Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 3 1. XTR & XRT The Initial Setup involves preparing the 2 boxes that will be used on the surface at the well site. The 2 x Boxes are the Extreme Remote Terminal (XRT) & the Extreme Telemetry Receiver (XTR). The XTR contains hardware for receiving the data from the XEM MWD, processing the data so that it can be decoded.
Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 4 3. Place the XRT and XTR on a work bench. The XRT and XRT cases should preferably be placed at a location where there is less chance of water impact. The XRT and XTR cases should NEVER be opened in the field.
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Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 5 Figure 3 XRT Top 5. The top of the XRT is used for establishing Wireless Internet connectivity. Once the XRT is online it will automatically connect to Extreme’s Virtual Private Network (VPN). The Command Center will be able to view and control the XRT, assisting with trouble shooting and enabling ‘man less’...
Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 6 1.3. XTR DESCRIPTION 6. The XTR has 8 x green LEDs on Top. 4 x LEDS show the status of power supplies in the XRT; The +12V, - 12V and +5V LEDs light up when the XTR has power. •...
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Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 7 o 120VAC – labeled as 120VAC and has a 3-pin connector o 220VAC – labelled as 220VAC and has a 4-pin connector ON/OFF: This is used for both turning the XTR ON and OFF. •...
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Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 8 Figure 6 XTR Right BOP: This is used to connect the XTR to the Rig Blow out preventer with a cable to decode the • Signal from the tool down hole. ANT: This is used to connect the XTR to the Ground Antenna with a cable to decode the signal •...
Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 10 3. SET UP DETAIL 3.1. 22CABL0050 1. The cable 22CABL0050 has to be connected between the XTR and the XRT; this cable has a blue color, whereas other cables are typically black with blue end connectors. This cable is used to communicate data and power from the XTR to the XRT.
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Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 11 2. Connect the 8 x pin male circular connector on the 22CABL0050 cable with the 8 x pin circular female LAPTOP connector on the XTR. The cable has slots that have to be aligned to corresponding grooves on the connector. Once aligned the cable is placed on the connector and turned clockwise to secure the connection.
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Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 12 3. Connect the 8 x pin circular female connector on the 22CABL0050 cable with the 8 x pin male circular USB & POWER connector on the XRT. The cable has slots that have to be aligned with corresponding grooves on the connector. Once aligned the cable is placed on the connector and turned clockwise to secure the connection.
Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 14 3.2. 22CABL0037 The XTR has to be connected to a 120V AC power supply; this will be with the 22CABL0037. 4. Connect the 3 x pin female circular connector on the 22CABL0037 with the 3 x pin male circular 120VAC connector on the XTR.
Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 15 The XRT(USB +Power port) and the XTR(LAPTOP port) are now connected with 22CABL0050.The XTR (120VAC port) is now connected to the the power supply with 22CABL0037. Figure 16 XTR /XRT Connected to the power Supply 3.3.
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Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 16 Figure 17 XTR Power ON/OFF When the XRT is powered on, 3 x Green LEDs will light up indicating the XTR is now ON. The +12V, -12V and +5V power will be ON. The TOOL LED will not be ON indicating the probe you are attached to, is being powered by the XTR and not battery power.
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Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 17 7. Press the “Main Power” button on the XRT. Figure 19 Main power on the XRT 8. Press the LAPTOP power button for 1-2 seconds. Figure 20 Initiate Lap Top Power Private.
Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 20 3.4. 22CABL0049 11. Connect the 4 x pin male circular connector on the Cable 22CABL0049 with the 4 x pin female circular connector on the XRT (USB Port). This cable is connected in the same way as the 22CABL0050 and the 22CABL0037.
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Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 21 NOTE: The sequence in which the 22CABL0049 and USB devices (Keyboard, Hub, and Mouse) are connected to the XRT is important. Not following the correct sequence will result in damage to the XRT and the USB devices.
Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 22 3.5. 39HUBS0004 12. Connect the other end of the cable 22CABL0049 to the USB hub (39HUBS0004). This allows additional devices such as keyboards, mouse and flash drive for installing the software. Figure 27 22CABL0049 and 39HUBS004 connectors Figure 28 39HUBS004 connected to the XRT 13.
Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 24 4. AZONIX This section is important if you have an Azonix instead of the XRT. 4.1. INTRODUCTION An upgrade to the XRT is now available and may is being used on some jobs. This is also commonly known as the “Azonix terminal”...
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Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 26 3. The back side of the side of the terminal has: An Antenna Port (Type N) to connect to an Antenna for wireless connectivity. • 8 x Screws sockets (Size #10-32x.31DP) to mount the terminal with a bracket. •...
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Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 27 4. On the bottom of the Azonix there are a number of connectors: A. Power Port provides 120/220V AC power. B. Local area Network Port provides Ethernet network connection. C. USB-1 Communication Port: Connected to the XTR to get MWD signal information. D.
Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 28 4.4. JOB SETUP 5. Identify the right place for the Azonix terminal. Ensure: Sufficient space is available to provide air circulation necessary for cooling. • There is low humidity. • Ambient air temperature will not exceed 50 DegC/122 DegF.
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Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 29 If a bracket is not included the Azonix can be mounted onto a bracket at the well site. procedure below demonstrates attach Azonix VESA100mm/VESA75mm stand. If you do not have a stand, or an option to mount the Azonix at the well site, the terminal may be placed on wooden blocks in a secure place with less vibration.
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Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 30 Figure 38 Hex Allen Key 1/8 & size 10 -32 screws Place the Azonix terminal on a flat surface with the display facing down. Place the rectangular bracket such the screw sockets on the Azonix terminal align with holes in the bracket.
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Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 32 11. Screw the antenna on to the antenna port on the Azonix terminal till it is secure. You will need to turn the connector clockwise. Figure 42 antenna screwed on the antenna Port 12.
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Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 33 Figure 44 Power Connector 14. Connect the 3 x pin circular female connector with the 3 x pin male circular power connector on the Azonix. This is made up in the same way as the connectors on the XRT. Figure 45 Power cable connected to the Azonix 15.
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Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 34 16. Identify the 22CABL0104 cable with a USB connector on 1 x end and a male connector on the other end. This is used to connect the USB port on the Azonix to the XTR. 17.
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Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 35 18. Connect the other end (8x pin male circular connector) of the 22CABL0104 with the 8 x pin circular Female LAPTOP connector on the XTR. Figure 47 22CABL0104 connected to the LAPTOP port on the XTR Note the updated version of the 22CABL0104 has “RED color connectors”...
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Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 36 21. Click the Green Power ON Button. The Green Power “LED” and the HDD “Yellow” LED will light up and the “Start Up” sequence will initiate. Figure 48 Azonix Start Up Sequence Figure 49 Azonix Start Up in progress When the Start UP sequence is completed the Same Desktop will appear as the XRT.
Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 37 Proceed to SECTION to connect the Azonix terminal to the Network. The Instructions for the XRT are also applicable to Azonix. 4.5. SOFTWARE IMAGE The Azonix Image is normally loaded in the Shop as per procedure. The Image is contained in a Flash drive 92IMAGE002.
Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 38 5. REMOTE CONNECTIVITY KIT 5.1. INTRODUCTION The purpose of the Remote connectivity kit is to provide a wireless interface network from an Ethernet connection Indoor. The remote connectivity kit is normally transported to the Rig in an orange pelican case. The pelican case contains two documents 07-OPDC-0020-00-A1-satellite-connectivity-procedure •...
Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 41 2. Layout the kit items on a flat surface: 2 x routers are included in the kit however only 1 x router is used. Figure 53 Azonix Kit Contents displayed 5.3.
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Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 42 Figure 54 Linksys Router with Ethernet and DC Power Supply Connected 7. Find 2 x magnetic base and cables with the 2.4 GHZ antenna. Figure 55 Magnetic base and cables with Antenna 8.
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Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 43 Figure 56 Antenna connected to Router 10. Ensure the 2x Antennas are standing straight up and ideally on top (outside) of the structure containing the router (i.e. the Company Man shack). Figure 57 2 x Antenna standing straight outside the structure with the router 11.
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Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 44 Figure 58 2 x Antenna Connected to the XRT 12. The 2 x Antennas connected to the XRT and the 2 Antennas connected to the Linksys Host router should preferably have a line of sight to one another. It is recommended to remove obstacles between then 4 x Antennas.
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Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 45 Figure 59 Communication between the Antennas connected to the XRT and Antennas connected to the Router 13. Once the remote connectivity kit setup is complete. 14. The XRT will automatically connect to the Extreme Net. A message will pop up and the Network logo will also appear on the desktop.
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Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 47 Figure 61 Error dialing to Air service provider At the end of this section you should have the following: The XRT or Azonix is connected to the XTR. The XRT or Azonix is connected to the Network through the remote Connectivity Kit. Private.
Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 48 6. WITS COMMUNICATION SETUP Data is transferred from the XRT to PASON, DIGIDRILL, RX5 Pathfinder, and Maxwell SLB D&M through WITS. There is a unique WITS ID for each type of Data. 6.1.
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Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 49 Only the data points that are included in the configuration file in the Tool will be transmitted. You will have to ensure that the 3 party uses the same codes for the data that is being transferred. The WITs data is transmitted from the XRT at Baud Rate of 9600 however the update is limited by how fast the data is received from the Tool down hole.
Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 50 6.2. WITS HARDWARE SETUP This section provides information on how to setup the hardware for WITS. 1. Find the 22CABL0054. This has a DB-9 Female Connector on 1 end and a male connector on the other end.
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Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 51 Figure 65 22CABL0054 connected to WITS (XTR) The WITS connector is connected slightly different from other connectors. The slot on the WITS Connector is aligned to the groove on the cable connector and the connector is pushed all the way. The connector is turned clockwise all the way to connect.
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Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 52 4. If the 3rd party computer is located close to the XTR and accepts data through the RS232 serial interface (As is the case with the Pathfinder RX5 Surface system placed next to the XTR).
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Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 53 7. the 3 party computer is located at a distance and needs data with to be transferred with RS422 interface you will need to connect the Null Modem in the previous step to a COMM22 (92 WITS0001 Box) and a 92WITS0001 cable from the COM22 Box to the 3 party computer system.
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Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 54 9. Connect 22CABL0054 DB-9 Female connector to the DB-9 male connector on the Null Modem. 10. Connect the 92WITS0002 box to the other DB-9Male connector on the Null Modem. FEMALE DB-9 92 WITS 002 Figure 71 22CABL0054-NULL MODEM 92WITS0002 11.
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Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 55 Figure 73 92WITS0001 cable connected to 92WITS0002 Box 14. The other End of the 92WITS0001 cable can be connected to the EDR or Other 3 party system. 15. Once the connection is complete you should be able to transfer data through WITS. Private.
Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 56 6.3. WITS SOFTWARE SETUP 16. Confirm the XRT is on the Network. The Message “Extreme’s Command center is Available to Help” should appear on the right Corner of the Desk top. 17.
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Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 57 18. If the X-Server and the X-WITS application do not appear, they can be turned ON from the Start Menu. They are are located in START>Extreme Engineering> Common. Figure 75 X WITS Client and X-Server Client application Private.
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Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 58 19. START the X-Server Application from either the START Menu or from the Desktop On the Window confirm the incoming data at the bottom of the stream. The Information in the Red Box in the figure below indicates incoming and outgoing data transfer: Incoming Bytes 166917 KB •...
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Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 59 20. START the X-WITS Client Application from either the START Menu or from the Desktop. If the hardware is correctly setup you should see: A “green” for the WITS communication. •...
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Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 60 21. The WITS Data on the XEM Receiver Capture Tab will show the WITS data updating from the EDR has the information. This shows that the XEM Receiver is getting data from WITS. Figure 78 WITs DATA XEM capture screen The WITS utility has now been configured, if there are no issues you can proceed to section 7 to complete the External rig up.
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Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 62 Ensure that COM1 is enabled and physically corresponds to the COM Port selected. 23. You may need to Ping WITS data to test that you can send and receive data from the PASON EDR/ 3 party systems.
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Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 63 Figure 82 Adding data packet 25. Type the WITS ID from Table-1 and value for the parameter you want to Ping. As an example If we wanted to Ping the Azimuth The WITS ID for Azimuth is 715 Type the WITS ID = 715 Type the value of =-999.25...
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Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 65 Figure 86 Changing the Interval to 1 second 30. Click “OK” 31. Return to the XWITS Client You now need to check if this value is being received by the EDR. Private.
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Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 66 32. You will have to go to the EDR computer and observe the Screen. In the case below the Azimuth = -999.25 is being received by the EDR. Figure 87 Azimuth Value received by EDR This confirms that the EDR is receiving the values.
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Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 67 33. On the X WITS Client Click on “Show Transmit Data” Figure 88 XWITS Client 34. On the Incoming and Outgoing Data window The X-Server-->WITS window shows -999.25 for (715) Azimuth sent to the WITS Computer. The WITS-->...
Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 68 7. GROUND ANTENNA AND BOP 7.1. ITEMS USED The following Items are required for rigging up the Antenna and BOP Stakes and cables. Qty * Description Label Part Number Needed Ground Antenna 02JIGS0008 22CABL0058...
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Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 69 7.2. 02JIGS008 THE GROUND STAKE Typically 1 x Ground Stake also referred to as Antenna is used on most jobs, in some cases additional stakes may be used and the ANT cable switched between the stakes to locate a stronger signal.
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Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 70 1. On the Rig, You need to use the Hammer to drive the Grounding Stake 3ft into the 02JIGS0008 Ground. This location for the stake should be as far away as possible from the BOP and preferably in a moist /wet place.
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Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 71 3. Attach the clamp cable 22CABL0058 to the clamp 02X-EM0088.The Eye on one end of the cable can be attached with a bolt on the clamp. Tighten the Bolt all the way and secure the cable on to the clamp with the Ring on the clamp.
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Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 72 4. Attach the clamp on to the stake and spool up extra length of the cable round the hammer. 5. Ensure the camp contacts are clean and not rusted. Figure 96 Ground stake 02JIGS008 driven 3 feet into the Ground Cable 22CABL0058 and Clamp 02X-EM0088 “on to the Ground Stake Private.
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Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 73 6. Find the Cable 22CABL0033. (This is a 100m Long cable and has 2 pin Male Connector on 1 side and a 2 Pin Female Connector on the other side). Figure 97 100m Extension cable 22CABL0033 7.
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Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 74 Figure 98 Extension cable 22CABL0033 and Clamp Cable 22CABL0058 Figure 99 Extension cable 22CABL0033 and Clamp Cable 22CABL0058 8. Rout the extension cable 22CABL0033 to the unit where the XTR is located. Lay the cable away from sources of electrical interference and from the path of ongoing moving objects where it could get damaged.
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Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 75 9. Connect the 2xpin male connector on the 22CABL0033 or 22CABL0056 to the female 2 x Pin ANT connector on the XTR. Figure 100 22CABL0056 or 22CABL0033attached to ANT port on the XTR 7.3.
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Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 76 11. Secure the BOP clamp cable on to the adjustable pliers by tightening the bolt and closing the Ring. 12. Attach the plier on to the BOP firmly so that rig vibration does not result in a loss of the connection.
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Extreme Engineering Operations Manual | Surface Equipment Page | 77 This completes the Rig up of the Antenna and BOP cables. Figure 103 22CABL0056 Cable connected to the BOP Port on the XTR. 15. The Antenna /BOP cables should be coiled up, routed away from path of people and machinery and run where there is a lesser possibility of EM Interference.