Part Number 60-20 Revision C: Installation, Operation, and Maintenance With Illustrated Parts Breakdown

Part Number 60-20
Revision C
INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE

WITH
ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN
VISULOGGER XC
GRAPHICS DISPLAY
“VXC”
MONOCHROME: P/N 219585

COLOR: P/N 219585-001
Manufacturers of Precision Instruments
Printed in U.S.A. January 11, 1994

List of Effective Pages
Manual 60-20 Contains 136 Pages as Follows:
Cover.. ......................................................... Jan 1994

A.. ................................................................ Jan 1994
B through C ................................................. Mar 1993
i through x.. .................................................. Mar 1993
l-l through l-2 ............................................. Jan 1994
2-1 through 2-4 ............................................ Mar 1993
3-1 ............................................................... Aug 1993
3-2 ............................................................... Jan 1994
3-3 through 3-8.. .......................................... Aug 1992
4-1 through 4-8.. .......................................... Aug 1992
4-9.. ............................................................. Jan 1994
4-l 0 through 4-20 ........................................ Aug 1993
5-l .............................................................. Aug 1992
5-2 ............................................................... Mar 1993
5-3 through 5-46 .......................................... Aug 1992
6-l .............................................................. Aug 1992
6-2 through 6-3 ............................................. Jan 1994
6-4 through 6-10.. ........................................ Aug 1992
7-l through 7-4 ............................................ Aug 1992
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8A_:through A-4 ........................................... Mar 1993
B-l through B-8 ........................................... Mar 1993
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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
Proper service and repair is important to the safe, reliable operation of all M/D TOTCO
equipment. The service procedures recommended by M/D TOTCO and described in the technical
manuals are recommended methods of performing service operations. Some of these service
operations require the use of tools specially designed for the purpose. The special tools shoufd
be used when and as recommended. It is important to note that some warnings against the use
of specific service methods that can damage the equipment or render it unsafe are stated in the
manuals. lt is also important to understand these warnings are not exclusive. M/D TOTCO could
not possibly know, evaluate and advise the service people of all conceivable ways in which
service might be done or of possible hazardous consequences of each way. Accordingly, anyone
who uses service procedures or tools which are not recommended by M/D TOTCO must first
satisfy themselves thoroughly that neither personnel safety or equipment safety will be
jeopardized by the method selected.
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LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY
THE FOLLOWING WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT BY WAY OF
LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. M/D TOTCO warrants to each original retail purchaser (“Purchaser) of new
products manufactured by M/D TOTCO that such products are, at the time of delivery to the
Purchaser, free of material and workmanship defects, provided that no warranty is made with
respect to: (a) Any produd which has been repaired or altered in such a way, in M/D TOlCO’s
judgment, as to affect the product adversely. (b) Any product which has, in MID TOTCO’s
judgment, been subject to negligence, accident or improper storage. (c) Any product which has
not been operated and maintained in accordance with normal practice and with the
recommendations of MID TOTCO. (d) All items made by others which are supplied by M/D
TOTCO on special order. The items covered in (d) above are not manufactured by M/D TOTCO
and any claims should be submitted directly to the manufacturer thereof. M/D TOTCO’s
obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or, at its option, replacing, during normal
business hours at any authorized service facility of M/D TOTCO, any products which in its
judgment proved not to be as warranted within the applicable warranty period. All costs of
transportation of products claimed not to be as warranted and of repaired or replacement
products to or from such service facilii shall be borne by the Purchaser. MD TOTCO may
require the return of any part claimed not to be as warranted to one of its facilities as designated
by M/D TOTCO, transportation prepaid by the Purchaser, to establish a claim under this warranty.
The cost of labor for installing a repaired or replacement part shall be borne by the Purchaser.
Replacement parts provided under the terms of this warranty are warranted for the remainder of
the warranty period of the product upon which installed to the same extent as if such parts were
original components thereof. The warranty periods for various products are: (a) Hydraulics and
Mechanical equipment: one (1) year from date of installation or 15 months from date of shipment
from M/D TOTCO, whichever occurs first. (b) All Elastomer Diaphragms: stx (6) months from
date of shipment from M/D TOTCO. (c) Electronic Equipment: six (6) months from date of
shipment from M/D TOTCO.
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Paragraph/Title Page
CHAPTER ONE - INTRODUCTION
l-l PURPOSE OF MANUAL .......................................... l-1

l-2 SCOPE OF MANUAL ............................................ l-l
l-3 INTENDED AUDIENCE .......................................... l-l
1-4 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS ................................... l-l
l-5 NOTES, CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS .............................. l-2
l-6 RELATED DOCUMENTS ......................................... l-2
CHAPTER TWO - TOTAL SYSTEM OVERVIEW
2-1 INTRODUCTION ................................................ 2-1

2-2 SYSTEM OVERVIEW ............................................ 2-l
2-2-l System Data Acquisition Unit (System DAQ) ....................... 2-2
2-2-2 Slave DAQ ................................................ 2-2
2-2-3 Visulogger XC Graphics Display (VXC) ........................... 2-2
2-2-4 PC Workstation (PCW) ........................................ 2-2
2-2-5 T-POT Interface Module (TIM) .................................. 2-2
2-2-6 DAQ/SPECTRUM Interface (DSI) ............................... 2-3
2-2-7 T-POTNetwork.. ............................................ 2-3
2-3 TOTAL SYSTEM DEVICE DISTRIBUTION ........................... 2-3
CHAPTER THREE - DESCRIPTION
3-l lNTRODUCTlON................................................3- 1
3-2 THEVXCMONlTOR.............................................3- 1
3-3 VXC MONITOR COMPONENTS ................................... 3-2
3-3-l Barrier/CGA Assembly ........................................ 3-3
3-3-2 VXC Communications Board ................................... 3-3
3-3-3 Processor Board ............................................. 33
3-3-4 Solid State Disk Board ........................................ 3-3
3-3-5 EGA Video Interface Board .................................... 3-3
3-3-6 CRT Chassis Assembly ....................................... 3-3
3-3-7 Monochrome Monitor Power Supplies - 12 VCD and 5 VDC ........... 3-3
3-3-8 Color Monitor Power Supply .................................... 3-3
3-4 PURGE COMPONENTS .......................................... 3-4
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Table of Contents MANUAL 6&20
3-4-l Pressure Switch ............................................. 3-4

3-4-2 Purge Indicator Board ......................................... 3-4
3-4-3 Purge Indicators ............................................. 3-4
3-4-4 Purge Rate Indicators ......................................... 3-4
3-4-5 Flow Rate Adjust Knobs ....................................... 3-4
3-4-6 Purgelnlet ................................................ 3-4
3-4-7 Relief Vent ................................................ 3-4
3-4-8 External Pressure Port ........................................ 3-4
3-5 THE VXC KEYPAD .............................................. 3-6
3-6 ALARM HORN CONTROL BOX .................................... 3-6
3-7 SLAVE MONITORS ............................................. 3-7
3-8 VXC SPECIFICATIONS .......................................... 3-7
CHAPTER FOUR - INSTALLATION
4-l INTRODUCTION ................................................ 4-l

4-2 HAZARDOUS LOCATION REQUIREMENTS ......................... 4-1
4-3 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW ...................................... 4-3
4-4 GENERAL CABLING PRACTICES. ................................. 4-3
4-5 STEP ONE: SET VXC COMMUNICATIONS BOARD DIP SWITCHES ..... 4-4
4-6 STEP TWO: INSTALL THE VXC MONITOR .......................... 4-5
4-6-l Select a Location for the Monitor ................................ 46
4-6-2 Mount the Monitor in a Stand ................................... 4-7
4-6-3 Earth Ground the Monitor ...................................... 48
4-6-4 Connect AC Power Cable to Monitor ............................. 48
4-6-5 Check Transformer Cable Plug for Color Monitor. ................... 4-8
4-7 STEP THREE: INSTALL THE VXC KEYPAD ........................ 4-10
4-8 STEP FOUR: INSTALL THE ALARM HORN CONTROL BOX ........... 4-l 1
4-9 STEP FIVE: CONNECT T-POT NETWORK CABLE TO VXC AND DAQ ... 4-14
4-10 STEP SIX: INSTALL SLAVE MONITORS ........................... 4-15
4-l o-1 How to Install a Single Slave Monitor ............................ 4-l 5
4-1 o-2 How to Install Multiple Slave Monitors ........................... 4-l 6
4-l 1 STEP SEVEN: PURGE THE VXC MONITOR ........................ 4-17
4-l 2 STEP EIGHT: CONNECT TO AC POWER SOURCE .................. 4-19
4-13 HOW TO ASSEMBLE SOLDERLESS BNC PLUGS ................... 4-19
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Paragraphmtle Page
CHAPTER FIVE - OPERATION
5-1 INTRODUCTION ................................................ 5-l

5-2 VXC DISPLAYS ................................................ 5-l
5-2-i Channel Data ............................................... 5-2
5-2-2 Status Lines ................................................ 5-2
5-2-3 Menu Bars ................................................ 5-2
5-3 VXC SCREEN TYPES ........................................... 5-5
5-3-l AlphaChannels ............................................. 5-5
5-3-2 Strip Chart Channels ......................................... 5-5
5-3-3 Channel Alarm Indicator ....................................... 5-5
5-3-4 Channel Alarm Horn Indicator .................................. 5-5
5-3-5 “Inactive Channel” Indicator .................................... 5-5
5-3-6 Horizontal Bar Graphs ........................................ 5-6
5-3-7 The NO STRIP CHARTS Screen ................................ 5-6
5-3-8 The ONE STRIP CHART Screen ................................ 5-7
5-3-9 The TWO STRIP CHARTS Screen .............................. 5-8
5-3-l 0 The THREE STRIP CHARTS Screen ............................ 5-9
5-3-l 1 TheX-YCHARTScreen.. ................................... 5-10
5-3-l 2 The FIVE STRIP CHARTS Screen .............................. 5-l 1
5-4 THE VXC KEYPAD ............................................. 5-13
5-4-l How to Use the CHNL ALARM Key ............................. 5-15
5-4-2 The ALARM PAGE Screen .................................... 5-16
5-5 HOW TO SELECT MENU ITEMS .................................. 5-17
5-6 ERROR MESSAGES ........................................... 5-17
5-7 VXC MENU BAR FUNCTIONS .................................... 5-18
5-8 ALARM LIMIT FUNCTIONS ...................................... 5-18
5-8-l Enable/Disable Limits ........................................ 5-18
5-8-2 Limits ................................................. ..5-2 0
5-9 HORIZONTAL BAR GRAPH FUNCTIONS ........................... 5-21
5-9-l Marks ................................................... 5-21
5-9-2 Enable/Disable Peak ........................................ 5-22
5-9-3 Peaks ................................................... 5-23
5-9-4 BarScales ............................................. ..5-2 4
5-l 0 STRIP CHART FUNCTIONS ..................................... 5-25
5-l o-1 ChannelScaling ............................................ 5-25
5-l o-2 Recorder.. ................................................ 5-28
5-l 1 CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTIONS .................................. 5-26
5-l l-l ModayChannel.............................................5-2 7
5-l l-2 ZeroChannel .............................................. 5-28
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Table of Contents MANUAL 60-20
5-l l-3 ActiveChannels ............................................ 5-29

5-l l-4 Set Time/Date .............................................. 5-30
5-l l-5 Set Depth ................................................. 5-31
5-l 2 SCREEN FUNCTIONS .......................................... 5-32
5-l 2-l Screens ................................................... 5-32
5-l 2-2 Edit Screen ............................................... 5-33
5-l 2-3 The EDIT SCREEN Menu .................................... 5-33
5-l 2-4 Add Left Alpha .......................................... 5-34
5-l 2-5 Add Right Alpha ......................................... 5-35
5-l 2-6 AddStrip .............................................. 5-36
5-12-7 ChangeChannel ........................................ 5-37
5-l 2-8 Delete Channel ......................................... 5-38
5-l 2-9 Recorder .............................................. 5-39
5-12-10 Mode ................................................. 5-40
5-12-11 Delete Screen from this Mode ............................. 5-40
5-12-12 Add Screen to this Mode Only ............................ 5-41
5-12-13 Add Screen to All ‘Modes ................................. 5-41
5-12-14 AddScreen ............................................. ..5~ 2
5-l 2-l 5 Delete Screen .............................................. 5-42
5-13 DEVICE FUNCTIONS ........................................... 5-43
5-13-1 Set Device ID .............................................. 5-43
5-l 3-2 Set Color .................................................. 5-44
5-l 3-3 Archive Data ............................................... 5-44
5-13-4 Clear All Archives ........................................... 5-45
CHAPTER SIX - MAINTENANCE
6-l INTRODUCTION ................................................ 6-l

6-2 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ........................................ 8-l
6-3 TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................... 6-1
6-3-l GeneralChecks ............................................. 6-1
6-3-2 Fault Isolation Table .......................................... 8-l
6-3-3 Procedure for Testing Coaxial T-POT Cable ....................... 6-4
6-3-4 Procedure for Testing Fuse .................................... 6-4
6-3-5 Procedure for Testing VXC Monitor Power Supplies ................. 6-4
6-3-6 Procedure for Testing lslatrol ................................... 6-5
6-3-7 Troubleshooting VXC Purge Features ............................ 6-5
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CHAPTER SEVEN - ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN
7-l INTRODUCTION.. .............................................. 7-l

7-2 INDEX NUMBERS .............................................. 7-1
7-3 PARTS LIST ................................................... 7-1
7-3-l Figure & Index Number. ....................................... 7-l
7-3-2 Part Number ................................................ 7-l
7-3-3 Description ................................................ 7-1
7-3-4 Units Per Assembly .......................................... 7-1
7-3-5 UseOnCode ............................................. ..7- 1
7-4 ABBREVIATIONS ............................................... 7-2
CHAPTER EIGHT - SPARE PARTS LIST
8-l INTRODUCTION............................................. . . . 8-1
APPENDIX A - CHANNEL DESCRIPTlONS
A-l INTRODUCTION............................................. A-l
APPENDIX B - DRILLOFF OPERATION
B-l INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-l

B-2 PURPOSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... B-l
B-3 METHOD .................................................. ..B- 1
B-4 THE DRILLOFF SCREEN ......................................... B-2
B-5 DISPLAYING THE DRILLOFF SCREEN ............................. B-3
B-6 DRILLOFF MENU BARS ......................................... B-3
B-7 CREATING/EDITING DRILLOFF SCREENS .......................... B-4
B-7-l DRILLOFF Recorders ......................................... B-4
B-7-2 Creating a DRILLOFF Screen .................................. B-5
B-7-3 Editing the Range of ROP Values Displayed ....................... B-6
B-8 RUNNING DRILLOFF ............................................ B-7
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure/Title Page
2-l TOTAL System Overview ......................................... 2-1
3-l VXC Monitor - Front View ......................................... 3-1

3-2 VXC Monitor Components (Monochrome) ............................ 3-2
3-3 VXC External Features ........................................... 3-5
3-4 VXCKeypad ................................................... 3-6
3-5 Alarm Horn Control Box .......................................... 3-6
4-l Hazardous Location Requirements - Type X Purge ..................... 4-2

4-2 Hazardous Location Requirements - Type Z Purge ..................... 4-2
4-3 VXC Communications Board Dip Switch Settings ...................... 4-4
4-4 Mounting Dimensions: VXC Monitor with Stand ........................ 4-6
4-5 VXC Mounting Stand ............................................. 4-7
4-6 AC Power Connections - VXC Monochrome Monitor .................... 4-9
4-7 Mounting Dimensions: VXC Keypad ................................ 4-10
4-8 Mounting Dimensions: Alarm Horn Control Box ....................... 4-11
4-9 Alarm Horn Control Box: AC Power Connections ..................... 4-13
4-10 DAQ to T-POT Network Cable Connect ............................. 4-14
4-11 Nitrogen Tank and VXC Purge Features ............................ 4-18
4-12 BNC Plug Assembly ............................................ 4-20
5-l Typical VXC Screen ............................................. 5-l

5-2 NO STRIP CHARTS Screen ....................................... 5-6
5-3 ONE STRIP CHART Screen ....................................... 5-7
5-4 TWO STRIP CHARTS Screen ..................................... 5-8
5-5 THREE STRIP CHARTS Screen ................................... 5-9
5-6 X-Y CHARTScreen ........................................... 5-10
5-7 FIVE STRIP CHARTS Screen .................................... 5-l 1
5-8 Horizontal Bar Graph Displays .................................... 5-l 2
5-9 TheVXCKeypad ............................................ ..5-13
5-10 ALARM PAGE Screen .......................................... 5-16
5-l 1 BarGraphShading ........................................... ..5-2 4
6-l Jumper Settings: 286 Processor Board .............................. 6-6

6-2 Jumper Settings: Solid State Disk Board ............................. 6-7
6-3 Jumper Settings: EGA Video Interface Board ......................... 6-8
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6-4 Monochrome VXC Interface Connections ............................. 6-9

6-5 Color VXC Interface Connections .................................. 6-10
7-l VXC Monitor, Keypad and Alarm Horn Control Box ..................... 7-3
7-2 VXC Monochrome Monitor ...................................... :. 7-4
7-3 VXC Door Assembly - Monochrome ................................. 7-6
7-4 VXC Door Assembly - Color ........................................ 7-8
7-5 VXC CPU Stack Assembly ....................................... 7-l 0
7-6 VXC Cable Diagram - Monochrome Monitor .......................... 7-l 1
7-7 VXC Cable Diagram - Color Monitor ................................ 7-13
7-7 VXCKeypad ................................................ ..7-15
7-8 Alarm Horn Control Box ......................................... 7-l 7
B-l Default DRILLOFF Screen ........................................ B-2
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LIST OF TABLES
Table/Title Page
2-l TOTAL System Device Distribution .................................. 2-3
3-1 VXC Specifications .............................................. 3-7
4-l Hazardous Location Requirements .................................. 4-1
5-l MenuBarFunctions ........................................... ..5- 3

5-2 VXCScreenTypes .............................................. 5-5
5-3 Summary of VXC Keypad Keys ................................... 5-14
5-4 Error Message Summary ........................................ 5-l 7
5-5 Alarm Limit Functions ........................................... 5-18
5-6 Horizontal Bar Graph Functions ................................... 5-21
5-7 Explanation of MARKS .......................................... 5-21
5-8 STRIP CHARTS Options ........................................ 5-25
5-9 ChannelValueFunctions ........................................ 5-26
5-10 ScreenFunctions .............................................. 5-32
5-l 1 EDIT SCREEN Options .......................................... 5-33
5-12 DeviceFunctions ............................................... 5-43
6-l Fault Isolation Table ............................................. 6-2
7-1 Parts List Abbreviations .......................................... 7-2
8-1 Spare PartsList ................................................ 8-1
A-l Channel Descriptions ............................................ A-l
B-l DRILLOFF Menu Bar Functions .................................... B-3

B-2 DRILLOFF Screen Edit Functions ................................... B-4
B-3 DRILLOFF Default Recorders ...................................... B-4
B-4 DRILLOFF Channel Descriptions ................................... B-7
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CONVERSION FACTORS
U.S., SI UNIT, AND METRIC

CONVERSION FACTORS
LISTING BY PHYSICAL QUANTITY
TO CONVERT FROM WMETRIC MULTIPLY TO CONVERT FROM

U.S. TO BY SI I METRIC TO U.S.
MULTIPLY BY:
AREA square foot (f?J square meter (m’) 0.0929 10.7642

square inch (in ) square centimeter (an’) 6.4516 0.1550
DENSITY pounds mass per US. gallon kilogram per cubic meter 119.6260 0.006345
WwU (Wm3)
FORCE pounds-force (Ibf) Newtons (N) 4.4460 0.2246

pounds-force (Ibf) decanewtons (daN) 0.4446 2.2462
pounds-force (Ibf) kilograms (kg) 0.4536 2.2045
LENGTH inch (in) centimeter (cm) 2.54 0.3937

foot (ft) meter(m) 0.3046 3.2808
PRESSURE atmosphere (a&t) kilopascal (kPa) absolute 101.325 0.009669

pounds per square inch kilopascals (kPa) 6.695 0.1450
(PSIG)
pounds per square inch kilograms per square 0.0703 14.2247
(PSIG) centimeter (kg/cm*)
TORQUE foot pound-force Newton meter 1.3556 0.7376
VOLUME barrels, petroleum (42 gallon) cubic meters (m3) 0.159 6.291
W9 cubic meters (m3) 0.003765 264.2
gallon (U.S. liquid) (gal)
VOLUME barrels per inch, petroleum cubic meters per centimeter 0.626 1.5974
PER DEPTH (bbl/in) ( m3/cm)
TEMPERATURE Fahrenheit (OF) Celsius (“C) SUBTRACT 32 and MULTIPLY

multiply by 0.556 by 1.6and
add 32
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CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
l-l PURPOSE OF MANUAL

The purpose of this manual is to provide a description of the Visulogger XC Graphics Display
(VXC), which is part of the TOTAL (M/D TOTCO Advanced Data Logging) system. The
information in this manual should enable qualified personnel to install, operate, maintain and
replace parts in the VXC.
1-2 SCOPE OF MANUAL

This manual is divided into the following chapters:
0 Chapter One - Introduction to manual
17 Chapter Two - Overview of the TOTAL system
q Chapter Three - Description of the VXC and its main components
[7 Chapter Four - VXC installation
c] Chapter Five - VXC operation
q zh;f;$r Six - VXC maintenance, troubleshooting, and removal and replacement
0 ~~$t;;We.We.roll~rated parts breakdown of the VXC monitor, keypad and
q Chapter Elght - Recommended spare parts inventory
17 Appendlx A - Channel descriptions
c] Appendlx B - DRILLOFF Operation
1-3 INTENDED AUDIENCE

This manual is intended for use by field engineering, maintenance, operation and repair
personnel.
1-4 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS

Installation and maintenance of VXC hardware should be attempted only by personnel who have
read the safety notice on Page B of this manual and who are fully qualified and trained to perform
the procedures herein.
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Chapter One VISULOGGER XC GRAPHICS DISPLAY (VXC)
INTRODUCTION MANUAL 60-20
l-5 NOTES, CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS

Notes, cautions and warnings are presented, when applicable, to aid in understanding and
operating the equipment or to protect personnel and equipment. Examples and explanations for
each are presented below:
NOTE
Provides information that may aid in understanding the current topic.
CAUTION
Provides information to prevent equipment malfunction or damage that
could result in interruption of service.
Provides information to prevent equipment malfunction or damage that

could result in serious or fatal injury to personnel or major property loss.
1-6 RELATED DOCUMENTS

Information for installing, operating and troubleshooting TOTAL system devices is presented in
separate manuals, as follows:
. Manual 60-l 0: Data Acquisition Unit (DAQ) and Sensors
l Manual 60-30: PC Workstation (PCW)

. Manual 60-40: TOTAL System Configuration and Calibration Software
. Manual 60-50: DACVSPECTRUM Interface (DSI)
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CHAPTER TWO
TOTAL SYSTEM OVERVIEW
2-1 INTRODUCTION
This chapter contains an overview of the TOTAL system and a description of the devices that
make up the system.
2-2 SYSTEM OVERVIEW

TOTAL is a modular instrumentation system composed of up to ten, independent devices that
monitor, record, display and print drilling data. The individual system devices are linked via a
communications network, called T-POT
A typical TOTAL system is shown in Figure 2-1. It consists of six devices: System DAQ, Slave
DAQ, Visulogger XC Graphics Display (VXC)*, PC Workstation (PCW)*‘, T-POT Interface Module
(TIM) and DAQ/SPECTRUM Interface (DSI). These devices and the T-POT netwotk are
described in Paragraphs 2-2-l through 2-2-7.
Rig Sensors Rig Sensors
SE
I
- Slave
Monitor ‘-~~pq
T-POT Network
/
PCW - ggg;’
Plotter
SPECTRUM
Figure 2-1. TOTAL System Overview
l The Visulogger XC Graphics Display is also referred to as the CRT Interactive Device (CID).
** The PC Workstation is also referred to as the Display Control Module (DCM).
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TOTAL SYSTEM OVERVIEW MANUAL 6&20
2-2-l System Dats Acquisition Unit (System DAQ)

The System DAQ is the primary device in any TOTAL system. It has four main functions:
. receives and processes raw data from up to 23 analog and 14 digital sensors and
places the processed data on the T-POT network for access by system devices
. communicates with the system devices to send and receive data
. provides output to drive up to 14 instruments, such as chart recorders, meters, relays
and alarms
. maintains all configuration and calibration information in non-volatile memory
2-2-2 Slave DAQ

Slave DAQs are used if the 23 analog sensors and/or 14 digital input/output connectors of the
System DAQ are not adequate. Slave DAQs gather and process raw sensor data and place the
processed data, in engineering units, on the T-POT network for the System DAQ to use. This
processed data can also be used by the Slave DAQ digital connectors to drive other instruments
(i.e. chart recorders, etc.).
As Table 2-1 shows, a TOTAL system can currently support up to three Slave DAQs.
2-2-3 Vlsulogger XC Graphics Display Q/XC)

The Visulogger XC Graphics Display is a monitor, with attaching keypad, used to display and
monitor sensor data. Via the keypad, the operator can select and edit display screens, set alarm
limits and control channel functions (i.e. activate/deactivate channels, zero channel values, etc.).
The keypad also controls an alarm horn that sounds when alarm limits are exceeded. Each VXC
can support three, 9- or 12-inch slave monitors, which duplicate the VXC display.
As Table 2-1 shows, a TOTAL system can currently support up to two VXCs.
2-2-4 PC Workstation (PCW)

The PC Workstation is an IBM-compatible personal computer and monitor, with optional
printer/plotter, that is used to run the Visulogger Interface Program (VIP). With VIP, the PCW can:
. store data from the System DAQ in data files on the PC hard drive
. compare data values for each channel to user-specified alarm limits
. allow DAQ data to be accessed at the rig site and at other locations (master sites)
. display current (real-time) and recorded (historical) data on the monitor and on paper
. reformat data files on the hard drive for import to spreadsheet or database
applications programs
A TOTAL system can currently support up to three PCWs (Table 2-l).
2-2-5 T-POT Interface Module (TIM)

The TIM converts data from the DAQ into a format that a printer/plotter can read and then
forwards the formatted data to the printer/plotter. As Table 2-l shows, a TOTAL system can
currently support up to two TIMs.
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2-2-6 DAQ/SPECTRUM INTERFACE (DSI)

The DSI converts data from the System DAQ into a format that can be read by a SPECTRUM
1000 display panel, SPECTRUM-type display panel (i.e. Mud Watch) or VIP (Visulogger Interface
Program) software and then forwards the formatted data to the device. It also converts data
entered using the SPECTRUM display panel keypad and forwards the converted data to the
System DAQ.
Currently, up to three DSls can be supported by a TOTAL system (Table 2-1).
2-2-7 T-POT Network

The T-POT network allows communication between the System DAQ and all other TOTAL system
devices. It is a time-division, multiplexed, single-wire, frequency-shift-keying (FSK)
communications media. The network uses a unique protocol developed specifically for the tasks
associated with TOTAL. Each device connected to the network has an assigned identification
number to ensure that data records are routed correctly.
2-3 TOTAL SYSTEM DEVICE DISTRIBUTION

The maximum number of devices that can currently be supported by a TOTAL system is ten. The
distribution of these devices is presented in Table 2-1.
Table 2-1. TOTAL System Device Distribution
I Device Type
Maximum No.
of Devices
Device
I
System DAQ 1 System DAQ
Slave DAQ 3 Slave DAQ
I Printer Device I 2 I TIM I
I Display Device 1 3 I PCW, DSI 1
1 Archive Device 1 2 1 vxc I

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CHAPTER THREE
DESCRIPTION
3-1 INTRODUCTION
The VXC (Visulogger XC Graphics Display) is used to display and monitor sensor data. It
consists of a monochrome or color monitor, attaching keypad and alarm horn, and optional slave
monitors. Via the keypad, the operator can select and edit display screens, set alarm limits and
control channel functions (i.e. activate/deactivate channels, zero channel values, etc.). This
chapter describes the VXC and its main components.
3-2 THE VXC MONITOR

The VXC monitor is displayed in Figure 2-1. It has the following features:
a 13-inch (diagonal) viewing area with anti-glare glass for sunlight viewability
CGA screen (320 x 200) with monochrome (green phosphor) or color display
Type 4X stainless steel enclosure (i.e. leak-proof and corrosion-proof)
interior can be purged with dry nitrogen or other approved inert gas, for safe
operation in the presence of hazardous gases (Groups C and D, Class I Division 1
and Class I Division 2)
an attaching keypad (Paragraph 3-5) and alarm horn (Paragraph 3-6)
a mounting stand, available separately, allows the monitor to be positioned so that it
can be viewed by the driller during normal rig operation.
Figure 3-l. VXC Monitor - Front View
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3-3 VXC MONITOR COMPONENTS

The main components of the VXC monitor are labeled in Figure 3-2 for the monochrome monitor
and described in Paragraphs 3-3-l through 3-3-8. Monochrome and color monitors differ in that
the color monitor has a transformer and one power supply that provides 5 and 12 VDC, while the
monochrome has a 5 VDC power supply and a 12 VDC power supply.
. Barrier/CGA Assembly
. VXC CPU Stack Assembly - consists of:
- VXC Communications Board
- 286 Processor Board
- Solid State Disk Board
- EGA Video Interface Board
l CRT Chassis Assembly
. Monochrome Monitor Power Supplies (2) - 5 VDC and 12 VDC
. Color Monitor Power Supply - supplies 5 and 12 VDC (not shown)
. Pressure Switch (Paragraph 3-4-l)
. Purge Indicator Board (Paragraph 3-4-2)
Figure 3-2. VXC Monitor Components (Monochrome)
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3-3-l Barrier/CGA Assembly

All signals from the T-POT network are routed through the Barrier/CGA assembly. This assembly
also routes signals to slave monitors and to/from the VXC keypad. Voltage and current levels of
signals leaving the barrier assembly through the bulkhead connectors are intrinsically safe.
3-3-2 VXC Communications Board

This board receives intrinsically safe T-POT signals from barrier assembly, converts them to llL
signals and passes them to the 286 processor board.
3-3-3 Processor Board

The 286 processor board receives and processes TTL signals from the VXC communications
board and transmits the processed signals to the EGA video interface board.
3-3-4 Solid State Disk Board

This board holds two EPROM’s that contain the VXC application software. It also holds the
operating system software and RAM chips for archiving data.
3-3-5 EGA Video Interface Board

The EGA video interface board receives processed signals from the 286 processor board and
converts them into video signals for screen display. The video signals are then sent to the CRT
chassis assembly and, in some cases, to barrier boards and slave monitors.
3-3-6 CRT Chassis Assembly

This board receives video signals from the EGA video interface board and drives the CRT display.
The contrast adjust dial is part of this board; turn the dial clockwise to brighten the display and
counterclockwise to dim the display.
Hazardous voltages are present inside the monitor. Exercise extreme care
when adjusting contrast.
3-3-7 Monochrome Monitor Power Supplies - 12 VDC and 5 VDC

The monochrome monitor has a 12 VDC power supply and a 5 VDC power supply. The 12 VDC
power supply converts 110 VAC to 12 VDC. This is used by the Barrier/CGA assembly to drive
the keypad and slave video signals. It is also used to drive the CRT chassis assembly.
The 5 VDC power supply converts 110 VAC to 5 VDC to drive all components except those that
require 12 VDC (see above).
3-3-8 Color Monltor Power Supply

The color monitor has one power supply that converts 110 VAC to 12 VDC and 5 VDC.
Paragraph 3-3-7 describes how this power is distributed.
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DESCRIPTION MANUAL 6&20
3-4 PURGE COMPONENTS

The interior of the VXC can be purged with dry nitrogen or other approved inert gases for safe
operation when hazardous gases are present (Groups C and D, Class I Division 1 and Class I
Division 2). Figure 3-2 shows the pressure switch and purge indicator board, inside the VXC
monitor. Figure 4-11 shows the purge features located on the VXC front and rear panels.
3-4-l Pressure Switch

This switch measures the pressure difference between the inside and outside of the VXC monitor.
If the internal pressure exceeds the external pressure, normal purge conditions exist and the
switch remains closed, signaling the purge indicator board to allow the green LED to blink. If the
interna! pressure is less than or equal to the external pressure, abnormal purge conditions exist
and the switch opens, signaling the purge indicator board to allow the red LED to blink.
3-4-2 Purge Indicator Board

This board reads the pressure switch signal and then allows either the green LED (normal purge
conditions) or red LED (abnormal purge conditions) to blink. It is battery backed, so that if AC
power is lost, the appropriate LED will continue to blink.
3-4-3 Purge Indicators

Two LED indicators are located in the upper right wmer of the VXC screen (Figure 4-11):
l Green Indicator - If the green indicator is blinking, normal purge conditions exist;
i.e., the internal pressure is greater than the external pressure.
. Red Indicator - If the red indicator is blinking, abnormal purge conditions exist; i.e.,
the internal pressure is less than or equal to the external pressure.
3-4-4 Purge Rate Indicators

There are two purge rate indicators on the front of the monitor (Figure 4-11):
. High Purge Rate Indicator.- indicates the rate of inert gas flow into the VXC
monitor, from 0 to 100 scfh.
. Low Purge Rate Indicator - indicates the rate of inert gas flow into the VXC monitor,
from 0 to 1 scfh.
3-65 Flow Rate Adjust Knobs

These knobs are used to regulate the rate of inert gas flow into the VXC monttor.
3-4-6 Purge Inlet

Inert gas flows into the enclosure through the purge inlet.
3-4-7 Relief Vent

The relief vent allows the inert gas to escape from the monitor during purge.
3-4-8 External Pressure Port

The external pressure port is that part of the pressure switch that provides the external air
pressure reference to the pressure switch.
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Normal Purge Abnormal Purge

LED lndlcator (Gmen)\ LED Indicator (Red)
High Purge Rate
Indicator
(0-looSCFH)
Hii flow RateAdjustKnob

/
Low Purge Rate
Indicator
(0 - 1.O SCFH)
4- LowFluwRaleAdjustKnob
slave video oulpul
Relief Vent
External Pressure
I CID Keypad
T-POT Communications
Port
\
Purge Inlet
AC PCwer In
e 8 e
IS Ground
Figure 3-3. VXC External Features

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3-5 THE VXC KEYPAD

The VXC keypad (Figure 3-4) is used to select and edit screen displays, set alarm limits and
control channel functions (i.e. activate/deactivate channels, zero channel values, etc.). It is also
used to route channel alarm control signals from the VXC to the alarm horn wntrol box and to
turn the alarm horn ON or OFF. It is intrinsically safe and powered by 12 VDC, which is supplied
by the VXC. Refer to Paragraph 5-4 for instructions on operating the keypad.
Figure 3-4. VXC Keypad
3-6 ALARM HORN CONTROL BOX

The alarm horn control box (Figure 3-5) houses an alarm horn and horn control circuitry. All
electrical components in the control box are sealed, to prevent an electrical spark hazard.
However, it should always be mounted in a nonhazardous area, where adequate air circulation
will prevent a hazardous accumulation of combustible gases.
The control box is powered by 110 VAC and is connected to the VXC keypad, which turns the
alarm ON and OFF. Alarm control signals for each channel are routed from the VXC to the
control box through the keypad.
Figure 3-5. Alarm Horn Control Box

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3-7 SLAVE MONITORS
Each VXC can support up to three, 9- or 12-inch slave monitors that duplicate the VXC display.
Slave monitors are typically located off the rig (such as the tool pusher’s trailer). Coaxial cables
transmit video signals from the Barrier/CGA assembly to slave monitors.
3-8 VXC SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications for the VXC monitor and keypad are listed in Table 3-1.
Table 3-l. VXC Spsclflcatlons
Parameter Requirements I Limits

Operating Temperature Range:
Monitor o”c to +50°c
Keypad -3O’C to +60°C
Storage Temperature Range:
Monitor -35Oc to +65Oc
Keypad -4oOc to +85Oc
Internal Humidity:
Monitor 10% to 90% non-condensing

Keypad 5% to 90% non-condensing
Enclosure:
Monitor Stainless Steel, Type 4X (IP 65)

Keypad Stainless Steel, Type 4X (IP 65)
Primary Power:
Monitor 90 to 250 VAC (modification not required for 120 to 240 VAC),
47 to 90 Hz, 2.0 amps maximum
Keypad 12 VDC maximum, 250 milliamps maximum
Alarm Horn Control Box 85 to 140 VAC, 47 to 65 Hz, 2 amps
Monitor Dimensions:
Monitor without Mounting Brackets 12.6”H x 16”W x 19.3”D (320 mm x 406 mm x 490 mm)
Monitor with Mounting Brackets 17.2”W (437 mm)
Wing Nuts (2) 318-l 6 x 510
Door Clearance Area 19”W (483 mm) x 30”D (762 mm) at 110’ arc
Weight 66 Ibs (30.8 kg) d
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Table 3-l. VXC Specifications (Continued)
Parameter Requirements / Llmlts

Keypad Dimensions:
Keypad 7.4”H x 9.3”W x 1.9”D (188 mm x 236 mm x 46 mm)
Separation between Mounting 7.25”W (184 mm)

Brackets
Mounting Hole Diameter 0.5” (13 mm)
Weight 6 Ibs (2.7 kg)

Alarm Horn Control Box:
Dimensions 7.7”W x 10.7”H x 5.O”D (196 mm x 272 mm x 127 mm)
Weight 8 Ibs (3.6 kg)

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CHAPTER FOUR
INSTALLATION
4-l INTRODUCTION
This chapter contains procedures for installing the VXC monitor, keypad, alarm horn control box
and slave monitors.
4-2 HAZARDOUS LOCATION REQUIREMENTS

Hazardous location requirements for the VXC and related hardware are summarized in Table 4-1
and illustrated in Figures 4-1 and 4-2.
The installer should have a working knowledge of intrinsic safety techniques and be thoroughly
familiar with the code requirements of the installation location, especially regarding installation in
hazardous areas.
The VXC and its related hardware are designed to comply with the intrinsic
safety requirements of UL913, NFPA 496 and IEC 79-l 1. To maintain the
level of quality required for this certification, install equipment in accordance
with the procedures in this manual and use only replacement parts listed in
the spare parts list (Chapter 8). Incorrect installation could result in
explosion or fire hazard.
____ --~ ____________
Item Requirements
‘Monitor Class I, Division 1, Groups C and D - with approved Type X Purge
System, per NFPA 496. IEC 79-2 Ex p IIB T4. IEC 79-11 [Ex ia] IIB T4.
Class I, Division 2, Groups C and D - with approved Type Z Purge
System, per NFPA 496. IEC 79-2 Ex p IIB T4. IEC 79-11 [Ex ia] IIB T4.
External Connectors Class I, Division 1, Groups C and D. IEC 79-11 [Ex ia] IIB T4.
Purge Indicator Board Class I, Division 1, Groups C and D. IEC 79-l 1 Ex ia IIB T4.
Keypad Class I, Division 1, Groups C and D. IEC 79-l 1 Ex ia IIB T4.
Alarm Horn Control Box Class I, Division 2, Groups C and D. IEC 79-l 1 [Ex-ia] IIB T4.
Slave Monitors Routing of connection with DAQ pending UL approval. Currently slave
monitors cannot be routed through hazardous areas.
* Color Monitor designed to be intrinsically safe; pending UL approval.
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Non Hazardous Class I Division 2 Class I DMslon 1

lAcatlolla GroupsCandD Groups C and D
I
r-l ’
Routing of Slave
Monitor Connectlon DAD
pending UL Approval.
VXC
\ ..Type X Pwge
dlSlave
Monitor
Figure 4-1. Hazardous Location Requirements - Type X Purge
Non Hazardous Class I Dhtlsion 2 Groups C and D

bcatlons
Routing of Slave
Monitor Connection
pending UL Approval.
l KeypadcanalsobelocatedinClasslDfvisionl
Figure 4-2. Hazardous Location Requirements - Type Z Purge

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4-3 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

This section contains procedures for installing the VXC monitor and related hardware. Follow
these procedures in the order presented in the overview below and in the paragraphs that follow.
1. Set VXC communications board dip switches (Paragraph 4-5).
2. Install the VXC monitor(s) (Paragraph 4-6).
3. Install the VXC keypad (Paragraph 4-7).
4. Install the alarm horn control box (Paragraph 4-6).
5. Connect the T-POT network cable between the DAQ and VXC
monitor (Paragraph 4-9).
6. Install slave monitors, if used (Paragraph 4-10).
7. Purge the monitor if it is in a hazardous location Class I Division 1
or Class I Division 2, Groups C and D (Paragraph 4-11).
8. Connect the AC power cords of the VXC monitor, alarm horn control
box and slave monitors (if used) to the AC power source and adjust
the brightness of VXC monitor display, if needed (Paragraph 4-l 2).
4-4 GENERAL CABLING PRACTICES

Prevent cable damage by observing the following practices when routing cables between devices:
. Route cables so that they are out of walkways and not exposed to sharp corners that
could wear through the insulation.
. Plan signal cable runs to avoid wet areas and close proximity to power cables.
. Use nylon tie wraps to dress, secure and support cables.
. Take special care to protect splices from moisture and excessive strain.

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INSTALLATION MANUAL 6&20
4-5 STEP ONE: SET VXC COMMUNICATIONS BOARD DIP SWITCHES

The VXC communications board contains three dip switches with the following functions:
l SW1 - used to set the VXC communication interrupt
l SW2 - used to set the baud rate and VXC T-POT address (also called VXC device ID)
l SW3 - used to set the CPU bus address for the VXC Communications board
Figure 4-3 shows the location and proper settings of the communications board dip switches.
CAUTION
Be sure that positions 7 and 8 of SW2 on the VXC communications board
match positions 7 and 8 of SW2 on the DAQ communications board. If the
settings do not match, the VXC and DAQ will not be able to communicate.
CAUTION
The VXC T-POT address is set by software according to the Device ID
entered using the VXC keypad. Use the keypad to change the VXC Device
ID (Paragraph 5-l 3-l ); do not modify SW2 to change the VXC address.
Figure 4-3. VXC Communications Board Dip Switch Settings

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4-6 STEP TWO: INSTALL THE VXC MONITOR

Up to two VXC’s can be installed in one TOTAL system. To install a VXC monitor, follow the
steps below:
1. Select a location for the monitor (Paragraph 4-6-l).
2. Mount the monitor, typically in a stand (Paragraph 4-6-2).
3. If I.S. grounding is required, earth ground the monitor (Paragraph

4-6-3).
4. Connect the AC power cord to the monitor (Paragraph 4-6-4), but
not to the AC source.
5. If installing a color monitor, ensure that the transformer cable is

plugged into the correct jack for the input voltage that will be used
(Paragraph 4-6-5).
6. To install an additional VXC monitor, repeat Steps 1 through 4.
Do not connect the AC power cord to the AC source until the entire
installation procedure has been completed (Step 8, Paragraph 4-12).
4-6-l Select a Location for the Monitor

When selecting a location for the VXC monitor, consider the following:
l the hazardous location requirements of the monitor, as listed in Table 4-l
l the mounting dimensions, as shown in Figure 4-4
. the driller must be able to view the monitor during normal rig operations and while
operating the VXC keypad
. the monitor should be mounted in the stand, as shown in Figure 4-4, to ensure that it
is secure; any aftemative mounting method must ensure that the monitor is securely
fastened
. the monitor should be exposed to as little vibration and glare as possible
. the monitor must not hinder normal activities on the rig floor or the driller’s view of rig
activities
l proper routing of all cables (Paragraph 4-4)

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[ 21.26 ,
W mm)
17.20 ____)
(437 mm)
t-
12.6
(320 mm)
Figure 4-4. Mounting Dimensions: VXC Monitor with Stand

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4-6-2 Mount the Monitor In a Stand

To mount the monitor in a stand, refer to Figure 4-5 and proceed as follows:
1. Fix the base of the stand in the desired location by welding the
coupling to the rig floor, if allowed, or by welding the coupling to a
free-standing, flat metal plate. Ensure that the plate is large enough
to securely support the monitor.
2. Set the neck of the yoke into the base and adjust, as needed, so
that the monitor will be at the desired height and face the desired
direction when mounted: then tighten the screws against the neck.
3. Mount the monitor in the stand. Ensure that the side of the monitor
shown in Figure 4-4 is fastened to the side of the yoke containing
the spring plunger, then tighten the wing nuts.
4. Adjust the viewing angle of the monitor. To do this, disengage the

spring plunger on the yoke, tift the monitor to the desired angle and
then engage the plunger to hold the angle.
Wing Nut
screws
Figure 4-5. VXC Mounting Stand
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4-6-3 Earth Ground the Monltor

If I.S. grounding is required, follow the steps below to earth ground the VXC monitor:
CAUTION
Do not solder earth ground connections. Ensure that earth ground
connections are made in non-hazardous areas.
1. Using a solderless terminal lug, fasten a No. 8 solid copper wire to

the I.S. grounding lug on the back of the VXC (Figure 3-3).
2. Drive a clean, copper-clad grounding rod that is eight feet long and
l/2-inch in diameter into the ground so that just enough of the rod is
exposed to attach a l/2-inch ground clamp.
3. Use a l/2-inch ground clamp to make a secure compression
connection between the free end of the copper wire and the
grounding rod. Keep the distance between the monitor and
grounding rod at a minimum.
4-6-4 Connect AC Power Cable to Monitor

Follow the steps below to connect the AC power cable to the VXC monitor.
1. Strip back wire insulation l/4 inch from the free end of the power
cable: then crimp terminal spades onto wires.
2. Open the monitor rear door and route the end of the power cable
with terminals through the cable gland, as shown in Figure 4-6.
3. Observe wire color-coding and connect terminals to terminal strip as

shown for the monochrome monitor in Figure 4-6: black to red (AC
hot), white to white (AC neutral), green to green (ground).
4. Tighten cable gland nut until cable is secured.
Do not connect AC power cable to AC power source until

completing Steps 1 through 7 of the Installation Overview
presented in Paragraph 4-3.
4-6-5 Check Transformer Cable Plug for Color Monitor

Refer to Figure 74 and ensure that the transformer cable is plugged into the correct jack for the
input voltage that will be applied. If the input vottage will be 120 VAC, the top jack should be
used. If the input voltage will be 240 VAC, the bottom jack should be used. Only one jack is
available at any one time.
If the the transformer cable is plugged into the incorrect jack for the input voltage that will be
applied, unplug the cable; then remove the transformer plate (PN 220094), turn the plate over
and reattach the plate. The correct jack is now available and the transformer cable can be
plugged into it.

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Figure 4-6. AC Power Connections - VXC Monochrome Monitor
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4-7 STEP THREE: INSTALL THE VXC KEYPAD

To install the VXC keypad, follow the steps below:
1. Select a location for the keypad. Consider the following:
. the driller must have an unobstructed view of all rig floor
activities and be able to view the VXC monitor while
operating the keypad
. the mounting dimensions and cable connector access, as
shown in Figure 4-7
. although the keypad is watertight, it should be mounted in a
protected !ocation, when possible
. proper routing of all cables (Paragraph 4-4)
2. Secure the keypad to a mounting bracket or to pan of the rig

structure with two, 3/8-inch bolts. If this is not possible, then use tie
wraps to secure the keypad to a stand or to the rig structure.
3. Connect the keypad to the monitor by connecting one end of cable
P/N 218346 to the six-socket connector on the keypad (Figure 4-7)
and the other end to the six-socket connector on the rear door of
the monitor (Figure 3-3).
7.40
(180 mm)
--
To Alarm Horn To CID Monftor
T I I41.90
cotltlul Box
(l2Eftrl, (48 mm)
MinimumDistancefor
ConnectorAccess
Figure 4-7. Mounting Dimensions: VXC Keypad
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4-8 STEP FOUR: INSTALL THE ALARM HORN CONTROL BOX

To install the alarm horn control box, follow the steps below:
1. Select a location for the control box. Consider the following:
the alarm horn control box may be mounted in any
nonhazardous area or in hazardous areas classified as
Class I, Division 2, Groups C and D.
the horn control box must be located near the driller’s station
so that the alarm horn can be heard over normal rig
operating noise
the horn control box should be mounted in a protected
location, when possible
the horn control box must be able to connect to a 115 VAC.
power source
the signal cable connecting the horn control box to the VXC
keypad is 30 feet long; thus, the horn control box must be
located within 30 feet of the keypad
the mounting dimensions and connector access, as shown
in Figure 4-8
proper routing of all cables (Paragraph 4-4)
5.00
(127 mm) -
I
t-
To CID 60
Keypad (127 mm)
Minimum Distance for
Connector Access
I
Figure 4-8. Mounting Dimensions: Alarm Horn Control Box
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2. Secure the horn control box to a mounting bracket or to part of the

rig structure with four, 3/8-inch bolts. If this is not possible, then use
tie wraps to secure the control box to a stand or to the rig structure.
3. Earth ground the control box by following the steps below:

a. Use a solderless terminal lug to fasten a No. 8 solid copper
wire to the I.S. grounding lug on the control box (Figure 4-9).
b. If a grounding rod will be used, drive a clean, copperclad
grounding rod that is eight feet long and l/2-inch in diameter
into the ground so that just enough of the rod is exposed to
attach a In-inch ground clamp.
c. Use a l/2-inch ground clamp to make a secure compression
grounding rod, or use an appropriate-sized ground clamp to
make a secure compression connection with the rig
substructure.
Ensure that all connecting surfaces are bare metal and
completely free of grease, paint or oxidation and that the
distance between the control box and rig substructure or
grounding rod is minimal.
CAUTION
Do not solder earth ground connections. Ensure that earth
ground connections are made in nonhazardous areas.
4. Connect the control box to the VXC keypad by fastening one end of
cable P/N 231131 to the three-socket connector on the keypad
(Figure 4-7) and the other end to the like connector on the control
box (Figure 4-8). Ensure proper routing of cable (Paragraph 4-4).
5. If the control box is UL Listed, an AC power cable that meets the

local codes must be connected. To connect the cable, follow the
steps below:
a. Strip back wire insulation l/4 inch from the free end of the
power cable; then crimp terminal spades onto wires.
b. Open the control box and route the end of the power cable
containing terminals through the cable gland, as shown in
Figure 4-9.
c. Connect the black wire to the black wire extending from the
fuse by butt splicing the two.
d. Connect the white wire to the terminal strip.
e. Connect the green wire to the I.S. ground lug.

f. Tighten cable gland nut until cable is secured.

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o-
AC Power Cable/
- Cable Gland
0
I.S. Ground Lug
Figure 4-9. Alarm Horn Control Box: AC Power Connections

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4-9 STEP FIVE: CONNECT T-POT NETWORK CABLE TO VXC AND DAQ
To connect the T-POT network cable between the VXC and DAQ, follow the steps below:
1. Connect BNC plugs (P/N 949914-008) to both ends of an FIG-59U
coaxial cable (P/N 946900-001). Refer to Paragraph 4-l 3 for the
procedure to assemble soldertess BNC plugs.
2. Refer to Figure 4-10 and connect one end of this cable to the BNC
jack on the base of the DAQ.
3. Connect the free end of the cable to the BNC jack on the rear door
of the VXC monitor (Figure 3-3).
4. When possible, ensure that the cable is not in walkways, wet areas
or near power cables, and is not exposed to sharp wrners that
could wear through insulation. Secure and support the cable every
three to four feet with nylon tie wraps.
An additional VXC may be connected to the T-POT network cable by connecting a 75 ohm BNC
“T” fitting to either the BNC jack on the base of the DAQ or the BNC jack on the rear door of the
VXC, and then connecting the devices using RG-59U coaxial cables.
BNC Jack
Figure 4-l 0. DAQ to T-POT Network Cable Connect

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4-10 STEP SIX: INSTALL SLAVE MONITORS

One VXC can support up to three slave monitors. Slave monitors must be installed in
non-hazardous locations, typically in the company man’s or tool pusher’s trailer. This section
explains how to connect one or more slave monitors to a VXC.
NOTE
The brand and model of slave monitors may vary. For information specific
to the monitor, refer to the owner’s manual that accompanies the monitor.
4-l&1 How to Install a Single Slave Monitor

To install a single slave monitor to the system, follow the steps below:
1. Connect a BNC-to-UHF adaptor (P/N 949889-050) to the slave
monitor VIDEO IN connector.
2. Refer to Paragraph 4-l 3 and connect BNC plugs (P/N 949914-008)
to both ends of an RG59U coaxial cable (P/N 946900-001).
3. Earth ground an I.S. video barrier (P/N 219620) as follows:
a. Clamp a No. 8 solid copper wire to the solderless terminal lug
on the barrier.
b. Drive a clean, copper-clad grounding rod that is eight feet long

and l/2-inch in diameter into the ground so that just enough of
the rod is exposed to attach a l/2-inch ground clamp.

grounding rod. Keep the distance between the barrier and
grounding rod minimal.
4. Connect the BNC plug on the I.S. video barrier to the UHF adaptor
on the slave monitor.
NOTE
If adequate clearance is not available to attach the video barrfer to
the slave monitor, construct a short cable (12” maximum) to connect
the two. To do this, connect a BNC jack (P/N 949914-025) to one
end of an RG59U coaxial cable and refer to Paragraph 4-13 to
connect a BNC plug (P/N 949914-008) to the other end.
5. Connect the cable constructed in Step 2 to the I.S. video barrier and
to the “slave video out” BNC jack on the VXC rear panel (Figure
3-3).
6. Set the impedance of the slave monitor to 75 ohms and set the DC
Restoration switch to “OFF”.
NOTE
If the DC Restoration switch is set to “ON”, the brightness adjust will
not operate properly and, when no signal is being received, the
display screen will appear black.

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4-10-2 How to Install Multiple Slave Monitors

To install two (or three) slave monitors, follow the steps below:
1. Connect a BNC-to-UHF adaptor (P/N 949889-050) to the slave

monitor VIDEO IN connector.
2. Refer to Paragraph 4-13 to connect BNC plugs (P/N 949914-008) to

both ends of two (or three) RG59U coaxial cables (P/N 946900-001).
3. Ground an I.S. video barrier (P/N 219620) as follows:

a. Clamp a No. 8 solid copper wire to the solderless terminal lug
on the barrier.
b. Drive a clean, copper-clad grounding rod that is eight feet long
and, l/2-inch in diameter into the ground so that just enough of
the rod is exposed to attach a l/2-inch ground clamp.
grounding rod. Keep the distance between the barrier and
grounding rod minimal.
4. Connect the BNC plug on the IS. video barrier to the UHF adaptor
on the slave monitor.
NOTE
If clearance is not adequate to attach the video barrier to the
monitor, construct a short cable (12” maximum) to connect the
two. To do this, connect a BNC jack (P/N 949914-025) to one
end of an RG59U coaxial cable and refer to Paragraph 4-l 3 to
connect a BNC plug (P/N 949914-008) to the other end.
5. Connect a cable from Step 2 to the video barrier and to the “slave
video out” BNC jack on the VXC rear panel (Figure 3-3).
Set the impedance of the slave monitor to “HIGH” and set the DC
‘. Rrn switch to “CFF”. NOTE .
If the DC Restoratron swrtch IS set to “ON”, the bnghtness

adjust knob will not operate properly and, when no signal is
being received, the display screen will be black.
7. To add another slave monitor, connect a cable assembled in Step 2

to the “VIDEO OUT’ BNC jack on the monitor connected in Step 4
and to the BNC jack labeled “VIDEO IN” on the second monitor.
8. If no more slave monitors will be added, set the impedance of the

second monitor to 75 ohms and the DC Restoration switch to “OFF”.
If a third monitor will be added, set the impedance of the second

monitor to “HIGH”. Then add the third monitor by connecting a
cable to the “VIDEO OUT” jack on the second slave monitor and to
the “VIDEO IN” jack on the third monitor. Set the impedance on the
third monitor to 75 ohms and the DC Restoration switch to “OFF”.

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4-l 1 STEP SEVEN: PURGE THE VXC MONITOR

If the monitor is installed in a Class I Division 1 area, a Type X purge is required. lf lt is installed
in a Class I Division 2 area, a Type 2 purge is required. Dry nitrogen is recommended for
purging; however, rig air or any other inert gas may be used, provided it meets with local safety
code requirements and is clean and dry.
Refer to Figure 4-l 1 and follow the steps below to purge the monitor.
1. If rig air or instrument air is used, use an instrument air

filter-regulator assembly (PN 270244-l 03, Manual No. 26-58), with
a setting of 10 psig (69 kPa). When 10 pslg is obtained, proceed to
Step 7.
If dry nitrogen is used, place a dry nitrogen cylinder, with purge
system, as close to the monitor as possible, without hindering rig
operation and proceed to Step 2.
2. Secure the cylinder to a rigid part of the rig structure.
3. Connect a length of nylon tubing from the flow rate meter on the
nitrogen tank to the purge inlet on the monitor rear door.
4. Ensure that the monitor faceplate is securely fastened to the
enclosure and that the rear door is securely closed.
5. Ensure that the gas regulator valve on the nitrogen tank is OFF.
Then slowly open the nitrogen cylinder valve until the valve is
completely open.
6. Open the gas regulator valve on the nitrogen cylinder until a 10 psig
(69 kPa) reading is observed on the outlet pressure gauge.
7. Fully open the Low Flow Rate Adjust knob. Turn the High Flow
Rate Adjust knob until the high purge rate indicator shows a flow
rate of 75 scfh. (The low purge rate indicator should read
maximum.)
8. Maintain the 75 scfh purge rate for 7 minutes. Air is exhausted from
the monitor enclosure through the relief vent on the rear door.
9. After purging at 75 scfh for 7 minutes, ensure that the green LED
(normal purge indicator) is blinking. Then use the monitor’s high
flow rate adjust knob to reduce the flow rate until the high purge rate
indicator shows minimum flow, or near minimum flow. The green
LED must continue to blink when the high purge rate indicator
shows minimum flow, or near minimum flow; if the red LED blinks
during adjustment, increase the flow rate.

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Chapter 4 VISULOGGER XC GRAPHICS DISPLAY glXC)
Cylinder Pressure Meter

Cyllnder Valve
Outlet Pressure Gauge
\
Gas Regulator Valve
Flow Rate Meter
~- Dry Nitrogen Cylinder
T Nylon Tubing 7
Nwnal Purge Abnormal Purge

LED lndlcator (Green) LED Indicator (Red) High Purge Rate
\ \ , lndktor
Hlgh Flow Rate Adjust Knob
Low Purge Rate

lndii
(O- l.OSCFH)
Relief Vent
ExmnalPressure
Port
Purge Inlet
Figure 4-l 1. Nitrogen Tank and VXC Purge Features

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4-12 STEP EIGHT: CONNECT TO AC POWER SOURCE

After performing the appropriate steps described in Paragraphs 4-5 through 4-l 1, for each system
component, connect the AC power cord to the AC source.
When power is applied to the VXC monitor and the VXC processor has booted up, a self-test is
run. Then a default VXC screen is displayed and configuration information is downloaded from
the DAQ; messages indicating this process are displayed in the message bar on the display
screen (Figure 5-l). When downloading is complete, the VXC software version number and
creation date are displayed in the message bar.
To adjust the brightness of the VXC screen, turn the brightness adjust knob (Figure 3-2) to the left
or right, as needed.
Hazardous voltages are present inside the VXC monitor. Exercise extreme
care when adjusting contrast.
4-13 HOW TO ASSEMBLE SOLDERLESS BNC PLUGS

Refer to Figure 4-l 2 and follow the steps below to connect solderfess BNC plugs (P/N
949914-008) to RG-59U coaxial cables:
1. Trim the cable so that at least 9/i 6 of an inch of center conductor is
showing (View A).
CAUTION
Do not nick the center conductor or outer shield.
2. Twist the outer shield clockwise so that at least l/32-inch of inner

dielectric is showing (View 6).
NOTE
Ensure that the outer shield is free of stray or loose wires. Stray
or loose wires may cause shorts.
3. Carefully insert the center conductor into the back end of the
connector, ensuring that the center conductor is in the guide hole of
the connector (View C).
4. Firmly push the cable in as far as possible.
NOTE
If the conductor is not in place, approximately l/8-inch of the
center conductor will remain showing.
5. Screw the connector on to the cable (View D).

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Figure 4-l 2. BNC Plug Assembly

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OPERATION
5-l INTRODUCTlON
The VXC is a monitor, with attaching keypad, used to display and monitor sensor data. This
chapter explains how to use the VXC keypad to create and edit display screens, set alarm limits,
control the attached alarm horn, and control channel functions (i.e. activate/deactivate channels,
zero channel values, etc.).
Note that VXC screens can also be created and edited using TOTAL Configuration and
Calibration Software (refer to Chapter 9, Manual 60-40).
5-2 VXC DISPLAYS

A typical VXC display is presented in Figure 5-I. VXC displays contain three types of information:
. &i;wl data - displayed numerically, in horizontal bar graphs and in vertical strip
. status lines - present information about the current VXC screen, alarms, etc.
. menu bar - lists the VXC functions available
Screen Name Rig Activity P rimaty Channel Bar G[aph Labels Date/7ime
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6-2-l Channel Data

Six VXC screen types are available for displaying channel data. As Figure 5-I shows, channel
data can be displayed numerically, in horizontal bar graphs and in vertical strip charts. Refer to
Paragraph 5-3 for a description of how channel data is displayed on each of the six VXC screen
types.
6-2-2 Status Lines

As Figure 5-I shows, each VXC screen contains two status lines.
Status Line 1 is displayed along the top of the screen. It contains the five fields described below:
Screen Name -the name assigned to the screen using the VXC ADD SCREEN function.
Note that screen names can also be assigned using TOTAL Configuration and
Calibration Software.
Rig Activity - Rig activities that are configured for the VXC are displayed here. A rig activity
is a category, such as drilling or tripping, under which related screens might be stored
so that only screens pertinent to the current rig activity are displayed. For example,
only screens displaying channels related to drilling might be stored under DRILLING.
Primary Channel - The value of the primary channel is displayed in the top center of all VXC
screens. The Primary Channel is specified from the VXC Device Configuration
screen of the TOTAL Configuration and Calibration Software (Manual 60-40).
Bar Graph Labels - tells which label (Limits, Marks, Peaks or Scales) is currently displayed
above the horizontal bar graphs
Date/Time - the current date and time are displayed on all VXC screens.
Status Line 2 is displayed along the bottom of each VXC screen, above the Menu Bar. It contains
the three fields summarized below:
Master Horn Status - tells whether the master horn is ON or OFF. If the master horn is OFF,
then no alarms will sound, even if individual channel horns are turned ON and
channel data values exceed the alarm limits.
Message Bar - displays the version number and date of VXC software. If communication
problems arise between the VXC and DAQ, a message is displayed here.
Channel Alarm Status - displays ALARMS ACTIVE if any channel in the system is in alarm;
if no channels are in alarm, then ALARMS INACTIVE is displayed. To see which
channels are in alarm, press the ALARM PAGE key on the VXC keypad (Table 5-3).
6-2-3 Menu Bars

Menu bars are displayed at the bottom of each VXC screen. The VXC’s 19 main functions are
distributed over the five menu bars shown below.
Menu Bar 1: 1 Limits 2 Marks 3 Peaks 4 Bar Scales 5 Strip Charts 6 Screens 7 Modify Channel 8 Zero Channel 0 More
Menu Bar 2: 1 Active Channels 2 Enable/Disable Limits 3 Enable/Disable Peak OMOR
Menu Bar3: 1 Edii Screen 2 AddScreen 3 DeleteScreen 0 More
Menu Bar 4: 1 Set Time/Date 2 Set Depth 3 Messages Oh
Menu Bar 5: 1 Set Device ID 2 Set Color 3 Archive Data 4 Clear All Archives 0 More

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If a menu bar has been displayed for more than 30 seconds without operator input, it is
automatically removed from the display. Menu Bar 1 is always displayed first. To view Menu Bar
1 when no menu bar is displayed, press any key. To view Menu Bar 1 from any of the other menu
bars, press EXIT. To view Menu Bars 2 through 4, press 0 from the previous menu bar. Menu
Bar 5 should be accessed by qualified personnel only. Contact Field Engineering for instructions
on how to view this menu bar.
Table 5-1 summarizes each menu function and lists the paragraph that describes the function.
Table 6-l. Menu Bar Functions
Function Dsscrlptlon Parsgraph
LIMITS Display alarm limits above horizontal bar graphs on current 58-2
screen: edit alarm limits for displayed channels.
MARKS Display alarm limit SymbOlS (LL, L, H, Hi) above horizontal bar 5-9-i
graphs on current screen.
PEAKS Display peak channel values above horizontal bar graphs on the 5-9-3
current screen; reset peak values of left alpha channels.
BAR SCALES Display left and right bar scale values above horizontal bar graphs 5-9-4
on current screen; edit bar scale values.
STRIP CHARTS Select left and right scale values and recorder for strip charts 5-10
displayed.
SCREENS Display screens available under the current rig activity. 5-l 2-1
MODIFY CHANNEL Edit current values of displayed channels that were designated as 5-l l-l
“Operator can modify channel” in SYSTEM/DAQ Channel
Configuration of TOTAL Configuration and Calibration Software
(Manual 60-40).
ZERO CHANNEL Zero current values of displayed channels that were designated as 5-11-2
“Operator can zero channel” in SYSTEMIDAQ Channel
Configuration of TOTAL Configuration and Calibration Software
(Manual 60-40).
MORE Display the next menu bar. --
ACTIVE CHANNELS Change displayed channels from “active” to “inactive” and vice 5-11-3
versa. Data values of active channels may be used to compute
values of derived channels, whereas data values of inactive
channels may not. This function is only available to channels
designated as “Operator can activate channel” in SYSTEM/DAQ
Channel Configuration of TOTAL Configuration and Calibration
Software (Manual 60-40).
ENABLE/DISABLE Change alarm limits of displayed channels from “enabled” to 5-6-l

LIMITS “disabled” and vice versa. When disabled, limits are not displayed
and cannot be edited using the VXC keypad.
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Table 6-l. Menu Bar Functions (Continued)
Function Descrlptlon Paragraph
ENABLE/DISABLE Enable (display) or disable (remove from display) peak data 5-9-2
PEAK values and indicators for channels currently displayed on
horizontal bar graphs. When disabled, peak values and peak
indicators are not displayed.
EDIT SCREEN Add and delete alpha channels, add strip charts, change the strip 5-l 2-2
chart recorder, and change the rig activities under which a screen
is available.
ADD SCREEN Add a new display screen. 5-12-14
DELETE SCREEN Delete a screen from the current rig activity or from all rig activities. 5-12-15
SET TIME/DATE Change the time and date displayed on screen. 5-l 1-4
SET DEPTH Change the value for depth on all screens. 5-11-5
MESSAGES Not implemented. --
SET DEVICE ID Designate the VXC as VXC #O, #l, #2, #3, #4 or #5. 5-13-1
SET COLOR Designate the VXC for color or black and white mode. 5-13-2
ARCHIVE DATA View the following: the number of channels using the recorder 5-13-3
and the recorder update rate; the recorder capacity (i.e. maximum
number of channels and amount of time that the recorder can
hold; the number of records that the recorder can hold and the
number of records that are currently held.
CLEAR ALL Clears all records held by all recorders. 5-13-4

ARCHIVES

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5-3 VXC SCREEN TYPES

Six VXC screen types are available for displaying real-time channel data numerically and/or
graphically. The main features of the six screen types are presented in Table 5-2 and illustrated
in Figures 5-2 through 5-7.
Table 5-2. VXC Screen Types
Screen Type Left Alpha Horizontal Bar Right Alpha Strip Chart
Channels Graphs? Channels Channels
No Strip Charts I up to 10 I Yes I Upto 10 I
One Strip Chart I upto 10 I Yes I None I One
Two Strip Charts I Upto 10 I Yes I None I Two
Three Strip Charts Upto 10 I No I None I Three
X - Y Chart* I up to 10 I No I None I None
Five Strip Charts I None I No I None I Five
* Designed for use with Drilloff Software only.
5-3-l Alpha Channels

Alpha channel data is displayed numerically and updated at least once per second. On the NO
STRIP CHARTS, ONE STRIP CHART and TWO STRIP CHARTS screen types, data for alpha
channels in the left column (left alpha channels) is also displayed in horizontal bar graphs to the
right of channel data values (Figures 5-2, 5-3 and 5-4).
5-3-2 Strip Chart Channels

Channels whose data is displayed graphically on vertical strip charts are “strip chart channels”.
The rate that channel values are plotted on strip charts is determined by the recorder selected for
the strip chart (Paragraph 5-l O-2). Below each chart, the current channel value is displayed and
updated at least once per second.
5-3-3 Channel Alarm Indicator

When any channel value exceeds its user-specified alarm limits, the value is displayed in reverse
video (for example, BIT WEIGHT in Figure 5-5).
5-3-4 Channel Alarm Horn Indicator

When the alarm horn for an alpha channel is disabled, the symbol @ is displayed to the left of
the channel name (for example, BIT WEIGHT and TIME ON BIT in Figure 5-2). This indicator
applies only to alpha channels.
5-3-5 “lnacthre Channel” Indicator

When a channel is “inactive”, its data values are not used to calculate values of derived channels.
On the VXC screen, a horizontal line is drawn through inactive channel names, but the channel
values continue to be displayed and updated (see PIT VOLUME 4 in Figures 5-2 and 5-7).

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5-3-6 Horizontal Bar Graphs

Each horizontal bar graph displays data for the alpha channel to its left. Four types of information
can be displayed above and/or on these graphs:
l LIMITS - alarm limit values (Paragraph 5-8-2)
. MARKS - symbols representing alarm limits (Paragraph 5-9-l)
. PEAKS - peak data values (Paragraph 5-9-3)
BAR SCALES - the values selected for the left and right ends of the graphs
l (Paragraph 5-9-4)
Refer to Figure 5-8 for examples of bar graphs containing limits, marks, peaks and bar scales.
5-3-7 The NO STRIP CHARTS Screen

This screen type is illustrated in Figure 5-2. It can be used to display data for up to 20 channels.
From left to right the screen contains:
. up to 10 left alpha channels - numerical display of channel data, updated at least
once per second; channel value is displayed in reverse video if the channel is in alarm
. horizontal bar graphs - graphical displays of left alpha channel data, updated at the
same rate as left alpha channels
. up to 10 right alpha channels - numerical display of channel data, updated at least
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5-3-8 The ONE STRIP CHART Screen

This screen type can be used to display data for up to 11 channels. From left to right the screen
contains:
. up to 10 alpha channels - numerical display of channel data, updated at least once
per second; channel value is displayed in reverse video if the channel is in alarm
. horizontal bar graphs - graphical displays of alpha channels, updated at the same
rate as left alpha channels
. one stdp chart - graphical display of one channel; current channel value is displayed
numencally below the chart, updated at least once per second and displayed in
reverse video if the channel is in alarm
Figure 5-3 is a typical ONE STRIP CHART screen.
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5-3-9 The TWO STRIP CHARTS Screen

contains:
. horizontal bar graphs - graphical displays of alpha channels, updated at the same
rate as left alpha channels
. two strip charts - graphical displays of two channels; current channel values are
displayed numerically below the charts, updated at least once per second and
displayed in reverse video if the channel is in alarm
Figure 5-4 is a typical TWO STRIP CHARTS screen.
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5-3-10 The THREE STRIP CHARTS Screen

contains:
. three strlp charts - graphical displays of three channels; current channel values are
displayed numerically below the charts, updated at least once per second and
displayed in reverse video if the channel is in alarm
Figure 5-5 is a typical THREE STRIP CHARTS screen.
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5-3-l 1 The X - Y CHART Screen

This screen type is designed for use with “Drilloff” software. Without “Drilloff” software, the
screen can be used to display data for up to 14 channels. From left to right, the screen contains:
. up to 10 alpha channels - numerical display of channel data, updated more than
. large 4 channel chart - graphical display of data from four channels, plotted on one
chart
Figure 5-6 is a typical X - Y Chart screen.
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5-3-12 The FlVE STRIP CHARTS Screen

This screen displays data for up to five channels, in strip charts. Current channel values are
displayed numerically below the charts and updated at least once per second. If the channel is in
alarm, the channel value is displayed in reverse video.
Figure 5-7 is a typical FIVE STRIP CHARTS screen.
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1. LlMlTS
a. All limits ENABLED: Low low = 1700, Low =
2000, High = 2400, High high = 2700
1700 2700
b. Low low and High hi h limits ENABLED:
Low low = 1700, Higa high = 2700
C. Low and High limits ENABLED:

Low = 2000, High = 2400
2. MARKS LLLHHH
a. Marks displayed for 1a.
b. Marks displayed for Low limit of 2700 L HL H

and High limit of 1700. Low low and
High high limits DISABLED.
c. Marks dis layed for Low limit of 2200

and High Pimtt of 2300. Low low and
High high limits DISABLED.
d. Marks displayed for Low low limit of

2500 and Low limit of 2000. High high
and High limits DISABLED.
e. Marks displayed for Low low limit of

1000 and Low limit of 1100. High high
and High limits DISABLED.
3. PEAKS
Peak displayed for high channel value of
2900.
4. BAR SCALES
Left bar scale value of 0 and Right bar
scale value of 3000 displayed.
Figure 5-8. Horizontal Bar Graph Displays for Left Bar Scale Value of 0, Right Bar Scale Value of
3000, and Channel Value of 2750.

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6-4 THE VXC KEYPAD

The VXC keypad is used to perform all VXC display functions. The keypad is shown in Figure
5-9 and the keys are summarized in Table 5-3.
To perform the screen menu functions summarized in Table 5-1, use the keys on the left half of
the keypad (0 through 9, “.‘I and “-“), along with the arrow keys and the ENTER and EXIT keys.
The right half of the keypad contains labeled function keys (HORN, RIG ACT, etc.). To perform a
labeled key function, simply press the key. For example, press the RIG ACT key to change to the
next available rig activity.
Figure 5-9. The VXC Keypad

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Table 5-3. Summary of VXC Keypad Keys
VXC Key Descrlptlon
o-7 Used to select menu functions from menu bars.
0 Used when a menu bar is displayed, to display the next menu bar.
o-9, “.‘I Used to enter channel data values, alarm limits, bar scales, etc.
11-w Used if a hyphen is part of a screen name or date or if a value is negative.
HORN Used from any screen to toggle between MASTER HORN ON and MASTER
HORN OFF. When the master horn is ON, an alarm will sound each time any
limit is exceeded. When the master horn is OFF, no alarms will sound, even if
individual channel horns are ON and data values fall outside the alarm limits.
CHNL ALARM Used to change the alarm horn setting for channels on the current screen.
When an alarm horn is disabled, the symbol @ is displayed to the left of the
channel name. Paragraph 5-4-l explains how to use CHNL ALARM.
ALARM PAGE A toggle key used from any screen to display the ALARM PAGE screen (Figure
5-10, Paragraph 5-4-2) containing all channels currently in alarm.
ALARM ACK Used from any screen to temporarily disable the alarm horn for a channel in
alarm. If the channel values return to normal and then exceed the alarm limits
again, or if another channel’s alarm limits are exceeded, the alarm will sound.
BIT WT ZERO Zeroes the BIT WEIGHT channel.
G/L ZERO Zeroes the GAIN/LOSS channel.
ACC FILL ZERO Zeroes the ACCUM/FILL channel.
ACC DRILL ZERO Zeroes the ACCUM/DRILL channel.
EXIT used to:

Disregard a data entry and return to the previous menu option.
Exit a function in progress without saving the changes made.
Return to the first menu bar from any other menu bar.
RIG ACT Used to change to the next activity in the rig activity string. If the current screen
is available under the new rig activity, it remains on screen; if not, the first
screen assigned to the new rig activity is displayed.
HELP Currently not available.
ENTER Used to enter commands and data values.
Arrow Keys Used to:

- Highlight menu functions on the menu bar
- Select channels or other values on the screen for editing
- Up / Down arrow keys spell out screen names (Paragraph 5-12-14)
- Left arrow key moves cursor to the left and Right arrow key moves cursor to
the right when spelling out screen names
- Left arrow key used as a “backspace” key when entering data values

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6-4-l How to Use the CHNL ALARM Key

The CHNL ALARM key is used to enable or disable alarm horns for displayed channels. If the
horn is disabled, it will not sound when channel value exceeds an alarm limit. The disabled alarm
symbol @ is displayed to the left of all channels with disabled alarm horns.
To use CHNL ALARM, follow the steps below:
1. From the desired screen, press the CHNL ALARM key. The name
of the first alpha channel on the screen is highlighted and a
message similar to the following is displayed:
“CHANNEL NAME” CHANNEL ALARM IS CURRENTLY ENABLED, PRESS ENTER TO DISABLE
where “CHANNEL NAME” is the name of the highlighted channel.
2. To change the alarm horn setting of the selected channel, press
ENTER.
To change the alarm horn setting of a channel other than the one
selected, use the anow keys to highlight the appropriate channel
and then press ENTER.
The horn setting is changed and the disabled alarm symbol @ is
displayed or removed, as the case may be. The next channel name
is highlighted and a message similar to that in Step 1 is displayed.
3. Repeat Step 2, as needed, to enable or disable alarm horns.

4. To exit CHNL ALARM, press EXIT.
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OPERATION MANUAL 6040
5-4-2 The ALARM PAGE Screen

The ALARM PAGE screen is displayed when the ALARM PAGE key is pressed. It is a NO STRIP
CHARTS screen that displays channels currently in alarm, up to 20 channels. The channels are
arranged by logical channel number, with the lowest channel number corresponding to the first
channel in the upper left corner. Figure 5-l 0 is an example of an ALARM PAGE screen.
Limits, marks, peaks and bar scales can be displayed and/or edited for channels displayed on
this screen. To exit the ALARM PAGE screen and display the previous screen, press the ALARM
PAGE key again.
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Figure 5-l 0. ALARM PAGE Screen

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VISULOGGER XC GRAPHICS DISPLAY (i/XC) Chapter 5
5-5 HOW TO SELECT MENU ITEMS

There are two ways to select menu items:
l press the number key assigned to the item or
. use an arrow key to highlight the item and then press ENTER.
When an item is selected, the menu bar is replaced by either instructions or another menu bar.
5-6 ERROR MESSAGES

Table 5-4 summarizes the error messages that may be displayed during VXC operation.
Table 5-4. Error Message Summary
Error Message Description
NO VALID OR ENABLED FIELDS ON The field type required for the selected function (alpha channel
THIS SCREEN FOR THIS FUNCTION or strip chart channel) is either not displayed or is not enabled.
ABORTED TEXT ENTRY EXIT kev DreSSed durina text entrv.
FUNCTION ABORTED EXIT key pressed during function entry.
MAXIMUM SCREENS ALREADY Displayed if attempting to add more than 20 screens. No more
DEFINED than 20 screens may be assigned to a VXC.
SCREEN ALREADY FULL All available channel wsitions on current screen are filled.

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5-7 VXC MENU BAR FUNCTIONS

The remainder of this chapter explains how to use the 21 VXC Menu Bar functions. The
functions are discussed in groups, as follows:
. Alarm Limit Functions - describes functions that relate to setting and displaying
alarm limits.
. Horizontal Bar Graph Functions - describes the functions used to display or edit
horizontal bar graphs.
l Strip Chart Functions - describes functions relating to strip chart displays.
l Channel Value Functions - describes functions that affect channel data values.
l Screen Functions - describes functions that relate to setting up screens for data
display.
. Device Functions - includes functions that describe the VXC.
5-8 ALARM LIMIT FUNCTIONS

Two Menu Bar functions are used to display and/or edit alarm limits. They are summarized in
Table 5-5 and described in Paragraphs 5-8-l and 5-8-2.
Table 5-5. Alarm Llmlt Functions
Function Description Paragraph
ENABLE/DISABLE Used either to ENABLE channel alarm limits so that they can be 5-8-l
LIMITS edited using the LIMITS function and displayed above horizontal bar
graphs, or to DISABLE channel alarm limits so that they cannot be
edited and are not displayed.
LIMITS Used to edit a channel alarm limits and to display alarm limits above 5-8-2
5-8-l Enable / Disable Limits

For each channel, individual alarm limits (Low low, Low, High, High high) can be either ENABLED
or DISABLED. Use the ENABLE/DISABLE LIMITS function to ENABLE or DISABLE alarm limits.
If a limit is ENABLED, the LIMITS function can be used to:
. edit the limit value
l ;@&the limit value above the horizontal bar graph if the channel is a left alpha
If a limit is DISABLED, it cannot be displayed or edited using the LIMITS function.

The procedure for using ENABLE/DISABLE LIMITS is different for alpha channels and strip chart
channels. The following procedure explains how to ENABLE/DISABLE alpha and strip chart
channels.

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1. From Menu Bar 2, select ENABLUDISABLE LIMITS. “LIMITS” is

displayed in the Bar Graph Status field, the Low Low alarm limit for
the first alpha channel is highlighted and a message similar to the
following is displayed:
“CHANNEL NAME” LO LO LIMIT IS CURRENTLY ENABLED/DISABLED, PRESS ENTER TO DlSABLEiENABLE
where “CHANNEL NAME” is the name of the highlighted channel

and “ENABLED/DISABLED” describes whether the highlighted limit
in ENABLED or DISABLED.
2. To change the highlighted alarm limit from ENABLED to DISABLED,

or vice versa, press ENTER.
To change the setting for an alpha channel limit other than the
highlighted one, use the arrow keys to highlight the limit and press
ENTER.
If the limit is now ENABLED, “0.0” is displayed as the limit value. If
the channel is now DISABLED, its limit value remains on screen.
The next alarm limit is automatically highlighted.
3. To change alarm limit settings for other alpha channels on the
current screen, repeat Step 2.
To change the setting for a strip chart channel, use the arrow keys
to highlight the desired strip chart channel name and press ENTER.
The following message is displayed:
PRESS ENTER TO ENTER ENABLE/DISABLE “CHANNEL NAME” LIMITS OR ARROW KEYS TO SELECT
4. Press ENTER. Depending upon how the alarm limits are set for this
channel, a menu similar to the following is displayed, with the first
option (1 ENABLE LO LO LIMIT) highlighted:
1 ENABLE LO LO LIMIT 2 DISABLE LOW LIMIT 3 DISABLE HIGH LIMIT 4 ENABLE HI HI LIMIT
5. To change the setting of the Low low limit, press ENTER.

To change the setting of another limit for the selected channel, use
the arrow keys to highlight the option and press ENTER. The limit
is changed and the menu in Step 4 is displayed with the first option
highlighted.
6. Repeat Step 5, as needed, to change alarm limit settings for the

selected strip chart channel.
7. When all edits have been made to the selected channel, press
EXIT. The message in Step 3 is displayed.
8. To edit another strip chart channel, use the arrow keys to highlight
the channel name; then repeat Steps 4 through 7, as needed.
9. When all edits have been made, press EXIT. ENABLED limits are
displayed and Menu Bar 2 is displayed.

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5-6-2 Limits
Alarm limits are initially specified from the VXC Channel Configuration screen during system
configuration (refer to Manual 60-40). However, ENABLED limits can be edited at the VXC and
displayed above horizontal bar graphs on VXC screens using the LIMITS function. Figure 5-8
shows typical LIMITS displays.
To display ENABLED alarm limits, follow Steps 1 and 10 below. To display and edit ENABLED
alarm limits, follow Steps 1 through 10:
1. From Menu Bar 1, select LIMITS. ENABLED alarm limits are
displayed above each bar graph, “LIMITS” is displayed in the Bar
Graph Status field and the first ENABLED alpha channel limit is
highlighted. A message similar to the following is displayed:
ENTER “CHANNEL NAME” II LIMIT NAME”: OR ARROW KEYS TO SELECT
where “CHANNEL NAME” is the highlighted channel name and
“LIMIT NAME” is the name of the first ENABLED limit (i.e. “Low
low”).
2. To edit the highlighted limit, key-in a new value and press ENTER.
To edit limits a different limit, use the arrow keys to highlight the
limit; then key-in a new value and press ENTER.
The new alarm limit is displayed, the next ENABLED limit is
highlighted and a message similar to the one in Step 1 is displayed.
3. Repeat Step 2 to edit other alpha channel alarm limits.
To edit strip chart channel alarm limits, use the arrow keys to
highlight the strip chart channel name and press ENTER. A
PRESS ENTER TO ENTER “CHANNEL NAME” LIMITS OR ARROW KEYS TO SELECT

4. Press ENTER; the menu below is displayed, with Option 1 selected:
1 LOW LOW LIMIT 2 LOW LIMIT 3 HIGH LIMIT 4 HIGH HIGH LIMIT
5. To edit the Low low limit, press ENTER. A message similar to the
ENTER “CHANNEL NAME” LO LO LIMIT: 0.0 PRESS ENTER WHEN COMPLETE
To edit a different limit, use the arrow keys to highlight the limit and
press ENTER. A message similar to the one above is displayed.
6. Key-in the new value and press ENTER; the menu in Step 4 is
displayed.
7. Repeat Steps 5, 6 and 7, as needed, to edit alarm limits for the
selected strip chart channel.
8. When limits for the selected channel have been edited, press EXIT.
The message in Step 3 is displayed. Repeat Steps 4 through 6 to
edit strip chart channel limits.
9. To exit LIMITS, press EXIT. Menu Bar 1 is displayed.

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5-9 HORIZONTAL BAR GRAPH FUNCTIONS

The four Menu Bar functions used to display and/or edit horizontal bar graphs are summarized in
Table 5-6 and described in Paragraphs 5-9-l through 5-9-4.
Table 5-6. Horizontal Bar Graph Functions
Function Descrlptlon Paragraph
MARKS Used t0 display alarm limit Symbols (LL, L, H, Hi) abOVe horizontal 5-9-l
bar graphs at their respective positions, as determined by the
bar scale and limit value.
ENABLUDISABLE Used to ENABLE or DISABLE left alpha channel peaks. When 5-9-2
PEAKS a channel is ENABLED, the PEAK indicator is displayed inside
the bar graph at all times and the PEAKS function can be used
to display and/or reset the channel’s peak value.
PEAKS Used to display and/or reset peak values for ENABLED left 5-9-3
alpha channels.
BAR SCALES Used to display and/or edit the left and right scale values of 5-9-4
5-9-l Marks
Use MARKS to display symbols for Low low, Low, High and High high alarm limits above bar
graphs at the position of the value they represent, based upon bar scale values and alann limits.
Table 5-7 summarizes the symbols that might be displayed and Figure 5-8 illustrates them.
To display marks, select MARKS from the menu bar. Alarm limit symbols are displayed above the
bar graphs, “MARKS” is displayed in the Bar Graph Status field and Menu Bar 1 is redisplayed,
Table 5-7. Explanation of MARKS
Symbol Descrlptlon Example
LL Represents the Low low alarm limit. 2a, 2b - Figure 5-6
L Represents the Low alarm limit. 2a, 2c - Figure 5-8
H Represents the High alarm limit. 2a, 2c - Figure 5-8
HH Represents the High high alarm limit. 2a, 2b - Figure 58
HL Displayed between H and L when the High limit is less than the Low 2b, 2c - Figure 5-8
limit. Displayed in place of H or L when the difference between the
High and Low limits is less than 5% of the bar scale range.
2d, 2e - Figure 5-8

q Displayed between L and LL if the Low low limit is greater than the
Low limit. Displayed in place of L or LL if the difference between the
Low low and Low limits is less than 5% of the bar scale range.
Displayed between HH and H if the High limit is larger than the High Not shown
II1
high limit. Displayed in place of H or HH if the difference between
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5-9-2 Enable / Disable Peak

The peak is the highest channel value recorded since the peak was last reset or since the VXC
was restarted. For each left alpha channel, the peak can be either ENABLED or DISABLED.
Use the ENABLE/DISABLE PEAK function to enable or disable left alpha channel peaks.
When a peak is ENABLED:
. a vertical bar representing the channel’s peak value, called the PEAK indicator, is
displayed inside the bar graph at all times
. the PEAKS function can be used to display and/or reset the channel’s peak value.
When a peak is DISABLED, neither the peak indicator nor the peak channel value is displayed,
and the peak cannot be reset.
To ENABLE/DISABLE PEAKS, follow the steps below:
1. From Menu Bar 2, select ENABLE/DISABLE PEAK. “PEAKS” is

displayed in the Bar Graph Status field and the name of the first left
alpha channel is highlighted.
If this peak is DISABLED, a message similar to the following is
displayed:
“CHANNEL NAME” PEAK INDICATOR IS CURRENTLY DISABLED, PRESS ENTER TO ENABLE
If the peak is ENABLED, a message similar to the following is
displayed:
“CHANNEL NAME” PEAK INDICATOR IS CURRENTLY ENABLED, PRESS ENTER TO DISABLE
2. To change the peak from DISABLED to ENABLED, or vice versa,

press ENTER.
To enable/disable the peak for a channel other than the selected
one, use the arrow keys to highlight the desired channel and press
ENTER.
If the channel is now ENABLED, the peak value and peak indicator
are displayed. If the channel is now DISABLED, neither the peak
value nor peak indicator is displayed.
The name of the next left alpha channel is highlighted.
3. Repeat Step 2, as needed, to change peak settings for the current

screen.
4. When all changes have been made, press EXIT. Menu Bar 2 is
displayed.

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5-9-3 Peaks
For each channel, the peak is the highest data value recorded since the VXC was restarted or
since the PEAKS function was used to reset the peak. Use the PEAKS function to:
l display the peak indicator, a vertical line representing the peak value, inside the bar
graph of ENABLED channels at all times
. display the peak value above the bar graph of ENABLED channels when PEAKS is
selected
. reset an ENABLED peak value to the current channel value.
Figure 5-8 contains a typical PEAKS display.
To display ENABLED peaks, follow Steps 1 and 4 below. To display and reset ENABLED peaks,
follow Steps 1 through 4:
1. From the menu bar, select PEAKS. Peak values are displayed for
ENABLED peaks, “PEAKS” is displayed in the Bar Graph Status
field and the name of the first ENABLED channel is highlighted. A
PRESS ENTER TO RESET “CHANNEL NAME” PEAK OR ARROW KEYS TO SELECT.
2. To reset the peak for the highlighted channel, press ENTER.

To reset the peak for some other channel, use the arrow keys to
highlight the appropriate channel and then press ENTER.
The current channel value is displayed above the bar graph, the
name of the channel with the next ENABLED peak is highlighted
and a message similar to the one in Step 1 is displayed.
3. Repeat Step 2, as needed, to reset peaks for the current screen.
When the necessary peaks are reset, go to Step 4.
4. Press EXIT. Menu Bar 1 is displayed.

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5-9-4 Bar Scales

Use the BAR SCALES function to:
. display bar scale values above horizontal bar graphs
. edit horizontal bar scale values
Bar scale values for all channels are initially specified from the VXC Channel Configuration
screen, during system configuration (refer to Manual 60-40). However, bar scale values for left
alpha channels can be edited and displayed at the VXC using the BAR SCALES function.
Bar graphs are always shaded from left to right and always based upon the bar scale values,
regardless of what is displayed above them; this is illustrated in Figures 58 and 5-11.
To display bar scales, follow Steps 1 and 5 below. To edit bar scales, follow Steps 1 through 5:
1. From Menu Bar 1, select BAR SCALES. Bar scale values are
displayed, “SCALES” is displayed in the Bar Graph Status field and
the left scale value for the first bar scale is highlighted. A message
similar to the following is displayed:
ENTER “CHANNEL NAME” BAR LEFT SCALE: OR ARROW KEYS TO SELECT

2. To edit the left scale value, key-in the new value and then press
ENTER. The new left scale value is displayed, the right scale value
is highlighted and a message similar to the following is displayed:
ENTER “CHANNEL NAME” BAR RIGHT SCALE: OR ARROW KEYS TO SELECT
3. To edit the right scale value, key-in the new value and press
ENTER. The new right scale value is displayed, the left scale value
for the next alpha channel is highlighted and the message displayed
in Step 1 is displayed.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to edit the bar scales, using the arrow keys to
highlight the values to edit. When all edits are made, go to Step 5.
5. Press EXIT. Menu Bar 1 is displayed.
ROP MlNlFT 30.5 MlNlFT

..,
OR
ROP MIN/FT 30.5 MIN/Fl-
Figure 5-l 1. Bar Graph Shading

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5-10 STRIP CHART FUNCTIONS

Use STRIP CHARTS to modify displayed strip charts. The rate at which data is plotted on a strip
chart is determined by the recorder selected. Below each strip chart, the current channel value is
displayed numerically. This value is updated at a rate of at least once per second and displayed
in reverse video when the channel is in alarm.
The two STRIP CHARTS options are summarized in Table 5-8. To access these options, select
STRIP CHARTS from Menu Bar 1. The following menu is displayed:
1 CHANNEL SCALING 2 RECORDER
Table 5-8. STRIP CHARTS Options
STRIP CHARTS Option Descrlptlon Paragraph

r
1 CHANNEL SCALING 1 Edit the left and right scale values on vertical strip charts. 1 5-10-l 1
RECORDER Select the recorder for updating strip charts.
5-l O-1 Channel Scaling

Left and right strip chart scales are initially specified from the VXC Channel Configuration screen
during system configuration (refer to Manual 60-40). However, these values can be edited at the
VXC using the CHANNEL SCALING option.
To edit strip chart scales, follow the steps below:
1. From the STRIP CHARTS Menu, select CHANNEL SCALING. The

left scale value on the first (leftmost) strip chart is highlighted and a
message similar to the following is displayed, where “CHANNEL
NAME” is the name of the selected channel:
ENTER “CHANNEL NAME” STRIP LEFT SCALE: OR ARROW KEYS TO SELECT
2. To edit the selected value, key-in the new value and press ENTER.
To edit a different scale value, use the arrow keys to highlight the
value; then key-in the new value and press ENTER.
The new scale value is displayed, the next scale value is highlighted
and a message similar to the one below is displayed:
ENTER “CHANNEL NAME” STRIP RIGHT SCALE: OR ARROW KEYS TO SELECT
3. To edit the selected value, key-in the new value and press ENTER.
To edit a different value, use the arrow keys to highlight the scale
value, key-in the new value and then press ENTER.
The new scale value is displayed, the next scale value is highlighted
and a message similar to the one in Step 1 is displayed.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to edit strip chart scales, using the arrow
keys to select the values to edit.
5. Press EXIT when finished. The STRIP CHARTS Menu is displayed.

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5-10-2 Recorder
The device recorder describes the rate at which channel data is sampled from the archive for strip
chart display. Device recorders are defined using VXC Device Recorder configuration, during
system configuration (refer to Manual 60-40). However, the RECORDER option enables you to
assign a different recorder to a strip chart channel at the VXC.
To change the recorder assigned to a strip chart channel, follow the steps below:
1. From the STRIP CHARTS menu, select RECORDER. A menu of
available recorders is displayed.
2. Select the recorder to use. The new recorder name is displayed in
the upper right wrner of the screen and Menu Bar 1 is displayed.
5-l 1 CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTIONS

Use Channel Value functions to:
. directly edit a channel data value
. make changes that affect the data value of another channel
Channel Value functions are summarized in Table 5-9 and described in Paragraphs 5-l l-l
through 5-l l-5.
Table 5-9. Channel Value Functions
MODIFY CHANNEL Used to edit data values of displayed channels; only available to 5-l 1-l
channels designated as “Operator can modify channel” in TOTAL
Configuration and Calibration Software (Manual 60-40).
ZERO CHANNEL Used to zero data values of displayed channels; only available to 5-11-2
channels designated as “Operator can zero channel” in TOTAL
Configuration and Calibration Software (Manual 60-40).
ACTIVE CHANNELS Used to change displayed channels from ACTIVE to INACTIVE 5-l l-3
and vice versa; only available to channels designated as “Operator
can activate channel” in TOTAL Configuration and Calibration
Software (Manual 60-40).
SET DEPTH Used to change the value of the DEPTH channel. 5-11-4
SET TIM E/DATE Used to change the time and date displayed. 5-l l-5

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5-l 1-l Modify Channel

Use MODIFY CHANNEL to manually change the current data values of displayed channels.
MODIFY CHANNEL is only available to channels designated as “Operator can modify channel” in
on the SYSTEM/DAQ Channel Configuration screen during system configuration (refer to Manual
60-40). Channels designated as “Operator cannot modify channel“ cannot be selected or
modified.
To modify channels, follow the steps below:

1. From Menu Bar 1, select MODIFY CHANNEL. The name of the first
available channel is highlighted and a message similar to the
ENTER “CHANNEL NAME” CHANNEL VALUE: OR ARROW KEYS TO SELECT

2. To change the value for the highlighted channel, enter the new
value and then press ENTER.
To change the value for a channel other than the one highlighted,
use the arrow keys to highlight the desired channel, enter the new
value and then press ENTER.
The new value is displayed and highlighted. The name of the next
available channel is highlighted and a message similar to that in
Step 1 is displayed.
3. Repeat Step 2, as needed, to change channel values for the screen.
4. When all edits are made, press EXIT. Menu Bar 1 is displayed.

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6-l 1-2 Zero Channel

Use ZERO CHANNEL to manually zero the current data values of displayed channels.
ZERO CHANNEL is only available to channels designated as “Operator can zero channel” on the
SYSTEMDAQ Channel Configuration screen during system configuration (refer to Manual
60-40). Channels designated as “Operator cannot zero channel” cannot be selected or zeroed.
To zero channel data values, follow the steps below:
1. From Menu Bar 1, select ZERO CHANNEL. The name of the first
available channel is highlighted and a message similar to the
PRESS ENTER TO ZERO “CHANNEL NAME” OR ARROW KEYS TO SELECT.

2. To zero the value for the highlighted channel, press ENTER.
To zero the value of a channel other than the one highlighted, use
the arrow keys to highlight the desired channel, and press ENTER.
The channel is zeroed, the name of the next available channel is
highlighted and a message similar to that in Step 1 is displayed.
3. Repeat Step 2, as needed, to zero channels on the current screen.
4. When all changes are made, press EXIT Menu Bar 1 is displayed.

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6-l 1-3 Active Channels

Use ACTIVE CHANNELS to change displayed channels from ACTIVE to INACTIVE (de-activate),
or vice versa.
If a channel is ACTIVE, its data values are available for use by certain algorithms to compute
values for derived channels. Likewise, if a channel is INACTIVE, its data values are not available
to algorithms for computing data values for derived channels. In all other respects, an INACTIVE
channel is like any other channel.
When a channel is INACTIVE, a horizontal line is drawn through the channel name, but channel
data values are still displayed and updated.
ACTIVE CHANNELS is only available to channels designated as “Operator can activate channel”
on the SYSTEMIDAQ Channel Configuration screen during system configuration (refer to Manual
60-40). Channels designated as “Operator cannot activate channel” cannot be selected.
To ACTIVATE or DE-ACTIVATE channels, follow the steps below:
1. From Menu Bar 2, select ACTIVE CHANNELS. The first available
channel on the screen is highlighted and a message similar to the
“CHANNEL NAME” IS CURRENTLY ACTIVE, PRESS ENTER TO DE-ACTIVATE
2. To de-activate the highlighted channel, press ENTER.
To de-activate a channel other than the highlighted one, use the
arrow keys to highlight the desired channel and press ENTER.
A line is drawn through the channel name. The name of the next
available channel is highlighted, and if the channel is currently
INACTIVE, a message similar to the following is displayed:
“CHANNEL NAME” IS CURRENTLY INACTIVE, PRESS ENTER TO ACTIVATE

3. To activate the channel, press ENTER. The line is removed from
the channel name and the next available channel is highlighted.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3, as needed, for each channel.

5. When all changes are made, press EXIT. Menu Bar 2 is displayed.

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5-11-4 Set Time/ Date

Use this function to change the time and date displayed in the upper right comer of all VXC
screens. To change the time and date displayed, follow the steps below:
1. From Menu Bar 4, select SET TIME/DATE. A message similar to
the following is displayed:
ENTER HOUR (0 - 23) X

where X is the hour currently displayed.
2. If the hour displayed is satisfactory, press ENTER.
To change the hour, enter the correct hour and press ENTER.
A message similar to the following is displayed:
ENTER MINUTE: XX
where XX is the minutes currently displayed.
3. If the minutes displayed is satisfactory, press ENTER.
To change the minutes, enter the correct minutes and press ENTER.

ENTER MONTH: X
where X is the number corresponding to the month currently

displayed (i.e., February = 2).
4. If the month displayed is satisfactory, press ENTER.
To change the month, enter the correct month and press ENTER.
ENTER DAY: XX
where XX is the day of the month currently displayed.

5. If the day displayed is satisfactory, press ENTER.
To change the day, enter the correct day and press ENTER.
ENTER YEAR: XX
where XX is the year displayed.
6. If the year displayed is satisfactory, press ENTER.

To change the year, enter the correct year and press ENTER.
The new time and date are displayed and Menu Bar 4 is displayed.

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5-11-5 Set Depth

Use this function to change the current value of the DEPTH channel.
To change the current DEPTH value, follow the steps below:
1. From Menu Bar 4, select SET DEPTH. A message similar to the
ENTER NEW DEPTH: XXXX
where XXXX is the current DEPTH value.
2. If the current DEPTH is satisfactory, press ENTER.
To change the DEPTH, enter the new depth value and press
ENTER; the new depth is displayed.
3. Menu Bar 4 is displayed.

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5-12 SCREEN FUNCTlONS

Use screen functions to:
. select screens to display
. edit display screens
. add new display screens
. delete display screens
Screen functions are summarized in Table 5-l 0 and described in Paragraphs 5-12-l through
5-12-l 5.
Table 540. Screen Functions
Function Descrlptlon
SCREENS Used to display screens assigned to the current rig activity. 5-l 2-1 I
EDIT SCREEN Used to add, delete and change alpha channels, add strip charts 5-l 2-2
and change strip chart channels, change the strip chart recorder
and change the rig activities under which a screen is available.
ADD SCREEN Used to add a new display screen. 5-l 2-14
DELETE SCREEN Used to delete a display screen. 5-12-15
5-12-l Screens
Use SCREENS to display any screen that is available under the current rig activity, as described
below.
NOTE:
To display a screen that is not available under the current rig activity, use
the RIG ACT key to change rig activities, then follow the steps below.
1. From Menu Bar 1, select SCREENS. A menu bar of screens

available under the current rig activity is displayed.
2. Select the desired screen. The new screen is displayed and the
Menu Bar 1 is displayed.

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5-l 2-2 Edit Screen

Use this function to edit any display screen. Table 5-11 summarizes the EDIT SCREEN options
and lists the paragraph that describes them.
Table 5-l 1. EDIT SCREEN Optlons
EDIT SCREEN Option Description Paragraph
ADD LEFT ALPHA Add alpha channels to the current screen. The maximum 5-12-4
number of left alpha channels is 10.
ADD RIGHT ALPHA Add alpha channels to the current screen. The maximum 5-l 2-5
number of right alpha channels is 10.
*ADD STRIP Add strip charts to the current screen. The maximum number of 5-l 2-6
strip charts is five.
CHANGE CHANNEL Replace channels on the display screen with other channels. 5-l 2-7
DELETE CHANNEL Delete channels from the display screen. 5-l 2-8
RECORDER Change the strip chart recorder. 5-l 2-9
MODE Change the rig activity(s) for which the selected screen is 5-l 2-l 0
available
l It is not possible to display four vertical strip charts. (Refer to Paragraph 5-l 2-6)
5-12-3 The EDIT SCREEN Menu

To access the EDIT SCREEN options, select EDIT SCREEN from the menu bar. A menu bar
containing the names of all display screens is presented. Select the screen to edit.
The EDIT SCREEN Menu, shown below, is displayed.
1 ADD LEFT ALPHA 2 ADD RIGHT ALPHA 3 ADD STRIP 4 CHANGE CHANNEL 5 DELETE CHANNEL 6 RECORDER 7 MODE

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5-12-4 Add Left Alpha

Use this option to add alpha channels to the left channel column of the current screen. If bar
graphs are displayed, then bar graphs representing to the new left alpha channels are added.
A maximum of 10 left alpha channels is allowed. This option is available for all screens except
the “Five Strip Charts” screen.
To add a left alpha channel, follow the steps below:

1. From the EDIT SCREEN menu, select ADD LEFT ALPHA. A menu
bar listing available channels is displayed.
2. Select the channel to add. The selected channel is added to the
bottom of the channel list and the channel menu is redisplayed.
If the screen type is “Five Strip Charts” or if 10 left alpha channels
are already displayed, the following message is displayed:
SCREEN ALREADY FULL PRESS ENTER
3. Repeat Step 2, as needed, to add left alpha channels to the screen.
4. When the necessary channels have been added, press EXIT The
EDIT SCREEN Menu is displayed.
5. To perform another EDIT SCREEN function, select the function.
To exit EDIT SCREEN, press EXIT. The following message is
displayed:
1 SAVE CHANGES 2 EXIT WITHOUT SAVING
6. To save the changes, select SAVE CHANGES. To disregard the

changes, select EXIT WITHOUT SAVING. Menu Bar 3 is displayed.

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5-12-5 Add Right Alpha

Use this option to add alpha channels to the right channel column of the current screen. This
option can only be used on the “No Strip Charts” screen. A maximum of 10 right alpha channels
is allowed.
To add a right alpha channel, follow the steps below:
1. From the EDIT SCREEN menu, select ADD RIGHT ALPHA. A
menu bar listing channels available to add is displayed.
If the screen type is not “No Strip Charts” or if 10 right alpha

channels are already displayed, the following message is displayed:
SCREEN ALREADY FULL PRESS ENTER
3. Repeat Step 2, as needed, to add right alpha channels to the
screen.

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5-12-6 Add Strip

Use this option to add strip charts to the current screen. A maximum of five strip charts is allowed.
To add strip charts, follow the steps below:
1. From the EDIT SCREEN Menu, select ADD STRIP. A menu bar
containing channels available to add is displayed.
2. Select the channel to add. The selected channel is displayed to the
left of the current strip charts and the channel menu presented in
Step 1 is displayed.
If the current screen contains five strip charts, the following
message is displayed:
SCREEN ALREADY FULL PRESSENTER
3. Repeat Step 2, as needed, to add strip charts to the screen.
NOTE:
It is not possible to display four vertical strip charts. If a fourth strip
chart is added, the “X - Y Chart” screen (Figure 5-6) is displayed.
4. When the necessary strip charts have been added, press EXIT.
The EDIT SCREEN Menu is displayed.
To exit EDIT SCREEN, press EXIT The following message is

displayed:


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5-l 2-7 Change Channel

Use this option to replace any channel on the current screen with another channel. Both alpha
and strip chart channels can be changed.
To change channels, follow the steps below:
1. From the EDIT SCREEN Menu, select CHANGE CHANNEL. The

name of the first alpha channel is highlighted and the following
SELECT CHANNEL TO BE CHANGED, THEN PRESS ENTER
2. To change the highlighted channel, press ENTER.

To change a channel other than the one highlighted, use the arrow
keys to highlight the channel and then press ENTER.
A menu bar containing available channels is displayed.
3. Select the channel that will replace the highlighted channel. The
new channel is displayed, the name of the first alpha channel is
highlighted and the message in Step 1 is displayed.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3, as needed, to change displayed channels.
5. When the necessary channels have been added, press EXIT. The

displayed:


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5-l 2-8 Delete Channel

Use this option to delete channels from the current screen. Both alpha channels and strip chart
channels can be deleted.
NOTE
When a strip chart channel is deleted, the entire strip chart is removed. For
example, if a strip chart channel is deleted from a THREE STRIP CHARTS
screen, a TWO STRIP CHARTS screen results. To change the channel
displayed on a strip chart without changing screen type, use the Change
Channel option described in Paragraph 5-l 2-7.
To delete channels, follow the steps below:
1. From the EDIT SCREEN Menu, select DELETE CHANNEL. The

name of the first alpha channel is highlighted and the following
SELECT CHANNELTO DELETE, THEN PRESS ENTER
2. To delete the highlighted channel, press ENTER.
To delete a channel other than the one highlighted, use the arrow
keys to highlight the channel and then press ENTER.
The channel is deleted, the first alpha channel name is highlighted
and the message in Step 1 is displayed.
3. Repeat Step 2, as needed, to delete channels.

4. When the necessary channels have been deleted, press EXIT The

displayed:
6. To save the deletions, select SAVE CHANGES. To disregard the

deletions, select EXIT WITHOUT SAVING. Menu Bar 3 is displayed.

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5-l 2-9 Recorder

Use this option to select a recorder. The recorder defines the rate at which channel data is
sampled from the archive for strip chart display. Device recorders are defined using VXC Device
Recorder configuration, during system configuration (refer to Manual 60-40). However, the
RECORDER option enables you to assign a different recorder to displayed strip chart channels at
the VXC.
To change the recorder assigned to displayed strip chart channels, follow the steps below:
1. From the STRIP CHARTS menu, select RECORDER. A menu of
available recorders is displayed.
2. Select the recorder to use. The new recorder name is displayed in
the upper right corner of the screen and the EDIT SCREEN menu is
displayed.
displayed:

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5-l 2-10 Mode

In this option, MODE is synonymous with “rig activity”. Use the MODE option to change the rig
activity(s) under which the current screen is available. When MODE is selected, the MODE
Menu, shown below, is displayed.
1 DELETE SCREEN FROM THIS MODE 2 ADD SCREEN TO MIS MODE ONLY 3 ADD SCREEN TO ALL MODES
5-12-l 1 Delete Screen from this Mode

To delete the displayed screen from one or more rig activities, follow the steps below:
1. Select MODE from the EDIT SCREEN Menu. The MODE Menu is
displayed.
2. To delete the screen from the current rig activity, select “DELETE
SCREEN FROM THIS MODE”.
To delete the screen from a different rig activity, use the RIG ACT
key to select the desired activity. Then select “DELETE SCREEN
FROM THIS MODE”.
The screen remains on display, but is deleted from the current rig
activity and the EDIT SCREEN menu bar is displayed.
3. To exit EDIT SCREEN, press the EXIT key. The following message
is displayed:
4. To save the change, select SAVE CHANGES. To disregard the

change, select EXIT WITHOUT SAVING. Menu Bar 3 is displayed.

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S-12-12 Add Screen to this Mode Only

Use this option, along with the RIG ACT key, to specify a single rig activity under which the
current screen will be available.
NOTE
1
When this option is selected, the screen is deleted from all previously
assigned rig activities except the current one.
To use this option, follow the steps below:

1. Select MODE from the EDIT SCREEN Menu. The MODE Menu is
displayed.
2. To make the displayed screen available under the current rig activity
only, select “ADD SCREEN TO THIS MODE ONLY”. Note,
however, that the screen will be deleted from all other rig activities.
To make the screen available to a rig activity other than the current
one, use the RIG ACT key to change to the desired rig activity.
Then select “ADD SCREEN TO THIS MODE ONLY”.
The screen is added to the selected rig activity and deleted from all
other rig activities: then the EDIT SCREEN Menu is displayed.
is displayed:
5-12-13 Add Screen to All Modes

Use this option to make the current screen available to all rig activities. Follow the steps below:
1. From the EDIT SCREEN Menu, select MODE. The MODE Menu is
displayed.
2. Select “ADD SCREEN TO ALL MODES”. The screen is added to
all rig activities and the EDIT SCREEN Menu is displayed.
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5-12-14 Add Screen

Use this function to create a new screen. Up to 20 screens may be assigned . Adding a screen
is a two-part process: first, the screen is added using ADD SCREEN, then it is configured using
EDIT SCREEN. To add a screen, follow the steps below:
1. From Menu Bar 3, select ADD SCREEN. The following message is

displayed:
USE CURSOR KEYS TO ENTER SCREEN NAME: _ PRESS ENTER WHEN COMPLETE
2. Use the arrow keys to spell out the screen name, as follows:
Down Arrow Key - begins at the end of the alphabet and advances
one letter each time it is pressed (i.e., Z, Y, X, . ..). after the letter A is
reached, press this key to advance through punctuation marks, the
numbers 9-O and then more punctuation marks.
Up Arrow Key - presents letters, numbers and punctuation marks

in the reverse order of the Down Arrow Key.
Right and Left Arrow Keys - move the cursor one space to the
right or one space to the left.
When the screen name is spelled out, press ENTER. The EDIT
SCREEN Menu is displayed.
3. Select the EDIT SCREEN Menu options, as needed, to configure
the new screen. Refer to Paragraphs 5-l 2-4 through 5-l 2-l 0 for a
description of each EDIT SCREEN option.
5-l 2-15 Delete Screen

Use this function to delete a screen from either:
. one rig activity of
. all rig activities
To delete a screen, follow the steps below:
1. From Menu Bar 3, select DELETE SCREEN. A menu bar with the
names of screens available to the current rig activity is displayed.
2. Select the desired screen. The following message is displayed:
1 DELETE THIS SCREEN 2 DELETE THIS SCREEN FROM THIS MODE ONLY
3. To delete the screen from all rig activities, select “DELETE THIS
SCREEN”.
To delete the screen from the current rig activity, select “DELETE
THIS SCREEN FROM THIS MODE ONLY”.
To delete the screen from a rig activity other than the current one,
use the RIG ACT key to select the desired rig activity and then
select ‘DELETE THIS SCREEN FROM THIS MODE ONLY”.
The screen is deleted and Menu Bar 3 is displayed.

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6-13 DEVICE FUNCTIONS

Functions that describe the VXC are available from Menu Bar 5. Qualffied personnel may contact
Field Engineering for instructions on accessing this menu. Device functions are summarized in
Table 5-12 and presented in Paragraphs 5-13-1 through 5-l 3-4.
Table 512. Device Functions
SET DEVICE ID View and/or change the device ID assigned to the VXC. 5-13-1
SET COLOR View and/or change the VXC color mode. 5-13-2
ARCHIVE DATA View information about the capacity each recorder. 5-l 3-3
CLEAR ALL ARCHIVES Remove all archived data from all archives 5-l 3-4
6-13-l Set Device ID

Use this function to view and/or change the VXC ID. By changing the ID, you change the
configurations associated with the VXC. For example, if the VXC currently designated as VXC
# 0 is changed to VXC #l , then the configurations assigned to VXC # 0 are replaced with the
configurations assigned to VXC #l .
CAUTION
Consult Field Engineering before changing the device ID. Improper usage
could result in VXC malfunction.
To set the device ID, follow the steps below:

1. From Menu Bar 5, select SET DEVICE ID. The following menu is
displayed, with the ID currently assigned to the VXC highlighted:
1 CRT0 2CRTl 3CRT2 4CRT3 5CRT4 6CRT5
2. If the current ID is acceptable, press EXIT.

To change the device ID, select the appropriate ID. The
configuration assigned to the new ID is downloaded from the DAQ.
CAUTION
The ID selected must be a valid VXC ID. This means that a VXC with that
device ID must be configured as part of the system. If not, the VXC will not
function properly.

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6-13-2 Set Color

Use this function to specify whether the VXC is a color or monochrome monitor.
CAUTION
Do not select COLOR for a monochrome monitor, as strip charts will not be
readable.
To set the color, follow the steps below:
1. From Menu Bar 5, select SET COLOR.’ The following menu is

displayed, with the current color mode highlighted:
1 BLACK 81WHITE 2 COLOR
2. If the selected mode is acceptable, press EXIT.
To change the color mode, select the appropriate mode.

6-13-3 Archive Data

Use this option to view a description of the selected recorder, as follows:
1. From Menu Bar 5, select ARCHIVE DATA. A menu of available
recorders is displayed.
2. Select a recorder. The number of channels archived and the rate at
which data is sampled from the archive is displayed, as shown
below, where XXX represents the recorder name:
XXX CONTAINS XX CHANNELS, BASED ON TIME AT 5.00 SECONDS

3. After reading the message, press ENTER. As shown below, the
capacity of the buffer is displayed in terms of:
. the number of records that can be archived. This is based
upon the current number of channels, presented in the
message in Step 1.
. the amount of time it will take to reach capacity, based upon
the current number of channels
XXX CAPACITY: 225 RECORDS OR 0.31 HOURS
4. After reading the message, press ENTER. The number of records

currently archived and the number of additional records that may be
archived, based upon the current number of channels, are
displayed, as shown below:
XXX CONTAINS XX RECORDS, XX AVAILABLE
5. After reading the message, press ENTER. Menu Bar 5 is displayed.

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6-13-4 Clear All Archlves

Use this option to remove all stored historical data values from the buffer and, consequently, clear
all data points from the strip charts displayed.
CAUTION
We strongly recommend NOT using the CLEAR ALL ARCHIVES option,
because all stored historical data will be lost.
To clear all archives, select CLEAR ALL ARCHIVES from Menu Bar 5. All archives are cleared
and Menu Bar 5 is displayed.

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CHAPTER SIX
MAINTENANCE
6-l INTRODUCTION
This chapter contains routine maintenance and troubleshooting procedures for the VXC. For
reference, this chapter contains illustrations showing the proper jumper settings for the 286
processor board, solid state disk board and EGA video interface board (Figures 6-1, 6-2 and 6-3,
respectively) and interface connections for monochrome and color VXC monitors (Figures 6-4
and 6-5, respectively). Figure 4-3 shows dip switch settings on the VXC communications board.
6-2 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

Routine maintenance is minimal for the VXC monitor and associated devices. Check the interior
of the VXC monitor periodically for corrosion and replace the corrosion inhibitor as needed.
Ensure that all devices are kept clean and protected from weather and other adverse conditions.
6-3 TROUBLESHOOTlNG
The following paragraphs provide general troubleshooting procedures for the VXC monitor and
related devices.
6-3-l General Checks

Field experience indicates that minor repairs can correct 90% of all electronic equipment failures,
avoiding replacement of major assemblies. Complete the following checks before performing the
more extensive troubleshooting procedures.
. Verify that the required primary power is supplied to the system (See Table 3-l).
l Check for loose, crushed, frayed, cut or otherwise damaged cables.
. Verify that all system components are properly interconnected and seated in their
mating connector or socket (See Chapter 4 - Installation).
. Before replacing the 286 processor board, solid state disk board or EGA board, refer
to Figures 6-l through 6-3 to ensure that jumpers are properly connected.
. Before replacing VXC communications board, refer to Figure 4-3 to ensure that all
dip switches are properly set.
Ensure that AC power is OFF before opening the VXC monitor in a

hazardous area and before removing or replacing any parts.
6-3-2 Fault Isolstlon Table

Table 6-l lists possible malfunctions, their probable causes and corrective actions for restoring
the VXC monitor and associated devices to normal operating condition.
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Table 6-l. Fault Isolation Table
Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action
During power-up, VXC Faulty 286 processor board Check jumper settings, per Figures 6-1 and
self-test fails or faulty solid state disk 6-2. If correct, replace 286 processor
board board. If self-test still fails, replace solid
state disk board.
During power-up, default Incorrect device I.D. Contact Field Engineering for instructions
screen is displayed, but assigned to VXC. on setting the device ID.
configuration data appears
to download continuously
or very slowly.
VXC communications baud Ensure that positions 7 & 8 of dip switch 2

rate different from DAQ on VXC communications and on DAQ
communications baud rate. communications board are set the same
(Figure 4-3).
During power-up, default Bad cable connection Check seating of all cable connections.
screen is displayed, but between barrier/CGA
system halts (i.e., screen assembly and VXC stack
clock does not update)
Short or open in coaxial Follow procedure in Paragraph 6-3-3 to

cable connecting DAQ and check cable and replace, if needed.
vxc
VXC communications baud Ensure that positions 7 and 8 of dip switch

rate different from DAQ 2 on VXC and DAQ communications
communications baud rate. boards are set the same (Figure 4-3).
Faulty VXC communications Check all dip switches, per Figure 4-3. If
board correct, replace the board.
Faulty barrier/CGA assembly Replace the assembly.
Display is blank No power to VXC Check and correct AC power source.
Blown fuse Follow procedure in Paragraph 6-3-4 to

check fuse and replace, if needed.
Monitor harness not Check seating of connectors between

connected to either CRT barrier/CGA board (P4, J4) and CRT
chassis or barrier/CGA board chassis (Pl , Jl).
Defective 12 VDC or 5 VDC Check power supplies per Paragraph

power supply 6-3-5. Replace as needed.
Defective EGA video board Check jumper settings, per Figure 6-3. lf
correct, replace the board.
Defective islatrol Refer to Paragraph 6-3-6 to check iSlatrOl

and replace, if needed.
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Table 6-l. Fault Isolation Table (Continued)
Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action
During normal operation, Shorts or opens in coaxial Follow procedure in Paragraph 6-3-2.
get message DAQ cable connecting DAQ and
COMMUNICATION DOWN VXC
Bad communications board Check dip switches, per Figure 4-3. If

correct, replace the board.
Bad barrier/CGA assembly Replace the assembly.
VXC keypad does not Bad cable connections or Check the cable connections at the monitor
operate properly bad cable connecting and keypad and check the cable for
keypad and monitor damage. Replace, if needed.
Bad connection between Check seating of connectors between

keypadharnessandeither barrier/CGA assembly (P6, J6) and 286
barrier/CGA assembly or processor board (P3, J3).
286 processor board.
Faulty keypad barrier Replace barrier/CGA assembly
Faulty keypad PCB Replace PC6 assembly.

assembly
Alarm horn does not No power to alarm horn Check and correct AC power source.
operate properly control box
Bad cable or bad cable Check cable for damage; check cable
connections between connections at keypad, alarm horn and
keypad and alarm horn or monitor. Replace, if needed.
VXC monitor and keypad.
MASTER HORN disabled or Check MASTER HORN status on VXC

ALARM ACK key has been screen. If MASTER HORN is OFF, press
pressed HORN key once to enable all horns.
Channel limits incorrect or Check channel alarm limits and check to

individual channel horns see if individual channel alarm horns are
turned OFF disabled.
Faulty horn assembly Short the horn between pins A and C on

the horn assembly; if horn does not sound,
replace the horn assembly.
Faulty Barrier/CGA Replace Barrier/CGA assembly

assembly in VXC
Faulty 286 processor board Check jumper settings, per Figure 6-1, If
in VXC correct, replace the board.
Faulty keypad PCB Replace PCB assembly.

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MAINTENANCE MANUAL ‘60=2d
6-3-3 Procedure for Testing Coaxial T-POT Cable

If communication between the DAQ and VXC is interrupted, it may be due to shorts or opens in
the coaxial cable connecting the two devices. The recommended procedure for detecting shorts
or opens is presented below:
1. Check for a short in the cable by disconnecting the cable from both
the DAQ and VXC.
2. Use a digital muttimeter (See Related Tools and Test Equipment) to
take a reading between the cable’s center pin to its outer shell. If it
reads “open”, with the meter set on “Ohms”, the cable is not
shorted. If not, the cable is shorted and must be replaced.
3. To check for an open, use a small piece of bare wire and short the
cable from the center pin to outer shell at one end.
4. At the opposite end of the cable, set a digital multimeter on “Ohms”

and take a reading between the cable’s center pin and outer shell.
If a low reading is obtained, the cable is good. If it reads “open”, the
cable is damaged and must be replaced.
6-3-4 Procedure for Testing Fuse

Follow the steps below to determine if the fuse is blown:
1. Disconnect AC power from the monitor; then open the monitor rear
door.
2. Remove the fuse from the AC line fitter harness.
3. If the fuse appears blown (i.e., broken filament, darkened glass),

replace it. If it does not appear blown, go to Step 4.
4. Use a digital mutimeter to take a reading across the fuse by placing
a lead at each end of the fuse and setting the meter to “Ohms”. If
the reading is “open”, the fuse is bad and must be replaced.
6-3-5 Procedure for Testing VXC Monltor Power Supplles

To test the monochrome or color monitor power supplies, refer to Figure 6-4 or 6-5, respectively,
and follow the steps below:
The VXC monitor must be in a non-hazardous area before performing the

following procedure.
1. With the AC power connected, open the monitor rear door.

2. Use a digital multimeter to take a reading of the power supply
output voltage by setting the meter to VDC and placing one lead at
the appropriate test point (5 VDC or 12 VDC) on J8 and setting the
other lead to ground.
3. If the required voltage is not displayed, the power supply is faulty

and must be replaced.

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6-3-6 Procedure for Testing lslatrol

To test the islatrol, follow the steps below:
The VXC monitor must be in a non-hazardous area before performing the

following procedure.
1. With the AC power connected, open the monitor rear door.
2. With a digital multimeter set on “Ohms”, take a reading by placing a
lead on each of the two “Line In” terminals. If the meter reads
“open”, proceed to Step 3. If any other reading is obtained, the
islatrol is faulty and must be replaced.
3. Take a second reading by placing a lead on each of the two “Line
Out” terminals. If the meter reads “open”, proceed to Step 4. If any
other reading is obtained, the islatrol is faulty and must be replaced.
4. Take a third reading by placing one lead on the top “Line In”
terminal and the other lead on the top “Line Out” terminal. If “O”, or
a very low value, is obtained, the islatrol is working properly. If any
other reading is obtained, the islatrol is faulty and must be replaced.
6-3-7 Troubleshooting VXC Purge Features

The red purge indicator blinks under abnormal purge conditions. However, if the pressure switch
or purge indicator board is faulty, the red purge indicator may blink under normal purge conditions.
When the red LED blinks, follow the steps below to determine if the pressure switch or purge
indicator board are faufty. Refer to Figure 4-11, as needed.
1. Observe the purge rate indicators. If both read “zero”, use the high
flow rate adjust knob to increase the flow of gas into the enclosure
until the green LED blinks. If the red LED continues to blink while
the purge rate indicators show an increase in flow rate, the pressure
switch or purge indicator board is faulty.
2. Disconnect AC power to the VXC enclosure.
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Ensure that AC power is OFF before opening the VXC
1
enclosure in a hazardous area.
3. Open the enclosure and disconnect the pressure switch.

4. Connect a digital multimeter (See Related Tools and Test
Equipment) to the two terminals on the pressure switch.
CAUTION
Do not overpressure the switch.
5. While forcing air into the high side of the switch, take a reading, with
the muftimeter set to “Ohms”. If the reading is “open”, the pressure
switch is faulty and must be replaced. If the reading is “O”, the
purge indicator board is faulty and must be replaced.

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CHAPTER SEVEN
ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN
7-l INTRODUCTlON
The Illustrated Parts Breakdown contains illustrations of major components and assemblies, and
their associated parts lists. For each assembly, parts are listed in disassembly order. When an
assembly-level illustration cannot show the necessary subassembly detail, additional illustrations
are furnished. The main features of the Illustrated Parts Breakdown are described below.
7-2 INDEX NUMBERS

On the illustrations, each part of an assembly is assigned an index number. The index number is
used is the accompanying parts list to identify the part.
7-3 PARTS LIST

The five columns of the parts list are described in Paragraphs 7-3-l through 7-3-5 below.
7-3-l Figure 81Index Number

This column lists the Figure and Index Number of the component, assembly or part described.
7-32 Part Number

This column contains the M/D TOTCO pan number. For each assembly, the parts are listed in
disassembly order.
7-3-3 Description
This column contains the name and description of each assembly, subassembly and part.
Descriptions of subassemblies and/or parts that make up the main assembly are listed below the
main assembly and indented one period (. ) relative to it. Descriptions of parts that make up a
subassembly are listed below the subassembly and indented one period (. ) relative to it, or two
periods relative to the main assembly (. . ). The number of indents ( i.e.,the number of periods) in
a parts list is dictated by the number of subassemblies in the main assembly.
7-3-4 Units Per Assembly

This column lists the number of units required for one Next Higher Assembly (NHA).
7-3-5 Use On Code

This column is used only when there is more than one model of an assembly. Each model is
assigned a Use On Code (A, B, C, etc.). Then, each model’s constituent assemblies or parts
receive the Use On Code assigned to the model.
For example: There are two models of the alarm horn control box. One model is assigned a Use
On Code of “A” and the other, a Use On Code of 9”. Assemblies or parts wmmon to both
models are assigned a Use On Code of “A, B”, whereas assemblies or parts that are used in only
model A are assigned a Use On Code of “A”, and likewise for B.
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7-4 ABBREVIATIONS
Table 7-1 contains the standard abbreviations used in the parts lists.
Table 7-1. Parts List Abbrevlatlons

MID TOTCO
MANUAL 6&20 Illustrated Parts Breakdown
Figure 7-l. VXC Monitor, Keypad and Alarm Horn Control Box
FIGURE NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION PER ASSY

7-l -
219585 VXC MONITOR, Monochrome ................................................ AR
219585-001 VXC MONITOR, Color ............................................................ AR
219712 VXC KEYPAD ......................................................................... 1
231125-101 ALARM HORN CONTROL BOX, Wiih red TOTCO barrier.. .. 1
(See Figure 7-9 for details). ................................................
4 231125-l 02 ALARM HORN CONTROL BOX, With gray MTL.. .................. 1
(See Figure 7-9 for details). ................................................
219620 I.S. Video Barrier Assy ............................................................ 1
234002 YOKE, VXC Stand.. ................................................................. 1
230706 BASE, VXC Stand ................................................................... 1
234021 HANDLE, Locking, VXC Stand.. .............................................. 2
234025 HOOD ASSY ........................................................................... AR
234588-001 SUNHOOD ASSY, Black, anodized finish (replaces PN
l
234025) ................................................................................... AR
l
234588-002 SUNHOOD ASSY, Black, paint finish (replaces PN 234025) AR
l Not shown

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MANUAL 6&20
Figure 7-2. VXC Monochrome Monitor

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MANUAL 60-20 Illustrated Parts Breakdown
FIGURE &
INDEX NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION UNITS PER ASSY
7-2- 219585 VXC MONITOR, Monochrome

219585-001 VXC MONITOR. Color
1 219571 . ENCLOSURE, Monitor, Weldment.. ......................... 1
3 99931 O-007 . WASHER, Flat, SST, ##3.......................................... 4
4 999449-120 . SCREW, Mach, PNH, SST, ##8-32x .5 LG.. ............. 4
5 219584 . WINDOW, Front glass.. ............................................ 1
6 219582 . BRACKET, LED mounting ....................................... 1
7 999950-001 . SCREW, Sett-tapping, #6 x .25.. .............................. 1
a 999499-062 . SCREW, Mach, PNH, SST, #6-32 x .188 ................ 6
9 219596 . GASKET, Flowmeter.. .............................................. 2
10 235272 . GROUND LUG ASSY .............................................. 1
11 999469-l a2 . SCREW, OVH, #lo-32 x 1.13 LG.. .......................... 14
12 935417-003 MONOCHROME CRT DISPLAY ASSY.. ................. 1
13 219575 . GASKET, Rear door.. ............................................... 1
14 219593 . PLATE, spacer.. ....................................................... 1
15 999499-679 . SCREW, SLTD, PNH, SLFLKG, #lo-32 x .625 LG. 5
16 999268-008 . WASHER, Lock, Split, #8.. ....................................... 4
17 999291-014 . WASHER, Flat, SST, #l 0 ........................................ 9
la 219611 . CPU STACK ASSY (See Figure 7-5). ...................... 1
19 219521 . PURGE CARD ASSY.. ............................................. 1
20 971173-002 . CONNECTOR, Tube to Pipe, DBL barb .................. 4
21 999499-666 . SCREW, SLTD, PNH, SLFLKG, #lo-32 x .375 LG. 6
22 9992 16-070 . WASHER, Flat, Nylon, #lO ...................................... 4
23 935703-010 FLOWMETER, 1O-l 00 SCFH, ................................ 1
24 935703-002 . FLOWMETER, .l - 1 SCFH, ADJ ............................ 1
25 219583 . GASKET, Faceplate.. ............................................... 2
26 219592 FRAME.. ................................................................... 1
27 219586 : FACEPLATE ............................................................ 1
28 231058 . BULKHEAD UNION, MOD.. ..................................... 1
29 969171-011 . BULKHEAD UNION, DBL barb.. .............................. 1
30 9993 14-058 . WASHER, Lock, Internal Tooth, SST, 3/8. .............. 2
31 955706-004 . CORD CONNECTOR, Nylon, l/2 NPT.. .................. 1
32 963700-001 . NUT, Sealing, Conduit, l/2 NPT.. ............................ 2
33 234014 . PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE ASSY ........................ 1
34 219668-001 . BRACKET, Adjusting, Short, CRT display.. ............. 1
35 219668-002 . BRACKET, Adjusting, Long, CRE display.. .............. 1
l
999241-001 . SCREW, Drive, #4 x .188, SST.. .............................. 10
36 J812-4HS . SCREW, 1 O-32 x .5 Hex Head, SST.. ...................... 2
l
991701-002 . CORROSION INHIBITOR.. ...................................... 1
t
219716-004 . FINISHED PLATE, “Warning Purged System” ........ 1
t
932820-002 . PRESSURE SWITCH,10 inch H20 (#7, Figure 7-6) 1
l
970653-006 . TUBING, Thermoplastic (#/8, Figure 7-6) ................. 3
* Not Shown

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15 14 16 .2l
14
17,18-
7'
lH
Figure 7-3. VXC Door Assembly - Monochrome

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FIGURE & UNITS PER

INDEX NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION ASSY
7-3- N/A VXC DOOR ASSEMBLY, Monochrome

1 219594 DOOR WELDMENT.. ...................................................... 1
2 219512 BARRIER/CGA CARD ASSY.. ........................................ 1
3 951508-003 TERMINAL BLOCK, 3 Pos.. ............................................ 1
4 935676-006 LINE PROTECTOR, 240 volt, 1 amp.. ............................ 1
5 999499-072 SCREW, Mach, PNH, SST, #6-32 x .5 ........................... 2
6 999449-068 SCREW, Mach, PNH, SST, #6-32 x .375 ....................... 2
7 220251-002 POWER SUPPLY, 90-250 VAC, 5 VDC ......................... 1
a 999499-566 SCREW, Mach, PNH, SST, #6-32 x .31 ......................... a
9 99931 O-006 WASHER, Flat, SST, #6 ................................................. 6
10 235386-002 GASKET, MS Connector, 14 shell .................................. 1
11 219521 PURGE CARD ASSY ...................................................... 1
12 999216-068 WASHER, Flat, Nylon, #6 ............................................... 4
13 220251-001 POWER SUPPLY, 90-250 VAC, 12 VDC ....................... 1
14 950873-024 CAP W/ CHAIN, BNC ...................................................... 2
15 950859-00 1 CAP W/ CHAIN, MS Conn. ............................................. 1
16 999389-l 01 NUT, BNC Panel Mount .................................................. 2
17 996857-026 TUBING, Shrink, 3/l 6-inch .............................................. AR
18 999485-026 SPACER, 4-40 x 1.75, .188 RD, SST.. ........................... 4
19 999216-067 WASHER, Flat, Nylon, #4. .............................................. 4
20 999449-026 SCREW, 4-40 x .25, SLTD, PNH, SST ........................... 4
l
219716-002 FINISHED, ID Plate, Purge Into ...................................... 1
21 999439-004 WASHER, Shoulder, .50 ID Nylon .................................. 4
l Not Shown

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Illustrated Parts Breakdown MANUAL 60-20
15 14 16 21
14
18
21’
17,18-
7'
l--
Figure 7-4. VXC Door Assembly - Color

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FIGURE & UNITS PER

7-4- N/A VXC DOOR ASSEMBLY, Color

1 219594 DOOR WELDMENT.. ...................................................... 1
2 219512 BARRIER/CGA CARD ASSY.. ........................................ 1
3 951508-003 TERMINAL BLOCK, 3 Pos.. ............................................ 1
4 935676-006 LINE PROTECTOR, 240 voft, 1 amp.. ............................ 1
5 999499-072 SCREW, Mach, PNH, SST, #6-32 x .5 ........................... 2
6 999449-068 SCREW, Mach, PNH, SST, #6-32 x .375 ....................... 2
7 943423-002 POWER SUPPLY, 90-250 VAC, 12 VDC 815 VDC ........ 1
a 999499-566 SCREW, Mach, PNH, SST, #6-32 x .31 ......................... 8
9 9993 1O-006 WASHER, Flat, SST, #6 ................................................. 6
10 235386-002 GASKET, MS Connector, 14 shell .................................. 1
11 219521 PURGE CARD ASSY.. .................................................... 1
13 TRANSFORMER, isolation ............................................. 1
14 950873-001 CAP W/ CHAIN, BNC.. .................................................... 2
15 950859-024 CAP W/ CHAIN, MS Conn. ............................................. 1
16 999389-i 01 NUT, BNC Panel Mount .................................................. 2
17 996857-026 TUBING, Shrink, 3/l 6-inch.. ............................................ AR
18 999485-026 SPACER, 4-40 x 1.75, .188 RD, SST ............................. 4
20 999449-026 SCREW, 4-40 x .25, SLTD, PNH, SST.. ......................... 4
l
219716-002 FINISHED, ID Plate, Purge Info ...................................... 1
21 999439-004 WASHER, Shoulder, .50 ID Nylon .................................. 4
22 STANDOFF, M-F 6-32 x 1.438, l/4 hex, SST.. ............... 4
23 220093 PLATE, Transformer Mounting ........................................ 1
24 220094 PLATE, Reversible, Transformer Cover.. ........................ 1
25 999268-007 WASHER, Lock, Split, #6, SST.. ..................................... 4
’ Not Illustrated

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Figure 7-5. VXC CPU Stack Assembly
FIGURE & UNITS PER

INDEX NO. PART NO DESCRIPTION ASSY
7-5- 219611 CPU STACK, CARD ASSEMBLY

1 219581 PLATE, Mounting, CPU Stack ..................................... 1
2 219805 . “LITTLE BOARD 286”, Modified .................................. 1
3 219664 . SOLID STATE DISK, Modified.. .................................. 1
4 219491 . PCB ASSY., VXC Communication.. ............................ 1
5 927050-001 . PCB ASSY., “MINI MODULE, EGA” ........................... 1
6 219977 . CABLE, Ribbon, AMPRO ............................................ 1
7 999252-401 . SCREW, Mach, BDGH, 6-32 X .37, Nylon.. ................ a
8 999266-l 01 STANDOFF, l/4 hex, M-F, 6-32 X 3/8, Nylon.. ........... 1
9 999266-l 05 . STANDOFF, l/4 hex, M-F, 6-32 X 13/16, Nylon.. ....... 4
10 999200-311 . STANDOFF, l/4 hex, F-F, 6-32 X 11/16, Nylon.. ........ 4
11 999397-l 01 . NUT, Hex, 6-32, Nylon ................................................ 4
12 999335-009 . SCREW, 6-32 X 3/8, 82-deg FLH, SST ...................... 4
13 999266- 107 . STANDOFF, l/4 Hex, M-F, 6-32 X l-1/8, Nylon ......... 3
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Illustrated Parts Breakdown MANUAL 6&20
FIGURE & UNITS PER

7-6 N/A VXC CABLE DIAGRAM - Monochrome Monitor

1 219977 DC POWER SUPPLY HARNESS, CRT Assy ...................... 1
2 219531-002 AC POWER SUPPLY HARNESS, CRT Dis., 6 inch ............ 1
3 219811 KEYBOARD HARNESS, CRT Display.. ............................... 1
4 219527 PURGE INDICATOR HARNESS.. ........................................ 1
5 219525 VIDEO HARNESS, CRT Dis.. ............................................... 1
6 219524 MONITOR HARNESS, CRT Dis.. ......................................... 1
7 932820-002 PRESSURE SWITCH, 10 inch H20.. ................................... 1
8 970653-006 TUBING, Thermoplastic.. ...................................................... 3
9 219530 AC LINE FILTER HARNESS.. .............................................. 1
10 219967 CABLE ASSY, VXC Communication Board ......................... 1
11 947645-001 MOUNT, Cable Tie, 1 inch.. .................................................. l
12 219531-003 AC POWER SUPPLY HARNESS, 13 inch.. ......................... 1

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Figure 7-7. VXC Cable Diagram - Color Monitor
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Illustrated Parts Breakdown MANUAL 60-M
FIGURE & UNITS PER

7-7 N/A VXC CABLE DIAGRAM - Color Monitor

1 219532 DC POWER SUPPLY HARNESS, CRT Assy ...................... 1
2 219531-002 AC POWER SUPPLY HARNESS, CRT Dis., 6 inch.. .......... 1
3 219811 KEYBOARD HARNESS, CRT Display.. ............................... 1
4 219527 PURGE INDICATOR HARNESS.. ........................................ 1
5 219525 VIDEO HARNESS, CRT Dis.. ............................................... 1
7 932820-002 PRESSURE SWITCH, 10 inch H20 ..................................... 1
8 970653-006 TUBING, Thermoplastic.. ...................................................... 3
9 219530 AC LINE FILTER HARNESS.. .............................................. 1
10 219967 CABLE ASSY, VXC Communication Board ......................... 1
11 947645-001 MOUNT, Cable Tie, 1 inch.. .................................................. +
12 220096 CABLE, Transformer, Color CID.. ......................................... 1

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Figure 7-8. VXC Keypad

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FIGURE & UNITS

INDEX NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION PER ASSY
7-8- 219712 VXC KEYPAD ASSEMBLY

1 219656 . KEYPAD ENCLOSURE ................................................. :: 1
2 937701-001 . KEYPAD ENVIR. SI. 4 x 4.. .............................................. 1
3 937701-002 . KEYPAD ENVIR. SI. 3 x 4.. .............................................. 1
4 999279-002 . NUT, Hex, SLFLKG, 6-32.. ............................................... 14
5 999291-009 . WASHER, Flat, #6, .267 x .016 SST.. .............................. 10
6 M1443-43SS . SPACER, l/4 OD, .14 ID, .25 LG, SST.. .......................... 4
7 219518 . KEYPAD PCB ASSY.. ...................................................... 1
9 999217-002 . WASHER, Flat, .141 x .25 x .03, Nylon.. .......................... 4
10 219658 . PLATE, Back.. .................................................................. 1
11 219659 . GASKET, Keypad.. ........................................................... 1
12 219529 . KEYPAD HORN/LIGHT HARNESS ................................. 1
13 219528 . KEYPAD POWER HARNESS.. ........................................ 1
14 235386-002 . GASKET, MS #14 BLKH, Corprene.. ............................... 2
15 970118-008 . NUT RING, MS # 14, 4-40 Thd ........................................ 2
16 999499-038 SCREW, 4-40 x 5/8, PNH, DIP ........................................ a
17 950859-024 : CONNECTOR CAP W/ CHAIN.. ...................................... 2
18 933206-005 . WASHER, Seal #4 ........................................................... 8
19 999335-l 36 . SCREW, FLH, lo-32 x l/2 SST.. ..................................... 8
l
234641-016 . LABEL, “HORN” ............................................................... 1
20 234641-015 . LABEL, “KEYBOARD”. ..................................................... 1
21 937701-9001 . REPLACEMENT KEYSET, 4 x 4 ..................................... 1
l
937701-9002 . REPLACEMENT KEYSET, 3 x 4 ..................................... 1
l l *
. I.D. PLATE, Remote Keyboard ........................................ 1
l Not shown
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MANUAL 6&20 Illustrated Parts Breakdown
1
25
/
'I / SEE DETAfL B
2v 36
Figure 7-9. Alarm Horn Control Box

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UNITS USE
FIGURE & PER ON
INDEX NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION ASSY CODE
7-9- 231125-l 01 HORN CONTROL BOX ASSY, Wiih red TOTCO barrier.. A
(See #3, Figure 6-l)
231125-102 HORN CONTROL BOX ASSY, With gray MTL barrier . .. . . B
(See #4, Figure 6-l)
1 + . PLATE, Identification.. ................................................ 1 AB
2 999241-004 . SCREW, Drive.. .......................................................... 4 AB
3 234641-005 . LABEL, AC input ........................................................ 1 A8
4 234641-015 . LABEL, Keyboard.. ..................................................... 1 A,B
5 234641-009 . LABEL, Ground .......................................................... 1 A,B
6 231134 . HORN ASSY, Horn Control.. ...................................... 1 AB
7 235271 . . CHANNEL RUBBER ................................................ 1 A,B
a 999279-003 . NUT, Hex (elastic stop), No. 8-32, SST ..................... 4 A,B
9 999451-144 SCREW, PNH, SLFLKG, No. 8-32 x l-5/8, SST ....... 4 AB
10 979458-007 : O-RING ...................................................................... 4 A,B
11 235272 . GROUND LUG ASSY ................................................ 1 A,B
12 999449- 164 . . SCREW, Mach, BDGH, SLFLKG, No. 1O-32 x 5/16 1 A,B
SST ....................................................................... A,B
13 999269-004 .. WASHER, Lock, external tooth, SST.. ..................... 1 AB
14 999279-007 .. NUT, Hex, SLFLKG, 3/8 - 16, 300 ser., SST.. .......... 1 A,B
15 999310-015 .. WASHER, Flat, 3/8, special, SST ............................ 2 AB
16 999397-503 . . NUT, Hex, 3/8-16, silicon brz ................................... 1 A,B
17 999321-008 . . LOCKWASHER, Helical spr, 3/8, SST.. ................... 1 AB
ia 999310-015 .. WASHER, Flat, special, 3/a, SST ............................ 2 A,B
19 999217-l 42 .. WASHER, Flat, neoprene ....... ................................ 1 AB
20 232039 . . GROUND LUG.. ....................................................... 1 AB
21 231130 . CABLE ASSY, Horn Control AC.. ............................... 1 A,B
22 955704-001 . CONNECTOR, Strain relief.. ...................................... 1 W
23 963700-002 . LOCKNUT, Conduit sealing, 3/4 ................................ 1 0
24 949808-007 . CONNECTOR, Receptacle (3 socket) ....................... 1 A,B
25 999397-008 . NUT, Hex, No. 4-40, SST.. ......................................... 4 0
26 999449-030 . SCREW, BDGH, SLFLKG, No. 4-40 x 3/8, SST.. ...... 4 A,B
27 978927-007 . GASKET, Connector .................................................. 1 A,B
28 950859-024 . CAP ............................................................................ 1 A,B
29 231124-101 . PCB ASSY, Horn control, with red TOTCO barrier.. .. 1 A
30 231124-l 02 . PCB ASSY, Horn control, with gray MTL barrier.. ...... 1 B
31 STD HDW . . SCREW, No. 1032 x 7/16 ....................................... 4 AB
32 938201-026 .. FUSE, 2 Amp ........................................................... 1 AB
33 231128 . LIGHTNING ARRESTOR.. ......................................... 1 A,B
34 947619-001 . STRAP, Cable.. .......................................................... 2 A,B
35 231129 . BRACKET, Lightning arrestor .................................... 1 AB
36 231126 . HORN CONTROL BOX .............................................. 1 AB
l Not a field-replaceable part

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CHAPTER EIGHT
SPARE PARTS LIST
9-l INTRODUCTION
Table 8-l lists the recommended spare parts inventory for the VXC. They are arranged according
to the Figure and Index number of the IPB drawing they appear in.
Table 9-l. Spare Parts List
Figure & Index Part Number Description

Number
7-3-2 I 219512 Barrier/CGA Card Assy.
220251-002 Power Supply, 90-250 VAC, 5 VDC 1 I
I 7-3- 11 I 219521 Purge Card Assy i 1 I
I 7-3-l 3 220251-001 Power Supply, 90-250 VAC, 12 VDC 1 I
I 7-5-2 219805 Little Board 286, Modified 1 I

7-5-3 I 219664 Solid State Disk Board, Modified I 1 I
7-5-4 I 219491 PCB Assy., VXC Communication I 1 I
927050-001 PCB Assy., Mini Module, EGA I 1 I
7-6-9 I 938201-026 Fuse, SB, 2 Amp, 3AGA2 I 1 I
Not Shown 923301-003 L.E.D., Green Lens, Cartridge, 910 1
Series I I
L.E.D., Red Lens, Cartridge, 910
Series i 1
I
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APPENDIX A
CHANNEL DESCRIPTIONS
A-l INTRODUCTION
Table A-l provides a description of each channel, arranged by logical channel number.
Table A-l. Channel Descriptions
Logical Channel Name Description

Channel #
001 HOOK LOAD The weight on the traveling block hook, in k-lbs*
002 BIT WEIGHT The weight on the bit, in k-lbs
003 ROP MIN/FT The rate of penetration, in minutes per drilled foot
004 BIT TIME The number of hours that the bit has actually been on bottom, as
determined by BIT WEIGHT
005 DEPTH The depth of the hole, in feet
006 BIT POSITION The depth of the bit, in feet
007 TON MILE The accumulated ton-miles on the line
008 DR FT/HR ROP The connection-compensated rate of penetration, in feet per hour
009 DR MVFT ROP The connection-compensated rate of penetration, in minutes per foot
010 BLOCK POSN The position of the block above the rig floor, in feet
011 ROTARY TORQ The motor torque used to drive the rotary table
012 ROTARY RPM The rate at which the rotary table is turning, in RPM
013 JOINT TORQUE The measured drill pipe connection torque, in k-foot pounds
014 ACCUM ROTARY The accumulated rotary table revolutions, in k-revs
015 PK HOOK LOAD The peak (maximum) hook load since this channel was last zeroed
016 PUMP PRESS The mud pump pressure, in PSIG
017 PK ROT TORQ The peak (maximum) rotary torque since this channel was last zeroed
018 ACCUM DRILL The total strokes of all active mud pumps during drilling
019 HYDR DISP Currently not used
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Table A-l. Channel Descriptlons(Continued)

Channel #
020 STROKES/FILL The number of pump strokes required to fill the hole after a number 01
stands have been pulled during a trip.
021 ACCUM/FILL The total number of pump strokes required to periodically fill the hole
while tripping out
022 PUMP SPM 1 The rate of the first mud pump, in SPM
023 PUMP SPM 2 The rate of the second mud pump, in SPM
024 PUMP SPM 3 The rate of the third mud pump, in SPM
025 PUMP SPM 4 The rate of the fourth mud pump, in SPM
026 TOTAL SPM The combined rate of all active mud pumps, in SPM
027 FILL VOLUME The volume of mud, in barrels, required to fill the hole during a trip
028 ACTUAL FILL The volume of mud, in barrels, required to fill the hole when the drill
pipe is in the hole
032 PUMP COUNT 1 The number of strokes made by the first mud pump
033 PUMP COUNT 2 The number of strokes made by the second mud pump
034 PUMP COUNT 3 The number of strokes made by the third mud pump
035 PUMP COUNT 4 The number of strokes made by the fourth mud pump
036 G/L RATE The rate of gain or loss in the volume of mud monitored by the MUD
VOLUME channel, in barrels per minute
037 GAIN/LOSS The gain or loss in the volume of mud monitored by the MUD
VOLUME channel, in barrels
038 TRIP G/L The total volume of mud gained or lost in all trip tanks
039 RAW TORQUE 1 The raw sensor input, in amps, of the motor torque required to drive
the rotary table
040 RAW RPM 1 The raw sensor input, in RPM, for the rate the rotary table is turning
041 MUD VOLUME The total mud volume, in barrels, in all mud pits except trip tanks
042 PIT VOLUME 1 The volume of mud in Pit 1, in barrels
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MANUAL 6&20 CHANNEL DESCRiPTiONS
Table A-l. Channel Descriptions(Continued)

Channel #
073 I RAM BOP 2 A measure of the amount the BOP Ram 2 is open, in percent
074 ROP FT/HOUR The rate of penetration, in feet per hour
077 DRILL DOWN The drill switch to determine if drilling is in progress
078 WASHOUT A value, in units, to measure the probability of a washout, using

PUMP PRESSURE and FLOW IN
079 1OO/Dc The inverse of the corrected d-exponent value, multiplied by 100
080 DC EXPONENT The corrected d-exponent value, used to estimate formation pressure:
083 COST/FOOT The cost per foot of drilling the well
091 TIME The time, in hours and minutes, based upon a 24-hour clock
092 DATE The current date
093 RAW TORQUE 2 The raw sensor input, in amps, of the motor torque required to drive
the rotary table
094 RAW RPM 2 The raw sensor input, in RPM, of the rate that the rotary table is
turning
095 BIT START The depth at which drilling resumed, with a new bit
096 OPER COST 1 The cost, in dollars per day, to operate the drill rig
099 I BIT COST The cost of the bit
100 BIT TYPE The type of bit used
101 BIT SIZE The bit diameter, in inches
102 BIT SERNO The serial number of the drill bit
103 DRIFT The angle, in degrees, that the well bore deviates from vertical
104 DRIFT DIR The compass direction in which the well bore deviates from vertical
105 NORM MUD WT The normalized mud weight, in pounds per gallon
106 ACT MUD WT The actual mud weight, in pounds per gallon
107 LINES STRUNG The number of lines strung
108 RIG ACTIVITY The current rig activity
110 CASING SHOE The depth of the current casing shoe, in feet
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Appendix A VISULOGGER XC GRAPHICS DISPLAY (VXC)
CHANNEL DESCRIPTIONS MANUAL 6g-20
Table A-l. Channel Descriptions(Contlnued)

Channel #
134 PIT 5 JUMPS The number of times that the mud volume in Plt 5 has changed by at
least ten barrels in less than one second
142 PUMP DISP #l The volume of mud displaced with each stroke of the first mud pump,
in gallons per stroke
143 PUMP DISP #2 The volume of mud displaced with each stroke of the second mud
pump, in gallons per stroke
144 PUMP DISP #3 The volume of mud displaced with each stroke of the third mud pump,
in gallons per stroke
145 PUMP DISP #4 The volume of mud displaced with each stroke of the fourth mud
pump, in gallons per stroke
146 PUMP EFFC #l The efficiency of the first mud pump, in percent
147 PUMP EFFC ##2 The efficiency of the second mud pump, in percent
146 PUMP EFFC #K3 The efficiency of the third mud pump, in percent
149 PUMP EFFC #4 The efficiency of the fourth mud pump, in percent
160 INT DRILLOFF The master channel required to calculate drilloff test channel graphs
* “k” represents 1,000; i.e. 5 k-lbs equals 5,000 Ibs
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APPENDIX B
DRILLOFF OPERATION
B-l INTRODUCTION
DRILLOFF is an application of the TOTAL system. It enables the operator to view drilloff test data
on a Visulogger XC Graphics Display (VXC) at the time that the tests are conducted. This
appendix explains how to use the VXC to view drilloff test data, which consists of the following:
. using the VXC keypad to view, create and edit DRILLOFF screens
. running drilloff tests.
DRILLOFF channels, recorders and display screens are initially specified during system
configuration, via a laptop PC connected to the DAQ (see Manual 60-40, TOTAL Configuration
and Calibration). The configuration software includes a default DRILLOFF screen (Figure B-l).
However, like all VXC screens, DRILLOFF screens can be created and edited using the VXC
keypad (Chapter 5).
B-2 PURPOSE
Drilloff tests are used to select the bit weight and rotary speed (RPM) that result in optimum rate
of penetration (ROP). The tests are typically performed at the top of a rock formation or
whenever ROP changes by a significant amount.
Drilloff test data is displayed as a curve that represents how ROP changes as bit weight changes,
for a fixed rotary speed (Figure B-l). Up to three curves can be plotted on one graph. By
comparing the curves, rig personnel can select the optimum bit weight and rotary speed.
B-3 METHOD
A drilloff test is conducted by applying a high bit weight and drilling at that weight until bottomhole
conditions stabilize, to insure a reasonable starting ROP. At that point, the brake is locked
and the bit continues to drill without further movement of the traveling block. As the bit drills
ahead, bit weight decreases and string tension increases because the drill string is unable to
move downward at the surface. This increase in string tension is used to calculate drill pipe
stretch, which is equal to the distance the bit travels. Pipe stretch is recorded versus time and
converted to ROP, which is then plotted versus a filtered bit weight, *BIT WEIGHT* (Figure B-l).
Drilloff tests are typically repeated at different rotary speeds and used by rig personnel to select
the bit weight and rotary speed that optimize ROP for given rig capabilities, hole and bit
conditions, and depth.
NOTE
Because the brake is locked, the ROP displayed in a drilloff test is a

theoretical ROP calculated from pipe stretch versus time. Actual ROP may
vary from the predictions of the graph.
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Appendix B VISULOGGER XC GRAPHICS DISPLAY (!/XC)
DRILLOFF OPERATION MANUAL 60-20
B-4 THE DRILLOFF SCREEN

The default DRILLOFF screen is shown in Figure B-l. Up to ten alpha channels can be
displayed on the left side of the screen. These values are updated at a rate of more than once
per second.
The DRILLOFF screen can also display three test curves. Each curve represents how ROP
changes as bit weight changes for a fixed rotary speed. The rate at which data points are plotted
on the graph is determined by the recorder.
Drilloff tests are initially named DRILLOFF 1, DRILLOFF 2, and DRILLOFF 3 and the names are
displayed above the chart. However, as each test occurs, the test name automatically changes to
reflect the rotary speed of the test; the rotary speed is then displayed above the graph and
color-coded to match the associated curve.
A horizontal line is drawn through the names of inactive drilloff tests, as shown in Figure B-l. For
example, when drilloff test 3 is running, a line is drawn through the names of tests 1 and 2.
Screen Name Co/or-Coded Reoorder

DRILLOFF Test Names Name
Menu Bar 1
Figure B-l. Default DRILLOFF Screen
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VISULOGGER XC GRAPHICS DISPLAY (VXC) Appendix B
MANUAL 60-20 DRILLOFF OPERATION
B-5 DISPLAYING THE DRILLOFF SCREEN

To display the DRILLOFF screen, follow the steps below:
1. From VXC Menu Bar 1 (Figure 5-l), select SCREENS. A menu bar
of screens available under the current rig activity is displayed.
2. Select DRILLOFF. The DRILLOFF screen (Figure B-l) is displayed.
B-6 DRILLOFF MENU BARS

DRILLOFF has two menu bars. Menu Bar 1 (Figure B-l) enables the operator to start the display
of drilloff test data and Menu Bar 2 (below) enables the operator to stop the display of drilloff test
data or to edit the DRILLOFF screen during a drilloff test.
DRILLOFF Menu Bar 2: 1 STOP DRILL-OFF TEST 0 MORE
To display DRILLOFF Menu Bar 1 below the DRILLOFF screen (as shown in Figure B-l), select
“0 MORE” from VXC Menu Bar 1 until the DRILLOFF menu bar is displayed. DRILLOFF Menu
Bar 2 is automatically displayed when one of the START TEST options is selected.
Table B-l summarizes each DRILLOFF menu bar function.
NOTE
Tests 2 (and 3) can be re-run without clearing other test curves from the
display chart. However, if test 1 is re-run, all displayed test curves are
erased.
Table B-1. DRILLOFF Menu Bar Functions
START TEST 1 DRILLOFF Menu Bar 1
MORE Displays VXC Menu Bar 1 (Figure 5-l) so that the DRILLOFF Menu Bar 2
DRILLOFF screen can be edited during a drilloff
test.
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Appendix B VISULOGGER XC GRAPHICS DISPLAY WXC)
B-7 CREATING/EDITING DRILLOFF SCREENS

DRILLOFF screens can be created and edited by following the same procedures outlined in
Chapter 5. The screens can be edited either before starting a drilloff test or during a drilloff test.
To edit a screen during a drilloff test, select “0 MORE” from DRILLOFF Menu Bar 2. VXC Menu
Bar 1 is displayed (Figure 5-l) and the DRILLOFF screen can be edited. To return to DRILLOFF
Menu Bar 2 after editing, select “0 MORE” until the DRILLOFF menu bar is displayed.
Table B-2 lists the functions typically used in DRILLOFF.
Table B-2. DRILLOFF Screen Edit Functions
corder (Paragraph B-7-l ).
Edit the range of ROP val
Add/change/delete an alpha channel
B-7-1 DRILLOFF Recorders

The horizontal axis of the DRILLOFF chart represents *BIT WEIGHT’ values (Table B-4). The
range of *BIT WEIGHT* values displayed on the chart is dictated by the recorder assigned to that
screen. Thus, to change the range of *BIT WEIGHT’ values displayed on the DRILLOFF chart,
select a different recorder for the screen.
The configuration software contains two default recorders, listed in Table B-3. Additional
DRILLOFF recorders can be created during configuration (Manual 60-40).
NOTE
Recorders can not be created using the VXC keypad. They can only be
created during system configuration and calibration.
Refer to Paragraph 5-l O-2 for instructions on selecting a recorder.
Table B-3. DRILLOFF Default Recorders
Recorder Name

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VISULOGGER XC GRAPHICS DISPLAY (VXC) Appendix B
MANUAL 60-20 DRILLOFF OPERATION
B-7-2 Creating a DRILLOFF Screen

Follow the steps below to create a DRILLOFF screen.
1. From VXC Menu Bar 3, select ADD SCREEN. The following
USE CURSOR KEYS TO ENTER SCREEN NAME: _ PRESS ENTER WHEN COMPLETE
2. Use the arrow keys to spell out the screen name, as follows:
Down Arrow Key - begins at the end of the alphabet and advances
one letter each time it is pressed (i.e., Z, Y, X, . ..). after the letter A is
reached, press this key to advance through punctuation marks, the
numbers 9-O and then more punctuation marks.
Up Arrow Key - presents letters, numbers and punctuation marks
in the reverse order of the Down Arrow Key.
Right and Left Arrow Keys - move the cursor one space to the
right or one space to the left.
When the screen name is spelled out, press ENTER. The EDIT
SCREEN Menu (Paragraph 5-l 2-3) is displayed.
3. Select “1 ADD LEFT ALPHA”. A menu bar of available channels is

displayed.
5. Repeat Step 4, as needed, to add left alpha channels to the screen.
7. Select RECORDER. A menu of available recorders is displayed.
8. Select the DRILLOFF recorder to use. The new recorder name is

displayed in the upper right wrner of the screen and the EDIT
SCREEN menu is displayed.
9. Select “3 ADD STRIP”. A menu bar containing channels available

to add is displayed.
NOTE
The VXC software considers the DRILLOFF screen as a “Four Strip

Charts” screen. Thus, four strip chart channels must be selected in
order to create a DRILLOFF screen. However, because a
DRILLOFF chart can currently display data from only three
channels, the fourth strip chart channel added must be the channel
named [BLANK].
10. Select DRILLOFF 1. A vertical strip chart is displayed and the

channel menu presented in Step 9 is displayed.

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Appendix B VISULOGGER XC GRAPHICS DISPLAY (VXC)
11. Repeat Step 10 to add the following three strip chart channels to the
screen: DRILLOFF 2, DRILLOFF 3 and [BLANK].
12. When DRILLOFF 1, DRILLOFF 2, DRILLOFF 3 and [BLANK] have
been added, press EXIT. The EDIT SCREEN Menu is displayed.
13. Press EXIT. The following message is displayed:
14. To save the new DRILLOFF screen, select SAVE CHANGES. VXC
B-7-3 Editing the Range of ROP Values Displayed

The STRIP CHARTS: CHANNEL SCALING option enables you to edit the range of ROP values
displayed on the DRILLOFF chart vertical scale. The scale values assigned to the first drilloff test
are automatically assigned to drilloff tests 2 and 3. This is because all three drilloff test curves
are displayed on the same chart; therefore, the vertical scale must be the same for all three tests.
Follow the steps below to edit the range of ROP represented by the vertical scale.
1. Select STRIP CHARTS from VXC Menu Bar 1. The STRIP
CHARTS menu bar is displayed.
2. Select CHANNEL SCALING. The following message is displayed,
where XXXXXis the name of the first drilloff test:
ENTER XXXXX CHART BOTTOM SCALE: OR ARROW KEYS TO SELECT
3. Key-in the minimum vertical scale value and press ENTER. The
new value is displayed. The following message is displayed, where
XXXXXis the name of the first drilloff test:
ENTER XXXXX CHART TOP SCALE: OR ARROW KEYS TO SELECT
4. Key-in the maximum vertical scale value and press ENTER. The
new value is displayed.
5. Press EXIT to return to the STRIP CHARTS menu. Press EXIT
again to return to VXC Menu Bar 1.

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VISULOGGER XC GRAPHICS DISPLAY (I/XC) Appendix B
MANUAL 60-20 DRILLOFF OPERATiON
B-6 RUNNING DRILLOFF

Follow the steps bebw to display drilloff data on screen, during a drilloff test.
1. Refer to Table B-4 to insure that values for ail DRILLOFF manual
value channels are correct. If PIPE STRETCH is a derived channel,
insure that PIPE I.D. and PIPE O.D. are present and wrrect.
2. Have the driller lifl the drill string off bottom and zero BIT WEIGHT.
3. Press the “0” key until DRILLOFF Menu Bar 1 is displayed.
4. Establish the desired RPM and starting bit weight. Drill at this initial
bii weight until stable bottomhole conditions are established, then
lock the brake and select 1START TEST 1 (Figure B-l). The curve
for Drilbff test 1 is displayed.
NOTE
The initial ROP value used by the DRILLOFF algorithm is the value
of ROP at the time START TEST 1 is selected. Thus, it is critical to
insure that stable bottomhole conditions are established and,
consequently, a reasonable starting ROP value is reached.
5. When the bit weight reaches a fairly constant value and a

substantial decrease in ROP occurs, select STOP DRILL-OFF
TEST.
6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 at different rotary speeds to run a second and
third drilioff test, selecting 2 START TEST 2 and 3 START TEST 3,
respectively.
Table B-4. DRILLOFF Channel Deacrlptions
Channel Name SensorType Description
HOOK LOAD Current The weight on the traveling bbck hook, in k-ibs.
BIT WEIGHT Derived The weight on the bit, in k-ibs.
DEPTH Event The depth of the hole, in feet.
LINES STRUNG Manual Value The number of lines strung.
DRILLOFF Derived Calculates the values used to plot the ROP cuTve for the first
driibff test.
DRiLLOFF Derived Calculates the values used to plot the ROP cuwe for the
second drilioff test.
DRILLOFF Derived Calculates the values used to plot the ROP cuTve for the third
driibff test.
‘BIT WEIGHT’ Derived The filtered bit weight used for the driibff test.
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Appendix B VISULOGGER XC GRAPHICS DISPLAY (VXC)
Table B-4. DRILLOFF Channel Descriptions (Continued)

1
Channel Name Sensor Type Description
PIPE STRETCH Derived or The stretch factor for the drill pipe, in inches per k-lb per 1000
Manual Value feet. PIPE STRETCH can be configured to be a manually
entered value or to be calculated using PIPE I.D., PIPE O.D.
and the Pipe Stretch algorithm.
BHA LENGTH Manual Value The bottomhole assembly length, in feet.
DP LENGTH Derived The length of the drill pipe, in feet.
‘PIPE I.D. Manual Value The inner diameter of the drill pipe, in inches.
*PIPE O.D. Manual Value The outer diameter of the drill pipe, in inches.
INT DRILLOFF Derived The master channel required to calculate drilloff test curves.
l This channel is required only if PIPE STRETCH is a derived channel.

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INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE

MONOCHROME: P/N 219585

Manufacturers of Precision Instruments

Printed in U.S.A. January 11, 1994

Cover.. ......................................................... Jan 1994

SPECTRUM 1000 and VISULOGGER are registered trademarks of M/D TOTCO

Information in this manual is subject to change without notice.

CHAPTER ONE - INTRODUCTION

l-l PURPOSE OF MANUAL .......................................... l-1

CHAPTER TWO - TOTAL SYSTEM OVERVIEW

2-1 INTRODUCTION ................................................ 2-1

CHAPTER THREE - DESCRIPTION

3-4-l Pressure Switch ............................................. 3-4

CHAPTER FOUR - INSTALLATION

4-l INTRODUCTION ................................................ 4-l

CHAPTER FIVE - OPERATION

5-1 INTRODUCTION ................................................ 5-l

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5-l l-3 ActiveChannels ............................................ 5-29

CHAPTER SIX - MAINTENANCE

6-l INTRODUCTION ................................................ 6-l

CHAPTER SEVEN - ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN

7-l INTRODUCTION.. .............................................. 7-l

CHAPTER EIGHT - SPARE PARTS LIST

8-l INTRODUCTION............................................. . . . 8-1

APPENDIX A - CHANNEL DESCRIPTlONS

A-l INTRODUCTION............................................. A-l

APPENDIX B - DRILLOFF OPERATION

B-l INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-l

2-l TOTAL System Overview ......................................... 2-1

3-l VXC Monitor - Front View ......................................... 3-1

4-l Hazardous Location Requirements - Type X Purge ..................... 4-2

5-l Typical VXC Screen ............................................. 5-l

6-l Jumper Settings: 286 Processor Board .............................. 6-6

6-4 Monochrome VXC Interface Connections ............................. 6-9

B-l Default DRILLOFF Screen ........................................ B-2

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2-l TOTAL System Device Distribution .................................. 2-3

3-1 VXC Specifications .............................................. 3-7

4-l Hazardous Location Requirements .................................. 4-1

5-l MenuBarFunctions ........................................... ..5- 3

6-l Fault Isolation Table ............................................. 6-2

7-1 Parts List Abbreviations .......................................... 7-2

8-1 Spare PartsList ................................................ 8-1

A-l Channel Descriptions ............................................ A-l

B-l DRILLOFF Menu Bar Functions .................................... B-3

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U.S., SI UNIT, AND METRIC

LISTING BY PHYSICAL QUANTITY

TO CONVERT FROM WMETRIC MULTIPLY TO CONVERT FROM

AREA square foot (f?J square meter (m’) 0.0929 10.7642

FORCE pounds-force (Ibf) Newtons (N) 4.4460 0.2246

LENGTH inch (in) centimeter (cm) 2.54 0.3937

PRESSURE atmosphere (a&t) kilopascal (kPa) absolute 101.325 0.009669

TORQUE foot pound-force Newton meter 1.3556 0.7376

TEMPERATURE Fahrenheit (OF) Celsius (“C) SUBTRACT 32 and MULTIPLY

l-l PURPOSE OF MANUAL

1-2 SCOPE OF MANUAL