Data Flow ALS3b

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Table of Contents
Foreword 0

Part I Data Flow Introduction 4

Part II From sensor to concentrator 7

1 Concentrator
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GNX110 7
2 Field Box...................................................................................................................................
GNX 100 10
3 Acquisition
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Modules 14
Module GNX01
......................................................................................................................................................... 16
Module GNX02
......................................................................................................................................................... 19
4 Installation
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Requirement 22

Part III GNA 28

1 Rig Builder
................................................................................................................................... 29
2 Sensor setup
................................................................................................................................... 43
Pulse Calibration
......................................................................................................................................................... 55
Linear Calibration
......................................................................................................................................................... 56
Segment Calibration
......................................................................................................................................................... 58
Drawwork.........................................................................................................................................................
Calibration and Adjsutement 59
Drawwork..................................................................................................................................................
Calibration 59
Drawwork..................................................................................................................................................
Calibration Ajustement 61
Pit Sensor.........................................................................................................................................................
Averaging 64
AdLoc ......................................................................................................................................................... 66
VolumeAdLoc .................................................................................................................................................. 66
WeightAdLoc .................................................................................................................................................. 66
TorqueAdLoc .................................................................................................................................................. 67
RpmAdLoc .................................................................................................................................................. 68
PumpAdLoc .................................................................................................................................................. 69
PressureAdLoc
.................................................................................................................................................. 70
EncoderAdLoc.................................................................................................................................................. 70
Encoder2AdLoc
.................................................................................................................................................. 71
CompensatorAdLoc
.................................................................................................................................................. 72
Compensator2AdLoc
.................................................................................................................................................. 73
DrawworkAdLoc
.................................................................................................................................................. 73
3 GeonextAls
...................................................................................................................................
Link 76
Hook Position
......................................................................................................................................................... 76
Rig configuration
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: Drawwork sensor 79
Rig configuration
..................................................................................................................................................
: Drawwork+ Compensator+heave 79
Rig configuration
..................................................................................................................................................
: Drawwork + Geolograph + heave sensors 80
Pit Average
......................................................................................................................................................... 83
Sum Pump ......................................................................................................................................................... 86
CFM Process
......................................................................................................................................................... 87
Process start
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stop 87
4 Comm Editor
................................................................................................................................... 88
WitsFileGenerator
......................................................................................................................................................... 89
CommEditor
......................................................................................................................................................... 92

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Special Wits
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specification 100

Part IV RTG 101

1 Wits Editor
................................................................................................................................... 101
2 WITS Launcher
................................................................................................................................... 102

Part V Server and RTM 106

1 RTM Setup
................................................................................................................................... 106

Index 0

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1 Data Flow Introduction

ALS 3b acquisition hardware replaces ALS 2 acquisition hardware ( DAP and SCP ) with the new
generation Fieldbus.

Since ALS 3 has no DAP and SCP, GEO FID can no longer be used. The GEO Fast FID or Reserval must
be used with this system.

The schematic below illustrates the general data flow of the system from the sensor to the database storage
This note will explain the flow chart below and divide it in 4 main step :
From sensor to concentrator
GNA
RTG
Server and RTM

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GNA connected to Concentrator. GNA responsible for connection and calibration of sensors.
GNA sends all sensor data via WITS to the WITS RTG.
WITS RTG receives WITS 0 data from the GNA and then transfers it to port TCPIP on the RTM.

Main Characteristics

On site numerisation and numerical data transmission.

Transmission distance: max. 200 m.
Transmission speed: 57600 Baud.
Equipment certified to be used in hazardous area without Intrinsically Safe Box.

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Temperature range from 40 C to 70 C.

Capacity to receive Ex ia and Ex ib sensors: 4-20mA, strain gauge, PT100, potentiometer, pulse sensor
(Namur)

Hazardous Location Agreements

Certificate LCIE 02 ATEX 6133X
Ex Marking EEx ia IIC T5
Ui 28VDC
Ii 120mA
Pi 0,8W
Ci 30nF
Li Negligible

Connections
The sensors are connected to the nearest FieldBox (acquisition box) with I.S cable (2 or 4 conductors).
Numerisation, filtration and data computation are done at the FieldBox level.

The connection to the cabin is done using a non I.S cable (4 conductors). 2 conductors are used by the 24
volt Power supply, 2 conductors are used for data transmission using Geo RS485.
The FieldBox is used to send the data coming from the sensors and receives configuration information from
the cabin.

In the cabin (Safe area), the lines coming from the different rig areas are connected to the concentrator
(GNX 110). This concentrator also gathers other signals coming from equipment situated in the safe area or
from equipment situated in hazardous areas close to the cabin. An RS232 lines connects the Concentrator to
the GNA Acquisition computer.
The concentrator is also used to send the power supply (24 volt) to the FieldBox.

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The FieldBox can be connected in the following ways :

- Direct connection to the concentrator using a 4 core cable. This is the best connection for power
supply and data transmission.

- Interconnection through a junction box. This type of connection allows 2 Fieldboxs to be connected
to the same Concentrator port.

- Maximum of 2 field boxes per bus, due to current limitation.

Software and electrical protocols have been designed to prevent unauthorized connection of equipment not
yet validated by FSD.

2 From sensor to concentrator

2.1 Concentrator GNX110

The concentrator is situated in safe area (cabin).
The concentrator can receive up to 6 lines Buses coming from the FieldBoxs.
The Bus power supply is provided by a transformer 220/24 V through breakers/switches to allow buses to be
switched on/off individually.
A connection plate equipped with a maximum of 3 modules provides Data processing ability (FieldBox
numerical data reception, RS232 lines reception, and analogical signals coming from sensors connected in

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safe area.
Acquisition modules are the same as those used in FieldBox (GNX 01 standard, GNX 02 4-20mA).
A DIN rail allows connection of small adaptors modules as special interfaces or Zener barriers.

Generalities

Name : Concentrator
Geoservices reference : GNX.01.AA.10

Main functions of concentrator GNX 110:

Provide power supply to the FieldBoxes

Gather numerical data coming from FieldBoxes
RS232 interface with GNA Computer
Sensors interface for Standards, 4-20 mA and Fieldbus sensors.

Characteristics:

Power supply : 220 volt

Temperature range : 0 C < T < 40 C
Power supply to FieldBox : 24 volt
Maximum current on FieldBox lines: 1 A.

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Data computing capacity depending on number of Modules GNX installed

Dimensions : H x W x D 54cm x 27cm x 15cm (without connector plugs)

Modules Connected Bus numbers

Available
0 0
1 1 and 2
2 3 and 4
The minimum requirement is to have a
module in position 1, this will make Buses
1 and 2 available. If further Buses are
required the modules must be added to
positions 2 and 3 to make buses 3, 4, 5 and
6 available.

3 5 and 6

System Interconnection Board

It is the central component of concentrator.

Name : System Interconnection Board, type 10

Short name : SIB 10-x (x for version type)
Geoservices reference : GNX.01.AA.10

Main functions:

Can be connected to all modules types

3 modules maximum.

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2.2 Field Box GNX 100

Name : FieldBox GNX 100

Geoservices reference : GNX.01.AA.01

Main functions of FieldBox GNX 100:

Provide power supply to the sensors

Sensors data processing
Data transmission to Concentrator GNX 110.

Characteristics:

Size : 260 x 160 x 90 (cm)

Protection index : IP55
Power supply : 24 volt (NIS)
Modules connected : maximum 3
Sensors connected : maximum 12
Cable from FieldBox to sensors : Intrinsically Safe (IS)
Cable from FieldBox to Concentrator : Non Intrinsically Safe (NIS)
Working temperature : -40 C < T < 70 C
Protected in case of over-voltage
Treatment EX e m ia [ia]
Cable connections using cable glands.

Generalities

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The FieldBox GNX 100 is hazardous area equipment certified for Zones 1 + 2. It is designed for direct
connection to the sensors. The external box is made of carbon strengthend polyester. It can contain up to
3 modules (12 sensors).

The cables electrical shield is screwed to the FieldBox grounding plate.

The power is supplied from the concentrator via a Non Intrinsically Safe (NIS) cable.
Inside the FieldBox, the NIS power supply and the NIS communication signals coming from the
concentrator are transformed into IS signals and transferred, by means of the connection plate, to the 3
Module connectors.

The quantity and type of modules installed in the FieldBox depends on the sensor type and quantity
required. (3 Modules maximum, 12 sensors maximum).

The Modules are connected to the connection plate using 26 pin connectors, secured by 2 quarter turn
screws.

All cables enter through cable glands. These cables glands secure the cables and isolate the FieldBox
internal parts from outside.

All inside module equipment parts are connected to the grounding plate:

Sensors cables shields

Connection plate
Power supply board ground

The Power supply board is directly connected to the Connection plate (via 26 pin connector).
It is mechanically secured in position by the cable gland.
An o-ring ensures a dustproof and waterproof rating of IP55

Inside the housing, power ON is indicated by a LED.

DO NOT OPEN THE EXe HOUSING PLASTIC COVER WHEN THIS LED IS ON.

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Working principle:

The NIS power supply coming from the concentrator is transformed into 3 IS power supply, 1 for each
Acquisition module.
Up to 3 different EX certified modules can be installed in the FieldBox. The type of modules depends on the
sensors type.

Modules 2 and 3 send their information to Module 1 through Ohm Insulators. Module 1 sends the complete
package of data to the data/power supply line through an Geo RS485 driver.

To give the possibility to the informatics system to identify FieldBox, its name and the name of the site
where installed are kept by an EEPROM.

Power and Communication Interface

The Power and Communication Interface, situated in the FieldBox on site is the interface between NIS and
IS signals.

Identification :

Name : Power & Communication Interface, type 1

Short Name : PCI 01-x (x : version n)
Geoservices references : GNX.01.AC.01

Main utility :

The FieldBox Power supply Board is designed to convert NIS communication signals and NIS power
supply into IS communication signals and Power supply.

Environment :

Working temperature : -40 C, +70 C

Traitement : EX e m
Main characteristics:

NIS Power supply : 15V -> 30V

Fuse protection if NIS Power supply higher than 35V
Maximum inlet current :0.75A (Fuse protection)
Nominal IS outlet voltage : 10V
Maximum IS outlet voltage : 12V
Maximum IS outlet current : 300mA
Galvanic isolation between NIS Power supply and IS outlets
NIS voltage measure and information transfer to module 1 (with galvanic isolation.)
RS485 opto-isolated driver.

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Features :

The Power supply module is completely moulded.

An outlet connector splits the IS power supplies and makes the link with Geo RS485 driver.
An M20 threaded entry allows the installation of the NIS cable gland. Connection is made on a screw
connector located inside a housing closed with a plastic cover (similar to EX e environment).

System Interconnection Board

This board, situated in the base of the FieldBox, allows the connection between the different elements.

Identification :

Name : System Interconnection Board, type 1

Short name : SIB 01-x (x for Version type)
Geoservices ref. : GNX.01.AB.01
Main utility:

Modules mechanical support

Modules IS power supply
Modules interconnection
FieldBox identification with EEPROM.

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Working principle:

3 modules can be connected to the Board.

1 module must be always connected to the position 1 (next to the power and communication interface
module), this position is the only one connected with the identification EEPROM memory and with Geo
RS485 line driver. Module 1 is a relay for the 2 other modules.

The EEPROM memory is used for FieldBox identification. The FieldBox serial number is recorded in this
EEPROM. It is also possible to record a name to identify the use of this equipment.

2.3 Acquisition Modules

The Modules are the interface between the sensors and the NIS equipment located in the cabin.
The Modules are used for:

Sensors power supply

Signal digitalization
Data processing
Data transfer

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2 different types of modules exist; each type is dedicated to specific type of sensors :

Standard modules, used with : Strain gauges, Namur (pulse) sensors, etc
4-20 mA modules, used with : 4-20 mA sensors.

They can be connected:

In the FieldBox (IS environment, and in that case, allow to connect directly EX i sensors located in area 0,
1 or 2)
In the concentrator (NIS environment), sensors located in safe area can be connected as well as sensors in
the hazardous area.

The Modules are made of a plastic box containing 2 different boards:

DPB (Data Processing Board)

SCB (Sensor Connection Board)

The 2 boards are electrically connected together.

The Module type identification is printed on top cover.

4 sensors can be connected on top via 2 + 4 pin connectors.

The module is connected to the FieldBox connection plate via a 26 pin connector.

Data Processing Board DPB 01

This board exists in all types of acquisition modules. It is connected to the FieldBox connection plate and to
the sensors interface board.

Identification:

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Name : Data Processing board, type 1

Short name : DPB 01-x (x for version type)
Geoservices ref. : GNX.01.BB.01

Latest software version programmed on DPB:

Software version : DPB01_04_57_A_40000030

Use:

Data numeric process, sampling and communication process.

Characteristics:

Working temperature : -40 C to 70 C

Power supply : 8 to 28 V

2.3.1 Module GNX01

Name : standard sensors module

Ref. Name : GNX 01-x (x for version number)

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Geoservices ref. : GNX.01.BA.01

This module is designed to be used with standard sensors: strain gauge, potentiometer,
PT100, Namur sensors (Proximity detectors).

Working temperature : -40 C to 70 C

This module is certified EX ia [ia] and can be connected to Exia or EX ib sensors in the
following conditions:
Module power supply : .IS power supply, Vmax = 12 V, Imax = 300 mA
Other main connector inlets : Vmax = 6 V, Imax = 1 mA

Electrical signals at sensors connectors:

I line : Vmax = 12 V, Imax = 36 mA

S+ and S- : Vmax = 12 V, Imax = 4 mA

Sensors Connection Board (SCB 01)

This Board is used in all standard modules.

Identification:

Name : Sensors Connection Board, type standard

Short name : SCB 01-x (x for version type)
Geoservices ref. : GNX.01.BC.01

Use:

Allows 4 sensors connection. Provides power supply to sensors and signals

digitalization.

Characteristics:

Working temperature : -40 C to 70 C

Power supply : 8 to 28 V
GNX 01 Sensor Connection Possibilities

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Note: Not an IS sensor, must be connected directly on the concentrator

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Note: Must be connected directly on the concentrator

2.3.2 Module GNX02

4-20Ma Module GNX 02

Name : 4-20mA sensors module

Ref. Name : GNX 02-x (x for version number)
Geoservices ref. : GNX.01.BA.02
Working temperature : -40 C to 70 C

This module is designed to be used with 4-20mAsensors.

This module is certified EX ia [ia] and can be connected to Ex ia or EX ib sensors in the

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following conditions:
Module power supply : IS power supply, Vmax = 12 V, Imax = 300 mA
Other main connector inlets : Vmax = 6 V, Imax = 1 mA

Electrical signals at sensors connectors:

S+ line : Vmax = 24 V, Imax = 100 mA

S- line : connected to Module ground
S- line : Vmax = 12 V, Imax = 1 mA

Sensors Connection Board (SCB 02)

This Board is used in all 4-20 mA modules.

Identification:

Name : Sensors Connection Board, type 4-20 mA

Short name : SCB 02-x (x for version type)
Geoservices ref. : GNX.01.BC.02

Use:

Allows 4 x 4-20 mA sensors connection. Provides power supply to sensors and signal
digitalization.

Characteristics:

Working temperature : -40 C to 70 C

Power supply : 8 to 28 V

Connectors:

3 sensors connectors (2 conductors)

1 double connector for warning lights.

GNX 02 Sensor Connection Possibilities

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2.4 Installation Requirement

Concentrator GNX 110

Secure firmly to mudlogging unit wall.

Connect Concentrator earth points to mudlogging unit earthing bar.
Obtain 220 VAC power supply from stabilized source or UPS.
Connect Bus cables to connectors on right-hand side of Concentrator.
Install minimum of 1 module in concentrator to make buses 1 and 2 available for use. If further buses are
required install more modules as required

Field Box GNX 100

Mount Fieldbox using supplied mounting plate. Ensure that the Fieldbox is mounted in the orientation as
shown below. This will reduce the probability of water ingress through the cable glands.

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As far as possible, ensure that the area where the field box is mounted is protected from the weather or
areas where washing down is occurring regularly. If the environmental conditions are particularly harsh
consider constructing some type of splash guard over the Fieldbox. Hot desert conditions may require the
construction of a sun shade over the Fieldbox to prolong the life of the equipment.
Also ensure the Fieldbox is mounted in an area where it is unlikely to be damaged by persons or rig
equipment.

A maximum of 2 Field Box can be connected on one BUS cable .

Connect earth cable to the rig structure. This is very important. Ensure the earth point on the rig
structure is good, ie a bare metal to bare metal contact. This will insure good earth integrity and prevent
possible signal problems.

Install Modules GNX 01 and 02 as sensor requirements dictate. Ensure the turn screws are properly
engaged by pulling gently on the installed modules they should not come out. Remember a module
must always be installed in the position next to the Power and Communication Interface Module.

Gland the NIS Power and Communication (Bus) cable into the Power and Communication Interface
Module using the color sequence as shown below.

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Ensure that there is an Ingression Protection washer between the gland and the Fieldbox.

Ensure the screen of the cable is securely connected to the earth point inside the Power and
Communication Module.

When closing the Fieldbox ensure the gasket in place in the lid and all screws securing the lid are fully
tightened.

Running, Glanding, Terminating of Cables

Care taken during the installation of cabling will reduce the possibility of signal problems in the
future.

Bad cabling jobs give both the Client and Drilling Contractor a bad impression of the service we are
providing. Do it right the first time.

Running Cables

As far as possible ensure that cables avoid any high voltage power cables or equipment.
Take care that sharp edges do not tear the cable sheath and so compromise the earth integrity.
Ensure the cables are installed in a professional manner use recognized cable routes and install cable
tray as required if none exists.
For permanent installations, ie more than 6 months ensure metal cable ties are used to secure cables.

Glanding Cables

When glanding cables into fieldboxes, junction boxes or sensors ensure that a good seal has been made
between the gland and the cable. However, ensure that the gland is not overtightend as this will damage
both the cable and the rubber gasket in the gland. This damage could lead to possible water ingress.
Terminating Cables

It is highly recommended to terminate all cable cores with crimps, this will ensure a good contact is made
in the terminals and there is no possibility for bad signals caused by strands of wire from the conductors
causing short circuits etc as might happen if crimps are not used.

Earthing
The GNX fieldbus relies on a high integrity earth for good running of the system.

Sensor side

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All sensors with metallic bodies must be earthed to the rig structure. Use either the earth point attached to
the body of the sensor, or, in the case of pressure sensors etc this earth is obtained by the physical
connection Weco hammer union / Hansen fitting etc.

If an earth is seen on the end of the sensor cable, or there is an earth point inside the body of the sensor
then there are 2 possibilities for its connection.

To decide which way to connect it check for continuity between the end of the cable ( or the earth point
inside the sensor ) and the body of the sensor. If there is no continuity then this earth can be connected back
to the Fieldbox since it is an earth for the electronics.
If there is continuity then this earth should be left floating ie connect it to one of the spare terminals in the
junction box, it is not connected to the IS cable earth that runs back to the field box. See diagrams below

1) Correct earthing for Metal Body sensor with no continuity between metal body and the earth terminal
inside the sensor, or the earth on the end of the sensor cable, ie pressure sensor, mud weight sensor.

2) Correct earthing for Metal Body sensor with continuity between metal body and the earth terminal inside
the sensor, or the earth on the end of the sensor cable, ie pressure sensor, mud weight sensor.

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3) Correct earthing for sensor with no earth connector, ie probe sensor

Fieldbox

Earthing of all IS sensor cables is done as shown below.

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Earthing of Non IS power and communication cable is done as shown below.

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3 GNA
Between the concentrator and the GNA computer there is a RS232 communication line.
The numeric signal receive by GNA will then be store as a trace and this trace will then be send to
RTG via WITS.
To create a trace there are 2 things to do :
First create a facility with rig builder ,which is going to create a Container for the trace.

Secondly creation of the trace inside the container with Sensor SetUp Program

At this stage the trace are record in GNA station but not visible by RTM and RTG and therefore by
the full ALS system.

To have them visible the trace have to be send by CommEditor to RTG/RTM either

directly or through process call GeonextALS2 link

When installing the ALS3b GNA software for a "standard" job a setup is automatically loaded.

Rig Builder just need to be updated with pits properties (area and dead volume) and
Drawwork properties.
GeonextAlsLink is started automatically for pit average(One measuring point per pit) and
hook position use the Drawwork signal.
Comm Editor from the GNA is setup as per the facility setup and just need to be started

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after sensor connection.

The sensor setup still remain as the system can not be automate.

Below is the list of the Facility setup loaded automatically

5 H2S measuring point

15 Pit volume measuring point
1 Trip Tank measuring point
Mud Weight In and OUT measuring point
Temperature IN and OUT measuring point
Conductivity IN and OUT measuring point
Flow Paddle
WellHead Pressure measuring point
3 rig pump measuring point
2 cement unit pump measuring point
1 cement Unit Pressure measuring point
1 Hook Position measuring point (setup for Drawwork)
1 Hook Load measuring point
1 Stand Pipe Pressure measuring point
1 RPM measuring point
1 Torque signal measuring point
1 Heave measuring point
4 Cuttings Flow Meter measuring point

The following paragraph is showing how to configure Rig Builder ,Sensor Setup ,GeonextALS2 link
and the WITS.
(remember for a standard job only sensor setup is needed.

3.1 Rig Builder

Note: This is not required at the start of each well.

Below is a procedure to start from beginning,it's not needed as a template is automatically loaded
during software installation
The program Rig Builder is designed to:
Build different Well drawing, using equipment positioned during the Rig-up.
Choose different measurement points.
Enter the liquid meters characteristics (number of pulse per strokes).
Enter the parameters for Drawwork calibration.
Enter the gas equipment connections.

TO START THIS PROGRAM :

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In launcher screen, choose Rig builder option, click on it. If no Rig was previously defined a blank screen
appears.
At this point the operator is going to create a new Rig. The file associated is Rig.fsb (Extension name means
Facility setup builder) and the location on the system is:
G:\Geodata\businessGeonextMLG.BUS\Field_1.FLD\Well_1.Well\

See next screen for top menu explanation

On the top of screen you got the same options as Tab icons.

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Click on tree icon and choose the type of Rig that you want to create.

Right Click on the option you choose and select Add a Facility option.
There is only one drillingFacility

Enter the name of your Rig and select option Display name, if H2s sensor is installed on your Rig, select
Enable option.

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A Facility display assistant Screen appears.

Measured points appear as a blue point.

Closing This Windows the full graphic windows must appear.

Double Click on the main Graphic, a yellow square select it and Clicking on the right mouse button a new
menu appears.

The facility configuration assistant screen appears.

It will allow you to define (by Clicking the check box Enable) to activate a measuring point sensor
connection, or calculated data.
Press OK button to get the Facility display assistant.

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This screen allows you to choose the parameters to be displayed on the Navigation screen.
The Zoom in option on facility menu give to you the possibility to access to the Sub menu and add all the
equipment located on the Rig site.

The operator at this point has the possibility to add new facilities using the same process as above. (Right
click on Facility tree screen )

At this point we go to add the DrillingDerrickSystem , when you add a facility a + appears on the tree
giving access to the sub menu.
Click on Configuration assistant option to enter the characteristics of the Rig.

Pressing OK button, you reach the Facility display assistant. Blue point means measured point, Red point
means transient properties.

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Close this window for next screen

Double Click on the graph. (Yellow square appears) and right click on the mouse button.

At this point Choose Zoom in option and Click on tree icon

Example: Choose hoisting system option and right Click to add new facility.

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Enable the measured points and calculated parameters for hoisting System and enter the Drawwork
characteristics.
Press OK button.

Close this window.

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The next window will show on the screen the facility drawing and the alphaNumericViewers on the screen.
By clicking on the facility drawing it is possible to move this facility and the associated alphaviewer.
- Lock position: No possibility to move alphaviewer.
- Unlock position: Option to move alphaviewer. Position the cursor (hand) close to alphaviewer and drag it
onto the desired selection. When selection is done (black and yellow interrupted line), move the selection in
the desired selection.
- Properties: Option to change font, colors properties.

- Show alarm Button: Option to enter alarm Threshold for each parameter clicking on the right arrow
button. (See next screen)

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- Show units: Option to change the units for each parameter clicking on the down button. (See next
screen)

At this point, on this example we have just created one part of the Rig (drilling derrick system, hoisting
system). The Operator must use the same process for each part of the well equipment.
See next screens for an example of full rig creation.

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When complete Rig is setting up with all components, the Operator can export the template using File
Tab and export as template option.

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Choose the file name for the well that you have created (tpl extension means template file) and is saved
on the g:\GEODATA\TEMPLATES directory. You can see this file directly using the navigator
program (click on navigator icon on General launcher program)

You can also use this template file using Template file builder software.

3.2 Sensor setup

This program is designed to:

Select the sensors.

Connect the sensors to ALS 3 Acquisition (Concentrator and Fieldbox.)
Calibrate the sensors or enter previous calibrations.

The sensor is either directly calibrated or via an AdLoc

How to start this program:

1. Double Click on Sensor Setup icon

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A screen similar to the following one appears (The number of modules and Fieldbox depends on
the chosen configuration) Remember the Concentrator and Buses must be switched on and the
RS232 cable from the Concentrator must be connected to Comm 1 on GNA.

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2. Click onto concentrator (or fieldbox) using right button to get access to the concentrator (or fieldbox)
menu

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Assistant : This option will give access to a window showing the Concentrator (or Fieldbox)
characteristics with the types and numbers of the Modules connected.

Module type: 2 types of modules :

4-20 mA modules or GNX02
Standard modules
Equipment Id: module decimal number which must be the same as the number
written on the module.2 types of modules. Number used for bus recognition it is the
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servers. Where as for modules the number is the decimal module number converted to
hexadecimal.
NB: To check this look at the result of the get info method in the acquisition servers.
Software Version: version of assembler software programmed in the module: this
version should be 04P_57
Temperature: Internal module temperature

Zoom in : This option will give access to a drawing showing the different modules and their
connectors. At this level, it will be possible to select the different sensors, to connect them to the
concentrator or the fieldbox and to run the calibrations.

Connection menu:

Operations:

1. Establishing the sensors list: Click on Access sensor list icon, this will allow the operator to enter

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new sensor in that list.

Click on the sign +

To get access to available
Sensors type list

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Press the sign +

To see this category
Sensor list

Press Add a sensor (or right click on the desired sensor type) to enter new sensors in the list

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Choose the sensor family (Temperature, Pressure), choose the sensor type then enter its serial (or Geo)
number.
To see the sensors available in each type, press the sign + preceding each type list.

The sensor family appears in black color, the sensor type in green color and the sensor number in purple
color.

To extract a sensor from the list, double click on this sensor number, the number color in the list will change
from purple to grey and a drawing representing this sensor will be set in the connecting window top left
corner.
Close the sensors list (Palette) and move the sensor in the desired position.

To establish the connection, click on button 3 to get access to the cursor allowing a line to be drawn
between the sensor connecting point and the module connector concerned (respect what has been
physically done when rigging up the system.) One click to start the line, a double click to finish it.

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A new screen (connection assistant) will be displayed:

Select the element (Facility) where the sensor is physically connected.
3 sensors can be connected on the same measurement point, this is done by selecting SDI number.
Click the box to specify the measurement point and associated calculated parameters, Select the
scanning rate for the sensor (1 to 10 Hz.)

Connection assistant screen

After validation of sensors setup, the calibration screen is displayed, allowing the operator to calibrate the
sensor or to reuse a calibration.
Four types of calibrations are developed here:
Pulse sensors
Linear calibration ( used for most of sensors)
Calibration by segments used with Weight on hook sensor
Draw work sensor Calibration

Miscellaneous
It is possible to drag the sensors name and number to a different position. To come to the original
position, click onto the sensor picture with mouse right button and choose Reorder satellites option.
Right button click onto the connection line gives access to a secondary menu with 3 options :
1. Connection assistant: gives access and allows connection modifications.
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calibration modifications.
3. Switch Trace Assistant : gives the possibility to swap between two sensors connected
physically at the same measurement point and also a quick look access for the current
sensor
value. (See below)

Scan Assistant

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Pressing the Scan button gives access to the Scan Assistant window.
Tick show cursor button to get access to the 2 red cursors. These cursors can be
drag along the time scale.
Maximum value will be the max. Signal displayed between the 2 cursors.
Average value will be the signal average between the 2 cursors.
The value used by the calibration can be either Max. value or Average value,
following which one is ticked.
By pressing the OK button, the measured signal will be transferred to the appropriate
box in Calibration Assistant window.
Enter manually the physical value corresponding to the Scanned value.

Scan Zooming

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To zoom the scanning line in Scan Assistant, with the mouse cursor positioned in the black
screen, press simultaneously the shift key and the mouse left button.
To come back to normal size, press simultaneously the shift key and the mouse right button (with
the mouse cursor positioned in the black screen.)

There are 2 types of calibrations the standard one and the calibration which is done via a "AdLoc" assistant.

Standard calibration is for sensor which give a direct measure of the data wanted.
The calibration via an AdLoc is for sensor which give a measure which need to be recompute to have the
data needed.By example pressure sensor measuring the Hook Load

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3.2.1 Pulse Calibration

Pulse Calibration

Example: pump2 calibration

Double click on the connection wire between pump2 sensor and module and choose Adloc Assistant
option ( adloc means local adaptation)

Adloc Assistant screen

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See Adloc for pump and RPM for more details

Click on Send option to confirm pulse calibration.

3.2.2 Linear Calibration

Linear Calibrations

Example: Temperature sensor

Step 1

Step 2

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Step 3

Click Ok at this point and select Calibration assistant menu

Step 4

1. If the sensor calibration is already known, enter it directly using the Calibration assistant screen.
2. At this level, it is possible to select the units used for calibration (mA or A, and the physical unit (deg C,
deg F).
3. Between each calibration point press the add button.
4. Press OK button to validate this Calibration.
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give the previous calibration used for this particular sensor. (See next screen)

3.2.3 Segment Calibration

Segment Calibration (example. Weight on Hook)

For Weight on hook sensor, the sensor most commonly used is a pressure sensor (50 bar). The operator
needs to create a conversion table giving (in metric) the equivalent in tons.

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3.2.4 Drawwork Calibration and Adjsutement

On connection assistant screen enter the normal values for hoisting system facilities
The normal frequency acquisition rate should be at 10 Hz.

Press OK to accept these values and choose adloc assistant option.

Non editable data coming from rig builder setup. Press send button when Calibration is entered.

3.2.4.1 Drawwork Calibration

When you connect the sensor for the first time, this screen will appear
As before you have to enter the number of complete cable layer and the loops on the last
layer
This operation has to be done while the Hook is NOT moving.

An option Non Standard Drawwork is there for non Geoservices sensor which can be
connect to our system and which doesn't give 48 pulses per turn.
By default the drawwork properties is used.

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On the new Calibration Assistant there is a new parts call Coefficient Adjustment.
When doing the calibration after sensor connection just put the Hook Height, press enter
to have the button SEND available.
When this one is ON ,send the calibration.

About Hook Height:

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show on the window. So both value can be different.

3.2.4.2 Drawwork Calibration Ajustement

The best time to check if the Drawwork is properly calibrated is while tripping, because
the system gives the Stand Length.
So to adjust the Drawwork calibration, we are going to cross check the stand length find
by the system (RTM) against the pipe tally give by rig crew.

This operation has to be done while the Hook is NOT moving.

Below is an example :

The system give us for stand 55 a stand length of 29 meters (from RTM computation).
The pipe tally for stand 55 is giving us a length of 30 meters.

On sensor setup, right click on the link between the sensor and the module and choose
Adloc assistant.

The same screen as the calibration one will be display

In grey are the box which are just for visualization and cannot be edit.
On top are the property of the Drawwork and in Real Time monitoring are the computed,
complete layer, number of loops on the last layer and the hook position
The coefficient correction is done in 2 steps and its independent of the hook position.
Compare to the ALS2 system there is no limit for coefficient .For the ALS2 system the
coefficient limit was 5%.

Step 1

Enter complete cable layer/cable loops on last layer and Hook Height with the value give
by the system

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Step 2

Enter in Measured displacement Drw the stand length give by RTM, here 29 m
Enter in Real Displacement (pipe) the stand length give by the rig crew, here 30 m
When doing this a new coefficient will be computed.

You cannot enter manually directly the coefficient , it need to be computed by the system

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itself

Step3

Press SEND

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3.2.5 Pit Sensor Averaging

Rig Builder Configuration

The first step consists in configuration of the pits in the Rig Builder program: for example, if you want to
connect two sensors for a pit, you must enable Volume one and two as below.

Sensor Setup Configuration

Then, when connecting the first sensor (in Sensor Setup program), you must enable only the channel
Vol_1 and put 1 for SDI number (it means that the data for the channel Vol_1 will be taken by this
particular sensor).

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Now, when connecting the second sensor on the same pit, you must enable only the channel Vol_2 and put
one for SDI number in this channel.

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Automatically, the channel Vol_1 will have a SDI number of 2 (it means stand by, like the number 3).

3.2.6 AdLoc

For sensor which need to have an Adloc ( adloc means local adaptation ) , there is a new sub menu
when right click on the line between Sensor and the connection point of the module.

3.2.6.1 VolumeAdLoc

Distance measure by sensor is multiply by the area of the pit to give the volume

3.2.6.2 WeightAdLoc

For measuring WOH sometimes a pressure is put on the hydraulics system in parallel to the driller
system.
Pressure measure by sensor is converted to a weight following the table below

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Up to 6 points can be enter , just need to tick to add a new point

3.2.6.3 TorqueAdLoc

We never measure directly the Torque , this measure is done indirectly either by measuring
intensity for the motor driving the top drive or with a pressure sensor for rotary table (old system).
The sensor signal is converted to Torque with the table below.

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Up to 6 points can be enter , just need to tick to add a new point

3.2.6.4 RpmAdLoc
The pulse measure by the sensor is converted to have the SPM

Number of pulse per stroke is the number of stroke to have 1 rotation .

Gear factor and p/stk:This value is more for rotation measurement .When proximity sensor is
reading pulse on the axis of the motor driving the rotary table there is a factor to apply due to the
gear box which is the link between the motor and the rotary table.

For example :if there are 4 bolts as target for the proximity detector on the engine axis and if 10
rotations of the motor axis give 1 rotation of the drilling pipe the values to enter on the AdLoc is
4 for Number of pulse per stroke
10 for gear factor and p/stk

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3.2.6.5 PumpAdLoc

The pulse measure by the sensor is converted to have the SPM

Number of pulse per stroke is the number of stroke to have 1 event .

Gear factor and p/stk:This value is more for rotation measurement .When proximity sensor is
reading pulse on the axis of the motor driving the rotary table there is a factor to apply due to the
gear box which is the link between the motor and the rotary table.

For example :if there are 4 bolts as target for the proximity detector on the engine axis and if 10
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4 for Number of pulse per stroke

10 for gear factor and p/stk

3.2.6.6 PressureAdLoc

The way to connect sensor on the site is sometimes not the direct pressure reading , the pressure
is lower than the real one , case of damper.
Therefore a 0-2 bar (0-30 Psi) measuring a Wellhead pressure, for example, need to have a
factor to have the correct value .

3.2.6.7 EncoderAdLoc
The measure of the Heave or Compensator motion can be done with a Geolgraph sensor
(driver=503.HD.010)

In gray case "number of lines between tensioner pulley" have to be enter in facility setup

The Geolograph sensor have 2 kinds of pulley it's why there is an input case call"pulley
circumference"

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50 cm (the smallest one) when the measurement is in metric

2 feet (the biggest pulley) when the measurement is in API.

Initial Extension is the value to enter when the calibration is done.

Coefficient is there to adjust the sensor calibration.

By example if the sensor is giving 22.5 meter when in reality you have done 23 m then the
coefficient to enter is 23/22.5=1.022

Non Standard Sensor option have to be tick if the sensor inside the geolograph is not the
drawwork sensor (48 pulse per turn,modification done to have the Geolograph compatible with
geonext harware)

3.2.6.8 Encoder2AdLoc
The measure of the Hook Position motion can be done with a Geolgraph sensor (driver=503.
HD.010).
This AdLoc is similar to the Encoder but without the number of lines between tensioner pulley
line as the Geolograph make a direct reading of the Hook motion.

The Geolograph sensor have 2 kinds of pulley it's why there is an input case call"pulley
circumference"
50 cm (the smallest one) when the measurement is in metric
2 feet (the biggest pulley) when the measurement is in API.

Coefficient is there to adjust the sensor calibration.

By example if the sensor is giving 22.5 meter when in reality you have done 23 m then the
coefficient to enter is 23/22.5=1.022

Initial Extension is the value to enter when the calibration is done.

Non Standard Sensor option have to be tick if the sensor inside the geolograph is not the
drawwork sensor (48 pulse per turn,modification done to have the Geolograph compatible with
geonext harware)

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3.2.6.9 CompensatorAdLoc
The measure of the Heave motion can be done with Zun9D sensor (driver=700.AQ.143).

In gray case "number of lines between tensioner pulley" have to be enter in facility setup.

In gray case "pulley circumference" can not be change as there is only one setup for this sensor.

Coefficient is there to adjust the sensor calibration.

By example if the sensor is giving 22.5 meter when in reality you have done 23 m then the
coefficient to enter is 23/22.5=1.022

Initial Extension is the value to enter when the calibration is done.

Non Standard Sensor option have to be tick if the sensor is not the Geoservices Zun9D sensor
which give 96 pulses per turn.

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3.2.6.10 Compensator2AdLoc
The measure of the Heave motion can be done with Zun9D sensor (driver=700.AQ.143).

In gray case "pulley circumference" can not be change as there is only one setup for this sensor.

Initial Extension is the value to enter when the calibration is done.

Coefficient is there to adjust the sensor calibration.

By example if the sensor is giving 22.5 meter when in reality you have done 23 m then the
coefficient to enter is 23/22.5=1.022

Non Standard Sensor option have to be tick if the sensor is not the Geoservices Zun9D sensor
which give 96 pulses per turn.

3.2.6.11 DrawworkAdLoc

The drawwork sensor is not reading a direct displacement of the hook due to its position (on the
axis of the drawwork) therefore properties of the drawwork have to be enter to translate movement
read by the drawwork to movement of the Hook.This is done on the facility setup (data in gray
case)
When doing the drawwork calibration the hook is never at the same height and so need to enter
data corresponding to the Hook height at the moment of the calibration:
Complete cable layer and number of loops on the last loops.

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Non Standard Sensor option have to be tick if the sensor inside the geolograph is not the
drawwork sensor (48 pulse per turn,modification done to have the Geolograph compatible with
geonext harware).
On the example below we are receiving pulse from the rig for hook position , and their
characteristic is :for 1 turn of the drawwork drum it give 400 pulses
See Drawwork Calibration and Adjustment for more details

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3.3 GeonextAls Link

This program is doing 4 different's things
Hook Position Computation
Pit Average
Pump process
CFM Process

The other purpose of this process is to avoid WITS reconfiguration when change are done

By default , Hook Position ,CFM Proces and pit average are started when loading the
software .

3.3.1 Hook Position

For rig using only one sensor for hook position there is nothing to do with Hook position
process.
It s just need to be started , which is done automatically by the system.

This process is done to avoid the Wits link modification when having Drawwork and
Geolograph sensor.

This process is computing a new Hook position ,call HKHC.

This HKHC is either compute , from
Drawwork signal
Drawwork signal + Compensator signal
Geolograph signal.
Its the HKHC which is send by Wits to RTG then use by GNM for bit depth.

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The heave signal is sent directly to RTG , it s not using this process

Just to remember
Drawwork is the sensor which is connected on the axis of the Drawwork
Geolograph is the sensor connected to the top drive
Compensator is the sensor connected on the compensator situated on the top of the
Top Drive.
Heave is the sensor connected on the heave compensator.

There are 3 different's setup for following depth.

Drawwork sensor only (Jackup-land rig)
Drawwork + compensator+heave (floating rig)
Drawwork+Geolograph+heave (floating rig)
Below is a view of the process

Current HKHC is the real time value computed

HKH corrected is the last value enter when the process have been restarted , this is the
value which is going to be send , its like the initial value of the computation.
The GNM is working with the delta hook position.
So to avoid hook position jumping on GNM , the value of HKH corrected has to be same
as Current HKHC before restarting the process.
Source Destination is where you choose from drawwork or geolograph.
Use Compensator is when a compensator sensor is use for depth following.

GNM is receiving the HKHC and heave data and is computing the bit depth from both
signal.
The compensator signal is not use by GNM its why it had to be define on the hook
position process on GNA.

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To avoid any mistake the connection of the Drawwork as to be as SD1

The Geolograph have to be connected as SD2

The Compensator sensor connection is done as below

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3.3.1.1 Rig configuration : Drawwork sensor

On this case nothing have to be done , the process is already started and need to be in
green all the time.

3.3.1.2 Rig configuration : Drawwork+ Compensator+heave

The configuration of the Hook position process have to be done once only.
Stop the process
Tick the case Use Compensator
In HKH corrected put the same value show on Current HKHC

Press enter , the value will change format

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Press Apply , the value goes to the left case meaning , it has been taken by the system

Then press Start

Now HKHC is compute from drawwork signal + compensator signal.

The system wont need any more change.

3.3.1.3 Rig configuration : Drawwork + Geolograph + heave sensors

On this kind of configuration the operator have to swap from Drawwork sensor to
geolograph or vice-versa depending of the activity (drilling or tripping)

Below is an example of swapping from Drawwork signal to geolograph signal

When the system is running with the drawwork signal the process is showing this:

Stop the process

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There are 2 things to do

First swap from drawwork to geolograph
Scroll down in Source selection and choose HoistingSystem.HKH.2

The button Apply will become green showing that a change have made
Press Apply

The button will become light gray telling that the system took the change

The second thing to do is to enter the HKH corrected

Put the value as current HKHC

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Press ENTER , the value change format

Then press apply , the new HKH corrected have been taken account , the value goes to the
left case and the apply button is now light gray

The process can now be restarted

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3.3.2 Pit Average

The purpose of this process is to do an average of up to 4 sensors data ,reading the same
pit level.
By example if on a pit there are 4 sensors giving 4 different signal , X,Y,Z,W the process
will compute only one pit volume equal to (X+Y+Z+W)/4
Its the result of this process which is send to RTG via WITS.
By default the process is running with 1 sensor for each pit level
Below is the process

Below is an example of a pit with 2 sensors.

By default all the pits are define with only one measuring point.
To add a second measuring point , we need to go to facility setup and for pit 1 right click
on it and press Facility configuration assistant then tick the case after MudPit Volume 2

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Then press OK
Now a second sensor can be connected on the pit 1.
On sensor setup connect the sensor as before and on the connection assistant window
Tick the case after Vol_2

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Then follow the procedure as usual for sensor connection

When the second measuring point is add on facility setup the MudPitAverage Process will
be updated automatically. A second line will be see .

This new case have to be tick to have the average

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3.3.3 Sum Pump

This process is OFF when loading system
The purpose of this process is when there are more than 5 pump declare in facility setup.
So below 5 pimps this process dont need to be started.
The problem is with RTM which can manage up to 5 pumps.
The process is creating a virtual pump which is equal to the sum of the pumps which are
select on the menu below.

3 new traces are created and call

SumPump.SPM for Pump speed which is equal to Pump_1.SPM +Pump_2.SPM..
SumPump.CUM for Pump speed which is equal to Pump_1.CUM +Pump_2.CUM..
SumPump.FI for Pump speed which is equal to Pump_1.FI +Pump_2.FI..

Select the pump and press Start

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3.3.4 CFM Process

This process have to be started for CFM job.
By default the wits link is sending the sum of the weight sensor of each CFM.
For CFM version 1 (only one sensor) the sum of the weight is equal to the weight measure by the
sensor.
For CFM version 2 (3 sensors) the sum of the weight is equal to the SUM of weight measure by
the 3 sensor.

This is to avoid WITS modification.

3.3.5 Process start stop

If there is a problem with pit average - Hook position-CFM-Sum Pump the process can be start
and restart without to have to stop GNA

There are 3 process running

AverageMudPitProcess for pit average
CuttingFlowMeterProcess for CFM
GeonextAlsProcess for Pump and hook position

To stop a process highlight the process then right click stop the square will change color from
green to red.
Then restart it .

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3.4 Comm Editor

The communication between GNA and RTG is done via WITS .

The GNA WITS is just there to communicate to RTG , and it 's NOT for third party WITS
communication

When Loading the GNA software the communication link to RTG is already setup and just
need to be started

The explanation below is just in case WITS have to be modify .

As the RTG the WITS is done in 2 main steps

Step1-creation of the Wits file for data configuration setup : WitsFileGenerator

Step2-creation of the communication link to the opposite computer : CommEditor

Compare to the ALS3 ,change have been made. Now there are 3 clients to send data
Acquisition_fast , Acquisition_slow as previous system , a new client Counter have been created.

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The purpose of this new client is to fix the problem of having the Bit depth jumping by 1000 , and
the lag stack jumping to total depth.
This problem was due to a none value (-999,25) sent ,when the trace was not incremented.
Now the system is sending nothing, when the trace is not incremented
This none value is still needed for Acquistion_fast and acquisition_slow , to be able to see a
sensor problem on RTM , a dot will be display when RTG is receiving -999,25.

When RTG is receiving nothing , on the RTM the display is showing the last value received.

3.4.1 WitsFileGenerator
By default when installing the software , 3 clients are setup to send to RTG those traces

Acquisition_Slow_SEND.txt
Drillings.System.H2S
DeagsserIn.H2S
DegasserOut.H2S
DrillingDerrickSystem.H2S
WellControlSystem.H2S
MudPit_1.VOL1
MudPit_2.VOL1
MudPit_3.VOL1
MudPit_4.VOL1
MudPit_5.VOL1
MudPit_6.VOL1
MudPit_7.VOL1
MudPit_8.VOL1
MudPit_9.VOL1
MudPit_10.VOL1
MudPit_11VOL1
MudPit_12.VOL1
MudPit_13.VOL1
MudPit_14.VOL1
MudPit_15.VOL1
Suction pit.MW
Suction pit.TMP
Suction pit.CND
TripTank_1.VOL
FlowLineSystem.MW
FlowLineSystem.TMP
FlowLineSystem.CND
FlowLineSystem.Fpdl
WellControlSystem.PRS
ShaleShaker_1.MCWTOT
ShaleShaker_2.MCWTOT
ShaleShaker_3.MCWTOT
ShaleShaker_4.MCWTOT

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Acquisition_fast_SEND.txt
Pump_1.SPM
Pump_2.SPM
Pump_3.SPM
CementUnit_1.SPM
CementUnit_2.SPM
StandPipeSystem.PRS
HoistingSystem.HKH
HoistingSystem.WOH
TopDrive.TRQ
TopDrive.RPM

Counter_SEND;txt
Pump_1.CUM
Pump_2.CUM
Pump_3.CUM
CementUnit_1.CUM
CementUnit_2.CUM
RiserTensinner.EXT

Below is the procedure to create a new client

Wits File Generator

To create a series of data to be sent or received, launch the WitsFileGenerator

program.

The WitsFileGenerator program is more or less the same as the one on the RTG
computer

You can create a new client name using the "Create new Client Names" button.
Choose the client you want to edit with the scrolling arrow , then use the
Sender/receiver button to create a sender or a receiver file.

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In the Record Window choose the record 36 ,GNA default is using Record
number: 36.
In the Trigger window choose Time (compulsory)
In the Item Nmbr window scroll down until the proper trace name appear under
Traces Mnemomics
Then press ADD , the line will then move to the lower window
Repeat this operation until your list is complete. Press Quit

As the Modification button doesn't work you have to use "Notepad" to modified
the file generated if the trace name is not corresponding with the standard wits list.
The file will be under g:\geodata\comm\wits\ and name xxxx_Rec.txt or
xxxxx_send.txt depending of the choose done above.
The configuration file between RTG and GNA are not convertible.

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3.4.2 CommEditor

When installing software the WITS communication setup is done

3 clients are already created with this setup

Client name Host IP Port COM File from WitsFile none value
address Generator
Acquisition_Fast 1.0.1.1 8009 Acquisition_Fast_SEN -999.25
D.txt
Acquisition_Slow 1.0.1.1 8008 Acquisition_SLOW_S -999.25
END.txt
Counter 1.0.1.1 8013 Counter_SEND.txt Nothing

Below is the explanation to create a communication

Description of the "Communication Monitoring" task bar

Creation of a Family

Delete the Family

Creation of a Connection

Modification of the Connection

Delete the Connection

Launch the connection

Stop the connection

Historical of the Connection

Hyperterminal window

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How to create a Family

Click on familys creation and choose the name for this family

Pressing OK button

How to create a Connection

Click on the connection creation ,the next screen appears:

Select what you want to do Sender or Receiver

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Click on protocol option

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Protocol definition:

An agreed-upon format for transmitting data between two devices.

The protocol determines the following :

- the type of error checking to be used
- data compression method, if any
- how the sending device will indicate that it has finished sending a message
- how the receiving device will indicate that it has received a message

There are a variety of standard protocols from which programmers can choose.
Each has particular advantages and disadvantages; for example, some are
simpler than others, some are more reliable, and some are faster.
From a users point of view, the only interesting aspect about protocols is that
your computer or device must support the right ones if you want to communicate
with other computers. The protocol can be implemented either in hardware or in
software.

Click on data option

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Click on media option for TCP/IP configuration or RS232

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Click on media option for com2 port configuration

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How to start the Connection

Select the Connection line then press the start button

Press the start connection button

Once connection is established the "State Light" will become green.

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By clicking on the View log file you can see the historical of each connection.

You can also check with integrated HyperTerminal what you are sending or receiving

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3.4.3 Special Wits specification

The no value :

It's working like that :

If inside a wits file you have declared the "No Value= -999,25" all the parameter inside
this file are going to take into account the no value except the drawwork.
Only -999.25 can be recognizing by RTM and therefore a dot will be show on the RTM
display and trigger an alarm.
This non value is to avoid having problem with trace data not be been incremented on
the GNA , instead of sending nothing a non value is send.
When RTM is receiving nothing , the display is showing the last value receive by WITS
.
By example if an H2S stop working , if nothing have been declare for no-value then on
RTM no alarm will be trigger. Now if -999.25 have been declare the a dot will be show
on RTM and an alarm will be trigger.

Client - Server :

By default the "sender" should be in Client and server , the

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"receiver" should be only on client .

4 RTG
When the RTG process is started the WITS link between RTG and GNA need to be start to
receive the data from GNA.

WiITS Launcher is the program which will make the setup of the communication.
Wits Editor allow to create a file which declare the data to receive or send.

4.1 Wits Editor

For ALS 3b " files are already created :

Acquisition_Fast
Acquisition_Slow
Acquisition_Counter

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4.2 WITS Launcher

Start WITS Launcher

Double click on WitsLauncher icon, it will open one Dos window

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Never close it, just minimize it.

After the one DOS window shown above has opened the WITS Launcher main menu as shown below will
automatically open.

Click on ALS

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In this window, are show different's clients already created.

Client name Host IP address Port COM File from WitsFile Generator none value
Acquisition_Fast 1.0.1.3 8009 Acquisition_Fast_SEND.txt -999.25
Acquisition_Slow 1.0.1.3 8008 Acquisition_SLOW_SEND.txt -999.25
Acquisition_Counter 1.0.1.3 8013 Counter_SEND.txt Nothing

Creation of a client
First click on the envelop

On the header fill up the Name and Description window

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Then choose either the SENDER or RECEIVER folder

Both folder are similar

On this folder the

IP address have to be enter and the Port as well .In RS232 link in Host need to be enter @
Choose Server and Client
Leave the rest of the setup as default

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On the Misc Folder when the client is created a hard drive is show in opposite to the CfgFile line ,
click on it and choose the *.PAR file created with Wits Editor

5 Server and RTM

The server is just there for RTG and RTM to communicate together

5.1 RTM Setup

Data received in the RTG via WITS from GNA is then transferred to the RTM. All Parameters sent from
the RTG are received in the RTM via port TCPIP. This port and all parameters must be declared in the
RTM_RTG.FIC.

Parameters are declare as follow:

DATA 4 (unit.dat number) ' Comments about the data

Below is an example of the RTM_RTG.FIC

RTM_RTG.FIC setup

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'----------------------------------------'
'ID Type Port Speed Par Bits Stp '
'----------------------------------------'
:PORTS
rem DAP1 DCP88 1 19200 N 8 1 ' Reserved for DAP#1
rem DAP2 DCP88 2 19200 N 8 1 ' Reserved for DAP#2
rem MWD DCP88 3 9600 N 8 1 ' Reserved for MWD
rem GASOUT DCP88 4 1200 N 8 1 ' Reserved for GasOut
rem GASAUX COMX 1 1200 N 8 1 ' Reserved for GasAux (Second Reser
rem GASAUX COMX 1 1200 N 8 1 ' Reserved for GasAux (Second Reser
rem 7015 COMX 1 1200 N 8 1 ' Reserved for DataScan 7015
rem REMOTE COMX 2 19200 N 8 1 ' Reserved for REMOTE Ascii
rem GASIN COMX 1 1200 N 8 1 ' Reserved for GasIn
rem ASCII COMX 1 9600 N 8 1 ' Reserved Ascii Port
rem WITS0 COMX 2 9600 N 8 1 ' Reserved WITS0 Port
rem GDF COMX 1 9600 N 8 1 ' Reserved GDF Display
rem CSU COMX 2 1200 N 7 2 ' Reserved Schumberger
rem HPINT2 DCP88 4 1200 N 8 1 ' Reserved for REMOTE Ascii/HPINTEG
TCPIP ' Reserved for TCPIP via RTG_NT
'----------------------------------------'
'CUSTOM Ascii Declaration 100 MAX ! '
' '
'Type: 0 = DAP, 1 = REMOTE, 2=DATASCAN '
' 4=TCPIP '
' TYPE INDEX Unit.dat '
' '
' Note: '
':CUSTOM '
'ALL 0 -> All to TYPE '
'----------------------------------------'
:CUSTOM ' FastData:
HEAVE 4 13 ' Heave
COMPENSATOR 0 - ' Compensator
TOTALGAS 0 62 ' Totalgas
COUNTERS 0 - ' Compute Frequency from Dap or Other
HOOKPOSITION 4 8 ' HookPos (165 or 8)
WOH 4 9 ' WOH
DATA 4 16 ' RPM
TORQUE 4 17 ' Torque. (Min Max from other if 1)
CUP 4 101 ' Cup
DATA 4 54 ' Mud Weight IN
DATA 4 58 ' Mud Weight OUT
DATA 4 57 ' Temperature IN
DATA 4 61 ' Temperature OUT
DATA 4 56 ' Conductivity IN
DATA 4 60 ' Conductivity OUT
DATA 4 324 ' TD RPM
DATA 4 323 ' TD Torque
DATA 4 21 ' SPP
DATA 4 20 ' WHP
DATA 4 100 ' AUX
DATA 4 33 ' Flow Out
DATA 4 32 ' Flow In
DATA 4 25 ' Pump_Cntr #1
DATA 4 27 ' Pump_Cntr #2
DATA 4 29 ' Pump_Cntr #3
DATA 4 302 ' Pump_Cntr #4 (Cement P)
DATA 4 304 ' Pump_Cntr #5 (Cement P)
DATA 4 26 ' Pump_SPM #1
DATA 4 28 ' Pump_SPM #2
DATA 4 30 ' Pump_SPM #3
DATA 4 303 ' Pump_SPM #4
DATA 4 305 ' Pump_SPM #5
DATA 4 41 ' Trip Tank
DATA 4 42 ' Pit #1
DATA 4 43 ' Pit #2
DATA 4 44 ' Pit #3
DATA 4 45 ' Pit #4
DATA 4 46 ' Pit #5
DATA 4 47 ' Pit #6
DATA 4 48 ' Pit #7
DATA 4 49 ' Pit #8
DATA 4 50 ' Pit #9

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DATA 4 51 ' Pit #10

DATA 4 52 ' Pit #11
DATA 4 53 ' Pit #12
DATA 4 125 ' Pit #13
DATA 4 126 ' Pit #14
DATA 4 127 ' Pit #15
DATA 4 74 ' H2S 1
DATA 4 75 ' H2S 2
DATA 4 76 ' H2S 3
DATA 4 77 ' H2S 4
DATA 4 78 ' H2S 5
DATA 4 79 ' H2S 6
DATA 4 80 ' H2S 7
DATA 4 81 ' H2S LINE
DATA 4 394 ' CO2
DATA 4 386 ' CFM1
DATA 4 387 ' CFM2
DATA 4 388 ' CFM3
DATA 4 389 ' CFM4

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