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- Page 1 PPS25 Electronic Memory Gauge U s e r M a n u a l ( R e v . 0 4 ) Pioneer Petrotech Services Inc. #1, 1431 - 40th Ave. NE Calgary, AB T2E 8N6, Canada Phone: 1-888-PP-GAUGE (774-2843) E-mail: infopps@pioneerps.com...
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Page 2: Revision History
REVISION HISTORY 2002-11-15 Initial release Revision Date Comments 2004-10-10 Additional information for PPS25 gauge 2008-04-02 Revision (metal to metal seal added to the housing) 2011-01-21 Revision (Release of modified field operating procedures) 2012-04-15 Revision (More information about accessories and maintenance) -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
3.1 Overview ............................4 3.2 PPS25 Gauge ..........................4 3.3 PPS25-XM Gauge .......................... 4 4. Getting Started ........................5 4.1 Working Mode of PPS25 Gauges ....................5 4.2 Materials ............................5 4.3 Inspecting Gauges ........................6 4.4 Programming Gauges ........................7 4.5 Activating and Testing Battery Packs .................. -
Page 4: Scope
1-888-PP-GAUGE (774-2843) www.pioneerps.com Scope This manual will apply to all operations that work with PPS25 series memory gauges. This manual includes important information about operation of PPS25 gauges. Please read it carefully before operating the gauges. 1. Objective This manual is in place to assist the testing personnel involved in field operations with the required skills for programming, deployment, retrieval, and data extraction (downloading of data files from the tools), when working with the PPS25 series gauges. -
Page 5: Introduction
The PPS25 (125C/150C/177C) memory gauge is integrated with Silicon-Sapphire pressure 3.2 PPS25 Gauge transducer and PPS SMT electronics. It is a good choose for applications where high data quality is required in normal high temperature environment. The PPS25-XM electronic memory gauge is integrated with Silicon-Sapphire pressure transducer, 3.3 PPS25-XM Gauge... -
Page 6: Getting Started
Stand-by Mode The gauge is in Stand-by Mode when the gauge is not sampling (i.e. in between the samples). PPS gauges are designed to switch to Stand-by Mode automatically between samples. Communication Mode The gauge is in Communication Mode when the interface box and cable are connected to the gauge and the computer. -
Page 7: Inspecting Gauges
(1) Complete a bench test by plugging in a battery pack for 10mins; Procedure: (2) Connect a PPS USB download interface to the gauge (Fig. 1) and a computer to download data and check if the record data is normal;... -
Page 8: Programming Gauges
(1) Select the Program tab (Fig. 3) Fig. 3 (2) PPS SmartView software will display the tool program. To make sure that there is no doubt regarding the tool program you can verify it by clicking Clear all Steps and then Get Program from Tool. - Page 9 PPS25 Electronic Memory Gauge Pioneer Petrotech Services Inc. User Manual infopps@pioneerps.com 1-888-PP-GAUGE (774-2843) www.pioneerps.com Fig. 4 If the program is not the same as the one desired for the job to be done, click Clear All Steps, then complete the fields for the required gauge sampling rate, and then click Program the Tool (Fig.
- Page 10 PPS25 Electronic Memory Gauge Pioneer Petrotech Services Inc. User Manual infopps@pioneerps.com 1-888-PP-GAUGE (774-2843) www.pioneerps.com (3) Saving the Program file for future use (Fig. 6) Click on Save To File, save the file to a convenient location on your drive (by default the file...
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Page 11: Activating And Testing Battery Packs
4.5 Activating and Testing Battery Packs To activate and test a battery pack: Using a PPS Battery Tester to activate the battery pack (Fig. 8) Plug-in the battery, the battery’s LED will turn on Press the black button about 15 sec and release ... -
Page 12: Installing Battery Pack
(Fig. 9) ) Document all information for each well in Gauge Control Sheet (PPS25.xls). The exact date and time when the batteries were connected to each gauge must be documented. -
Page 13: Assembling Battery Housing
(6) Using a torque wrench and an open-end wrench to assemble the bullnose with the gauge at 70ft-Ibs. The size of wrenches is dependent on OD size of the PPS25 gauge that you are assembling. For information about wrench size, please see “Appendix C: Accessories”... - Page 14 PPS25 Electronic Memory Gauge Pioneer Petrotech Services Inc. User Manual infopps@pioneerps.com 1-888-PP-GAUGE (774-2843) www.pioneerps.com Important Application Notes: If a gauge is powered by a 180 ° C battery pack and the ambient temperature is ° lower than 20 C, the battery pack shall NOT stay at low temperature. Get the gauge to downhole ASAP.
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Page 15: Downloading Data
4.8 Downloading Data 4.8.1 Using the same Gauge Control Sheet (PPS25.xls) that was used when running the gauges, record the exact date and time at which the gauges were pulled from the nipple, as well as the time the batteries were released from each gauge (the time the batteries were released will help you either verify if the time they were plugged into the gauges was recorded correctly or to calculate this time if it was not recorded initially). -
Page 16: Maintenance
Pioneer Petrotech Services Inc. User Manual infopps@pioneerps.com 1-888-PP-GAUGE (774-2843) www.pioneerps.com 5. Maintenance The PPS25 gauges must be well maintained in order to ensure successful operations. There are two levels of maintenance should be implemented: Field maintenance Manufacturer’s maintenance ... - Page 17 PPS25 Electronic Memory Gauge Pioneer Petrotech Services Inc. User Manual infopps@pioneerps.com 1-888-PP-GAUGE (774-2843) www.pioneerps.com 5.1.2 O-rings Location (Fig. 14) PPS25 (0.75”) O-ring 014 × 2 PPS25 (1.25”) O-ring 212 × 2 PPS25-XM (1.27”) O-ring 119 ×2 C-ring O-ring 119 Fig.
- Page 18 PPS25 Electronic Memory Gauge Pioneer Petrotech Services Inc. User Manual infopps@pioneerps.com 1-888-PP-GAUGE (774-2843) www.pioneerps.com 5.1.3 O-Rings Choices under different conditions S or CO Pressure Temperature O-ring #1 O-ring #2 Bomb Well ≤ 2 < 25 < 177 Viton 90 Aflas 90...
- Page 19 PPS25 Electronic Memory Gauge Pioneer Petrotech Services Inc. User Manual infopps@pioneerps.com 1-888-PP-GAUGE (774-2843) www.pioneerps.com 5.1.4 Cleaning the front of pressure sensor Under normal circumstances, the pressure sensor does not need special maintenance. But the diaphragm of pressure sensor has attached with some sludge or oil mud after finished a downhole operation, the front of pressure sensor needs to be clean properly.
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Page 20: Manufacturer's Maintenance
Full function test Failed components and parts replace Calibration and verification Failure analysis It is recommended that PPS25 gauges should be recalibrated at least once a year to keep its normal operating condition and performance. Page 19... -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
Could not download job memory of the gauge and then send to files PPS for data retrieving. For more information, please contact PPS for supports. Thank You! Pioneer Petrotech Services Inc. #1, 1431 - 40th Ave. N.E. Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2E 8N6... -
Page 22: Appendix A: Specifications
PPS25 Electronic Memory Gauge Pioneer Petrotech Services Inc. User Manual infopps@pioneerps.com 1-888-PP-GAUGE (774-2843) www.pioneerps.com Appendix A: Specifications PPS25 Silicon-Sapphire Up to 20000psi Sensor Type ±0.03% FS Pressure Range 0.0003% FS Pressure Accuracy <3psi/Year Pressure Resolution 125°C (257°F), 150°C (301°F), 177°C (351°F) Pressure Drift ±0.5°C... -
Page 23: Appendix B: Power Consumption Table
Sampling rate = 31 – 40, battery efficiency is 60% Sampling rate = 41 – 60, battery efficiency is 55% Sampling Rate (s) mAs / sample Total Points Hours Days PPS25-150C, AA 150°C battery pack (1.6Ah) 2,215,300 859,700 1194 626,000 1739 11.7 492,300 2051 14.2... - Page 24 PPS25 Electronic Memory Gauge Pioneer Petrotech Services Inc. User Manual infopps@pioneerps.com 1-888-PP-GAUGE (774-2843) www.pioneerps.com Sampling Rate (s) mAs / sample Total Points Hours Days PPS25-150C, CC 150°C battery pack (13.0Ah) 18,000,000 5000 6,985,000 9701 5,086,900 14130 11.7 4,000,000 16667 14.2...
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Page 25: Appendix C: Accessories
Anti-seize compound (800°C, 20g/0.7oz) Battery tester PPS battery tester 01-AC-0062-A1 USB cable PPS USB download cable 01-AC-0050-A2 Software CD PPS SmartView Software and PPS25 User Manual 01-AC-1164-A Case 1400 Black case (2×PPS25 gauges) 01-AC-1478-A For 1.25” Gauge Battery pack Item... -
Page 26: Appendix D: Battery Packs
PPS 150°C Single AA size battery pack 01-AC-0014-A7 4 pin PPS 165°C Single AA size battery pack 01-AC-0015-A0 4 pin PPS 180°C Single AA size battery pack For more information about PPS battery packs, please contact PPS for details. Page 25...
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