Part Number 28-31 Revision C: Installation & Operation

Part Number 28-31
Revision C
INSTALLATION & OPERATION
VIP
VISULOGGER INTERFACE PROGRAM
Manufacturers of Precision Instruments
Printed in U.S.A. April 30, 1994

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Information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
Proper service and repair is important to the safe, reliable operation of all MID 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
recommended. 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 Y/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 LIMITA-
TION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PUR-
POSE.
M/D TOTCO warrants to Buyer (“Purchaser”) of new products manufactured or supplied by M/D
TOTCO that such products are, at the time of delivery to the Purchaser, free of material and work-
manship defects, subject to the following exceptions: (a) Any product that has been repaired or
altered in such a way, in M/D TOTCO’s judgment, as to affect the product adversely, including any
repairs, rebuilding, welding or heat treating outside of an M/D TOTCO-authorized facility, (b) Any
product that has, in M/D TOTCO’s judgment, been subject to negligence, accident or improper
storage, (c) Any product that has not been installed, operated and maintained in accordance with
normal practices and within the recommendations of M/D TOTCO, (d) For all items of special
order by Purchaser that are not manufactured by M/D TOTCO, Purchaser should submit warranty
claims directly to the manufacturer thereof.
M/D TOTCO’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 and of repaired or
replacement products to or from authorized M/D TOTCO service facility shall be borne by Pur-
chaser. M/D TOTCO may, at its sole option, elect to refund the purchase price of the products,
and M/D TOTCO shall have no further obligation under the Sales Agreement.
The cost of labor for installing a repaired or replacement part shall be borne by Purchaser.
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) Hydraulics and Mechanical Equipment: one (1)
year from date of installation or fifteen (15) months from date of shipment from M/D TOTCO,
whichever occurs first, b) All Elastomer Diaphragms: six (8) months from date of shipment from
M/D TOTCO, c) Electronic Equipment: six (8) months from date of shipment from M/D TOTCO.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Paragraph/Title Page
CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION
l-l PURPOSE OF MANUAL ............................................. l-1

1-2 SCOPE OF MANUAL ............................................... 1-l
l-3 INTENDED AUDIENCE ............................................. l-1
l-4 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS ...................................... l-1
l-5 NOTES, CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS ................................. l-l
l-8 RELATED MANUALS ............................................... 1-2
CHAPTER 2 - PURPOSE AND DESCRIPTION
2-1 INTRODUCTION ................................................... 2-l

2-2 PURPOSE ....................................................... 2-1
2-3 DESCRIPTION .................................................... 2-1
2-4 INSTALLATION LOCATIONS ......................................... 2-2
2-5 Rig Site ....................................................... 2-2
2-8 MasterSite .................................................... 2-2
CHAPTER 3 - INSTALLATION
3-1 INTRODUCTION ................................................... 3-l

3-2 REQUIRED EQUIPMENT. ........................................... 3-1
3-3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ....................................... 3-1
3-4 Rig Site Only - Visulogger II Data Source ............................. 3-2
3-5 Rig Site Only - Spectrum 1000 Data Source .......................... 3-3
3-6 Rig Site Only - TOTAL DAQ Data Source ............................ 3-4
3-7 Master Site - Visulogger II Data Source .............................. 3-7
3-8 Master Site - Spectrum 1000 Data Source ........................... 3-l 1
3-9 Master Site - TOTAL DAQ Data Source ............................. 3-13
3-10 INSTALLING VIP ................................................. 3-16
3-11 Installing VIP from Drive A: ....................................... 3-16
3-12 Installing VIP from Drive B: ....................................... 3-16
3-13 USING THE VIP AUTUEXECBATFILE ............................... 3-16
3-14 VIP PROGRAM INITIALIZATION SEQUENCE .......................... 3-17
3-15 Visubgger II Data Source ........................................ 3-17
3-16 Spectrum 1000 Data Source ..................................... 3-l 7
3-17 TOTAL DAQ Data Source ....................................... 3-17
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CHAPTER 41 THE SETUP PROGRAM
4-l INTRODUCTION ................................................... 4-1

4-2 CONFIGURATION FILES ............................................ 4-1
4-3 CONFIGURATION FILE NAMES ...................................... 4-2
4-4 ENTERING SETUP. ................................................ 4-2
4-5 THE SETUP MAIN MENU ........................................... 4-2
4-6 < 1 > DISPLAY COMPUTER HARDWARE AND SETUP INFORMATION ...... 4-5
4-7 Viewing Computer Hardware Information ............................. 4-5
4-8 1. Enhanced Color Graphics Adapter (EGA Card) w/ 256K Memory ....... 4-6
4-9 2. IBM Enhanced Color Monitor (or Equivalent) ....................... 4-6
4-10 3. IBM Monochrome Monitor (or Equivalent) .......................... 4-6
4-11 < 2 > CREATE OR EDIT A CONFIGURATION FILE. ...................... 4-7
4-l 2 < 1 p To Edit This Configuration File ................................ 4-8
4-l 3 Handling Mistakes while Editing a Configuration File ................ 4-9
4-14 < 2 > To Edit a Different Configuration File .......................... 4-10
4-15 c 3 > To Create a New Configuration File ........................... 4-11
4-16 Handling Mistakes while Creating a Configuration File ............. 4-l 2
4-17 < 3 > SETUP MTASK AND VIP COMMAND LINE PARAMETERS .......... 4-13
4-18 < 1 > Default Disk Drive for \TOTCO Directory ....................... 4-15
4-19 < 2 > System Communication Port ................................ 4-15
4-20 .C3 > System Communication Port Baud Rate ....................... 4-16
4-21 < 4 > Modem Port for Master/Remote Tele-Communication ............. 4-l 7
4-22 c 5 > Modem Port Baud Rate for Master/Remote Tele-Communication .... 4-18
4-23 c 6 > Default Configuration File Used by VIP ........................ 4-19
4-24 c7> TypeofMonitorinUse.. ................................... 4-19
4-25 <8> Typeof PrinterinUse.. .................................... 4-20
4-26 < 4 > MAKE SYSTEM A MASTER OR REMOTE TELE-COMMUNICATOR ... 4-21
4-27 <5> EXITTODOS ............................................... 4-22
CHAPTER 5 - THE Sl KSETUP & TCON PROGRAMS
5-l INTRODUCTION ................................................... 5-l

5-2 SlKSETUP ....................................................... 5-l
5-3 ENTERING THE Sl KSETUP PROGRAM ............................... 5-2
5-4 THE Sl KSETUP MAIN MENU ........................................ 5-2
5-5 1) CREATE A CONFIGURATION FILE ................................. 5-3
5-6 Aborting .SlK File Creation ....................................... 5-3
5-7 2) MODIFY A CONFIGURATION FILE ................................. 54
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5-8 Aborting .S7KFile Modification ..................................... 5-4

5-9 EXITTODOS ..................................................... 5-5
5-10 TCON ....................................................... 5-5
CHAPTER 6 - THE MTASK PROGRAM
6-l INTRODUCTION ................................................... 6-1

6-2 MTASK FILES ..................................................... 6-i
6-3 Depth Files .................................................... 6-l
6-4 TimeFiles.. ................................................... 6-1
6-5 QuickFiles .................................................... 6-1
6-6 LOADING MTASK .................................................. 6-2
6-7 MTASK DATA COLLECTION ......................................... 6-2
CHAPTER 7 - THE Sl K & TPOT PROGRAMS
7-l INTRODUCTION ................................................... 7-l

7-2 SlK ....................................................... 7-l
7-3 LoadingSlK.. ................................................. 7-l
7-4 TPOT ....................................................... 7-1
7-5 LoadingTPOT ................................................. 7-1
CHAPTER 8 - THE VIP PROGRAM
8-l INTRODUCTION ................................................... 8-l

8-2 HOW THIS CHAPTER IS ORGANIZED ................................. 8-1
8-3 VIPMENUS ...................................................... 8-3
8-4 ScreenMenu .................................................. 8-3
8-5 UNIT SCREEN ............................................. 8-3
8-6 LIMIT SCREEN ............................................. 8-3
8-7 FunctionMenus ................................................ 8-5
8-8 F Key Summary and Cross Reference ............................... 8-6
8-9 ENTERING VIP .................................................... 8-8
8-10 EXITING VIP ...................................................... 8-8
8-l 1 NAVIGATION FUNCTIONS .......................................... 8-9
8-12 The EscapeKey ................................................ 8-9
8-13 ALARM FUNCTIONS ............................................... 8-9
8-l 4 SetLimits-F3-FunctionMenuPagel ............................. 8-10
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8-15 ChannelHorn-F2-FunctionMenuPage2.. ........................ 8-11

8-l 6 HornOn/Off-F2-FunctionMenuPagel ........................... 8-11
8-17 FILE FUNCTIONS ................................................. 8-12
8-18 Directory - F6 - Function Menu Page 1 .............................. 8-12
8-19 QuickMode-F7-FunctionMenuPage2 ........................... 8-13
8-20 HOW QUICK FILES ARE NAMED. ............................. 8-13
8-21 CREATING A QUICK FILE ................................... 8-13
8-22 Backup Disk - F8 - Function Menu Page 1 ........................... 8-15
8-23 BACKUP DISK MAIN MENU .................................. 8-15
8-24 c 1 > DISPLAY CURRENT HARD DISK FILES ................... 8-15
8-25 < 2 > COPY FILES TO FLOPPY .............................. 8-17
8-26 Copying Time Files ...................................... 8-17
8-27 Copying Depth Files ..................................... 8-19
8-28 Copying Quick Files ...................................... 8-20
8-29 < 3 > LIST TIME FILES PREVIOUSLY COPIED .................. 8-22
830 <4> EXITTODOS ........................................ 8-22
8-31 Save Configuration - F9 - Function Menu Page 1 ..................... 8-22
8-32 SCREEN DISPLAY FUNCTIONS ..................................... 8-23
8-33 Create Screens - F3 - Function Menu Page 2 ........................ 8-23
8-34 DISPLAY SCREENS ........................................ 8-23
8-35 5 Strip Charts ........................................... 8-24
8-36 2StripCharts&5Text ................................... 8-24
8-37 2StripCharts&gText ................................... 8-25
8-38 2 Channel Strip & 5 Text .................................. 8-25
8-39 HOW TO CREATE A SCREEN ................................ 8-26
8-40 Change Scaling - F4 - Function Menu Page 1 ........................ 8-27
8-41 Historical Data - F5 - Function Menu Page 1 ......................... 8-28
8-42 DISPLAYING HISTORICAL TIME DATA ......................... 8-28
8-43 DISPLAYING HISTORICAL DEPTH DATA ....................... 8-30
8-44 DISPLAYING HISTORICAL QUICK DATA ....................... 8-31
8-45 Real-Time Vert. Scale - F6 - Function Menu Page 2 ................... 8-33
8-46 PRINT FUNCTIONS ............................................... 8-34
8-47 Print Configuration - F4 - Function Menu Page 2 ...................... 8-38
8-48 CONFIGURATION WORKSHEETS ............................ 8-38
8-49 HOW TO CREATE A PRINT CONFIGURATION .................. 8-38
8-50 Print Scale - F8 - Function Menu Page 2 ............................ 8-41
8-51 PrintCharts-F7-FunctionMenuPagel ........................... 8-42
8-52 SINGLE-WIDE PRINTS ...................................... 8-42
8-53 DOUBLE-WIDE PRINTS ..................................... 8-42
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8-54 PRINT CONFIGURATION NUMBER ............................ 8-42

8-55 SCALED DEPTH PRINTS .................................... 8-42
8-56 ROP AVERAGING .......................................... 8-42
8-57 GENERATING A REAL-TIME PRINT BY TIME ................... 8-43
8-58 GENERATING A REAL-TIME DEPTH PRINT. .................... 8-44
8-59 GENERATING A REAL-TIME QUICK PRINT ..................... 8-45
8-60 GENERATING A HISTORICAL TIME PRINT ..................... 8-46
8-61 GENERATING A HISTORICAL DEPTH PRINT ................... 8-47
8-62 GENERATING A HISTORICAL QUICK PRINT .................... 8-49
8-63 MASTER SITE FUNCTIONS ........................................ 8-51
8-64 DialRig/HangUp-F3-FunctionMenuPage3.. .................... 8-51
8-65 DIALING THE RIG .......................................... 8-51
8-66 HANGING UP ............................................ 8-52
8-67 Function Cancel - F8 - Function Menu Page 3 ........................ 8-52
8-68 Receive Real Time - F4 - Function Menu Page 3 ...................... 8-53
8-69 Receive File - F5 - Function Menu Page 3 ........................... 8-53
8-70 SendFile-F6-FunctionMenuPage3 ............................. 8-54
8-71 Receive Hist Data - F7 - Function Menu Page 3 ...................... 8-54
8-72 TIME REQUIRED TO RECEIVE HISTORICAL DATA FILES ......... 8-54
8-73 RECEIVING HISTORICAL TIME FILES OR QUICK FILES .......... 8-55
8-74 RECEIVING HISTORICAL DEPTH FILES ....................... 8-55
CHAPTER 9 - THE 123lMP PROGRAM
9-l INTRODUCTION ................................................... 9-l

9-2 REFORMATTED FILES ............................................. 9-1
9-3 ENTERING 123lMP ................................................ 9-l
9-4 REFORMATTING TIME FILES AND QUICK FILES ........................ 9-2
9-5 REFORMATTING DEPTH FILES ...................................... 9-4
9-6 IMPORTING .W?/V FILES TO LOTUS 123 ............................... 9-6
9-7 IMPORTING .PRN FILES TO DBASE .................................. 9-6
9-8 IMPORTING ./WA! FILES TO EXCEL .................................. 9-6
CHAPTER 10 - PARTS LISTS
10-l INTRODUCTION .................................................. 10-l
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APPENDIX A - PC OVERVIEW
A-l lNTRODUCTlON...................................................A- 1
A-2 MOTHER BOARD .................................................. A-l
A-3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..................................... A-l
A-4 Clock ....................................................... A-l
A-5 ROM and RAM Microchips ........................................ A-l
A-6 DISK DRIVES ..................................................... A-l
A-7 PLUG-IN PCB’S ................................................... A-2
APPENDIX B - DOS OVERVIEW
B-l INTRODUCTION ................................................... B-l

B-2 THEDOSPROMPT ................................................ B-l
B-3 DOS CHARACTERS ................................................ B-2
B-4 HOWTOENTERADOSCOMMAND .................................. B-2
B-5 DOS COMMAND SUMMARY ......................................... B-3
APPENDIX C - GLOSSARY
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LIST OF FIGURES
Flgu re/Tltle Page

3-1 Point-to-Point Wiring: Visulogger II Source, Rig Site Only ................... 3-2
3-2 Point-to-Point Wiring if Adapter/Converter Required: Spectrum 1000 Source,
Rig Site Only ................................................... 3-3
3-3 T-POT BNC Connector: DAQ Base .................................... 3-5
3-4 Electrical Connections: TOTAL DAQ Source, Rig Site Only ................. 3-5
3-5 DIP Switch Settings: DCM Communications Board (Installed in PC) .......... 3-6
3-6 Electrical Connections: Visulogger II Source, Rig Site & Master Site ........... 3-8
3-7 Electrical Connections: Spectrum 1000 Source, Rig Site & Master Site ........ 3-12
3-8 Electrical Connections: TOTAL DAQ Source, Rig Site and Master Site ....... 3-15
4-1 SETUP Main Menu ................................................. 4-3

4-2 Hardware Menu .................................................... 4-4
4-3 Configuration Menu ................................................. 4-7
4-4 Command Line Parameter Menu ..................................... 4-14
5-l Spectrum 1000 Setup ............................................... 5-l

5-2 Sl KSETUP Main Menu ............................................. 5-2
5-3 TOTAL DAQ Data Source Setup ...................................... 5-5
8-1 VIPMenus ....................................................... 8-2

8-2 ScreenMenu ...................................................... 8-3
8-3 UnitScreen ....................................................... 8-4
8-4 LimitScreen ...................................................... 8-4
8-5 FunctionMenu- Page1 ............................................. 8-5
8-6 FunctionMenu-Page2 ............................................. 8-5
8-7 Function Menu - Page 3 (Master Site Only) .............................. 8-5
8-8 SET LIMITS Screen ............................................... 8-10
8-9 CHANNEL HORN Screen ........................................... 8-11
8-10 BACKUP DISK Main Menu .......................................... 8-14
8-l 1 COPY FILES Menu ................................................ 8-16
8-12 Display Screen: 5 Strip Charts ....................................... 8-24
8-13. Display Screen: 2 Strip Charts & 5 Text ................................ 8-24
8-14 Display Screen: 2 Strip Charts & 9 Text ................................ 8-25
8-15 Display Screen: 2 Channel Strip & 5 Text .............................. 8-25
8-16 Single-Wide Time Print - 21 Channels ................................. 8-35
8-17 Double-Wide Time Print - 9 Channels .................................. 8-36
8-18 Scaled Depth Print ................................................ 8-37
8-19 Single-Wide Configuration Worksheets ................................ 8-39
8-20 Double-Wide Configuration Worksheets ................................ 8-40
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LIST OF TABLES
Table/Title Page
2-l VIP Software Summary ............................................. 2-l
3-l MultiModem 224 EC (External) Dip Switch Settings ........................ 3-9

3-2 MultiModem 224 EC (Internal) Dip Switch Settings ........................ 3-9
3-3 MultiTech MT224 BA (External) DIP Switch Settings ...................... 3-10
8-1 F Key Summary and Cross Reference .................................. 8-6

8-2 Navigation Functions ................................................ 8-9
8-3 AlarmFunctions ................................................... 8-9
8-4 File-Related Functions ............................................ 8-l 2
8-5 Screen Display Functions ........................................... 8-23
8-6 Print Functions ................................................... 8-34
8-7 ROP Averaging Summary ........................................... 8-43
8-8 Master Site Functions .............................................. 8-51
10-l VIP Parts List - Visulcgger II Source ................................... 10-l

1o-2 VIP Parts List-Spectrum 1000 Source ................................ 10-2
1o-3 SparePartsList ................................................... 10-3
B-l Common DOS Prompts ............................................. B-l

B-2 Common DOS Characters ........................................... B-2
B-3 Common DOS Commands ........................................... B-3
RELATED TOOLS & TEST EQUIPMENT
Part Number Descrlptlon
931300-001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..RS232Tester
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
l-l PURPOSEOFMANUAL
The purpose of this manual is to provide installation and operating instructions for M/D TOTCO’s
Visulogger II Interface Program (VIP). Originally designed for use with Visulogger II, VIP has
been modified to work with the Spectrum 1000 and TOTAL data acquisition systems. This
manual provides instruction for using VIP with the Visulogger II, Spectrum 1000 and TOTAL.
1-2 SCOPE OF MANUAL
This manual is divided into the following chapters:

0 Chapter One - Introduction to manual
q Chapter TWO- Describes the programs that make up the VIP software package
0 Chapter Three - Installation
0 Chapter Four - SETUP program
0 Chapter Flve - Sl KSETUP and TCON programs
0 Chapter SIX - MTASK program
0 Chapter Seven - Sl K and TPOT programs
0 Chapter Eight - VIP program operation
0 Chapter Nlne - 1231MP program
0 Chapter Ten - Parts lists
0 Appendix A - Overview of PCs for users with limited computer experience
c] Appendix B - Overview of DOS and DOS commands
0 Appendix C - Glossary of computer terms
0 Appendix D - Conversion data
1-3 INTENDED AUDIENCE
This manual is intended for use by field engineering, maintenance, operation and repair
personnel.
1-4 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS
The procedures described in this manual should be performed only by persons who have read
the safety notice on Page B of this manual and who are fully qualified and trained to perform the
procedures herein.
l-5 NOTES, CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
Notes, cautions and warnings are presented, when applicable, to aid in understanding and
operating the equipment or to protect personnel and equipment. Examples and explanations
follow.
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NOTE
Provides additional information about the current topic.
CAUTION
Provides information to prevent equipment malfunction or damage that
could result in interruption of service.
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 MANUALS
M/D TOTCO documents related to the use of this manual are:

l 60-10: TOTAL DAQ and Sensors
l 6Ct40: TOTAL Configuration and Calibration Software
. lW1011: SPECTRUM 1000 User’s Manual
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CHAPTER 2
PURPOSE AND DESCRIPTION
2-1 INTRODUCTlON
This chapter describes the VIP software package and its component programs.
2-2 PURPOSE
The VIP software package is used to:

. store data from the data source in files on the hard disk
. compare data values for each channel to alarm limits set by the operator
. allow a master site to access rig data
l display real-time and historical data on the computer screen and on paper
. reformat MTASK data files so that they can be imported to Lotus 123, dBASE or
Microsoft Excel
2-3 DESCRIPTION
Table 2-1 lists when each VIP program is used and summarizes the function of each program.
Table 2-1. VIP Software Summary
Program Data Source Function
SETUP Visulogger II, Spectrum 1000, Configures the system to receive data in Visulogger II
TOTAL DAQ format. Configures ports and baud rates.
Sl KSETUP Spectrum 1000 Creates a configuration file for Sl K, which describes the
Spectrum 1000 channel configuration
TCON TOTAL DAQ Downloads PC Workstation configuration files from the

TOTAL DAQ and creates a configuration file for VIP,
which describes the DAQ channel configuration
MTASK Visulogger II, Spectrum 1000, Stores data received from the data source in files on the
TOTAL DAQ hard disk. Compares data values to alarm limits set by
the user. At a master site, MTASK accesses rig data via
telephone modem.
SlK Spectrum 1000 Receives data from Spectrum 1000 and passes it to
MTASK in Visulogger II format
TPOT TOTAL DAQ Receives data from the TOTAL T-POT network and
passes it to MTASK in Visubgger II format
VIP Visulogger II, Spectrum 1000, Displays current (real-time) or recorded (historical) data
TOTAL DAQ on the computer screen and on paper
123lMP Visulogger II, Spectrum 1000, Reformats MTASK data files so that they can be
TOTAL DAQ imported to Lotus 123, dBASE or Microsoft Excel
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2-4 INSTALLATION LOCATIONS
The VIP software package must be installed at the rig site; it may also be installed at a master
site.
2-5 Rig Site
The rig site PC receives data directly from the data source and stores it on the hard disk. The rig
site is also referred to as a remote location.
2-6 Master Site
A master site is a PC station, separate from the rig, where VIP software is run and data from the
rig site is accessed. For example, a company drilling three wells in Alaska may want to access
the well data at their Houston office. In this case, VIP is installed at each rig site PC and on a
master site PC in the Houston office. The master site PC accesses data from each rig site via
telephone modem.

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CHAPTER 3
INSTALLATION
3-l INTRODUCTiON
This chapter describes the following:

. computer configuration required to run VIP
. electrical connections required to run VIP at the rig site and at the master site
l procedures for installing VIP software
l procedure for making the VIP AUTOEXECBATfile the active autoexec.bat file so
that MTASK is automatically loaded when the PC is restarted
3-2 REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
To run VIP, the equipment listed below is required:

a. iBNCPC/AT or compatible with:
l 640 Kbytes RAM minimum
. Battery-backed real-time cl&
. 20 Megabyte (or larger) hard disk with controller
l 5.25” or 3.5” floppy disk with controller
. DOS 3.3 or higher system software
. Enhanced graphics adapter with 256 K memory, or greater
. One parallel printer port
l One serial port (two serial ports if a telephone modem is used)
l XT or AT compatible keyboard
. IBM-to-Centronics parallel printer cable assembly for PC
. Serial port adapter DB-9 to DB-25 pin
b. Monitor - monochrome or color EGA compatible, or greater
c. Modem - If VIP is run from a master site, a Hayes compatible telephone modem (internal or
external) is required at the rig and master site. If Visulogger II is the data source, a Bell 202T
modem is required to convert the FSK signal from Visulogger II to an W-232 signal for the PC.
d. Printer (Optional) - The following printers may be used:

l JDL750 l JDL850
. FUJI3400 . FUJI5600
. NECP5300 . NECP5XL
. EPLQ2550 l OKl393C
. HP Paintjet
3-3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
The following paragraphs describe the electrical connections between the VIP PC and a
Visulogger II, Spectrum 1000 and TOTAL DAQ when VIP is installed at the rig site.
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3-4 Rig Site Only - Visuiogger ii Data Source
Follow the steps below and refer to Figure 3-1 to make electrical connections when Visulogger II
is the data source and VIP is run at the rig site only. This procedure assumes that the keyboard
and monitor are already connected according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
1. Connect Visulogger E-box cable to Bell 202T modem.
NOTE
The Visulogger E-box cable should not be longer than 1500 feet.
2. Connect Bell 202T modem cable to PC port Corn1 .
NOTE
The modem cable should not be longer than 50 feet.
3. On modem DIP switch, set position 3 down; all other positions up.
4. Connect PC parallel port LPTl to printer, if one is used.

5. Connect ac power cords from PC, modem and printer to a 115/230
Vat, 50-60 Hz surge-protected power outlet, as appropriate.
6. Turn modem, PC, monitor and printer ON.
7. Load VIP application software and verify that data displayed on

monitor is consistent wifh other data displays.
VISULOGGER BELL 202T PC

E-BOX MODEM COMl
J-101 r Full
CONNECTOR
B-PIN
CONNECTOR
I
:;-pE-
1
‘2
1.__._-_
.5
DB-25
CONNECTOR
_____
___, -_.__----. ~
.-------I . :
25PIN
CONNECTOR
‘-___. ___- ____-
Figure 3-l. Point-to-Point Wiring: Visulogger II Source, Rig Site Only

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Manual 29-31 instaiiation
3-5 Rig Site Only - Spectrum loo0 Data Source
Follow the steps below to make electrical connections when the data source is Spectrum 1000
and VIP is run at the rig site only. This procedure assumes that the keyboard and monitor are
already connected according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
1. Connect Spectrum 1000 signal conditioner cable to PC port Coml.
NOTE
The Spectrum 1000 cable should not be longer than 50 feet.
If more than 50 feet of cable is required, proceed to Step 2 and refer

to Figure 3-2. If 50 feet of cable is adequate, proceed to Step 5.
2. Replace RS-232 driver card in signal conditioner with current loop
driver card (PCB280A).
3. Connect a current loop-to-RS-232 converter to PC port Corn1.
4. Connect current loop driver card to RS-232 converter, using H12328A-01
adapter.
6. Connect ac power cords from PC, printer, and RS-232 converter (if used) to a
115/230 Vat, 50-80 Hz surge-protected power outlet, as appropriate.
7. Turn PC, monitor and printer ON.

monitor is consistent with other data displays.
SPEclRUM 1060 H12325A-01 Rs-232 CONVERTER PC

SIGNAL ADAPTER H12324A COW
CONDITIONER
9PIN
T&l 1 CONNECTOR
1. XMiT+
‘2
4e XMIT- -7 23, -23 3,_ .-_--_.____( / -5

25, -25
F 25-PIN
CONNECTOR
I :........-..--..
Figure 3-2. Point-to-Point Wiring if Adapter/Converter Required:

Spectrum 1000 Source, Rig Site Only
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3-6 Rig Site Only - TOTAL DAQ Data Source
Follow the steps below and refer to Figures 3-3 and 3-4 to connect the VIP PC to a TOTAL DAQ
when VIP is run at the rig site only. This procedure assumes that the keyboard and monitor are
already connected according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
1. Connect BNC plugs (P/N 949914-008) to both ends of RG-59U
coaxial network cable (P/N 946900-001).
2. Connect one end of cable to BNC connector on base of DAQ and

other end to T-POT modem (P/N 219916001).
NOTE
If more than one device must be connected to the DAQ, connect a

75 ohm BNC tee fitting (P/N 949895-001) to the BNC connector on
the DAQ base; then connect RG-59U cable to tee.
3. Set DCM communications board (Figure 3-5) DIP switches as follows:

l SW1 position 2 ON (closed) and all other positions OFF (open). This
selects the IRQ as 5.
l SW2 positions 1 through 6 OFF (open). This allows the VIP PC
device I.D. to be set and/or changed using TOTAL Configuration &
Calibration Software (Manual 60-40).
l SW2 positions 7 OFF (open) and position 8 is ON (closed). This
sets the baud rate to the default network baud rate of 42.8 K.
NOTE
The baud rate specified by positions 7 and 8 on the DCM comm

board must be the same as that for the T-POT network. The table
in Figure 3-5 shows how to set SW2 positions 7 and 8 for alternate
baud rates, lf the default is not used.
l SW3 positions 3, 6, 7 and 8 ON (closed), all others OFF (open).

This sets the dual port RAM address space and interrupt request.
4. Install DCM communications board into empty slot in VIP PC.
5. Plug T-POT modem g-pin connector into DCM communications

board, installed in PC.
6. Connect PC parallel port LPTl to printer (optional) using cable (P/N

946955-001).
7. Connect ac power cords from PC and printer to a 115/230 Vat,
50-60 Hz surge-protected power outlet, whichever is applicable.
8. Turn PC, monitor and printer ON.

9. Load VIP software and verify that data displayed on monitor is
consistent with all other data displays.

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Manual 29-31 instaiiation
CALJCONFIG
CONNECTOR
T-POT BNC
CONNECTOR
Figure 3-3. T-POT BNC Connector: DAQ Base
TOTAL
DAQ
IBM PC OR
COMPATIBLE
I
T-POT
I
RS-232 I I
I
8
PRINTER
4
MODEM
I I
POWER
STRIP
Figure 3-4. Electrical Connections: TOTAL DAQ Source, Rig Site Only

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0
I DEVICEY
1
2
El 3
4
Y
* VIP DEFAULT
- VIP DEFAULT - SPECIFIED USING TOTAL CONFIGURATiON/CALiBRATiON SOFTWARE
Figure 3-5. DIP Switch Settings: DCM Communications Board (Installed in PC)

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3-7 Master Site - Vlsulogger II Data Source

Follow the steps below and refer to Figure 3-6 to make the electrical connections when
Visulogger II is the data source and VIP is run at a master site. This procedure assumes that the
keyboard and monitor are already connected according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
a. At the Rlg Site:

1. Connect cable from Visulogger E-Box to Bell 202T modem (Figure 3-l).
NOTE
The Visulogger E-Box cable should not be longer than 1500 feet.
2. Connect cable from Bell 202T modem to PC port Corn1 (Figure 3-l).
NOTE
The modem cable should not be longer than 50 feet.
3. On 202T modem DIP switch, set position 3 down; all others up.
5. Connect Hayes compatible telephone modem to PC. If modem is
external, connect modem cable to PC serial port Com2. If it is
internal, attach modem card inside PC.
6. Refer to Tables 3-l through 3-3, as applicable, to set Hayes

compatible modem DIP switches.
7. Connect modem LINE jack to telephone company jack.
8. Connect ac power cords from PC, modems and printer to a 115/230

Vat, 50-60 Hz surge-protected power outlet, as applicable.
9. Turn modems, PC, monitor and printer ON.
b. At the Master Site:

1. Connect Hayes compatible telephone modem to PC. lf modem is
external, connect modem cable to PC serial port Corn1 or Com2. If
it is internal, attach modem card inside PC.
2. Set modem DIP switches (Tables 3-1 through 3-3, as applicable).

7. Load VIP application software and verify that data displayed is

consistent with that at rig site.

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-------- ___----- -------- -------
YI I
ii3
“I- -
Figure 3-6. Electrical Connections: Visulogger II Source, Rig Site & Master Site

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Table 3-l. MullModem 224 EC (External) DIP Switch Settlngs

Switch # Condltlon Function
&Position DIP Switch
1 UP DTR from Interface
2 UP Verbose Command Mode Responses

3 Down Enable Command Mode Responses
4 UP Enable Echo of Command Characters
5 UP *Auto-Answer Enabled
6 UP CD and DSR Normal
1 Single Line RJl 1

Down Enable Command Mode
&Position DIP Switch
UP CTS Forced On
UP Dial-Up Operation
Down Blind Dialing Method
Down Asynchronous Operation
l If the modem is in Leased Line Mode, this switch should be set to Leased Line Answer Mode.
Table 3-2. MultIModem 224 EC (Internal) DIP Switch Settings

Switch # Condition Function
3-Posltlon DIP Switch
1 open Allow modem to react to presence or absence
of carrier signal
1 Corn2 accessed
2 Closed Corn1 accessed
3 closed Corn3 or Corn4 not accessed
4-Posltkn DIP Switch

1 Down Normal Mode
2 Down No Flow Control
3 Down Hardware Flow Control
I 4 UP &Ql Hayes Responses
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Table 3-3. MultITech MT224 BA (External) DIP Switch Seltlnas
Function
DTR dependent upon Interface
Hardware flow control

Enable command responses
UNIX spooling disabled
Enable automatic answer
Maximum throughput ON
RTS dependent upon interface
Enable command mode
Local digital loopback OFF
Dial-Up operation
“AT’ responses
Asynchronous Operation
2400 bps
2400 bps
CD and DSR function normally
Future use
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3-8 Master Site - Spectrum 1000 Data Source
Follow the steps below and refer to Figure 3-7 to make the electrical connections when Spectrum
1000 is the data source and VIP is run at a master site. This procedure assumes that the
a. At the Rig Slte:
1. Connect cable from Spectrum 1000 to PC port Corn1.
I NOTE
The Spectrum 1000 cable should not be longer than 50 feet.
If more than 50 feet of cable is required, proceed to Step 2, If 50
feet of cable is adequate, proceed to Step 5.
2. Replace RS-232 driver card in Signal Conditioner with current loop
driver card (P/N PCB290A).
3. Connect current loop-to-RS-232 converter (P/N H12324A) to PC port Corn1.

4. Connect current loop driver card to RS-232 converter, using an
H12326A-01 adapter.
6. Connect Hayes compatible telephone modem to PC. If modem is external,

connect modem cable to PC port Com2. If internal, attach modem card in PC.
7. Refer to Tables 3-l through 3-3, as applicable, to set modem DIP switches.
9. Connect ac power cords from PC, modem, printer and 232 converter (if used) to
a 115/230 Vat, 50-60 Hz surge-protected power outlet, as applicable.
10. Turn modem, PC and printer ON.
1. Connect Hayes compatible modem to PC. If modem is external, connect

modem cable to PC port Corn1 or Come. If internal, attach modem card in PC.
2. Set telephone modem DIP switches (Tables 3-l and 3-2).

6. Turn modem, PC and printer ON. Verify that data displayed on

monitor is consistent with that at rig site.

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a
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E
r
--- ----- ----- -----
Figure 3-7. Electrical Connections: Spectrum 1000 Source, Rig Site and Master Site
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Manual 2&31 lnstallatlon
3-9 Master Slte - TOTAL DAQ Data Source

Follow the steps below and refer to Figure 3-8 to make electrical connections when a TOTAL
DAQ is the data source and VIP is run at a master site. This procedure assumes that the
a. At the Rig Slte:
1. Connect BNC plugs (P/N 949914-008) to both ends of RG69U
coaxial network cable (P/N 946900-001) .
2. Connect one end of cable to BNC connector on base of DAQ (Figures 3-3
and 38) and other end to T-POT modem (P/N 219916001).
NOTE
If more than one device must be connected to the DAQ, connect a

75 ohm BNC tee fitting (P/N 949895001) to the BNC connector on
the DAQ base; then connect RG-59U cable to tee.
3. Set DIP switches on DCM communications board (Figure 3-5) as follows:

l SW1 position 2 ON (closed) and all other positions OFF (open).
This selects the IRQ as 5.
. SW2 positions 1 through 8 OFF (open). This allows the VIP PC
device I.D. to be set and/or changed using TOTAL Configuration &
Calibration Software (Manual 60-40).
l SW2 positions 7 OFF (open) and position 8 ON (closed). This sets
the baud rate to the default network baud rate of 42.8 K.
NOTE
The baud rate specified by positions 7 and 8 on the DCM comm

board must be the same as that for the T-POT network. The table
in Figure 35 shows how to set SW2 positions 7 and 8 for aternate
baud rates, if the default is not used.
l SW3 sitions 3., 8,7 and 8 ON (closed and all other positions
OFF ropen). This sets the dual port RA t address space and
interrupt request.
4. Install DCM communications board into available slot in VIP PC.
5. Plug T-POT modem g-pin connector into DCM communications
board, installed in PC.
6. Connect PC parallel port LPTl to printer (optional) using cable 946955-001.

external, connect modem cable to PC serial port Com2. If it is
internal, attach modem card inside PC.
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10. Connect ac power cords from PC, modems and printer to a 115/230
11. Turn modems ON; then turn PC and printer ON.
12. Load VIP application software and veriiy that data displayed on
monitor is consistent with all other data displays.

external, connect modem cable to PC serial port Corn1 or Con-Q. If
it is internal, attach modem card inside PC.


7. Load VIP application software and verify that data displayed is
consistent with that at rig site.

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Figure 3-8. Electrical Connections: TOTAL DAQ Source, Rig Site and Master Site
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3-10 INSTALLING VIP
VIP may be installed using 5.25” or 3.5” installation disks. The following procedures describe
installation of VIP files to the PC hard disk. Refer to the file named README. 7STon the
installation diskettes for information on installation.
3-11 Installing VIP from Drive A:
1. Turn PC and monitor ON.
2. Insert disk into A: drive. At C:L prompt, type A: and press ENTER
key.
3. At A:L prompt, type INSTALL A: and press ENTER key.
4. Follow displayed instruction to complete installation.
3-12 Installing VIP from Drive B:
1. Turn PC and monitor ON.
2. Insert disk into B: drive. At C:\> prompt, type B: and press ENTER
key.
3. At B:\> prompt, type INSTALL B: and press ENTER key.
4. Follow displayed instructions to complete installation.
3-13 USING THE VIP AUTOEXECBATFILE
The VIP AUTOEXECBATfile is copied into the TOTCO subdirectory during installation of VIP
software. It is designed to be used in place of the existing autoexec.bat file on the root directory
so that MTASK is automatically loaded when the system is restarted and data loss is minimized.
Sl K (if Spectrum 1000 data source) or TPOT (if TOTAL DAQ data source) is also automatically
loaded when the system is restarted.
If the VIP AUTOEXECBATfile is not used, MTASK (and possibly Sl K or TPOT) will have to be
manually loaded after the system is restarted.
To use the VIP AUTOEXECBATfile, you may either:

. Mod’ the existing autoexecbat file to include pertinent information in the VIP
AlJT 3 EXEC.BATfile or
. Select “Y” when the following prompt is displayed during installation:
DO YOU WANT TO INSTALL AUTOEXEC.BAT FILE? (Y/N)
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3-14 VIP PROGRAM INITIALIZATION SEQUENCE
VIP programs must be initialized in a specific order. Paragraphs 3-15, 3-16 and 3-17 describe the
program initialization sequence for each data source.
3-15 Vlsulogger II Data Source
For a Visulogger II data source, initialize the following programs in the order listed below:
1. SETUP - Configures the system and describes the Visulogger II
channel sequence. (Run only during system setup.)
2. MTASK - Monitors and stores Visulogger II data using the
configuration created in SETUP (Run before VIP is run.)
3. VIP - Displays real-time or historical data gathered by MTASK.
(Run to start VIP)
3-16 Spectrum 1000 Data Source
For a Spectrum 1000 data source, initialize the following programs in the order listed below:
1. SETUP - Configures the system and enables you to designate the
order in which Spectrum 1000 channel data is recorded by MTASK.
(Run only during system setup.)
2. Sl KSETUP - Assigns Spectrum 1000 channel numbers to each
channel named in SETUP. (Run only during system setup.)
3. MTASK - Monitors and stores Spectrum 1000 data using the
configuration described in SETUP. (Run before VIP is run.)
4. SlK - Receives data from Spectrum 1000 and passes it to MTASK
in Visulogger II format. (Run before VIP is run.)
(Run to start VIP.)
3-17 TOTAL DAQ Data Source
For a TOTAL DAQ data source, initialize the following programs in the order listed below:
1. TCON - Downloads configuration files from the TOTAL DAQ and
creates a configuration file for VIP. (Run only during system setup.)
2. SETUP - Configures the system. (Run only during system setup.)
3. MTASK - Monitors and stores data from the DAQ using the
configuration downloaded by TCON. (Run before VIP is run.)
4. TPOT - Receives data from the DAQ over the T-POT network and
passes it to MTASK in Visulogger II format. (Run before VIP is run.)
(Run to start VIP.)
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CHAPTER 4
THE SETUP PROGRAM
4-l INTRODUCTION
This chapter describes the SETUP program. SETUP is run at both the rig site and master site to
configure the system to read Visulogger II data or data in Visulogger II format. It creates a
configuration file that describes the system set up and channel sequence.
When Visulogger II is the data source, SETUP describes the Visulogger II channel sequence.
When Spectrum 1000 is the data source, SETUP enables you to designate the order in which
Spectrum channel data is read by MTASK. When a TOTAL DAQ is the data source, SETUP is
executed after TCON (Chapter 5) to select communication ports and baud rates.
SETUP is used to:
. view hardware information about the PC, information on VIP-compatible monitors
and EGA card dip switch settings for color and monochrome monitors
. create or edit a configuration file describing the system set up and appropriate
channel sequence
l describe the VIP and MTASK command line parameters listed below:
l default disk drive
. the baud rate and PC serial port connected to the data source
. PC serial port connected to an external modem (if used) and the
modem baud rate
l default configuration file
. type of monitor and printer used
. specify whether the system is at the rig-site (remote telecommunicator) or master
site
4-2 CONFIGURATION FILES
The configuration files created in SETUP are used by MTASK to ensure that incoming data is
logged in correctly. They include the following information:
. channel labels - Visul ger II channel names in the same numerical order as in
Visulogger II or channe“9 names in the order you want them recorded by MTASK,
if the data source is Spectrum 1000 or TOTAL DAQ
. channel units - i.e. feet, feet/hour, etc.
. number of the channel containing Rate of Penetration (ROP) data

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4-3 CONFIGURATION FILE NAMES
Configuration file names must be three characters long (letters or numbers) and should describe
the name of the well whose channel configuration they contain. For example, the configuratbn
file name for the Amoco #l Smtth well mtght be ASl. File names are automatically assigned a
.CFG extension. Thus, the complete file name for the Amoco #l Smith well would be ASl.CFG.
NOTE: Do not use the following three-letter sequences as configuration
file names, because they are assigned to DOS files:
l COM l AUX
l CON l BAT
. LPT . EXE
l XON . XOF
The three-character configuration filename will become the extension for all related data files
created by MTASK. Thus, the MTASK-created depth file for ASI.CGFwould be DEPTH.ASl.
NOTE: Do not duplicate a configuration file name. If you do, the contents
of the original file will be overwritten with the new information.
4-4 ENTERING SETUP
To enter SETUP, you must be in the TOTCO subdirectory of the hard drive (typically drive C:) and
the prompt should be:
CATOTCO>
Type SETUP and press the ENTER key. The SETUP Main Menu is displayed.
4-5 THE SETUP MAIN MENU
The SETUP Main Menu is shown below. From this menu you can view, describe and modify the
system configuration. To select a menu option, press the number (l-5) assigned to that opkn.
•~m-..~-+e~.-
SETUP VIP CONFlGURATlON VERSION X.XX

l --
THIS PROGRAM CHECKS THE COMPUTER SETUP AS WELL AS

ALLOWS THE CONFlGURATlGN FILET0 BE EDTIED OR CAN
BE USED TO CREATE A NEW CONFIGURATION FILE
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION IS DEFAULTED TO REMOTE UNLESS

SELECTION <4> IS USED TO CHANGE THIS SE’lTING
< 1 > DISPLAY COMPUTER HARDWARE AND SETUP INFORMATION

c 2 > CREATE OR EDIT A CONFlGURATlON FILE
< 3 > SETUP MTASK AND VIP COMMAND LINE PARAMETERS
< 4 > MAKE SYSTEM A MASTER OR REMOTE TELE-COMMUNICATOR
c 5 > EXIT TO DOS
PRESS SELECTION NUMBER
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Manual 26-31 The SETUP Program
The SETUP Main Menu is displayed each time you exit one of the first four Main Menu options
shown in Figure 4-1. To access another SETUP menu option, press the menu number of that
option. To exit SETUP, select Option 5, EXIT TO DOS, from the SETUP Main Menu.
The flowchart in Figure 4-l shows the five Main Menu options. The arrows on the flowchart show
the general paths you may follow in SETUP.
I
*l>
Create or Edit a
C%$iZr
Hardware 81
setup
Information Communkator
(Flgure 4-2)
Figure 4-1. SETUP Main Menu
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SETUP MAIN
4 4 4
1. 2. 3.
VMW&lE~~~ view
IdZb”
Color Graphics about IBM iiEf?S
Adapter (EGA Enhanced Monochrome
Cardwi266K Color Monitor Monitor (or
(or Equlvalent) Equlvalent)
(Paragraph 4-9) (Paragraph 4-10)
I
Figure 4-2. Hardware Menu
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Manual 28-31 me SETUP Program
4-6 < 1s DISPLAY COMPUTER HARDWARE ANDSETUP INFORMATlON
Use this option to:

l
view hardware information about the PC (i.e. DOS version, Kbytes of RAM,
available hard disk storage space, number of parallel and serial communication
porn
. confirm that the monitor (color or monochrome) is compatible with VIP
Figure 4-2 shows the general paths you may follow. From the SETUP Main Menu, press the
number 1 key. The Hardware Menu is displayed:
r P
t.~~H*-.**...tt.*...*.**.*....*.....*..~..*...*.*...*.............................
VIP
COMPUTER HARDWARE INFORMATION
..*............................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..t.....................
VIP SOFTWARE IS INSTALLED IN AN IBM COMPATIBLE PC.
THE FOLLOWING HARDWARUSOFIWARE IS INSTALLED IN THIS PC.
DOS VERSION IS XX
XXX KBYTES OF RAM
XXXXXXXX BYTES FREE ON HARD DISK
X PARALLEL PRINTER PORTS
X SERIAL PORTS
VIP REQUIRES A GRAPHIC ADAPTER CARD AND MONITOR TO SUPPORT

EGA MODE, 640 BY 350 RESOLUTION. THIS REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING:
1. EGA OR VGA CARD W/ 256K MEMORY

2. IBM ENHANCED COLOR MONITOR (OR EQUIVALENT)
3. IBM MONOCHROME MONITOR (OR EQUIVALENT)
IF MORE INFORMATION IS REQUIRED ENTER NUMBER (l-3)

PRESS <ENTER> TO RETURN TO THE MAIN MENU
c d
4-7 Vlewlng Computer Hardware InformatIon
The first hatf of the Hardware Menu screen supplies the following information about the PC
hardware installed:
. version of DOS installed
. amount of RAM
. amount of hard disk storage space
. number of parallel printer ports
. number of serial ports
Use this information to determine if changes to the current hardware configuration are necessary.
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4-6 1. Enhanced Color Gmphlcs Adapter (EGA Card) w/ 256 K Memory
Press the number 1 key. The following screen is displayed:
IF VGA CARD IS USED, IT MUST SUPPORT SWITCHING TO EGA MODE.
IF EGA CARD IS USED, REFER TO USER MANUAL FOR SETTING

SWITCH CONFIGURATION.
PRESS ANY KEY TO RETURN TO THE HARDWARE MENU
4-9 2. IBM Enhanced Color Monltor (or Equlvalent)
From the Hardware Menu, press the number 2 key to view a list of compatible color monitors.
The following screen is displayed: /
THE FOLLOWING IS A PARTIAL LIST OF COLOR GRAPHIC MONITORS KNOWN TO

SUPPORTTHE EGA MODE IN 640 BY 350,16 COLOR RESOLUTION:
1. IBM ENHANCED COLOR MONITOR (OR EQUIVALENT)

2. TAXAN ?70
3. NEC MULTlSYNCH
4-10 3. IBM Monochtwne Monitor (or Equhmknt)
From the Hardware Menu, press the number 3 key for information on compatible monochrome
monitors. The following screen is displayed:
MOST IBM COMPATtBLE MONOCHROME MONITORS WILL WORK WtTH VIP.

YET EGA MODE IS STtLL REQUIRED. IF USING EGA CARD, MAKE SURE
THAT IT IS CONFIGURED FOR MONOCHROME MODE WITH 646 X 350 RESOLUTION
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4-11 c 2> CREATE OR EDIT A CONFIGURATION FILE
Use this option to: edit the currentty selected configuration file, edit a different configuration file,
and create a new configuration file.
Figure 4-3 shows the general paths you may follow. From the SETUP Main Menu, press the
number 2 key. The Configuration Menu is displayed:
t- t.***t********.***t************************************************************************
CONFIGURATION FILE CREATION OR SET-UP
THE CURRENT CONFIGURATION IS XXX
t********************************************.**.**************************~**************
< 1 > TO EDIT THIS CONFIGURATION FILE
< 2 > TO EDIT A DIFFERENT CONFIGURATION FILE
c 3 > TO CREATE A NEW CONFIGURATION FILE
PRESS <ENTER> TO RETURN TO ME MAIN MENU
NOTE: XXX is the three-character configuration file name of the default

configuration file, for example AS7.
Press the Number 2 Key

to Access the
conflguratlon Menu
CONFIGURATION
Fiire 4-3. Configuration Menu
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4-12 * 1 > To Edit Thls Configuration File
Use this option to edit the default configuration file. The name of the defauft file is given in line
two of the Configuration Menu header. In the example below, the default file is XXXCFG.
NOTE: The XXX.CcFG file is a start-up file that does not contain real
information. To change the default configuration file to a file with real
information, refer to Paragraph 4-23).
From the Configuration Menu shown below and in Figure 4-3, press the number 1 key.
************************************************~*********************************~****.*
.*****.***********.*****************~**.****~*******~***~******************************
< 1 > TO EDITTHIS CONFIGURATION FILE
< 2 > TO EDIT A DIFFERENT CONFIGURATION FILE
c 3 > TO CREATE A NEW CONFIGURATION FILE
The following message is displayed. The number in parentheses (10) is the number of channels
in the default configuration file.
ENTER THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF CHANNEL

(lo)?
If the number of channels shown in parentheses is correct, press ENTER. If this number is
incorrect, enter the correct number and press ENTER. If you change the number of channels, the
following message is displayed:
,
CAUTION
IF DATA HAS BEEN STORED USING THIS CONFIGURATION
DO NOT CHANGE THE NUMBER OF CHANNELS USED
IN THIS CONFIGURATION FILE
AU HISTORICAL DATA WRllTEN TO DISK USING THIS

CONFlGURATlON FILE WILL BE UNREADABLE
PRESS <ENTER> TO RETURN TO CONFIGURATION MENU

PRESS cl> TO CONTINUE EDITING THIS FILE
NOTE: Do not change the number of channels unless the configuration file
is new and has not been used to store data. Otherwise, all data written to
the hard disk using this configuration file will be unreadable. If the number
of channels must be changed and the configuration file has been used to
store data, create a new configuration file with the new number of channels
(Paragraph 4-15).
Press ENTER to return to the Configuration Menu. Press the number one key to continue ediiing
this file, with the new number of channels.
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The following message is displayed:
ENTER CHANNEL LABELS (maximum of 12 characters)

1 (DEPTH)?
If the channel label shown in parentheses is correct, press ENTER. If the label is incorrect, enter
the correct label and press ENTER. If you enter a new label, it appears next to the old label and
the label for channel 2 is displayed, as shown below:

1 (DEPTH) TOTAL GAS
2 (ROP) ?
SETUP continues to present each channel label so that changes can be made. When the last
channel label is presented, the following message is displayed:
ENTER CHANNEL UNITS (maximum of 8 characters)

1 TOTAL GAS (FEET) ?
If the units shown in parentheses are correct, press ENTER. If the units are not correct, enter the
wmct units and press ENTER. The new units appear next to the old units and the units for
channel 2 are displayed, as shown below:

1 TOTALGAS ((FEET) UNlTS
2 ROP (FT/HR) ?
SETUP continues to present units for each channel so that changes can be made. When the last
channel is presented, the following message is displayed:
(2) ?
ENTER ‘RATE OF PENETRATION’CHANNEL NUMBER
If the number in parentheses is the Rate of Penetration channel number, press ENTER. If not,
1
enter the correct number and press ENTER. The new number appears next to the old one and
the SETUP Main Menu is displayed.
4-13 Handling Mi8takes while Edltlng a Conflguratbn File
There is no option to exit the configuration file editing process. Therefore, if you enter incorr8ct
information while editing a file, ignore the mistake and continue to edit the file from that point on.
Then, after the editing process is complete and th8 SETUP Main Menu is displayed, Se&t an
Edit Configuration File option and correct the mistake by editing the file as described in
Paragraphs 4-12 or 4-l 4.
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4-14 c 2a To Edlf a Dlfferenf Configuration file
Use this option to edit any configuration file stored on the hard disk. From the Configuration
Menu shown below and in Figure 4-3, press the number 2 key.
r 7
l **********.....********.***..*..***...*...* ~****.**..*****************.*******..***

l **H*~~****C*tt~~**~****~*~- ..*.******t****..****************.....**

< 2 > TO EDIT A DIFFERENT CONFlGURAllON FILE
< 3 > TO CREATE A NEW CONFIGURATION FILE
Depending upon the configuration files stored on the hard disk, a message Similar to the folkwing
is displayed:
Volume in drive C is xxxxxxxx

Directory of C:\TOTCO
LAB CFG AS1 CFG LAD CFG
TYPE THE FIRSTTHREE LETTERS OF THE CONFIGURATION FILE TO USE;

THEN <ENTER?
Enter the three letters that identify the configuration file to edit and then press ENTER. The
following messag8 is displayed:
ENTER UNIQUE CONFIGURATION IDENTlFlER (MAX. 3 CHARS)

ww ?
If m8 8dii8d version of LAB.CFG is to b8 caU8d LAB.CFG, press ENTER. If the edited V8rSi88
should have a dii8r8ftt name, enter the new thr88-character WnfigUratiOn filename and press
ENTER. The following message isdiied:
f \
(10) ?
J
From this point on, the file ediiing prowdure is exactly the Sam8 as for th8 “Edit This
Configuration File” option described in Paragraph 4-l 2. Refer to that paragraph for instrudtlOra3
on editing th8 file.
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4-15 < 3 > To Cr8ate a New Conflguration Flie -
Use this option to create a new configuration file. From the Configuration Menu shown below and
in Figure 4-3, press the number 3 key.
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t***************************************************************************************.**
t.****************.*.**********************************************.***********************
c 2 > TO EDIT A DIFFERENT CONFIGURATION FILE
< 3 > TO CREATE A NEW CONFIGURATION FILE
I ENTER UNIQUE CONFIGURATION IDENTIFIER (MAX. 3 CHARS)

?
Enter three characters that identify the well associated with this configuration file and then press
ENTER. (See Paragraph 4-3 for file name requirements.) The following message is displayed:

?
Enter the total number of channels to monitor and press ENTER. BetW88n 9 and 60 channels
may be monitored. The following message is displayed:

l?
Enter the label of Channel 1, as d8stxib8d below, and press ENTER.

l Vlsuiogger II Data Source -copy the label assigned to Channel 1 on the
Visulogger II monitor, unless it contains more than 12 characters. (If you enter a
name longer than 12 ChafXt8fS, you are pmtT&Wd to reenter th8 nam8.)
l SPECTRUM loo0 Data Source - enter the name of the SPECTRUM 1000
channel that you want to deSignat as Channel 1. This may be any SPECTRUM
1000 channel.
The channel 1 label is displayed and you are prompted to enter the label for channel 2, as Shown
below:

1 DEPTH
2?
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SETUP continues to prompt you for each channel label until all channels have been identified.
NOTE: If Visulogger II will be the data source, then the channel sequence
assigned in SETUP must match the Visulogger II channel sequence. If
SPECTRUM 1000 will be the data source, then the channel sequence
assigned in SETUP does not have to match the SPECTRUM 1000 channel
sequence.
When the last channel label is entered, the following message is displayed:

1 DEPTH?
Enter the data units (up to eight characters) for channel 1 and press ENTER. The following
message is displayed:

1 DEPTH FEET
2ROP?
SETUP continues to prompt you for channel units until units are entered for all channels. When
units for the last channel are entered, the following message is displayed:
ENTER ‘RATE OF PENETRATION’ CHANNEL NUMBER
Enter the number of the channel that records Rate of Penetration (ROP) data and press ENTER.
In the above example, it is channel 2.
At this point the configuration file is complete and the SETUP Main Menu is displayed.
4-16 Handling M&fakes while Creatlng a Conflguratlon File
There is no option to exit the configuration file creation process. Therefore, if you enter incorrsct
information while creating a configuration file, ignore the mistake and continue to enter correct
data from that point on. Then, after the file creation process is complete and the SETUP Main
Menu is displayed, select an Edit Configuration File option (Paragraph 4-l 2 or 4-l 4) and correct
the mistake by editing the file.

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4-17 <3 > SETUP MTASK AND VIP COMMAND LINE PARAMETERS
Use this option to describe the:

. default disk drive
. PC serial port connected to Visulogger II or SPECTRUM 1000
. Visulogger II or SPECTRUM 1000 baud rate
. PC serial port wnnected to a telephone modem, if one is used
. telephone modem baud rate
l default configuration file
l type of monitor
. type of printer
From the SETUP Main Menu (Figure 4-l), press the number 3 key. The Command Line
Parameter Menu shown below and diagramed in Figure 4-4 is displayed. The menu contains
eight parameters. The default setting for each parameter appears in parentheses below the
parameter. If the defauft setting is correct, no action is required. To change a default setting,
press the menu number of that parameter. Each time a defautl setting is changed, the new
setting is shown in parentheses.
v Y
tMllltttC~ttt~.t***.*~**.....***.*...~***..~.*.*.~..~~*.*~~**.**.~..**.***.**.**.~...~
VIP & MTASK COMMAND LINE PARAMETER SET UP
t~.*~~C.*..*~**.~~*~~.~.*.~~.~*.~~~*~.*...~.~*..*~*.***......*****..*.~**
c 1 > DEFAULT DISK DRIVE FOR \TOTCO DIRECTORY
(drive c is selected)
< 2 > SYSTEM COMMUNICATION PORT

(communication port is not selected)
< 3 > SYSTEM COMMUNICATION PORT BAUD RATE

c 4 > MODEM PORT FOR MASTER/REMOTE TELE-COMMUNICATION

c 5 > MODEM PORT BAUD RATE FOR MASTER/REMOTE TELE-COMMUNICATION

< 6 > DEFAULT CONFIGURATION FkE USED BY VIP

(configuration file xxx is selected)
< 7> TYPE OF MONITOR IN USE

(wbr monitor is selected)
< 8 > TYPE OF PRINTER IN USE

(printer selected: FUJITSU DL5600 DPL24C MODE)
TO CHANGE ANY PARAMETER SELECT THE NUMBER

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Pmss the Number 3 Key

to Access the Command
Llne Parameter Menu
I
<4>
ContE$it Ion
(Paragraph 4-19) (Pamgraph 4-21)

L I.
CO~IO” TLpqZEFor
File used by VIP
(Paragraph 4-23) (Pamgmph 4-24)
cl Return to
STLYN
(Flgum 4-l)
Figure 4-4. Command tine Parameter Menu
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4-16 < 1 > Defautt Dlsk Drive for \TOTCO Dlrwtoty
The C: drive is the standard defauft hard disk drive. This means that MTASK stores data files in
the TOTCO subdirectory on the C: drive and that VIP looks for files there. If the PC has more than
one hard drive, this option can be used to change the default drive, if needed.
To change the default hard drive, press the number one key from the Command Line Parameter
Menu (Figure 4-4). The following message is displayed:
b
f SELECT THE HARD DISK DRIVE TO BE USED
<l> DRIVEC
c2> DRIVED
<3> DRIVEE
TO CHANGE ANY PARAMETER, SELECT THE NUMBER

PRESS < ENTER > TO RETURN TO THE MAIN MENU
Press the appropriate menu number and then press ENTER. The Command Line Parameter
Menu is displayed and the new disk drive is listed. To change another Command Line parameter,
enter the menu number of that parameter. To return to the SETUP Main Menu, press ENTER.
4-19 < 2 > System Communlcatlon Port
The serial communication port used to connect Visulogger II or SPECTRUM 1000 to the PC listed
in parentheses here. To change the communication port, press the number two key from the
Command Line Parameter Menu. The following message is displayed:
7
f
SELECT THE SYSTEM COMMUNICATION PORT
c 1 > COMMUNICATION PORT 1

< 2 > COMMUNICATION PORT 2
<3> NONE
TO CHANGE ANY PARAMETER, SELECTTHE NUMBER

Press the menu number of the correct communication port and then press ENTER. The
Command Line Parameter Menu is displayed and the new communication port is listed. To
change another command line parameter, enter the menu number of that parameter. To return to
the SETUP Main Menu, press ENTER.
At the Rig Site: Corn1 typically connects Visulogger II or SPECTRUM 1000 to the rig site PC.
Thus, on the rig site PC, Option 2 of the Command Line Parameter menu should read:
< 2 > SYSTEM COMMUNICATION PORT

(communication port 1 is selected)
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At the Master Site: No data source is connected to this PC. Therefore, on the master site PC,
Option 2 of the Command Line Parameter menu should read:
c 2 > SYSTEM COMMUNICATION PORT

4-20 < 3 > System Communlcatlon Port Saud Rate
The baud rate of the PC communication port connected to Visulogger II or SPECTRUM 1000 is
listed in parentheses here. The rig site PC must read data at the same rate that the Visulogger II
or SPECTRUM 1000 sends it. The master site PC is not connected to a data source; thus, the
message “Visulogger is not currently connected” should appear in parentheses on the master site
PC.
The Visulogger II default baud rate is 1200 bits/set; however, Visulogger II can be set manually to
send data at 2400 biis/sec. The Spectrum 1000 default baud rate is 9600 bits/set.
NOTE: If Visulogger II goes down and is cold started, its baud rate will
automatically return to the defaufl of 1200. So, if a baud rate of 2400 was
being used before the cold start, the Visulogger II baud rate will have to be
reset manually to 2400. Otherwise, the rig site PC will not read the data
correctly.
To change the default PC communication port baud rate, press the number 3 key from the
Command Line Parameter Menu. The following message is displayed:
SELECT THE SYSTEM COMMUNICATION PORT BAUD RATE
c 1> 600 bfs/sec

< 2> 1200 biis/sec
c 3> 2400 biiskec
< 4> 4800 biis/sec
c 5> 9600 biishc

Press the menu number of the appropriate baud rate and then press ENTER. The Command
Line Parameter Menu is displayed and the new baud rate is listed. To change another command
line parameter, enter the menu number of that parameter. To return to the SETUP Main Menu,
press ENTER.

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4-21 c 4 a Modem Port for Master/Remote TeleCommunlcatlon
If VIP is run at a master site, both the rig site and master site PC’s are connected to telephone
modems (Figures 3-3 and 3-4). This modem enables the master site PC to access data from the
rig site.
To change the default modem communication port, press the number 4 key from the Command
Line Parameter Menu. The following message is displayed:
r
SELECT THE MODEM PORT FOR MASTER/REMOTE TELE-COMMUNICA+f$
< 1 > COMMUNICATION PORT 1

c 2 > COMMUNICATION PORT 2
<3> NONE

Press the menu number of the correct port and then press ENTER. The Command Line
Parameter Menu is displayed and the correct modem communication port is listed.
To change another command line parameter, enter the menu number of that parameter. To return
to the SETUP Main Menu, press ENTER.
At the Rig Site: Typically, V&logger II or SPECTRUM 1000 is connected to the rig site PC
through Comland the telephone modem is connected through Com2. In this case, Option 4 of
the Command Line parameter menu should read:
f \
c 4 > MODEM PORT FOR MASTER/REMOTE TELECOMMUNICATION
(communication port 2 is selected)
At the Master Slte: At the master site, the telephone modem may be connected through Corn1
or Com2.

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4-22 c 5 > Modem Port Baud Rate for Master/Remote Tele-Communication
The baud rate of data sent from the rig site PC must equal the baud rate at which data is read by
the master site PC.
To change the default baud rate, press the number 5 key from the Command Line Parameter
Menu. The following message is displayed:
SELECT THE MODEM PORT BAUD RATE FOR MASTER/REMOTE TELE-COMMUNICATION

< 1> 600 biis/sec
c 2> 1200 biis/sec
c 3> 2400 biis/sec
c 4> 4800 biiskec
c 5> 9600 biiskec

,
Enter the menu number of the correct baud rate and press ENTER.
NOTE: The master site modem baud rate must be the same as the rig site
modem baud rate.
The Command Line Parameter Menu is displayed and the new modem baud rate is listed. To
change another command line parameter, enter the menu number of that parameter. To return to
the SETUP Main Menu, press ENTER.

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4-23 < 6 B Default Conflguratlon File Used by MTASK & VIP

Use this option to designate any configuration file on the default hard disk as the default file. This
file is used by MTASK to read source data.
To change the default configuration file, press the number 6 key from the Command Line
Parameter Menu. Depending upon the configuration files stored on the hard disk, a message
similar to the following is displayed:
Volume in drive C is xxxxxx

LAB CFG AS1 CFG LAD CGF
TYPE THE FIRSTTHREE LElTERS OF THE CONFIGURATION FILE TO USE;

THEN < ENTER >
Enter the three letters that identify the configuration file to designate as the default file and then
press ENTER. The Command Line Parameter Menu is displayed and the new default
configuration file is listed.
4-24 < 7 > Type of Monitor In Use
Use this option to change the default monitor (color or monochrome) by pressing the number 7
key from the Command Line Parameter Menu. The following message is displayed:
_1
SELECT THE TYPE OF MONITOR IN USE
< 1 > EGACOLOR

< 2 > EGA MONOCHROME

Press the menu number of the correct monitor type and press ENTER. The Command Line
Parameter Menu is displayed and the correct monitor is listed.
To setup another command line parameter, enter the menu number of that parameter. To return

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4-25 c 6 > Type of Prfnter In Use
Use this option to change the default printer by pressing the number 8 key from the Command
Line Parameter Menu. The following message is displayed:
Y
’ SELECT THE PRINTER TO BE USED
< 1> NECP5300.PAT

<2> NECPSXL.PAT
<3> FUJl!%OO.PAT
<4> FUJl34OO.PAT
<5> EPLQ2550.PAT
<6> OKl393C.PAT
<7> HPPAINTJ.PAT
<8> JDL75O.PAT
<9> JDL850.PAT

Enter the menu number of the correct printer and then press ENTER. The Command Line
Parameter Menu is displayed and the printer you selected is listed.
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4-26 < 4 > MAKE SYSTEM A MASTER OR REMOTE TELE-COMMUNICATOR
Use this option to define the PC as a master site or rig site (remote tele-communicator).
To change the default, press the number 4 key from the SETUP Main Menu (Figure 4-l).
Depending upon how the system is designated, a message similar to the following is displayed:
c..~~t~*~~*~*t~....~..~*.*.*.*~~.~...~*.*.~...******.~.*.~~*....~...~*.**..~*.*****.
MAKE VIP SYSTEM A MASTER OR REMOTE TELE-COMMUNICATOR

r- ~*~***t.*t”...~~~.*..~.**~*~*.~~*.*~~~....~.***...***..~*.***~*.*..***..~~*
VIP SYSTEM IS CURRENTLY A REMOTE (RIG-SITE) TELE-COMMUNICATOR
< 1 > MAKE VIP SYSTEM A MASTER TELE-COMMUNICATOR

< 2 > MAKE VIP SYSTEM A REMOTE (RIG-SITE) TELE-COMMUNICATOR
PRESS c ENTER > TO RETURN TO ME MAIN MENU
Enter the appropriate menu number and then press ENTER. If you redefine the system as a
master, the folbwing message is displayed:
MASTER TELE-COMMUNICATOR
MODEM PORT NUMBER AND BAUD RATE MAY NEED TO BE SET
USE ‘SETUP MTASK AND VIP COMMAND LINE PARAMETERS’ IN MAIN MENU
PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE
This message is simply a reminder. Because the system is a master, a telephone modem is used
to access data from the rig site; consequently, the telephone modem communication port and
baud rate must be set.
If you redefine the system as a rig site, the following message is displayed:
REMOTE TELE-COMMUNICATOR
SYSTEM PORT NUMBER AND BAUD RATE MAY NEED TO BE SET
USE ‘SETLIP MTASK AND VIP COMMAND LINE PARAMETERS’ IN MAIN MENU
PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE
This is a reminder that if the system is at the rig site, it is connected to Visulogger II;
consequently, the communication port and baud rate must be set.
Press any key. The “Make VIP System a Master or Remote Tele-Communicator”menu, shown at
the top of this page, is displayed. Press ENTER to return to the SETUP Main Menu.

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4-27 c 5 > EXIT TO DOS

Press the number 5 key from the SETUP Main Menu (Figure 4-l) to exft SETUP and return to
DOS. If you have made changes to files or parameters, the following message is displayed:
SYSTEMSETUPHASBEENCHANGED
TO USE THE NEW SET-UP, THE SYSTEM MUST BE RESTARTED
PRESS < CT1 > < ALT > & < DEL > AT THE SAME TIME TO
RESTARTTHE COMPUTER
C:\TOTCO>
To reload MTASK with the new configuration, refer to Paragraph 6-6.
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CHAPTER 5
THE Sl KSETUP & TCON PROGRAMS
5-l INTRODUCTION
This chapter describes the Sl KSETUP and TCON programs.
5-2 Sl KSETUP
Sl KSETUP is a utility program that is run on the rig site PC. Sl KSETUP assigns Spectrum 1000
channel numbers to the channels named in SETUP, so that the correct Spectrum channel data is
sent to the correct SETUP channel. For example, if you assign DEPTH to Channel 1 in SETUP
and the Spectrum 1000 DEPTH channel is Channel 50, then Sl KSETUP assigns Spectrum
Channel 50 to SETUP Channel 1.
As Figure 5-l shows, SlKSETUP uses the .CFGfile created in SETUP to create a Spectrum
1000 channel configuration file with a SVKextension. Thus, after running Sl KSETUP, there are
two configuration files: a .CFGfile and a .%Kfile.
9 Enter from DOS
0 Exlt to DOS
Run Sl KSETUP, using the

.CFG Conflguratlon
Create a .S7K
Conflguratlon
File to
File
cl Exlt to DOS
Figure 5-l. Spectrum 1000 Setup

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53 ENTERING THE SlKSETUP PROGRAM
To enter Sl KSETUP, you must be in the TOTCO subdirectory of the hard drive (typically drive C:)
and the prompt should be:
C:\TOTCO>
Type Sl KSETUP and press the ENTER key. The Sl KSETUP Main Menu is displayed.
54 THE SlKSETUP MAIN MENU
The Sl KSETUP Main Menu is shown below and in Figure 5-2. From this menu you can create or
modify a S7Kfile. To select an option from the SlKSETUP Main Menu, press the number (l-3)
assigned to that option.
7
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Sl K Setup Configuration Program - Revision I .OO
1) Create a Configuration File

2) Modify a Configuration File
3) Exit to DOS
Enter your selection:
The arrows on the flowchart in Figure 5-2 show the general paths you may follow in Sl KSETUP.
To exit Sl KSETUP, select Option 3, Exit to DOS.
Modifva 1
Confl @ii%!ion
Flle
[Paraaranh 5-5) (Paragraph 5-7)
Figure 5-2. Sl KSETUP Main Menu

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5-5 1) CREATE A CONFIGURATION FILE
Use this option to create a .SIKconfiguration file using a .CFGconfiguration file.

From the Sl KSETUP Main Menu, press the number 1 key. The following message is displayed:
Enter a 3 character configuration file name:
Enter the three-character file name of the . CFG file to use. If the file named does not exist or is
not stored on the defauft disk drive, the following message is displayed, where XXXis the
three-character file name entered:
Can not find XXXCFG - press any key to resume
If the file named is stored on the default disk drive, the following message is displayed:
10 channels to enter
Press the CENTER> key with no value to abort the file creation
Spectrum chl # for ROP:
This tells you that there are 10 channels on the selected CFG file and that Channel 1 is the ROP
channel. Enter the number of the Spectrum ROP channel and press ENTER. These channel
numbers are included in the Spectrum 1000 installation documentation, inside the Spectrum 1000
Signal Conditioner. The following message is displayed:
f # of decimal places for ROP:
Enter 0,l or 2 for the number of decimal places and then press ENTER.
NOTE: DEPTH channel data may only have 1 decimal place. All other
channel data may have 0,l or 2 decimal places.
The name of each channel in the .CfGfile is presented in numerical order, from 1 to 10. Enter
the Spectrum 1000 channel number and number of decimal places for each channel. When the
last channel is presented, the Sl KSETUP Main Menu is displayed.
5-6 Aborting .S7K File Creation

To stop .SIKfile creation, enter a blank (i.e. pressing ENTER without having entered a value).
Are you sure you want to abort this file?:
Press the Y key to abort the file. The file is deleted and the Sl KSETUP Main Menu is displayed.
NOTE: If a file is aborted during file creation, it is not saved to the hard disk.

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5-7 2) MODIFY A CONFlGURATlON FILE
Use this option to modify a .SIKconfiguration file. From the Sl KSETUP Main Menu , press the
number 2 key. The following message is displayed:
Enter a 3 character configuration file name:
Enter the three-character file name of the .S7Kfile to use. If the file named does not exist or is
not stored on the default disk drive, the following message is displayed:
Can not find XXXSIK - press any key to resume
If the file named is stored on the defauft disk drive, the following message is displayed:
10 channels to modify
Press c ENTER > to leave the original value
Press ‘q’at any time to abort the modification

and cancel any changes you have made
Spectrum chl # for ROP (1):
This tells you that there are 10 channels on the selected .SIK file and that Channel 1 is the
Spectrum ROP channel. If this channel number is correct, press ENTER. lf not, enter the ROP
channel number and press ENTER. These channel numbers are in Spectrum installation
documentation, located in the Spectrum Signal Conditioner. The following message is displayed:
f 3
I # of decimal places for ROP (1) I
This tells you that ROP channel data will be accurate to one decimal place. If this is correct,
press ENTER. If not, enter the correct number (0 or 2) and press ENTER.
NOTE: DEPTH channel data may only have 1 decimal place. All other
channel data may be accurate to 0,l or 2 decimal places.
The name and number of decimal places for each channel in the .Sl K file is presented in
numerical order, from 1 to 10, so that you can make the necessary changes. When the last
channel is presented, the Sl KSETUP Main Menu is displayed.
58 Aborting .SlK File Modification
To stop .SIKfile modification at any time, press the Q key. The following message is displayed:
f ‘I
Are you sure you want to abort this modification?
Press the Y key to stop the modification and cancel any changes to the file. The SlKSETUP
Main Menu is displayed.

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5-9 3) EXIT TO DOS

Press the number 3 key from the Sl KSETUP M a in M e n u to exit Sl KSETUP and return to DOS.
To reload MTASK with the new configuration, refer to Paragraph 6-6.
5-10 TCON
The TCON program is run at the rig site if the data source is a TOTAL DAQ. TCON reads
configuration information from the DAQ and creates a configuration file for VIP which describes
the DAQ channel sequence for MTASK. This configuration file has a .CFG extension and has the
same format as one created by SETUP
As F igure 5-3 shows, TCON must be executed immediately following initial installation. After
initialization, TCON runs to completion and creates the required configuration file.
CAUTION
Because TCON’s function is to create the configuration file, it should only
be run once. Do not include TCON in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file which
executes every tim e the system is reset or restarted.
After running TCON, exit to DOS and run SETUP to select communication ports, baud rates and
the configuration file to use. To reload MTASK with the new configuration, refer to Paragraph6-6.
Install VIP
0 Exlt to DOS
Run SETUP (Chapter 4)
F igure 5-3. TOTAL DAQ Data Source Setup

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CHAPTER 6
THE MTASK PROGRAM
6-l INTRODUCTION
MTASK is a real-time data acquisition program run at the rig site and master site. It is a
background program, which means that you do not see it running and can run other programs
while MTASK is running. MTASK performs the following functions:
. stores data from the data source in files on the PC hard drive
. compares data values to alarm limits set by the operator in the VIP program
. monitors the communication link between the data source and PC; displays an
alarm if communication stops for longer than 30 seconds
. enables a master site PC to access rig site data
MTASK can only read data in Visulogger II format. Thus, Spectrum 1000 or TOTAL DAQ data
must be reformatted using the Sl K or TPOT program (Chapter 7), as applicable.
6-2 MTASK FILES
MTASK creates depth files, time files and quick files and stores the files on the hard disk
6-3 Depth Flies
MTASK creates one depth file for each well. The depth file contains data collected at the rate of
one record per drilled foot. All data for a well is stored in a single file named DEPTWCXX, where
XXXis the three-character configuration file name assigned in SETUP.
6-4 Time Files
MTASK automatically creates one time file every 24 hours, beginning at midnight. Time files
contain drilling data collected at the rate of 1 record per minute. Time files are named
TYYMMDD.XXX, where YYMMDD represents the year, month and day that the data was
collected and XXX is the three-character configuration file name assigned in SETUP. For
example, the time file created on August 3,199l is named T970803.XXX.
5-5 Quick Files
Creating quick files is an option in the VIP program (Paragraph 8-19). Quick files contain data
collected at the rate of 1 record every 5 seconds. The files are named QYYMMDD.XXX, where
YYMMDD represents the year, month and day that the data was collected and XXX is the
three-character configuration file name assigned in SETUP.
Quick files can collect data for up to 44 hours; however, at midnight, a new quick file is created to
store data collected after midnight. For example, if a quick file is started at 5 pm on August 3,
1991, and is set to collect data for 30 hours, the first seven hours of data is stored in a file named
Q910803.XXX, and the remaining 23 hours of data is stored in a file named Q970804.XXX. If
several quick files are created on the same day, they are all stored in the same quick file in
chronological order.
NOTE
For any period of time, more data is collected for quick files than time files.
To avoid large files, minimize the time range of quick files.

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6-6 LOADING MTASK
CAUTION
The first time MTASK is loaded, refer to Paragraph 3-14 to determine if
other programs must be run first.
If VIP is being run at a master site, the modem(s) must be hooked up and turned ON before
loading MTASK. This is because the modems are configured when MTASK is loaded.
To load MTASK, restart the computer. To do this, do a warm boot; that is, while holding down the
< CTRL > and < ALT > keys, press the < DEL > key. If the VIP AUTOEXECBATfile is being
used (refer to Paragraph 3-13), you are returned to the TOTCO subdirectory and MTASK is
automatically loaded. If a Spectrum 1000 or TOTAL DAQ is the data source, Sl K or TPOT,
respectively, is also loaded.
If the VIP AUTOEXEC.BATfile is not being used, type the following commands to start VIP:
For Visulogger data source, type:
CD C:\TOTCO
MTASK
VIP
For a Spectrum 1000 data source, type:
CD C:\TOTCO
MTASK
SlK
VIP
For a TOTAL DAQ data source, type:
CD C:\TOTCO
MTASK
TPOT
VIP
6-7 MTASK DATA COLLECTION
If the data source is Visulogger II, MTASK begins collecting data after it is loaded. If the data
source is Spectrum 1000, MTASK begins collecting data after the Sl K program is loaded.
Likewise, if the data source is TOTAL, MTASK begins collecting data after TPOT is loaded.

M/D TOTCO
CHAPTER 7
THE Sl K & TPOT PROGRAMS
7-1 INTRODUCTION
This chapter describes the Sl K and TPOT programs.
7-2 SlK
The Sl K program is run at the rig site to convert Spectrum 1000 data to Visulogger II format for
MTASK. Like MTASK, Sl K is a background program, which means that you do not see Sl K
running and can run other programs while it is running.
7-3 Loading Sl K
If the VIP AUTOEXEC.BATfile is being used, SlK is automatically loaded when the computer is
restarted with a warm boot (Paragraph 6-6). If the VIP AUTOEXECBATfile is not being used,
refer to Paragraph 6-6 for loading Sl K manually.
Sl K looks for a .S7Kwnfiguration file with the same three-character file name as the default
.CFG file designated in SETUP. If it does not find the file, the following message is displayed:
Cannot find XXXS7K
7-4 TPOT
The TPOT program is run at the rig site to convert TOTAL DAQ data to Visulogger II format for
MTASK. Like MTASK, TPOT is a background program, which means that you do not see it
running and can run other programs while it is running.
7-5 Loadlng TPOT
If the VIP AUTOEXECBATfile is being used, TPOT is automatically loaded when the computer is
restarted with a warm boot (Paragraph 6-6). If the VIP AUTOEXECBATfile is not being used,
refer to Paragraph 6-6 for loading T-POT manually.

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Manual 26-31 The VIP Program
THE VIP PROCiRAM
8-l INTRODUCTlON
VIP is a foreground application program run at both the rig site and master site. VIP uses data
gathered by MTASK and, therefore, VIP cannot run unless MTASK is running.
VIP functions can be divided into six groups:

Navlgatlon Functions - used to navigate through VIP
Alarm Functions - used to set channel alarm limits based upon data values
Flle Functions - used to create, list, save and back up data files
Screen Display Functions- used to create and modify screens for display on
the monitor
Prfnt Functions - used to create and modify printed charts
Master Slte Functions - used at the master site to receive real-time and
historical data from the rig site and to send historical data to the rig site
8-2 HOW THIS CHAPTER IS ORGANIZED
This chapter begins with introductory information on VIP menus and function keys. The
remainder of the chapter explains how to use the individual VIP functions. The F keys are
described in groups related to function, as described above.
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0 Enter VIP
DISCLAIMER
Press <Enter > to Contlnue
Press Any Other Key to Exit to DOS
1 ENTER
I SCREEN MENU I
1 FlO
~NCTlObi MENU PAGE 1
Press -FlO- to go to Function Menu
Page 2
Press -Fl- or ~Esc 3 to Return to
Screen Menu
FtiN&lOfi MENU PA&E 2
RIG ‘slTE MA&R SITE
I I
Press -FlO- to Return to Functkn Preee -Fig= to o to Function Menu
MenuPage # age3
PIWS -Fl- or &SC > to Return to Press -Fliy&sd;; Return to
Screen Menu
Prws -F5- to Exit to DOS FlO
L
FlJNCTlON MENU PAGE 3

Press -FlO- to o to Function Menu
If age 1
Preee -Fl-zi&; Return to
Figure 8-l. VIP Menus
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8-3 VIP MENUS
VIP contains four menus: one screen menu and three function menus. These menus appear
along the bottom of the screen. Figure 8-l shows the order in which these menus appear and
how to get from one menu to another.
8-4 Screen Menu
From the VIP Screen Menu (Figure 8-2), you can select display screens to view on the monitor.
NOTE: These display screens are created and assigned using
the Create Screens function, described in Paragraph 8-33.
Fl: SCREEN 1 LEVEL 1 F4: SCREEN 4 LEVEL2 t? SCREEN 7 LEVEL 1

F2: SCREEN 2 LEVEL 2 F5: SCREEN 5 LEVEL 1
F3: SCREEN 3 LEVEL 1 F6: SCREEN 6 LEVEL 2 FlO: MENUS
Figure 8-2. Screen Menu
Each function key on the screen menu, Fl through F7, has one screen number and two screen
levels (level 1 and level 2) associated with it. With the Create Screens function (Paragraph 8-33),
one display screen is assigned to each screen level, for a total of 14 possible display screens.
When part of the Screen Menu, function keys Fl through F7 operate like toggle switches. Thus,
to change from the level 1 display screen to the level 2 display screen, press the associated
F key once: to change from level 2 back to level 1, press the F key again.
8-5 UNIT SCREEN

Although it is not listed on the Screen Menu, the Unit Screen (Figure 8-3) can be displayed by
pressing the F8 key from the Screen Menu. This screen displays channel units and real-time
channel data for the current configuration and indicates whether the channel’s alarm is ON or
OFF.
Up to 30 channels can be displayed on Level 1 of the Unit Screen. If more than 30 channels are
in the configuration, they are displayed on Level 2. Press the F8 key from the Level 1 display
screen to view the Level 2 screen.
In Figure 8-3, Xs represent real-time data values.
6-6 LIMIT SCREEN
Although it is not listed on the Screen Menu, the Limft Screen (Figure 8-4) may be viewed by
pressing the F9 key from the Screen Menu. This screen displays real-time channel data and lists
the allowable range of data values for each channel in the current configuration. If data values
fall outside this range, an alarm may sound.
Up to 30 channels can be displayed on Level 1 of the Limtt Screen. If more than 30 channels are
in the configuration, they are displayed on Level 2. Press the F9 key from the Level 1 display
screen to view the Level 2 screen.
In Figure 8-4, Xs represent real-time data values.
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1 O/18/91
11 :I 6:02
1 DEPTH Fr X 6 ROTARY RPM RPM X

2 ROP FT/HR X 7 ROTARY TORQ UNITS X
3 HOOK LOAD K-LBS X 8 PUMP PRESS PSI X
4 BIT WEIGHT K-LBS X 9 PUMP STRKS 1 SPM X
5 TIME ON BIT HOURS X 10 PUMP STRKS 2 SPM X
58 Ll Unit Screen ID: LAD M/D TOTCO Version X.Xx

:I: SCREEN 1 LEVEL 1 F4: SCREEN 4 LEVEL 1 F7: SCREEN 7 LEVEL 1
:2: SCREEN 2 LEVEL 1 F5: SCREEN 5 LEVEL 1
:3: SCREEN 3 LEVEL 1 F6: SCREEN 6 LEVEL 1 FlO: MENUS
Figure 8-3. Unit Screen
10/18/w
11:16:02 LOW HIGH LOW HIGH
1 DEPTH X 50 5000 6 ROTARY RPM X 0 100

2 ROP X 1 10 7 ROTARY TORQ X 0 350
3 HQQKLOAD X 0 180 8 PUMP PRESS x 1500 2500
4 BIT WEIGHT X 0 80 9 PUMPSTRKS 1 X 0 100
5 TIME ON BIT X 1 10 10 PUMPSTRKS2 X 0 100
Limit Screen ID: LAD M/D TOTCO Version X.Xx

:I : SCREEN 1 LEVEL 1 F4: SCREEN 4 LEVEL 1 F7: SCREEN 7 LEVEL1
:2: SCREEN 2 LEVEL 1 F5: SCREEN 5 LEVEL 1
:3: SCREEN 3 LEVEL 1 F6: SCREEN 6 LEVEL 1 FIO: MENUS
Figure 8-4. Limit Screen
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Manual 28-31 The VIP Proqmm
8-7 Functlon Menus
VIP functions are presented on three pages: Page 1, Page 2 and Page 3, (Figures 8-5,8-6,8-7a
and 8-7b). From these menus, VIP functions are selected by pressing the corresponding F key.
NOTE: Function Menu Page 3 is only available at a master site and only
after contact is established between the rig site and master site. However,
a preliminary Function Menu Page 3 (Figure 8-7a) is available at the rig site
to establish wntact between the rig site and master site.
Fl : EXIT MENU F4: CHANGE SCALING F7: PRINT CHARTS

F2: HORN ON F5: HISTORICAL DATA F8: BACKUP DISK
F3: SET LIMITS F6: DIRECTORY F9: SAVE CONFIG FIO: PAGE2
Figure 8-5. Function Menu - Page 1
Fl : EXIT MENU F4: PRINT CONFIGURATION F7: QUICK MODE

F2: CHANNEL HORN F5: EXITTO DOS F8: PRINT SCALE
F3: CREATE SCREEN F6: REAL-TIME VERT SCALE FIO: PAGE1
Figure 8-6. Function Menu - Page 2
Fl : EXlT MENU
F3: DIAL RIG FlO: PAGE1 1

Figure 8-7a. Preliminary Function Menu - Page 3
Fl : EXIT MENU F4: RECEIVE REAL TlME F7: RECEIVE HISTORICAL DATA
F5: RECEIVE FILE F8: FUNCTION CANCEL
F3: HANG UP F6: SEND FILE FlO: PAGE1 1
Figure 8-m. Function Menu - Page 3 (Master Site Only)
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8-6 F-Key Summary and Cross Reference
Table 8-l summarizes the function of each F key, Fl through FlO, and lists the paragraph that
describes the function in detail. As shown, the function of each F key is determined by whether ft
appears on the Screen Menu, Function Menu Page 1, Page 2 or Page 3.
Table &l. F Key Summanr and Cross References
Function Mew
Function Menu Function Menu Page 3
= Key Screen Menu
Page 1 Page 2
(Master Site Only)
Fl SCREEN 1 LEVEL 1 EXiT MENU - Go to EXIT MENU - Go to ExiTMENu-Got0

Toggle between Screen Menu. Screen Menu. Screen Menu.
Screen 1 Level 1 and Paragraph 84 Paragraph 84 Paragraph 84
Screen 1 Level 2
displays.
Paragraph 84
F2 SCREEN 2 LEVEL 1 HORN ON/OFF - CHANNEL HORN - * Not Defined

Toggle between Toggle between Toggle between
Screen 2 Level 1 and enabling and disabling and enabling
Screen 2 Level 2 disabling all alamr the alarm horn for
displays. horn!% each channel.
Paragraph 84 Paragraph 8-l 6 Paragraph 8-l 5
F3 SCREEN 3 LEVEL 1 SET LIMITS - Set CREATE SCREENS - DiAL RIG / HANG UP
Toggle between high and low alan Create screen Open and close
Screen 3 Level 1 and limits for each displays and assign communicatknwfth
Screen 3 Level 2 Channel. the Screen and Level the rig via telephone
displays. Paragraph 8-l 4 of display screens for modem.
Paragraph 84 the monitor. Paragraph 8-64
Paragraph 8-33
F4 SCREEN 4 LEVEL 1 CHANGE SCALING - PRINT RECENE REAL.

Toggle between Select the minimum CONFIGURATION - TiME - Receive .
Screen 4 Level 1 and and maximum data Select a group of real-time data from
Screen 4 Level 2 values for charts channels to include in the rig site.
displays. dispfayed on screen. a print and assign the Paragraph 8-68
Paragraph 84 Paragraph 840 group a configuration
number.
Paragraph 847
F5 SCREEN 5 LEVEL 1 HISTORICAL DATA - EXiT TO DOS - Save RECENE FiLE p

Toggle between Select historical data all changes and exit to Receive any file from.
Screen 5 Level 1 and for screen display. the TOTCO the rig site.
Screen 5 Level 2 Paragraph 841 subdirectoty. Paragraph 8-69-
displays. Paragraphs 8-l 0.8-l 1
Paragraph 04
F6 SCREEN 6 LEVEL 1 DIRECTORY - View a REAL-TIME VERT. SEND FILE - Send

Toggle between list of all data files SCALE - Select the any file from the
Screen 6 Level 1 and associated with the interval at which data master site to the rfg .
Screen 6 Level 2 current configuration. points are plotted on site. Paragraph 8-70
displays. Paragraph 8-l 8 the display screen.
Paragraph 84 Paragraph 845
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Table 6-l. F Key Summary and Cross Reference (Continued)
! Functfon Menu
Function Menu Function Menu
F Key Screen Menu i Page 1 Page 2
Page 3
(Master Site Only)
F7 SCREEN 7 LEVEL 1 PRINT CHARTS - QUICK MODE - RECEiVE

or 2 Toggle between Select parameters for Create a quick file. HISTORICAL DATA -
Screen 7 Level 1 and printed charts. Paragraphs 8-19 Receive historical
Screen 7 Level 2 Paragraph 8-51 data from the rig site.
displays. Paragraph 8-71
Paragraph 8-4
F8 Display Unit Screen BACKUP DISK - PRINT SCALE - FUNCTiON CANCEL

and toggle between Back up hard disk Select the minimum Cancel the current
Unit Screen Level 1 files, view listing of and maximum scale Page 3 function.
and Unit Screen backed-up time files values for printed Paragraph 8-67
Level 2. and all hard disk files charts.
’ Paragraph 8-5 for the current Paragraph 8-50
configuration.
Paragraph 8-22
F9 Display Limit SAVE

Screen and toggle CONFIGURATION -
between Limit Screen Save all configuration *Not Defined *Not Defined
Level 1 and Limit changes without
Screen Level 2. exiting VIP.
Paragraph 8-6 Paragraph 8-31
FlO MENUS - Go to PAGE 2 - Go to PAGE 1 - Go to PAGE 1 - Go to

Function Menu - Function Menu - Function Menu - Function Menu -
Page 1. Page 2. Page 1. Page 1.
Paragraph 8-7 Paragraph 8-7 Paragraph 8-7 Paragraph 8-7
*Not Defined - The F9 key does not appear on this menu.
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8-9 ENTERING VIP
To fun VIP, the following conditions must be met:
1. You must be in the TOTCO subdirectory of the default drive

(typically drive C:) and the prompt should be:
C:\TOTCO>
2. MTASK must be running. If you try to run VIP without MTASK, the
foibwing message is displayed:
MTASK MUST BE INSTALLED BEFORE VIP IS RUN
At the C:!TOTCO> prompt, type VIP and press ENTER. The following disclaimer is displayed:
r .
VIP Version X.Xx
Notice. The program is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind. The
entire risk as to the results and performance of the program is assumed by
you. Should the program prove defective, you (and not M/D TOTCO) assume
the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, or correction. Further,
M/D TOTCO does not warrant, guarantee, or make any representations regarding
the use of, or the results of the use of, the program in terms of correctness,
accuracy, reliability, currentness, or otherwise; and you rely on the program
and the results eoley at your own risk.
Runtime module (C) Copyright Microsoft Corp. 1982-1987
Press “ENTER” to acknowledge that you have read and understand this notice
and that you agree to its conditions. Otherwise, press any other key.
Press ENTER to run VIP. The Screen Menu is displayed.
8-10 EXITING VIP

To exit VIP and return to the TOTCO subdirectory, press the F5 key (EXIT TO DOS) on Function
Menu-Page 2. To get to Function Menu Page 2 from a screen that does not contain a menu,
press the Escape key, (Esc) to return to the Screen Menu, then use the FlO key go to Function
Menu Page 2 and press F5.
When you press the F5 key, the following message is displayed:

ARE YOU SURE! ENTER (Y)ES TO EXIT; -Fl- TO CONTINUE
To exit to DOS, press the Y key and then press ENTER. Press Fl to return to the Screen Menu.
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8-11 NAViGATiON FUNCTiONS
Navigation functions are summarized in Table 8-2.
Table &2. Navigation Functions
Screen Menu Function Menu - Function Menu - Function Menu -

Page 1 Page 2 Page 3
‘N/A EXIT MENU - Return EXiT MENU - Return EXIT MENU - Return
to Screen Menu to Screen Menu to Screen Menu
F5 WA ‘N/A EXIT TO DOS - Save ‘N/A

all changes and exit
to the TOTCO
subdirectory.
FlO MENUS - Go to PAGE 2 - Go to PAGE 1 - Go to PAGE 1 - Go to

1
Function Menu - Function Menu - Function Menu - Function Menu -
Page 1 Page 2 Page 1 Page 1
l N/A - The F Key function is not a navigation function.
8-12 The Escape Key
As Figure 8-l shows, the Escape key (Esc) is also used to exit screens and to exit VIP, as
summarized below:
. From th8 Screen Menu - Press Escape to exit to DOS.
. From a Function Menu - Press Escape to return to the Screen Menu
. From anywhere else In VIP - Press Escape to return to the Screen Menu
8-13 ALARM FUNCTiONS
Alarm functions are summarized in Table 8-3 and described in Paragraphs 8-l 4 through 8-16.
Table 6-3. Aiarm Functions
F Key Function Menu - Page 1 Function Menu - Page 2
F2 HORN ON/OFF - Toggle between enabling CHANNEL HORN - Enable/disable

and disabling all alarm horns. individual channel alarm horns.
Paragraph 8-16. Paragraph 8-15.
F3 SET LIMITS - Set the high and low alarm ‘N/A

limits for each channel. Paragraph 8-14.
l N/A - The F key function is not an alarm function.

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8-14 Set Llmlts - F3 - Functlon Menu Page 1
Use this function to specify a range of data values for each channel above or below which an
alarm will sound on the PC. To set channel limits, follow the steps below. To exit this process at
any time and return to the Screen Menu, press the Fl key - EXIT MENU.
1. From Page 1 of the Function Menu, press the F3 key. The SET
LIMITS Menu is displayed below the Limit Screen (Figure 8-8). The
SET LIMITS menu lists the first nine channels. To view the next
nine channels, press the F 10 key. The SET LIMITS Screen
displays the first 30 channels: to view the remaining channels, enter
channel number 31 or greater and press ENTER.
2. Enter the number of the channel for which limits will be changed
and press ENTER. The following message is displayed:
INPUT HIGH LIMIT

CURRENT HIGH LIMIT XXXX
3. Enter the new high limit and press ENTER. The following message
is displayed:
INPUT LOW LIMIT _

CURRENT LOW LIMIT XXXX
4. Enter the new low limit and press ENTER. The SET LIMITS Menu
is displayed.
5. Repeat Steps 2 through 4 to set limits for each channel, as needed.
6. When all channel limits have been set, press the Fl key. The
Screen Menu is displayed.
10/18/31
1 DEPTH X 50 12066 t; ROTARY RPM X 0 100

2 ROP x 1 10 7 ROTARYTORQ X 0 350
3 HOOKLOAD X 0 180 ;3 PUMP PRESS x 1500 2500
4 BlT WEIGHT X 0 80 !3 PUMPSTRKS 1 X 0 100
5 TlME ON BIT X 1 10 lOPUMPSTRKS2 X 0 106
- 1
39 Ll Limit Screen ID: LAD M/D TOTCO Version XXX
SELECT CHANNEL _ (1) DEPTH (4) BIT WEIGHT (7) ROTARY TORQ
Fl- EXIT MENU (2) RATE OF PEN (5) TlME ON BIT (8) PUMP PRESS
FlO- MORE CHANNELS (3) HOOK LOAD (6) ROTARY RPM (9) PUMP STRKS 1
Figure 8-8. SET LIMITS Screen
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6-15 Channel Horn - F2 - Function Menu Page 2 -
Use this function to disable or enable individual channel alarm horns. The default setting for all
horns is ON. To change channel horn settings, follow the steps below:
1. From Function Menu Page 2, press F2. The CHANNEL HORN
Menu, including the first nine channels, is displayed below the Limit
Screen (Figure 8-9). To view the next nine channels, press Fl 0.
2. Enter the number of the channel whose alarm horn will be disabled
and press ENTER. On color monitors, the channel number color
changes on the Limit Screen. On monochrome monitors, the
channel number appears in reverse video. In Figure 8-9, disabled
channel alarm horns are indicated with italicized channel numbers.
3. Repeat Step 2 to change channel alarm settings, as needed.

4. When all channel horns are set, press the Fl key. The Screen
Menu is displayed..
6-16 Horn On/Off - F2 - Functlon Menu Page 1
This function controls the alarms for all channels and overrides the CHANNEL HORN function.
Thus, if this function is used to turn the horns OFF, no alarms will sound, even if individual
channel horns are turned ON and channel data values fall outside the limits set in SET LIMITS.
If the F2 option of Function Menu Page 1 reads:
. HORN ON - all horns are currently turned OFF To turn all horns ON, press the
F2 key. The F2 option then reads HORN OFF.
. HORN OFF - all horns are currently turned ON. To turn all horns OFF, press the
F2 key. The F2 option reads HORN ON.
1 O/l 8191
1 DEPTH X 50 12000 6 ROTARY RPM X 0 100

2 ROP x 1 10 7 ROTARYTORQ X 0 350
3 HOOKLOAD X 0 180 8 PUMP PRESS x 1500 2500
4 BIT WEIGHT x 0 80 9 PUMPSTRKS 1 X 0 100
5 TIME ON BIT X 1 10 lOPUMPSTRKS2 X 0 100
39 Ll Limit Screen ID: LAD M/D TOTCO Version X.Xx

SELECTCHANNEL _ (1) DEPTH (4) BIT WEIGHT (7) ROTARY TORQ
Fl- EXIT MENU (2) RATE OF PEN (5) TIME ON BIT (8) PUMP PRESS
FlO- MORE CHANNELS (3) HOOK LOAD (6) ROTARY RPM (9) PUMP STRKS 1
4
r--..-- A m FLANNEL
rlgure 0-y. hll..l.lrl I Ifi”., 3L;reelI
nuns
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8-17 FILE FUNCTlONS
File-related functions are summarized in Table 8-4 and described in Paragraphs 8-18 through
8-25.
Table 84. FlIeRelated Functions
F Key 1 Function Menu - Page 1 I Function Menu - Page 2 I
F6 DIRECTORY - View a list of all data files ‘N/A

associated with the current configuration.
Paragraph 8-l 8.
R N/A QUICK MODE - Create a quick file.

Paragraph 8-l 9.
F8 BACKUP DISK - Back up files. View a N/A

list of all data files for the current
configuration and of all backed-up time
files for the current configuration.
Paragraph 8-22.
F9 SAVE CONFIGURATION - Save all N/A

changes without exiting VIP.
Paragraph 8-31.
‘N/A - The F key function is not a file function.
8-18 Directory - F6 - Function Menu Page 1
Press the F6 key from Function Menu Page 1 to view a list of all data files for the current
configuration. This list contains the:
l file name
l date of creation
. size of the file, in bytes
To return to the Screen Menu, press ENTER.
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8-19 Quick Mode - F7 - Function Menu Page 2 -
Use this function to create a quick file. A quick file is a time file that contains data collected at the
rate of 1 record every 5 seconds. Because data is collected every 5 seconds, quick files tend to
be large and use alot of disk space. To maximize hard disk space, minimize the amount of time
over which quick data is collected.
8-20 HOW QUICK FILES ARE NAMED

Ouick files are named QYYMMDD.XXX, where YYMMDD represents the year, month and day
that the data was collected and XXX is the default configuration file name assigned in SETUP.
For example, a quick file created on August 3,199l is named Q910803.XXX.
If several quick files are created on the same day, they are all stored in the same quick file, in
chronologic order.
NOTE: Because quick files are time files, they cannot gather data past
midnight.
8-21 CREATING A QUICK FILE
To create a quick file, follow the steps below:

1. From the Function Menu Page 2, press the F7 key. The following
ENTER NUMBER OF HOURS TO RUN IN QUICK MODE
2. Enter the number of hours to run in Quick Mode and press ENTER.
This must be a whole number. The Screen Menu is displayed.
3. To stop Quick Mode before the time entered in Step 2 expires,
press the F7 key from Function Menu Page 2 and get back into
Quick Mode. The following message is displayed:
ENTER (S)TOP QUICK MODE: ANY OTHER KEY TO CONTINUE
4. Press “S” and then press ENTER to stop quick file creation. Press
any other key to continue quick file creation. The Screen Menu is
displayed.
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BACKUP DISK
l- I
I
I
Pm
cENTER> to
Return to VIP
Figure 8-10. BACKUP DISK Main Menu
Page 8-14
8-22 Backup Dlsk - F8 - Function Menu Page 1 -
Use this function to:

. display a list of hard disk data files for the current configuration
. copy hard disk files to floppy disks
. list time files for the current configuration that have been copied to floppy disks
NOTE: The BACKUP DISK function automatically copies the configuration

file associated with each data file that is backed up.
8-23 BACKUP DISK MAIN MENU
To enter the BACKUP DISK function, press the F8 key from Function Menu Page 1. The
BACKUP DISK Main Menu is displayed:
t*.......*...t*t...t.~.......~.*.**.~.*.*...***......*...*.**..***..........*.*.*.**...~...*..
VIP BACKUP UTILITY VERSION X.Xx
.t*t~t.tt.t.t*t.t..............................*..............................................
THIS PROGRAM ALLOWS VIP FILES TO BE COPIED TO
FLOPPYS TO BE USED AT A LATER DATE
< 1 > DISPLAY CURRENT HARD DISK FILES

< 2 > COPY FILES TO FLOPPY
c 3 > LIST TIME FILES PREVIOUSLY COPIED
< 4 > EXIT TO DOS
c ENTER > RETURN TO VIP
PRESS SELECTION NUMBER
Figure 8-10 shows the BACKUP DISK Main Menu and the general paths you may follow.
8-24 < 1 > DISPLAY CURRENT HARD DISK FILES
Press the number 1 key to view a list of all hard disk data files related to the current configuration.
Information similar to the following is displayed:
Y
f Volume in drive C has no label
Volume Serial Number is 1752-75AE
T911019.XXX DEPTH.XXX Q911019.xxx BACKUP.XXX

4 file(s) 4471 bytes
55861248 bytes free
Press < Enter > to return to main menu
NOTE: The file named BACKlJP.XH is automatically generated and

contains the names of time files that have been backed up.
Press ENTER to return to the BACKUP Main Menu.
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COPY FILES MENU
Figure 8-l 1. COPY FILES Menu
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8-25 c 2 > COPY FILES TO FLOPPY
To copy data files from the hard disk to floppy disk, press the number 2 key. The COPY FILES
Menu is displayed:
Select file type to copy
Press < T > for time files

Press c D > for depth files
Press < Q > for quick files
Press < Enter > to return to the main menu
Figure 8-11 shows the general paths you may follow from the Copy Files Menu.
&26 Copying Time Files

Time files contain data collected over a 24 hour period, beginning at midnight, at the rate of 1
record per minute. Time files are named TyyMMDD.XXX, where YYMMDD represents the year,
month and day that the data was wllected and XXX is the default configuration file name
assigned in SETUP. Thus, the time file created on August 3,1991, is named T970803.XX.X.
To back up time files, follow the steps below:
1. From the COPY FILES Menu, press 7”. If all time files have been
backed up, the following message is displayed:
All existing files have been copied
Press < Enter > to return to main menu
If there are time files to backup, the following message is displayed:

Place floppy disk labeled “Time files DISK # 1 * into drive a:
l
If disk is not available, Press < 1 > else Press < Enter > when ready
2. If a disk labeled “Time files DISK ##1” exists, it may be used for
copying the time files. Insert the floppy disk and press ENTER.
The following message is displayed. After viewing this message, go
to Step 8.
Copying TYYMMDD.XXX to diskette l *lTme files DISK # 1”
Add TYYMMDD.XXX to label for iime files DISK # 1
Press < Enter > when finished.
If there is no disk labeled “Time files DISK # l”, press “1”. The
Place new fbppy disk in drive a:
Press c F > to Format disk or =ZR > to return
3. To bypass the Format option, press “R” and go to Step 6. To

format, press 7. The following message is displayed:
Insert new diskette for drive A:
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4. Insert the diskette and press ENTER. When formatting is complete,

the following message is displayed:
Format Complete
XXXXXXX bytes total disk space

XXXXXXX bytes available on disk
Format Another (Y/N)?
5. To format another, press “Y and then press ENTER: then repeat

Steps 3 and 4. To bypass the Format option, press “N”, then press
ENTER and proceed to Step 6.
6. The following message is displayed:

Prepare label for diskette in drive a: “Time files DISK # 1 *l
Press < Enter > when ready
7. Write the disk name on the label and press ENTER. The following
Copying TYYMMDDXXX to Time files DISK # 1
Add l *lYYMMDD.XXX** to label for Time files DISK # 1
Press < Enter > when finished.
8. Add the name of the copied time file to the label and press ENTER.
Do you wish to erase ‘TWMMDD.XXX” from the hard disk
Press<Y>esor<N>o
9. Press Y” to erase the time file from the hard disk. Press “N” to
keep the file on the hard disk.
10. If there are other uncopied time files on the hard disk, they are
automatically copied, one by one. If the floppy disk fills up, you are
prompted to insert another disk.
When all hard disk time files have been copied, the following
message is died:
Remove floppy from drive a:
Label disk “nme Files DISK # 1 * l
Press * Enter > to return to main menu
11. The BACKUP DISK Main Menu is displayed.
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3-27 Copying Depth Files
Depth files contain data collected at the rate of one record per drilled foot. Only one depth file is
created per well: thus, the files are large and often require several floppy disks for backup.
To back up depth files, follow the steps below:

NOTE: Use either blank diskettes or diskettes with depth data for the same
well. Any other data on the diskettes may be overwritten with depth data.
1. From the COPY FILES Menu, press “0”. The following message is
displayed:
Depth file is XXXXXX bytes. This will require:
X Formatted Low Density Diskettes

X Formatted High Density Diskettes
Previous depth backup disks for this well can be used to satisfy
these disk requirements. The new data as well as the old will be
saved to floppy.
Press < Esc > to return to the main menu or < Enter B to continue
NOTE: The above message assumes that 5.25” disks are

used. If 3.5” disks are used, ignore the message.
2. Seam me required number of diskettes for copying the depth file.
If this depth tile has been previously baoked up, prevent duplication
of depth fiie data by using the diskettes that contain the backed up
deph data, instead of using blank diskettes. Press ENTER. The
folbwing message is displayed:
Prepare labels for die in drive a: “Depth files”
3. Wrlte “Depth files” on the diskette label if blank diskettes are being
used and press ENTER. The following message is displayed:
DoyouwishtoFormatanydisks
PresscF>toformatdiior<R>toretum
4. To bypass the Format option, press “R” and go to Step 7. To

format, press l F. The folknii message is diiyed:


Format Complete
XXXXXXX bytes total disk space

Format Another (Y/N)?
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6. To format another, press “Y and then press ENTER: then repeat

Steps 4 and 5. To bypass the Format option, press “N’, then press
Copying DEPTH.XXX to diskette Depth File

Insert backup diskette 01 in drive A:
WARNING! Files in the target drive
A:\ root directory will be erased
Strike any key when ready
8. Press any key to begin the backup process. The following message
is displayed:
Backing up files to drive A:

Attach “Depth files” labels to all diskettes
Be sure to badurp numbers on each disk
9. After attaching “Depth files” labels to all diskettes used in backup,

press ENTER. The BACKUP DISK Main Menu is displayed.
8-28 Copying Quick Files
Quick files are time files that contain data collected at the rate of 1 record every 5 seconds. They
are created using the VIP QUICK MODE Function (Paragraph 8-19).
Quick files are named OYYMMDDXM, where YYMMDD represents the year, month and day
that the data was collected and XXXis the default configuration file name assigned in SETUP If
several quick files are created on me same day, they are all stored in the same quick file, in
chronologic order. For example, all quick files created on August 3,1991, are stored in a file
named 09 10803.XXX.
To back up quid< files. follow the steps below:
1. From the COPY FILES Menu, press “Q”. The names of quick files
on the hard disk is diyed, as shown below:
Volume in drfve C has no label
Dkectory of CATOTCO
QYYMMDDXXX OYYMMDDXXX
2 He(s) ==bytes
XXXXMXX bytes free
Enter File Name (7 characters) to copy to floppy dii

PresscEnter>toretumtomainmenu
2. Enter the ir-character file name of the quick file to copy and press
ENTER. The following m is dllyed:
Prepare tabets for die in drtve a: l *Cuick Files”
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3. If necessary, add “Quick Files” to the diskette label and then press
ENTER. The following message is displayed:
Do you wish to use Previous Quick files disk or Format any disks
Press c F > to format disk or < P > revious Quick file diskette
4. To bypass the Format option, press “P”. The following message is

displayed:
Place previous Quick File Disk in drive A:

Press c Enter > when ready
Placethe diskette in drive A: and press ENTER: then go to Step 7.
To format, press “F. The following message is displayed:


Format Complete
XXXXXXX bytes total disk spade

Format Another (YIN)?
6. To format another, press “Y and then press ENTER; then repeat

Staps 4 and 5. To bypass the Format option, press “N”, then press
7. The folkwing message is diiyed:

Copying QYYMMDDXXX to diskette
Add * QYYMMDDXXX to label for Quick Files
l
Press < Enter > when finished
8. Add the name of the copisd quick file to the label and press
Do you wish to erase “QYYMMDD.XXX” from the hard dii
Press<Y>esorcN>o
9. Press “r to erase the quick tile from the hard disk. Press “N” to
leave tha tile on me hard disk.
10. If there are other uncopied quick files on the hard dii, the message
shqwn in Step I is diiyed. To copy another quick file, repeat
steps 2 through 9. otherwise, press ENTER. The BACKUP DISK
Main Menu is displayed.
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8-29 c 3 > LIST TIME FILES PREVIOUSLY COPIED
From the BACKUP DISK Main Menu, press the number 3 key to view a list of backed up time
files. If no time files for the currant confiiratbn have been backed up, the following massags is
displayed:
No files have been backed up
Press c Enter > to return to main menu
If time files have been backed up, a list of the fibs and the disks they wers copied to is dispbysd,
as shown below:
TWMMDDXXX Time files DISK #l

WYMMDDXXX Time files DISK # 1
PresscEnter>torstumtomainmenu
Press ENTER to return to the Backup Disk Main Menu.
8-30 <4> EXITTODOS

From the Backup Disk Main Menu, press the number 4 key to exit to DOS. All work done thus far
is saved and you ars retumsd to me TOTCO subdffory.
8-31 SaveConfiguratIon - F9-FunctbnMwnJPagel
The Save Configuration Functbn saves ths current conflguratbn file without exiting VIP The
configuration file contains afl lnfonnatbn relating to data storage and display, includii:
l channel labels, channel units and ROP channel number, assigned in SETUP
l channel alarm Kmlts, asslgned In VIP
l parameters for disptayfng data on scrwn and on paper, assigned in VIP
From the Function Menu-Page 1, press ths F9 key. The cordigurahion is saved and the Screen
Menu Is d&played.
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8-32 SCREEN DISPLAY FUNCTIONS
Screen display functions are used to create and modify displays for viewing on the monitor.
These displays are for the monitor only; for printed charts, use the print functions (Paragraph
8-46).
Screen display functions are summarized in Table 8-S and described in Paragraphs 8-33 through
8-45.
Table 8-5. Screen Display Functions
F Key Function Menu - Page 1 Functlon Menu - Page 2
F3 CREATE SCREENS - Create screen

displays; name and assign the Screen
*N/A
and Level of screen displays.
Paragraph 8-33
F4 CHANGE SCALING - Select the minimun

and maximum chart scale values for ‘N/A
charts displayed on screen.
Paragraph 8-40
FS HISTORICAL DATA - Select historical

‘N/A
data for screen display. Paragraph 8-41
F6 REAL-TIME VERT. SCALE - Select the

*N/A interval at which data points are plotted
on the display screen. Paragraph 8-45
‘N/A - The F Key function is not a screen display function.
8-33 Create Screens - F3 - Functlon Menu Page 2
Use this function to create screens for display on the monitor. To create a screen configuration,
choose the:
l Type of Display Screen - The four display screens available are described in
Paragraphs 8-35 through 8-38 and shown in Figures 8-l 2 through 8-15.
l Channels to Display - Select the channels for display and the order in which to
display them for each screen you create.
Up to 14 screen configurations may be created and assigned to keys Fl through F7 on the
Screen Menu. Each F key may be assigned two screen displays - a Level 1 display and a Level
2 display. To toggle between Level 1 and Level 2 displays for each screen, press the associated
F key.
8-34 DISPLAY SCREENS

The four display screens available are:
l 5 Strip Charts . 2 Strip Charts & 5 Text
. 2 Strip Charts & 9 Text . 2 Channel Strip & 5 Text

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8-35 5 Strip Charts
Figure 8-l 2 shows the Five Strip Charts display screen, used to display real-time or historical
data from Visulogger II or SPECTRUM 1000. Real-time data points are plotted at the rate of one
record per minute, per second or per drilled foot (see Real-Time Vert. Scale, Paragraph 8-45) and
current data values are displayed at the bottom of each chart, indicated by X’s in Figure 8-12.
DEPTH ROP HOOK LOAD BIT WEIGHT RPM

5006 10 0 180 0 60 bP* 0 160
I -,Ernl . I
X X X
Figure 8-12. Display Screen: 5 Strip Charts
8-38 2 Strip Charts & 5 Text
Figure 8-13 shows the 2 Strip Charts & 5 Text screen, used to display real-time Visulogger II or
SPECTRUM 1000 data. Data points are plotted and text fields updated at the rate of one reoord
per minute, per second or per drilled foot (see Real Time Vert. Scale, Paragraph 8-45). Current
data values are displayed at the bottom of each chart, indicated by X’s in Figure 8-13.
Tim.
3 HOOKLOAD X hhmm
4 8rrwElGHT X
6
ROTARY RPM
PUMPPRESS
X
X
i-------I
9 PuYPsTRKs1 X
I X I
Figure 8-l 3. Display Screen: 2 Strip Charts & 5 Text
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8-37 2 Strip Charts & 9 Text
Figure 8-14 shows the 2 Strip Charts & 9 Text screen, used to display real-time Visulogger II or
SPECTRUM 1000 data. Data points are plotted and text field data updated at the rate of one
record per minute, per second or per drilled foot (see Real Time Vert. Scale, Paragraph 8-45).
The bar graphs show channel data relative to channel alarm limits. Current data values are
displayed at the bottom of each chart, indicated by X’s in Figure 8-14.
I ROP I
1 DEPTH
2 ROP
3 HOOK LOAD
4 BIT WEIGHT
5 TIME ON BIT
6 ROTARY RPM
7 ROTARY TORQ
8 PUMP PRESS
9 PUMP STRKS 1 X X
Figure 8-14. Display Screen: 2 Strip Charts & 9 Text
Figure 8-15 shows the 2 Channel Strip & 5 Text screen, used to display real-time Visulogger II or
SPECTRUM 1000 data. Two channels are plotted on one strip chart. Data points are plotted and
text field data updated at the rate of one record per minute, per second or per drilled foot (Real
Time Vert. Scale, Paragraph 8-45). Current data values are indicated by X’s in Figure 8-15.
1 DEPTH X
4 BrrwElGHT X
6 ROTARYRPM X
8 PUMPPRESS X
9 PUMPSlRKSl X
I X X I
Figure 8-l 5. Display Screen: 2 Channel Strip & 5 Text
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8-39 HOW TO CREATE A SCREEN
To create a screen, follow the steps below:

1. From the Function Menu Page 2, press the F3 key. The Limit
Screen is displayed, along with the following message:
ENTER SCREEN FUNCTION NUMBER
2. Assign an F key to the configuration screen by entering the number

(l-7) of the F key and pressing ENTER. The following message is
displayed:
ENTER SCREEN LEVEL NUMBER
3. Assign a level (1 or 2) to the screen configuration by entering the

level number and pressing ENTER. The following message is
displayed:
ENTER TYPE OF SCREEN
1) 5 STRIP CHARTS 2) 2 STRIP CHARTS & 5 TEXT
3) 2 STRIP CHARTS & 9 TEXT 4) 2 CHANNEL STRIP & 5 TEXT
4. Select the 8creen type by pressing the corresponding number key

and then pressing ENTER. The following message is displayed:
CHART CHANNEL _ (1) DEPTH (4) 8lT WEIGHT (7) ROTARY TORQ
EXIT MENU (2) RATE OF PEN (5) TIME ON BIT (8) PUMP PRESS
-FlO- MORE CHANNELS (3) HOOK LOAD (8) ROTARY RPM (9) PUMP STRKS 1
5. Enter the number of the channel to plot in the first chart and then
pm8S ENTER. me above IIWSSage is mfmted:
CHART CHANNEL _ (1) DEPTH (4) BIT WEIGHT (7) ROTARY TORQ
-Fl- EXIT MENU (2) RATE OF PEN (5) TIME ON BIT (8) PUMP PRESS
6. Enter the number of the channel to plot in the second chart and
then press ENTER. Depending upon the screen type selected in
Step 3, you are prompted to enter another chart channel or a text
channel. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 until all charts and text fields are
assigned. When the last channel is assigned, the following
SCREEN LABEL
7. Enter a name for the configurated Screen and press ENTER. This
name may not exceed 16 characters (letters or numbers). The
screen you just created and the screen label assigned to it are
displayed. The Screen Menu is displayed below the screen, with
the new screen label replacing the label previously assigned to the
screen. For example, if DM Page is assigned to Screen 6 Level 2,
then Screen 6 Level 2 on the Screen Menu is replaced with Drill
Page.
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8-40 Change Scaling - F4 - Function Menu Page 1 -
Use this function to change the left and right (low and high) values of chart displays for each
channel. This function only applies to charts displayed on the monitor. Use the Print Scale
Function, Paragraph 8-50, to scale printed displays.
To change scaling, follow the steps below:
NOTE: Displaying the Limit Screen may help you select scale values.
2. Enter the number of the channel for which chart limits will be
changed and press ENTER. The following message is displayed:
INPUT NEW HIGH SCALE

CURRENT HIGH SCALE XXXX
NOTE: VIP assumes that you want to display the chart with bw data values
on the left and high data values on the rfghf. Therefore, the high scale value
is plotted on the right and low scale value is plotted on the left. To display
a chart with bw data values on the right and high data values on the left,
enter the bw scale value when prompted for the new high scale and enter
the high scale value when prompted for the new bw scale.
3. Enter the value to plot on the right side of the chart and press
INPUT NEW LOW SCALE
CURRENT LOW SCALE XXX
4. Enter the value to plot on the left side of the chart and press
ENTER. The message shown in Step 1 is displayed. Repeat Steps
2 through 4 for each channel until all necessary scale changes have
been made.
5. When all scaling changes have been made, press the Fl key from
the message shown in Step 1. The Screen Menu is displayed.
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8-41 Historical Data - F5 - Functlon Menu Page 1
Use this function to view historical data on screen displays. Historical data from time files, depth
files or quick files may be displayed. At the rig site, only historical data for the current
configuration can be displayed. At the master site, historical data for any configuration stored on
the hard disk can be displayed.
6-42 DISPLAYING HISTORICAL TIME DATA
To display historical time data, follow the steps below:
1. From Page 1 of the Function Menu, press F5. If you are at the rig
site, go to Step 3. If you are at a master site, the following message
is displayed:
ENTER NEW RIG SITE ID (3 CHARACTERS) OR < ENTER z
2. To display historical time data for the current configuration, press

ENTER. To display historical data for any other configuration on the
hard disk, enter the 3 character configuration ID and press ENTER.

ENTER (T)IME, (D)EPTH OR (Q)UICK REQUESTED
4. Press ‘7” and press ENTER. The following message is displayed:

ENTER DATE REQUESTED (mm/dd/yy)
5. Enter the date that the time file was recorded (month, day, year) and
press ENTER. The following message is displayed:
ENTER TIME REQUESTED (hh:mm)
6. To display the entire file, press ENTER. To display part of the file,
enter the time of the first data point to display and press ENTER.
NOTE: Time data is recorded using a 24-hour clock. For example,
5 a.m. is written 05100 and 5 p.m. is written 17:OO. Use this format
when entering time.
The folbwing message is displayed:
ENTER INTERVAL REQUESTED (13)
7. Enter the interval at which to plot data points and press ENTER.
Enter “1” to plot every data point, “2” to plot every second data
point, etc., and “8” to plot every 6th data point. Display screens can
contain 200 data points. lime data is recorded at the rate of one
record per minute. So, if every data point is displayed, 200 minutes
of data can be viewed at once. If every 8th data point is displayed,
the entire time file (24 hours of data) can be viewed at once.
NOTE: Be aware that data resolution is greatly reduced when
an interval greater than 2 is used.
The historical data is plotted on the current screen display and the
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ACCESSING DISK - PLEASE WAIT
f NEXT 200 RECS. 1 PREV 200 RECS. - SCALING -FlO- REAL TIME DATA
8. To view the next 200 records (i.e., 200 records deeper), press the
Up Arrow key. The next 200 data records are displayed on screen
at the interval specified in Step 7. To return to the Screen Menu
and real-time data displays, press the Fl 0 key.
9. To view the previous 200 records (i.e. 200 records shallower), press
the Down Arrow key. The previous 200 data records are displayed
on screen at the interval specified in Step 7. To return to the Screen
Menu and real-time data displays, press the F10 key.
10. To change the left and right (low and high) chart values on the
display, press the Left Arrow key. The following message is
displayed:
.
’ SELECT CHANNEL _ (1) DEPTH (4) BIT WEIGHT (7) ROTARY TORQ

NOTE: VIP assumes that you want to display the chart with low data values
on the left and high data values on the right. Thus, the high scale value is
pbtted on the right and low scale value is plotted on the left. To display a
chart with low data values on the right and high data values on the left, enter
the knrusoate value when prompted for the new high scale and enter the
high scale value when prompted for the new bw scale.
12. Enter the value to plot on the right side of the chart and press
INPUT NEW LOW SCALE
13. Enter the value for the left side of the chart and press ENTER. The
message shown in Step 10 is displayed. Repeat Steps 11 through
13 to change the scale values for each channel, as needed.
14. When all scaling changes are made, press the Fl key from the
message shown in Step 10. The following message is displayed:
fl NEXT 200 RECS. 1

PREV 200 RECS. - SCALING -FlO- REAL TIME DATA
1
15. Press the Fl 0 key to return to the Screen Menu and real-time data
displays. To save this screen configuration, use the Save
Configuration function (F9 key on Function Menu Page 1).
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6-43 DISPLAYING HISTORICAL DEPTH DATA
To display historical depth data, follow the steps below:

site, go to Step 3. If you are at a master site, the folbwing message
is displayed:
ENTER NEW RIG SITE ID (3 CHARACTERS) OR < ENTER >
2. To display historical depth data for the current configuration, press

ENTER (T)lME, (D)EPlH OR (Q)UICK REQUESTED
4. Press “D” and then press ENTER. The following message is

displayed:
ENTER DEPTH REQUESTED _
5. To display the entire depth file, press ENTER. To display part of the
fib, enter the depth of the first data point to display and press
ENTER INTERVAL REQUESTED (l-l 0)
Enter “1” to pbt every data point, “2” to plot every second data
point, etc., and ‘10” to pbt every 10th data point. Display screens
can contain 200 data points and depth data is recorded at the rate
of 1 record per drilled foot. Thus, if every data point In the file is
diiyed, 200 feet of data can be viewed at once: if every tenth
data point is displayed, 2000 feet of data can be viewed at onoe.
NOTE: Be aware that data resolution is greatly reduced when
an interval greater than 2 is used.
The hiirbal data is plotted on the current screen display and the
folbwing mes88g8 is displayed:
NEXT 200 RECS. I PREV 200 RECS. - SCALING -FlO- REAL TIME DATA
Up Arruw key. The next 200 data records are displayed on screen
at the interval specified in Step 6. To return to the Screen Menu
and real-time data displays, press the FlO key.
To view the previous 200 records (i.e. 200 records shallower), press
the Down Anow key. The previous 200 data records are displayed
on Screen at the intenral specified in Step 6. To return to the Screen
Menu and real-time data displays, press the Fl 0 key.
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To change the left and right (low and high) values of charts on the
screen display, press the Left Arrow key. The following message is
displayed:
-FlO- MORE CHANNELS (3) HOOK LOAD (6) ROTARY RPM (9) PUMP STRKS 1 1
plotted on the right and low scale value is plotted on the left. To display a
the low scale value when prompted for the new high scale and enter the
high scale value when prompted for the new low scale.
9. Enter the value to plot on the right and press ENTER. The following
INPUT NEW LOW SCALE

10. Enter the value to plot on the left and press ENTER. The message
shown in Step 7 is displayed. Repeat Steps 8 through 10 to change
the scale values for each channel, as needed.
11. When all scaling changes have been made, press the Fl key from
the message shown in Step 7. The following message is displayed:
ft NEXT 200 RECS. 1 PREV 200 RECS. - SCALING -FlO- REAL TIME DATA
12. Press the FlO key to return to the Screen Menu and real-time data
8-44 DISPLAYING HISTORICAL QUICK DATA
To display historical quick data, follow the steps below:

1. From Function Menu Page 1 , press F5. If you are at the rfg site, go
to Step 3. At a master site, the following message is displayed:
ENTER NEW RIG SITE ID (3 CHARACTERS) OR c ENTER >
2. To display historical quick data for the current configuration, press

ENTER (T)IME, (D)EPTH OR (Q)UlCK REQUESTED
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4. Press “Q” and press ENTER. The following message is displayed:

ENTER DATE REQUESTED (mm/dd/yy)
5. Enter the date that the quick file was recorded (month, day, year)
ENTER TIME REQUESTED (hh:mm)
6. To display the entire file, press ENTER. To display part of the file,
enter the time of the first data point to display and press ENTER.
NOTE: Time data is recorded using a 24-hour clock. For
example, 5 a.m. is written OS:00 and 5 p.m. is written 17:OO.
Use this format when entering time.
ENTER INTERVAL REQUESTED (l-6)
Enter “1 to plot every data point, “2” to plot every second data
l
point, etc., and “8” to plot every 8th data point. Display screens can
contain 200 data points: quick data is recorded at the rate of one
record every five seconds. Thus, if every data point is displayed,
about 16 minutes of data can be viewed at once. If every eight data
point is displayed, about 133 minutes of data can be viewed at once.
NOTE: Se aware that data resolution is reduced when an
interval greater than 2 is used.
The historical data is plotted on the current screen display and the
PREV 200 RECS. - SCALING -FlO- REAL TIME DATA

t NEXT 200 RECS. 1 I
Up Arrow key. The next 200 data records are displayed on screen
at the intewal specified in Step 7. To return to the Screen Menu
and real-time data displays, press the FIO key.
9. To view the previous 200 records (i.e. 200 records shallower), press
the Down Arrow key. The previous 200 data records are displayed
on screen at the interval specified in Step 7. To return to the Screen
Menu and real-time data displays, press the Fl 0 key.
10. To change left and rlght (low and high) chart values on the screen
diitay, press the Left Arrow key. The folbwing message is
d&played:
SELECT CHANNEL _
-Fl- EXIT MENU
(1) DEPTH (4) BIT WEIGHT
(2) RATE OF PEN (5) TIME ON BIT
-FlO- MORE CHANNELS (3) HOOK LOAD (6) ROTARY RPM
(7) ROTARY TORQ
(8) PUMP PRESS
(9) PUMP STRKS 1 1
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high scale value when prompted for the new low scale.
12. Enter the value to plot on the right and press ENTER. The following
INPUT NEW LOW SCALE

13. Enter the value to plot on the left and press ENTER. The message
shown in Step 10 is displayed. Repeat Steps 11 through 13 to
change the scale values for each channel, as needed.
14. When all scaling changes are made, press the Fl key from the
message shown in Step 10. The following message is displayed:
NEXT 200 RECS. 1 PREV 200 RECS. - SCALING -FlO- REAL TIME DATA
15. Press the FlO key to return to the Screen Menu and real-time data
8-46 Real-time Vert. Scale - F6 - Functlon Menu Page 2
Use this function to specify the rate at which data points are plotted for real-time screen displays.
If the vertical scale is time, data points are plotted at the rate of one record every minute or one
record every second. If the vertical scale is depth, data points are plotted at the rate of one
record every drilled foot. To specify the real-time vertical scale, follow the steps below:
1. From Function Menu Page 2, press the F6 key. The following
ENTER (T)IME OR (D)EPTH REQUESTED
2. To select “depth”, press “D” and then press ENTER. The Screen
Menu is displayed and data points are plotted at the rate of one
record every drilled foot.
To select “time”, press 7” and then press ENTER. The following
ENTER 0 = ONE SECOND UPDATE 1 = ONE MINUTE UPDATE
3. Press “0” and then ENTER to plot data points every second. Press
“1” and then ENTER to plot data points every minute. The Screen
Menu is displayed.
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8-46 PRINT FUNCTlONS
Use these functions to create printed charts of real-time or historical data in time or in depth. A
print may be:
. slngle-wide - contains up to 21 channels and consists of seven strip charts, with
up to 3 channels plotted on each chart (Figure 8-16).
l doublewide - contains up to 9 channels and consists of three strip charts with
up to 3 channels plotted on each chart (Figure 8-l 7).
. scaled - depth prints may be scaled and plotted at the same vertical scale as
well logs (Figure 8-18).
. ROP averaged - For scaled depth prints, ROP data points may be averaged
before plotting to reduce the effect of erratic data points on the plot.
Print functions are summarized in Table 8-6 and described in Paragraphs 8-47 through 8-62.
Table 8-8. Plant Functlons
F Key Function Menu - Page 1 Function Menu - Page 2
PRINT CONFIGURATION - Select a

group of channels to include in a print and
F4 ‘N/A
assign the group a configuration number.
Paragraph 8-47
I=7 PRINT CHARTS - Select a print

configuration and print parameters, then N/A
generate a print. Paragraph 8-51
F8 PRINT SCALE - Select the minimum and

N/A maximum data values for printed charts.
Paragraph 8-50
WA - The F Key function is not a print function.
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8-47 Print Configuratlon - F4 - Function Menu Page 2
Use this function to create print configurations. A print configuration describes order that
channels are plotted on a print. It also describes whether the print is single-wide (Figure 8-16) or
double-wide (Fiire 6-17).
Only three single-wide configurations and three double-wide configurations may exist at any one
time.
8-48 CONFIGURATION WORKSHEETS
Each print configuration is assigned a number: “l”, * 2 ” or “3”. To describe the channel sequence
of each configuration for future reference, we recommend using configuration worksheets, like
those in Figures 8-19 and 8-20. Complete the worksheet before creating print configurations so
that the channel sequence associated with each configuration number can be described.
849 HOW TO CREATE A PRINT CONFIGURATION
To create a print configuration, follow the steps below:

ENTER (QOUBLE-WIDE PRINT (S)INGLE-WIDE PRINT
2. Press ‘D” for double-wide or “s” for single wide and then press
ENTER. The following message is display@:
ENTER PRINT CONFlGURATlON NUMBER (l-3)
3. Enter tie number (l-3) to assign to the print configuration you will
create and then press ENTER. The following message is displayed:
r CHANNEL (0 TO END)
-Fl- EXIT MENU
-FlO- MORE CHANNELS
4.
(1) DEPTH
(3) HOOK LOAD

(4) BlT WEIGHT
(2) RATE OF PEN (5) TIME ON BlT
(6) ROTARY RPM
(7) ROTARY TORQ
(8) PUMP PRESS
(9) PUMP STRKS 1
Enter the number of the channel to plot in the first strip chart of the
prtnt and press ENTER. The message shown in Step 3 Is displayed
1
m.
5. Repeat Step 4 for each channel in the print. Select the channels is
the order that they will appear in the print. To stop the process and
return to the Screen Menu before the maximum number of channels
is entered, press the number 0 key and then press ENTER. When
the maximum number of channels is entered (nine for a
dwble-wide print, 21 for a single-wide print), the Screen Menu is
died.
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8-50 Print Scale - F8 - Function Menu Page 2
Use this function to change the left and right (low and high) values of strip charts for print
displays. This funcfion only applies to printed displays.
To change scaling, follow the steps below:
NOTE: Displaying the Limit Screen may help you select scale values.
However, screen scales and print scales are not necessarily the same.
1. From the Function M e n u Page 2, press the F8 key. The following
-Fl- EXIT MENU (2) RATE O F PEN (5) TIME ON BIT (8) PUMP PRESS
-FlO- MORE CHANNELS (3) HOOK LOAD (6) ROTARY RPM (9) PUMP STRKS 1 1
2. Enter the number of the channel for which the chart scale will be
INPUT NEW L O W SCALE

CURRENT L O W SCALE XXXX
high scale value when prompted for the new iow scale.
3. Enter the value to plot on the left and press ENTER. The following
CURRENT HIGH SCALE XXX
4. Enter the value to plot on the right and press ENTER. The
message shown in Step 1 is displayed. Repeat Steps 2 through 4
to change the scale values as needed for each channel.
5. W h e n all scaling changes have been made, press the F l key from
the message shown in Step 1. The Screen M e n u is displayed.

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8-51 Print Charts - F7 - Functlon Menu Page 1
Use this function to select print parameters and generate a print. These parameters include:
. single-wide or double-wide display . print configuration number
. historical or real-time data . time, depth or quick data
. scaled or unscaled depth display . ROP averaging (scaled displays)
0-52 SINGLE-WIDE PRINTS
Twenty-one channels can be viewed on one single-wide print. As shown in F igure 8-l 6, a
single-wide print contains seven strip charts, with data from up to three channels plotted on each
chart. if two or more channels are plotted on one strip chart, each channel is plotted in a different
color.
0-63 DOUBLE-WIDE PRINTS
Nine channels can be viewed on one double-wide print. As shown in F igure 8-17, a double-wide
print contains three strip charts, with data from up to three channels plotted on each chart. if two
or more channels are plotted on one strip chart, each channel is plotted in a different color.
8-64 PRINT CONFIGURATION NUMBER
Print configurations are createdusing the PRINT CONFIGURATION function, described in

Paragraph 8-47. A print configuration describes the channels included in a print, the order that
the channels appear on the print and whether the print will be single-wide or double-wide. Each
print configuration is assigned a number, 1 through 3.
ai6 SCALED DEPTH PRINTS
Depth prints may be scaled and plotted at the same vertical scale as electric logs or other wetl
logs. The vertical scales available are:
. 1” = 100
. 2” = 100’
l S=lOO
Rate of Penetration (ROP) must be the first channel plotted for scaled prints. As shown in F igure
8-18, ROP is pbtted on a strip chart that is wider than and separate from the other strip charts hr
the print.
ROP AVERAGING
For scaled depth prints, ROP data points may be averaged before plotting. This averaging
reduces the effect of erratic data points on the plot. Two, five or ten points may be used in ROP
averaging. Before each data point is plotted, its value is averaged with the specified number of
adjacent points. This averaged vafue is pbtted on the print, instead of the actual data value.
Table 8-7 summarizes the ROP averaging options.
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Table 8-7. ROP Averaging Summary
6-67 GENERATING A REAL-TIME PRINT BY TIME
A real-time print by time contains data points recorded at the rate of one record per minute. To
generate a real-time print by time, follow the steps below:
1. From Page 1 of the Function Menu, press the F7 key. The following
ENTER (D)OUBLE-WIDE PRINT (S)INGLE-WIDE PRINT
2. Press “D” for double-wide or “S” for single-wide and then press
ENTER PRINT CONFIGURATION NUMBER (l-3)
3. Enter the number (l-3) of the print configuration to use and then
press ENTER. (Refer to the configuration worksheets to select a
print configuration number.) The following message is displayed:
ENTER (H)lSTORlCAL OR (R)EAL TIME DATA
4. Enter “R” for real-time data and then press ENTER. The following
ENTER (l-)lME, (D)EPTH OR (QUICK REQUESTED
5. Enter r” and then press ENTER. The Screen Menu is displayed

and, when 20 data points are recordad (i.e. 20 minutes), plotting
begins. Every 20 minutes (20 records) data is plotted.
To stop plotting, seiedt the PRINT CHARTS function again, by
pressing the F7 key from Page 1 of the Function Menu, and select
the option to stop current printing.
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8-58 GENERATING A REAL-TIME DEPTH PRINT
A real-time depth print contains data points recorded at the rate of one record per drilled foot. To
generate a real-time depth print, follow the steps below:
2. Press “0” for double-wide or “s” for single-wide and then press
ENTER PRINT CONFIGURATION NUMBER (l-3)
ENTER (H)ISTORICAL OR (R)EAL TIME DATA
4. Enter “R” and press ENTER. The following message is displayed:
ENTER (T)IME, (D)EPTH OR (Q)UICK REQUESTED
5. Enter “0” and press ENTER. The following message is displayed:

ENTER (S)CALED OR (U)NSCALED CHART
6. For an unscaled chart, press “U”, then press ENTER. The Screen
Menu is displayed and, when 20 data points are recorded (i.e. 20
feet are drilled), plotting begins. Every 20 records (20 drilled feet),
data is plotted. To stop plotting, go to Step 9.
For a scaled chart, press “S” and then press ENTER. The
ENTER CHART SCALE IN INCHES/100 FEET (1,2 OR 5)
7. Enter “l”, “2” or “5” and then press ENTER. The following message
is displayed:
ENTER (l), (2), (5) OR (10) FOOT RATE OF PENETRATION AVERAGING
8. Refer to Table 8-7 for a summary of each option. Enter the

appropriate number and press ENTER.
9. To stop plotting, select the PRINT CHARTS function again, by
the option to stop current printing.
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8-59 GENERATING A REAL-TIME QUICK DATA PRINT

A real-time quick data print contains data points recorded at the rate of one record per fiie
seconds. To generate a real-time quick data print, follow the steps below:
NOTE: You must be in Quick Mode (Paragraph 8-19) to create a

real-time quick data display. if not, the following message is
displayed:
QUICK MODE MUST BE MADE ACTlVE FIRST

2. Press “0” for double-wide or “S” for single-wide and then press
3. Enter the number (1-3) of the print configuration to use and then
print wnfiguratbn number.) The following message is displayed:
ENTER (H)iSTORlCAL OR (R)EAL TIME DATA
4. Enter ‘R” for real-time data and then press ENTER. The following
ENTER (T)lME, (0)EPTl-l OR (Q)UICK REQUESTED
5. Enter “0” and then press ENTER. The Screen Menu is displayed
and, when 20 data points have been recorded (100 seconds),
pbttfng begins. Every 20 data points (100 seconds) data is plotted.
To stop plotting, select the PRINT CHARTS function again, by

the optbn to stop current printing.
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8-66 GENERATING A HISTORICAL TIME PRINT
Use this option to generate printed charts of historical time data. At the rig site, onfy historical
data for the current configuration can be printed. At the master site, historical data for any
configuration stored on the hard disk, including the current configuration, can be printed.
To print historical time data, follow the steps below:
1. From Page 1 of the Function Menu, press F7. if you are at the rig
is displayed:
2. To print historical time data for the current configuration, press

ENTER. To print historical data for any other wnfiguratbn on the
hard disk, enter the threecharacter configuration file name and
press ENTER.
ENTER PRINT CONFIGURATTON NUMBER (l-3)
prfnt wnfiguratbn number.) The following message is displayed:
6. Enter “l-l” and press ENTER. The foliowing message is diiyed:
ENTER (T)IME, (0)EPTi-l OR (QUICK REQUESTED
7. Press “‘T” and press ENTER. The following message is displayed:
ENTER DATE REQUESTED (mnMWyy)
8. Enter the date that the time file was recorded (month, day, year) and
press ENTER. The foibwing message is displayed:
ENTER START TlME REQUESTED (hh:mm)
9. To start the print at the beginning of the time file. press ENTER. To
start the print at some point within the file, enter the time of the first
data point to plot and press ENTER.
NOTE: Time data is recorded using a 24-hour clod<. For example,
5 a.m. is written 05:OO and 5 p.m. is written 17:OO. Use this format
to enter time.
ENTER STOP TIME REQUESTED (hh:mm)
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10. To end the print at the end of the file, press ENTER. To end the
printat some point within the file, enter the time of the last point to
plot and press ENTER. The following message is displayed:
ENTER INTERVAL REQUESTED (l-4)
point, “3” to plot every third data point and “4” to pbt every 4th data
point. The Screen Menu is displayed and plotting begins.
NOTE: There is no limit to the size (length) of a printed chart.
Thus, there is no limit to the number of data points that may be
plotted. However, time files do not contain more than 1440 data
points (one data point recorded every minute for a 24-hour period).
8-61 GENERATING A HISTORICAL DEPTH PRINT

Use this option to generate printed charts of historical depth data. At the rig site, only historical
configuration stored on the hard disk can be printed.
To print historical depth data, follow the steps below:
site, go to Step 3. if you are at a master site, the following message
is displayed:
2. To display historical depth data for the current configuration, press

hard disk, enter the three-character configuration file name and
press ENTER.
3. The foliowing message is displayed:

ENTER. The folbwing message is displayed:
5. Enter the number (l-3) of the print wnfiiration to use and then
press ENTER. (Refer to the wnfiguration w&sheets to select a
ENTER (H)ISTORICAL OR (R)EAL TlME DATA
6. Enter “H” and press ENTER. The following message is displayed:

ENTER (T)lME, (D)EPTH OR (Q)UICK REQUESTED
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7. Press “D” and press ENTER. The following message is displayed:
ENTER (S)CALED OR (U)NSCALED CHART
8. For a scaled chart, enter “S”, then press ENTER and go to Step 12.
For an unscaled chart, enter “U” and then press ENTER. The
ENTER INTERVAL REQUESTED (1-l 0)
NOTE: There is no limit to the size (length) of a printed chart. Thus,
there is no limit to the number of data points that may be plotted.
However, depth files are typically large, containing one data point
for every drilled foot. For an overview or limited chart length, it may
be necessary to limit the number of data points plotted. This can
be done by using a plotting interval greater than one or entering a
Start Depth or Stop Depth.
point, etc., and “10” to plot every tenth data point. The following
ENTER START DEPTH REQUESTED
10. To start the print at the beginning of the file, press ENTER. To start
the print at some point within the file, enter the depth of the first data
point to plot and press ENTER. The following message is displayed:
ENTERSTOPDEPTHREQUESTED
11. To stop the print at the end of the file, press ENTER. To stop the
print at some point within the file, enter the depth of the last data
point to plot and press ENTER. The Screen Menu is displayed and
plotting begins.
12. If a scaled chart was selected in Step 8, the following message is
displayed:
ENTER CHART SCALE IN INCHES/l 00 FEET (1,2, OR 5)
13. Enter “l”, “2” or “5” and then press ENTER. ‘The following message
is displayed:
14. To start the print at the beginning of the file, press ENTER. To start
the print at some point within the file, enter the depth of the first data
ENTER STOP DEPTH REQUESTED
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15. To stop the print at the end of the file, press ENTER. To stop the
print at some point within the file, enter the depth of the last data
ENTER (1), (2), (5) OR (10) FOOT RATE OF PENETRATION AVERAGING
16. Refer to Table 8-7 for a summary of each ROP Averaging option.
Enter the appropriate number and press ENTER. The Screen
Menu is displayed and plotting begins.
8-62 GENERATING A HISTORICAL QUICK PRINT
Use this option to generate printed charts of historical quick data. At the rig site, only historical
configuration stored on the hard disk can be printed.
To print historical quick data, follow the steps below:
1. From Page 1 of the Function Menu, press F7. if you are at the rig
is displayed:
ENTER NEW RIG SITE ID (3 CHARACTERS) OR < ENTER >
2. To print historical quick data for the current configuration, press

ENTER. To print historical data for any other configuration on the
hard disk, enter the three-character configuration file name and
press ENTER.
ENTER PRINT CONFIGURATON NUMBER (l-3)
press ENTER. (Refer to the wnfiguration worksheets to select a
6. Enter “H” and press ENTER. The following message is displayed:

ENTER (T)lME, (0)EPTl-l OR (Q)UICK REQUESTED
7. Press “Q” and press ENTER. The following message is displayed:

ENTER DATE REQUESTED (mmld&yy)
8. Enter the date that the quick file was recorded (month, day, year)
ENTER START TIME REQUESTED (hh:mm)
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9. To start the print at the beginning of the quid< file, press ENTER. To
start the print at some point within the file, enter the time of the first
point to plot and press ENTER.
NOTE: Quick data is recorded using a 24-hour clock. For example,
5 a.m. is written 05:OO and 5 p.m. is written 17:O0. Use this format
to enter time.
ENTER STOP TIME REQUESTED (hh:mm)
10. To end the print at the end of the file, press ENTER. To end the
print at some point within the file, enter the time of the last point to
plot and press ENTER. The following message is displayed:
ENTER INTERVAL REQUESTED (14)
point, “3” to plot every third data point and “4” to plot every 4th data
point. The Screen Menu is displayed and plotting begins.
NOTE: There is no limit to the size (length) of a printed chart.

Thus, there is no limit to the number of data points that may be
plotted. However, quick files can be large, because one data point
is recorded every five seconds. For an overview or limited chart
length, it may be necessary to limit the number of data points
plotted. This can be done by entering a Start Time or Stop Time or
using a plotting interval greater than one.
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8-63 MASTER SITE FUNCTlONS
The functions on Function Menu Page 1 and Function Menu Page 2 are available at both the rig
site and master site. However, there are seven addttional functions that are only available at the
master site. These functions enable the master site to:
. communicate with the rig site
. access real-time and historical data from the rig site
. send files to and receive files from the rig site
Master site functions are summarized in Table 8-8 and described in Paragraphs 8-84 through
8-74).
Table 8-9. MasWr Site Functions
I F Key Functlon Menu - Page 3
I F3 DIAL RIG I HANG UP - Enables/disables communication between the

master site and rig site. Paragraph 8-64
I F4 RECENE REAL TIME - accass real-time data from the rig site.
Paragraph 8-88
I F5 RECEIVE FILE - receive any file from the rig site. Paragraph 8-89
I F8 I SEND FILE - send any file to the rig site. Paragraph 8-70
n RECEIVE HIST DATA - receive historical data for the current well from
I the rig Sits. Paragraph 8-71
I F8 FUNCTION CANCEL - stops any data transfer function (F4 through

F7t. ParaaraPh 8-87
6-64 D&l Rlg / Hang Up - 13 - Function Menu Page 3
Use this function to dial the rig and hang up with the rig.
8-65 DIALING THE RIG

To contact the rig from the master stte, follow the steps below:
1. Press the FlO key from the Function Menu Page 2. A preliminary
Function Menu Page 3 is displayed:
Fl : EXIT MENU
F3: DIAL RIG FlO: PAGE 1
2. Press the F3 key to dial the rig. The following message is displayed:
ENTER 3 LEllER RIG ID _
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3. Enter the three-character configuration name assigned to the rig in

SETUP.
NOTE: If the master site accesses data from several rigs, each rig
must have a unique configuration name. Otherwise, portions of
data files may be overwritten without warning.
ENTER RIG TELEPHONE NUMBER _
4. Enter the complete rig telephone number and then press ENTER.
The complete telephone number includes:
. long distance direct dial code, if necessary
. area code, if necessary
. “9,” to access an outside phone line if calling from an off ice telephone
system
NOTE: A comma must be entered after number 9. The comma
provides a time delay for accessing an outside line before
dialing. If one comma does not provide enough time, enter an
additional comma (i.e. enter ‘9,,15122555555).
When the complete telephone number is entered, the following
DIALING RIG & CHECKING ACCESS
5. If the rig is not accessed within one minute, the master site hangs
up. If the rig is accessed, the following message is displayed:
DOWNLOADING REMOTE CONFIGURATION DATA - PLEASE WAIT
6. The rig site configuration file is baded onto the master site PC; the
master site is configured to look like the rig site system and
Function Menu Page 3 is displayed:
Fl : EXIT MENU F4: RECEIVE REAL TIME F7: RECEIVE HISTORICAL DATA
F5: RECEIVE FILE F8: FUNCTION CANCEL
F3: HANG UP F8: SEND FILE FlO: PAGE1 1
8-66 HANGING UP
From the Function Menu Page 3 shown above, press the F3 key to end communication with the
rig. The Screen Menu is displayed.
8-67 Functlon Cancel - F8 - Function Menu Page 3
Use this function to cancel the transfer of real-time or historical data. To stop a data transfer in
mid-stream, press the F8 key from Function Menu Page 3.
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8-68 Receive Real Time - F4 - Function Menu Page 3 -
Use this function to receive real-time data from the rig site. Because the master site is configured
like the rig site system, the data may be handled as if the master site were the rig site.
Specifically, the real-time data:
. is stored on the master site PC
. may be compared to channel alarm limits set by the master site operator
. is displayed on the master site monitor
Likewise, the Directory function (F6 key on Function Menu Page 1) may be used at the master
site to view a directory listing of files on the rig site PC.
To receive real-time data at the master site, press the F4 key from Function Menu Page 3. The
following messages are displayed, one at a time:
INITIATING REAL TIME DATA TRANSFER
ih8fI
RECEIVING REMOTE REAL TIME DATA
The data is displayed on the monitor and functions may be selected from the Screen Menu,
Function Menu Page 1 or Function Menu Page 2.
To stop receiving real-time data, press the F8 key (Function Cancel) from Function Menu Page 3.
8-69 Receive File - FS - Functlon Menu Page 3
Use this function to receive a copy of any file stored on the rig site PC. The file does not have to
be related to the VIP program in any way - it may be any file of any type.
To receive a file, you must know its complete path name at the rig site and the complete path
name to assign to the file at the master site.
To receive a file, follow the steps below:
ENTER REMOTE FILE NAME (i.e. C:\REPORTS\DRILL.TXT)
2. Enter the complete path name of the rig site file and then press
ENTER. Follow the example shown in parentheses above. The
ENTER LOCAL FILE NAME (i.e. C:\OCRMORNING.TXT)
3. Enter the complete path name of the master site copy and then
press ENTER. The file transfer begins. When the transfer is
complete, the following message is displayed and then the Screen
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6-70 Send File - F6 - Function Menu Page 3
Use this function to send a copy of any file stored on the master site PC to the fig site PC. The
file does not have to be related to the VIP program in any way - it may be any file of any type.
To send a copy of a file, you must know the file’s’wmplete master site path name and the
complete path name to assign to the transferred file at the rig site.
To send a file, follow the steps below:

ENTER LOCAL FILE NAME (i.e. C:\OCI\MORNING.TXT)
2. Enter the complete path name of the master site file and then press
ENTER. Follow the example shown in parentheses above. The
ENTER REMOTE FILE NAME (i.e. C:\REPORTS\DRILL.TXT)
3. Enter the complete path name to assign to the rig site copy and
then press ENTER. File transfer begins. When the transfer is
complete, the following message is displayed and then the Screen
Menu is displayed:
FILE TRANSFER SUCCESSFUL
6-71 Receive Hlst Data - F7 - Function Menu Page 3
Use this function to receive copies of historical data files from the rig site. Because the master
site is configured like the rig site system, th8 historical data may be handled as if the master Sk8
were the rig site. Specifiially, after transfer, the historical data may be:
l displayed on the master site monitor

l displayed on paper
. reformatted using 123lMP
3-72 TIME REQUIRED TO RECEIVE HISTORICAL DATA FILES
Th8 time required t0 transfer a fife depends on the number Of Chann8lS in the file and the rat8 that
the data is transferred (baud rate). Because the size of depth files and quick files varies from well
to well and file to file, it is difficult to estimate a typiti transfer time.
However, all time files contain 1449 records (one record per minute for 24 hours). The size of a
record, in bytes, is determined using th8 following equation:
Record Site In Bytes = ( Number of Data Channek + 2 ) x 6
Thus, the size of a 20channel time file is 190080 bytes.
A baud rate of 2400 transfers about 14,400 bytes per minute. Thus, the time required to trarfsf8r
a time file containing 20 channels at a baud rat8 of 2400 is about 13 minutes.
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To receive historical time files or quick files at the master site, follow the steps below:
1. Press the F7 key from Function Menu Page 3. The following
ENTER (T)IME, (D)EPTH OR (Q)UICK REQUESTED _
2. Press ‘I? or “Q”, as appropriate, and then press ENTER. The

ENTER DATE REQUESTED (mrWd&yy)
3. Enter the date that the file was created and press ENTER. The
ENTER START TIME REQUESTED (hh:mm)
4. To include data from the beginning of the file, press ENTER. To

receive data at starting at some point within the file, enter the time
of the first record to include and press ENTER.
NOTE: The data in time files and quick files is recorded using a
24-hour clock. For example, 5 a.m. is written 05:OOand 5 p.m. is
wrttten 17:O0. Use this format when entering time.

ENTER END TIME REQUESTED (hh:mm)
5. To include data at the end of the file, press ENTER. To indUd data
up to some point within the file, enter the time of the last record to
include and press ENTER. The following message is displayed:
RECEIVING REMOTE HISTORICAL DATA
6. To stop file transfer at any time and return to the Screen Menu,
press the F8 key (Function Cancel) from Function Menu Page 3.
6-74 RECEIVING HISTORICAL DEPTH FILES

To receive historical depth files at the master site, follow the steps below:
1. Press the F7 key from Function Menu Page 3. The following
ENTER (T)lME, (D)EPTH OR (Q)UICK REQUESTED _
2. Press “D”, and then press ENTER. The following message is

displayed:
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4. To include data from the beginning of the file, press ENTER. To

receive data at starting at some point within the file, enter the depth
of the first record to include and press ENTER. The following
ENTER END DEPTH REQUESTED
5. To include data at the end of the file, press ENTER. To include data
up to some point within the file, enter the depth of the last record to
include and press ENTER. The following message is displayed:
RECEIVING REMOTE HISTORICAL DATA
8. To stop file transfer at any time, press the F8 key (Function Cancel)
from Function Menu Page 3.
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THE 123lMP PR6GRAM
9-1 INTRODUCTION
The 123lMP program reformats MTASK data files into a format that may be imported into Lotus
123, dBase Ill, dBase Ill+, dBase IV and Microsoft Excel.
123lMP can be used to reformat time, depth and quick data files. The program enables you to:
. select channels and specify the channel sequence for reformatted files
. specify the range of time or depth data to include in the refonatted file
. rename the reformatted file
9-2 REFORMATTED FILES

When MTASK data files are reformatted, they are assigned a .PRIV extension.
During reformatting, two categories are added to the file. The first category is “date”. The second
category is “time” for time files and quick files: for depth files, the second category is “depth”.
Thus, when a . PRN file is printed, “date” is the first data column and “time” or “depth” is the
second data column.
Dates are expressed as serial numbers and assigned as follows: “1” represents January 1,190O
and 73049” represents December 31,2099. Time is expressed as a fraction, where “0”
represents midnight and “.5” represents high noon.
9-3 ENTERING 123lMP
To run 123lMP, two conditions must be met:

l You must be in the TOTCO subdirectory of the default drive (typically drive C:)
and the prompt should be:
C:\TOTCO>
. The time, depth or quick files to reformat must be stored in the TOTCO
subdirectory.
Type 123lMP and press ENTER. The following message is displayed:
1
f tt~*~.~tt~ttt*.~~~.~~**...~~.~**~**~~.~~~- l ~~~tc*~*tc.***.*****
Monitor type must be selected
123imp c -- for color monitor

123imp m --- for monochrome monochrome monitor
t.ttt.*tt~t~~tc*tt*~~*..*~...~~.~.*~~***.**...~~..**~*~ .~tc*~tt*t*~.~.c..***~~*~
C:\TOTCO>
Enter “123imp 6 or “123imp m”, as appropriate, and then press ENTER. An opening message
describing the program is displayed. To reformat a data file, press ENTER after reading this
message.
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9-4 REFORMATTING TIME FILES AND QUICK FILES
To reformat a time file or quick file, follow the steps below:

1. Read the opening message and press ENTER . A message similar
to the following is displayed:
r
Volume in drive C: has no label
XXX.CFG LAD.CFG lAB.CGF
3 File(s) XXXXXXX bytes free
TYPE THE FIRSTTHREE LETTERS OF THE CONFIGURATION FILE TO USE; THEN < ENTER:
PRESS < ENTER > TO EXITTO DOS
,
2. Enter the three letters of the appropriate configuration file and then
press ENTER. The channels in this configuration file are displayed,
along with the following message:
ENTER (1) - ALL CHANNELS, OR (2) - CHANNEL SELECTIONS?

c ENTER > TO EXIT
3. To include all channels in the reformatted file, press the number 1

key, then press ENTER and proceed to Step 5.
NOTE: If the reformatted file will be imported to Lotus, do not

reformat more than 14 channels at once. If more than 14 channels
are reformatted, the line length in the reformatted file exceeds the
maximun line length (240 characters) allowed by Lotus and an error
message is displayed when you try to import the file.
To include only selected channels in the reformatted file, press the
number 2 key and then press ENTER. The following message is
displayed:
SELECT CHANNELS TO BE REFORMATTED; < RETURN > WHEN FINISHED _
4. Enter the number of each channel to reformat, and press ENTER

after each entry. Enter channel numbers in the order that you want
them displayed in the printed file or spreadsheet. When all
channels have been selected, press ENTER without entering a
value.
ENTER (T)lME, (D)EPTH OR (Q)UICK REQUESTED _
6. Press ‘7” or “Q” and then press ENTER. The following message is
displayed:
ENTER DATE REQUESTED _
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7. Enter the date that the time or quick file was created and press
ENTER START TIME REQUESTED _
8. To start reformatting data at the beginning of the file, press ENTER.

To start reformatting data at some point within the file, enter the time
of the first data point to reformat and press ENTER.
NOTE: The data in time files and quick files is recorded using a
24-hour clock. For example, 5 a.m. is written 0500 and 5 p.m. is
written 17:OO. Use this format when entering times.

ENTER END TIME REQUESTED _
9. To stop reformatting data at the end of the file, press ENTER. To

reformat data up to some point within the file, enter the time of the
last data point to reformat and press ENTER. The following
ENTER INTERVAL REQUESTED _
10. Enter the interval for reformatting data points and press ENTER.
Enter “1” to reformat every data point, “2” to reformat every second
data point, etc., and “10” to reformat every tenth data point.
Time file data is recorded at the rate of one record per minute: thus,
if every data point in a time file is reformatted (interval of l), the
.PRN file will contain data for 1440 points. Quick file data is
recorded at the rate of one record per five seconds: thus, if every
data point in a quick file is reformatted (interval of 1). the .PRNfile
will contain 720 data points for each hour that data was recorded in
Quii Mode.
If a time file is reformatted, the following message is displayed:
ENTER FILE NAME
DESTINATION FILE NAME (DEFAULT= \ TOTCO \ TXXXXXX.PRN)
11. To accept the default file name, press ENTER. The reformatted file
will have the same name as the data file, but with a .PRfV extension.
To assign a different file name to the .PRN file, enter the new file
name (8 character maximum) and then press ENTER. The
following message is d&played:
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XXX.CFG LAD.CFG LABCGF
TYPE THE FIRST THREE LETTERS OF THE CONFIGURATION FILE TO USE; THEN < ENTER
<PRESS < ENTER > TO EXITTO DOS
12. To reformat another configuration file, repeat Steps 2 through 11.

To exit to DOS, press ENTER.
9-5 REFORMATIING DEPTH FILES
To reformat a depth file, folllow the steps below:

1. Read the opening message and press ENTER . A message similar
to the following is displayed:
fVolume in drive C: has no label

XXX.CFG LAD.CFG LAB.CGF
TYPE THE FIRST THREE LETTERS OF THE CONFIGURATION FILE TO USE; THEN < ENTER>
<PRESS < ENTER > TO EXIT TO DOS
/
2. Enter the three letters of the appropriate configuration file and then
press ENTER. The channels in this confiiuration file are displayed,
along with the following message:
ENTER (1) - ALL CHANNELS, OR (2) - CHANNEL SELECTIONS?

< ENTER > TO EXIT
3. To indude all channels in the reformatted file, press the number 1

key, then press ENTER and proceed to Step 5.
NOTE: If the reformatted file will be imported to Lotus, do not

reformat more than 14 channels at once. If more than 14 channels
are reformatted, the line length in the reformatted file exceeds the
maximun line length (240 characters) allowed by Lotus and an error
message is displayed when you try to import the file.
To include only selected channels in the reformatted file, press the
number 2 key and then press ENTER. The following message is
displayed:
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4. Enter the number of each channel to reformat, and press ENTER

after each entry. Enter the channel numbers in the order that you
want them displayed in the printed file or spreadsheet. When all
channels have been selected, press ENTER without entering a
value.
ENTER (T)IME, (D)EPTH OR (Q)UlCK REQUESTED _
6. Press “D” and then press ENTER. The following message is

displayed:
ENTER START DEPTH REQUESTED _
7. To start reformatting data at the beginning of the file, press ENTER.

To start reformatting data at some point within the file, enter the
depth of the first data point to reformat and press ENTER. The
ENTER END DEPTH REQUESTED _
8. To stop reformatting data at the end of the file, press ENTER. To

reformat data up to some point within the file, enter the depth of the
last data point to reformat and press ENTER. The following
ENTER INTERVAL REQUESTED _
9. Enter the interval to reformat data points and press ENTER. Enter
“1” to reformat every data point, “2’ to reformat every second data
point, etc., and “10” to reformat every tenth data point.
Depth file data is recorded at the rate of one record per drilled foot.
Thus, if every data point in the file is reformatted (interval of l), the
. PRN file will contain one data point for every drilled foot.
ENTER FILE NAME
DESTINATION FILE NAME (DEFAULT= \ TOTCO \ DEPTH.PRN)
10. To accept the default file name, press ENTER. The reformatted file
will have the same name as the data file, but with a .PRN extension.
To assign a different file name to the .PRN file, enter the new file
name (8 character maximum) and then press ENTER. The
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’ Volume in drive C: has no label

XXX.CFG LAD.CFG IABCGF
TYPE THE FIRST THREE LETTERS OF THE CONFIGURATION FILE TO USE; THEN < ENTER>
PRESS < ENTER > TO EXIT TO DOS
11. To reformat another configuration file, repeat Steps 2 through 11I

To exit to DOS. press ENTER.
9-6 IMPORTING .PRN FILES TO LOTUS 123
To import a .PRNfile to Lotus, use the Lotus “File Import” command. If you try to import a .PR/V
file containing data for more than 14 Visulogger II or SPECTRUM 1000 channels, an error
message is displayed. This is because the line length of . PRN files with 15 or more channels
exceeds the maximum line length (240 characters) allowed by Lotus.
9-7 IMPORTING .PRN FILES TO DBASE
To import .PRNfiles to dBASE IV, use the dBase “Import” command. To import .Pf?Nfiles to
dBase Ill or Ill+, first import the .PRN file to Lotus 123; then use the dBASE “Append” command
to convert the Lotus 123 file to a dBASE file. For example, to convert a .WKl Lotus 123 file to a
dBASE file, use the following command:
APPEND FROM [XXXXXXXXWKl] TYPE WKS
To convert a .WKS Lotus 123 file to a dBASE file, use the following command:
APPEND FROM [XXXXXXXX.WKS] TYPE WKS
9-8 IMPORTING .PRN FILES TO EXCEL

No special precautions or steps are required to import a .PRN file to Mlcrosoft Excel.
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Manual 2&31 Park List8
PARTS LISTS
lo-1 lNTRODUCllON
Table 1O-l contains a list of parts used to run VIP with a Visubgger II data source and TaMe 10-2
contains a list of parts used to run VIP with a SPECTRUM 1000 Data Source. Table 10-3 Is a
spare parts list.
Table l&l. VIP Parts List - Vlsulogger II Source
I
Pan Number Description
Required
219190-102 Personal computer

219039-001 Cobr monitor
219090-005 VIP Installation diskettes
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933403-002 202T modem
971700-001 Adaptor - DB9 to 0825
946954-001 RS 232 cable
923815-001 Lightning arrestor
236252-l 01 Viiubgger communicatiins plug connector
944224801 Power strip - surge protector
OptIonal
t
935739-002 Blank 5.25” floppy diskette, DS, DD (36OK)
935739-001 Blank 5.25” floppy diskette. DS, HD (1.2M)
935739403 Blank 3.5” fbppy diskette (72OK)
l 21 9205 Internal telephone modem
‘219204 External telephone modem
946955-001 IBM-to-Centronics parallel printer cable
219203 Fujitsu DL56OOCcobr printer/plotter
219282 1 Epson LQ2550 color printer/plotter
219315 Fujitsu DL3400 color printer/plotter
l Only one telephone modem is used, internal or external.
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Table l&2. VIP Parts List - SPECTRUM 1000 Source
Part Number I DsscriDtlon
Requlmd
219190-102 Personal computer

219039-001 1 Color monitor
219090-005 I VIP lnstallatbn diskettes
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971700-001 Adaptor - DB9 to DB25
923815-001 Lightning arrestor
H12272A-01 SPECTRUM 1000 communications plug connector
944224-001 Power strip - surge protector
Optknsl
935739-002 Blank 5.25” floppy diskette, DS, DD (38OK)

935739-001 Blank 5.25” floppy diskette, DS, HD (1.2M)
935739-003 Blank 3.5” floppy diskette (720K)
‘219205 Internal telephone modem
‘219204 External telephone modem
PCB29OA Current kop driver catd
12324A-02 Current loop-to-RS232 converter
948955-001 IBM-to-Centmnics parallel printer cable
219203 Fujitsu DL5800 cobr prfnteriplotter
219282 Epson LQ25!X cobr printer/plotter
219315 Fujitsu DL3400 cobr printer/plotter
l Only one telephone modem is used. internal or external.
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Tabk 10-3. Spare Parts List
Part Number Description

I
Blank 5.25” floppy diskette, DS, DD (360K)
I 935739-002 Blank 5.25” floppy diskette, OS, HD (1.2M) I

I 935739-003 Blank 3.5” floppy diskette (720K)
EGA video card
219165 I/O card (serial/parallel)

93541 g-9002 Ribbon, Fujitsu DL5600C
935419-9006 Ribbon, Epson LQ2550
93541 g-9004 1 Ribbon, Fuiitsu DL3400
I 999384-004 I Printer oaper, 14 x 11 1 -olv I
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VISULOGGER INTERFACE PROGRAM ApperrdhA
Manual 26-31 PC ovarvMw
PC OVERVIEW
A-l INlRODUCTfON
This appendix is designed to provide a basic understanding of personal computers for those with
little or no computer experience. It d8scrib8s the main components of a personal computer (PC),
namely, the mother board, disk drives and plug-in printed circuit boards (PCB’s).
A-2 MOTHER BOARD
The mother board is located inside the computer. It contains the central processing unit (CPU),
clock and microchips for read-only memory (ROM) and random-access memory (RAM).
A-3 Central Pmcxtssing Unit (CPU)
The CPU is a microprocessor that directs the computer’s activities. It carries out instructions and
regulates information coming into the computer (such as information entered using the keyboard
or received through a modem) and going out of the computer (such as the information disptay8d
on the monitor or by the printer).
A-4 ClOCk
The clock provides basic timing for operation of the computer’s circuits.
A-5 ROM and RAM Mkrochlpa
ROM and RAM miorochii are integrated circuits that hold information. This information may b8
permanently stored in the PC (ROM) or temporarity stored in the PC (RAM).
A-5 DISK DRIVES
Disk drives are mechanisms that read and write information to and from storage disks (hard or
floppy disks).
l Herd Orhre - Locat8d inside the computer, the hard drive readsAvrit8s
information to/from the hard dii The hard disk is non-removable and may
contain data, software programs and operating insttuctions. Hard disks have a
large storage capachy (typically 40 megabytes, or more). The hard drive is
retened to as the C: drive.
l Floppy Orhre - TypioaUy located on the front side of the computer, the fbppy
drive readWrites information to/rmm floppy disks. Most PC’s have two floppy
drives. The top fbppy drive is the A: dtive and the bottom drive is tfte 6: drive. ff
the PC has only one floppy drive, it is the A: drive.
Like hard disks, floppy disks may contain data, software programs and Op8rathg -
instructions. However, floppy disks are portable and have much less storage
capacity than hard disks.
Floppy disk sizes and storage capacities are:
l 5.25” high den&y CbUbl8 sided: 1.2 megabytes
. 5.25” double density double sided: 360 kilobytes
. 3.5” high density double sided: 1.44 megabytes
. 3.5” bw density double sided: 720 kilobytes
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A-7 PLUG-IN PCS’S
Printed Circuit Boards (PCB’s) increase the capabilities of the PC by providing instructions on
specific tasks. In IBM personal computers, they attach to the mother board: in other computers
they may attach elsewhere. Four wmmon PCB’s are described below:
. Dlslt Drive Controller - directs the operation of the disk drives.
. Input/Output (I/O) Port - provides additiinal outlets for attaching input and
output devices, such as the keyboard, modem or printer. These ports are located
on the back Side of the PC. There are two types of ports:
l Sertal Port - sends information one piece at a time. Serial port
connectors typically contain nine ins, although they may contain 25
pins. The mother board wmrnon Py has two serial ports: Corn1 and
Con12 In most cases, Visulogger II (Spectrum 1000 or TOTAL)
connects to Corn1 and, if a telephone modem is used, it connects to
Com2. However, Visubgger II may connect to either port. Serial ports
may b8 added by installing input/output printed circuit boards (l/O
PCB’s) in expansion slots on the mother board.
. Parallel Port - sends several pieces of information at a time. Parallel
port connectors contain 25 pins. The mother board typically has one
parallel port, LPTl , which connects to the printer/plotter. Parallel ports
ma be added by installing input/output printed circuit boards (l/O
PCii ‘s) in expansion slots on the PC mother board.
NOTE: PritIt8r/pbtter cables cannot exceed 50 feet in length.
. EGA (Extended Graphics Adapter) or VGA Adapter - enables communication
between the monitor and the computer so that text, graphics and wbr can be
diikpd.
l Internal Modem - boated inside the PC, an internal modem allows
wmmunioatiin between two PC’s, ioally via a telephone line. An internal
modem is used to enable a rig site ?z to wmmunicate with a master site PC.
NOTE: Modems may also be located outside the PC (external
modem).
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Manual 28-31 DOS Overview
DOS OVERVIEW
S-1 INTRODUCTION
DOS is the computer’s operating system. DOS is typically used to:

install and run MTASK and VIP
format floppy disks
copy th8 contents of one disk to another disk
create directories to store the data files generated by MTASK
change from the working directory to another directory
get a listing of the files in a directory
copy th8 data files created by MTASK from the hard disk to a floppy disk
delete files and remove directories from the hard disk or from a floppy disk
generate a list of dir8ctOn8Sand s&IdiWtOneS
B-2 THE DOS PROMPT
The basic DOS prompt indicates that the computer is ready to accept a command. It also
identifies the working disk drive and subdirectories. Table B-l contains examples of three basio
DOS prompts and gives a brief explanation of each.
Table 8-l. Common DOS Prompn
DOB Prompt Expianatbn
C:b The working directory is the root directory, C:, on the hard dii It
you do not Change dimctories or specify a subdirectory, all fib8
you create will b8 stored on th8 root directory, C.
C:\USERS> The working directory is USERS, a subdirectory of the root

directory, C. If you do not Change directories or create a
subdirectory, all files you create will be stored in the USERS
subdirectory.
A:\USERS\KRP> The working diredory is KRP, a subdir8ctory of the USERS

directory on the floppy disk currently in the A drive. If you do not
change directories or create a subdirectory, all files you create
will be stored in th8 KRP subdirectory on the floppy disk in d&8
A:.
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B-3 DOS CHARACTERS
The most wmmon DOS characters are summarized in Table 8-2.

Table B-2. Common DOS Characters.
DOS Character Explanatkn
> The READY prompt means that DOS is ready to accept a command. This
character is usually preceded by a pathname. It may also be used to separate
two DOS commands. For example, DIR A:>PRN means to print the contents of
th8 root directory of the disk in drive A:.
\ Used alone, the backslash refers to the root diredory in the working drive. For
example, enter DIR\ from any subdirectory to view th8 contents of the root
directory. The backslash is also used in pathnames to separate subdirectories
and filenames. For example, C:\USERSV<RP\DEPTl-l.Al.
.. This character is a shorthand name for parent directory. It typically follows a DOS
command. For example, if at the prompt C:\USERS\KRP> you type DIR .., a
listing of the files in the USERS directory is displayed, because USERS is the
parent directory of KRP.
I Placed between a command and command modifier. For example, DIR/W means
to print the contents of the working directory in a Wide view.
+ This Character is a wildcard. Used in place of one or more characters in a
filename, the wifdcard means that any character(s) can occupy that position or
any remaining positiins in the filename or extension. For example, to print all
files with the extension “CFG”, typ8 PRN l .CFG. To get a list of all wnfiiguratbff --.
files in the working directory that begin with the letter S, typ8 DIR S’.CFG.
? This character is a wildcard. Used in place of a character in a filename, this

character means that any fetter or number may be used in this space.
B-4 HOW TO EHlER A DOS COMMAND
Many DOS wmmands do not have to be followed by a pathname, filename, etc. in order to b8
complete. For example, DIR will generate a list of files and SUMiWCtOri8S in the working dimctory.’
However, most DOS commands must by followed by on8 or more pathname, filename, etc. For
example, the COPY command is used to copy the contents of one file or directory into another file*
or directory. ThUS, two fil8nam8!3 must be 8nt8red: th8 name Of th8 file whose Contents 10 copy.
and the name of me tile to copy the contents into. -..e. ‘
To enter a DOS command, follow th8 steps b8bw:
1. At th8 DOS prompt, type the command or its abbreviation. If m8
command does not require a pathname, filename, etc., proceed to
step 4.
2. If the command requires a pathname, filename, etc., insert a blank
space after the command and type the pathnam8Ifilename. If no
addiibnal information is needed, proceed to 38p 4.
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3. If the command requires an addiiional pathname, filename, etc.,

insert a blank space after the pathname/filename and then type the
second pathnamelfilename.
4. Press the ENTER key.
B-5 DOS COMMAND SUMMARY
Table B-3 summarizes the DOS commands used to install and run VIP. For a complete listing of
DOS commands, refer to a DOS manual. The longer commands in Table 8-3 are actually
statements, or individual DOS commands linked together.
NOTE: Although DOS commands are capitalized in Table B-3,

capaitalizatbn is not required. DOS commands may be entered in upper
case, bwer case or upper and lower case.
Table B-3. DOS Commands
If at this Prompt: You enter thls Command: This Happens:
C:L A: Changes the working drive from hard drive C:

to floppy drive A:. All files you create will be
stored on the floppy disk in drive A:.
B:L c: Changes the working drive from floppy drive 8:

to hard drive C:. All files you create will be
stored on the hard disk in drive C:.
C:\TOTCO> BACKUP r.ASl A: Copies all files in the C:\TOTCO directory that
begin with T and have an AS1 extensbn to the
floppy disk in drive A:. lf all files cannot fll on
one floppy disk, you are prompted to insert
another disk when the first disk is full. The
copied files have the same name as the
original files.
C:\TOTCO> BACKUP l : A: Copies all files in the C:\TOTCO directory to

one or more fbppy disks in drive A:. The
copied files have the same names as the
original files.
C:\WEL& CD TOTCO Changes to the TOTCO subdirectory of the

WELL subdirectory. The prompt is:
C:\WELL\TOTCO>
C:\WELLV<RP> CD\ Changes to the root directory in the working

(C:) drive. The next prompt is: C:\>
C:\WELLUJSMRR CD.. Changes to the parent directory, LJS, of the

working directory (KRP). The next prompt is
c:\wELLvJs>
C:b CHKDSK Displays total disk capacity, currently used

disk space and available disk space.
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Table B-3. DOS Commands (Can’t)
If at thls Prompt: You enter thls Command: Thla Happens:
C:b CLS Clears the display screen, leaving only the

prompt.
C:b COPY DEPTH.ASl A: Copies the file named DEPTH.ASl on the C
drive to the fbppy disk in drive A:. The original
file and the copied file have the same filename,
C:\TOTCO> COPY A:DEPTH.ASl Copies the file named DEPTH.ASl on the

fbppy disk in drive A: to the TOTCO directory
on drive C:.
C:L COPY A:‘.ASl C:\TOTCO Copies all files on the floppy disk in the A:
drive with an AS1 extension to the TOTCO
directory on the C: drive. The copied files
have the same filenames as the original files.
C:b COPY A:DEPTH.ASl TIME&l Copies the file named DEPTH.ASl on the
floppy disk in drive A: to the root directory in
drive C:. The copied file is called TIME&l.
C:L DATE Displays the current date in memory and

ahws the date to be changed, if needed.
C:b DEL DEPTH.ASl Deletes (erases) the file named DEPTHAS

from the root directory on drive C:.
C:b DEL A:\TIME.ASl Deletes (erases) the file named TIMEAS

from the floppy disk in drive A:.
C:b DEL A:*: Deletes (erases) all files from the floppy disk in
drive A:.
C:b DIR Shows the contents of the root directory on the

hard disk in drive C:.
C:b DIR A: Shows the contents of the root directory on the

fbppy disk in drive A:.
C:b DIR A:\WELL Shows the contents of the WELL subdim

on the fbppy disk in drive A:.
C:b DIR A2P Shows the contents of the root directory on the
disk in drive A: one page at a time.
C:b DIR/W Shows the contents of the working directory in

a wide display. In most cases, the wide
display will enable the complete directory list
to fit on the monitor screen and be viewed at
O tlC0.
DIR A:>PRN Prints a hard copy of the contents of the root

directory on the fbppy disk in drive A:.
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Manual 26-31 DOS Gvervkw
Table B-3. DOSCommands (Con’f)
If at this Prompt: You enter this Command: mk Happens:

C:b DISKCOPY A: A: Copies the contents of one floppy disk onto
another floppy disk of the same size. This
command can only be used to make copies of
floppy disks, not hard disks.
C:b FORMAT A: Formats the floppy disk in the A: drive to

accept programs or data and destroys existing
data on the disk. This command is usually
used to format a new, blank disk.
C:b LABEL Displays the label assigned to the volume on

the hard disk and enables you to change the
label name. If the disk volume has no label.
you may assign one, up to 11 characters.
C:b MD TOTCO Makes a subdirectory named TOTCO on the

root directory of drive C:.
C:\MARTlMKRP> PATH C:\TOTCOV<RP Tells DOS to search the KRP subdirectory of

the TOTCO subdirectory if the required file is
not in the working directory (C:\MARTINWRP).
C:\MARTIN> PATH B:\; B:\TOTCO Tells DOS to search the root directory of the B
drive and then to search the TOTCO
subdirectory of the B drive if the required tile is
not in the working directory (CIMARTIN).
C:b PRINT TIME-AS1 Prints a hard copy of the TIMEASl file.
C:L RD TOTCO Removes the TOTCO subdirectory.
C:\TOTCO REN AMOCOSMl .CFG Changes the name of the AMOCOSMl .CFG
AMOCOSMP.CGF file in the TOTCO subdirectory to
AMOCOSMOCGF.
C:b RESTORE AZ3 Copies (restores) those files and

subdirectories saved with the DOS BACKUP
command from the floppy disk in drive A: into
the working (C:) directory.
C:b TlME Displays the current time in memory and

allows the time to be changed, il needed.
C:b TREE Shows all directories and suMirectories under

the root directory of drive C:.
C:\TOTCO> TREE Shows all subdirectories createdunderthe

TOTCO sukiirectoty. Note that subdirectories
created directly under the root directory Of
drive C: will not be shown.
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DOS Overview Manual 2B-31
Table B-3. DOS Commands (Can’t)
If at this Prompt: You enter this Command: ThisHappens:

C:b TREWF Shows all directories and subdirectories under
the root directory of drive C: and the files they
contain.
C:\TOTCO> TYPE DEPTH.ASl Displays the contents of the DEPTHAS file

on the monitor screen.
C:L VOL Displays information about the volume on the

hard disk in drive C:.
A:\> VOL Displays information about the volume on the

floppy disk in drive A:.
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GLOSSARY
This glossary contains basic definitions that will help to install and set up VIP. The list is in
alphabetic order.
Appllcatlon Program - a program designed to manipulate data in a desired way. VIP is an
application program that displays real-time and historical drilling data.
ASCII - a standard format for storing information. The data files created by MTASK are in ASCII
format.
Baud Rate - the rate at which pieces of information (bfts) are sent in serial communication. Baud
rate is measured in hundreds of bii per second. The device receiving information must know the
rate at which the information is being sent: otherwise, information may be read incorrectly. For
example, the PC must read drilling data at the same rate that the Vibgger II (Spectrum 1060 or
TOTAL) sends it. Some wmmon baud rates are: 600,1200,2400,4600 and 9660 biis/sec.
811- the smallest segment of information a computer possesses. A bit may be thought of as a
one (1) or zero (0).
Boot - to bad a program into the computer and/or start the program. There are two ways to hoot
a program. A cold boot loads an&or starts a program when the computer is turned ON. For
example, if MS DOS is installed on the computer, when the computer is turned ON, DOS is
automatically Loaded into RAM and started. A warn? 6oot bads and/or starts a program while the
computer is on. To warm hoot, hold down the Ctrl and Al keys and, while holding them down,
press the Delete key. If you do a warm hoot while in VIP or MTASK, you are exited from the
program, DOS is restarted and the DOS READY prompt (>) is displayed.
Byte - a computer word made up of eight bits. The storage capacky of a disk fs usually defined ln
megabytes, or millbns of bytes. For example, a 5.25” floppy disk can typically store 1.2
megabytes of information.
Command - an instruction that tells the computer to perform a speciffb task. For example, the
wmmand “DIR” displays a list of all files stored in the current (working) directory.
Coml; Com2 - the serial wmmunbation ports that enable the transfer of data between the PC
and other devices. For example, Corn1 is typbalfy used to transfer data from Vfsubgger II to the
PC.
CPU (Central PmceasJng Unit) - a microprocesso I that directs the wmputer‘s activffies. lt
caries out insfrucUons and regulates information coming into the computer (i.e. informatbn
entered through the keyboard or through a modem) and going out of the computer (i.e.
information displayed on the monitor or printer).
Directory - a bcatfon on a disk where files are stored. A directory typically contains related fibs.
For example, all data files for the Amoco #l Smlth well might be pfaced in a dllory named
AMOCOSMI. A dfrectory name may not exceed eight characters (letters or nunrbers).
DOS (Dlslc Opemtlng System) - operates the disk drives and manipulates the information on
hard and floppy disks. By entering DOS commands, you tell DOS how to manipulate data.
Drhre Speclflcatlon - the letter that identifies a computer drfve. For example, the letter C
typically designates the hard drive (or one of the hard drives, if there is more than one).
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Flle - a collection of related data or instructions. For example, MTASK might automatically store
all depth data for the Amoco #l Smith well in one file named DEPTH.ASl
File Name - the name assigned to a file. A file name typically contains two pans: an
eight-character, or less, name and a three-letter extension. The name is listed first, followed by a
period and the extension. For example, DEPTH.ASI.
Floppy Dlsk - a portable storage device that may contain data, software programs or operating
instructions. Floppy disks have a much smaller storage capacfty than hard disks (less than 1 or 2
megabytes).
FbPpy Disk Drhm - the mechanism that reads and wrftes information to and from a floppy dii.
Hard Disk - a non-removable storage device that may contain data, software programs or
operating instructions. Information may be copied from the hard disk onto a floppy disk or
vice-versa. Hard dii have a large storage capacity (typically 40 megabytes, or more).
LPTl - a parallel port that connects the PC to the printer/plotter and enables the transfer of
information from the PC to the printer/plotter. If a PC is connected to more than one printer, the
PC may have parallel ports named LPT2, LPT3, etc.
Memory - the space for storing information, or the storage capacity of a computer. The most
wmmon types of memory are ROM and RAM.
Modem - a device that converts a signal from one type to another. For example, the 202T
modem converts the FSK signal from Vfubgger II into an AS232 signal that the PC can read.
Modems may be internal (located inside the PC) or external (located outside the PC).
PCS (Printed Circuit Board) - a circuit board that attaches inside the PC (to the mother board or
elsewhere, depending upon the type of computer) to increase the PC’s capabilities.
PaNtIle - the transfer of several pieces of information (bits) at a time.

Parallel Port - a port that transfers data in parallel, or several pieces at a time. For example,
LPTl is a parallel port that transfers data from the wmputer to the printer.
Parent Dlmctoty - the directory (one level up) from whii another directory was created. For
example, for the directory path: C:\USERSU<RP\TEST, the parent directory of the TEST
suMirectory is KRP and the parent directory of the KRP subdirectoryis USERS.
Pathname - The pathname may be thought of as a file’s address. lt consists of the sequence of
directory names that describe a file’s bcatbn, followed by the filename: within a pathname, each
directory name is followed by a backslash. Pathnames are typically used in wnjunction with
DOS commands to specify the exact b&ion of a file. When used in amjunc4ion with the PATH
command, v tell DOS whii directories and/or subdirectories to search for files. An
example of a pathname is: CXlSERSU<RP\TEST\TlME.DAT, where TlME.DAT is the file name
and TEST, KRP and USERS are subdiirfes.
Port - a connectbn between the PC and other devices through which data is sent or received.
Ports are bcated on the back side of the PC and may be serial or parallel. For example, the
Corn1 port is a serial port that usually connects the PC to Vibgger II, Spectrum 1000 or
TOTAL. The LPTl port is a parallel port that wnnects the PC to a ptinter/pbtter.
Program - a set of instructions that cause the computer to perform a specific task. For example,
VIP causes the PC to display drilling data. Programs are also called software.
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Prompt - a DOS indicator displayed on the monitor that tells you the computer is ready to awept
a command. The DOS prompt also lists the working directory and its path. For example, the
prompt C:\TOTCO> means that the current directory is the TOTCO subdirectory of the C: drive. A
prompt is also a computer statement that requestsactionor information.
RAM - Random-access memory - a type of memory used to store information temporarily and
run programs. When the computer is turned off, RAM is emptied. For example, when the
computer is turned ON, DOS is copied from the hard disk and loaded into RAM and, when
MTASK and VIP are run, they are copied and loaded into RAM. When the computer is turned
OFF, they are removed from RAM.
ROM - Reacbonly memory - a type of memory used to store information pemtanentfy. When the
computer is turned off, the information in ROM is saved. ROM contains the instructions required
to startup the computer and load DOS into RAM.
Root Directory - the first level in a multilevel directory. For example, in the mot directory of the
hard disk, the prompt is: C:L.
Serial - the transfer of information one piece at a time.
Serial Port - a wnnection between the PC and other devices through which data is sent or
received one piece (hit) at a time. For example, Corn1 is a serial port that transfers drilling data
fromVisubgger II to the PC.
Software - see Program.

Subdlrectoty - a directory created and stored within another (parent) directory. A suMirectory
can only be accessed by going through fts parent directory.
Swlfch - a DOS command modiiir. A switch fs typically one letter that is separated from the
DOS wmmand by a forward slash. For example, in the command statement DIR/W, W is a
switch that tells DOS to show the contents of the current directory in a wide view. Likewise, the
wmmand statement DIR/P tells DOS to show the contents of the cunent dimctory one page at a
time.
Syntax - the way in which a commandis worded. The syntaxmustbe correctIn order for the
computer to understand and execute a command.
Volume Label - a name given to the information contained on a disk A volume label is not
required.
Worldng Directory - the currant directory. For example, to fun VIP, the working directory must
be the TOTCO suMirectoryof drive C: and the DOS prompt should be C:\TOTCO.
Woridng Drhre - the current drive. For example, if a floppy disk in drive A: is being used, Utsn A:
is the working drive and the DOS prompt should be A.b.
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APPENDIX D
CONVERSION DATA
D-l INTRODUCTION
This chapter contains the following conversion information:

l Methods for converting temperature from degrees Fahrenheit (OF)to
degrees Centigrade (OC)and vice versa
l Conversion factors for commonly used units
D-2 TEMPERATURE CONVERSIONS
To convert from degrees Fahrenheit (OF)to degrees Centigrade (OC),subtract 32 from the degrees
Fahrenheit, then multiply by 0.566, as shown below:
OC = [OF - 321 x 0.556
To convert from degrees Centigrade (OC)to degrees Fahrenheit (OF),multiply the degrees Centi-
grade by 1.7985, then add 32, as shown below:
OF = [“C x 1.81 + 32
D-3 CONVERSION FACTORS
Conversion factors for commonly used units are presented in Table D-l.
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CONVERSION DATA MANUAL 28-31
Table D-l. Conversion Factors
MULTlPLY BY TO OBTAIN
atmospheres (atm) 101.325 kiloPascal (kPa) absolute
atmospheres (atm) 14.7059 pounds per square inch (psi)
barrels (bbl) of petroleum 5.615 cubic feet (fts)
barrels (bbl) of petroleum 0.159 cubic meters (m3)
barrels (bbl) of petroleum 42 gallons, U.S. liquid
barrels of petroleum per inch (bbl/in) 0.626 cubic meters per centimeter (m3/cm)
bXS 14.5138 pounds per square inch (psi)
centimeters 0.394 inches (in)
centimeters per second (cm/set) 0.0328 feet per second (ftkec)
cubic feet (fp) 7.4805 gallons, U.S. liquid
cubic feet (f?) 28.32 liters
cubic feet (f?) 0.178 barrels (bbl) of petroleum
cubic meters (m3) 6.289 barrels (bbl) of petroleum
cubic meters (m3) 264.2 gallons, U.S. liquid
cubic meters per centimeter (m3/cm) 1.597 barrels of petroleum per inch (bbl/in)
decaNewtons (daN) 2.248 pounds
feet (ft) 0.3048 meter(m)
feet per hour (ft/hr) 0.3048 meters per hour (m/hr)
feet per minute (ft/min) 0.01829 kilometers per hour (km/hr)
feet per minute (ft/min) 0.3048 meters per minute (m/min)
feet per second (ft/sec) 30.48 centimeters per second (cm&x)
feet per second (ft/sec) 18.29 meters per minute (m/min)
foot-pound 1.4882 kilogram-meter (kg-m)
foot-pound 1.3558 Newton-meter
gallons, U.S. liquid 0.0238 barrels (bbl) of petroleum
gallons, U.S. liquid 0.13368 cubic feet (f?)
gallons, U.S. liquid 0.003785 cubic meters (m3)
gallons, U.S. liquid 3.7854 liter
grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm3) 8.345 pounds per U.S. liquid gallon (lb/gal)
inch (in) 2.54 centimeter (cm)
inches Hg (Mercury) 0.4912 pounds per square inch (psi)
inches Hz0 (Water) 0.0361 pounds per square inch (psi)
kilograms (kg) 2.2046 pounds
kilogram-meters (kg-m) 0.67196 foot-pound
kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m3) 0.00835 pounds per U.S. liquid gallon (lb/gal)
kilograms per meter (kg/m) 0.672 pounds per foot
kilograms per square centimeter (kg/cm3) 14.2227 pounds per square inch (psi)
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MANUAL 28-31 CONVERSION DATA
MULllPLY BY TO OBTAIN
kilometers (km) 0.6215 miles
kilometers per hour (km/hr) 54.6747 feet per minute (fvmin)
kiloPascals (kPa) 0.0099 atmospheres (atm)
kiloPascals (kPa) absolute 0.145 pounds per square inch (psi)
liters (I) 0.0353 cubic feet (fts)
liters (I) 0.2642 gallon, U.S. liquid
liters per minute (Ipm) 2.1186 standard cubic feet per hour (scfh)
meters 3.281 feet (ft)
meters per hour (m/hr) 3.2808 feet per hour (ftlhr)
meters per minute (m/min) 3.2808 feet per minute (tvmin)
meters per minute 0.0547 feet per second (ft/sec)
miles 1.609 kilometers (km)
Newtons 0.2284 pounds
Newton-meters 0.7376 foot-pounds
pounds (lb) 0.4448 decaNewtons (daN)
pounds (lb) 0.4536 kilograms (kg)
pounds (lb) 0.000454 metric tons
pounds (lb) 4.448 Newtons (N)
pounds (lb) 0.0005 U.S. tons
pounds per foot (Ib/ft) 1.488 kilograms per meter (kg/m)
pounds per gallon (lb/gal) 0.119826 grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm3)
pounds per gallon (Wgal) 119.826 kilograms per cubic meter ( kg/m3)
pounds per square inch (psi) 0.0660 atmospheres (atm)
pounds per square inch (psi) 0.0689 bars
pounds per square inch (psi) 2.0358 inches of Hg (Mercury)
pounds per square inch (psi) 27.6778 inches of H20 (Water)
pounds per square inch (psi) 0.0703 kilograms per square centimeter (kg/cm*)
pounds per square inch (psi) 6.895 kiloPascals (kPa)
square centimeters (cm*) 0.155 square inch (in*)
square feet (ft2) 0.0929 square meter (m*)
square inch (in*) 6.4516 square centimeter (cm*)
square meter (m*) 10.764 square feet (ft2)
standard cubic feet per hour (scfh) 0.472 liters per minute (Ipm)
tons, metric 2205 pounds
tons, metric 1.1025 U.S. tons
tons, U.S. 0.907 metric tons
tons, U.S. 2000 pounds
metric ton-kilometers (tonne-km) 0.6653 U.S.ton-miles
U.S.ton-miles 1.4593 metric ton-kilometers (tonne-km)
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Printed in U.S.A. April 30, 1994

Manual 28-31 Revision C contains 148 pages as follows:

Cover ................................ Apr 1994

Information in this manual is subject to change without notice.

A April 30, 1994

THE FOLLOWING WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,

C April 30, 1994

l-l PURPOSE OF MANUAL ............................................. l-1

CHAPTER 2 - PURPOSE AND DESCRIPTION

2-1 INTRODUCTION ................................................... 2-l

3-1 INTRODUCTION ................................................... 3-l

CHAPTER 41 THE SETUP PROGRAM

4-l INTRODUCTION ................................................... 4-1

CHAPTER 5 - THE Sl KSETUP & TCON PROGRAMS

5-l INTRODUCTION ................................................... 5-l

5-8 Aborting .S7KFile Modification ..................................... 5-4

CHAPTER 6 - THE MTASK PROGRAM

6-l INTRODUCTION ................................................... 6-1

CHAPTER 7 - THE Sl K & TPOT PROGRAMS

7-l INTRODUCTION ................................................... 7-l

CHAPTER 8 - THE VIP PROGRAM

8-l INTRODUCTION ................................................... 8-l

April 30,1994 Ill

8-15 ChannelHorn-F2-FunctionMenuPage2.. ........................ 8-11

8-54 PRINT CONFIGURATION NUMBER ............................ 8-42

CHAPTER 9 - THE 123lMP PROGRAM

9-l INTRODUCTION ................................................... 9-l

CHAPTER 10 - PARTS LISTS

10-l INTRODUCTION .................................................. 10-l

APPENDIX B - DOS OVERVIEW

B-l INTRODUCTION ................................................... B-l

Flgu re/Tltle Page

4-1 SETUP Main Menu ................................................. 4-3

5-l Spectrum 1000 Setup ............................................... 5-l

8-1 VIPMenus ....................................................... 8-2

April 30,1994 VII

2-l VIP Software Summary ............................................. 2-l

3-l MultiModem 224 EC (External) Dip Switch Settings ........................ 3-9

8-1 F Key Summary and Cross Reference .................................. 8-6

10-l VIP Parts List - Visulcgger II Source ................................... 10-l

B-l Common DOS Prompts ............................................. B-l

RELATED TOOLS & TEST EQUIPMENT

Part Number Descrlptlon

VIII April 30,1994

1-2 SCOPE OF MANUAL

This manual is divided into the following chapters:

1-3 INTENDED AUDIENCE

1-4 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS

l-5 NOTES, CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS

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Provides additional information about the current topic.

Provides information to prevent equipment malfunction or damage that

1-6 RELATED MANUALS

M/D TOTCO documents related to the use of this manual are:

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The VIP software package is used to:

Table 2-1. VIP Software Summary

Program Data Source Function

TCON TOTAL DAQ Downloads PC Workstation configuration files from the

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