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Sercel-GRC Corp., and with the further understanding that this manual is for informational purposes only and that suggestions and recommendations contained herein shall not be understood or construed as a guarantee or warranty of any method, product or device.
1.0 SPS-1500/SPS-1501 Board Overview 1.1 SPS-1500 Specifications GRC P/N: 90B3125 Certifications: CE Compliance Tested (see Appendix) 3.47”W, 3.68”L, 2.30”H Dimensions: Voltage Input: 12 to 28 VDC, 0.5 Amp Max Polling Interface: RS-485/RS-422 Isolated Modbus PC Interface: Isolated USB COM Port for Modbus/Firmware Update Supported Baud Rates: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, and 19200 bps Display:...
2.0 SPS-1500/SPS-1501 Connections Gauge Fuse Gauge signal fuse, 100mA 5x20mm, GRC P/N 043-0047-00 Gauge Comm. Flashes green for every gauge data bit received Bi-Color LED Flashes orange for every gauge data byte received Gauge Signal Gauge Signal Return/Wellhead Ground Vdc Ground Power/Gauge Vdc Power +12v to 28v DC for the SPS-1500 and +12 to 16V for the Connections...
3.1 Status & Diagnostic Screens There are 8 diagnostic screens that display the status and other useful information about the SPS-1500/SPS-1501. They are fully customizable with Sercel-GRC’s DataWorks application or other Modbus editing software – you may enable or disable screens and also control the scrolling time of the screens.
Tool Communication Settings Displays the tool communication settings, described AAn:ON AVlt:ON below: ABd:ON BdL:3-6 AAn: Auto Analyze ON/OFF AVlt: Auto Volt ON/OFF ABd: Auto Baud ON/OFF BdL: Tool baud low-high limits Signal Levels Displays the minimum (Min), average (Now), and maximum (Max) line current in mA.
4.0 SPS-1500/SPS-1501 DataWorks Software Configuration DataWorks by Sercel-GRC is a PC software package for configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting the SPS-1500/SPS-1501. Install the software using the installation program available from Sercel-GRC’s Customer Service. Once the software is installed connect the SPS-1500/SPS-1501 to the PC using the USB port on the SPS-1500/ SPS-1501.
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Figure 4. DataWorks 1.04 Configuration Menu The connected gauge serial number is displayed on the ‘Real-Time’ tab. Click on ‘Real- Time’ to enter the graphing window shown in Figure 5. The Real-Time graph has the following options: a) Start/Stop Save for Gauge Data. The gauge data can be saved to a computer in the form of ASCII format (*.csv file).
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Figure 5. Real-Time Graphing Gauge data can be saved to the computer in ASCII format (*.csv). Click on ‘Start Save’ and select the folder location for the gauge data file. The saved file is automatically named using the naming convention of ‘Gauge Serial Number Time Stamp’. The gauge data is being written to the file as long as ‘Stop Save’...
g) Update – Click on ‘Update’ to reflect the newly entered upper and lower limits on the graph. h) Reset – This feature resets the previously set upper and lower y-axis limits. Figure 6. Data Manipulation features from saved gauge data file 4.2 Modbus Communication Map Settings The Communication Map configures the Gauge Modbus data output from the SPS- 1500/SPS-1501.
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address. The SPS Holding Register base address value must be 128 registers from the OEM Holding Register base address. The default setting for the gauge data parameter range is 40129-40146. To change the gauge parameter address within this range set the ‘Order’ to the corresponding address.
Parameter in the left column to retain the setting. Once all the values are set, click the ‘Send to Unit’ button to write the configuration to the SPS- 1500/SPS-1501. Contact Sercel-GRC Customer Service for additional information on map configuration.
4.4 SPS Configuration Settings The SPS-1500/SPS-1501 controller board is configured from the factory to automatically detect the optimum signal and voltage settings for gauge communication. Some instances may require adjusting the communication settings due to noisy environments, longer wire lengths or other issues that can cause communication problems.
SPS Control Description Default Power On Voltage Setting Sets initial Line Voltage at startup 40.00 MBWD:Modbus Watchdog Enables 5 Min Modbus packet timer SAFEV:Safe Voltage Measures Signal Levels before gauge power on Auto Volt Sets optimum line voltage Auto Analyze Analyzes for optimum line communication Auto Baud Toggle Auto Baud...
Figure 10. Uploading Firmware in DataWorks 5.0 ESP ‘E’ Series Sensor Configuration Sercel-GRC ESP-2500 and ESP-3500 Models are available in an ‘E’ series. The ‘E’ series will include a Two-Way Configuration feature. This option allows the user to Enable or Disable ESP Sensor parameters and to configure the Downhole Sensor to communicate at a higher speed data rate using the SPS-1500/1501 and DataWorks Software.
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Figure 11. Sensor Information Window To configure any parameter to transmit data at the high-speed data rate, or to enable or disable any available sensor parameter, click on the Sensor Config tab. Unavailable parameters will be shaded in gray and text will be in italics. To enable/disable sensor parameters, click on the desired parameter under ‘Channel Enabled’...
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After clicking on the ‘Send to Unit’ button, the software will give the message: ‘Do you wish to send the Sensor Configuration?’. Click yes to send the configuration to the downhole sensor, shown in Figure 13. The SPS-1500/SPS-1501 will restart and give the following display messages: Power Off Sync Phase 3 Sync Phase 4...
6.0 High Speed Operation High Speed operation can be configured on any available sensor channel. The channel(s) that are set to ‘High Speed’ will update at a higher sample rate than the standard mode. Update Rates for various sensor configurations are shown in Figure 14. High Speed enabled channels will display ‘HS’...
Appendix 1 SPS-1500/SPS-1501 Troubleshooting The SPS-1500/SPS-1501 may experience communication problems due to noisy environments, grounding problems, or installation issues. The LCD on the SPS- 1500/SPS-1501 will display error codes depending on the failure it is detecting. Below is a list of common error codes and possible solutions to assist with troubleshooting the SPS-1500/SPS-1501.
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expected) from motor at wye point. - Check Setting of Low amp (15mA normally for SPS- 1500 and 2-8mA normally for SPS-1501) - Check Setting of High amp (25mA normally for SPS-1500 and 22-26mA normally for SPS-1501) Verify Downhole readings (Phase to Phase, Phase- Ground (Reverse Polarity Megger)) ...
2 SPS-1500/SPS-1501 Modbus Map Default Holding Registers are shown below: UNITS DESCRIPTION COMMENTS RANGE ADDR 40129 0080 Serial Number High Long Integer 0 ↔ Serial Number Tool Serial 4294967295 40130 0081 Serial Number Low Number 0.0s ↔ 40131 0082 Packet Time Stamp High 1234 is Seconds * 10 123.4s 429496729.5s...
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H o l d i n g 4 x R e g i s t e r s TYPE REGISTER HEX ADR DESCRIPTION Applicable Modbus Functions: 3: Read Holding Register 16: Preset Multiple Holding Registers 6: Preset Holding Register 40001 0000 Control Power On Volt Setting...
“Low Amp”, “DC-DC Bad”, and “DC-DC Chk” . These messages indicate the SPS is making adjustments to best set up the gauge for communication, such as compensating for cable length or the data rate. These messages are normal. Power On-Display: GRC SPS-1500 Firmware Revision & Revision Date SPS Baudrate: 9600 Slave ID: 1...
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Note: During normal start-up and synchronization with the sensor you will see “Analyze 1” through “Analyze 16”. You may see messages of “High Amp”, “Low Amp”, “DC-DC Bad”, “DC-DC Chk”, as well as other normal messages that are all part of acquiring the tool.
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Contact Sercel-GRC Customer Service for any SPS-1500/SPS-1501 problem. Sercel-GRC Corp. 13914 E. Admiral Place, Ste. B Tulsa, OK 74116-2107 E-Mail: sales@Sercel-GRC.com support@Sercel-GRC.com Telephone: (1) 918-834-9600 / Fax: (1) 918-838-8846 Doc. No. 006-0202-00 Rev AH...
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