XC 131

Part Number XC-131
Revision A
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
START-UP, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
TOTAL SYSTEM
CONFIGURATION & CALIBRATION
SOFTWARE
VERSION 4.28
Manufacturers of Precision Instruments
Printed in U.S.A. August 19, 1998

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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
Proper service and repair is important to the safe, reliable operation of all M/D TOTCO equipment.
The service procedures recommended by M/D TOTCO and described in the technical manuals are
recommended methods of performing service operations. When these service operations require
the use of tools specially designed for the purpose, those special tools should be used as recom-
mended. Warnings against the use of specific service methods that can damage equipment or
render it unsafe are stated in the manuals. These warnings are not exclusive, as M/D TOTCO
could not possibly know, evaluate and advise service people of all conceivable ways in which ser-
vice might be done or of all possible associated hazardous consequences. Accordingly, anyone
who uses service procedures or tools which are not recommended by M/D TOTCO must first sat-
isfy themselves thoroughly that neither personnel safety nor equipment safety will be jeopardized
by the method selected.
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LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY
THE FOLLOWING WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER
EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT BY WAY OF LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Martin-Decker TOTCO (“Company”) warrants to Buyer (“Purchaser”) of new products manufactured or

supplied by the Company that such products are, at the time of delivery to the Purchaser, free of material and
workmanship defects, subject to the following exceptions:
A.Any product which has been repaired or altered in such a way, in the Company's judgement, as to affect the
product adversely, including any repairs, rebuilding, welding or heat treating outside of Company authorized
facility.
B.Any product which has, in the Company's judgement, been subject to negligence, accident, or improper
storage.
C.Any product which has not been installed, operated and maintained in accordance with normal practice and
within the recommendations of the Company.
D.For all items of special order by Buyer which are not manufactured by Company, Buyer should submit
warranty claims directly to the manufacturer thereof.
The Company's obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing, or at its option, replacing any products
which in its judgement proved not to be as warranted within the applicable warranty period. All costs of
transportation of products claimed not to be as warranted to authorized Company service facility shall be
borne by Buyer. Costs of return transportation to Buyer of products accepted for repair or replacement by
Company under the warranty provisions of the Sales Agreement shall be borne by the Company. Company
may, at its sole option elect to refund the purchase price of the products, and Company shall have no further
obligation under the Sales Agreement.
The cost of labor for installing a repaired or replacement part shall be borne by Buyer. Replacement parts
provided under the terms of this warranty are warranted for the remainder of the warranty period of the
product upon which installed to the same extent as if such parts were original components thereof.
The warranty periods for various products are:
A.Hydraulic, Mechanical, Electronic Equipment: one (1) year from date of installation or fifteen (15) months
from date of shipment from Company, whichever occurs first.
B.All Elastomer Diaphragms: six (6) months from date of shipment from Company.
No deviations from the Company's standard warranty terms or period as stated herein will be honored unless
agreed to in writing by an authorized Company representative prior to acceptance of the order.
EXCLUSIVITY OF REMEDY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. THE REMEDIES PROVIDED FOR IN THIS
WARRANTY SHALL CONSTITUTE THE SOLE RECOURSE OF BUYER AGAINST COMPANY FOR
BREACH OF ANY OF COMPANY'S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE SALES AGREEMENT WITH BUYER,
WHETHER THE CLAIM IS MADE IN TORT OR IN CONTRACT, INCLUDING CLAIMS BASED ON
WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, OR OTHERWISE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION, WHETHER IN CONTRACT,
STRICT LIABILITY OR IN TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), NOR FOR LOST PROFITS.
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
1-1 PURPOSE OF MANUAL .................................................................................................. 1-1
1-2 NEW FEATURES OF SYSTEM 4 .................................................................................... 1-1
1-2-1 Features affecting the DAQ ....................................................................................... 1-1
1-2-2 Features affecting VXC/SAC Displays ..................................................................... 1-2
1-3 SCOPE OF MANUAL ....................................................................................................... 1-3
1-4 INTENDED AUDIENCE................................................................................................... 1-3
1-5 NOTES, CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS ......................................................................... 1-4
1-6 RELATED DOCUMENTS ................................................................................................ 1-4
CHAPTER 2
TOTAL SYSTEM OVERVIEW
2-1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................. 2-1
2-2 SYSTEM OVERVIEW ...................................................................................................... 2-1
2-2-1 System Data Acquisition Unit (System DAQ) .......................................................... 2-1
2-2-2 Slave DAQ ................................................................................................................. 2-1
2-2-3 Visulogger XC Graphics Display (VXC) .................................................................. 2-1
2-2-4 Safe Area CID (SAC) ................................................................................................ 2-2
2-2-5 PC Workstation (PCW) ............................................................................................. 2-2
2-2-6 Smart Network Device............................................................................................... 2-2
2-2-7 T-POT Interface Module (TIM) ................................................................................ 2-2
2-2-8 WITS TIM ................................................................................................................. 2-3
2-2-9 DAQ/SPECTRUM Interface (DSI) ........................................................................... 2-3
2-2-10 T-POT Network ......................................................................................................... 2-3
CHAPTER 3
DESCRIPTION
3-1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................. 3-1
3-2 CONTENTS OF CALCONF SOFTWARE ....................................................................... 3-1
3-3 CONFIGURATION MODULES ....................................................................................... 3-1
3-4 MASTER FILES................................................................................................................. 3-1
3-4-1 System Master Files.................................................................................................. 3-3
3-4-2 Device Master Files ................................................................................................... 3-3
3-5 DATA FILES...................................................................................................................... 3-3
3-5-1 System Data Files ...................................................................................................... 3-3
3-5-2 Device Data Files....................................................................................................... 3-3
3-6 PROGRAM SUMMARY ................................................................................................... 3-5
3-7 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION & CALIBRATION........................................................... 3-5
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CHAPTER 4
START-UP
4-1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................. 4-1
4-2 HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................... 4-1
4-3 HARDWARE DEFAULTS AND COMMAND MODIFIERS ......................................... 4-1
4-4 INITIALIZING CALCONF ............................................................................................... 4-2
4-4-1 Connected to DAQ..................................................................................................... 4-3
4-4-1-1 PC (Floppy Only) Connected to DAQ.............................................................. 4-3
4-4-1-2 PC (with Hard Drive) Connected to DAQ........................................................ 4-4
4-4-2 DAQless Initialization ............................................................................................... 4-5
4-4-2-1 PC with Floppy Drive Only .............................................................................. 4-5
4-4-2-2 PC with Hard Drive .......................................................................................... 4-5
4-5 SENSOR INPUT CHECK.................................................................................................. 4-6
4-6 THE CALCONF MAIN MENU......................................................................................... 4-6
4-7 HOW TO SELECT ITEMS FROM SCREENS ................................................................. 4-6
4-8 HOW TO EXIT A SCREEN .............................................................................................. 4-7
4-9 HOW TO SELECT ITEMS FROM SUBMENUS............................................................. 4-7
CHAPTER 5
FLOPPY/DISK
5-1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................. 5-1
5-2 FLOPPY/DISK OPTIONS ................................................................................................. 5-1
5-3 LOAD ALL......................................................................................................................... 5-2
5-4 LOAD CAL ........................................................................................................................ 5-3
5-5 LOAD ................................................................................................................................. 5-4
5-5-1 Load System Configuration ....................................................................................... 5-4
5-5-2 Load Device Configuration ....................................................................................... 5-5
5-6 SAVE ALL ......................................................................................................................... 5-6
5-7 SAVE CAL ......................................................................................................................... 5-7
5-8 [SAVE] ............................................................................................................................... 5-8
5-8-1 Save SYSTEM/DAQ Configuration.......................................................................... 5-8
5-8-2 Save Device Configuration ........................................................................................ 5-8
CHAPTER 6
DIAGNOSTICS
6-1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................. 6-1
6-2 THE DIAGNOSTICS MENU ............................................................................................ 6-1
6-3 SOFTWARE VERSIONS .................................................................................................. 6-3
6-3-1 The UNIT # VERS. Channel ..................................................................................... 6-3
6-3-2 DCM Software Version Number ............................................................................... 6-3
6-4 CHANNEL TYPES ............................................................................................................ 6-4
6-5 INPUTS (RAW VALUES)................................................................................................. 6-5
6-6 INPUTS (ENG. UNITS)..................................................................................................... 6-6
6-7 DIGITAL I/O CONNECTIONS......................................................................................... 6-7
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6-8 ANALOG CONNECTIONS .............................................................................................. 6-8

6-9 DAQ DIAGNOSTICS ........................................................................................................ 6-9
6-9-1 Switch Settings ........................................................................................................ 6-10
6-9-2 View Real-Time Clock ............................................................................................ 6-10
6-9-3 View Analog Input................................................................................................... 6-10
6-9-4 View Digital Input ................................................................................................... 6-10
6-9-5 View EDMS Input ................................................................................................... 6-10
6-9-6 View Reset Counters ............................................................................................... 6-10
6-9-7 View Error Counters ................................................................................................ 6-11
6-9-8 View T-POT Device Status ..................................................................................... 6-12
6-9-9 View Configuration Records ................................................................................... 6-12
6-9-10 View Current Channel Value................................................................................... 6-12
6-9-11 View Slot Times ...................................................................................................... 6-12
6-9-12 View Version Information ....................................................................................... 6-12
CHAPTER 7
INITIAL SYSTEM/DAQ CONFIGURATION
7-1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................. 7-1
7-2 THE SYSTEM/DAQ CONFIGURATION MENU ........................................................... 7-1
7-3 CHANNEL & SENSOR CONFIGURATION ................................................................... 7-4
7-3-1 The System Channel List ........................................................................................... 7-4
7-3-2 Required System Channels ........................................................................................ 7-4
7-3-3 The Configuration Channel ....................................................................................... 7-4
7-3-4 Channel Configuration Worksheet ............................................................................ 7-5
7-3-5 ADD Channels .......................................................................................................... 7-5
7-3-6 DELETE Channels .................................................................................................... 7-6
7-3-7 CLEAR the System Channel List .............................................................................. 7-6
7-3-8 EDIT Channel & Sensor Configurations ................................................................... 7-6
7-3-8-1 How to Edit a Channel Configuration .............................................................. 7-6
7-3-8-2 Channel Configuration Screen Fields ............................................................... 7-7
7-3-9 ADD + EDIT Channels........................................................................................... 7-11
7-4 RIG ACTIVITY STRING CONFIGURATION .............................................................. 7-12
7-4-1 Rig Activity.............................................................................................................. 7-12
7-4-2 Rig Activity String.................................................................................................. 7-12
7-4-3 How to Edit the Rig Activity String ........................................................................ 7-12
7-5 ALGORITHM CONFIGURATION................................................................................. 7-13
7-5-1 EDIT Algorithms ..................................................................................................... 7-13
7-5-1-1 Edit/Insert Lines.............................................................................................. 7-14
7-5-1-2 Example: Edit a Line in an Algorithm........................................................... 7-16
7-5-1-3 Delete Lines .................................................................................................... 7-18
7-5-1-4 List an Algorithm............................................................................................ 7-18
7-5-2 ADD + EDIT Algorithms ........................................................................................ 7-18
7-5-3 DELETE Algorithms ............................................................................................... 7-19
7-6 TEN POINT TABLE CONFIGURATION ...................................................................... 7-20
7-6-1 Create a Ten Point Table ......................................................................................... 7-20

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7-7 EXITING SYSTEM/DAQ CONFIGURATION.............................................................. 7-22

7-7-1 Process Scheduling .................................................................................................. 7-22
7-7-2 Exiting...................................................................................................................... 7-22
CHAPTER 8
INITIAL TIM CONFIGURATION
8-1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................. 8-1
8-2 THE TIM MASTER FILE.................................................................................................. 8-1
8-3 TIM DEVICE ID’s ............................................................................................................. 8-1
8-4 ADD/DELETE DEVICES.................................................................................................. 8-2
8-5 THE TIM CONFIGURATION MENU.............................................................................. 8-2
8-6 DEVICE CHANNEL CONFIGURATION........................................................................ 8-2
8-6-1 TIM Channel List....................................................................................................... 8-2
8-6-2 TIM Required Channels............................................................................................. 8-3
8-6-3 Device-Specific Channel (XXXXXX.CHN) ............................................................. 8-3
8-6-4 ADD Channels ........................................................................................................... 8-3
8-6-5 DELETE Channels .................................................................................................... 8-4
8-6-6 EDIT Device Channel Configuration ........................................................................ 8-4
8-6-7 How to Edit a Device Channel Configuration ........................................................... 8-4
8-6-8 Device Channel Configuration Screen Fields............................................................ 8-4
8-6-9 ADD + EDIT Channels.............................................................................................. 8-5
8-7 PRINT/PLOT CONFIGURATION .................................................................................... 8-5
8-7-1 Plot Types .................................................................................................................. 8-5
8-7-2 The Plot Header ......................................................................................................... 8-6
8-7-3 Plot Scales.................................................................................................................. 8-6
8-7-4 Alarm Indicators ........................................................................................................ 8-6
8-7-5 EDIT Plot Configurations .......................................................................................... 8-6
8-7-6 How to Edit a Print/Plot Configuration ..................................................................... 8-7
8-7-7 Print/Plot Configuration Screen Fields ...................................................................... 8-7
8-7-8 ADD Plots.................................................................................................................. 8-9
8-7-9 DELETE Plots ........................................................................................................... 8-9
8-8 EXITING TIM CONFIGURATION .................................................................................. 8-9
CHAPTER 9
INITIAL VXC/SAC CONFIGURATION
9-1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................. 9-1
9-2 DEVICE ID’s...................................................................................................................... 9-1
9-3 ADDING/DELETING DEVICES ...................................................................................... 9-3
9-3-1 Adding Devices.......................................................................................................... 9-3
9-3-1-1 How Masters & Slaves are Listed on VXC Configuration Screen................... 9-4
9-3-2 Deleting Devices........................................................................................................ 9-5
9-4 VXC/SAC CONFIGURATION ......................................................................................... 9-6
9-4-1 Primary Channel ........................................................................................................ 9-6
9-4-2 Disk Archive .............................................................................................................. 9-6

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9-4-3 Graphics ..................................................................................................................... 9-6

9-4-4 Printer......................................................................................................................... 9-7
9-4-5 Smart Alarms ............................................................................................................. 9-7
9-4-6 DAQ Horn.................................................................................................................. 9-7
9-5 CHANNEL CONFIGURATION ....................................................................................... 9-7
9-5-1 VXC Channel List ..................................................................................................... 9-7
9-5-1-1 Relation to SYSTEM/DAQ Channel List......................................................... 9-7
9-5-2 Internal Channel......................................................................................................... 9-8
9-5-3 ADD Channels ........................................................................................................... 9-8
9-5-4 DELETE Channels .................................................................................................... 9-8
9-5-5 EDIT Channel Configuration..................................................................................... 9-9
9-5-6 How to Edit a Channel Configuration ....................................................................... 9-9
9-5-7 Device Channel Configuration Fields........................................................................ 9-9
9-5-8 ADD + EDIT Channels........................................................................................... 9-10
9-6 SCREEN CONFIGURATION ......................................................................................... 9-11
9-6-1 EDIT Screen Configurations ................................................................................... 9-11
9-6-1-1 Screen Name ................................................................................................... 9-11
9-6-1-2 Restrictions ..................................................................................................... 9-11
9-6-1-3 Recorder Basis ................................................................................................ 9-12
9-6-1-4 Set Screen Mode ............................................................................................. 9-12
9-6-1-5 Screen Layout ................................................................................................. 9-13
9-6-2 ADD Screens ........................................................................................................... 9-19
9-6-3 DELETE Screens ..................................................................................................... 9-19
9-7 RECORDER CONFIGURATION ................................................................................... 9-19
9-7-1 EDIT Recorder Configuration ................................................................................. 9-20
9-7-1-1 Recorder Configuration Fields........................................................................ 9-20
9-7-1-2 Adding/Editing Recorder Channels ................................................................ 9-20
9-7-2 ADD Recorders........................................................................................................ 9-22
9-7-3 DELETE Recorders ................................................................................................. 9-22
9-8 PRINT/PLOTS.................................................................................................................. 9-23
9-8-1 Setup ........................................................................................................................ 9-23
9-9 DISK ARCHIVE .............................................................................................................. 9-23
9-10 EXITING VXC CONFIGURATION ............................................................................... 9-24
CHAPTER 10
INITIAL PCW CONFIGURATION
10-1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................ 10-1
10-2 PCW DEVICE ID’s .......................................................................................................... 10-1
10-3 ADD/DELETE DEVICES................................................................................................ 10-1
10-4 THE PCW CONFIGURATION SCREEN....................................................................... 10-4
10-5 DEVICE CHANNEL CONFIGURATION...................................................................... 10-4
10-5-1 PCW Channel List ................................................................................................... 10-5
10-5-2 PCW Channel Requirements ................................................................................... 10-6
10-5-3 Device-Specific Channel (XXXXXX.CHN) ........................................................... 10-6
10-5-4 ADD Channels ......................................................................................................... 10-9

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10-5-5 DELETE Channels ................................................................................................ 10-10

10-5-6 EDIT Device Channel Configuration .................................................................... 10-10
10-5-7 How to Edit a Device Channel Configuration ....................................................... 10-10
10-5-8 Device Channel Configuration Screen Fields........................................................ 10-11
10-5-9 ADD + EDIT Channels.......................................................................................... 10-12
10-6 DEVICE SCREEN CONFIGURATION........................................................................ 10-12
10-6-1 PCW Screen Types ................................................................................................ 10-12
10-6-2 TWO STRIP 5 ALPHA Screen ............................................................................. 10-13
10-6-3 TWO STRIP 9 ALPHA Screen ............................................................................. 10-13
10-6-4 FIVE STRIP CHARTS Screen .............................................................................. 10-14
10-6-5 DOUBLE STRIP 5 ALPHA Screen ...................................................................... 10-15
10-6-6 EDIT Screen Configurations ................................................................................. 10-15
10-6-7 How to Edit a PCW Screen Configuration ............................................................ 10-15
10-6-8 PCW Screen Configuration Fields......................................................................... 10-16
10-6-9 ADD Screens ......................................................................................................... 10-17
10-6-10DELETE Screens .................................................................................................. 10-18
10-7 PLOT CONFIGURATION............................................................................................. 10-18
10-7-1 ADD Plots.............................................................................................................. 10-19
10-7-2 EDIT Plot Configurations ...................................................................................... 10-20
10-7-3 How to Edit a PCW Plot Configuration................................................................. 10-21
10-7-4 Plot Configuration Screen Fields ........................................................................... 10-21
10-7-5 DELETE Plots ....................................................................................................... 10-21
10-8 DRILLOFF FILE HEADER CONFIGURATION......................................................... 10-22
10-9 EXITING PCW CONFIGURATION............................................................................. 10-22
CHAPTER 11
SMART NETWORK DEVICES
11-1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................ 11-1
CHAPTER 12
NETWORK
12-1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................ 12-1
12-2 VIEW NETWORK CONFIGURATION ......................................................................... 12-1
12-3 EDIT NETWORK CONFIGURATION .......................................................................... 12-2
CHAPTER 13
DAQ OUTPUTS
13-1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................ 13-1
13-2 CONFIGURE OUTPUTS................................................................................................. 13-1
13-3 REASSIGNING A CONNECTOR .................................................................................. 13-5
13-4 RETRIEVE FILE.............................................................................................................. 13-5
13-5 WRITE TO FILE .............................................................................................................. 13-5

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CHAPTER 14
CALIBRATION
14-1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................ 14-1
14-2 LOAD FROM FLOPPY/DISK......................................................................................... 14-1
14-3 ANALOG CHANNEL CALIBRATION ......................................................................... 14-2
14-4 DIGITAL CHANNEL CALIBRATION .......................................................................... 14-4
14-5 EDMS CALIBRATION ................................................................................................... 14-5
14-5-1 Full Calibration ........................................................................................................ 14-5
14-5-2 Recalibration .......................................................................................................... 14-10
14-6 CHANNEL VALUES & OFFSETS............................................................................... 14-10
14-7 SET TIME/DATE........................................................................................................... 14-12
14-8 SAVE TO FLOPPY/DISK ............................................................................................. 14-12
CHAPTER 15
MULTI-DAQ SYSTEMS
15-1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................ 15-1
15-2 SYSTEM DAQ ................................................................................................................. 15-1
15-3 SLAVE DAQ .................................................................................................................... 15-1
15-4 START-UP ....................................................................................................................... 15-2
15-5 MULTI-DAQ PROGRAM SEQUENCE ........................................................................ 15-3
CHAPTER 16
DAQ ACCESS
16-1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................ 16-1
16-2 CLEAR ALL..................................................................................................................... 16-1
16-3 LOAD ALL....................................................................................................................... 16-1
16-4 SEND ALL ....................................................................................................................... 16-1
CHAPTER 17
MAINTENANCE
17-1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................ 17-1
17-2 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES .................................................................................. 17-1
Appendix A
DAQ CHANNEL WORKSHEET
A-1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ A-1

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Appendix B
DRILLOFF CONFIGURATION
B-1 INTRODUCTION ..............................................................................................................B-1
B-2 PURPOSE ...........................................................................................................................B-1
B-3 METHOD ...........................................................................................................................B-1
B-4 THE DRILLOFF SCREEN ................................................................................................B-2
B-5 THE DRILLOFF MASTER FILE ......................................................................................B-2
B-6 NEW SYSTEM DRILLOFF INSTALLATION ................................................................B-3
B-7 ADDING DRILLOFF TO AN EXISTING TOTAL SYSTEM .........................................B-5
B-8 DRILLOFF SCREEN CONFIGURATION .......................................................................B-8

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List of Figures
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 2
CHAPTER 3
DESCRIPTION
Figure 3-1. Master Files, Data Files & Configuration Modules............................................. 3-4
Figure 3-2. Overview: Configuration & Calibration Procedure............................................ 3-7
CHAPTER 4
START-UP
Figure 4-1. Default/Command Modifier Screen..................................................................... 4-2
Figure 4-2. Calconf Main Menu Screen ................................................................................. 4-7
CHAPTER 5
FLOPPY/DISK
Figure 5-1. DISK:[LOAD ALL] ............................................................................................ 5-2
Figure 5-2. Calibration Selections Screen .............................................................................. 5-3
Figure 5-3. SYSTEM/DAQ Configuration DISK:[LOAD] ................................................... 5-4
Figure 5-4. System/DAQ Configuration Submenu ................................................................ 5-5
Figure 5-5. Device DISK:[LOAD] ......................................................................................... 5-6
Figure 5-6. New Configuration Name Message ..................................................................... 5-7
CHAPTER 6
DIAGNOSTICS
Figure 6-1. DIAGNOSTICS SELECTIONS Screen.............................................................. 6-1
Figure 6-2. SOFTWARE VERSIONS Screen ....................................................................... 6-3
Figure 6-3. CHANNEL TYPES Screen: Channel Type Submenu ....................................... 6-4
Figure 6-4. CHANNEL TYPES Screen: Channels Submenu ............................................... 6-4
Figure 6-5. INPUTS (RAW VALUES) Screen...................................................................... 6-5
Figure 6-6. INPUTS (ENG. UNITS) Screen .......................................................................... 6-6
Figure 6-7. DIGITAL I/O CONNECTIONS Screen.............................................................. 6-7
Figure 6-8. ANALOG CONNECTIONS Screen ................................................................... 6-8
Figure 6-9. DAQ Diagnostics Preliminary Screen ................................................................. 6-9
Figure 6-10. DAQ Diagnostics Menu Screen........................................................................... 6-9
Figure 6-11. Reset Counters Diagnostics Screen ................................................................... 6-11
Figure 6-12. Error Counters Diagnostics Screen.................................................................... 6-12
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CHAPTER 7
Figure 7-1. Initial System/DAQ Configuration Overview ..................................................... 7-2
Figure 7-2. [CONFIGURATION] Submenu.......................................................................... 7-3
Figure 7-3. SYSTEM/DAQ Configuration Screen................................................................. 7-3
Figure 7-4. SYSTEM/DAQ Channel Configuration Screen .................................................. 7-7
Figure 7-5. Rig Activity String Configuration Screen***get new screen............................ 7-13
Figure 7-6. Edit Algorithm Screen ....................................................................................... 7-14
Figure 7-7. Algorithm EDIT Submenu................................................................................. 7-15
Figure 7-8. Ten Point Table Configuration Screen .............................................................. 7-21
CHAPTER 8
CHAPTER 9
Figure 9-1. Initial VXC/SAC Configuration Procedure ......................................................... 9-2
Figure 9-2. VXC Device Screen............................................................................................. 9-3
Figure 9-3. Example: How Masters & Slaves are Listed ...................................................... 9-4
Figure 9-4. VXC Configuration Screen.................................................................................. 9-6
Figure 9-5. VXC CHANNELS [EDIT] Submenu.................................................................. 9-8
Figure 9-6. Device Channel Configuration Screen ................................................................ 9-9
Figure 9-7. Screen Configuration Menu............................................................................... 9-11
Figure 9-8. [Set Screen Mode] Submenu ............................................................................. 9-12
Figure 9-9. Drill Screen ........................................................................................................ 9-15
Figure 9-10. New Screen Configuration Screen..................................................................... 9-16
Figure 9-11. Object Submenu................................................................................................. 9-16
Figure 9-12. Kick Smart Alarm: Configuration & Display Screen ........................................ 9-18
Figure 9-13. Recorder Configuration Screen ......................................................................... 9-21
Figure 9-14. Recorder Configuration: Adding Channels ...................................................... 9-21
Figure 9-15. Print/Plot Setup Screen ...................................................................................... 9-23
CHAPTER 10
Figure 10-1. Configuration Submenu ..................................................................................... 10-2
Figure 10-2. PC Workstation Configuration Screen .............................................................. 10-2
Figure 10-3. Delete PC Workstation Screen .......................................................................... 10-3
Figure 10-4. PC Workstation Configuration Menu ................................................................ 10-4
Figure 10-5. PCW Device Channels: [EDIT] Screen............................................................. 10-5
Figure 10-6. PCW Device Specific Channel .......................................................................... 10-6
Figure 10-7. PCW Device Channel [EDIT] Submenu ........................................................... 10-7
Figure 10-8. Highlighted Device Master Channel.................................................................. 10-7
Figure 10-9. Device Master Channel Configuration Screen .................................................. 10-8
Figure 10-10. PCW Device Channels [ADD] .......................................................................... 10-9
Figure 10-11. PCW Device Channels [DELETE] Submenu.................................................. 10-10
Figure 10-12. Example Device Channel Configuration Screen ............................................. 10-11
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Figure 10-13. Two Strip 5 Alpha Screen................................................................................ 10-13

Figure 10-14. Two Strip 9 Alpha Screen................................................................................ 10-14
Figure 10-15. Five Strip Charts Screen .................................................................................. 10-14
Figure 10-16. Double Strip 5 Alpha Screen ........................................................................... 10-15
Figure 10-17. PCW Device Screens [ADD]........................................................................... 10-17
Figure 10-18. PCW Device Screens [DELETE] .................................................................... 10-18
Figure 10-19. Default Plot Configuration Screen................................................................... 10-19
Figure 10-20. PCW Device Plots [EDIT]............................................................................... 10-20
Figure 10-21. PCW Plot Configuration Screen ...................................................................... 10-20
CHAPTER 11
Figure 11-1. Network Configuration Screen .......................................................................... 11-1
CHAPTER 12
NETWORK
Figure 12-1. Example NETWORK Configuration Screen..................................................... 12-1
Figure 12-2. Problem Scheduling Device Polling Message ................................................... 12-2
CHAPTER 13
DAQ OUTPUTS
Figure 13-1. DAQ OUTPUTS Screen .................................................................................... 13-1
Figure 13-2. DAQ OUTPUTS Type Submenu ...................................................................... 13-2
Figure 13-3. DAQ OUTPUTS Type Selected ........................................................................ 13-2
CHAPTER 14
CALIBRATION
Figure 14-1. SYSTEM CALIBRATION SOFTWARE Screen ............................................. 14-1
Figure 14-2. System Calibration Load Screen........................................................................ 14-2
Figure 14-3. Analog Channel Calibration Screen .................................................................. 14-3
Figure 14-4. Digital Channel Calibration Screen ................................................................... 14-4
Figure 14-5. Calibration Switch Box connection to DAQ ..................................................... 14-5
Figure 14-6. EDMS Calibration Screen ................................................................................. 14-7
Figure 14-7. EDMS Calibration Worksheet and Corresponding Calibration Screen............. 14-9
Figure 14-8. Current Channel Values & Offsets Screen ...................................................... 14-11
CHAPTER 15
MULTI-DAQ SYSTEMS
Figure 15-1. SYSTEM/DAQ Channel Configuration Screen ................................................ 15-3
Figure 15-2. Network Configuration Screen .......................................................................... 15-4
Figure 15-3. Slave DAQ Channel Configuration Screen ....................................................... 15-6
CHAPTER 16
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MAINTENANCE
Figure 17-1. Maintenance Procedure: Add/Delete Channels ................................................ 17-2
Figure 17-2. Maintenance Procedure: Add a VXC Device ................................................... 17-3
Figure 17-3. Maintenance Procedure: Calibrate a New Sensor............................................. 17-4
Appendix A
Appendix B
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List of Tables
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 2
CHAPTER 3
DESCRIPTION
Table 3-1. Configuration & Calibration Files ....................................................................... 3-2
CHAPTER 4
START-UP
CHAPTER 5
FLOPPY/DISK
Table 5-1. FLOPPY/DISK Options ...................................................................................... 5-1
CHAPTER 6
DIAGNOSTICS
Table 6-1. DIAGNOSTICS Summary .................................................................................. 6-2
CHAPTER 7
Table 7-1. Summary of Sensor Tapes ................................................................................. 7-10
Table 7-2. How to Use Channel Active Options................................................................. 7-11
CHAPTER 8
Table 8-1. Plot Configuration Update Events and Update Intervals..................................... 8-8
CHAPTER 9
Table 9-1. VXC/SAC Screen Objects ................................................................................. 9-13
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CHAPTER 10
Table 10-1. PCW Screen Types .......................................................................................... 10-13
CHAPTER 11
CHAPTER 12
NETWORK
CHAPTER 13
DAQ OUTPUTS
Table 13-1. Summary of DAQ Output Types ....................................................................... 13-3
CHAPTER 14
CALIBRATION
Table 14-1. Sample Calibration WorkSheet ......................................................................... 14-9
CHAPTER 15
MULTI-DAQ SYSTEMS
Table 15-1. Summary of Multi-DAQ Processes ................................................................... 15-2
Table 15-2. Dip Switch 2 Settings ........................................................................................ 15-2
CHAPTER 16
DAQ ACCESS
CHAPTER 17
MAINTENANCE
DAQ CHANNEL WORKSHEET A-1

Table A-1. Output Connector Scaling................................................................................... A-2
DRILLOFF CONFIGURATION B-1

Table B-1. Required DRILLOFF Channels...........................................................................B-2
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INTRODUCTION
1-1 PURPOSE OF MANUAL

This manual contains start-up, configuration, calibration and maintenance instructions for the
TOTAL Configuration and Calibration (Calconf) software, System 4. This software is used to con-
figure the TOTAL (M/D TOTCO Advanced Data Logging) system and calibrate its sensors.
1-2 NEW FEATURES OF SYSTEM 4

1-2-1 Features affecting the DAQ
System 4 is deterministic.
This means that the update rate for each channel in the DAQ can be configured via Cal-
conf in a range from 10 times per second to once every 12 seconds. Whenever the update
rate has been changed, Calconf will compute a new channel schedule for the DAQ. If it is
determined that the DAQ cannot execute the new schedule, a message will be displayed on
the Calconf PC indicating that the schedule must be changed before it can be sent to the
DAQ.
The System 4 network poll rate is configurable.
Just as the update rate for each channel can be configured, the poll rate for each device on
the network can be configured in a range from 5 times per second to once every 6 seconds.
The poll rate is the rate at which the DAQ sends an Inquiry to a device on the network;
after a device receives an Inquiry, then it can send data back to the DAQ. This data could
be a change to the scale value on a VXC strip chart or a new depth value entered on a
Spectrum display.
System 4 uses Channel Types.
In System 4, every channel must be assigned a specific Channel Type value. This value is
selected from a list of available types in Calconf during configuration. The Channel Type
value is then used by the algorithm processor, instead of the channel number, thereby
allowing channels to be moved to any location in the channel list without having to change
the algorithm for each channel.
Multiple channels can be assigned the same type, which simplifies algorithms that use
multiple channels. For example, all Pit Volume channels would be assigned the same
type, thereby allowing the Total Mud Volume algorithm to be as simple as adding up all of
the values of channels of this type, regardless of how many there are or where they are in
the channel configuration list.
System 4 supports new features.
System 4 now contains the MDS Depth Logic, MDS Smart alarms for Washout and Kick
Detection, and enhancements for the Drilloff application.
System 4 uses internal and external algorithms.
A library of algorithms has been included with the DAQ code for System 4, and these
algorithms can be selected from a list in Calconf when configuring each channel. These
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algorithms run faster because they are written in C code inside the DAQ and they cannot
be modified in the field via Calconf. New algorithms can still be created from Calconf
using the algorithm editor, which is much easier to use than the stack-based editor in Sys-
tem 3.
System 4 supports 275 channels.
System 4 can support up to 275 channels. Each channel value is saved at power-down, as
opposed to only selected values in system 3. In addition, each channel in System 4 is fil-
tered and the filter values have been reversed from System 3 so that a filter value of 0%
means no filtering and a value of 100% means full filtering. Because a filter value of
100% means that 100% of the old data value is used and 0% of the new data is used, the
maximum allowed filter value is 99.9%.
Channel values and offsets can be seen and edited from Calconf.
Calconf provides a set of screens from the Calibration menu that will let the user see and
edit the current and offset values for each channel. This new feature is also the way that
manual values are set (compare with System 3, where they were set during channel con-
figuration). In addition, time and date can now be set from the Calibration screen.
Calconf and the DAQ stay synchronized in System 4.
Whenever a change is made to either Calconf or the DAQ, a message is displayed indicat-
ing that the two systems no longer contain the same data. The user has the option of load-
ing Calconf with the data from the DAQ or sending the data from Calconf to the DAQ, and
one of these options must be chosen before the user can proceed to any other function in
Calconf.
Calconf supports new debug and diagnostic features.
The terminal emulator mode of Calconf, which can be accessed by pressing the F6 key at
any time, now supports an entire menu of debug and diagnostic features to assist in trou-
bleshooting TOTAL installations.
1-2-2 Features affecting VXC/SAC Displays

System 4 supports two channels on a single strip chart.
Two channels can now be displayed on a single strip chart, and this strip chart can, itself,
be a single- or double-wide chart. Both channel values are displayed in graphical and dig-
ital format, but the scale of the chart is the one for the first channel listed.
System 4 supports larger menu text.
The menu text in System 4 is larger than that used in System 3. Additionally, the menus
are now programmable via Calconf, which will allow menus to be easily changed to sup-
port International versions and customer requests.
System 4 supports new screen objects.
New screen objects, such as Mini-View boxes, auto-scaling strip charts and message
boxes for Smart Alarms are available in System 4.
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1-3 SCOPE OF MANUAL

This manual is divided into the following chapters:
❑ Chapter 1 - introduction to manual.
❑ Chapter 2 -overview of the TOTAL system.
❑ Chapter 3 - contents description of the Calconf software, including master

files, executable files and default configurations; summary of the software’s
functions; general procedure for initial configuration and calibration of a new
system.
❑ Chapter 4 - instructions for setting up and initializing the Calconf software,

checking sensor inputs, viewing hardware defaults, selecting items from
screens and lists.
❑ Chapter 5 - procedures for loading configuration and calibration files from

floppy or from the hard drive and saving them to floppy or to the hard drive.
❑ Chapter 6 - procedures for using DIAGNOSTICS and the F-keys to view

software version numbers, raw and processed data values and analog/digi-
tal connector assignments.
❑ Chapter 7 - initial System/DAQ configuration.
❑ Chapter 8 - initial T-POT Interface Module (TIM) configuration.
❑ Chapter 9 - initial Visulogger XC Graphics Display (VXC) configuration.
❑ Chapter 10 -initial PC Workstation (PCW) configuration.
❑ Chapter 11 - smart network devices, sensor channel calibration.
❑ Chapter 12 - network configuration
❑ Chapter 13 - configuring DAQ output connectors
❑ Chapter 14 - calibration, viewing/editing channel offsets and values and setting the
time and date
❑ Chapter 15 - configuration and calibration of multi-DAQ systems.
❑ Chapter 16 - procedures for using DAQ ACCESS to send configuration/calibration

information to the DAQ, retrieve it from the DAQ and clear it from the DAQ
❑ Chapter 17 -maintenance procedures for TOTAL system updates.
❑ Appendix A - DAQ Channel Worksheet, used to record connector assign-

ments prior to configuration and calibration.
❑ Appendix B - DRILLOFF configuration.
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1-5 NOTES, CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS

Notes, cautions and warnings are presented, when applicable, to aid in understanding and operat-
ing the equipment or to protect personnel and equipment. Examples and explanations for each are
presented below.
NOTE
Provides additional information to aid in understanding the current topic.
CAUTION
Provides information to prevent equipment malfunction or damage that
could result in interruption of service.
WARNING
Provides information to prevent equipment malfunction or damage that

could result in serious or fatal injury to personnel or major property loss.
1-6 RELATED DOCUMENTS

Information for installing, operating and troubleshooting the devices that make up a TOTAL sys-
tem is presented in separate manuals, as follows:
• Manual 60-10: Data Acquisition Unit (DAQ) and Sensors
• Manual 60-20: Visulogger XC Graphics Display (VXC)

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CHAPTER 2
2-1 INTRODUCTION
This chapter contains an overview of the TOTAL system and a description of the devices that make
up the system.
2-2 SYSTEM OVERVIEW

TOTAL is a modular instrumentation system composed of independent devices that monitor,
record, display and print drilling data. The individual system devices are linked via a communica-
tions network, called T-POT.
The following paragraphs describe each TOTAL system device.
2-2-1 System Data Acquisition Unit (System DAQ)

The System DAQ is the primary device in any TOTAL system. It has four main functions:
• receives and processes raw data from up to 23 analog and 14 digital sen-
sors and places the processed data on the T-POT network for access by
system devices
• communicates with the system devices to send and receive data
• provides output to drive up to 14 instruments, such as chart recorders,
meters, relays and alarms
• maintains all configuration and calibration information in non-volatile
memory.
2-2-2 Slave DAQ

Slave DAQs are used if the 23 analog sensors and/or 14 digital input/output connectors of
the System DAQ are not adequate. Slave DAQs gather and process raw sensor data and
place the processed data, in engineering units, on the T-POT network for the System DAQ
to use. This processed data can also be used by the Slave DAQ digital connectors to drive
other instruments (i.e. chart recorders, etc.).
2-2-3 Visulogger XC Graphics Display (VXC)

The Visulogger XC Graphics Display is a monitor, with attaching keypad, used to display
and monitor sensor data on the rig floor. Via the keypad, the operator can select and edit
display screens, set alarm limits and control channel functions (i.e. activate/deactivate
channels, zero channel values, etc.). The keypad also controls an alarm horn that sounds
when alarm limits are exceeded. Each VXC can support three, 9- or 12-inch slave moni-
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2-2-4 Safe Area CID (SAC)

The SAC has basically the same functionality as the VXC, with the following exceptions:
• It is designed for use only in safe areas
• Hard copy printouts of display screens can be generated, if a printer
(optional) is used
• Higher resolution of strip chart displays.
• Smart alarm processing
• Disk archiving
2-2-5 PC Workstation (PCW)

The PC Workstation is an IBM-compatible personal computer and monitor, with optional
printer/plotter, that is used to run the Visulogger Interface Program (VIP). With VIP, the
PCW can:
• store data from the System DAQ in data files on the PC hard drive
• compare data values for each channel to user-specified alarm limits
• allow DAQ data to be accessed at the rig site and at other locations (mas-
ter sites)
• display current (real-time) and recorded (historical) data on the monitor
and via hardcopy printouts
• reformat data files on the hard drive for import to spreadsheet or database
applications programs.
2-2-6 Smart Network Device

A Smart Network Device is a device that is configured at the device, rather than using Cal-
conf. Currently, VIP+ is the only smart network device.
VIP+ is a Windows-based program that runs on an IBM-compatible PC with Super VGA
monitor and optional plotter/printer. With VIP+, the user can:
• store data from the System DAQ and VIP+ in Microsoft Access-compati-
ble data files on the PC hard drive
• set up to 60 alarms for either single or combination events
• allow data to be accessed at the rig site and at other locations
• display current (real-time) and recorded (historical) data on the monitor
and via graphical printouts
• access data directly in Microsoft Excel, or export the data in ASCII for-
mat for use in other programs
• run engineering application programs and perform "what if" scenarios on
the data.
2-2-7 T-POT Interface Module (TIM)

The TIM is used to generate hard copy printouts of data. It converts data from the DAQ
into a format that a printer/plotter can read and then forwards that data to the printer/plot-
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2-2-8 WITS TIM

The WITS TIM is used to translate T-POT data into the Wellsite Information Transfer
Specification (WITS) level 0 format. This device allows the DAQ to send and receive data
from other computer systems on the rig that support WITS level 0.
2-2-9 DAQ/SPECTRUM Interface (DSI)

The DSI converts data from the System DAQ into a format that can be read by a SPEC-
TRUM 1000 display panel or SPECTRUM-type display panel (i.e. Mud Watch) and then
forwards the formatted data to the display. It also converts and forwards operator-entered
data entered to the System DAQ.
2-2-10 T-POT Network

The T-POT network allows communication between the System DAQ and all other
TOTAL system devices. It is a time-division, multiplexed, single-wire, frequency-shift-
keying (FSK) communications media that uses a unique protocol developed specifically
for the tasks associated with TOTAL. Each device connected to the network has an
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CHAPTER 3
DESCRIPTION
3-1 INTRODUCTION
The Configuration and Calibration (Calconf) software is used to configure the TOTAL system and
calibrate its sensors. This chapter contains the following:
• description of the files that comprise the Calconf software
• Calconf System default channels
• DAQ software default channels
• summary of the Calconf software functions
• system configuration and calibration overview
3-2 CONTENTS OF CALCONF SOFTWARE

The files that comprise the Calconf software are listed in Table 3-1. As shown, the software con-
sists of executable files, called configuration modules, and data files, called master files. These
files are used to configure the TOTAL system and calibrate its sensors.
3-3 CONFIGURATION MODULES

Configuration modules are executable files that configure the TOTAL system and its devices.
These files are identified by a .EXE extension. Configuration modules are automatically read into
memory and executed as needed during program operation. They cannot be modified using the
Calconf software and, therefore, can be used to configure any TOTAL system. As Table 3-1 shows,
there is a configuration module for each type of device.
CALCONF.EXE is the program configuration module. It is automatically loaded when the soft-
ware is initialized with the CALCONF command (Section 4-4) and directs all other configuration
modules and master files (or data files), as they are loaded.
3-4 MASTER FILES

The Calconf software master files are data files that contain default configuration and calibration
information. They are typically used as templates for configuring and calibrating a new system or
overwriting existing configurations. As Table 3-1 shows, these files are identified by the file name
MAST_411 and a three-letter extension that describes the file’s contents.
Master files are read into memory using one or more of the FLOPPY/DISK options (CHAPTER 5)
and then modified, as needed, to describe the system. In most cases, the modified versions of mas-
ter files are saved to floppy as data files under a user-specified file name, and the original master
files are left on floppy in their unaltered form. While this is the recommended procedure, it is pos-
sible to overwrite the original master files with the modified versions by entering a password and
saving the files to floppy under the file name MAST_xxx. For the password, contact Field Engi-
neering.
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Table 3-1. Configuration & Calibration Files
File Name File Type Contents
CALCONF.EXE Program The main configuration module - contains the program

Configuration Module that directs all other configuration modules & data files.
CALCONF.DAT Configuration Module The internal algorithms and channel types.
~SYSTEM.EXE Configuration Module The program that configures the System DAQ.
~DAQ.EXE Configuration Module The program that configures Slave DAQ’s.
~TIM.EXE Configuration Module The program that configures TIM’s.
~CID.EXE Configuration Module The program that configures VXC’s and SAC’s.
~DCM.EXE Configuration Module The program that configures PCW’s.
~SPT.EXE Configuration Module The program that configures DSI’s.
~NETWORK.EXE Configuration Module The program that configures T-POT network devices.
~OUT.EXE Configuration Module The program that configures DAQ digital outputs.
MAST_xxx.CHN System Master File Default settings to use as a template in configuring all
system channels and in designating channels as
defaults.
MAST_xxx.SEN System Master File Default settings used to compute channel values, in
engineering units, from raw data.
MAST_xxx.TBL System Master File Default values for four, ten point tables.
MAST_xxx.STR System Master File Default rig activity strings.
MAST_xxx.ALG System Master File Algorithms available for computing channel values.
MAST_xxx.OUT System Master File Default settings for typical output channels
MAST_xxx.CAL System Master File Default channel calibration data
MAST_xxx.EDM System Master File Default EDMS calibration file
MAST_xxx.DEV System Master File Default device configuration
MAST_xxx.OFF System Master File Default offset values
MAST_xxx.ENA System Master File Default channel enable values
MAST_xxx.CVT System Master File Conversion factors
MAST_xxx.T10 TIM Master File Default TIM configuration
MAST_xxx.020 VXC/SAC Master File Default VXC/SAC configuration
MAST_xxx.030 PCW Master File Default PCW configuration
MAST_xxx.060 DSI Master File Default DSI configuration

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3-4-1 System Master Files

System master files contain default settings for all configuration parameters at the system level.
These files are named MAST_xxx.ZZZ, where ZZZ is a three-letter abbreviation for the type of con-
figuration information contained in the file. For example, MAST_xxx.STR contains the default rig
activity string and MAST_xxx.CAL contains default calibration information. Table 3-1 summarizes
the contents of each system master file.
3-4-2 Device Master Files

For each type of device, there is a Master file, which can be used as a template in configuring the
device. The contents of each master file are summarized in Table 3-1 and described below.
3-5 DATA FILES

Data files are created from master files. They are the modified versions of master files, which are
saved to floppy/disk under a user-specified file name. Data files differ from master files in that they
contain configuration information for user-selected channels only. Master files, on the other hand,
contain configuration information for all assigned channels. Figure 3-1 shows the relation between
master files and data files. As with master files, there are two types of data files: system data files
and device data files.
Like master files, data files can be used as templates from which to create new configurations. For
example, a data file named RIG A.CHN can be loaded from floppy/disk, modified to describe the
channel configuration of Rig B and then saved to floppy/disk as RIG B.CHN.
3-5-1 System Data Files

System data files contain the same type of information that system master files contain
and are named in the same manner. Figure 3-1 shows the relation between system master
files and system data files.
3-5-2 Device Data Files

Device data files contain the same type of information as device master files. However,
data files only contain user-selected configurations and are unique for each device (i.e. one
data file for TIM #0, one data file for TIM #1, etc.), whereas master files contain default
configurations and are unique for each device type (i.e. one master file for all TIMs, one
for all VXCs, etc.)
If devices are added to the system, all data files for the added devices are assigned the
same file name, with successive numerical extensions. For example, if two PCWs are
added and configured and the data files are saved to floppy under the name “NEW-
CONFG”, then the PCW data files are NEWCONFG.030, NEWCONFG.031 and NEW-
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3-6 PROGRAM SUMMARY

The Calconf Software has five main functions, which are summarized below. These functions may
be selected in any order.
❑ CONFIGURATION - used to configure the system and its component devices and
sensors
❑ CALIBRATION - used to calibrate the sensor channel for each sensor and for
EDMS, if E-DEPTH is part of the system; also used to view/edit channel values and
offsets
❑ DIAGNOSTICS - used to view system information; namely:
• - device software versions

• - channels and channel types
• - sensor input values in raw counts or engineering units, arranged by con-
nector number
• - analog and digital connector assignments
❑ DAQ ACCESS - used to send/retrieve configuration and calibration information

to/from the System DAQ and to clear all configuration data in the DAQ
❑ FLOPPY/DISK - used to save/retrieve configuration and calibration files to/from

floppy or to/from the hard drive.
3-7 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION & CALIBRATION

The steps below and in Figure 3-2 outline a general procedure for configuring and calibrating a
new, single-DAQ system. For specifics, refer to the pertinent chapters.
1. Record DAQ connector assignments for each sensor and/or instrument driven by the
DAQ on a DAQ Channel Worksheet, like the one in Appendix A.
2. Initialize the Calconf software and perform a DAQ ACCESS:[CLEAR ALL] to guar-
antee that any previous configurations in the DAQ are erased.
3. Load the desired Master files from floppy or from the hard drive using FLOPPY/
DISK: [LOAD ALL].
4. Configure the DAQ by selecting SYSTEM/DAQ from the TOOLS: [CONFIGURA-
TION] menu. Create a System channel list by adding and deleting the necessary
channels from the master channel list. Refer to Table C-1. to ensure that all required
channels are configured. All channels that will be used by any device must be part of
the SYSTEM/DAQ configuration list.
5. To add a slave DAQ, select NETWORK from the TOOLS:[CONFIGURATION]
menu.
6. Configure each system device by selecting it from the TOOLS: [CONFIGURATION]
menu.
7. When all devices have been configured, select NETWORK from the TOOLS: [CON-
FIGURATION] menu to confirm the device configuration and specify the inquiry
interval (i.e. the rate that the DAQ will poll the each device).

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8. Configure the output for each DAQ output connector (J1 - J14) by selecting DAQ
OUTPUTS from the TOOLS: [CONFIGURATION] menu.
9. Calibrate each sensor channel.
10. Use the CALIBRATION VALUES & OFFSETS: [SET] option to enter the manual
values for channels with the sensor type "Manual Value" and to edit any channel off-
sets, if necessary.
11. Check to see that the system is receiving the proper sensor data by using Diagnostics
to view sensor inputs in raw values and/or engineering units.
12. Save the new configuration to floppy by selecting FLOPPY: [SAVE ALL] from the
Calconf Main Menu and entering the file name under which the data files will be
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Enter
Initialize Software and Check

Sensor Inputs
Load Master File From Floppy

or Hard Drive
Configure the System DAQ
Channel, Sensor, Ten-Point Table

Rig Activity String Algorithm
and Output Configuration Configuration Configuration
Configuration
Configure TIM Channels and

Prints/Plots
Configure VXC Channels,

Screens, and Device
Recorders
Configure PCW Channels,

Screens, and Plots
Configure SPIT Channels and

Functions
Calibrate Sensor Channels
Run Diagnostics
Save Configuration to
Floppy Diskette
Exit
Figure 3-2. Overview: Configuration & Calibration Procedure

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CHAPTER 4
START-UP
4-1 INTRODUCTION
This chapter contains the following general information on using the Calconf software:
• Calconf hardware defaults and command modifiers
• recommended start-up procedure for configuring a new system
• the Calconf Main Menu screen
• the Diagnostics F-key menu
• how to select items from screens and how to exit screens
• how to select items from lists
4-2 HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS

Following are the minimum hardware requirements to run Calconf.
• 386 SX25 processor
• 4 Mb RAM
• 40 Mb hard drive
• One 9-pin serial port
• One 25-pin parallel port
4-3 HARDWARE DEFAULTS AND COMMAND MODIFIERS

Configuration and Calibration software defaults that describe the laptop (or desktop) computer and
its communication with the DAQ are used unless otherwise specified. The defaults are:
• The PC monitor will operate in black and white mode.
• The PC is connected to the DAQ through COM port 1.
• The DAQ is assigned device id D0, i.e. it is a Master DAQ.
• Interrupt 60 is used to pass data between the Calconf module and VXC module.
• Calconf is run from drive A:
To override one or more defaults, append the appropriate command modifier(s) to the CALCONF
command, as described in Section 4-4. A command modifier is a letter and/or number appended to
a command to modify its meaning.
The Default/Command Modifier screen (Figure 4-1) lists all command modifiers. To view this
screen, type CALCONF ? and then press ENTER. The screen is displayed, with hardware defaults
preceded by asterisks. Press < ENTER > or <ESC > to return to the root directory.

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Figure 4-1. Default/Command Modifier Screen
If an unknown modifier is appended to the CALCONF command, the message shown below is dis-
played.
Press ENTER or the < ESC > key to return to the Default/Command Modifier screen. When you
have the necessary command modifier information, press ENTER to exit and restart Calconf.
4-4 INITIALIZING CALCONF

Calconf is typically run from a laptop computer connected to a DAQ. However, systems can also
be configured without a DAQ (daqless). Section 4-4-1 describes how to set up and initialize the
software when the computer is connected to a DAQ and Section 4-4-2 describes a daqless setup
and initialization procedure.

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4-4-1 Connected to DAQ

Following are two procedures for initializing Calconf while connected to a DAQ. The
procedure in Section 4-4-1-1 assumes that the PC has only a floppy drive. The procedure
in Section 4-4-1-2 assumes that the PC has a hard drive.
4-4-1-1 PC (Floppy Only) Connected to DAQ
Follow the steps below to connect the PC to the DAQ and initialize Calconf.
1. Connect the calibration cable assembly (Part Number 220082) to
the PC 9-pin serial port and to the DAQ connector labeled
“CAL.CONFIG.”.
2. Turn the PC on. The current date and time are displayed, followed
by the C> prompt.
3. Insert the Calconf software disk into the A: drive.
4. Change from the C: drive to the A: drive by typing A: and then
pressing ENTER. The A> prompt is displayed.
5. To initialize the software using the defaults shown in Figure 4-1,
type CALCONF (in upper or lower case letters) and press
ENTER.
To initialize the software and override some of the defaults, type CAL-
CONF and append the appropriate command modifier(s); then press
ENTER..
NOTE
A blank space must be placed between CALCONF and each command
modifier. For example, to initialize the software to run in color, connected
to the DAQ through Com2, type CALCONF C 2
6. The configuration modules are loaded from floppy into memory

and configuration/calibration data (if any) is automatically loaded
from the DAQ. The Calconf Main Menu screen is displayed (Fig-
ure 4-2).
7. Select DAQ ACCESS: [CLEAR ALL] to delete any pre-existing
data in the DAQ (Chapter 16).
8. Select FLOPPY: [LOAD ALL] to load the new configuration/
calibration data from floppy into memory and write it to the DAQ
(Chapter 5).
9. Proceed to Section 4-5 to check sensor inputs.

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4-4-1-2 PC (with Hard Drive) Connected to DAQ
Follow the steps below to connect the PC to the DAQ and initialize Calconf.
1. Connect the calibration cable assembly (Part Number 219812) to
the PC 9-pin serial port and to the DAQ connector labeled
“CAL.CONFIG.”.
2. Turn the PC on. The current date and time are displayed, followed
by the C> prompt.
3. Insert the Calconf software disk into the floppy drive.
4. Use the COPY command to copy the contents of the floppy disk
onto the C: drive. When copying is complete, the C> prompt is
displayed.
5. To initialize the software, type CALCONF C: (in upper or lower
case letters) and press ENTER.
To initialize the software and override some of the defaults, type CAL-
CONF C: and append the appropriate command modifier(s); then press
ENTER..
NOTE
A blank space must be placed between CALCONF and each command
modifier. For example, to initialize the software to run from the hard drive,
connected to the DAQ through Com2, type:
CALCONF C: 2
6. The configuration modules are loaded from the hard drive into
memory and configuration/calibration data (if any) is automati-
cally loaded from the DAQ. The Calconf Main Menu screen is
displayed (Figure 4-2).
7. Select DAQ ACCESS: [CLEAR ALL] to delete any pre-existing
data in the DAQ (Chapter 16).
8. Select DISK: [LOAD ALL] to load the new configuration/cali-
bration data from floppy into memory and write it to the DAQ
(Chapter 5).
9. Proceed to Section 4-5 to check sensor inputs.

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4-4-2 DAQless Initialization

Following are two procedures for initializing Calconf without being connected to a DAQ.
The procedure in Section 4-4-2-1 assumes that the PC has only a floppy drive. The proce-
dure in Section 4-4-2-2 assumes that the PC has a hard drive.
NOTE
There are two kinds of DAQless options: D for a standard DAQ with a 64K
EEPROM, and DX for a DAQ with a 128K EEPROM.
4-4-2-1 PC with Floppy Drive Only
Follow the steps below to initialize the Calconf software without a DAQ, using a
laptop PC.
1. With the PC on, insert the Calconf software disk into the A: drive;
then change to drive A: by typing a: and then pressing ENTER.
The A> prompt is displayed.
2. To initialize the software using the defaults shown in Figure 4-1,
type CALCONF D (or DX) in upper or lower case letters and
press ENTER. The floppy disk is accessed, CALCONF.EXE is
loaded from floppy, the floppy disk is checked for configuration
modules (i.e., ~SYSTEM.EXE, ~DAQ.EXE, etc.) and the Calconf
Main Menu screen is displayed (Figure 4-2).
3. Load the configuration from floppy (Chapter 5).
4-4-2-2 PC with Hard Drive
Follow the steps below to initialize the Calconf software without a DAQ, using a
PC that has a hard drive.
1. With the PC on, insert the Calconf disk into the appropriate drive
and use the COPY command to copy the contents of the floppy
disk onto the C: drive. When copying is complete, the C> prompt
is displayed.
2. To initialize the software using the hardware defaults shown in
Figure 4-1, type CALCONF D (or DX) C: in upper or lower case
letters and press ENTER. The hard disk is accessed, CAL-
CONF.EXE is loaded into memory, the hard disk is checked for
configuration modules (i.e., ~SYSTEM.EXE) and the Calconf
Main Menu screen is displayed (Figure 4-2).

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4-5 SENSOR INPUT CHECK

The default configuration enables you to check sensor inputs using the DIAGNOSTICS “INPUTS
(RAW VALUES)” function (Chapter 6). Follow the steps below to check sensor inputs when con-
nected to a DAQ.
1. After initializing the software, view the then the DIAGNOSTICS "INPUTS (RAW
VALUES) screen (Chapter 6).
2. Simulate digital inputs for each digital channel by either:
• attaching a sensor or pulse simulator to the channel’s Digital In terminal on the
DAQ Field Termination board, or
• shorting the input by connecting a wire from the channel’s Digital In terminal to
its Ground terminal on the DAQ Field Termination board.
3. Observe the laptop display screen. Each time the sensor or simulator is activated or the
input is shorted, either one count or the rate should be displayed for that connector.
4. Simulate analog input for each current loop (4 - 20 mA) channel by setting the chan-
nel’s red rocker switch on the DAQ analog board to the “Current” position and attach-
ing a sensor or voltage simulator to the proper connector. A reading of 75,000 -
400,000 should be displayed on the laptop.
5. Simulate analog input for each voltage channel by setting the channel’s red rocker
switch on the DAQ analog board to “VOLTAGE”. Then short the input by connecting
a wire from the channel’s Source terminal to its Signal terminal. A reading of
0 - 10000 should be displayed on the laptop.
6. When all sensor inputs are checked, press the < Esc > key. The Calconf Main Menu
screen is displayed.
4-6 THE CALCONF MAIN MENU

As shown in Figure 4-2, the following options are available from the Calconf Main Menu:
• CONFIGURATION - configure the TOTAL system
• CALIBRATION - calibrate sensors
• DIAGNOSTICS - view diagnostic system information
• DAQ ACCESS - send configuration/calibration files to the DAQ, load them from
the DAQ or delete them from the DAQ
• FLOPPY/DISK - save configuration/calibration files to floppy or to the hard
drive and retrieve them from floppy or from the hard drive
To select an option, use the arrow keys or MOUSE to highlight the option. When highlighted, a
message that explains the option and how to select it is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
4-7 HOW TO SELECT ITEMS FROM SCREENS

To select an item from a screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the desired item and then press
ENTER or place the MOUSE pointer arrow on the desired item and then click the MOUSE button.

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Figure 4-2. Calconf Main Menu Screen
4-8 HOW TO EXIT A SCREEN

There are three ways to exit a screen and return to the previously displayed screen:
• Use the arrow keys to highlight the QUIT option and then press ENTER.
• Press the < ESC > key.
• Locate the MOUSE pointer arrow outside the screen and click the MOUSE but-
ton.
4-9 HOW TO SELECT ITEMS FROM SUBMENUS

Typically when an option is selected from a screen, a submenu of available items is displayed. To
advance through the list one item at a time, use the arrow keys or MOUSE. To scroll through a
long list, use the PAGE DOWN key to advance to the last item on each page of the list and the
PAGE UP key to return to the first item on each page. Use the END key to advance to the last item
on the list and the HOME key to return to the first item on the list.
To select an item from a submenu, follow the steps below:
1. Select the item by either:

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• Using the UP and DOWN arrow keys, PAGE UP, PAGE DOWN, HOME and
END keys, as needed, to scroll through the menu and highlight the desired item,
then press ENTER.
• Typing in the minimum number of letters that uniquely identify the item. For
example, to highlight an item labelled RIG B, type B. The item is highlighted and
the letter(s) entered to identify the item blink, then press ENTER.
• Placing the MOUSE pointer arrow on the desired item and then clicking the
MOUSE button.
2. If more than one item may be selected at once from this list, then the item selected is
removed from the list and the list remains displayed. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to select
additional items.
3. When all selections have been made, exit the list by pressing the< ESC > key or by
locating the MOUSE pointer arrow outside the submenu box and clicking the MOUSE
button.

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CHAPTER 5
FLOPPY/DISK
5-1 INTRODUCTION
The FLOPPY option is available when Calconf is initialized using the default drive. The DISK
option is available when Calconf is initialized and the user overrides the default drive by specify-
ing drive C (e.g. Calconf c:). FLOPPY/DISK is used to load configuration modules and master
files or data files from the floppy/hard drive and to save them to floppy/hard drive. This chapter
describes when and how to use FLOPPY/DISK.
5-2 FLOPPY/DISK OPTIONS

The six FLOPPY/DISK options are summarized in Table 5-1.
Table 5-1. FLOPPY/DISK Options
Option Location Description When to Use
LOAD ALL Calconf Main Menu Reads into memory all con- Initial configuration of a new
(Section 5-3) figuration modules, system system or when overwriting
master files (or data files) the current configuration.
and device master files with
extensions beginning in “0".
LOAD CAL Calconf Main Menu Reads a calibration master Calibrating sensor channels
(Section 5-4) file or data file into memory. only.
LOAD System/DAQ Config- Reads the master file or data During initial configuration,
(Section 5-5) uration screen or any file for the selected system or typically for the purpose of
Device Main Menu device configuration into duplicating and then modify-
memory. ing an existing configuration,
rather than modifying the
default configuration.
SAVE ALL Calconf Main Menu Saves all data for the config- After initial configuration, for
(Section 5-6) uration to floppy/hard drive the purpose of saving all con-
under a user-specified file figurations.
name.
SAVE CAL Calconf Main Menu Saves calibration data for Saving only calibration data
(Section 5-7) selected channels to floppy/ files.
hard drive under a user-spec-
ified file name.
SAVE Device Main Menu Saves selected system con- During initial configuration,
(Section 5-8) figurations or device configu- typically to make the configu-
rations to floppy/hard drive ration available to the [LOAD]
under user-specified file option for the purpose
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5-3 LOAD ALL

LOAD ALL loads all system and device configuration data from the floppy/hard drive and gives
you the option of simultaneously loading all calibration data sets on the floppy/hard drive. To use
LOAD ALL:
1. Select FLOPPY:[LOAD ALL] or DISK:[LOAD ALL] from the Calconf main menu (Fig-
ure 4-2). A submenu of available configurations is displayed, as shown in Figure 5-1.
Figure 5-1. DISK:[LOAD ALL]
2. Select the configuration to download. Downloading begins and a series of related

messages are displayed.
3. The following message is displayed.
4. Make a selection. A similar message is displayed regarding loading EDMS Calibra-

tion Data. Again, make a selection.
5. When downloading is complete, the Calconf main menu is displayed.

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5-4 LOAD CAL

LOAD CAL lets you load calibration data sets from the floppy/hard drive. To use LOAD CAL:
1. Select FLOPPY: [LOAD CAL] or DISK: [LOAD CAL] from the Calconf main menu
(Figure 4-2). The Calibration Selections screen is displayed (Figure 5-2).
2. Select the [LOAD] option that corresponds to the type of calibration data you want to
load. A menu of available calibration data sets is displayed.
3. Select the calibration data set to load. The data is loaded and the Calibration Selec-
tions screen is displayed.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to add additional groups of calibration data.
5. Press Esc or highlight [QUIT] and press ENTER when finished.
Figure 5-2. Calibration Selections Screen

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5-5 LOAD
From the SYSTEM/DAQ Configuration Menu screen (Figure 5-3), the [LOAD] option enables
you to load one or more system configurations. From a Device Configuration Menu screen (Figure
5-4), [LOAD] enables you to load a device configuration.
5-5-1 Load System Configuration

When [LOAD] is selected from the SYSTEM/DAQ Configuration Menu (Figure 5-3), it is
used to load user-selected system configurations from the floppy/hard drive. For example,
if the channel configuration for a new system, System A, is similar to that for an existing
system, System B, use this option to load the System B configuration and then tailor it to
fit System A.
To load a system configuration, follow the steps below.
1. Select FLOPPY: [LOAD] or DISK: [LOAD] from the SYSTEM/DAQ Con-
figuration Menu. When [LOAD] is selected, a submenu of configuration types
is displayed (Figure 5-3).
Figure 5-3. SYSTEM/DAQ Configuration DISK:[LOAD]
2. Select the desired configuration type. A submenu of available configurations

is displayed (Figure 5-4).
3. Select the desired configuration. The data is downloaded and the SYSTEM/
DAQ Configuration [LOAD] submenu is displayed.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to load additional types of configurations.
5. Press Esc or highlight [QUIT] and press ENTER to exit.

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Figure 5-4. System/DAQ Configuration Submenu
5-5-2 Load Device Configuration

This option is typically used when the system contains more than one device of the same
type and those devices will have the same, or similar configurations. For example, if VXC
#1 has a configuration similar to VXC #0, load the device configuration for VXC #0; then
modify it for VXC #1.
NOTE
Only device configurations whose extensions begin with “0" can be loaded,
for example, RIGB.010.
1. Select FLOPPY: [LOAD] or DISK: [LOAD] from a device configuration

screen. A submenu of device configurations is displayed (Figure 5-5).
2. Select the appropriate configuration. The data is downloaded and the device
configuration screen is displayed.

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Figure 5-5. Device DISK:[LOAD]
5-6 SAVE ALL

Use SAVE ALL to save all system and device and calibration data files to floppy/hard
drive under a user-specified file name. To use SAVE ALL:
1. Select FLOPPY: [SAVE ALL] or DISK: [SAVE ALL] from the Calconf main
menu (Figure 4-2). The message in Figure 5-6 is displayed, with the name of
the current configuration entered.
2. Key-in the configuration name (maximum of 8 characters) and press ENTER.

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Figure 5-6. New Configuration Name Message
3. If the name you enter is already assigned to an existing configuration, the fol-
lowing message is displayed. If you select OVERWRITE, the existing config-
uration will be overwritten with the new one. Make a selection.
5-7 SAVE CAL

Use FLOPPY: [SAVE CAL] or DISK: [SAVE CAL] to save calibration data sets to floppy/hard
drive under a user-specified file name. To use SAVE CAL:
1. Select FLOPPY: [SAVE CAL] or DISK: [SAVE CAL] from the Calconf main menu
(Figure 4-2). The Calibration Selections screen is displayed (Figure 5-2).
2. Select the [SAVE] option that corresponds to the type of calibration data you want to
save. A message like that in Figure 5-6 is displayed.
3. Key-in the name of the calibration data set (maximum of 8 characters) and press
ENTER. The data is saved.

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5-8 [SAVE]
Use [SAVE] from the SYSTEM/DAQ configuration screen to save all or selected system configu-
rations to the floppy/hard drive under a user-specified file name. Use [SAVE] from any device
configuration screen to save the device configuration to the floppy/hard drive.
5-8-1 Save SYSTEM/DAQ Configuration

To use SAVE to save one or more system configurations to the floppy/hard drive:
1. Select FLOPPY: [SAVE] or DISK: [SAVE] from the SYSTEM/DAQ configu-
ration screen. When [SAVE] is selected, a submenu of configuration types is
displayed (compare with Figure 5-3).
2. Select the desired configuration type. A message like that in Figure 5-6 is dis-
played.
3. Key-in the name of the configuration to save (maximum of 8 characters) and
press ENTER. The configuration is saved.
5-8-2 Save Device Configuration

To use SAVE to save a device configuration to the floppy/hard drive:
1. Select FLOPPY: [SAVE] or DISK: [SAVE] from a device configuration
screen. A message like that in Figure 5-6 is displayed.
2. Key-in the name of the configuration to save and press ENTER. The config-
uraiton is saved.

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DIAGNOSTICS
6-1 INTRODUCTION
This chapter describes Calconf’s DIAGNOSTICS option, which enables you to view the follow-
ing:
• software versions for each device
• names of channels in the current configuration for each channel type
• sensor input in raw counts or in engineering units, arranged by connector number
• analog and digital connector assignments
• DAQ diagnostic information in order to identify software problems
This chapter also explains how to use the DAQ Error Counts screen and debug options.
6-2 THE DIAGNOSTICS MENU

From the Calconf main menu (Figure 4-2), highlight DIAGNOSTICS and then press ENTER. The
DIAGNOSTICS SELECTIONS screen is displayed (Figure 6-1). To select a function, highlight
the function and then press ENTER. To exit, press the < Esc > key or highlight QUIT and press
ENTER.
Figure 6-1. DIAGNOSTICS SELECTIONS Screen

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Table 6-1 summarizes the DIAGNOSTICS functions.
Table 6-1. DIAGNOSTICS Summary
Diagnostic Figure
Description
Function
SOFTWARE View software version numbers for system devices Figure 6-2
VERSIONS
CHANNEL TYPES View system channels based on channel type Figure 6-3
INPUTS View raw input values and sensor type for each sensor chan- Figure 6-5
(RAW VALUES) nel, arranged by connector number.
INPUTS View engineering unit values and sensor type, for each sensor Figure 6-6
(ENG. UNITS) channel, arranged by connector number.
DIGITAL I/O View all channels assigned to each digital connector, arranged Figure 6-7
CONNECTIONS by connector number. Sensor type is also displayed.
ANALOG View channels assigned to analog connectors, arranged by Figure 6-8

CONNECTIONS connector number. Sensor type is also displayed.

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6-3 SOFTWARE VERSIONS

6-3-1 The UNIT # VERS. Channel
The default configuration contains a channel named UNIT 01 VERS. This channel is
automatically assigned to the VXC and instructs the DAQ to poll the VXC for its software
version number. When polled, the VXC sends the number to the DAQ for display on the
SOFTWARE VERSIONS screen (Figure 6-2).
To display software versions of other system devices, the system channel list must include
one UNIT # VERS channel for each device. Refer to CHAPTER 7 for instructions on add-
ing channels to the channel list.
6-3-2 DCM Software Version Number

The DCM cannot send information to the DAQ; consequently, the SOFTWARE VER-
SIONS screen does not automatically display the DCM version number. To display the
DCM software version, edit the UNIT # VERS Channel Configuration screen so that the
Sensor Type is “Manual Value” and the Manual Value field contains the DCM software
version number (CHAPTER 7). Then the DCM version number will be displayed on the
SOFTWARE VERSIONS screen.
Figure 6-2. SOFTWARE VERSIONS Screen

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6-4 CHANNEL TYPES

Use this option to view a submenu of all channel types (Figure 6-3) and a submenu of all channels
for the channel type selected (Figure 6-4).
To view the submenu of channel types, use the arrow keys to highlight TYPE and press ENTER.
To view the submenu of channels for the selected channel type, highlight CHANNELS and press
ENTER.
To return to the DIAGNOSTICS screen, press Esc or highlight [QUIT] and press ENTER.
Figure 6-3. CHANNEL TYPES Screen: Channel Type Submenu
Figure 6-4. CHANNEL TYPES Screen: Channels Submenu

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6-5 INPUTS (RAW VALUES)

Use this option to view the raw sensor values for each sensor channel, arranged by connector num-
ber. For each connector, this screen lists the sensor type, connector number, channel name and raw
sensor value.
To return to the DIAGNOSTICS screen, press Esc.
Figure 6-5. INPUTS (RAW VALUES) Screen

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6-6 INPUTS (ENG. UNITS)

Use this option to view channel values, in engineering units, for each sensor channel, arranged by
connector number. For each connector, this screen lists the sensor type, connector number, chan-
nel name and value.
Figure 6-6. INPUTS (ENG. UNITS) Screen

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6-7 DIGITAL I/O CONNECTIONS

Use this option to view a list of DAQ digital connector assignments, arranged by connector num-
ber. For each connector, this screen lists the sensor type and assigned channel names. If several
channels use the same input, each channel name is listed.
Figure 6-7. DIGITAL I/O CONNECTIONS Screen

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6-8 ANALOG CONNECTIONS

Use this option to view a list of DAQ analog connector assignments, arranged by connector num-
ber. For each connector, this screen lists the sensor type and assigned channel names. If several
channels use the same input, each channel name is listed. To view the second page, press the Page
Down key.
Figure 6-8. ANALOG CONNECTIONS Screen

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6-9 DAQ DIAGNOSTICS

You can view diagnostic information for the DAQ at any time by:
1. Pressing the F6 key. A screen like that in Figure 6-9 is displayed. This screen is con-
tinuously updated to show pertinent information regarding network device polling and
T-POT transmissions, the DAQ analog processor, etc.
2. Press any key to proceed. The DAQ diagnostics menu (Figure 6-10) is displayed. To
select an item on this screen, enter the number assigned to it. To return to Calconf,
press the F6 key again.
Figure 6-9. DAQ Diagnostics Preliminary Screen
Figure 6-10. DAQ Diagnostics Menu Screen

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6-9-1 Switch Settings

Press 1 from the DAQ Diagnostics menu to view an explanation of the current settings of
DAQ DIP switches. Press X to return to the DAQ Diagnostics menu.
6-9-2 View Real-Time Clock

Press 2 to view the time and date of the DAQ’s internal clock. Press X to return to the
DAQ Diagnostics menu.
6-9-3 View Analog Input

Press 3 to view raw input values for the analog sensor channels. Press X to return to the
DAQ Diagnostics menu.
6-9-4 View Digital Input

Press 4 to view raw input for the digital sensor channels. Press X to return to the DAQ
Diagnostics menu.
6-9-5 View EDMS Input

Press 5 to view the raw position, block height, block velocity, EDMS depth and EDMS
drilling values. Press X to return to the DAQ Diagnostics menu.
6-9-6 View Reset Counters

Press 6 to view the screen shown in Figure 6-11. The values displayed on this screen are
described below. Press X to return to the DAQ Diagnostics menu.
• Power Failures - the number of times the DAQ has lost power.
• Reset Button - the number of times the DAQ has been manually reset
since power-up
• Watchdog - the number of times that the watchdog timer has had to reset
the software.
• Halt Monitor - a DAQ internal processor error.
• Loss of Clock - a DAQ internal processor error.
• System - a DAQ internal processor error.
• Test Module - a DAQ internal processor error.
• DAQ total run time - the number of hours that the DAQ has been running
since the last time default values were loaded; i.e., since the system was
reset.
• Run time since power up - the number of hours that the DAQ has been
running since the last power outage.

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Figure 6-11. Reset Counters Diagnostics Screen
6-9-7 View Error Counters

Press 7 to view the screen shown in Figure 6-12. The values displayed on this screen are
described below. Press X to return to the DAQ Diagnostics menu.
• EEROM failures - the number of times that configuration information
was not successfully written to the EEROM.
• EDMS processor timeouts - the number of times that the DAQ did not
receive a response from the EDMS board.
• TPOT processor timeouts - the number of times that the DAQ did not
receive a response from the DAQ communications board.
• Analog processor timeouts - the number of times that the DAQ did not
receive a response from the analog processor.
• Lost mail box records - the number of times that the DAQ did not
receive an expected mail box record.
• Serial CRC failures - an error on the RS232 line to the Calconf PC
• Serial OVERRUN - an error on the RS232 line to the Calconf PC
• Serial NOISE - an error on the RS232 line to the Calconf PC
• Serial FRAMING - an error on the RS232 line to the Calconf PC
• Serial PARITY - an error on the RS232 line to the Calconf PC
• Spurious INTS - an interrupt in the DAQ that is not used. This number
will continually increase.
• T-POT/EDMS DPRAM Busy - the number of times the DAQ tried to
read from or write to the Dual Port RAM or the T-POT or EDMS board
and found it busy
• ANALOG DPRAM Busy - the number of times the DAQ tried to read from
or write to the Dual Port RAM for the analog processor and found it busy

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Figure 6-12. Error Counters Diagnostics Screen
6-9-8 View T-POT Device Status

Press 8 to view the ONLINE status of each device. Press X to return to the DAQ Diagnos-
tics menu.
6-9-9 View Configuration Records

Press 9 to view information about configuration records.
6-9-10 View Current Channel Value

Press A to view individual channel values, in engineering units, based on channel number.
To use this option, you must know the channel number(s) of the channel(s) you want to
view.
To use this option, press 1, then type-in the channel number and press ENTER. The chan-
nel name and current value are displayed. Press X to return to the DAQ Diagnostics menu.
6-9-11 View Slot Times

Press B to view slot times. This is used for programming purposes only. Press X to return
to the DAQ Diagnostics menu.
6-9-12 View Version Information

Press C to view the version number of the:
• DAQ software
• DAQ analog processor software
• T-POT processor software
• EDMS processor software

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CHAPTER 7
7-1 INTRODUCTION
This chapter contains instructions for initial System/DAQ configuration of a new system. It
describes how to use System/DAQ Configuration to create configurations for all system-level
parameters, namely:
• channel and sensor configuration
• rig activity string configuration
• external algorithm configuration
• ten point table configuration
Figure 7-1 outlines the general procedure for System/DAQ configuration of a new system. For
instructions on modifying existing configurations, refer to Chapter 16.
7-2 THE SYSTEM/DAQ CONFIGURATION MENU

From the Calconf main menu (Figure 4-2), highlight “CONFIGURATION” and press ENTER.
The [CONFIGURATION] submenu is displayed (Figure 7-2). Highlight SYSTEM/DAQ and press
ENTER. The SYSTEM/DAQ Configuration screen is displayed (Figure 7-3). From this menu, you
can:
• create a system channel list by adding channels to and deleting or clearing channels
from the master channel list
• edit channel and sensor configurations
• edit the rig activity string
• add, delete and edit external algorithms
• edit ten point tables

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Enter
from Step 3
(Paragraph 4-8-4)
Select Channel, Sensor & Output

Configuration
(Paragraph 7-3)
Create System
Channel List by Edit Individual Channel
Adding/Deleting Configurations
Channels
Select Rig Activity String

Configuration, if needed
(Paragraph 7-4)
Select Algorithm Configuration,if

needed
(Pararaph 7-5)
Select Ten Point Table

Configuration, if needed
(Paragraph 7-6)
Exit System/DAQ Configuration &

Send Configuration to DAQ
(Paragraph 7-7)
Exit to
Device
Configuration
Figure 7-1. Initial System/DAQ Configuration Overview

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Figure 7-2. [CONFIGURATION] Submenu
Figure 7-3. SYSTEM/DAQ Configuration Screen

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CHANNEL & SENSOR CONFIGURATION Manual XC-131
7-3 CHANNEL & SENSOR CONFIGURATION

Use this option to create a system channel list and configure channels and sensors.
7-3-1 The System Channel List

The system channel list that you will create is the base channel list for the system and, as
such, should contain all channels that will be used by all system devices. When you initial-
ize Calconf, one of the files loaded is MAST_410.CHN. This file contains the most com-
monly used channels and is provided as a starting point from which to begin
configuration. It is likely that you will add channels to and delete channels from this
default channel list as you configure the system.
To view the default channel list, select CHANNEL & SENSOR: [EDIT]; a submenu of
channels is displayed.
NOTE
Make sure that the system channel list contains all channels that might be
used by system devices and by algorithms. Channels that are not included
on the system channel list will not be available to any other system device
(i.e. VXC, PCW, TIM or Slave DAQ).
7-3-2 Required System Channels

Some devices require specific channels in order to function properly. These channels
must be included on the system channel list. Use the following guidelines when creating
the system channel list:
• Channels used as TIM Print/Plot Update Events must be on the system
channel list.
• The PCW requires the DEPTH channel.
• All pre-assigned DSI channels (Table 11-1) that are used in the system
must be on the system channel list.
7-3-3 The Configuration Channel

The default channel list contains a channel named XXXXX.CHN, where XXXXX is the
name of the configuration that was used for the system. The purpose of this channel is to
provide the creation date of the configuration master/data files being used. If the master/
data files were edited after creation, then this channel provides the date they were last
edited. To view the creation date (or date last edited), follow the steps below:
1. From the SYSTEM/DAQ Configuration screen (Figure 7-3), highlight EDIT
and press ENTER. A submenu of channels is displayed.
2. Press the End key to go to the end of the channel list, then highlight the chan-
nel with a .CHN extension and press ENTER.
3. The channel configuration screen is displayed (see example below). The date
that the file was created or last edited is listed in the Units field. In the exam-

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ple below, BASELN_P is the name of the configuration that was used and it
was created or last edited on May 22, 1995.
4. To exit the screen, press the Esc key or highlight QUIT and press ENTER.
7-3-4 Channel Configuration Worksheet

We recommend completing a Channel Configuration Worksheet (Appendix AAppendix
A) before beginning channel and sensor configuration to record the:
• Channel assigned to each analog connector, J1A through J23A, and
whether that channel is connected to a current (C) or voltage (V) type sen-
sor
• Channel assigned to each digital connector, J1D through J14D, and
whether that channel is being used for input (IN) or output (OUT)
• Output type, high/low limits or trip value of each digital connector used as
output.
7-3-5 ADD Channels

Use CHANNEL & SENSOR: [ADD] to add channels to the system channel list:
1. From the SYSTEM/DAQ Configuration screen (Figure 7-3), highlight ADD
and press ENTER. A submenu of available channels is displayed. Channel
numbers represent unconfigured/unassigned channels. Channels that were
configured and then deleted from the system channel list are listed by name.
2. To add a channel, highlight the channel number or name and press ENTER.
3. Repeat Step 2, as needed, to add channels.
4. Press the < Esc > key to exit.
5. Refer to Section 7-7 to exit SYSTEM/DAQ Configuration.

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7-3-6 DELETE Channels

Use CHANNEL & SENSOR: [DELETE] to remove channels from the system channel
list:
1. From the SYSTEM/DAQ Configuration screen (Figure 7-3), highlight
[DELETE] and press ENTER. The system channel list submenu is displayed.
2. Highlight the channel to delete and press ENTER. The channel is removed
from the system channel list and from the [DELETE] submenu.
3. Repeat Step 2, as needed, to delete channels.
4. Press the < Esc > key to exit.
7-3-7 CLEAR the System Channel List

The CHANNEL & SENSOR: [CLEAR] option removes all channels from the system
channel list. To use this option, highlight CLEAR and press ENTER. The following mes-
sage is displayed. If you select YES, all channels are removed from the system channel
list and you will have to add each one individually, or load a new configuration. Refer to
Section 7-7 to exit SYSTEM/DAQ Configuration.
7-3-8 EDIT Channel & Sensor Configurations

Use CHANNEL & SENSOR: [EDIT] to edit channel and sensor configurations. From the
SYSTEM/DAQ Configuration screen (Figure 7-3), highlight EDIT and press ENTER. The
SYSTEM/DAQ Channel Configuration screen is displayed (Figure 7-4).
7-3-8-1 How to Edit a Channel Configuration
Use the arrow keys or MOUSE to select fields on this screen. When selected, a
field is displayed in reverse video and instructions are displayed along the bot-
tom of the screen.
To edit fields on this screen, you either:

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• Highlight the field name, then type-in a value using the key-
board and press ENTER, or
• Highlight the field name, then press ENTER to display a sub-
menu of available values. Highlight the desired value and press
ENTER.
• Press the Esc key or highlight [QUIT] and press ENTER to exit.
To exit SYSTEM/DAQ Configuration, refer to Section 7-7.
Figure 7-4. SYSTEM/DAQ Channel Configuration Screen
7-3-8-2 Channel Configuration Screen Fields
The fields on the Channel Configuration Screen are summarized on the follow-
ing pages.
Channel Name - the channel name (up to 12 characters, including blanks). This
is the label used when a channel is displayed.
Name (part 1) - the first part of the channel name displayed on SAC and TIM
print/plots.
Name (part 2) - the second part of the channel name displayed on SAC and
TIM print/plots.
Units - the engineering units (maximum of eight characters) that will be used
for display.
Precision - the number of digits that can be displayed to the right of the decimal
point . A maximum of 7 numbers, including decimal points, can be displayed.
Algorithm Type - specifies whether to use an internal algorithm, external algo-
rithm or no algorithm to calculate the channel value. Internal algorithms are
those most commonly used by all channels; they are burned into the DAQ
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used; they can be viewed and edited by selecting ALGORITHMS from the
SYSTEM/DAQ Configuration screen (Figure 7-3). For a summary of all algo-
rithms, refer to Appendix C.
Algorithm - the name of the algorithm used to calculate the channel value, For a
summary of all algorithms, refer to Appendix C.
Filter Value - the value, in percent, by which raw input data is filtered before it
is used in the algorithm. Each raw data value is averaged with the previously fil-
tered data value according to the equation:
NV = (PV x FV) + CV (100 - FV) (EQ 1)
where:
NV = the filtered data value
PV = the filtered value of the previous
data point
FV = the Filter Value, in percent
CV = the current data value
The larger the Filter Value, the more the new data value is affected by the previ-
ous value; a Filter Value of 100 results in no filtering. Consequently, the mini-
mum allowable filter value is 99.9.
For example, if the filtered value of the previous data point is 1000 and the Filter
Value is 80%, and the current unfiltered data value is 1500, the filtered value of
the current data is:
1100 = (1000 x .80) + 1500 (100 - .80) (EQ 2)
Thus, because the Filter Value is so high (80%), the filtered value of the new
data point is actually closer to the value of the previous data point. If, on the
other hand, the filter value was 20%, the filtered value of the new data point
would be 1400.
Rate - the frequency at which the channel value will be updated
Channel Type - the type of channel; The algorithms use the channel type, not
the channel name, to locate input data for their calculations; consequently, the
channel type assigned to a channel should not be changed.
Sensor Type - the sensor type used for the channel. Table 7-1 describes each
sensor type.
Connector - the number of the connector that the channel sensor is connected
to. For analog sensors, select from 1A to 23A; for digital sensors, select a from
1D to 14D.
Conversion Factor/Conversion Addition - used by the DAQ to convert the
channel to some unit other than English units. The channel value that the DAQ
sends out to the TPOT devices and Calconf will be the English channel value
multiplied by the conversion factor and then added to the conversion addition.
Function - configures a function to execute when a digital interrupt occurs.
Operator can/cannot modify channel - If this field reads “Operator can mod-
ify channel”, then the operator can manually enter values for the field at the
VXC using the “Modify Channel” option. For example, the operator may need

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to enter the value for depth or for number of lines strung. If the field reads
“Operator cannot modify channel”, then the operator cannot manually enter val-
ues for the field.
Operator can/cannot zero channel- If this field reads “Operator can zero chan-
nel”, then the operator can manually set the channel data value to zero at the
VXC. If the field reads “Operator cannot zero channel”, then the operator cannot
zero the channel.
Operator can/cannot activate channel - This field tells if the channel’s
“active” setting can be changed at the VXC using the “Active Channel” option.
(The channel’s “active” setting is specified using the “Channel is/is not initially
active field.) Table 7-2 explains how to use these options.
Channel is / is not initially active - This field tells if the channel is currently
active. If the field reads “Channel is initially active”, then algorithms may use
the channel’s data values to compute values for derived channels. If the field
reads “Channel is not initially active”, then the channel’s data values are not
used to compute values for derived channels.
To change the channel from active to inactive at the VXC, and vice versa ,
“Operator can activate channel” must be selected. Otherwise, the channel cannot
be changed by the operator. Table 7-2 illustrates how to use the options.
Channel value cannot be negative - This field is used for channels whose val-
ues cannot be negative; channel values that would be negative are set to zero.
SPECTRUM ALGORITHM FLAG - This flag applies when a Spectrum 1000
is part of the system. Because the Spectrum display panel has a limited number
of display fields, some fields on the panel are used to display data for several
channels at different times. Algorithms control which channel’s values are dis-
played at any given time, based upon specified conditions.
Algorithm cannot deactivate channel - This option is selected whenever the sys-
tem does not include a Spectrum 1000. When the system does include a Spec-
trum 1000, this option is selected for channels that are either never displayed or
are always displayed (i.e. this channel does not share its display field with any
other channel) on the Spectrum display panel.
Algorithm can activate channel (channel is now active) - When a channel is
active, its value is displayed on the Spectrum 1000 display panel. If two or more
channels will share one Spectrum display field, then one of the channels must be
initially configured as "channel now active" and the other(s) must be initially
configured as "channel now inactive" (see next).
Algorithm can activate channel (channel now inactive) - When a channel is inac-
tive, its value is not displayed on the Spectrum 1000 display panel. If two or
more channels will share one Spectrum display field, then one of the channels
must be initially configured as "channel now active" (see above) and the other(s)
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Table 7-1. Summary of Sensor Tapes
Sensor Type Description
No Sensor Used for channels that do not require a sensor.???keep this type???
Derived Used if input data gathered by other channel sensors is used to compute data
values for the channel. No sensor is used directly by channels with this sensor
type. For example, the Mud Volume channel has a “Derived” sensor because
sensor data from the Pit Volume channels is used to compute Mud Volume.
Voltage An analog sensor whose voltage is proportional to data values and ranges
between 0 and 5 volts, 0 and 10 volts or is a differential value between 1 and 5
volts.
Current An analog sensor that uses a 24-volt supply voltage to generate a 4-20 mA sig-
nal that is proportional to data values.
Rate A digital sensor that measures rate inputs, i.e. strokes per minute.
Event A digital sensor used to measure events for channels that are also configured
as rate channels; for example, any of the Pump Count channels.
Event Only A digital sensor used to measure events for channels that are only configured
as event channels; for example, the motion compensator encoder
Switch A digital sensor used to measure the on/off status of an input signal, such as the
top drive/rotary table switch.
Smart A sensor that gathers and processes data and then passes the processed data
to TOTAL. For example, all VIP+ channels are configured as smart sensors.
String Used for the Rig Activity channel to make labels available for designating cur-
rent rig activity, such as Drilling or Tripping.
Slave DAQ Used only at the master DAQ to designate channels whose sensors are con-
nected to a slave DAQ.
EDMS Sensor Used when the channel is receiving data from an E-DEPTH sensor.
Manual Value Used for channels that represent a constant value, such as Lines Strung.
Dig Int Func Used to configure a preprogrammed function to execute when a digital interrupt
occurs.
Timer Used to identify a channel as a timer.
Copy Used to duplicate the value of another channel.

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Table 7-2. How to Use Channel Active Options
If... Then Use These Options... Explanation
Pit Volume 5 will always 1. Channel is initially active and 1. “Channel is initially active” allows
be used to compute the 2. Operator cannot activate channel the channel’s data to be used to com-
total mud volume for the pute total mud volume.
Mud Volume channel
2. “Operator cannot activate channel”
prevents the operator from deactivat-
ing the channel at the VXC using the
“Active Channel” option.
Pit Volume 5 will occa- 1. Operator can activate channel. “Operator can activate channel”
sionally be used to com- allows the operator to use the VXC’s
pute total volume for the “Active Channel” option to enable Pit
Mud Volume channel. Volume 5 when it will be used to com-
pute total mud volume and to deacti-
vate it when it will not be used.
Pit Volume 5 will never 1. Channel is not initially active and 1. “Channel is not initially active” pre-
be used to compute total 2. Operator cannot activate channel vents the channel’s data from being
mud volume for the Mud used to compute total mud volume.
Volume channel
2. “Operator cannot activate channel”
prevents the channel from being acti-
vated at the VXC using the “Active
Channel” option.
7-3-9 ADD + EDIT Channels

Use [ADD + EDIT] to add a channel to the system channel list and then edit the channel
and/or sensor configurations as follows:
1. From the SYSTEM/DAQ Configuration screen (Figure 7-3), highlight ADD +
EDIT and press ENTER. A submenu of available channels is displayed.
Channel numbers represent unconfigured/unassigned channels. Channels that
were configured and then deleted from the system channel list are listed by
name.
2. To add a channel, highlight the name/channel number and press ENTER. The
Channel Configuration screen is displayed for editing.
3. Edit the configuration as needed (Section 7-3-8).
4. Press the < ESC > key to exit. The [ADD + EDIT] submenu is displayed.
5. To add/edit another channel, repeat Steps 2 through 4. To exit, press the < Esc
> key. The submenu is closed.

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7-4 RIG ACTIVITY STRING CONFIGURATION

Use this option to add and delete rig activities from the Rig Activity String list for VXC displays.
In addition to strings for Rig Activity, this list also contains strings for channels that use textual
data instead of numeric data.
7-4-1 Rig Activity

In the Calconf software, a rig activity, such as drilling or tripping, is a category under
which related VXC screens are placed. For example, you might group all screens display-
ing channels related to drilling under DRILLING and all screens displaying channels
related to tripping under TRIPPING. This way, only screens pertinent to the selected rig
activity are displayed. Individual screens are assigned to rig activities using the “Set
Screen Mode” field on the VXC Screen Configuration screen (Section 9-4).
7-4-2 Rig Activity String

Rig Activity String entries list the order in which rig activities are displayed each time the
RIG ACT key is pressed. A maximum of 40 strings are available.
7-4-3 How to Edit the Rig Activity String

To edit the rig activity string, highlight RIG ACTIVITY STRINGS: [EDIT] from the
SYSTEM/DAQ Configuration screen (Figure 7-3) and press ENTER. The String Configu-
ration screen is displayed (Figure 7-5). To add and delete rig activities from the configura-
tion:
1. From the STRING CONFIGURATION screen, highlight the string to edit.
2. Type in the string name, up to 9 characters and press ENTER. The new string
name is displayed.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2, as needed. Press the < Esc > key or highlight [QUIT]
and press ENTER to exit.

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Figure 7-5. Rig Activity String Configuration Screen***get new screen
7-5 ALGORITHM CONFIGURATION

Use this option to add, edit and delete external algorithms.
An algorithm is a mathematical method for calculating data values from raw sensor input. When
the DAQ receives raw sensor input , it uses an algorithm that accounts for properties of the sensor
(i.e. sensor type, signal range, etc.) and the quantity being measured (i.e. mud volume, hook load,
etc.) to convert the raw input to engineering units.
CAUTION
Consult Field Engineering before using Algorithm Configuration. Complete
system failure could result from improper usage.
7-5-1 EDIT Algorithms

To edit an external algorithm:
1. From the SYSTEM/DAQ Configuration screen, highlight ALGORITHMS:
[EDIT] and press ENTER. The following message is displayed:
2. Highlight CONTINUE and press ENTER. The Edit Algorithm screen is dis-
played (Figure 7-6). From this screen you can edit, delete, insert or copy to a
file (list) the lines in the algorithm.

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Figure 7-6. Edit Algorithm Screen
7-5-1-1 Edit/Insert Lines
To edit a line in the algorithm, use the arrow keys to highlight the line, then
highlight EDIT and press ENTER. The EDIT submenu is displayed (Figure 7-
7). This submenu contains generic framework statements from which to build
an algorithm statement.
Likewise, to insert a line into the algorithm, highlight the line above which you
want to insert a line; then highlight INSERT and press ENTER.
The framework statements can be grouped as follows:

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• dest = These statements can be used to define how a value is

calculated. For example, the statement dest = op1 - op2 may
mean that the destination channel value will equal the value of
the channel op1 minus that of channel op2.
• IF statements - State an action to take if the stated condition
exists. For example, the statement IF op1 < op2 means that if
the value of channel op1 is less than that of channel op2, pro-
ceed to the next statement in the algorithm.
• ELSE statements - State the alternative action to take for an IF
statement. Using the above example, IF op1 < op2, the ELSE
statement describes the appropriate action when op2 is less than
or equal to op1.
• END IF Describes the condition under which to end the algorithm.
• RUN INTERNAL alg - Executes the specified internal algorithm
• JUMP TO line - Used to skip one or more steps in the algo-
rithm by proceeding to some specified line
• END ALGORITHM - Used to designate the end of the algo-
rithm
Figure 7-7. Algorithm EDIT Submenu

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7-5-1-2 Example: Edit a Line in an Algorithm
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the line to edit, then highlight
EDIT and press ENTER. The EDIT submenu is displayed (Fig-
ure 7-7).
2. Select a framework statement from the submenu. The following
screen is displayed. The framework statement is displayed in the
FUNCTION EDITOR box (dest = op1 - op2), with the first vari-
able highlighted (dest) and a submenu of available value types for
dest.
3. Select the desired value type from the submenu and press
ENTER. A submenu of available channels is displayed (below).
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4. The second field in the framework statement is highlighted (op1)

and the type submenu is displayed (below). Select a type and
press ENTER.
5. The channel submenu is displayed. Select a channel and press

ENTER. The third field in the framework statement is high-
lighted (op2) and the type submenu is displayed.

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6. Repeat the procedure in Steps 4 and 5 until all variables in the

framework statement have been specified. At this time, the sub-
menu closes and the algorithm is displayed, with the edited line
highlighted.
7. Highlight QUIT and press ENTER to exit. Select SAVE to save
the changes. Otherwise, select ABORT. Refer to Section 7-7 to
exit SYSTEM/DAQ Configuration.
7-5-1-3 Delete Lines
To delete a line from an algorithm, use the arrow keys to highlight the line to
delete, then highlight DELETE (Figure 7-6) and press ENTER. The line is
deleted. Repeat as needed to delete lines. Highlight QUIT and press ENTER to
exit. Select SAVE to save the changes. Otherwise, select ABORT. Refer to
Section 7-7 to exit SYSTEM/DAQ Configuration.
7-5-1-4 List an Algorithm
The LIST option (Figure 7-6) copies the displayed algorithm to a file labelled
alg.out, stored in the Calconf directory. The algorithm is appended to the end of
the file. To use LIST to copy the currently displayed algorithm to alg.out, use
the arrow keys to highlight LIST and press ENTER. A message is displayed
which tells you that the algorithm will be appended to alg.out.
7-5-2 ADD + EDIT Algorithms

Use this option to add new algorithms. First, the name of the new algorithm must be added
to the list of available algorithms; then the algorithm must be created, using [EDIT].
To add an algorithm, highlight ALGORITHMS: [ADD + EDIT] from the SYSTEM/DAQ
Configuration screen and press ENTER. The following message is displayed:

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Highlight the Algorithm name: field and enter the name of the new algorithm. Then high-
light CONTINUE and press ENTER. A blank algorithm screen (below) is displayed.
Refer to Sections 7-5-1-1 and 7-5-1-2 to create the algorithm statements.
7-5-3 DELETE Algorithms

To delete an external algorithm from the configuration:
1. From the SYSTEM/DAQ Configuration screen, highlight ALGORITHMS:
[DELETE] and press ENTER. You are prompted to enter a password.
2. Type-in the password and press ENTER. A submenu of external algorithms is
displayed.
3. Select the algorithm to delete and press ENTER. The following message is
displayed. To delete the algorithm, highlight DELETE and press ENTER.

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4. If the algorithm is required to compute the value for a configured channel, a

message like the following is displayed; press ENTER
.
5. Repeat Step 3 to delete algorithms. Press <Esc> to exit.

7-6 TEN POINT TABLE CONFIGURATION

Use this option to create ten point tables. Up to four tables can be created.
A ten point table describes the relationship between raw data values and engineering units, if the
relationship is not linear. It consists of 10 raw data values and their corresponding values in engi-
neering units.
Ten point tables can be used in Algorithm Configuration (Section 7-5) and in Calibration (Chapter
14). In Algorithm Configuration, they can be added to the algorithms for those channels whose raw
data values do not vary linearly with the engineering units they are displayed in. In Calibration,
Ten Point Table #4 is used in calibrating EDMS sensors.
7-6-1 Create a Ten Point Table

To create a ten point table to use in calibration, follow the steps below:
1. From the SYSTEM/DAQ Configuration screen, highlight TEN POINT
TABLES: [EDIT] and then press ENTER. A submenu of the four, ten point
tables is displayed.
2. Highlight the ten point table to edit and press ENTER. The Ten Point Table
Configuration screen (Figure 7-8) is displayed.
3. Select the first line in the INPUT column. When selected, the arrow to the left
of the number is displayed in reverse video.

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4. Type in the number that represents the initial raw counts received. This num-
ber is the minimum raw counts displayed on the Calibration screen (Chapter
14) or on the INPUTS—RAW VALUES screen of the DIAGNOSTICS func-
tion (Figure 6-5).
5. Select the first line in the OUTPUT column, then type in the number, in engi-
neering units, that corresponds to the initial raw counts entered in the INPUT
column.
6. While increasing the sensor output, move down each column and repeat Steps
3, 4 and 5, as needed, to define the relationship between raw counts and engi-
neering units. It is not necessary to enter 10 pairs of data.
7. When the last data pair has been typed in, press ENTER to save the data. Then
press the < Esc > key or highlight QUIT and press ENTER. The SYSTEM/
DAQ Configuration screen is displayed, with the Ten Point Table submenu
displayed.
8. Repeat Steps 2 through 7 to edit other ten point tables or press <Esc> to exit.
Figure 7-8. Ten Point Table Configuration Screen

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7-7 EXITING SYSTEM/DAQ CONFIGURATION

7-7-1 Process Scheduling
When you exit System/DAQ configuration, Calconf uses the new information to schedule
channel processing. Calconf considers the following factors to establish processing prior-
ity:
• Rate - The rate is the frequency that the channel value will be updated.
Calconf gives the highest priority to channels with the highest rates.
• Channel Number - Calconf begins scheduling the lowest channel num-
ber
• Sensor Type - Calconf gives priority to channels whose sensor type is an
actual sensor (i.e., not derived).
7-7-2 Exiting
1. To exit System/DAQ configuration, press the Esc key from the SYSTEM/
DAQ Configuration screen or highlight QUIT and press ENTER. At this
time, Calconf begins scheduling channel processing according to the new con-
figuration.
If Calconf determines that it is not possible to schedule all channels with the
new configuration, the following message is displayed.
2. To edit the new configuration, highlight CONTINUE EDITING and press

ENTER; then edit the appropriate rates and sensor types, if possible.
To revert to the prior DAQ configuration, highlight RESTORE PRIOR CON-

FIGURATION and press ENTER. Then edit the configuration as needed.
3. Exit System/DAQ configuration with the modified configuration. If there are
no process scheduling problems, the following message is displayed as Cal-
conf compares the modified configurations with those in the DAQ.

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4. When a discrepancy between what is stored in the DAQ and what’s being sent
to the DAQ is detected, a message similar to the following is displayed. In the
example message below, the discrepancy was detected in the channel configu-
ration. For SYSTEM/DAQ configuration, errors might be detected in the
channel, rig activity string, algorithm and ten point table configurations.
5. Make a selection as follows:

• SEND ALL TO DAQ - Send all configuration records to the DAQ; this
means to overwrite the channel, rig activity string, algorithm and ten point
table configurations in the DAQ with those in memory.
• SEND THIS RECORD - In the above example, the channel configura-
tion record does not match that stored in the DAQ. Select this to over-
write only the channel configuration in the DAQ with the one in memory.
• RETRIEVE ALL FROM DAQ - Select this to overwrite all configura-
tion records in memory with those from the DAQ; this means the channel,
rig activity string, algorithm and ten point table configurations.
• RETRIEVE THIS RECORD - In the above example, the channel con-
figuration record does not match that stored in the DAQ. Select this to
overwrite the channel configuration in memory with that from the DAQ.
The Calconf main menu is displayed.

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CHAPTER 8
8-1 INTRODUCTION
The TIM (T-POT Interface Module) is a device used in conjunction with a printer/plotter to gener-
ate paper plots of channel data. It converts data from the DAQ to a format that the printer/plotter
can read and then forwards the formatted data to the printer/plotter. This chapter contains instruc-
tions for initial configuration of a TIM, which consists of the following:
• adding TIMs to and deleting TIMs from the system
• TIM channel configuration
• TIM print/plot configuration
Figure 8-1 outlines the general procedure for TIM configuration of a new system. For instructions
on modifying existing configurations, refer to Chapter 15.
8-2 THE TIM MASTER FILE

The TIM master file, MASTER.T10, can only be loaded into memory if its extension is changed to
“010”. Thus, if the TOTAL system contains a TIM, we recommend renaming the TIM master file
in DOS, before initializing the Configuration and Calibration software. To do this, enter the fol-
lowing command from the directory containing the master file:
RENAME MASTER.T10 MASTER.010
The master file is renamed and will be loaded automatically if the [LOAD ALL] option is used.
8-3 TIM DEVICE ID’s

The Configuration and Calibration software assigns each TIM a permanent number, called a
device ID. The ID of the first, or only, TIM is 0 (TIM #0); if an additional TIM is added, it is
assigned device ID #1. The device ID is not affected by the subsequent addition or deletion of a
second TIM. For example, if TIM #0 is deleted from a system containing two TIMs, the remaining
TIM will still be TIM #1.
NOTE
The device ID must also be set at the TIM. Refer to the TIM manual for
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8-4 ADD/DELETE DEVICES

Follow the steps below to add/delete TIMs from the system.
NOTE
A TOTAL system cannot contain more than two TIMs.
1. From the Configuration and Calibration Main Menu (Figure 4-2), highlight “CON-
FIGURATION” and press ENTER. The submenu shown in Figure 7-2 is displayed.
2. Highlight T-POT INTERFACE MODULE and press ENTER. The TIM device screen
(Figure 8-2) is displayed, indicating that there is one TIM in the system (UNIT 0) and
its device ID is 0.
3. To add a TIM, highlight ADD and press ENTER. The TIM is added to the system and
[UNIT 1] is displayed on the TIM device screen.
To delete a TIM, highlight DELETE below the device to be removed and then press ENTER.
The following message is displayed:
SELECT NO TO KEEP THE TIM IN THE SYSTEM. SELECT YES TO DELETE IT.
4. When the necessary devices have been added/deleted, the remaining TIMs can be con-
figured.
8-5 THE TIM CONFIGURATION MENU

To configure a TIM, highlight the TIM (UNIT 0, UNIT 1) from the TIM Device screen (Figure 8-
2) and press ENTER. The TIM Configuration Menu screen (Figure 8-3) is displayed. From this
screen, the following options are available:
• create a TIM channel list by deleting channels from and/or adding channels to the
DEVICE CHANNELS: [EDIT] submenu
• edit individual channel configurations
• add or delete prints/plots from the configuration
• edit print/plot configurations
8-6 DEVICE CHANNEL CONFIGURATION

Use this option to create a channel list for the TIM and to edit channel configurations.
8-6-1 TIM Channel List

The TIM channel list is displayed on the DEVICE CHANNELS: [EDIT] submenu (Figure
8-4). It should contain all channels available for print/plot display.
The TIM master file, MASTER.010, tags the most commonly printed/plotted channels as
TIM channels and it is these channels that make up the default DEVICE CHANNELS:
[EDIT] submenu. However, only channels on the System channel list (Paragraph 7-3-1)
are available to the TIM. Thus, if channels tagged for the TIM default channel list were
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available to the TIM. These channels are designated as UNCONFIGURED on the

DEVICE CHANNELS: [EDIT] submenu and should be deleted.
NOTE
If a TIM is added to the system after SYSTEM/DAQ configuration, it
has no default channels (i.e. its DEVICE CHANNELS: [EDIT] submenu
is empty). However, all channels on the System channel list are listed
on the DEVICE CHANNELS: [ADD] submenu and can be added.
8-6-2 TIM Required Channels

All channels used as TIM Print/Plot Update Events must be on the TIM channel list.
8-6-3 Device-Specific Channel (XXXXXX.CHN)

A device-specific channel is listed on the DEVICE CHANNELS: [ADD] submenu. This
channel is named XXXXXX.CHN, where XXXXXX represents the name of the master files
or data files loaded from floppy. The purpose of this channel is to provide the name of the
master files or data files used and the date that the files were created or last edited.
To view the creation date, follow the steps below:
1. Add the channel to the TIM channel list by highlighting it and then pressing
ENTER. The channel is removed from the ADD submenu.
2. Press the < Esc > key to exit the ADD submenu.
3. Highlight EDIT and press ENTER. The EDIT submenu is displayed.
4. Press the END key to go to the end of the submenu. This highlights the device
master channel.
5. Press ENTER. The device master channel screen is displayed (Figure 8-5).
The date that the file was created or last edited is presented to the right of the
file name, as day-month-year. For example, in Figure 8-5, the MASTER.CHN
configuration was used and it was created or last edited on May 6, 1992.
6. To exit the screen, press the <Esc > key or highlight QUIT and press ENTER.
8-6-4 ADD Channels

Use the DEVICE CHANNELS: [ADD] option to add channels to the TIM channel list, as
follows:
1. From the TIM CONFIGURATION screen (Figure 8-3), highlight ADD and
press ENTER. A submenu of available channels is displayed.
2. Highlight the channel to add and then press ENTER. The channel is added to
the TIM channel list and removed from the submenu.
4. When the necessary channels have been added, press the < Esc > key. The
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Use the DEVICE CHANNELS: [DELETE] option to remove channels from the TIM
channel list, as follows:
1. From the TIM CONFIGURATION screen (Figure 8-3), highlight DELETE
and press ENTER. The TIM channel list is displayed.
2. Highlight the channel to delete and then press ENTER. The channel is
removed from the TIM channel list and from the submenu.
4. When the necessary channels have been deleted, press the <Esc> key. The
submenu is closed.
8-6-6 EDIT Device Channel Configuration

Use the DEVICE CHANNELS: [EDIT] option to edit TIM channel configurations. From
the TIM CONFIGURATION screen (Figure 8-3), highlight EDIT and then press ENTER.
The TIM channel list is displayed. (Figure 8-4). Highlight the desired channel and press
ENTER. The Device Channel Configuration screen for that channel is displayed (Figure
8-6). Paragraph 8-6-7 explains how to edit the device channel configuration and Paragraph
8-6-8 summarizes each field on this screen.
8-6-7 How to Edit a Device Channel Configuration

Use the arrow keys or MOUSE to select fields on the Device Channel Configuration
screen. When selected, a field is displayed in reverse video and an instruction line explain-
ing how to edit the field is displayed at the bottom of the screen. For example, in Figure 8-
6 , “High high limit” is selected and the instruction line reads “Enter new value, (or <D>
to disable) then press <ENTER>”.
To edit a Device Channel Configuration screen field, follow the steps below:
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the field name. The name is displayed in
reverse video (Figure 8-6).
2. Type in the desired value for the field and press ENTER. The new value
replaces the old one.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2, to edit the necessary fields.
4. When all edits are made, press the < Esc > key or highlight QUIT and press
ENTER. The TIM CONFIGURATION screen is displayed.
8-6-8 Device Channel Configuration Screen Fields

The six fields on a Device Channel Configuration screen are summarized below.
Low low limit - “LLA” is plotted to the left of values that lie below the Low low limit.
Low limit - “LA” is plotted to the left of values that lie below the Low limit.
High limit - “HA” is plotted to the right of values that lie above the High limit.
High high limit - “HHA” is plotted to the right of values that lie above the High high
limit.

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Low plot scale - contains the value represented on the left side of paper plots. The value
may not exceed 8 characters (numbers and decimals).
High plot scale - contains the value represented on the right side of paper plots. The value
may not exceed 8 characters (numbers and decimals).

Use the ADD + EDIT option to add a channel to the TIM channel list and then edit the
channel configuration as follows:
1. From the TIM CONFIGURATION screen (Figure 8-3), highlight DEVICE
CHANNELS: [ADD + EDIT] and press ENTER. A submenu of available
2. Highlight the channel to add and then press ENTER. The Device Channel
Configuration screen for that channel is displayed for editing.
3. Edit the configuration as described in Paragraph 8-6-6.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3, as needed, to add and edit channels.
5. When the last channel has been added/edited, press the < Esc > key from the
ADD + EDIT submenu. The TIM CONFIGURATION screen is displayed.
8-7 PRINT/PLOT CONFIGURATION

Using a TIM and an Epson LQ2550 or HP Paint Jet printer, real-time data can be displayed on
paper plots. The TIM converts DAQ data into a format that the printer can read and forwards the
formatted data to the printer. PLOT CONFIGURATION is used to create, modify and delete the
plot configurations that describe these paper plots and to add and delete devices for which plot
configurations can be generated.
Epson-generated plots contain up to eight columns; HP-generated plots contain up to five columns.
The first column of each plot is numerical and contains time and depth data, provided those chan-
nels are defined in the system. All other columns contain data for a maximum of three channels per
column, displayed numerically or graphically in user-specified colors. Within each column, all
data must be displayed either numerically or graphically.
A maximum of 20 plot configurations can be assigned to each TIM.
8-7-1 Plot Types

Three types of plots are available:

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• Print - data is displayed numerically; data values for each channel are
printed at the rate the data is sampled (sample rate).
• Plot - data is displayed graphically as points on a scaled chart; data values
are held in a buffer until 24 data values are collected and then they are
plotted.
• Mixed - contains columns of numerically displayed data and columns of
graphically displayed data. Graphical data is held in a buffer until 24 data
values are collected; then all 24 data points are plotted. Numerical data for
one channel is printed each time 24 data values are collected. Within each
numerical column:
If there is one numerical channel, then every 24th data value is printed.
If there are two numerical channels, then every 48th data value is printed, with the first
channel listed printed after the first 24 data points and the second channel printed after the
first 48 data points are collected.
If there are three numerical channels, then every 72nd data value is printed. The first chan-
nel value is printed after the first 24 data points, the second channel value is printed after
the first 48 data points and the third channel value is printed after the first 72 data points
are collected.
8-7-2 The Plot Header

In Column One, the header contains the name of the Master Channel, i.e., the channel
upon which the sample rate is based (Update event, Paragraph 8-7-7). In all remaining col-
umns, the header contains the name and units of each channel displayed in the column. If
the column contains printed data values, the header contains the alarm limits for each
channel. If the column contains plotted data, the header contains the left and right limits of
the plot.
8-7-3 Plot Scales

Each graphical data column is divided vertically into fourths: 0-25%, 25%-50%, 50%-
75% and 75%-100% of the range in plot values for each channel in the column. For exam-
ple, in Column Two in Figure 8-7, the vertical lines represent 40, 80 and 120 k-lbs for
HOOK LOAD and 20, 40 and 60 k-lbs for BIT WEIGHT.
The area between horizontal lines in graphical data columns contains fifty data points.
In graphical data columns, color-coded arrows are used to represent data values that lie
outside the plot range. These arrows are plotted in the color of the channel whose data
value is out of the plot range and point in the direction that the data point would be if it
were plotted.
8-7-4 Alarm Indicators

In numerical data columns, “LLA” or “LA” is plotted to the left of values that lie below
the Low Low or Low alarm limit. Likewise, “HHA” and “HA” is plotted to the right of
values that lie above the High or High High alarm limit.
8-7-5 EDIT Plot Configurations

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From the TIM CONFIGURATION screen (Figure 8-3), highlight EDIT and then press
ENTER. A submenu of existing print/plots is displayed. Highlight the desired print/plot
and press ENTER. The Print/Plot Configuration screen for that print/plot is displayed
(Figure 8-8). Paragraph 8-7-6 explains how to edit the Print/Plot Configuration screen and
Paragraph 8-7-7 summarizes each field on this screen.
8-7-6 How to Edit a Print/Plot Configuration

Figure 8-8 is the Print/Plot Configuration screen that describes the plot shown in Figure 8-
7. Refer to these two figures while reading this paragraph. On the Print/Plot Configuration
screen, each six-line block describes one column on the paper plot. From left to right, the
upper row of blocks describes plot columns two, four, six and eight, and the bottom row
describes plot columns three, five and seven. The first, third and fifth lines in each block
contain the names of channels displayed in that column. The second, fourth and sixth lines
describe the color and display type (print or plot) for each channel.
Use the arrow keys or MOUSE to select fields on the Print/Plot Configuration screen.
When the Print/Plot name, Print/Plot type, Update event and Update interval fields are
selected, they appear in reverse video. When any other field on the screen is selected, a
white box is displayed to the left of the field name. When a field is selected, an instruction
line explaining how to edit the field is displayed at the bottom of the screen. For example,
in Figure 8-8, the “Print/Plot name” field is selected and the instruction is to “Enter print/
plot name”.
How a field is edited depends upon the type of field it is. The Print/Plot Configuration
screen contains two field types. One type requires you to type in a value using the key-
board. To change the field value, type in the new value and press ENTER; the new value is
displayed. The two fields listed below are this type:
• Print/Plot name
• Update interval
A second field type provides a submenu of selections. To edit this field type, highlight the
field and then press ENTER; the submenu is displayed. Then use the arrow keys to select
a submenu item and press ENTER; the new selection is displayed. The following fields
are this type:
• All channel name fields
• All channel display type/display color fields
• Print / Plot type
• Update event
When all edits have been made, press the < Esc > key or highlight QUIT and press
ENTER. The TIM CONFIGURATION screen is displayed.
8-7-7 Print/Plot Configuration Screen Fields

The fields on the Print/Plot Configuration screen are summarized below.
Print/Plot name - contains the name of the plot (maximum 13 characters).
Channel Name - contains the name of the channel whose data is displayed. Three chan-
nels may be displayed per column.
Color - contains the display color of the channel listed immediately above it.

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Print/Plot type - contains PLOT, PRINT or MIXED, depending upon whether data is dis-
played graphically (PLOT), numerically (PRINT) or both graphically and numerically
(MIXED). On MIXED displays, within each three-channel column, either printed or plot-
ted data can be displayed. The display type of the first channel in each column determines
the display type for the other channels in that column.
Update event - The rate that data is sampled for the plot is based upon the “update inter-
val” and upon changes in the data values of a user-specified channel; this channel is
referred to as the “update event” or “Master Channel” (Table 8-1).
Table 8-1. Plot Configuration Update Events and Update Intervals
Update Event Update Interval Description
*TIME 1 Data for the plot is sampled at a rate of once per second.
TIME 60 Data for the plot is sampled at a rate of once per minute.
*DEPTH 1 Data for the plot is sampled once per drilled foot.
DEPTH .1 Data for the plot is sampled once per tenth of a drilled foot
(used with a shaft encoder).
DATE 1 Data for the plot is sampled once every tenth of a 24-hour
period.
Channel 1 Data for the plot is sampled each time there is a .1 change in
the data value (in engineering units) of the specified channel.
For example, if HOOK LOAD is the update event and its units
are k-lbs, then data for the plot is sampled every time the
HOOK LOAD data value changes by .1 k-lbs, or 100 lbs.
Channel 10 Data for the plot is sampled each time the data value of the
specified channel changes by one engineering unit. For
example, if HOOK LOAD is the update event and its units are
k-lbs, then data for the plot is sampled every time the HOOK
LOAD data value changes by 1 k-lb, or 1000 lbs.
* “TIME” and “DEPTH” are the rec-

ommended update events.
Update interval - Use the “update interval” to sample data at a rate slower than that
defined by the “update event”. The update interval is a multiple of the update event; it is
the number of times the update event must occur before data is sampled for the plot. For
example, if the update event is TIME and the update interval is 60, then data is sampled
once every 60 seconds.
The maximum update interval is 256; i.e. the slowest rate that data can be recorded is 256
times the rate of the update event. For TIME, this is 256 seconds. For DEPTH, if the chan-
nel units are feet, this is 25.6 feet.

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8-7-8 ADD Plots

Use the DEVICE PRINT/PLOTS: [ADD] option to add new plots to the TIM configura-
tion. A maximum of 20 plot configurations can be assigned. To add plots, follow the steps
below:
1. From the TIM CONFIGURATION screen (Figure 8-3), highlight ADD and
press ENTER. A default Print/Plot Configuration screen is displayed (Figure
8-9).
2. Refer to Paragraphs 8-7-6 and 8-7-7 to edit the default screen to describe the
plot configuration.
3. When complete, press the < Esc > key. The TIM CONFIGURATION Menu
screen is displayed.
4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3, as needed, to add print/plots.
8-7-9 DELETE Plots

Use the DEVICE PRINT/PLOTS: [DELETE] option to delete TIM print/plots, as follows:
1. From the TIM CONFIGURATION screen (Figure 8-3), highlight DELETE
and press ENTER. A submenu of print/plots is displayed.
2. Highlight the appropriate print/plot and press ENTER. The following mes-
sage is displayed:
3. Select NO to keep the print/plot; select YES to delete it. The TIM CONFIGU-
RATION screen and DELETE submenu are displayed.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3, as needed, to delete print/plot configurations.
5. To exit, press the < Esc > key. The submenu is closed and the TIM CONFIG-
URATION screen is displayed.
8-8 EXITING TIM CONFIGURATION

To exit TIM Configuration, press the < Esc > key or highlight QUIT from the TIM CONFIGURA-
TION screen and press ENTER. The TIM Device Screen (Figure 8-2) is displayed. To add or edit
another TIM, make the appropriate selection. To exit, press the <Esc > key or highlight QUIT and
press ENTER. The following message is displayed:
Select SEND to send the new configuration to the DAQ and overwrite the configuration stored
there. Messages are displayed as pertinent configurations are sent to the DAQ.
Select ABORT to keep the new configuration in memory but not overwrite that stored in the DAQ.
Note, however, that if ABORT is selected, any subsequent operations, such as re-entering TIM
Configuration, will cause data retrieved from the DAQ to overwrite the new configuration in mem-
ory.
The Configuration and Calibration Main Menu screen is displayed.

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CHAPTER 9
9-1 INTRODUCTION
The Visulogger XC Graphics Display is a monitor, with attaching keypad, that is used to display
and monitor sensor data. It is designed for use on the rig floor. Using the keypad, the operator can
select and edit display screens, set alarm limits and control channel functions (i.e. activate/deacti-
vate channels, zero channel values, etc.).
The SAC has basically the same functionality as the VXC, except that it is designed for use in safe
areas and can be used to generate hardcopy printouts of display screens (if a printer/plotter is
attached and channel data is archived to disk). Additionally, SAC strip chart displays have higher
resolution than those of VXC’s.
This chapter contains instructions for initial configuration of a VXC/SAC, which consists of:
• adding/deleting devices
• VXC/SAC channel configuration
• VXC/SAC screen configuration
• VXC/SAC recorder configuration
• SAC print/plot configuration
• SAC disk archive
Figure 9-1 outlines the general procedure for VXC configuration of a new system. For instructions
on modifying existing configurations, refer to Chapter 17.
9-2 DEVICE ID’s

The Calconf software assigns each VXC/SAC a device ID, which is used to identify the device. No
distinction is made between VXC’s and SAC’s. The first device added is always 0, the second is
always 1, etc. This is true whether the device added is a master or slave.
For example: You are configuring a system that will have one master VXC with one slave and
one SAC. If you add the VXC master first, then the VXC slave, then the SAC, the master VXC
will be device 0, the slave will be device 1 and the SAC will be device 2.
Device ID’s are permanent; they are not changed when other devices are added/deleted. Using the
above example, if the slave device is deleted, the SAC will still be device 2.
NOTE
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ENTER
from System/DAQ
Configuration
(Figure 7-1)
Add VXC’s to or Delete VXC’s from

the System
(Paragraph 9-3)
Configure Device Channels

(Paragraph 9-5)
Create VXC Channel

Edit Individual Channel
List by Deleting
Configuration
Channels, if needed
Configure Device Screens

(Paragraph 9-6)
Configure Device Recorders

(Paragraph 9-7)
Exit VXC Configuration and Send

Configuration Data to the DAQ
(Paragraph 9-8)
EXIT to
Device Configuration
Figure 9-1. Initial VXC/SAC Configuration Procedure

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9-3 ADDING/DELETING DEVICES

9-3-1 Adding Devices
Follow the steps below to add devices to the system.
1. From the Calconf main menu (Figure 4-2), highlight CONFIGURATION and
press ENTER. The Configuration submenu (Figure 7-2) is displayed.
2. Highlight VISULOGGER XC GRAPHICS DISPLAY and press ENTER. The
VXC Device screen (Figure 9-2) is displayed. The default configuration con-
tains one master VXC with device ID 0, which is designated on this screen as
[MASTER 0].
Figure 9-2. VXC Device Screen
3. To add a VXC/SAC, highlight [ADD DEVICE] and press ENTER. The fol-
lowing message is displayed:
4. To add a master, highlight MASTER and press ENTER. To add a slave, high-
light SLAVE and press ENTER.

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If you are adding a slave and there is more than one master (e.g. Master 0 and
Master 2), the a message similar to the following is displayed. Select the master
for the new slave device.
5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to add devices. Press Esc or highlight [QUIT] and press
ENTER to exit. The new network configuration records are compared with
those in the DAQ. Select SEND ALL TO DAQ to write the new configuration
to the DAQ.
9-3-1-1 How Masters & Slaves are Listed on VXC Configuration Screen
Figure 9-3 shows how master and slave devices are listed on the VXC Device
screen. The sequence of events leading up to the configuration shown in this
example are as follows:
1. The first device in the system is MASTER 0; it is the default con-
figuration’s master device and was loaded automatically when
Calconf was initialized.
2. A slave device to MASTER 0 was added. This device is listed as
SLAVE 1(0) because it is a slave, its device ID is 1 and its master
is MASTER 0.
3. Another master device was added. This device is listed as MAS-
TER 2, because it is a master device and its device ID is 2.
4. A slave device to MASTER 2 was added. This device is listed as
SLAVE 3(2) because it is a slave, its device ID is 3 and its master
is MASTER 2.
Figure 9-3. Example: How Masters & Slaves are Listed

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9-3-2 Deleting Devices

When a master device is deleted from the system, its slave devices are automatically
deleted. Follow the steps below to delete devices.
1. From the Calconf main menu (Figure 4-2), highlight CONFIGURATION and
press ENTER. The Configuration submenu (Figure 7-2) is displayed.
2. Highlight VISULOGGER XC GRAPHICS DISPLAY and press ENTER. The
VXC Device screen (Figure 9-2) is displayed.
3. To delete a device from the system, highlight [DELETE DEVICE] and press
ENTER. A submenu of VXC’s/SAC’s is displayed, arranged by device ID.
4. Highlight the device to delete and press ENTER. The device is deleted and
the VXC Device screen is displayed.
5. Repeat Step 3 to delete additional devices from the system.
6. Press Esc or highlight [QUIT] and press ENTER to exit. The new network
configuration records are compared with those in the DAQ. Select SEND
ALL TO DAQ to write the new configuration to the DAQ.

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9-4 VXC/SAC CONFIGURATION

To configure a VXC/SAC, highlight the appropriate device from the VXC Device screen (Figure
9-2) and press ENTER. The VXC Configuration screen is displayed (Figure 9-4). From this
screen, the following options are available:
• create a VXC/SAC channel list
• edit VXC/SAC channel configurations
• add, delete or edit VXC/SAC screen configurations
• add, delete or edit VXC/SAC recorder configurations
• add, delete or edit SAC print/plot configuration
• use the keyboard option to configure the VXC/SAC keypad via Calconf
• edit SAC disk archive configuration
• save/load the VXC/SAC configuration to/from disk
Figure 9-4. VXC Configuration Screen
9-4-1 Primary Channel

The PRIMARY CHANNEL field (Figure 9-4) is used to specify the one channel whose
value will be displayed at the top center of all VXC screens. This is typically the Hole
Depth or Bit Position channel.
9-4-2 Disk Archive

This option is always available
9-4-3 Graphics
The GRAPHICS field (Figure 9-4) is used to specify if vertical strip charts will be dis-
played on any VXC/SAC screens. In most cases, this field should be set to enabled.

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9-4-4 Printer
The PRINTER field (Figure 9-4) is used to specify if a printer is enabled for printing cop-
ies of SAC screens. This field should be set to enabled if the system includes a SAC.
9-4-5 Smart Alarms

The SMART ALARMS field is used to enable/disable smart alarm processing. Only one
SAC in a system should have smart alarms enabled.
9-4-6 DAQ Horn

The DAQ HORN field is used to enable/disable a DAQ digital output to sound a horn for
CID/SAC alarms.
9-5 CHANNEL CONFIGURATION

Use this option to create a channel list for the VXC/SAC and to edit channel configurations:
• Channel list - defines those channels that can be displayed on the VXC/SAC
• Channel configuration - for each channel, this is used to specify the alarm limits
and range of data values that can be displayed
9-5-1 VXC Channel List

The VXC/SAC master file, MAST410.020, tags the most commonly displayed channels as
device channels, and these channels make up the default CHANNELS: [EDIT] submenu.
9-5-1-1 Relation to SYSTEM/DAQ Channel List
If any of the default VXC/SAC channels were deleted from the SYSTEM/DAQ
channel list during system configuration, they will not be available to the VXC/
SAC. These channels will be designated as UNCONFIGURED on the CHAN-
NELS: [EDIT] submenu. You must either go back to SYSTEM/DAQ configura-
tion and add the channels to the system channel list or delete the channels
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Figure 9-5. VXC CHANNELS [EDIT] Submenu
9-5-2 Internal Channel

INTERNAL CHN is the name of an internal channel that records the rate at which the
VXC/SAC screen is being updated. It is used for diagnostic purposes and is listed near the
end of the CHANNELS: [ADD] submenu.
9-5-3 ADD Channels

Use the CHANNELS: [ADD] option to add channels to the VXC/SAC channel list, as fol-
lows:
1. From the VXC Configuration screen (Figure 9-4), highlight ADD and press
ENTER. A submenu of available channels is displayed.
2. Highlight the channel to add and press ENTER. The channel is added to the
channel list.
4. Press the Esc key to exit. The submenu is closed.

Use the CHANNELS: [DELETE] option to remove channels from the VXC/SAC channel
list, as follows:
1. From the VXC Configuration screen (Figure 9-4), highlight DELETE and
press ENTER. The channel list is displayed.
2. Highlight the channel to delete and press ENTER. The channel is removed
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4. Press the Esc key to exit. The submenu is closed.
9-5-5 EDIT Channel Configuration

Use the CHANNELS: [EDIT] option to edit VXC/SAC channel configurations. From the
VXC Configuration screen (Figure 9-4), highlight EDIT and press ENTER. The channel
list is displayed (Figure 9-5). Highlight the desired channel and press ENTER. The Device
Channel Configuration screen for that channel is displayed (Figure 9-6).
9-5-6 How to Edit a Channel Configuration

Use the arrow keys or MOUSE to select fields on this screen. When selected, a field is dis-
played in reverse video and instructions are displayed along the bottom of the screen.
To edit fields on this screen, you either:
• Highlight the field name, then type-in a value using the keyboard and
press ENTER, or
• Highlight the field name, then press ENTER to display a submenu of
available values. Highlight the desired value and press ENTER.
Press the Esc key or highlight [QUIT] and press ENTER to exit. To exit VXC configura-
tion, refer to the end of this chapter.
Figure 9-6. Device Channel Configuration Screen
9-5-7 Device Channel Configuration Fields

The Device Channel Configuration fields are summarized below.
Low strip scale - the value to plot on the left side of strip charts for this channel
High strip scale - the value to plot on the right side of strip charts for this channel
Low bar scale - the value represented on the left side of horizontal bar graphs for this
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High bar scale - the value represented on the right side of horizontal bar graphs for this
channel
Low plot scale - the value represented on the left side of paper plots for this channel
High plot scale - the value represented on the right side of paper plots for this channel
Low limit - the value below which an alarm will sound and the channel value will be dis-
played in yellow (color systems) at the display device. This value cannot exceed eight
characters (numbers and decimal points). If no alarm is desired, enter disabled.
High limit - the value above which an alarm will sound and the channel value will be dis-
played in yellow (color systems) at the display device. This value cannot exceed eight
characters (numbers and decimal points). If no alarm is desired, enter disabled.
Low low limit - the value (maximum of eight characters, numbers and decimal points)
below which an alarm will sound and the channel value will be displayed in red (color sys-
tems) at the display device. An alarm sounds for the Low low limit and Low limit. When
used with Low limit, the Low low limit must be smaller than the Low limit. If no alarm is
desired, enter disabled.
High high limit - the data value (maximum of eight characters, numbers and decimal
point) above which an alarm will sound and the channel value will be displayed in red
(color systems) at the display device. An alarm sounds for the High high and High limit.
When used with High limit, the High high limit must be greater than the High limit. If no
alarm is desired, enter disabled.
Horn - controls whether the channel’s alarm horn will sound at the display device when
alarm limits are reached. When enabled, the alarm horn will sound when alarm limits are
reached. When disabled, the alarm horn will not sound, even if its alarm limits are
reached.
Disk archive - enables or disables this channel for disk archiving when disk archiving is
activated.

Use the ADD + EDIT option to add a channel to the device channel list and then edit the
1. From the VXC CONFIGURATION screen (Figure 9-3), highlight DEVICE
CHANNELS: [ADD + EDIT] and press ENTER. A channel submenu is dis-
played.
5. When the last channel has been added/edited, press the Esc key from the ADD
+ EDIT submenu. The VXC CONFIGURATION screen is displayed.

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9-6 SCREEN CONFIGURATION

Use this option to create VXC/SAC screen configurations and to add/delete screen configurations.
Calconf includes several default screen configurations, which represent the most commonly moni-
tored channels. However, you can edit these configuration to suit your specific needs or create new
ones.
9-6-1 EDIT Screen Configurations

Use SCREENS: [EDIT] to edit existing VXC/SAC screen configurations. From the VXC
Configuration screen (Figure 9-4), highlight EDIT and press ENTER. A submenu of
screens is displayed. Highlight the screen to edit and press ENTER. The Screen Configu-
ration menu is displayed (Figure 9-7). The fields on this screen are described in the fol-
lowing paragraphs.
Figure 9-7. Screen Configuration Menu
9-6-1-1 Screen Name
This field displays the name of the selected screen. To change the screen name,
highlight Screen name, type-in the new name and press ENTER. The new name
is displayed.
9-6-1-2 Restrictions
In some cases, it is necessary to prevent a screen from being edited/deleted from

the display device. To do this, a restriction is placed on the screen during con-
figuration. The Restrictions field displays either the restriction that has been
placed on the screen or the word NONE, if no restrictions have been placed on
it.
To view available restrictions, highlight Restrictions and press ENTER. A sub-
menu containing the following items is displayed:

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• NONE - There are no restrictions on this screen.
• CANNOT BE EDITED - This screen cannot be edited from
the display device. Note, however, that the screen can be
deleted from the display device.
• CANNOT BE DELETED - This screen cannot be deleted
from the display device; it can, however, be edited from the dis-
play device.
• CANNOT BE DELETED/EDITED - This screen cannot be
deleted or edited from the display device.
9-6-1-3 Recorder Basis
The Recorder basis field contains the name of the recorder that will be used for
strip chart displays on this screen. The recorder name indicates the range of data
that will be displayed on the strip chart. For example, if the recorder name is
"480 feet", then all strip charts on this screen will display the last 480 feet of
data; likewise, if the recorder name is 4 minutes, all strip charts on this screen
will display the last 4 minutes of data.
To view the available options, highlight Recorder basis and press ENTER; then
select from the submenu.
9-6-1-4 Set Screen Mode
Set Screen Mode is used to designate the Rig Activity modes (i.e. Drilling, Trip-
ping, etc.) under which the current screen can/cannot be displayed. For example,
a tripping screen would typically not be displayed during drilling.
To view the available options, highlight [Set Screen Mode] and press ENTER.
A submenu listing all modes is displayed (Figure 9-8).
Each entry on this submenu has its own submenu of available/not available. To
designate a mode in which the screen should/should not be available, highlight
the arrow to the left of the mode, press ENTER and select from the submenu. If
not available is selected for any individual mode, then the top entry will auto-
matically update to not available in all modes.
Figure 9-8. [Set Screen Mode] Submenu

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9-6-1-5 Screen Layout
Use Screen Layout to build display screens by specifying the individual objects
(e.g. strip charts, message boxes, etc.) that will make up each screen.
From the Screen Configuration menu, highlight [Screen Layout] and press
ENTER. The Screen Configuration screen (Figure 9-9) is displayed. It shows
the objects that make up the display screen. For example, in Figure 9-9, the con-
figuration screen shown was used to generate the display screen shown.
For new screens, the Screen Configuration looks like that in Figure 9-10. As
shown, it consists of 50 blocks, each containing a submenu of objects (Figure 9-
11) that can be combined to create a display screen. Most objects occupy more
than one block; for example, strip charts occupy all ten blocks in a column.
Table 9-1 lists each object and the number of blocks it occupies.
Table 9-1. VXC/SAC Screen Objects
Object Description Horizon- Vertical Example

tal Blocks Blocks
Strip Chart A strip chart with fixed left and right scale values 1 10 Figure 9-9
that can display data for1 or 2 channels
Wide Strip A wide strip chart with fixed left and right scale 2 10
values that can display data for 1 or 2 channels
EZ View A box that displays the channel name and chan- 2 2 Figure 9-9
nel value, where the channel value is very large.
Alpha Displays the channel name and channel value 2 1 Appendix B
Message 2 x 2 A box for displaying messages 2 2 -
Message 3 x 5 A box for displaying messages 3 5 Figure 9-12
Alpha Limit Displays the channel name, channel value and 3 1 Figure 9-12
alarm limits.
Alpha Bar Displays the channel name, channel value and 3 1 Figure 9-12
a horizontal bar graph of the channel value.
X/Y Chart 3 10
Mini View A box that displays the channel name and value 1 2 Figure 9-9
Auto Strip A strip chart whose left and right scale values 1 10
are automatically set based upon the initial
channel value. Can display data for 2 channels.
Auto Wide A wide strip chart whose left and right scale val- 2 10 Figure 9-12
ues are automatically set based upon the initial
channel value. Can display data for 2 channels
Drilloff Chart This is used only for drilloff tests to plot up to 3 10 Appendix B
three drilloff curves on one chart, where the hor-
izontal axis is feet/hour and the vertical axis is
Drilloff WOB.

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Table 9-1. VXC/SAC Screen Objects
Object Description Horizon- Vertical Example

tal Blocks Blocks
Empty An empty block 1 1 -
Pipe Tally A box for displaying pipe tally information 4 10 -
Label1 Displays text 1 1 -
Label2 Displays text 2 1 -
Screen Menu Displays Screen Names 2 1 -
Rig Menu Displays Rig Activities 2 1 -
Comment Displays Comments 2 1 -
Menu
Task Menu Displays Tasks for Rig Activities 2 1 -
Strip Scale Displays a Strip Scale 1 10 -
(used by Tracer/E-SAC only)
E-Rec Strip A strip chart that can display 1 or 2 channels 1 10 -
(used by Tracer/E-SAC only)
E-Rec Wide A wide strip chart that can display 1 or 2 chan- 2 10 -
nels (used by Tracer/E-SAC only)

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Display Screen
Figure 9-9. Drill Screen

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Figure 9-10. New Screen Configuration Screen
Figure 9-11. Object Submenu

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To build a new screen configuration:

1. Use the arrow keys to place the cursor next to an EMPTY object
and press ENTER. A submenu of objects is displayed (Figure 9-
11).
2. Select the desired object from the submenu. The object name is
displayed, followed by a [BLANK] entry.
3. Move the cursor next to the [BLANK] and press ENTER. A
channel submenu is displayed (Figure 9-12).
4. Select the channel to display in the object. The channel name is
displayed below the object name.
5. If the object can display more than one channel, select additional
channels as described in Steps 4 and 5.
NOTE
The channels listed on the submenu for all strip chart displays are
determined by the “Recorder basis” used for that screen. Channels that
were not assigned to the recorder in Recorder Configuration are not
available here (Section 9-7).
To an existing screen configuration:

1. Use the arrow keys to place the cursor next to the object to edit
and press ENTER. A submenu of objects is displayed (Figure 9-
11).
2. Select the desired object from the submenu. The object name is
displayed, followed by a channel name.
3. Move the cursor next to the channel name and press ENTER. A
channel submenu is displayed (Figure 9-12).
4. Select the channel to display in the object. The channel name is
displayed below the object name.
5. If the object can display more than one channel, select additional
channels as described in Steps 4 and 5.

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DELTA FLOW INFLUX ALARM!
FLOW OUT IS INCREASING, BUT

FLOW-IN IS STEADY.
A KICK IS POSSIBLE IF THIS TREND

CONTINUES.
Figure 9-12. Kick Smart Alarm: Configuration & Display Screen

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9-6-2 ADD Screens

Use the SCREENS: [ADD] option to add new screens to the VXC/SAC configuration. A
maximum of 20 screens can be assigned to one display device. To add screens, follow the
steps below:
1. From the VXC Configuration screen (Figure 9-4), highlight SCREENS:
[ADD] and press ENTER. A default Screen Configuration menu (Figure 9-7)
is displayed.
2. Refer to Section 9-6-1-5 to edit the default screen to create the desired screen
configuration.
3. When complete, press the Esc key. The Screen Configuration menu is dis-
played.
9-6-3 DELETE Screens

Use the SCREENS: [DELETE} option to delete VXC/SAC screen configurations, as fol-
lows:
press ENTER. A submenu of available screens is displayed.
2. Highlight the screen to delete and press ENTER. The following message is
displayed:
3. Select YES to delete the screen. The VXC Configuration screen and DELETE
submenu are displayed.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3, as needed, to delete screen configurations.
5. To exit, press the Esc key.
9-7 RECORDER CONFIGURATION

Recorder configurations specify the rate at which data is entered into the archive for strip chart dis-
play. Consequently, the recorder dictates the range of data that can be displayed at any one time.
Recorder configurations are typically based on either time or depth and are named according to the
range of time or depth that is displayed on the strip charts that use them. For example, the recorder
named "480 feet" will always display the last 480’ of data; likewise, the recorder named "30 min-
utes" will display the last 30 minutes of data.
Up to 20 recorders can be assigned to one VXC/SAC (five per RAM device installed in sockets E,
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more than 32 channels are needed for a recorder configuration, set up a second recorder with the
same parameters. This enables you to increase the number of records that can be displayed for
channels using the same recorder.
9-7-1 EDIT Recorder Configuration

Use the RECORDERS: [EDIT] option to edit existing recorder configurations. From the
VXC Configuration screen (Figure 9-4), highlight RECORDERS: [EDIT] and press
ENTER. A submenu of recorders is displayed. Highlight the recorder to edit and press
ENTER. The Recorder Configuration screen for the selected recorder is displayed (Figure
9-13).
To edit fields on this screen, use the arrow keys to select the field, then either:
• Type-in the new value and press ENTER, or
• Press ENTER and select from the submenu displayed.
9-7-1-1 Recorder Configuration Fields
The fields on the Recorder Configuration screen are summarized below.

Recorder name - the name and size of the recorder, up to 5 digits. For example,
if the recorder name is 200 feet, then the recorder will always contain the last
200 feet of data (i.e., 200 feet of data will be displayed on strip charts when this
recorder is used).
Event channel - the channel used to determine the rate at which channel data is
entered into the archive for strip chart display. TIME and HOLE DEPTH are the
recommended update events.
Direction - This field refers to strip charts only. In most cases, the direction
should be up, which means that data values are increasing (e.g., Values for the
Bit Position channel increase during drilling). However, when data values
decrease, the direction should be down (e.g., when Bit Position channel values
decrease while tripping out of the hole).
Channels - this portion of the screen lists the names of channels that will use the
recorder. Channels must be listed here in order to be displayed on strip charts
using that recorder.
9-7-1-2 Adding/Editing Recorder Channels
To add channels to a recorder, use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the
[BLANK] channel field and press ENTER. Then highlight the channel name on
the submenu and press ENTER.
To select/edit a channel, highlight the channel name and press ENTER. High-
light the desired channel from the submenu and press ENTER.

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Figure 9-13. Recorder Configuration Screen
Figure 9-14. Recorder Configuration: Adding Channels

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9-7-2 ADD Recorders

Use the RECORDERS: [ADD] option to add new recorders to the device configuration. A
maximum of 16 recorders can be assigned to one device. To add recorders, follow the
steps below
1. From the VXC Configuration screen (Figure 9-4), highlight ADD and press
ENTER. A default Recorder Configuration screen is displayed.
2. Edit the default screen as described in the preceding sections to create the
desired configuration.
3. When complete, press the Esc key. The VXC Configuration screen is dis-
played.
4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3, as needed, to add recorders.
9-7-3 DELETE Recorders

Use RECORDERS: [DELETE] to delete VXC recorder configurations, as follows:
press ENTER. A submenu of available recorders is displayed.
2. Highlight the recorder to delete and press ENTER. The following message is
displayed:
3. Select YES to delete the recorder. The VXC Configuration screen and
DELETE submenu are displayed.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3, as needed, to delete recorders.
5. To exit, press the Esc key. The VXC Configuration screen is displayed.

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9-8 PRINT/PLOTS
From a SAC, you can generate paper plots of channel data. The procedure for adding, deleting and
creating prints/plots for the SAC is exactly the same as for the TIM. Refer to Chapter 8 for instruc-
tions on adding, creating and deleting prints/plots.
9-8-1 Setup
Use PRINT/PLOT: [SETUP] to specify:
• Printer type - The printer can be an HP Paintjet or Epson.
• Initial printer state - The printer can either be initially on (active) or off
(inactive).
• Print/Plot - The name of the print/plot to produce.
To specify setup information:
1. Highlight PRINT/PLOT: [SETUP] from the VXC Configuration screen (Fig-
ure 9-4) and press ENTER. The PRINT/PLOT SETUP screen (Figure 9-15)
is displayed.
2. To change any of the selections, use the arrow keys to highlight the item and
press ENTER. A submenu is displayed. Select from the submenu.
3. To exit, press the Esc key or highlight [QUIT] and press ENTER.
Figure 9-15. Print/Plot Setup Screen
9-9 DISK ARCHIVE

This option is currently not used.

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9-10 EXITING VXC CONFIGURATION

To exit VXC Configuration, press the Esc key or highlight QUIT from the VXC Configuration
screen and press ENTER. The VXC Device Screen (Figure 9-2) is displayed. To add or edit
another VXC/SAC, make the appropriate selection. Otherwise, press the Esc key or highlight
QUIT and press ENTER. The following message is displayed as Calconf compares the modified
configurations with those in the DAQ.
When a discrepancy between what is stored in the DAQ and what’s being sent to the DAQ is
detected, a message similar to the following is displayed. Make a selection. The Calconf main
menu screen is displayed.

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CHAPTER 10
10-1 INTRODUCTION
The PCW (PC Workstation) is an IBM-compatible personal computer and monitor, with optional
plotter/printer. It uses the Visulogger Interface Program to display real-time and historical data on
the monitor and on paper and to compare data values to user-specified alarm limits. It also stores
data from the DAQ on the PC hard drive and can reformat these data files for import to spreadsheet
applications programs.
This chapter contains instructions for initial configuration of a PCW, which consists of:
• adding PCWs to and deleting PCWs from the system
• PCW channel configuration
• PCW screen configuration
• PCW plot configuration
• Drilloff file header configuration
Figure 10-1 outlines the general procedure for PCW configuration of a new system. For instruc-
tions on modifying existing configurations, refer to Chapter 15.
10-2 PCW DEVICE ID’s

The Calconf software assigns each PCW a permanent number, called a device ID. The ID of the
first, or only, PCW is 0 (PCW #0) and additional PCWs are assigned ID numbers beginning with 1
(PCW #1, PCW #2). The device ID is not affected by subsequent additions or deletions of PCWs.
For example, if PCW #0 is deleted from a system containing two PCWs, the remaining PCW will
still be PCW #1.
NOTE
The device ID must also be set at the PCW. Refer to the PCW manual to
set the device ID at the PCW.
10-3 ADD/DELETE DEVICES

Follow the steps below to add/delete PCWs from the system.
1. From the Calconf main menu (Figure 4-2), highlight “CONFIGURATION” and press
ENTER. The submenu shown in Figure 7-2 is displayed.

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2. Highlight PC WORKSTATION and press ENTER.
Figure 10-1. Configuration Submenu
The PCW device screen is displayed, indicating that there is one PCW in the system (UNIT 0)
and its device ID is 0.
Figure 10-2. PC Workstation Configuration Screen

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3. To add a PCW, highlight ADD and press ENTER. The PCW is added to the system
and [UNIT 1] is displayed on the PCW device screen.
To delete a PCW, highlight DELETE below the device to be removed and then press ENTER.
The following message is displayed:
Figure 10-3. Delete PC Workstation Screen
Select NO to keep the PCW in the system. Select YES to delete it.
4. When the necessary devices have been added/deleted, the remaining PCW’s can be
configured. To select and configure a PCW, refer to Paragraph 10-4.

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10-4 THE PCW CONFIGURATION SCREEN

To configure a PCW, highlight the PCW (UNIT 0, UNIT1, UNIT 2) from the PCW Device screen
(Figure 10-2) and press ENTER. The PCW Configuration Menu screen is displayed (Figure 10-4).
From this screen, the following options are available:
• create a PCW channel list by deleting channels from and/or adding channels to the
DEVICE CHANNELS: [EDIT] submenu
• edit individual channel configurations
• add or delete screens from the configuration
• edit screen configurations
• add or delete plots from the configuration
• edit plot configurations
Figure 10-4. PC Workstation Configuration Menu
10-5 DEVICE CHANNEL CONFIGURATION

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10-5-1 PCW Channel List

The PCW channel list is displayed on the DEVICE CHANNELS: [EDIT] submenu (Fig-
ure 10-5). It should contain all channels available for PCW display.
Figure 10-5. PCW Device Channels: [EDIT] Screen
The PCW master file tags the most commonly displayed channels as PCW channels, and
it is these channels that make up the default DEVICE CHANNELS: [EDIT] submenu.
However, only channels on the System channel list (Paragraph 7-3-1) are available to the
PCW. Thus, if channels tagged for the PCW default channel list were deleted from the
System channel list, they are not available to the PCW. These channels are designated as
UNCONFIGURED on the DEVICE CHANNELS: [EDIT] submenu and should be
deleted.
NOTE
If a PCW is added to the system after SYSTEM/DAQ configuration, it has
no default channels (i.e. its DEVICE CHANNELS: [EDIT] submenu is
empty). However, all channels on the System channel list are listed on the
DEVICE CHANNELS: [ADD] submenu and can be added.

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10-5-2 PCW Channel Requirements

HOLE DEPTH is a required PCW channel. It is listed at the top of the PCW DEVICE
CHANNELS: [EDIT] submenu and cannot be deleted.
CAUTION
You must configure the HOLE DEPTH channel first, otherwise the
PC Workstation will not operate properly.
10-5-3 Device-Specific Channel (XXXXXX.CHN)

A device-specific channel is listed on the DEVICE CHANNELS: [ADD] submenu. This
channel is named XXXXXX.CHN, where XXXXXX represents the name of the master files
or data files loaded from floppy. The purpose of this channel is to provide the name of the
master files or data files used and the date that the files were created or last edited.
Figure 10-6. PCW Device Specific Channel
To view the creation date, follow the steps below:

1. Add the channel to the PCW channel list by highlighting it and then pressing
ENTER. The channel is removed from the ADD submenu.
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3. Highlight EDIT and press ENTER. The EDIT submenu is displayed.
Figure 10-7. PCW Device Channel [EDIT] Submenu
4. Press the END key to go to the end of the submenu. The device master chan-
nel is highlighted.
Figure 10-8. Highlighted Device Master Channel

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5. Press ENTER. The device master channel screen is displayed (Figure 10-9).
The date that the file was created or last edited is presented to the right of the
file name, as day-month-year. For example, in Figure 10-9, the MAS-
TER.CHN file was created or last edited on September 26, 1997.
Figure 10-9. Device Master Channel Configuration Screen
6. To exit the screen, press the <Esc > key or highlight QUIT and press ENTER.

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10-5-4 ADD Channels

Use the DEVICE CHANNELS: [ADD] option to add channels to the PCW channel list as
follows:
1. From the PCW CONFIGURATION screen (Figure 10-4), highlight ADD and
press ENTER. A submenu of available channels is displayed.
Figure 10-10. PCW Device Channels [ADD]
2. Highlight the channel to add and then press ENTER. The channel is added to
the PCW channel list and removed from the ADD submenu.
4. When the necessary channels have been added, press the < Esc > key. The
submenu is closed.

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Use the DEVICE CHANNELS: [DELETE] option to remove channels from the PCW
channel list:
1. From the PCW CONFIGURATION screen (Figure 10-4), highlight DELETE
and press ENTER. The PCW channel list is displayed.
Figure 10-11. PCW Device Channels [DELETE] Submenu
2. Highlight the channel to delete and then press ENTER. The channel is
removed from the PCW channel list and from the [DELETE] submenu.
4. When the necessary channels have been deleted, press the <Esc> key. The
submenu is closed.
10-5-6 EDIT Device Channel Configuration

Use the DEVICE CHANNELS: [EDIT] option to edit PCW channel configurations. From
the PCW CONFIGURATION screen (Figure 10-4), highlight EDIT and then press
ENTER. The PCW channel list is displayed (Figure 10-5). Highlight the desired channel
and press ENTER. The Device Channel Configuration screen for that channel is displayed
(Figure 10-6). Paragraph 10-5-7 explains how to edit the device channel configuration and
Paragraph 10-5-8 summarizes each field on this screen.
10-5-7 How to Edit a Device Channel Configuration

Use the arrow keys or MOUSE to select a field on the Device Channel Configuration
screen. When a field is selected, it is displayed in reverse video and an instruction line
explaining how to edit the field is displayed at the bottom of the screen. For example, in
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Figure 10-12, “QUIT” is selected and the instruction line reads “Press ENTER to return to
device configuration menu”.
Figure 10-12. Example Device Channel Configuration Screen
How a field is edited depends upon the type of field it is. The Device Channel Configura-
tion screen contains two types of fields. One type requires you to type in a value using the
keyboard. To change the field value, highlight the field, then type in the new value and
press ENTER; the new value replaces the old one. The following fields are this type:
• Low scale
• High scale
• Low plot scale
• High plot scale
• Low limit
• High limit
The second field type provides a submenu of available selections. To edit this field type,
highlight the field and then press ENTER; a submenu is displayed. Then use the arrow
keys to highlight a submenu item and press ENTER. The new selection is displayed. The
“Horn” field is this type.
When all edits are made, press the < Esc > key. The PCW CONFIGURATION screen is
displayed.
10-5-8 Device Channel Configuration Screen Fields

The seven fields on a Device Channel Configuration screen are summarized below.
Low scale - the value to plot on the left side of the strip chart for this channel
High scale - the value to plot on the right side of the strip chart for this channel
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Low plot scale - the value represented on the left side of paper plots
High scale - the value represented on the right side of paper plots
Low limit - the data value below which an alarm will sound at the PCW. This data value
may not exceed eight characters (numbers and decimal points).
High limit - the data value above which an alarm will sound at the PCW. This data value
may not exceed eight characters (numbers and decimal points).
Horn - controls whether the channel’s alarm horn will sound at the PCW when alarm lim-
its are reached. If “enabled” is selected, then the channel’s alarm horn will sound when
alarm limits are reached. If “disabled” is selected, then the channel’s alarm horn will not
sound, even if its alarm limits are reached.

Use the ADD + EDIT option to add a channel to the PCW channel list and then edit the
1. From the PCW CONFIGURATION screen (Figure 10-4), highlight DEVICE
CHANNELS: [ADD + EDIT] and press ENTER. A submenu of available
5. When the last channel has been added/edited, press the < Esc > key from the
ADD + EDIT submenu. The PCW CONFIGURATION screen is displayed.
10-6 DEVICE SCREEN CONFIGURATION

Use this option to configure PCW display screens and to add/delete screen configurations. Three
screen types are available for displaying real-time and historical data. Data can be displayed
numerically and graphically, in horizontal bar graphs and vertical strip charts. Up to 14 screens can
be assigned to each PCW.
10-6-1 PCW Screen Types

Three screen types are available for displaying real-time and historical channel data
numerically and/or graphically. Channels whose data is displayed numerically are referred
to as “alpha channels”; channels whose data is displayed graphically are referred to as
“strip chart channels”.
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The three screen types are compared in Table 10-1 and illustrated in Figures 10-7 through
10-9.
Table 10-1. PCW Screen Types
Left Alpha Strip Chart

Screen Type
Channels Channels
Two Strip 5 Alpha 5 Two
Two Strip 9 Alpha 9 Two
Five Strip Charts None Five
Double Strip 5 Alpha 5 Two (1 strip)
10-6-2 TWO STRIP 5 ALPHA Screen

Figure 10-13 shows the TWO STRIP 5 ALPHA screen, used to display real-time data.
Data points are plotted at the rate of one record per minute, per second or per drilled foot,
as specified. Alpha channels are updated at the speed of the network, which is typically 2-
3 times per second.
Figure 10-13. Two Strip 5 Alpha Screen
10-6-3 TWO STRIP 9 ALPHA Screen

Figure 10-8 shows the TWO STRIP 9 ALPHA screen, used to display real-time data. Data
points are plotted at the rate of one record per minute, per second or per drilled foot, as
specified. Alpha channels are updated at the speed of the network, which is typically 2-3
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times per second. The bar graphs show channel data relative to channel alarm limits. Cur-
rent data values are displayed at the bottom of each chart, indicated by X’s in Figure 10-8.
Figure 10-14. Two Strip 9 Alpha Screen
10-6-4 FIVE STRIP CHARTS Screen

Figure 10-9 shows the FIVE STRIP CHARTS screen, used to display real-time or histori-
cal data. Real-time data points are plotted at the rate of one record per minute, per second
or per drilled foot, as specified, and current data values are displayed at the bottom of each
chart, indicated by X’s in Figure 10-9.
Figure 10-15. Five Strip Charts Screen
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10-6-5 DOUBLE STRIP 5 ALPHA Screen

Basically the same as the 2 strip 5 alpha, only there is one wide strip with two traces
recorded on it.
Figure 10-16. Double Strip 5 Alpha Screen
10-6-6 EDIT Screen Configurations

Use the DEVICE SCREENS: [EDIT] option to edit existing PCW screen configurations.
From the PCW Configuration screen (Figure 10-4), highlight EDIT and press ENTER. A
submenu of screens is displayed. Highlight the desired screen and press ENTER. The
Screen Configuration screen is displayed (Figure 10-13). Section 10-6-7 explains how to
edit this screen and Section 10-6-8 summarizes each field on the screen.
10-6-7 How to Edit a PCW Screen Configuration

Use the arrow keys or MOUSE to select a field on the Screen Configuration screen. When
selected, a field is either displayed in reverse video or a black box appears to the left of the
field name. An instruction line explaining how to edit the selected field is displayed at the
bottom of the screen. For example, in Figure 10-10, QUIT is selected and the instruction is
to “Press ENTER to return to device configuration menu”.
How a field is edited depends upon the type of field it is. The PCW Configuration Screen
contains two field types. One type requires you to type in a value using the keyboard. To
change the field value, type in the new value and press ENTER; the new value is dis-
played. The “Screen name” field is edited this way.
The second field type provides a submenu of available selections. To edit this field type,
highlight the field and then press ENTER; a submenu is displayed. Select the desired sub-
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menu item and press ENTER; the new selection is displayed. The following fields are this
type:
• Alpha channel fields (DEPTH to FLOW OUT in Figure 10-10)
• Chart channel fields (ROP FT/HOUR and BIT WEIGHT in Figure 10-10)
• Screen type
When all edits are made, press the < Esc > key or highlight QUIT and press ENTER. The
PCW CONFIGURATION screen is displayed.
10-6-8 PCW Screen Configuration Fields

The fields on the PCW Screen Configuration screen are summarized below.
Screen Name - contains the name of the screen, up to 13 characters (letters, numbers,
blanks).
Alpha Channel Fields - available for the TWO STRIP 5 ALPHA and TWO STRIP 9
ALPHA screens. Each alpha channel field contains the name of the channel displayed in
that location on the PCW screen.
Chart Channel Fields - available for all screen types. Each chart channel field contains
the name of the channel whose data values are plotted on vertical strip charts.
Screen type - contains the name of the selected screen type; i.e. TWO STRIP 5 ALPHA,
etc.
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10-6-9 ADD Screens

Use the DEVICE SCREENS: [ADD] option to add new screens to the PCW configura-
tion. A maximum of 14 screens can be assigned to one PCW. To add screens, follow the
steps below:
press ENTER. A default Screen Configuration is displayed (Figure 10-11).
Figure 10-17. PCW Device Screens [ADD]
2. Refer to Paragraphs 10-6-6 and 10-6-7 to edit the default screen so that it
describes the desired screen configuration.
3. When complete, press the < Esc > key. The PCW CONFIGURATION screen
is displayed.
4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3, as needed, to add screens.
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10-6-10 DELETE Screens

Use the DEVICE SCREENS: [DELETE] option to delete PCW screen configurations, as
follows:
1. From the PCW CONFIGURATION screen (Figure 10-18), highlight
DELETE and press ENTER. A submenu of available screens is displayed.
Figure 10-18. PCW Device Screens [DELETE]
2. Highlight the screen to delete and press ENTER.

3. Select NO to keep the screen. Select YES to delete the screen. The PCW
CONFIGURATION screen and DELETE submenu are displayed.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3, as needed, to delete screen configurations.
5. To exit, press the < Esc > key. the submenu is closed and the PCW CONFIG-
10-7 PLOT CONFIGURATION

Use this option to configure PCW paper plots and to add/delete plot configurations. Two plot types
are available for displaying real-time or historical data in time or in depth:
THREE COLUMN PLOT - contains up to nine channels and consists of three strip charts with up
to three channels plotted on each chart (Figure 10-14).
SEVEN COLUMN PLOT - contains up to 14 channels and consists of seven strip charts, with up
to two channels plotted on each chart (Figure 10-15)
Up to three, 3 COLUMN plots and three, 6 COLUMN plots can be assigned to one PCW.
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10-7-1 ADD Plots

Use the DEVICE PLOTS: [ADD] option to add new plots to the PCW configuration. A
maximum of three, 3 COLUMN plots and three, 6 COLUMN plots is allowed. To add
plots:
press ENTER. A default Plot Configuration screen is displayed (Figure 10-19).
Figure 10-19. Default Plot Configuration Screen
2. Refer to Paragraphs 10-7-2 and 10-7-3 to edit the default screen so that it
describes the new plot configuration.
3. When complete, press the < Esc > key or highlight QUIT and press ENTER.
The PCW CONFIGURATION screen is displayed.
4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3, as needed, to add plots.
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10-7-2 EDIT Plot Configurations

Use the DEVICE PLOTS: [EDIT] option to edit existing PCW plot configurations.
From the PCW CONFIGURATION screen (Figure 10-20), highlight EDIT and press
ENTER. A submenu of plots is displayed. Highlight the desired plot and press ENTER.
Figure 10-20. PCW Device Plots [EDIT]
The Plot Configuration screen is displayed (Figure 10-21).
Figure 10-21. PCW Plot Configuration Screen
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Each column on the screen represents one column on the plot. On the 7 COLUMN plot
screen, the two top rows of channels represent channels that will be plotted in Plot Col-
umns 1, 3, 5 and 7, from left to right. Likewise, the bottom two rows of channels represent
channels that will be plotted in Plot Columns 2, 4 and 6, from left to right. The channels
selected for each screen column are the channels that will be displayed in that column on
the plot. Paragraph 10-7-2 explains how to edit this screen and Paragraph 10-7-3 summa-
rizes each field on the screen.
10-7-3 How to Edit a PCW Plot Configuration

Use the arrow keys to select a field on the Plot Configuration screen. When selected, a
field is either displayed in reverse video or a black box is displayed to the left of the field
name. An instruction line explaining how to edit the field is displayed at the bottom of the
screen. For example, in Figure 10-12, QUIT is selected and the instruction is “Press
ENTER to return to device configuration menu”.
To edit the “Plot name” field, highlight the field name; then type in the name of the plot
(up to 13 characters) and press ENTER.
To edit the channel name fields and “Plot type” field, highlight the field name, then press
ENTER. A submenu is displayed. Select the desired submenu item and press ENTER; the
new selection is displayed.
10-7-4 Plot Configuration Screen Fields

The fields on the PCW Plot Configuration screen are summarized below.
Plot name - the name of the plot, up to 13 characters.
Channel name - the name of the channel that will be displayed in the corresponding plot
column
Plot type - the type of plot, 3 COLUMN or 7 COLUMN
10-7-5 DELETE Plots

Use the DEVICE PLOTS: [DELETE] option to delete PCW plot configurations, as fol-
lows:
1. From the PCW CONFIGURATION screen (Figure 10-3), highlight DELETE
and press ENTER. A submenu of available plots is displayed.
2. Highlight the plot to delete and press ENTER.
3. Select NO to keep the plot. Select YES to delete the plot. The PCW CONFIG-
URATION screen and DELETE submenu are displayed.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3, as needed, to delete plot configurations.
5. To exit, press the < Esc > key. the submenu is closed and the PCW CONFIG-
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10-8 DRILLOFF FILE HEADER CONFIGURATION

Use this option to configure the channels and their values that are written at the beginning of a file
each time a Drilloff test is started.
10-9 EXITING PCW CONFIGURATION

To exit PCW Configuration, press the < Esc > key or highlight QUIT from the PCW Configuration
screen and press ENTER. The PCW Device Screen (Figure 10-2) is displayed. To add or edit
another PCW, make the appropriate selection. To exit, press the <Esc > key or highlight QUIT and
press ENTER. The following message is displayed:
Select SEND to send the new configuration to the DAQ and overwrite the configuration stored
there. Messages are displayed as pertinent configurations are sent to the DAQ.
Select ABORT to keep the new configuration in memory but not overwrite that stored in the DAQ.
Note, however, that if ABORT is selected, any subsequent operations, such as re-entering PCW
Configuration, will cause data retrieved from the DAQ to overwrite the new configuration in mem-
ory.
The Calconf main menu is displayed.
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CHAPTER 11
11-1 INTRODUCTION
A Smart Network Device (i.e. VIP+) is one that is configured at the device itself, rather than
through Calconf. However, Calconf must first be used to add the device to the system, as follows.
1. From the Calconf main menu (Figure 4-2), select TOOLS: [CONFIGURATION].
The configuration submenu (Figure 7-2) is displayed.
2. Select NETWORK. The Network Configuration screen (Figure 11-1) is displayed.
Figure 11-1. Network Configuration Screen
3. Highlight [ADD SMART DEV] and press ENTER. As shown below, the screen is
updated to show the device type, device ID and inquiry interval.
4. The inquiry interval is the rate that the DAQ will poll the device. To change this
value, highlight it and press ENTER. A submenu is displayed. Make a selection.
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6. Press Esc or highlight [QUIT] and press ENTER to exit. The network configuration
records in memory are compared with those in the DAQ and the following message is
displayed:
7. To write the new configuration to the DAQ, select SEND THIS RECORD. To ignore
it, select RETRIEVE THIS RECORD. The Configuration submenu (Figure 7-2) is
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NETWORK
12-1 INTRODUCTION
The NETWORK configuration option can be used to:
• add Smart Network Devices to the system (Chapter 11)
• add Slave DAQ’s to the system (Chapter 15)
• view/edit the network device configuration and inquiry interval for each device
For information on adding Smart Network Devices and Slave DAQ’s and editing their inquiry
intervals, refer to the appropriate chapter.
The remainder of this chapter explains how to use NETWORK after configuration to view and edit
the network device configuration.
12-2 VIEW NETWORK CONFIGURATION

As recommended in Chapter 3, after configuring all network devices, you should use NETWORK
CONFIGURATION to confirm the number and type of devices in the system and their correspond-
ing inquiry intervals. To do this, select [CONFIGURATION] from the Calconf main menu (Fig-
ure 4-2) and then select NETWORK from the Configuration submenu (Figure 7-2). Figure 12-1 is
an example of a NETWORK Configuration screen for a system containing one VXC, one Smart
Network Device and one Slave DAQ.
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12-3 EDIT NETWORK CONFIGURATION

Calconf is constantly checking to ensure that the number of devices and their corresponding
inquiry intervals are in accordance with what the DAQ can handle. In some cases, if there are too
many devices on the network and/or if the inquiry intervals are too frequent, the DAQ may be
unable to poll all devices at the inquiry intervals specified.
When Calconf detects such a situation, it displays the message shown in Figure 12-2. At this
point, you must press ENTER to return to the NETWORK Configuration screen and adjust the
device inquiry intervals so that device polling can be scheduled.
To adjust inquiry intervals, highlight the interval and press ENTER. Select the appropriate interval
from the submenu that is displayed. The master configuration contains the recommended device
inquiry intervals.
To delete a device, highlight [DEL] next to the device name/device ID and press ENTER.
Figure 12-2. Problem Scheduling Device Polling Message

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CHAPTER 13
DAQ OUTPUTS
13-1 INTRODUCTION
If the DAQ is used to drive other instruments, use the DAQ OUTPUTS function to configure the
DAQ digital output connectors used. DAQ outputs should be configured after all network devices
have been configured (Chapters 7 through 12) and the network configuration has been confirmed
(Chapter 12).
13-2 CONFIGURE OUTPUTS

1. Select [CONFIGURATION] from the Calconf main menu (Figure 4-2) and then select
DAQ OUTPUTS from the Configuration submenu (Figure 7-2). A DAQ OUTPUTS
screen (Figure 13-1) is displayed.
Connectors that are already used for input are assigned a Type of USED AS INPUT (e.g., J1, J3
and J5 in Figure 13-1) and cannot be selected. This is because digital connectors can be used
as either input or output, but not both.
2. To configure a connector for output, use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the Type
field of the desired connector and press ENTER. A submenu of output types is dis-
played (Figure 13-2). Table 13-1 summarizes each output type.
3. Select an output type. A screen like that in Figure 13-3 is displayed.
Figure 13-1. DAQ OUTPUTS Screen

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Figure 13-2. DAQ OUTPUTS Type Submenu
Figure 13-3. DAQ OUTPUTS Type Selected

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4. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the corresponding Channel field and press
ENTER. A submenu of channels is displayed. Make a selection.
5. Enter the Low and High values by moving the cursor to the corresponding field and
typing in the appropriate value. Refer to Table 13-1 for an explanation of what these
values represent for each output type.
6. Repeat Steps 2 through 5 to configure additional connectors.
7. Press the Esc key or highlight [QUIT] and press ENTER to exit. Select SEND ALL
TO DAQ when prompted.
Table 13-1. Summary of DAQ Output Types
Output Type Description
Analog Simulates an analog output. The DAQ supplies a pulse-width modulated signal
proportional to processed channel data values. The usable voltage range is from
0 to 10 VDC.
Low Scale The minimum output value, in engineering units. At this value, the output con-
nector voltage is 0 VDC.
High Scale The maximum output value, in engineering units. At this value, the output
connector voltage is 10 VDC.
Inverted Analog Simulates an analog output. The DAQ supplies a pulse-width modulated signal
that is proportional to processed channel data values. The usable voltage range is
from 0 to 10 VDC.
Low Scale The minimum output value, in engineering units. At this value, the output con-
nector voltage is 10 VDC.
High Scale The maximum output value, in engineering units. At this value, the output
connector voltage is 0 VDC.
Discrete A digital output in which the DAQ supplies no voltage until channel data values
reach the user-specified “Must Turn On” value. When the “Must Turn On” value is
reached, 10 VDC is supplied.
Must Turn Off When used with Discrete, this value is less than the Must Turn On Value.
Value When data values drop below the Must Turn Off Value, no voltage is supplied.
Must Turn On When used with Discrete, the Must Turn On Value is a data value which,
Value when reached, causes the DAQ to supply 10 VDC.
Inverted Discrete A digital output in which the DAQ supplies 10 VDC until channel data values
reach the user-specified Must Turn Off Value; then no voltage is supplied.
Must Turn On When used with Inverted Discrete, this value is less than the Must Turn Off
Value Value. When data values drop below the Must Turn On Value, 10 VDC is sup-
plied.
Must Turn Off Used with Inverted Discrete, the Must Turn Off Value is a data value which,
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Table 13-1. Summary of DAQ Output Types
Output Type Description
Alarm A digital output in which the DAQ supplies no voltage when data values lie within
the range described by the Low Limit and High Limit. When data values lie out-
side this range, the DAQ supplies 10 VDC.
Low Limit When the output type is Alarm, the Low Limit is the data value below which
the DAQ supplies 10 VDC.
High Limit When the output type is Alarm, the High Limit is the data value above which
the DAQ supplies 10 VDC.
Inverted Alarm A digital output in which the DAQ supplies 10 VDC when data values lie within the
range described by the Low Limit and High Limit. When data values lie outside
this range, the DAQ supplies no voltage.
Low Limit When the output type is Inverted Alarm, the Low Limit is the data value below
which the DAQ supplies no voltage.
High Limit When the output type is Inverted Alarm, the High Limit is the data value
above which the DAQ supplies no voltage.
DAQ Device Horn A digital output in which the DAQ supplies no voltage when no horn signal is
received from a device. When a horn signal is received from a device, the DAQ
supplies 10 VDC.
Low Limit Not used.
High Limit Not used.
Inverted DAQ A digital output in which the DAQ supplies 10 VDC when no horn signal is
Device Horn received from a device. When a horn signal is received from a device, the DAQ
supplies no voltage.
Low Limit Not used.
Mirror A digital output in which the DAQ supplies a 0–10 VDC signal directly proportional
to a 0–10 VDC signal present on a selected channel (connector number), i.e. a
10 V signal will have an output of 10 VDC. In order for an input connector to be
mirrored, it must be configured as an "event-only" or "rate to mirror" input.
Low Limit The rate at which the mirror is to occur.

Inverted Mirror A digital output in which the DAQ supplies a 0–10 VDC signal inversely propor-
tional to a 0–10 VDC signal present on a selected channel (connector number),
i.e. a 10 V signal will have an output of 0 VDC. In order for an input connector to
be mirrored, it must be configured as an "event-only" or "rate to mirror" input.
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13-3 REASSIGNING A CONNECTOR

Sometimes after configuring a connector it may be necessary to move reassign it to a different con-
nector (e.g., from J2D to J14D). To do this, use the arrow keys to move highlight the [M] dis-
played next to the connector number and press ENTER. Then move the cursor to the desired
connector and press ENTER. The configuration is moved to the new connector.
13-4 RETRIEVE FILE

Use this option if you want to load into memory a DAQ Outputs configuration that is stored on a
floppy/hard drive. To retrieve a configuration file
1. Highlight [RETRIEVE FILE] and press ENTER. A submenu and message like that
shown below is displayed.
2. Highlight the name of the output configuration to load, highlight SELECT and press
ENTER.
13-5 WRITE TO FILE

Use this option to copy an output configuration to a floppy/hard disk, as follows:
1. Highlight [WRITE TO FILE] and press ENTER. A message like that shown below is
displayed.
2. Type in the configuration name and press ENTER. If a configuration by that name
already exists, the following message is displayed.

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3. To change the name entered in Step 2, highlight CHANGE FILENAME and press
ENTER. Then enter the new name.
To overwrite the existing configuration with the new one, highlight OVERWRITE and
press ENTER.

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CHAPTER 14
CALIBRATION
14-1 INTRODUCTION
Use this function to:
• Load existing calibration data, channel values and offsets from floppy/disk (Sec-
tion 14-2) and save them to floppy/disk (Section 14-8)
• Calibrate the sensor channel for each sensor. The calibration procedure depends
upon whether the sensor is analog (Section 14-3), digital (Section 14-4) or EDMS
(Section 14-5).
• View and update channel values and offsets(Section 14-6)
• Set the time and date (Section 14-7)
14-2 LOAD FROM FLOPPY/DISK

Use this option to load existing calibration data or channel values and offsets from floppy/disk into
memory.
1. From the Calconf main menu (Figure 4-2), highlight CALIBRATION and press
ENTER. The SYSTEM CALIBRATION SOFTWARE screen is displayed (Figure 14-
1).
2. Highlight SENSORS, EDMS or VALUES & OFFSETS: [LOAD] and press ENTER.
A screen like that in Figure 14-2 is displayed:
Figure 14-1. SYSTEM CALIBRATION SOFTWARE Screen

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Figure 14-2. System Calibration Load Screen
3. Highlight the name of the file to load; then highlight SELECT and press ENTER. The
SYSTEM CALIBRATION SOFTWARE screen is redisplayed.
14-3 ANALOG CHANNEL CALIBRATION

Analog sensor output is continuous and proportional to the quantity being measured. The sensor
must be calibrated so that the relationship between sensor output and data values in engineering
units is accurately defined. For each sensor channel, this is accomplished by:
• Identifying the minimum raw sensor value and entering the corresponding mini-
mum value, in engineering units, and
• Identifying the maximum raw sensor value and entering the corresponding maxi-
mum value, in engineering units.
Follow the steps below to calibrate analog channels.
1. Ensure that the sensors are properly connected to the DAQ.
1).
3. Highlight SENSORS: [CAL] and press enter. A channel submenu is displayed.
4. Select the analog channel to calibrate. The calibration screen for that channel is dis-
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• CURRENT READING - the current raw sensor values and corresponding engi-
neering units. This data cannot be edited.
• CALIBRATION MIN - If the channel was previously calibrated, the minimum
values from that calibration are displayed; otherwise, the default minimum values
are displayed.
• CALIBRATION MAX - If the channel was previously calibrated, the maximum
values from that calibration are displayed; otherwise, the default maximum values
are displayed.
5. Calibrate the raw minimum by setting the sensor to its zero point and viewing the raw
counts displayed for CALIBRATION MIN. When the reading stabilizes to what you
believe is a reasonable representation of the minimum output, press ENTER. This
value is displayed next for RAW. Then use the arrow keys to move the cursor next to
the engineering units field, type-in the corresponding minimum value and press
ENTER. The data is sent to the DAQ.
6. To calibrate the raw maximum, follow the procedure in Step 5, except set the sensor to
its maximum output and enter the corresponding maximum value.
7. To calibrate additional analog channels, repeat Steps 4 through 6. To exit, press the
Esc key or highlight [EXIT] and press ENTER.
Figure 14-3. Analog Channel Calibration Screen

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14-4 DIGITAL CHANNEL CALIBRATION

Digital sensors measure events, such as pump strokes. In most cases, one digital output represents
one measured event. For example, one sensor pulse occurs for each pump stroke.
In some cases, however, one digital sensor output does not represent one measured event. This
occurs when the sensor cannot monitor the desired event directly, and instead monitors an interme-
diate process related to the desired event. For example, a sensor cannot measure rotary table revo-
lutions directly, so it monitors revolutions of the secondary drive of the rotary table. For each
secondary drive revolution, one sensor pulse occurs. The secondary drive makes five revolutions
for each rotary table revolution. Thus, five sensor pulses represent one rotary table revolution.
To calibrate a digital sensor, follow the steps below:
1. From the Calconf main menu (Figure 4-2), highlight CALIBRATION and press ENTER.
The SYSTEM CALIBRATION SOFTWARE screen is displayed (Figure 14-1).
2. Highlight SENSORS: [CAL] and press enter. A channel submenu is displayed.
3. Select the digital channel to calibrate. The calibration screen for that channel is dis-
played (Figure 14-4). This screen displays the following:
• CALIBRATION RATE (in pulses per unit) - The number of sensor pulses that equal
one measured event, or one engineering unit, for the channel. Using the above
example, five sensor pulses per rotary table revolution. If the channel was previ-
ously calibrated, the value from that calibration is displayed; otherwise, the
default is displayed.
• Debounce time - The amount of time following the opening or closing of a switch
that any additional switch openings/closings should be ignored. If the channel
was previously calibrated, the value from that calibration is displayed; otherwise,
the default is displayed.
Figure 14-4. Digital Channel Calibration Screen
4. Use the arrow keys to highlight CALIBRATION RATE. Then type-in the appropriate
value and press ENTER.
5. Highlight Debounce time. Then type-in the appropriate value and press ENTER.
6. Press the Esc key or highlight [EXIT] and press ENTER when complete.
7. To calibrate additional analog channels, repeat Steps 3 through 6. To exit, press the
Esc key or highlight [EXIT] and press ENTER.

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14-5 EDMS CALIBRATION

There are two calibration procedures for EDMS: full calibration and recalibration.
Use the Full calibration procedure under the following conditions:
• At initial system installation
• When the number of lines strung has changed
• After a cut-and-slip, if the zero block position on the drawworks drum changes
layers
• When the line diameter has been changed
14-5-1 Full Calibration

The following items are required to perform full calibration:
• Calibration switch box (P/N 219255-001) and calibration cable assembly
(P/N 219344-003)
• 100-foot tape measure
• Calibration Worksheet (Figure 8)
• Laptop PC and calibration cable assembly (P/N 220082)
Before beginning calibration, construct a Calibration Worksheet like the one in Figure 14-
7. Then follow the steps below.
1. Connect cable assembly P/N 219344-003 to the calibration switch box.
2. Open the front side of the DAQ and connect the free end of cable assembly P/
N 219344-003 to the field termination board J1S connector, as in Figure 14-5.
DAQ Field Termination Board

Calibration Switch Box EDMS Input Terminal Block
J1S
Pin D Red
EXC
Pin A Blk CONN
Wht
Pin B LAYER
Grn
Pin C CAL
SHIELD
Figure 14-5. Calibration Switch Box connection to DAQ
3. Lower the elevators or bales so that they are near the rig floor and attach a
100-foot (or metric equivalent) tape measure to the bottom.

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4. Raise the blocks so that the wirerope on the drawworks is at the end of the
first layer and is just beginning to wrap onto the second layer of wirerope.
NOTE
To ensure accurate calibration, make all layer change measurements to
within 6 inches (152.4 mm) of actual wrap change.
5. Begin calibration by simultaneously pressing the L/C START and CONNEC-

TION buttons on the calibration switch box. The red LED should come on. If
it does not come on, check the connections between the calibration switch box
and DAQ.
6. Lower the blocks to a point conveniently close to the rig floor. Then:
• Press the CONNECTION button on the calibration switch box; the red
LED will blink. (This identifies the zero block position).
• Measure the height of the block above any convenient reference point on
the rig floor, in feet or meters, rounded to two decimal places. Record this
value in the BLOCK POSITION column of the Calibration Worksheet.
For example, if the measured block height is 5 ' 3", record 5.25'.
NOTE
To ensure accurate calibration, make all block height measurements in this
procedure from the same reference point on the rig floor and round all
measurements to two decimal places.
• Record "BH" (block height) in the corresponding Calibration Worksheet

column labeled LAYER CHANGE/ BLOCK HEIGHT.
7. Raise the blocks until the wirerope on the drawworks changes layers, or a pipe
connection is encountered at the rig floor (drill pipe attached), or until the
blocks have been raised 30' (10 m) (drill pipe not attached), whichever occurs
first. Then:
• For a drawworks wirerope layer change, press the switch box L/C START
button; the red LED will blink. For a pipe connection or 30' interval,
press the switch box CONNECTION button; the red LED will blink.
• For a pipe connection or 30' interval, measure the height of the block
above the designated point on the rig floor and record this value, rounded
to two decimal places, in the BLOCK POSITION column of the Calibra-
tion Worksheet.
• For a pipe connection or 30' interval, record "BH" in the corresponding
Calibration Worksheet column labeled LAYER CHANGE/BLOCK
HEIGHT. For a layer change, record "LC".
8. Repeat Step 8 until the blocks are about 100' (30 m) above the rig floor.
9. End calibration by simultaneously pressing the L/C START and CONNEC-
TION buttons on the calibration switch box. The red LED will go out.
10. From the SYSTEM CALIBRATION SOFTWARE screen (Figure 14-1) high-
light EDMS: [CAL] and press ENTER. Data gathered by the DAQ in Steps 6

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through 10 is downloaded and displayed on the EDMS Calibration screen

(Figure 14-6). Note that the block height measurements recorded in the
BLOCK POSITION column of the Calibration Worksheet are not displayed
on this screen.
11. Verify that the sequence of numbered BLOCK HEIGHT and LAYER
CHANGE entries matches that on the Calibration Worksheet. For example, if
entries 0, 2, 4 and 6 are designated as "BH" on the Calibration Worksheet,
then on the EDMS Calibration screen, entries 0, 2, 4 and 6 must be labeled
BLOCK HEIGHT. If the sequences do not match, redo the calibration, start-
ing with Step 4.
Figure 14-6. EDMS Calibration Screen
12. Verify the following:

• The units selected for "Calibration Factors" are the units in which the
block measurements were recorded on the Calibration Worksheet (feet or
meters). To select the correct units, highlight Calibration Factors and
press ENTER. Then highlight the correct units from the submenu and
press ENTER.
• The correct values are entered for cable diameter, lines strung and counts
per wrap. If shaft encoder P/N 219062 is used, the counts per wrap must
be 2000. If encoder H12321A is used, the counts per wrap must be 625.
To enter the correct values, highlight the desired field and type in the
value.
13. For each BLOCK HEIGHT entry on the EDMS Calibration screen, enter the
corresponding block height value from the Calibration Worksheet. To enter a
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and type in the correct value. Figure 14-7 shows the relation between the
BLOCK HEIGHT on the EDMS Calibration screen and Calibration Work-
sheet.
NOTE
Only those measurements designated as "BH" (block height) on the
Calibration Worksheet must be entered on the EDMS Calibration screen.
14. After all block height measurements have been entered, highlight [CALCU-
LATE] and press ENTER. The EDMS Calibration screen is updated.
15. Exit EDMS calibration by highlighting [QUIT] and pressing ENTER. The
SYSTEM CALIBRATION SOFTWARE screen is displayed (Figure 14-1).
16. To verify that the block position is accurate, press the F6 key, then press any
key to view the DAQ Diagnostics screen (Figure 6-10). From this screen,
press the 5 key to view EDMS inputs. A screen similar to the one below is
displayed.
17. Bring the elevators or bales to a known height and verify that the value dis-
played on the above screen for the BLOCK HEIGHT channel is within 0.1’
(30.5 mm) of the known block position. For example, if the known height is
30.5’, displayed values of 30.4’ to 30.6’ are acceptable.
18. Press the X key and then the F6 key to exit DAQ Diagnostics. Calibration is
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Table 14-1. Sample Calibration WorkSheet
BLOCK LAYER CHANGE/

POSITION BLOCK HEIGHT
0 5.10 BH
1 LC
2 30.30 BH
3 LC
4 68.25 BH
5 LC
6 93.10 BH
7
Figure 14-7. EDMS Calibration Worksheet and Corresponding Calibration Screen

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14-5-2 Recalibration
Recalibration should be performed under the following conditions:
• After each cut and slip, provided the zero block position on the draw-
works drum is on the same layer that it was on during Full calibration
• After power outages that deplete the E-DEPTH battery backup
Recalibration requires a display device (i.e. VXC) for viewing and editing the EDMS
COUNTS and BLOCK HEIGHT channels. Follow the steps below to perform recalibra-
tion.
NOTE
The following procedure assumes that the display device is a VXC Graphics
Display.
1. Lower the elevators or bales so that they are near the rig floor.
2. Raise the blocks so that the drawworks wirerope is at the end of the first layer
and is just beginning to wrap onto the second layer of wirerope.
NOTE
To ensure accurate calibration, make all layer change measurements to
within 6 inches (152.4 mm) of the actual wrap change.
3. At the VXC, select a display screen that contains the EDMS COUNTS and
BLOCK HEIGHT channels.
4. From the VXC menu bar, select ZERO CHANNEL, highlight the EDMS
COUNTS channel and press ENTER. The value displayed for EDMS
COUNTS is zero and the BLOCK HEIGHT channel value changes to a tem-
porary value that can be ignored. Press EXIT.
5. Lower the blocks to a known convenient height above the rig floor.
6. From the VXC menu bar, select MODIFY CHANNEL, highlight the BLOCK
HEIGHT channel, enter the known block height from Step 5 and press
ENTER. The BLOCK HEIGHT channel should now display the correct
block height. Press EXIT.
14-6 CHANNEL VALUES & OFFSETS

Use the Channel Values & Offsets option to view and edit the offset values assigned to channels.
The offset value is the difference between the actual data value and the value displayed. For exam-
ple, if a channel is zeroed at the display device, then from that point on the value displayed for the
channel will be less than the actual value by the amount that the channel was zeroed.
The standard procedure is to subtract offsets from actual channel values; consequently, the offset
value is a positive number. However, in the rare situation in which you would want to add an offset
value to the actual value, the offset value would have to be entered as a negative number.
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To view and/or edit channel values and offsets:

1. From the Calconf main menu (Figure 4-2), highlight CALIBRATION and press ENTER.
The SYSTEM CALIBRATION SOFTWARE screen is displayed (Figure 14-1).
2. Highlight VALUES & OFFSETS: [SET] and press enter. The Current Channel Values &
Offset screen (Figure 14-8) is displayed. For each channel, this screen displays the
current value, in engineering units, and the offset value.
3. To edit the channel value or enter the manual value for this type of channel, use the
arrow keys to highlight the channel name, then type-in the new value and press ENTER.
4. To edit the offset value, use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the pointer to the left
of the offset value; then type-in the new value and press ENTER.
5. To view additional channels, highlight [MORE] and press ENTER.
6. To exit, press Esc or highlight [EXIT] and press ENTER.
Figure 14-8. Current Channel Values & Offsets Screen
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14-7 SET TIME/DATE

Use this option to enter the proper value for time and/or date, as follows.
1).
2. Highlight TIME/DATE: [SET] and press enter. The screen shown below is displayed.
Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the left of each item to edit. To edit the
month, select from the submenu.
3. Highlight Update and press ENTER to save the changes.
14-8 SAVE TO FLOPPY/DISK

Use this option to save calibration, channel values and offsets to floppy/disk, as follows.
1).
2. Highlight SENSORS, EDMS or VALUES & OFFSETS: [SAVE] and press ENTER.
A message similar to the following is displayed:
3. Type-in the name to save the data under. If the name you enter is already assigned to
an existing file, the following message is displayed:
4. To overwrite the existing file, highlight OVERWRITE and press ENTER. Otherwise,
highlight CHANGE FILENAME and press ENTER. Then enter a new name.
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CHAPTER 15
MULTI-DAQ SYSTEMS
15-1 INTRODUCTION
Some installation may require more than one DAQ. These additional DAQ’s are called Slave
DAQ’s. Section 15-2 summarizes the main features of System DAQ’s and Section 15-3 summa-
rizes those of Slave DAQ’s. Table 15-1compares multi-DAQ and single-DAQ processes.
15-2 SYSTEM DAQ

In multi-DAQ systems, the System DAQ controls network communication and performs the same
functions as in single-DAQ systems. However, in a multi-DAQ system, the System DAQ also has
the following capabilities:
• polls Slave DAQ’s for their channel data and places the data on the T-POT net-
work for use by other system devices
• is configured for all channels in the system, including Slave DAQ channels
• can use Slave DAQ channel data to calculate values for derived channels
• can output Slave DAQ channel data.
15-3 SLAVE DAQ

Like the System DAQ, the Slave DAQ receives and processes raw data from up to 23 analog sen-
sors and 14 digital sensors and provides output to drive up to 14 instruments. A Slave DAQ has the
following capabilities:

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• communicates only with the System DAQ, sending its processed channel data to
the System DAQ when polled
• is configured only for channels whose sensors are connected to it
• its output connectors can be used to output processed data from channels whose
sensors are connected to it.
Table 15-1. Summary of Multi-DAQ Processes
Process SYSTEM DAQ Slave DAQ
START-UP Same as in Single-DAQ systems, with Same as in Single-DAQ systems, except

positions 1 and 2 of Dip Switch 2 on that positions 1 and 2 of Dip Switch 2 on
the DAQ Processor Board both in the the DAQ Processor Board must be prop-
ON position (Section 15-4). erly set (Table 15-2).
CONFIGURA- Same as in Single-DAQ systems, CHANNEL & SENSOR Configuration is

TION except Slave DAQ channels must be required in all cases. ALGORITHM and
included in the channel list for the TEN POINT TABLE Configuration may be
System DAQ and configured, in part, required.
at the System DAQ (Section 15-5)
CALIBRATION Same as in Single-DAQ systems. Same as in Single-DAQ systems.
DIAGNOSTICS Same as in Single-DAQ systems. Same as in Single-DAQ systems.
FLOPPY/DISK Same as in Single-DAQ systems. Same as in Single-DAQ systems.
15-4 START-UP
System and Slave DAQ start-up is same as in single-DAQ systems (Chapter 4). Additionally, how-
ever, you must ensure that the System DAQ is designated as the System DAQ and that each Slave
DAQ is properly designated as Slave DAQ 1 or Slave DAQ 2, etc. To do this, refer to Table 13-2
and adjust positions 1 and 2 of Dip Switch 2 on the DAQ Processor Board accordingly.
Table 15-2. Dip Switch 2 Settings
Device Position 1 Position 2
System DAQ ON ON
Slave DAQ 1 ON OFF
Slave DAQ 2 OFF ON
Slave DAQ 3 OFF OFF

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15-5 MULTI-DAQ PROGRAM SEQUENCE

In a multi-DAQ system, each DAQ is configured and calibrated individually. The System channel
list for the System DAQ must include all Slave DAQ channels, whereas the System channel list for
each Slave DAQ must only contain those channels whose sensors are connected to the Slave DAQ.
The following procedure is recommended for configuring a multi-DAQ system.
At the System DAQ:
1. Complete the recommended program sequence for single-DAQ systems as described
in Section 3-7. During System Channel Configuration, make sure that:
• the SYSTEM/DAQ System channel list includes all Slave DAQ channels
• for Slave DAQ channels, the required fields on the Channel Configuration screen
are completed. All fields except those crossed out in Figure 15-1 are required.
• on the Channel Configuration screen, “SLAVE DAQ” is selected as the sensor
type for Slave DAQ channels.
Figure 15-1. SYSTEM/DAQ Channel Configuration Screen
2. Add a Slave DAQ to the system configuration by selecting TOOLS: [CONFIGURA-

TION] from the Calconf main menu (Figure 4-2) and then selecting NET-
WORK from the Configuration submenu (Figure 7-2). The Network
Configuration screen (Figure 15-2) is displayed.

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Figure 15-2. Network Configuration Screen
3. Highlight [ADD SLAVE DAQ] and press ENTER. As shown below, the screen is
updated to show the device type, device ID and inquiry interval.
4. The inquiry interval is the rate that the System DAQ will poll the Slave DAQ. To
change this value, highlight it and press ENTER. A submenu is displayed. Make a
selection.
5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4, if needed, to add another Slave DAQ.
6. Press Esc or highlight [QUIT] and press ENTER to exit. The network configuration
records in memory are compared with those in the DAQ and the following message is
displayed:

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7. To write the new configuration to the DAQ, select SEND ALL TO DAQ. The Config-
uration submenu (Figure 7-2) is displayed. Press Esc to close the submenu.
At the slave DAQ:
Follow the steps below to configure a Slave DAQ:
1. Determine which connector each channel is assigned to and which digital connectors,
if any, are used for output. (Note that a digital connector may be used for either input
or output, but not for both.) Record this information on a DAQ Channel Worksheet,
like the one in Appendix A.
2. Highlight CONFIGURATION from the Calconf main menu (Figure 4-2) and press
ENTER. The Configuration submenu (Figure 7-2) is displayed.
3. Highlight SYSTEM/DAQ and press ENTER. The SYSTEM/DAQ CONFIGURA-
TION screen (Figure 7-3) is displayed.
4. Use the CHANNEL & SENSOR options to configure the Slave DAQ.
Make sure that:
• only channels whose sensors are connected to the Slave DAQ are included on the
Slave DAQ System channel list
• for each channel, the pertinent fields on the Channel Configuration screen are
completed. All fields are required except those crossed out in Figure 15-3.
5. If an EDMS sensor is part of the system, enter TEN POINT TABLE CONFIGURA-
TION and create a ten point table (Section 7-6).
6. Calibrate each sensor channel (Chapter 14).
7. Ensure that the system is properly receiving sensor data by entering Diagnostics and
viewing sensor inputs in raw values and/or engineering units (Chapter 6).
8. When the system is set up satisfactorily, copy the configurations to floppy using
FLOPPY (Chapter 5).

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Figure 15-3. Slave DAQ Channel Configuration Screen

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CHAPTER 16
DAQ ACCESS
16-1 INTRODUCTION
DAQ ACCESS is used during installation and maintenance as follows:
• CLEAR ALL - delete all configurations in the DAQ
• LOAD ALL - load all configurations from the DAQ into memory
• SEND ALL - send configurations in memory to the DAQ.
16-2 CLEAR ALL

DAQ ACCESS: [CLEAR ALL] deletes all configuration and calibration information stored in the
DAQ. You should use this function for new installations, to ensure that any existing configuration
information is deleted from the DAQ before loading a new configuration.
To use this option, highlight DAQ ACCESS: [CLEAR ALL] in the Calconf main menu (Figure 4-
2). The message shown below is displayed. To remove all records in the DAQ, select DELETE.
Otherwise, select CANCEL.
16-3 LOAD ALL

The LOAD ALL function automatically reads into memory all configurations stored in the DAQ.
Upon initialization, Calconf automatically loads the DAQ configuration into memory. However, if
there is ever any question about the contents of the configuration currently in memory, do a DAQ
ACCESS: [LOAD ALL].
To use LOAD ALL, highlight DAQ ACCESS: [LOAD ALL] from the Calconf main menu (Figure
4-2) and press ENTER. When downloading is complete, the Calconf main menu is displayed.
16-4 SEND ALL

[SEND ALL] automatically sends all configurations in memory to the DAQ. DAQ ACCESS:
[SEND ALL] is typically used to transfer to the DAQ, as is, an existing configuration that is stored
on a floppy or hard disk.
To use SEND ALL, highlight DAQ ACCESS: [SEND ALL] from the Calconf main menu (Figure
4-2) and press ENTER. When all configurations are sent, the Calconf main menu is displayed.

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CHAPTER 17
MAINTENANCE
17-1 INTRODUCTION
This chapter explains how to use the Calconf software to update or maintain a TOTAL system.
Maintenance is typically required for the following reasons:
• channels are added to or removed from the system
• one or more devices are added to the system
• sensors are repaired or replaced
17-2 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

Maintenance procedures for each of the three cases listed above are illustrated in Figures 8-1
through 18-3.
NOTE
It is critical that DAQ ACCESS: [LOAD ALL] is performed at the beginning
of all maintenance procedures. Otherwise, configurations may be
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ENTER
Configuration &
Calibration Software
Select
DAQ ACCESS: [LOAD ALL]
Enter System /DAQ

Configuration and select
Channel, Sensor, & Output
Configuration
Enter Device Configuration

Edit Devices Affected by
New Channel Configuration
Select
DAQ ACCESS: [SEND ALL]
Save to Floppy using

FLOPPY: [SAVE ALL]
EXIT
Configuration &
Figure 17-1. Maintenance Procedure: Add/Delete Channels

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ENTER
Configuration &
Select
Enter VXC Configuration

Add a VXC, then Select the
New VXC
From the VXC Configuration

Screen, use FLOPPY: [LOAD]
to copy the Configuration for
VXC #0 into VXC #1
Configure VXC #1 by Editing

the VXC #0 Configuration, if
needed
Select

FLOPPY: [SAVE ALL]
EXIT
Configuration &
Figure 17-2. Maintenance Procedure: Add a VXC Device

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ENTER
Configuration &
Select
Enter CALIBRATION and

Calibrate the Sensor
Select

FLOPPY: [SAVE ALL]
EXIT
Configuration &
Figure 17-3. Maintenance Procedure: Calibrate a New Sensor

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APPENDIX A
A-1 Introduction
Complete the DAQ Channel Worksheet by recording analog and digital channel assignments
before initializing the Configuration and Calibration software. Using this worksheet will help pre-
vent accidental assignment of two channels to the same connector and speed up the configuration
process.
Analog Channel C V
J1A
J2A
J3A
J4A
J5A
J6A
J7A
J8A
J9A
J10A
J11A
J12A
J13A
J14A
J15A
J16A
J17A
J18A
J19A
J20A
J21A
J22A
J23A
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Digital Channel IN OUT

J1D
J2D
J3D
J4D
J5D
J6D
J7D
J8D
J9D
J10D
J11D
J12D
J13D
J14D
.
Table A-1. Output Connector Scaling
CONN # LOW HIGH
J____D
J____D
J____D
J____D
J____D
J____D
J____D
J____D
J____D
J____D
J____D
J____D
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APPENDIX B
B-1 INTRODUCTION
DRILLOFF is an application of the TOTAL system that enables the operator to view drilloff test
data on a Visulogger XC Graphics Display (VXC) screen as the tests are being conducted. DRIL-
LOFF also stores files of drilloff test data in the PC Workstation archive (if a PC Workstation is
present) so that the data can be imported to a spreadsheet program and graphed.
This appendix explains how to configure TOTAL systems to run DRILLOFF, which consists of:
• loading the DRILLOFF master file from floppy
• configuring DRILLOFF channels
• configuring DRILLOFF screens
Figure D-1 presents an overview of the configuration procedures required to run DRILLOFF. Note
that these procedures differ depending upon whether DRILLOFF is being installed as part of a new
TOTAL system installation or whether it is being added to an existing TOTAL system.
For instructions on viewing drilloff test data on the VXC, refer to Appendix B of Manual 60-20.
B-2 PURPOSE
Drilloff tests are used to select the bit weight and rotary speed (RPM) that result in optimum rate of
penetration (ROP). The tests are typically performed at the top of a rock formation or whenever
ROP changes by a significant amount.
Drilloff test data is displayed as a curve that represents how ROP changes as bit weight changes,
for a fixed rotary speed (Figure D-2). Up to three curves can be plotted on one graph. By compar-
ing the curves, rig personnel can select the optimum bit weight and rotary speed.
B-3 METHOD
A drilloff test is conducted by applying a high bit weight and drilling at that weight until bottom-
hole conditions stabilize, to insure a reasonable starting ROP. At that point, the brake is locked and
the bit continues to drill without further movement of the traveling block. As the bit drills ahead,
bit weight decreases and string tension increases because the drill string is unable to move down-
ward at the surface. This increase in string tension is used to calculate drill pipe stretch, which is
equal to the distance the bit travels. Pipe stretch is recorded versus time and converted to ROP,
which is then plotted versus a filtered bit weight, *DRILLOFF WOB*.
Drilloff tests are typically repeated at different rotary speeds and used by rig personnel to select the
bit weight and rotary speed that optimize ROP for given rig capabilities, hole and bit conditions,
and depth.
NOTE
Because the brake is locked, the ROP displayed in a drilloff test is a
theoretical ROP calculated from pipe stretch versus time. Actual ROP may
vary from the predictions of the graph.
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B-4 THE DRILLOFF SCREEN

A typical DRILLOFF screen is shown in Figure D-2. Up to ten alpha channels can be displayed on
the left side of the screen. These values are updated at a rate of more than once per second.
The DRILLOFF screen can also display three test curves. Each drilloff test curve represents how
ROP changes as *DRILLOFF WOB* changes, for a fixed rotary speed. The rate at which data
points are plotted on the graph is determined by the recorder (Paragraph D-8).
Drilloff tests are initially named DRILLOFF 1, DRILLOFF 2 and DRILLOFF 3, and these names
are displayed above the chart. However, as each test occurs, the test name automatically changes to
reflect the rotary speed at which the test is conducted; the rotary speed is then displayed above the
graph and color-coded to match the associated curve.
The name of the active test is reverse highlighted to distinguish it from the rest of the menu items.
B-5 THE DRILLOFF MASTER FILE

Because DRILLOFF is an optional application, it requires channels that are not part of the default
channel list of standard TOTAL systems. Likewise, DRILLOFF requires screen and recorder con-
figurations that are not part of standard systems. Thus, to run DRILLOFF, the drilloff master file,
MASTERDO (Master Drilloff) must be loaded from floppy.
In addition to the standard TOTAL channels and configurations, MASTERDO contains:
• a default SYSTEM DAQ channel list that includes all DRILLOFF channels
• one default DRILLOFF screen configuration.
NOTE
The MASTERDO default channel, recorder and screen configurations are
only available if MASTERDO is loaded as part of a new TOTAL system
installation (Paragraph D-6). When MASTERDO is loaded as an addition
to an existing TOTAL system (Paragraph D-7), the default configurations
are overwritten and must be recreated.
Table D-1 describes the channels required for DRILLOFF, which are included in the MASTERDO
default channel list. Table D-2 lists the MASTERDO default recorder and screen configurations.
For complete information on DRILLOFF channels, refer to Appendix B.
Table B-1. Required DRILLOFF Channels
Channel Name Description
HOOK LOAD The weight on the traveling block hook, in k-lbs.
ROTARY RPM Rotary table RPM
LINES STRUNG The number of lines strung. This is a manually entered value.
*PIPE I.D. The inner diameter of the drill pipe, in inches. This is a manually
entered value.
*PIPE O.D. The outer diameter of the drill pipe, in inches. This is a manually
entered value.
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Table B-1. Required DRILLOFF Channels
AUTO STOP Amount of bit weight increase, set by user, that stops a drilloff test.
If not set by user, automatically sets to channel list default value
REFERENCE Contains the maximum unsupported drillstring weight. Calculated by

HOOK LOAD drillstring monitor, used to calculate bit weight
FAST WOB Unfiltered weight on bit value taken directly from the sensor
DRILLOFF WOB Weight on bit from sensor, filtered to smooth out minor fluctuation
ACTIVE DRILLOFF Contains the number of active drilloff channels
SECTION ONE Length of a drillstring section

LENGTH
PIPE STRETCH The stretch factor of the current drill pipe, in inches per k-lb per 1000
feet. PIPE STRETCH can be configured to be a manually entered
value or to be calculated using the PIPE I.D. and PIPE O.D. channel
values and the algorithm named “PIPE STRETCH”.
ROP FT HOUR Rate of penetration in feet/hour
INTERNAL DRIL- Internal drilloff calculation (not displayed to operator)

LOFF
DRILLOFF1 Calculates the values used to plot the ROP curve for the first drilloff
test.
DRILLOFF2 Calculates values used to plot the ROP curve for the second drilloff
test.
DRILLOFF3 Calculates values used to plot the ROP curve for the third drilloff test.
AVERAGED RPM RPM of drillpipe averaged over time
SLIP STATUS Channel that toggles between in and out of slips
BIT POSITION Current position of the bit in the well bore
TOTAL FLOW IN Sum of flow in and booster flow in
BIT ON BOTTOM If bit position = hole depth, this channel is set to "true"
HOLE DEPTH The depth of the hole, in feet.

* This channel is required only if PIPE STRETCH is a calculated (derived) channel.
B-6 NEW SYSTEM DRILLOFF INSTALLATION

Follow the steps below to set up and configure DRILLOFF if it is part of a new system installation.
1. After system start-up (Chapter 4), use the arrow keys to highlight FLOPPY: [LOAD
ALL] from the Calconf main menu (Figure 4-2) and then press ENTER. A submenu is
displayed.
2. Highlight MASTERDO and press ENTER.

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3. Use the arrow keys to highlight TOOLS: [CONFIGURATION] and press ENTER.
Select SYSTEM/DAQ from the submenu. The SYSTEM/DAQ Configuration screen
(Figure 7-3) is displayed.
4. Highlight CHANNEL & SENSOR: [EDIT] and press ENTER. A submenu of chan-
nels is displayed.
5. Refer to Table D-1 and Chapter 7 to edit those channels in Table D-1 that are fixed
(manual) value channels and to designate the PIPE STRETCH channel as either man-
ual value or derived, as the case may be. If PIPE STRETCH is derived, be sure that the
algorithm named “PIPE STRETCH” is selected for the PIPE STRETCH channel.
6. When all necessary channels have been edited, press < Esc > to close the submenu.
Then press < Esc > again to exit SYSTEM/DAQ configuration. The following mes-
sage is displayed:
7. Select SEND ALL TO DAQ.

To run a drilloff test using the MASTERDO default configurations, press < Esc > to close the
submenu and then proceed to Step 20.
To edit the default vertical scale values for the DRILLOFF chart, proceed to Step 10.
NOTE
The vertical chart scales can be edited on the rig at any time, using the
VXC keypad. (See Appendix B of Manual 60-20.)
To edit, add or delete the MASTERDO screen configurations, press < Esc > to close the sub-
menu and then proceed to Step 17.
8. From the submenu in Figure 7-2, highlight VISULOGGER XC GRAPHICS DIS-
PLAY and press ENTER. The VXC Device screen (Figure 9-2) is displayed.
9. Highlight [UNIT 0] and press ENTER. The VXC Configuration screen is displayed.
10. To edit the DRILLOFF chart vertical scale, highlight DEVICE CHANNELS: [EDIT]
and press ENTER. A submenu is displayed.
11. Highlight DRILL OFF 1 and press ENTER. The Device Channel Configuration
12. The Low strip scale field represents the minimum vertical scale value and High strip
scale represents the maximum vertical scale value. Use the arrow keys to highlight the
field to edit, then key-in the new scale value and press ENTER. The new value is dis-
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13. When the vertical scale is satisfactory, highlight [QUIT] and press ENTER. The
[EDIT] submenu is displayed.
14. Repeat Steps 13 through 15, if needed, to edit the vertical scale for DRILLOFF 2 or
DRILLOFF 3. When all chart scales have been edited, press <Esc > to close the sub-
menu.
NOTE
All DRILLOFF curves are plotted on the same chart. Thus, if the default
chart scale for DRILL OFF 1 is edited, the scales for DRILL OFF 2 and
DRILL OFF 3 should be edited to match.
15. To add new screen configurations, delete or edit the MASTERDO default screen con-
figurations, and refer to Section B-8.
16. When all screens have been configured, highlight [QUIT] from the VXC Device
screen (Figure 9-2) and press ENTER. The following message is displayed:
17. Highlight SEND and press ENTER. Messages are displayed as configurations are sent
to the DAQ. When all configurations have been sent, the submenu in Figure 7-2 is dis-
played. Press < Esc > to close the submenu.
18. Highlight FLOPPY: [SAVE ALL] from the Configuration and Calibration Main Menu
screen (Figure 4-2). The following message is displayed:
19. Type in the name (maximum of eight characters) to assign to the configuration files
and press ENTER. A series of messages is displayed as the configuration data is
saved. When all configurations have been saved, the Configuration and Calibration
Main Menu is displayed.
20. Highlight [QUIT] and press ENTER to exit the Configuration and Calibration soft-
ware.
21. Proceed to Appendix B of Manual 60-20 to run drilloff tests.
B-7 ADDING DRILLOFF TO AN EXISTING TOTAL SYSTEM

Follow the steps below to configure DRILLOFF if it is being added to an existing TOTAL system.
1. After system start-up (Chapter 4), use the arrow keys to highlight FLOPPY: [LOAD
ALL] from the Configuration and Calibration Main Menu (Figure 4-2) and then press
ENTER. A submenu is displayed.
2. Use the arrow keys to highlight MASTERDO and press ENTER. The following mes-
sage is displayed:
3. Highlight OVERLAY and press ENTER. As shown below, a series of messages is dis-
played as, one by one, each master file and configuration module is loaded.
When downloading is complete, the Configuration and Calibration Main Menu is displayed.
4. Highlight DAQ ACCESS: [LOAD ALL] and press ENTER. A series of messages sim-
ilar to the following is displayed as, one by one, each system and device configuration
is downloaded from the DAQ.
When downloading is complete, the Configuration and Calibration Main Menu is displayed.

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5. Use the arrow keys to highlight TOOLS: [CONFIGURATION] and press ENTER.
The submenu shown in Figure 7-2 is displayed.
6. Highlight SYSTEM/DAQ and press ENTER. The SYSTEM/DAQ Configuration
Screen (Figure 7-3) is displayed.
7. Highlight CHANNEL, SENSOR, & OUTPUT: [ADD] and press ENTER. A submenu
of channels is displayed. Refer to Table D-1 and add each DRILLOFF channel to the
SYSTEM/DAQ channel list as follows: use the arrow keys to highlight the DRIL-
LOFF channel name and then press ENTER.
8. When all DRILLOFF channels have been added, press < Esc > . The [ADD] submenu
is closed.
9. Highlight CHANNEL, SENSOR, & OUTPUT: [EDIT] and press ENTER. A sub-
menu of channels is displayed.
10. Refer to Table D-1 and Paragraphs 7-3-8 through 7-3-10 to edit those channels in
Table D-1 that are fixed (manual) value channels and to designate the PIPE STRETCH
channel as either manual value or derived. If PIPE STRETCH is derived, be sure that
the algorithm named “PIPE STRETCH” is selected for the PIPE STRETCH channel.
11. When all necessary channels have been edited, press < Esc > to close the CHANNEL,
SENSOR, & OUTPUT: [EDIT] submenu. Then press < Esc > again to exit SYSTEM/
DAQ configuration. The following message is displayed:
played.
13. Highlight VISULOGGER XC GRAPHICS DISPLAY and press ENTER; the VXC
Device screen (Figure 9-2) is displayed.
14. Highlight [UNIT 0] and press ENTER. The VXC Configuration Screen is displayed
(Figure 9-3).
15. Highlight DEVICE CHANNELS: [ADD] and press ENTER. A submenu of channels
is displayed. Refer to Table D-1 and add each DRILLOFF channel to the VXC chan-
nel list as follows: use the arrow keys to highlight the DRILLOFF channel name and
then press ENTER.
16. When all DRILLOFF channels have been added, press < Esc >. The submenu is
closed.
17. To specify the DRILLOFF chart vertical scale, highlight DEVICE CHANNELS:
[EDIT] and press ENTER. A submenu is displayed.
NOTE
The vertical chart scales can be edited on the rig at any time, using the
VXC keypad. (See Appendix B of Manual 60-20.)
18. Highlight DRILL OFF 1 and press ENTER. The Device Channel Configuration
19. The Low strip scale field represents the minimum vertical scale value and High strip
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field to edit, then key-in the new scale value and press ENTER. The new value is dis-
played.
20. When the vertical scale is satisfactory, highlight [QUIT] and press ENTER. The
[EDIT] submenu is displayed.
21. Repeat Steps 18 through 20, if needed, to edit the vertical scale for DRILL OFF 2 and
DRILL OFF 3. When all chart scales have been edited, press < Esc > to close the sub-
menu.
NOTE
All DRILLOFF curves are plotted on the same chart. Thus, the chart scale
for DRILL OFF 2 and DRILL OFF 3 must be edited to match DRILL OFF 1.
22. Create DRILLOFF recorders by highlighting DEVICE SCREENS: [ADD] from the
VXC Configuration screen and pressing ENTER. A screen like that in Figure 9-16 is
displayed.
23. Highlight Screen type and press ENTER. A submenu is displayed.
24. Select Drilloff Screen Object to add to screen. Select a channel in the VXC channel
list for Screen Object channel. Add alpha channel objects.
25. Refer to Paragraphs 9-6-11, 9-6-12, D-9 and to Figures D-2 and D-5 to configure a
DRILLOFF screen.
26. When the DRILLOFF screen is configured, highlight [QUIT] and press ENTER. The
VXC Configuration screen is displayed.
27. Highlight [QUIT] and press ENTER; the following message is displayed:
played. Press < Esc > to close the submenu.
29. Highlight FLOPPY: [SAVE ALL] from the Configuration and Calibration Main Menu
screen (Figure 4-2). The following message is displayed:
30. Type in the name (maximum of eight characters) to assign to the configuration files
and press ENTER. A series of messages is displayed as the configuration data is
saved. When all configurations have been saved, the Configuration and Calibration
Main Menu is displayed.
31. Highlight [QUIT] and press ENTER to exit the Configuration and Calibration soft-
ware.
32. Proceed to Appendix C of Manual 60-20 to run drilloff tests.

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B-8 DRILLOFF SCREEN CONFIGURATION

The DRILLOFF master file, MASTERDO, contains the default DRILLOFF screen configuration
shown in Figure D-5. This default screen configuration is represented by the DRILLOFF screen in
Figure D-2 and contains the following:
• screen name of DRILL OFF
• nine alpha channels (HOOK LOAD through PIPE I.D.)
• three drilloff test curves, each representing a different RPM (DRILL OFF 1
through DRILL OFF 3) displayed on an X-Y CHART, with *DRILLOFF WOB*
plotted on the X-axis and ROP, in feet per hour, plotted on the Y-axis (Figure D-2)
• the X-axis of the Drilloff chart object is auto-scaling. The scale is adjusted based
on the plotted values of Drilloff WOB.

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Printed in U.S.A. August 19, 1998

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6-8 ANALOG CONNECTIONS .............................................................................................. 6-8

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7-7 EXITING SYSTEM/DAQ CONFIGURATION.............................................................. 7-22

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9-4-3 Graphics ..................................................................................................................... 9-6

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10-5-5 DELETE Channels ................................................................................................ 10-10

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Figure 10-13. Two Strip 5 Alpha Screen................................................................................ 10-13

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DAQ CHANNEL WORKSHEET A-1

DRILLOFF CONFIGURATION B-1

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1-1 PURPOSE OF MANUAL

1-2 NEW FEATURES OF SYSTEM 4

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1-2-2 Features affecting VXC/SAC Displays

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1-3 SCOPE OF MANUAL

❑ Chapter 1 - introduction to manual.

❑ Chapter 2 -overview of the TOTAL system.

❑ Chapter 3 - contents description of the Calconf software, including master

❑ Chapter 4 - instructions for setting up and initializing the Calconf software,

❑ Chapter 5 - procedures for loading configuration and calibration files from

❑ Chapter 6 - procedures for using DIAGNOSTICS and the F-keys to view

❑ Chapter 7 - initial System/DAQ configuration.

❑ Chapter 8 - initial T-POT Interface Module (TIM) configuration.

❑ Chapter 9 - initial Visulogger XC Graphics Display (VXC) configuration.

❑ Chapter 10 -initial PC Workstation (PCW) configuration.

❑ Chapter 11 - smart network devices, sensor channel calibration.

❑ Chapter 12 - network configuration

❑ Chapter 13 - configuring DAQ output connectors

❑ Chapter 15 - configuration and calibration of multi-DAQ systems.

❑ Chapter 16 - procedures for using DAQ ACCESS to send configuration/calibration

❑ Chapter 17 -maintenance procedures for TOTAL system updates.

❑ Appendix A - DAQ Channel Worksheet, used to record connector assign-

❑ Appendix B - DRILLOFF configuration.

1-4 INTENDED AUDIENCE

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1-5 NOTES, CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS

Provides information to prevent equipment malfunction or damage that

1-6 RELATED DOCUMENTS

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2-2 SYSTEM OVERVIEW