into the DAC board from the
barrier -- is it connected? (brown/black wire combination)
Reading the voltage on this channel TB5 you should get the following:
o 4ma = 1Volt
o 8ma = 2Volt
o 12ma = 3Volt
o 16ma = 4Volt
o 20ma = 5Volt
If you disconnect the hookload from the deadline it should read 4ma.
3. Is the ribbon cable connected? If it is disconnected the encoder pulses will also be
failing.
I have power but I can't connect
A failure to connect to the DPU server using the DPU client may be caused by one of
many issues:
1. Ethernet connection to the server.
o The default IP of the server is 192.168.2.254 and unless changed it should still be.
o If connecting from Windows box to server directly you must be using a cross-
over (null) ethernet cable.
o If connecting from Windows box to a hub/switch and then to the Server you must
use straight through cables for both sides.
o The IP of the box trying to connect must be in the same IP range as the server. By
default the server is 192.168.2.254 so your Windows box should be 192.168.2.0-
253 range.
o Can you ping the server (Go to Dos Prompt ... and type ... ping 192.168.2.254. A
reply should come back - if no reply check your Network settings and check that
the cables are all connected.
Are the internal network cables connected (these are two white cables connected to the
CPU board and to a surge protector. (refer to diagram below for all Ethernet connections)
Contact Tech-Support if further help is needed with making a Ethernet connection
2. Serial Connection
o If making a serial connection you must have a RS485/422 to RS-232 convertor
box connected to the Serial Out Port.
o All connections are straight through from the convertor box -- do not use a null
serial cable.
o Reboot your Windows computer if the port is not connecting.
o Do not run hyperterminal and then try to connect -- Windows often will lock the
serial port even the application has been shut down.
If no connection can be established open up Hyperterminal and make a connection to

your serial port using 9600 baud rate, no parity, 8 bits and 1 stop bit, with no flow
control. Do you see the wits data coming through (0108,0110....)? If yes then you have a
good connection, reboot your windows computer and try again, if no double check that
all connections are made and that the convertor box is powered up.
Contact Tech-Support if further help is need with making a serial connection.
3. Possible that Unit is powered up but not booted up.

o It is possible that the unit has not booted up properly and until it has you won't be
able to connect. This is indicated by the STATUS LIGHT being SOLID RED.
When the light goes from Solid Red to Flashing Red then you can connect.
o Connecting serial cables on the DPU end only and then turning on the power may
cause the serial cable to bog down the operating system with false interrupts.
o If the unit just lost power and is rebooting give the unit about four minutes to
come back up. The system is checking the file system for corruption and can take
a while depending on corruption level.
o If the light never changes from Solid to Flashing Red disconnect everything but
power. Disconnect and then reconnect the power only -- does it boot?
o If the unit boots reconnect all the cables and then try to connect to the DPU
Servier with the DPU client.
Do you see any Harddrive activity via the Harddrive light? During boot the light should
flash quite a bit. If all else fails contact Tech-Support? They may ask you to connect to
COM1 with a null cable to your windows serial port to gain access to the system's video-
over-serial output. This connection is at 38400 baud rate, no parity, 8 bits and 1 stop bit --
no flow control. By hitting the enter key in Hyperterminal it should present you with
either a login or a screen indicating current status of the unit.
Can't open the box
The DPU case is a sealed unit and if the pressure externally changes (such as shipping
overseas) the box will be impossible to open. To release the pressure remove the dial on
the front of the case to release the pressure.
Wits Issues
Once the Status of the DPU goes to Green (Status Indicator Light) the DPU will start to
send out wits both via serial and tcp/ip. If not data is being seen check that the wits data
you are looking for is checked at "ACT" (active) and that the Record Item and Field Item
are correct. ie. Hole depth is always Record 01 and field 10 -- thus 0110.
Serial Wits goes out the RS485 Serial Connection and uses baud rate of 9600, no parity, 8
bits and 1 stop bit. If requiring an RS-232 input you must use a convertor box to go from
RS485-RS232. Use Hypterterminal to check the physical connection; you should see
something like this:
&&
0108-9999.00
0110-9999.00
0112-9999.00
01139999.0
0133-9999.00
0154-9999.0
0157153275.0
0160-9999.0
01632
0164-9999.0
0165-9999.0
0173-9999.00
0178-9999.00
!!
&&
0516-9999.0
0517-9999.0
!!
If you see nothing try connecting a null-cable straight from your serial port to com2
(disconnect com2 connector first). On the board level this is a RS232 port.
TCP/IP wits goes over port 8538 and IP of the local machine. To check this telnet from
any system to the IP of the DPU server using port 8538 and you should see the same
stream as above.
i.e. telnet 192.168.2.254 8538
Please refer to the diagrams on serial connections to verify that your wits connection is
correct.
Client is wrong version
If when you attempt to connect the the DPU you get an error message that says "Wrong
client Version - Requires x.xx" this means you have a good connection and nothing is
wrong with your wiring but the software version of the DPU client is wrong. You must
use the version required by the system. If you find yourself with this problem please
contact your Technical Support department for the correct version. They will need to
know the Required Version.
General Operational Procedure

Under most circumstances the following procedure will ensure a successful DPU
operation.
1. Connect the Encoder sensor to the drawworks shaft ensuring that the sensor cable from
the encoder is secured (generally tie-wrapped to the rotary seal Air Pressure Line).
2. Connect Hookload as high as possible on the deadline tightening the crank down as
tight as possible and then backing off a quarter turn.
3. Connect Encoder and Hookload to J-Box with Encoder connecting to the Y-cable and
going into connectors 1 and 2 and the hookload connecting straight to connection 3.
4. Run 10pin Homerun cable back to the DPU unit connecting to the Sensor Input 1.
5. If running DPU by ethernet connect external ethernet connection to either a switch and
then connect up other computers or go straight to the windows box via a null ethernet
cable.
6. If running DPU by serial make all connections to the Windows box and any ethernet
device using RS232-RS485 convertors or using special built RS232 pigtails (by request)
7. Turn on DPU unit -- DPU is ready for connection once status light goes STEADY
RED
8. Connect to DPU using DPU.exe client software using either serial or TCP/IP
(ethernet). File Menu and then Connect. Refer to bottom right hand corner of DPU.exe to
see time updating -- indication of successful connection
9. Calibrate the Hookload sensor and set the slips in/out -- these will need to be tweaked
once you start drilling.
10. Obtain from the drill floor the following information
• Drum Circumference (refer to Installation section for details)

• Current number of layers and wraps (Initial Wraps) -- best to be done with Hook
as low to the floor as possible -- ensuring minimum number of lines of the
DrawWorks to be counted.
• Current hook position -- again easier to count when hook is as low as possible.
This is a relative position and may be taken from any fixed point on the hook.
• Count number of lines -- most rigs are either 8,10 or 12.
• Cable diameter -- usually driller will be aware of the exact diameter.
Do not allow the rig to move the hook until this information is entered into the DPU
software.
11. Enter the obtained info into the Depth Controls Tab including Bit Depth and Hole
Depth. Apply your changes.
12. Unit should now go to status light of Flashing Green and your input boxes on the
Depth Control Tab should all go to white with the exception of Initial Wraps.
13. Confirm that slip status is correct on the Main tab -- if not check your hookload
reading and your in/out slips values.
14. System is ready to be used and at this time will be sending out a wits stream via
TCP/IP on port 8538 and by serial.
15. Once the rig starts to move the hook ensure that the encoder pulses are being applied
in the correct direction -- as it is very easy to connect up backwards. To correct if this
does occur simply go to File Menu and Properties and choose Dpeth Sensor Type and
click on Reverse Encoder Direction. No need to recalibrate, but you will obviously have
to reset the bit and hole depth to correct values.

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Ø Pason – connect 1' Pason adapter to the top port on the

1. Configure and Access WellWizard Control Panel

Rename well: change the name of the well.

After configuring each of the following parameters click Apply.

• WW Server System - This option is for all full-size systems

Time & Date

Drill Floor Monitors 1&2

Default Well Control Button

See the Well Templates for further details.

Well Control Button

• Shutdown the currently active well.

Note: The button is primarily intended for use in GEOLOGGER mode.

From the Well menu you can Create a New Well.

• Enter well name (must be 4 or more characters in length).

There are three ways to enable well logging:

Three methods exist to disable well logging:

There are three methods of stopping a well:

To delete a well use one of the following three methods:

Use one of the following three methods to rename a well:

The following table lists some of the primary well templates:

• Create New User

The Well Permissions may also be modified, if necessary.

To delete a user, use one of the following:

A Non-Wellhub User has the following access by default:

The unit is 16"x13"x7" and weighs 13 LBS.

Accurate strain gage measurement achieves 0.2% repeatability

D0 = BASIC DRUM DIAMETER

and each subsequent layer is:

Crown Depth Mode

Root Drum Circumference = Distance Between Marks - (Diameter of Cable * π)

IMPORTANT! THE ROTARY ENCODER IS A RELATIVELY FRAGILE

IMPORTANT! DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE BOLT AS THE ALUMINUM

SYSTEM ERROR LIGHT

Off – System has no power

Steady GREEN – System has power, but is not booted up

Flashing GREEN – System is booted and operating normally

Flashing RED – System is uncalibrated

Steady RED – System Fault – requires service.

ENCODER DIRECTION MUST BE CORRECT OR THE DDS WILL

Open – Load a configuration file from disk

Depth Units – Set basic depth units to meters or feet

Weight Units – Set Weight units for Hookload

Configure Network -- This option is only available through Serial Connections.

Print – Print current screen

Toolbar – Toggle to view window Toolbar

About – Displays version information

Manual Slips -- Cuases the Slip Status to be overridden and to be controlled by an

The Status Box contains your basic depth parameters:

Hole Depth -- Displays the current Hole Depth

Bit Depth -- Displays the current Bit Depth

Drilling Compensator – Position of Drilling Compensator. This is typically installed

The last box displays the current Rate values:

Line Wear – a cumulative cable wear indication which is calculated by multiplying

Depth Controls Tab

Hook Position - Current Hook Position, must be set on recalibration.

Drilling Compensator – Position of Drilling Compensator. The sensor is initially

Heave Compensator - Position of Heave Compensator. The sensor is initially calibrated

Sea Depth – This value may be tweaked by editing this box

Block/Hook Offset -- distance between the block and hook

Hole Depth RKB -- Hole Depth Relative to Kelly Bushing

Bit Depth RKB -- Bit Depth Relative to Kelly Bushing

The second column of calibration values contains: