rts series down-hole pressure gauge user manual

704 –3607B, 49 Street, NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T3A 2H3 Tel: 1-403 890 5196

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RTS-Series Down-Hole Pressure Gauge UserManual

RubyTek System Corporation,704 –3607B, 49 Street, NW, Calgary

Alberta, Canada T3A 2H3

Tel: +1- (403)890 5196

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Thank you for your purchase of the RTS series down-hole gauge!! Your new gauge was

manufactured under stringent quality control procedures to ensure trouble free operation. As with all

RubyTek System's products, we would appreciate any comments, suggestions or criticisms that you

may have or develop regarding your evaluation of this equipment.

If you should encounter difficulties with the use or operation of your new gauge, please feel free

to contact with our local partners or distributors, or contact us directly by the following address:

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reliable. No responsibility, however, is assumed for inaccuracies. Furthermore, such information

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RTS Series Down-Hole Pressure Gauge User Manual v1.10

Copyright 2007 RubyTek System Corporation - 1 Revision Date: June 18, 2007

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Table of Contents1. Overview .................................................................................................................................. 2

1.1 Main Features....................................................................................................................... 2

1.2 Applications .......................................................................................................................... 3

2. Classification and Specifications ............................................................................................ 4

2.1 RTS3000 series Silicon-Sapphire MRO pressure gauge features........................................ 4

2.2 RTS3000 Series Silicon-Sapphire MRO pressure gauge specifications ............................... 5

2.3 RTS3000 Silicon-Sapphire MRO pressure gauge ordering information .............................. 6

2.4 RTS5000 series Silicon-Sapphire permanent (SRO) gauge features .................................... 8

2.5 RTS5000 series Silicon-Sapphire SRO pressure gauge specifications ................................. 9

2.6 RTS5000 series Silicon-Sapphire SRO gauge ordering information .................................. 10

2.7 RTS7000 series Quartz MRO pressure gauge features....................................................... 11

2.8 RTS7000 series Quartz MRO pressure gauge specifications.............................................. 12

2.9 RTS7000 Series Quartz MRO pressure gauge Ordering information ................................ 13

2.10 RTS9000 series Quartz SRO pressure gauge features........................................................ 14

2.11 RTS9000 series Quartz SRO pressure gauge specifications............................................... 15

2.12 RTS9000 series Quartz SRO gauge ordering information.................................................. 16

3. Installation and Operating Instructions.............................................................................. 17

3.1 Install the O-rings............................................................................................................... 17

3.2 Connection between the computer and gauge .................................................................... 17

3.3 Configuration of pressure gauge ........................................................................................ 193.3.1 Meaure the voltage of battery pack ....................................................................... 20

3.3.2 Configuration of the job schedule. ........................................................................ 20

3.3.3 Setting system time and log start time. ........................................................................ 21

3.4 Remove the download adapter. .................................................................................................. 22

3.5 Install the battery housing .......................................................................................................... 22

3.6The gauge is now ready to be run into a well.......................................................................... 22

3.7 Data retrieval .......................................................................................................................... 22

3.8 Plot and analyze the data .......................................................................................................... 24

3.9 Servicing of the gauge ............................................................................................................... 27

4. Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................... 29




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1. Overview

RubyTek System Corp. is one of the leading and professional developers that focuson down-hole data acquisition, collection and communications, record and monitoring foroil & gas applications. We offer down-hole gauges that pressure ranges from 3000psi to20000psi and the temperature ranges from 125℃ to 200℃, with extreme high job uploadspeed that is less than 4 minutes per million counts (million data points). Ourcommitment is to provide the excellent instrument and services for the oil & gasindustrials in extreme harsh environment.

This manual gives a brief guideline on how to select, use and maintain a RubyTek’sRTS series down-hole gauge.

1.1 Main Features

• Very high data transfer speed for job upload(1~12Mbps)

• Long battery life and Large memory capacity

• Online battery test.

• Single cell AA size or C size battery operation

• Pressure trigger

• Sour service operation

• Data separation for multiple jobs

• Cable connection & Surface readout for real-time applications

• Software for on-site configuration and data analysis support withWin2000/XP/Vista




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1.2Applications

u Drill stem tests

u Production tests

u Production optimization

u Pressure gradients

u Interference tests

u Frac monitoring

u Pressure monitoring while drilling

u Injection pressure monitoring

u Coil tubing operation

u Monitoring of observation wells

u Pump systems monitoring

u Well testing

u Reservoir management

u Perforation monitoring

u Post stimulation evaluation

u Water injection monitoring

u Monitor well performance

u Permanent sensors(Monitoring)

u Completion diagnostics




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2. Classification and Specifications

The product lines can be classified as RTS3000 series Silicon-Sapphire memorygauge (MRO, memory read out), RTS5000 series Silicon-Sapphire permanentgauge(SRO, surface read out), RTS7000 series quartz memory gauge and RTS9000series permanent quartz. Besides a customized serie called RTS10000 can be available tomeet the user’s special requirements(e.g., very high temperature of 200℃ or above, veryhigh pressure range up to 30000psi, or fast sampling rate of 5~10 mS). Each class isfurther classified according to their operating environment (pressure and temperatureranges), sample memory capacity(data points), housing material and size, as well as datacommunication interface (USB or RS232).

2.1 RTS3000 series Silicon-Sapphire MRO pressure gauge features

The RTS3000 series Silicon-Sapphire down-hole pressure gauge is designed withbattery power. The maximum temperature is up to 200℃, the maximum pressure is up20000PSI. The advantages to compare with traditional products are:

1) Very high data transfer speed for job upload (1~12Mbps)

2) Online battery monitoring and no battery test tool requirement.

3) User GUI tool for data plot and data comparison/analysis

4) Extra download box or USB/RS232 converter is optional(not mandatory) for mostof the products. Download box or USB/RS232 converter is available only forbackward compatible with RS232 COM port.

5) Flexible real-time configurations like system clock & job schedule settings(sampling interval, job start/end time), and re-configuration can be done after thegauge power on.

6) Auto-Log-File function for configuration or operation tracking, no paper works towrite down start and stop date on-site




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2.2 RTS3000 Series Silicon-Sapphire MRO pressure gauge specifications

Sensor Type Silicon-SapphireRange: Up to 20000 PSIAccuracy 0.03%(FS)Resolution 0.0003%Over capacity 110%(FS)

Pressure

Drift 3psi/year125℃150℃177℃

Maximum OperatingTemperature

200℃Accuracy 0.5℃Resolution 0.01℃

Temperature

Over capacity 105%(FS)0.5 million1 million2 million

Sample quantities(Data Points)

4 million

Data

Data format Time/Pressure/Temp/DateSample rate 1 second to 6 hours (user configuration)Working mode MRO (Memory read out)Power Single AA or C lithium battery packBattery Battery voltage monitoring feature

Interface USB, RS232CommunicationsBaud rate (upload job) 12Mbps, 1Mbps

User Interface Friendly user GUI software for gauge configuration, jobupload and data view/plot/analysis, run on PC withWindow2000/XP/Vista.Outside diameter 0.75"（19mm）,1"（25.4mm）,1.25"

（31.2mm）Size

Length 12.2"-12.8"(310mm-325mm)

Environment H2SHousing material Inconel718-NACE, SS17-4 PH




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2.3 RTS3000 Silicon-Sapphire MRO pressure gauge ordering information

RTS30xxPxxMxxYxxZ

RTS: Pressure gauge product/OEM from Rubytek System Corp. Canada30XX：Silicon-Sapphire series pressure gauge and temperature

3012： 3000 series @125℃3015： 3000 series @150℃3017： 3000 series @177℃3020： 3000 series @200℃

PXX：Maximum pressrue rangeP06: 6000PSIP10: 10000PSIP15: 15000PSIP20: 20000PSI

MXX: Sample quantitiesM05: 0.5 million samplesM10: 1.0 million samplesM20: 2.0 million samplesM40: 4.0 million samples

Y: Housing materialN: Inconel 718-NACES: SS17-4PH

XX: Outside diameter07: 0.75"10: 1.0"12: 1.25"

Z: Interface, or Transducer TypeA: UARTU: USBH，C: Hastelloy、C276P，L: SS17-4PH、SS316L

EXAMPLES:RTS3012P06M05N07A (125℃, 6000psi, 0.5 million samples/ 0.75" Inconel718/ UART)

RTS3017P10M10N12U (177℃, 10000psi, 1 million samples/ 1.25" Inconel718/ USB)




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2.4 RTS5000 series Silicon-Sapphire permanent (SRO) gauge features

The RTS5000 series down-hole pressure gauge is designed with cable power (+12VDC) and target for real time data collecting or monitoring. The gauge can monitor andtransmit the pressure and temperature data up to surface in real time. Bothcommunication and power is one conductor. It is capable of connecting four gauges inone conductor. The advantages are:

1) Real-time data acquisition and monitoring;

2) No battery life limit and no memory capacity limit, one-time installation andsuitable for permanent applications;

3) Bi-directional communications in single conductor, the control and re-configuration can be done on-site after the gauge installed;

4) Multiple gauges (up to 4 devices) can be connected and shared in one conductorwith a bit-rate 800bps, flexible connection for network applications;

5) The communication distance (well depth) can reach up to 4.5 miles or 7.2 km.




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2.5 RTS5000 series Silicon-Sapphire SRO pressure gauge specifications

Sensor Type Silicon-SapphireRange: Up to 20000 PSIAccuracy 0.03%(FS)Resolution 0.0003%Over capacity 110%(FS)

Pressure

Drift 3psi/year125℃150℃177℃

Maximum operatingtemperature


Temperature

Over capacity 105%(FS)Data format Time/pressure/temperature/DateSample rate 1 seconds to 6 hours (user configuration)Working mode SRO (surface read out)Power 12V DC

Interface on surface USB, RS232, RadioCommunicationsBaud rate (real-time) 800bps

User Interface Friendly user GUI software for gauge configuration, jobupload and data view/plot/analysis, run on PC withWindow2000/XP/Vista.Outside diameter 1"（25.4mm）,1.25"（31.2mm）SizeLength 5.9"(150mm)





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2.6 RTS5000 series Silicon-Sapphire SRO gauge ordering information

RTS50xxPxxMxxYxxZ

RTS: Pressure gauge product/OEM from Rubytek System Corp(Canada).50XX：Silicon-Sapphire SRO gauge and temperature


PXX：Maximum pressure rangeP06: 6000psiP10: 10000 psiP15: 15000 psiP20: 20000 psi

MXX: Sample quantities on surface deviceM05: 0.5 million samplesM10: 1.0 million samplesM20: 2.0 million samplesM40: 4.0 million samples

Y: Housing meterialN: Inconel 718-NACES: SS17-4PH


Z: Interface for surface device, or Transducer TypeA: UARTU: USBR: RadioH，C: Hastelloy、C276P，L: SS17-4PH、SS316L

Example:RTS5017P10M10N10A (177℃, 10Kpsi, 1.0 million samples/1.0"Inconel718/ UART)




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2.7 RTS7000 series Quartz MRO pressure gauge features

The RTS7000 series Quartz down-hole pressure gauge is designed with batterypower. The maximum temperature is up to 200℃, the maximum pressure is up 20000PSI.The advantages to compare with traditional products are:

1) Faster sample rate (Min 0.1S) and higher data transfer speed for job upload (Max12Mbps).

2) Online battery monitoring and no battery test tool requirement.

3) User GUI tool for data plot and data comparison/analysis

4) Extra download box or USB/RS232 converter is optional(not mandatory) formost of the products. Download box or USB/RS232 converter is available onlyfor backward compatible with RS232 COM port.

5) Flexible real-time configurations like system clock & job schedule settings(sampling interval, job start/end time), and re-configuration can be done after thegauge power on.

6) Auto-Log-File function for configuration or operation tracking, no paper worksto write down start and stop date on-site




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2.8 RTS7000 series Quartz MRO pressure gauge specifications

Sensor Type QuartzRange: Up to 20000 psiAccuracy 0.02%(FS), typical 0.015%FSResolution 0.00006%PressureDrift 0.02% psi/year. FS

125℃150℃177℃

Maximum OperatingTemperature


Temperature

Over capacity 105%(FS)0.5 million1 million2 million

Sample quantities(Data Points)

4 million

Data

Data format Time/Pressure/Temp/DateSample rate 0.1 second to 6 hours (user configuration)Working mode MRO (Memory read out)Power +9V standard AA or C size lithium battery packBattery Battery voltage monitoring feature

Interface USB, RS232CommunicationsBaud rate (upload job) 12Mbps, 1Mbps

User Interface Friendly user GUI software for gauge configuration, jobupload and data view/plot/analysis, run on PC withWindow2000/XP/Vista.Outside diameter 1"（25.4mm）,1.25"（31.2mm）SizeLength 12.2"-12.8"(310mm-325mm)





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2.9 RTS7000 Series Quartz MRO pressure gauge Ordering information

RTS70xxPxxMxxYxxZ

RTS: Pressure gauge product/OEM from Rubytek System Corp(Canada).70XX：Quartz series pressure gauge and temperature


PXX：Maximum pressrue rangeP06: 6000 psiP10: 10000 psiP15: 15000 psiP20: 20000 psi

MXX: Sample quantitiesM05: 0.5 million samplesM10: 1.0 million samplesM20: 2.0 million samplesM40: 4.0 million samples

Y: Housing materialN: Inconel 718-NACES: SS17-4PH


Z: Interface for surface device, or Transducer TypeA: UARTU: USBH，C: Hastelloy、C276P，L: SS17-4PH、SS316L

EXAMPLES:RTS7012P06M05N10A (125℃, 6000psi, 0.5 million samples/1.0" Inconel718/ UART)

RTS7017P10M10N12U (177℃, 10000psi, 1 million samples/ 1.25" Inconel718/ USB)




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2.10 RTS9000 series Quartz SRO pressure gauge features

The RTS9000 series down-hole quartz pressure gauge is designed with cable power(+12V DC) and target for real time data collecting or monitoring. The gauge can monitorand transmit the pressure and temperature data up to surface in real time. Bothcommunication and power is one conductor. It is capable of connecting four gauges inone conductor. The advantages are:

1) Real-time data acquisition and monitoring;

2) No battery life limit and no memory capacity limit, one-time installation andsuitable for permanent applications;

3) Bi-directional communications in single conductor, the control and re-configuration can be done on-site after the gauge installed;

4) Multiple gauges (up to 4 devices) can be connected and shared in one conductorwith a bit-rate 800bps, flexible connection for network applications;

5) The communication distance (well depth) can reach up to 4.5 miles or 7.2 km.




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2.11 RTS9000 series Quartz SRO pressure gauge specifications

Sensor Type QuartzRange: Up to 20000 PSIAccuracy 0.02%(FS)Resolution 0.00006%Over capacity 110%(FS)

Pressure

Drift 0.02%psi/year, FS125℃150℃177℃

Maximum operatingtemperature


Temperature

Over capacity 105%(FS)Data format Time/pressure/temperature/DateSample rate 0.1 seconds to 6 hours (user configuration)Working mode SRO (surface read out)Power 12V DC

Interface on surface USB, RS232, RadioCommunicationsBaud rate (real-time) 800bps

User Interface Friendly user GUI software for gauge configuration, jobupload and data view/plot/analysis, run on PC withWindow2000/XP/Vista.Outside diameter 1.0"（25.4mm）,1.25"（31.2mm）SizeLength 5.9"(150mm)





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2.12 RTS9000 series Quartz SRO gauge ordering information

RTS90xxPxxMxxYxxZ

RTS: Pressure gauge product/OEM from Rubytek System Corp(Canada).90XX：Quartz SRO gauge and temperature


PXX：Maximum pressure rangeP06: 6000 psiP10: 10000 psiP15: 15000 psiP20: 20000 psi

MXX: Sample quantities on surface deviceM05: 0.5 million samplesM10: 1.0 million samplesM20: 2.0 million samplesM40: 4.0 million samples

Y: Housing meterialN: Inconel 718-NACES: SS17-4PH

XX: Outside diameter10: 1.0"12: 1.25"

Z: Interface for surface device, or Transducer TypeA: UARTU: USBR: RadioH，C: Hastelloy、C276P，L: SS17-4PH、SS316L

Example:RTS9017P10M10N10A (177℃, 10Kpsi, 1.0 million samples/1.0"Inconel718/ UART)




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3. Installation and Operating Instructions

3.1 Install the O-rings

Make sure the O-rings and threads on the gauge are properly lubricated beforeinstallation. Check the O-rigns after installtion and replace it with a new one if you findan O-ring scratched or damaged

Figure 1: The O-ring installation

3.2 Connection between the computer and gauge

RubyTek has two ways to connect the computer and gauge, the user can choose eitherway.

1) Connection the download adapter to battery pack, then connnect to the gauge:Line up the red dot on the lithium battery pack with the red dot on the download adapterand insert carefully. If this does not happen gently, double check to make sure the reddots are line up. See figure 2.

Figure 2: Connects download adapter to the battery pack

Threads

O-rings




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Then connect the another end of download adapter to the computer’s USB port.Line up the red dot on the lithium battery pack with the red dot on the gauge andinsert carefully. If this does not happen gently, double check to make sure the red dotsare line up. The gauge starts to work immediately after the battery pack is connected.See figure 3

Figure 3: Connects battery pack to the gauge

2) Connection battery pack directly to the gauge, then connect the downloadadapter: Line up the red dot on the lithium battery with the red dot on the gauge andinsert carefully. If this does not happen gently, double check to make sure the red dots areline up. The gauge starts to work immediately after the battery pack is connected. Seefigure 4.

Figure 4: Connect the battery pack to gauge

Line up the red dot on the download adapter with the red dot on the lithiumbattery and insert carefully. If this does not happen gently, double check to make sure

Battery Pack Electronics HousingO-rings

Download adapter




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the red dots are line up. Connect another end of the download adapter to the PCcomputer’s USB port. See figure 5

Figure 5: The download adaptor

Note: If the battery pack is connected first, the gauge allows the user to complete theconnection between the computer and gauge in 10 minutes. If the gauge has beenpowered with the battery connection for at least 10 minutes, but the USB cable has neverbeen connected to a PC computer, the gague would start to log data with default settingsand ignore all configure commands from the PC. If default settings is not sufficient, theuser must unplug the battery pack and repeat the above the procedure to configure theguage.

3.3 Configuration of pressure gauge

Starts the RTS User Logger software. The user software pop up the Device Info page if itfinds the gauge. Otherwise, it will goto the Plot page for data view and plot.

Download adapter




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Figure 6: battery page

3.3.1 Meaure the voltage of battery pack

Switch to the battery page (See figure 6), battery pack information such as the serialnumber can be filled into Battery Specification box and download into the gauge byclicking the Set button. The current battery voltage can also be measured by click theRead buttor on the left of Battery Voltage box.

This page allows user to estimate the battery capacity under the schedule, and givestypical power consumption values for battery selection reference.

Note: Any standard 150 —185 single AA lithium pack should have a voltagefrom 3.6-3.9V (refer to manufacturer data sheet). A lithium battery with a voltage under2.4V should not be used. If a new battery shows a voltage less than expected, it may havea passivity layer problem. It is unknown what type of environmental changes the gaugeexperienced while it is down the well. Extreme temperature changes will definitelyshorten the life span of the battery. Therefore it is suggested that a new battery be usedeach time the gauge is run into the well.

3.3.2 Configuration of the job schedule.User can set sample interval and job hours for this interval, the maximum number

for interval settings is 32. The software automatically estimate the total hours/days and




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the total log data points of current schedule setting. The schedule will be stored intogauge by clicking the Download button (See figure 7). The gauge will works accordingto the last schedule interval until it has no memory space for the samples

Figure 7: The job schedule page

3.3.3 Setting system time and log start time.

1) Set system time.The currently computer’s system time can be obtained and shown by the View Time

button. The computer’s system time will be downloaded into the gauge by clicking SetTime button in System Time Setting dialog, and the current clock/timer status of thegauge can be obtained and checked by the Get Time button.

2) Set log start timeThe user can set the time when the gauge will start to log data by:1) Setting the exact date(year/month/day) and time(hour/minute/second) in Log

Start Time Setting diaglog and clicks the Set Log Start Time button.2) Set log delay time in munutes. If you don’t need exactaly log start time, you can

configure only the system time. The gauge will start to log after a default value ( 10minutes ) delay after the system time set. Of course, you can change this default valueand then click Set Log Delay button to set the new delay(Max delay value is 5 hours).




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3.4 Remove the download adapter.

One hand holds the battery and another hand pull out the download adapter carefullyfrom the battery pack. Check the connection reliability between the battery pack and thegauge to make sure it is perfect. The battery pack should be unpluged and the proceduresfrom 3.2 to 3.3.4 will be repeated if you find some connection problems.

3.5 Install the battery housing

Slide the battery housing over the battery and tighten it onto the electronics housing.If this process is not easily done, stop. Remove the housing and the battery. Try slidingthe battery into the housing by hand to see if there is any obstruction. If there is aproblem, check to see if the inside of the housing is clear and check the outside of thebattery for foreign material or swelling. The battery will twist off inside of the electronichousing socket if it does not fit freely in the battery housing. See figure 8

Figure 8: The battery housing installation

Tighten the battery housing on to the electronic housing using 11/16” or17mm wrenches on the wrench flats. These gauges are O-ring sealed (not metalto metal sealed) and therefore should only be slightly more than hand-tight.

* Do not over-tighten and do not use pipe wrenches on these gauges asyou could damage the housing.

3.6The gauge is now ready to be run into a well.

3.7 Data retrieval

1. The gauge should be allowed the cool sufficiently before working with it. Loosenthe battery housing from the electronics housing using a 11/16” or 17mm wrench.

Battery housing Lithium Battery Gauge Body BullnoseO-rings




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2. Slowly remove the battery housing from the electronics housing. Ensure nopressure has built up inside housing. Lift the battery housing off of the battery.

3. Remove the battery pack from the electronics housing socket by gripping thebattery as close to the pin as possible and pull straight off the electronics housing.*Do not twist the battery!! It is now time to start downloading the informationrecorded by the gauge.

4. Line up the red dot on the download adapter with the red dot on the gauge andinsert carefully. They will only connect this way. Do not force or twist!! If theconnection is difficult, stop and look to see what the obstruction might be. Clear allobstructions and try the connection again. Connect another side of the cable ofdownload adapter to a PC computer’s USB port. See figure 9.

Figure 9: Cable connection for data upload

5. Start the RTS User Logger software and switch to the Run Data page. The data canbe retrieved in this page. You can select the jobs you wish to load and click the SaveJobs button, a dialog box shows where the job to save and you can point the directoryto save them.




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Figure 10: The run data page

3.8 Plot and analyze the data

1. Plot and compare the job dataAfter uploaded, the job can be opened and plotted in the Plot Data page for further

analysis. Two jobs can be opened and plotted (with the Draw1, Draw2 button) at thesame time for comparison. Statistic information (maximum pressure and temperature,mean pressure value, etc.) inside the current viewing window and the values at currentcursor can also be displayed for reference (see Figure 11). Please read the help manual ofthe logger software for more details.




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Figure 11: The plot data page

2. Analyze the job details by “Zoom In/Out” and “Message Tip”After opened, in order to analyze the details of the data, the plot can be zoom in with

“+++” or zoom out with the “---” button, and can be scrolled by tracking the scrollbar, orforward with “>>>” and backward with “<<<” button. The zoom feature can also befinished with mouse by a “left button down & drag to select area” action, i.e., dragfrom top-left to bottom-right is the zoom in, and drag from bottom-right to top-left is thezoom out (see Figure 12).

By moving the mouse cursor closely to a data point on the plot, the user can easily toview its detail values as a “message tip” on the selected point (see Figure 13).




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Figure 12: Select an area to zoom in for more detail

Figure 13: Zoom in/out and message tip for data analysis




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3.9 Servicing of the gauge

1. After all data is uploaded from the gauge, carefully disconnect all components.2. Clean and lubricate the gauge after use. Replace all O-rings after every run to protect

the gauge from potential damage caused by failure. There are only two O-rings on thegauge at the top section of the electronics housing. Typical O-rings are number 014-V90 or 212-V90 that supplied with the tools. O-rings should be selected based on theenvironment the tool will be run in.

Figure 14

O-rings

Gauge Body

Pressure Transducer

Gauge Threads

Pressure port

Gauge Threads

Bullnose /Crossover




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3. Remove the bullnose or crossover after every run and clean the pressure ports. If thepressure ports get plugged, then the gauge may not read accurately. With the bullnoseor crossover adapter off, carefully rinse the pressure transducer without directlytouching it.

CAUTION: DO NOT TOUCH OR REMOVE THE PRESSURE TRANSDUCERDIRECTLY AS IT CAN BE DEMAGED VERY EASILY. WHEN THE TOOL ISNOT BEING SERVICED, ENSURE THE BULLNOSE IS INSTALLED ON THEGAUGE TO PROTECT THE TRANSDUCER.

4. Lubricating the Gauge ThreadsThe threads on the top of the electronics housing and on the bullnose should be

lubricated with the proper lubricant, such as Dow Corning 55-O-ring lubricant. Thisshould be done prior to usage.a) It should be noted that the gauge does contain electronics and should be treated

gently whenever possible. Store gauges in their storage cases when not in use.b) Never submerse the tool in fluid unless it is completely assembled.c) If you are running a slick line test, do no exceed 150 feet per minute when

running the gauges into and out of the hole.




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4. TroubleshootingIf the RTS User Logger software can’t find the pressure gaug. You follow the next

steps to figure it out.1）Go to my computer icon then click the right button of mouse, move the mouse to

properties and click it. Select hardware page and click the Devices management.Click the COM Port icon to see if there new USB Serial Port，Please install thedriver if you can find it.

2）If you can’t find any problem according to the step first. Please unplug the downloadadapter and reconnect it .

3）Please contact the RubyTek’s local service if you can’t figure it out.


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