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DataCan 109684 User Manual

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Portable Multi-Gauge Surface Box
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  • Page 1 Portable Multi-Gauge Surface Box DataCan User Manual – V1.1 PN: 109684 www.datacan.ca...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................2 ABOUT THIS GUIDE ................................4 INTRODUCTION ................................. 5 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ..............................6 .............................. 6 RODUCT ESCRIPTION 3.1.1 USB Connection ............................ 9 3.1.2 Display On/Off Button ........................9 3.1.3 Fuse ................................9 3.1.4 Backup Clock Battery ..........................
  • Page 3 ............................44 ISPLAY MODBUS-OUT NETWORK (SCADA) ......................... 46 ......................46 ODBUS OMMUNICATION ETTINGS ....................48 ONNECTING TO THE ODBUS ETWORK ..........................48 ODBUS EGISTER ............................50 ODBUS ORMAT ....................51 ODBUS ODE AND ODBUS EBUGGING SCREEN WARNINGS AND ERRORS .......................... 52 ADVANCED SURFACE BOX SETUP ..........................

  • Page 4: About This Guide

    1 About This Guide This document is intended as a supplement to formal training. DataCan is constantly working to improve its products. We must therefore reserve the right to change designs, materials, specifications and prices without notice. DataCan declines any liability that may arise out of the potential inaccuracies in this guide.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Our metal-to-metal seal and fully welded designs prevent potential leaks. • This manual is supplemented by several other manuals depending on the elements of your system: DataCan Download Software User Manual – for all features of the software and graphing. • Surface Transmitter Manual •...

  • Page 6: Product Overview

    DataCan Download Software. 3.2 Product Specifications NOTE: If your product is not one of the part numbers below, please contact a DataCan representative to ensure this manual applies to your device. Portable Surface Box Description Part No.

  • Page 7: Network Connections

    Multiple surface boxes can be connected to the same SCADA network. The downhole network is used to collect data from DataCan Downhole Permanent Gauges or Surface Readout Gauges. Up to 8 addressable gauges can be connected to the downhole tool network or a single non-addressable gauge.

  • Page 8: Components

    The surface gauge network is a Modbus network, separate from the Modbus-Out network that the surface box can use to poll other Modbus sensors including other DataCan telemetry cards. Each external Multi-Gauge Telemetry Card has its own downhole tool network. Each device connected to the surface gauge network needs its own Modbus address on the network.

  • Page 9: Usb Connection

    1 minute. Refer to Screen Settings to change these settings. 3.4.3 Fuse DataCan has installed a 1.8A 3AG slow blow fuse. If required, replace with identical component. 3.4.4 Backup Clock Battery A coin cell is used as backup power to keep time and ensure samples are accurately timestamped.

  • Page 10: Main Internal Battery

    6 days of continuous operation on a full charge. Battery Charging DataCan provides a 1A battery charger with the SRO box. To charge the batteries, simply connect the provided charger to the 2 pin plug on the box and plug the charger into a standard AC wall outlet.

  • Page 11: Connecting And Configuring Surface Box With Gauges

    4 Connecting and Configuring Surface Box with Gauges Proper installation of DataCan products ensures high-quality performance and long-lasting results. The following section highlights the steps required to configure devices to the Surface Box properly. FOR MULTI-GAUGE SYSTEMS: The addresses of gauges in a multi-gauge system must be configured so that each address is unique.

  • Page 12: Connecting Gauges To The Surface Box

    4.2 Connecting Gauges to the Surface Box Warning: DO NOT have the Surface Box connected to a computer when powering it up or down, it may damage the computer. Only connect the USB cable after the Surface Box has been powered up. 1.
  • Page 13 Note: When power is applied the screen should come on and display: DataCan Modbus logger FW: YYYY Week: WW Initializing….

  • Page 14: Instructions For Connecting And Configuring Addressable Gauges

    – Screen Warnings and Errors for a description of warnings and troubleshooting. 2. Connect Surface Box to DataCan Download Software via a USB cable. Note: The Box draws minimal power from the USB if the main power supply is turned off. If you want to power down the card, you must disconnect the USB cable.
  • Page 15 3. Open DataCan Download Software on your Windows PC. The startup page should appear as shown below. 4. Press the Connect Button. See Section 5.1 – Connecting to the Surface Box for more information about the Information screen and what happens when the Card connects.
  • Page 16 5. If setting the sample rate click Program from the buttons in the top row, otherwise skip to step 9. 6. Beside the Single Rate in Seconds, enter an appropriate sample rate. If the rate is already appropriate there is no need to change anything. 7.
  • Page 17 8. Click Information. 9. Enter Supervisor mode by pressing Ctrl+SHIFT+D at the same time. “-Supervisor Mode” should appear in the top bar. 10. Once in Supervisor Mode, press the Edit button. 11. In the window that pops up, select “Multi Gauge” for addressable gauges, “Single Gauge”...
  • Page 18 12. If needed, repress the Edit button once you have cleared the list of gauges. If needed, reselect “Multi Gauge” in the reopened window. It will display the message “Gauge(s) Not Configured…”. 13. To add gauges to the Surface Box list: A) If connecting only once gauge to this Box, press the Discover button.
  • Page 19 Note: If multiple gauges with the same address are connected, communication errors when adding the gauges may occur. Note: Once a gauge has been added, it does not have to remain connected during the rest of the configuration procedure. 14. Once a Gauge or Gauges have been detected and added, a window will appear displaying the Gauge(s) connected.
  • Page 20 17. If you have connected all devices for the system, and are going to use remote monitoring, generate a Modbus map by clicking Utilities -> Generate Modbus Map (PDF), and choosing a location and file name to save the PDF. If you have devices to connect to the Surface Gauges network, wait until those are added to generate the map.

  • Page 21: Instructions For Connecting And Configuring Non -Addressable Gauges

    Addressable Gauges Note: If you are using Single Gauge to add a device, you must have the calibration file for the serial number of your gauge. The calibration file can be downloaded from the DataCan website datacan.ca/downloads at any time.

  • Page 22: Connecting To The Surface Gauges Network

    Supervisor mode by pressing Ctrl+SHIFT+D at the same time. “-Supervisor Mode” should appear in the top bar. Note: The Internal Telemetry Card always shows up on the Information page in the DataCan Download Software as address 0. 2. Once in Supervisor Mode, on the Information page, press the Add Device button.
  • Page 23 3. In the popup window, enter the “Modbus Address” of the device to be added and then press the Find button. See the device manual if the device address is unknown. Note: Each external device must have its own unique Modbus address. The device must be configured, including setting the Modbus address, before connecting to the Surface Gauges Network.
  • Page 24 6. After the device has been added to the system. It should appear in the devices list on the main page. Page 24 of Copyright 2022...
  • Page 25 19. If you have connected all devices for the system, and are going to use remote monitoring, generate a Modbus map by clicking Utilities -> Generate Modbus Map (PDF), and choosing a location and file name to save the PDF. If you have downhole gauges to connect, wait until those are added to generate the map.

  • Page 26: Basic Software Operation

    5 Basic Software Operation 5.1 Connecting to the Surface Box The first step in using the Surface Box is connecting the box to the DataCan Download Software. 1. Open DataCan Download Software on your Windows PC. The startup page should appear as shown below.
  • Page 27 2. Press the Connect Button. Note: After a successful connection, the page should appear as shown below with the following details: Tool Model of the Telemetry Card Serial Number of the Telemetry Card Company Name (User writeable) Location Info (User writeable) Modbus-Out Network Address and Baud Rate Modbus In Network Baud Rate Date and Time of the card’s clock...
  • Page 28 Note: The Internal Telemetry Card always shows up on the Information page in the DataCan Download Software as address 0 If the Telemetry Card has not been powered up since the removal of the backup battery disable tag, you will be prompted to set the time from your computer; this is normal.

  • Page 29: Diagnostics

    5.2 Diagnostics The diagnostics screen shows the latest reading collected by the Surface Box from all devices the Surface Box is configured to read. This is useful for confirming the connectivity and configuration of the gauges and other devices connected to the Surface Box. NOTE: The gauges must be connected to the box and the gauges and box configured before data will be collected.
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  • Page 31: Programming Sample Rate

    5.3 Programming Sample Rate Programming Sample Rate sets how often the data is collected and stored to memory. For example, if the sample rate is set to 60 seconds, data will be sampled and recorded every 60 seconds. The default rate is 5 seconds. If configuring a multigauge system the sample rate should be set before configuring gauges.
  • Page 32 3. Click on the Program Tool button found at the bottom left of the screen. A pop-up window should appear with a message confirming success. Page 32 of Copyright 2022...

  • Page 33: Changing Units

    5.4 Changing Units The DataCan readout can display units in a wide variety of formats. The units of the readout may be changed at any time. NOTE: Changing units starts a new job. The following instructions outline how to change the readout units: 1.
  • Page 34 2. In the pop-up window, you may select your desired units. 3. Once all changes have been made, press Save Units to Tool. Page 34 of Copyright 2022...

  • Page 35: Downloading And Erasing Jobs

    5.5 Downloading and Erasing Jobs Data records are recorded in the logger as jobs. The Surface Box creates a new job every time it is powered up and can collect data. It also creates a new job anytime the settings are changed. To download jobs after connecting to the software, proceed with the following steps: 1.
  • Page 36 2. Select jobs that need to be downloaded and click on the Download button. You will be prompted to save a binary file for each job selected. Choose a location to save to and click Save. Once it succeeds, you will see a progress bar with the download progress. Page 36 of Copyright 2022...
  • Page 37 3. Once the data has been downloaded, a pop-up window will confirm success and, if you have Auto load job to graph?, you will be automatically directed to the graph page with the downloaded data displayed. Page 37 of Copyright 2022...
  • Page 38 To erase jobs, proceed with the following steps: NOTE: It is recommended to erase jobs while not in supervisor mode, it is likely to be significantly faster. Erasing jobs while in supervisor mode formats the entire memory. 1. On the Download page, click on Erase All Jobs. A confirmation prompt will appear to confirm whether you would like to continue with this action and states the approximate time to erase all jobs to memory depending on the memory filled.
  • Page 39 2. A progress bar will appear with the approximate time remaining. 3. After the erase is completed, a dialogue box will appear confirming success. Page 39 of Copyright 2022...

  • Page 40: Graphing Data

    Alternatively, each file can be opened and viewed individually. Note: Please refer to the DataCan Download Software Guide for a description of all the graphing functionality.
  • Page 41 2. Press the open file icon . Once you select your downloaded job, the graph will automatically appear along with the job details in the table below. Page 41 of Copyright 2022...

  • Page 42: Company Name And Location

    5.7 Company Name and Location Using the DataCan Download Software, you may input the company name and location. The following instructions describe how you can input this information: 1. Open the DataDan Download software and connect to the Surface box, or if already connected click the Information icon.
  • Page 43 4. Once you are finished, press Update Details. Page 43 of Copyright 2022...

  • Page 44: Real-Time Data Display

    5.8 Real-Time Data Display The DataCan Multi-Gauge Telemetry Card can graph data in real-time on a PC and save that graph to the computer. 1. After confirming that all gauges are connected and communicating, and programming the desired sample rate, select Utilities -> Real-Time Logging.
  • Page 45 3. To begin graphing, press Start Sampling. The graph will start once the first complete sample set has been collected, and then update every sample interval, displaying a graph of the collected data in real-time. Note: The axis of the graph may be changed by clicking Change Axis or using your mouse to zoom in by hovering the pointer over the graph and scrolling.

  • Page 46: Modbus-Out Network (Scada)

    Contact your DataCan representative to confirm the device settings of the gateway. Do not change any of the Modbus-Out Settings unless directed to by DataCan or the gateway will no longer function.
  • Page 47 4. Once in Supervisor Mode, you will be able to change the Modbus Out (Salve address) and Modbus Out (Baud Rate). 5. Once all changes are made, press the Update Details button. Page 47 of Copyright 2022...

  • Page 48: Connecting To The Modbus-Out Network

    Modbus registers can be generated. Note: A copy of the Modbus Map should be saved after setup. 1. Open the DataCan Download Software and click Connect. 2. Click Utilities -> Generate Modbus Map (PDF). A file window pop-up will appear.
  • Page 49 Example of Modbus Map for Surface Box with Single Downhole Piezo Gauge Page 49 of Copyright 2022...

  • Page 50: Modbus Data Format

    6.4 Modbus Data Format DataCan provides sensor readings in IEEE floating-point format. The number is stored in the Modbus registers in a swapped float. The register given is the location of the Most Significant Word and the Least Significant Word is stored in the register with the next highest address. From the example Modbus map above, the pressure reading will be in registers 30133 and 30134.

  • Page 51: Modbus Test Mode And Modbus Debugging

    6.5 Modbus Test Mode and Modbus Debugging DataCan has two features to aid in setting up and debugging Modbus polling. These features are only available on Firmware versions Y:2022 W:27 and later. The first register, 30049, is set to a swapped float value of 234.5678. This allows a user to confirm Modbus communication and data formatting with a known value.

  • Page 52: Screen Warnings And Errors

    The DataCan Download Software has requested to restart the Surface Box, and it is in progress. “Logging paused.” The DataCan Download Software has paused logging so that it can complete some user-requested actions. This will clear itself within 10 seconds of the software actions completing.
  • Page 53 “No devices connected or The initial setup of the Surface Box has not been completed. programmed.” Please connect to the DataCan Download Software and set up the system. “Error – Number of The user has programmed more than 100 external devices.

  • Page 54: Advanced Surface Box Setup

    8 Advanced Surface Box Setup 8.1 Output Voltage The Surface box can output either 12 V or 24 V to the tool line. Lower voltage requires less power and puts less stress on the tools, extending their life. A single tool on a line less than 7 000 m (23000 ft) should be run on 12 V.

  • Page 55: Power Cycle Timer

    8.2 Power Cycle Timer Warning: Do not set this timer until after you have finished setting up the sensor and sampling. Trying to change settings when the power is in the off phase, will not work. The telemetry unit can turn off the power to the connected gauges. The user can set a timer to turn the gauge power on for a time and then off for a time.

  • Page 56: Screen Settings

    8.3 Screen Settings The screen on the Surface Box shows a maximum of two readings at a time. The readings also have a label (optional) that can be shown. The green button on the bottom of the Standard Surface Box or the grey button beside the power switch of the Rackmount Unit turns the display screen on and off.

  • Page 57: Surface Box Commissioning Checklist

    9 Gauge Installation Checklist Surface box serial #: _____________________________ Diagnostics screen information: Sample Period __________ (Sec) Pressure Units _____________ Temperature Units _____________ Input Voltage ___________(V) Tool Current: _____________mA Gauge Information: 1: Serial # ____________ Label _____________ Press____________ Temp ____________ Volt____________ 2: Serial # ____________ Label _____________ Press____________ Temp ____________ Volt____________ 3: Serial # ____________ Label _____________ Press____________ Temp ____________ Volt____________ 4: Serial # ____________ Label _____________ Press____________ Temp ____________ Volt____________...

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