ESPLink

for PC
User Manual
(MANU-0024 Rev. 01)

Pioneer Petrotech Services Inc.

#1, 1431 - 40th Ave. NE

Calgary, AB T2E 8N6, Canada

Phone: 1-888-PP-GAUGE (774-2843)

E-mail: sales@pioneerps.com
Website: www.pioneerps.com
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Revision Date Comments

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

REVISION HISTORY............................................................................... 3
1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................ 1
1.1 OVERVIEW OF THE SYSTEM .......................................................... 1
2 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION .......................................................... 2
2.1 PREREQUISITES ......................................................................... 2
2.2 ESPLINK SOFTWARE INSTALLATION............................................... 2
3 SOFTWARE FEATURES.................................................................. 3
3.1 CONNECT NEW TOOL BUTTON ..................................................... 3
3.2 HELP BUTTON ........................................................................... 4
3.3 PRIMARY TAB PAGES.................................................................. 4
4 DATA PAGE................................................................................... 5
4.1 DOWNLOADING DATA ................................................................ 5
4.1.1 Default File Naming Convention ................................... 5
4.1.2 Downloading Data ........................................................ 6
4.2 READING AN EXISTING DATA FILE ................................................. 8
4.3 ERASING DATA JOBS .................................................................. 9
5 PROGRAM PAGE ........................................................................ 12
5.1 MAIN SETTINGS ...................................................................... 12
5.1.1 Data Units - Pressure .................................................. 13
5.1.2 Data Units - Temperature ........................................... 13
5.1.3 Base Current ............................................................... 13
5.1.4 Sample Rate ................................................................ 13
5.1.5 Modbus Settings ......................................................... 13
5.1.6 Save Button................................................................. 14
5.1.7 Refresh Button ............................................................ 14
5.2 REAL TIME CLOCK.................................................................... 14
5.2.1 Date and Time ............................................................ 14
5.2.2 Set to PC time ............................................................. 14
5.2.3 Read Button ................................................................ 15
5.2.4 Write Button ............................................................... 15
5.3 SAVE CALIBRATION FILE ............................................................ 15
5.4 USE PASSWORD FOR CHANGING SETTINGS .................................... 15
5.5 WORKING DIRECTORY .............................................................. 15

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6 DIAGNOSTICS PAGE .................................................................... 16

7 TOOL INFO PAGE ........................................................................ 17
7.1 SETTINGS ............................................................................... 17
7.1.1 Serial Number ............................................................. 17
7.1.2 Calibration Date .......................................................... 17
7.1.3 System ID .................................................................... 17
7.1.4 Atmospheric Pressure ................................................. 18
7.1.5 Intake Channel Name .................................................. 18
7.1.6 Discharge Channel Name ............................................ 18
7.1.7 Protection Shutdown................................................... 18
7.1.8 Protection Shutdown Activated .................................. 18
7.1.9 Protection Shutdown Deactivated .............................. 19
7.1.10 Display Mode .............................................................. 19
7.2 SAVE BUTTON ......................................................................... 19
7.3 REFRESH BUTTON .................................................................... 19

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1 INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on the purchase of your PPS monitoring
equipment!

Pioneer Petrotech Services Inc. is an oil and gas service company

specializing in engineering, designing and manufacturing of
precision measurement systems for the oil and gas industry
worldwide. Popular products include the memory and surface
readout pressure recorders, surface pressure loggers, permanent
installation systems, depth recorders, and DPT (downhole pressure
tools).

Our series of products are durable and reliable, yet simple to

operate, and the unique lightweight design makes transportation to
and from the test sites effortless. PPS has taken the data quality
obtained from quartz and sapphire transducers to new frontiers,
and state-of-the-art electronics and surface mount technologies
have enabled us to provide you with top quality products.

This user manual will help you with the proper use of your ESPLink
Surface Monitor system and the accompanying "ESPLink" software.
If you have questions about the ESPLink Surface Monitor hardware,
please refer to the ESPLink LCD Surface Monitor User Manual
(MANU-0023). If you have questions about our other products or
require information beyond the scope of these manuals, please
contact us.

1.1 Overview of the system

The ESPLink Surface Monitor system measures intake pressure and

temperature, discharge pressure, motor temperature, vibration on
three axes, and various power readings. All of these data channels
are presented on a display. The real-time data samples that are
displayed are simultaneously stored in memory and can be
downloaded using the ESPLink software.

The ESPLink Surface Monitor system includes an LCD display, which

provides a convenient interface for viewing data. This manual will
explain how to work with the ESPLink software used with the
ESPLink Surface Monitor.
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2 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
2.1 Prerequisites

Before installing the ESPLink software, you should have your

computer system ready with any one of the following operating
systems: Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8.

2.2 ESPLink Software Installation

The ESPLink software CD or USB drive contains all the files you need
to install the program.

To install the ESPLink software from a CD/USB:

1) Connect the USB drive or Insert the CD into your CD drive.

2) To view the contents, click the My Computer icon on your

computer desktop or in the Start Menu choose the Compact
Disc, DVD, or USB icon.

3) Double click the Setup.exe icon to launch the ESPLink

installation.

4) Follow the instructions leading you to finish the installation

process.

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3 SOFTWARE FEATURES

3.1 Connect New Tool button

The Connect New Tool button will have the software attempt to
communicate with an ESPLink Surface Monitor connected to the
computer via a USB cable. ESPLink automatically attempts to
connect when it starts up, but if the device is not plugged in or
powered on before ESPLink is run, then the software will be unable
to communicate with it. Use the Connect New Tool button after
the device is turned on and connected to the computer.

If ESPLink discovers a connected system, it will establish a

connection to it.

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If an ESPLink Surface Monitor was not detected the following

message will be displayed:

Click OK to continue.

3.2 Help button

The Help button will open the manual for the ESPLink software.

3.3 Primary Tab Pages

For detailed information on these pages, please refer to the

following sections:

• DATA PAGE

• PROGRAM PAGE

• DIAGNOSTICS PAGE

• TOOL INFO PAGE

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4 DATA PAGE

The Data Page allows you to access data. When sample data is
collected by the ESPLink Surface Monitor it is held in the device's
memory in distinct packages called "jobs". Using the ESPLink
software these jobs can be downloaded, one at a time, to create
data files on the computer. Once data has been downloaded into a
data file on your computer, it can be viewed at any time using
ESPLink, without the need to reconnect to the device.

The ESPLink Data Page consists of buttons available on the right

side of the page for retrieving data from a device, reading data files
or erasing jobs from the device's memory. The following sections
provide further information on using the Data Page of the ESPLink
software

4.1 Downloading Data

4.1.1 Default File Naming Convention

To assist you in identifying the contents of downloaded data files

ESPLink automatically generates a unique file name, which follows
the data file naming convention used by ESPLink. The default file
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name for a data file starts with the surface monitor serial number
and the job number followed by the current date and time. For
example, if you were to download the second job from the surface
monitor with a serial number of PCAA00001 at 1:22 PM on the first
day of the year 2015, the following file name would be created:

PCAA00001-Job2@Jan01,2015,1322.rec

4.1.2 Downloading Data

Sample data collected by an ESPLink Surface Monitor is held in the

device's memory in distinct packages called "jobs". By using the
ESPLink software these jobs can be downloaded, one at a time, to
create data files on the computer. These data files can then be read
and viewed at any time using ESPLink without the need to connect
to the device again.

When you download a job, you are transferring a set of data from
the device memory to a file on your computer's hard drive. The
data file is given a default filename in your working directory, but
you can change the filename or directory prior to saving.

The saved data file is a standard ASCII text file, which can be viewed
in any text editor (such as Notepad)

To download data from an ESPLink Surface Monitor:

1) Connect the ESPLink Surface Monitor to your computer

using a USB cable.

2) Start the ESPLink software to automatically connect to the

device or click the Connect New Tool button at the top of
the main window to establish communication.

3) Click the Download button to display a list of all jobs in the

memory of the connected device.

4) The following Data Download window will appear. This

window displays a list of the current jobs on the device, the
estimated number of samples and start time of each job.
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Data Download dialog

5) Double-click the job you want to download or select the job

and click the OK button.

6) A Save As dialog box will appear allowing you to select a

directory and file name to save the job data to.

Note: For more information on how to select a

directory and file name using the Save dialog
window please refer to the Help provided with the
version of Windows you are using.
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7) In the File name box a default name for the job is

automatically generated. To save the data file with a
different name, type the new name. You can also choose a
different directory.

8) Click the Save button to select the filename and download

the job.

9) A progress window will appear, indicating the approximate

time remaining before the download is complete.

10) Once the download is complete, a confirmation message

appears which displays the name and location of the
downloaded data file.

11) Click OK.

4.2 Reading an Existing Data File

ESPLink can read and view existing data files anytime, without
connecting to a device.

To read data from a data file:

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1) Click the Read File button.

2) An Open dialog box will appear. Select the data file you
wish to open.

Note: For more information on how to locate and

open a file using, the Open dialog window please
refer to the Help provided with the version of
Windows you are using.

3) If the file does not appear in the list, you may have to
change the Files of type option to select a different file
type. ESPLink is capable of reading text data files from some
other devices.

4) Select the file to open. The data file text will be displayed in
the edit box on the Data page.

4.3 Erasing Data Jobs

Sample data collected by an ESPLink Surface Monitor is held in the

device's memory in distinct packages called "jobs". To ensure the

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data does not exceed the device's memory capacity, erase the jobs
on a regular basis.

Note: Erasing data will permanently remove all

existing jobs from the device memory. Ensure all
data jobs are downloaded prior to erasing.

To erase data from a device:

1) Click the Erase Data button

2) A message will appear asking for confirmation that you

want to erase the data.

3) Click Yes to erase all data from the device. If you have not
downloaded all data files, click Cancel to abort the erase.

4) A progress bar will appear showing the progress and

estimated time remaining

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5) A confirmation message will appear after all jobs have been

erased

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5 PROGRAM PAGE

The Program Page contains settings and options that are necessary
for running the ESPLink Surface Monitor. These settings should be
set prior to logging a job. Make sure each of these values is set
according to your requirements and that you press the Save button
to keep the settings.

5.1 Main Settings

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5.1.1 Data Units - Pressure

This setting is the pressure units used by the system on the display
as well as in the downloaded data file.

5.1.2 Data Units - Temperature

This setting is the temperature units used by the system on the

display as well as in the downloaded data file.

5.1.3 Base Current

This setting allows you to override the base current value. By

default, it is the gauge current as outlined in the Diagnostics page.
Press the Reset button to populate the box with the latest gauge
current. The Base Current determines the IL (leaking current) on
the LCD display.

5.1.4 Sample Rate

This setting defines how often the ESPLink Surface Monitor will be
storing new samples to memory. The Sample Rate value tells the
device the amount of time to wait before storing the next sample
when logging.

5.1.5 Modbus Settings

The ESPLink Surface Monitor system includes Modbus

communication for interfacing with the system (see the ESP Surface
Monitor Quick Guide for more information). The protocol settings
for the Modbus connections are fully customizable in this section of
the settings. Adjust the Modbus communication settings according
to your requirements

• Modbus - Slave Address: The Modbus address that the

system will respond to.
• Modbus - Baud Rate: The communication rate of the
Modbus connection
• Modbus - Stop Bits: The number of stop bits per packet

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• Modbus - Parity Mode: The parity can be even or odd, but

it can also be neither. The Parity Mode options are Even,
Odd or None

The ESPLink Surface Monitor system includes two Modbus

connections. To configure the first Modbus connection adjust
Modbus Settings 1. To configure the second Modbus connection
adjust Modbus Settings 2.

5.1.6 Save Button

Click the Save button to save the settings and apply them to the
ESPLink Surface Monitor.

5.1.7 Refresh Button

Click the Refresh button to read and display the current settings
from the ESPLink Surface Monitor.

5.2 Real Time Clock

5.2.1 Date and Time

This setting is the date and time to set on the ESPLink Surface
Monitor

5.2.2 Set to PC time

To change the date and time on the ESPLink Surface Monitor to the
clock on the computer, select this setting and click the Write button.

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5.2.3 Read Button

Click the Read button to display the current date and time of the
ESPLink Surface Monitor system

5.2.4 Write Button

Click the Write button to set the clock on the ESPLink Surface
Monitor to the date and time values. To change the date and time
to that of the computer, select the Set to PC time option.

5.3 Save Calibration File

After you change a gauge connected to the ESPLink Surface Monitor

system, you can use this item to inject the new gauge’s calibration
(DAT) file into the ESPLink Surface Monitor. This operation is
essential to get the correct pressure and temperature values for
that gauge. Select the correct Channel Num for the gauge that you
want to inject cals for and click the Save Cal File button.

Select the respective calibration file for the gauge channel and it
will be saved to the selected channel.

5.4 Use password for changing settings

Password protection provides an option for restricting access to the

settings. When active, a password must be entered before changes
to settings can be saved. The password is required to activate or
deactivate the password setting.

Note: If the password is lost, contact your PPS

representative to attain the password.

5.5 Working Directory

The Working Directory is the default directory for file dialogs used
for downloading data, reading files, saving calibration files, etc.

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6 DIAGNOSTICS PAGE

This Diagnostics page allows you to evaluate the tool quickly. Click
Start to begin reading real-time samples from the ESPLink Surface
Monitor system. Click the Stop button to stop reading real-time
samples. The Diagnostics page will display all of the relevant data
measurements (intake pressure and temperature, discharge
pressure and temperature, motor RTD, vibration and various power
readings.

The Status value will display the current status of the system. If an
abnormal status is detected, a warning will appear with a
description of the problem.

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7 TOOL INFO PAGE

The Tool Info Page contains information about the ESPLink Surface
Monitor and configurable options. These settings should be set in
the device prior to logging a job. Make sure each of these values
are set according to your requirements

7.1 Settings

7.1.1 Serial Number

The serial number of the ESPLink Surface Monitor.

7.1.2 Calibration Date

The calibration date of the ESPLink Surface Monitor sensors.

7.1.3 System ID

A user-configurable identification for the system. This can be any

text value, such as well location, system ID, LSD, etc.
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7.1.4 Atmospheric Pressure

The atmospheric pressure at the location.

7.1.5 Intake Channel Name

A user-configurable label for the intake channel. This text denotes

the intake channel on the display and in the downloaded data files.

7.1.6 Discharge Channel Name

A user-configurable label for the discharge channel. This text is

used to denote the discharge channel on the display and in the
downloaded data files.

7.1.7 Protection Shutdown

The Protection Shutdown is a precautionary measure to ensure the

gauge will be automatically turned off if measurements indicate the
environment is becoming unsafe for the gauge to remain active.

When the Protection Shutdown is on and the intake temperature

exceeds 152 Celsius or the star point voltage exceeds 1000V, the
downhole gauge will automatically shut down.

For the safety of the system, it is highly recommended that this

option remain On at all times. The status button at the top right of
the display will indicate if protection shutdown has been triggered.
If this occurs, to resume logging, wait until the gauge is safely out of
the extreme conditions, and then switch the ESPLink Surface
Monitor off and on..

7.1.8 Protection Shutdown Activated

The date that the Protection Shutdown setting was most recently
turned on. Protection Shutdown is active be default.

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7.1.9 Protection Shutdown Deactivated

The date that the Protection Shutdown setting was most recently
turned off.

7.1.10 Display Mode

The mode is the system configuration of available data for the

system.

7.2 Save Button

Click the Save button to save the tool information. Many of the tool
information items are not configurable.

7.3 Refresh Button

Click the Refresh button to refresh the tool information with the
settings from the ESPLink Surface Monitor.

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