DRILLERS CONSOLE

REVISION HISTORY
Rev. Description ERO/ECN #
A Initial Release 041251
B Added Revision History page and Drawing Number in footer. Revise Figures 4-9 and C23257
4-10.
C Changed writeup and figures for Mud Pump. C23706
D Make text and formatting corrections. Update and revise Figure 4-1. C24365
E Change font size of note on page 4-1 and remove page break on page 4-2. C24670
F Update figures. C25761
G Add photo numbers and correct errors in text. C26005
H Convert to Word 97 format. C28670
J Minor formatting changes. C28926
K Minor formatting changes. C28935
L Add Table of Contents codes. Correct Level 5 and Level 6 styles and errors. C29222

REVISION HISTORY PAGE SCR DRIVE SYSTEM TECHNICAL MANUAL

20605-50 Rev. L 24 HOUR SERVICE (713) 467-2523
 4-1

DRILLER'S CONSOLE
Table 4-1. Drillers Console
OPERATION Specifications
DESCRIPTION ELECTRICAL
Electrical input
The Driller's Console is the primary control The Drillers Console does not
for the rig DC functions. It is installed on require an independent power
supply. It receives these voltages
the drill floor near the Drawworks and from the other SCR Drive System
contains an Assignment switch to apply units.
power to various combinations of functions 1. 115 VAC from the Generator
suitable for tripping or drilling. In addition, Sync section.
2. 14 VDC from each SCR Unit.
the Driller's Console houses a lockout
3. -14 VDC Contactor Power
switch and throttle for each function. Lights Supply used to develop
on the Driller's Console panel indicate the contactor control signals
on-line status of the generators, SCR units, associated with each traction
motor.
and auxiliary AC devices such as blowers,
Output There are four outputs:
chain oilers, etc. 1. Zero to -8 VDC throttle
reference signals back to the
SPECIFICATIONS SCR Units for each DC function.
2. -14 VDC contactor control
signal for each traction motor.
Refer to Table 4-1. 3. -8.2 VDC supply for the DW
Foot Throttle rheostat.
WHEN AN SCR IS ASSIGNED 4. 120 VAC to MCC Relay Pan.
AND A FUNCTION SELECTOR
(SUCH AS MP1 OFF/ON) IS MECHANICAL
Mechanical Console
SELECTED, THE MOTOR(S)
The console is fabricated from
IS/ARE CONNECTED TO THE SCR 14-gauge stainless steel. The Speed
DRIVE. THE MOTOR(S) MAY ROTATE Control handles are also stainless
EVEN THOUGH THE HAND THROTTLE steel. The meters and lights are
mounted behind reinforced glass.
IS IN THE FULL COUNTER-CLOCKWISE The assembly is watertight.
POSITION. IF MOTOR ROTATION IS Size: 18 to 30" High x 36" Wide x 12"
POTENTIALLY HARMFUL, PLACE THE Deep
FUNCTION SELECTOR TO OFF. THIS (46 to 74 cM High x 92 cM Wide x
WILL DEASSIGN (DISCONNECT) THE 31 cM Deep).
Weight: 130 to 200 Pounds (60 to 92 KG).
MOTOR(S).
DW Foot Throttle
The Driller's Console is The DW Foot Throttle is fabricated
pressurized. The customer should from No. 303 stainless steel plate.
provide a dry air bleed at 75 to 150 PSI. The Foot Throttle pedal is
corrugated to provide a skid-proof
footing. The assembly is watertight.
Size: 12.75" High x 12.75" Wide x 11"
Deep
(32 cM High x 32 cM Wide x 28 cM
Deep) maximum.
Weight: 30 Pounds (14 KG).

SCR DRIVE SYSTEM TECHNICAL MANUAL DRILLERS CONSOLE

24 HOUR SERVICE (713) 467-2523 20605-50 Rev. L
4-2

INDICATORS AND CONTROLS
Figure 4-1 shows the various types of
indicators and controls on a typical console.
The numbers shown with parentheses in
the following description indicate items on
Figure 4-1.
The GEN and SCR Status Lights (Items 3
and 4) illuminate when the corresponding
units are connected to the Main AC Bus.
The positions of the ASSIGNMENT Switch
(Item 1) are arranged as the hours on a
clock, with the vertical (12 O'clock) position
being OFF.

3
4
5
6

DETAIL A

11
8 8 9 10 10

12
Item Description
1. ASSIGNMENT switch
2. POWER LIMIT meter 13
3. GEN Status lights
4. SCR Status lights
5. BLWR Status lights
6. POWER LIM light
7. ROTARY TABLE ammeter
8. ON-OFF switch
9. EMERGENCY OFF switch
10. FWD-OFF-REV switch
11. RT LIMIT switch
12. Hand Throttle hand wheel
13. Drawworks Foot Throttle

20601-20 Rev. B
FS-082-04, FS-082-05, FS-201-02

Figure 4-1. Driller's Console Indicators and Controls

DRILLERS CONSOLE SCR DRIVE SYSTEM TECHNICAL MANUAL

20605-50 Rev. L 24 HOUR SERVICE (713) 467-2523

Positions on the left side of the
ASSIGNMENT Switch (positions 7 through
11) are designed for tripping and those on
the right side (positions 1 through 5) are
intended for drilling. The Driller, however, is
free to choose whichever is needed at any
time. For each of these positions of the
ASSIGNMENT Switch, the number in the
blocks refer to the SCR units. The function
it drives is listed below the number in the
block.
In DRILLING positions, DWA and DWB
motors are connected in series (DWS). This
provides full lifting capability, but only half
the hoisting speed. On one SCR bridge in
TRIPPING positions, the motors are
connected to separate SCR bridges, giving
full hoisting speed.
The BLOWER Status lights (Item 5) are
associated with auxiliary AC devices of the
corresponding DC functions. For example,
the DW BLOWER light illuminates when all
auxiliary devices of both the Drawworks
motors such as blowers and chain oilers
are switched on.
There are LOCKOUT Switches (Items 8
and 10) for each DC function. Once turned
ON, the corresponding Hand Throttle wheel
(Item 12 - there are four) is rotated
clockwise to turn it from Zero to maximum
speed.
WHEN AN SCR IS ASSIGNED
AND A FUNCTION SELECTOR
(SUCH AS MP1 OFF/ON) IS
SELECTED, THE MOTOR(S)
IS/ARE CONNECTED TO THE SCR
DRIVE. THE MOTOR(S) MAY ROTATE
EVEN THOUGH THE HAND THROTTLE
IS IN THE FULL COUNTER-CLOCKWISE
POSITION. IF MOTOR ROTATION IS
POTENTIALLY HARMFUL, PLACE THE
FUNCTION SELECTOR TO OFF. THIS
WILL DISCONNECT THE MOTOR(S).
SCR DRIVE SYSTEM TECHNICAL MANUAL
24 HOUR SERVICE
4-3
MECHANICAL
The Drawworks Foot Throttle pedal (Item
13) is pressed to operate the Drawworks
once the DW Hand Throttle (Items 12) is
rotated out of the OFF position.
The RT ammeter (Item 7) indicates current
drawn by the Rotary Table motor. This is
an indication of developed torque. The RT
LIMIT knob (Item 11) is rotated clockwise to
increase the torque limit on the Rotary
Table motor from 0 to 10.
The POWER LIMIT meter (Item 2) indicates
percentage of available total power
capability of the generators and SCRs on
line being consumed by the load. The
POWER LIMIT light (Item 6) illuminates
when the generators connected to the Main
AC Bus approach (90%) their maximum
capability.
The EMERGENCY OFF button (Item 9) is
pressed to disconnect power to all DC
functions in case of an emergency.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. As a safety precaution, before
proceeding any further, set the
ASSIGNMENT SWITCH to OFF and
rotate all HAND THROTTLES to
OFF.
2. If a shunt motor is to be run, make
sure the field supply is ON.
3. Check the Generator Cubicle GEN
RUN and ON LINE status lights to
ensure there are sufficient
generators connected to the Main
AC Bus to fill the load requirement.
DRILLERS CONSOLE
(713) 467-2523 20605-50 Rev. L
4-4
4. Check the SCR status lights to make
sure the SCR units to be used are
connected to the Main AC Bus.
5. On Propulsion or Winch systems,
ensure that the SCR units to be used
have been assigned to DRILLING at
the Control Room Console.
6. Set the ASSIGNMENT SWITCH to
the position desired.
7. Set the appropriate LOCKOUT
SWITCH to ON, FWD, or REV, as
desired.
8. The corresponding BLOWER Status
Light will illuminate.
If all auxiliary motor starters are
not closed, the BLOWER Status
Light will not illuminate.
DO NOT PROCEED ANY
FURTHER IF THE LIGHT
REMAINS UNILLUMINATED.
TURN OFF THE THROTTLE
AND TROUBLESHOOT THE SYSTEM.
9. Rotate the desired HAND
THROTTLE (Items 12) clockwise to
achieve the desired speed.
10. The POWER LIMIT Meter (Item 2)
will indicate percentage of power
consumed out of the total available
from the generators connected to the
Main AC Bus. The POWER LIMIT
Light (Item 6) will illuminate when
power consumption reaches 90%.
In the interest of fuel economy,
operate the rig between 90 to 95% of
full power (as long as all functions
are operating at desired speeds).
Power Limit can be released by
connecting additional generators to
the Main AC Bus. If all available
generators are connected to the
DRILLERS CONSOLE
20605-50 Rev. L 24 HOUR SERVICE
Main AC Bus and the POWER LIMIT
Light illuminates, all the equipment
will still run, though at reduced
speed. Speed reduction is performed
automatically by a Power Limit circuit
to prevent overloading of the
engine/generator sets.
11. When changing direction of
Drawworks or Rotary Table from
FORWARD to REVERSE (or vice
versa), first turn the HAND
THROTTLE (Items 12) completely
counterclockwise to OFF. Let the
motor come to a complete stop
before switching the ON/OFF
LOCKOUT Switch (Item 8) to the
opposite direction. Otherwise,
damage may result to the SCR unit
as well as the Drawworks or Rotary
Table.
DRAWWORKS
1. Achieve cathead speed by
performing the preceding General
Instructions.
2. For a speedy tripping operation,
depress the FOOT THROTTLE.
THE FOOT THROTTLE
REMAINS INOPERATIVE UNTIL
THE DW HAND THROTTLE IS
MOVED OUT OF THE OFF
POSITION.
3. After the tripping operation, slow the
Drawworks to the HAND
THROTTLE setting by removing
pressure on the FOOT THROTTLE.
THE DRAWWORKS DYNAMIC
BRAKE IS AUTOMATICALLY
APPLIED WHEN THE FOOT
THROTTLE IS RELEASED FOR
MORE THAN TWO SECONDS.
SCR DRIVE SYSTEM TECHNICAL MANUAL
(713) 467-2523
 4-5

THE DYNAMIC BRAKE MAY The Mud and Cement Pump

NOT SET IF THE HAND
THROTTLE SETTING
(CATHEAD SPEED) IS VERY
HIGH.
ROTARY TABLE
1. To turn on the Rotary Table, perform the
preceding General Instructions.
2. Observe the RT AMMETER periodically
to check the current drawn by the motor.
The torque limit will not be exceeded if
the RT LIMIT knob is set to match the
pre-determined current limit even if pipe
torque forces the Rotary Table to stall.
3. If the Rotary Table stalls, but more
torque is required, the torque limit can
be raised by rotating the RT LIMIT Knob
clockwise.
Console Hand Throttles can
provide a maximum of only half speed.
MAINTENANCE
Refer to Section 3 (SCR Unit) for general
information regarding maintenance and
testing of the SCR Unit. The following part
of this section provides installation, testing,
and servicing instructions specific to the
Driller's Console.
INSTALLATION
The Driller's Console is normally mounted
on top of the pneumatic Drawworks
Console. Cables to the Driller's Console
are brought in underneath via connectors or
stuffing tubes (refer to figure 4-1).

DO NOT EXCEED THE

CURRENT LIMIT SET FOR THE
PRESENT OPERATION. IF THIS
LIMIT IS REACHED AND THE
ROTARY TABLE TORQUES UP AND
STALLS, SLOWLY TURN THE RT LIMIT
KNOB COUNTER-CLOCKWISE TO THE
MINIMUM SETTING.
TO DW FOOT THROTTLE
TO ROTARY TORQUE INDICATOR
MUD PUMP/CEMENT PUMP DRY AIR BLEED

1. To turn on the Mud or Cement Pump,

perform the preceding General
Instructions.
Be sure to turn ON the Mud or
Cement Pump LOCKOUT
switches.
2. For any maintenance activity, the pumps
can be operated from the Mud or
Cement Pump Console. The Driller's
Console LOCKOUT switch must be
switched on before either Pump
Console can be operated.
FS-039-10
Figure 4-2. Driller's Console Cable Entry
for Permanent Installation
Mobile rig units have connectors.
Place the Driller's Console on top of the
pneumatic Drawworks Console and weld it
around the edges. An alternate method is to
bolt it down. If the bolt-it-down method is
used, washers must be placed on the bolts
so as to achieve an airtight seal.

SCR DRIVE SYSTEM TECHNICAL MANUAL DRILLERS CONSOLE

24 HOUR SERVICE (713) 467-2523 20605-50 Rev. L
4-6

DW FOOT THROTTLE TESTING

The Foot Throttle is flush mounted on the
Drill Floor close to the Driller's Console.
The cable from the Driller's Console should
be strung below the Drill Floor.
Refer to Figure 4-3. Cutout a 9.75" (25 cM)
square section and drill four 0.562" (1.5 cM)
clearance holes. Insert the -13 bolts
(length of bolt is dependent on deck
material) in the pedal place holes, then
place the lower assembly in the cutout and
fasten in place with the -13 bolts.
Perform the functional test after repairing or
replacing any of the console assemblies. If
the unit fails to perform as indicated, refer
to Troubleshooting later in this section to
locate the malfunction.
To test the Driller's Console, simply observe
the operating instructions to run the motors
in each Assignment switch position. Make
sure the Blower lights turn on as indicated
and the motor performance follows the
throttle command.

If it is not feasible to run the motors,

observe the instructions listed in Table 4-2.

-13 WELDNUT BELOW DECK - (4 REQ'D)

.562 CLEARANCE HOLE - (4 REQ'D)

9.75 - CUTOUT

4.88

5.38
4.88

12.75 9.75 CUTO UT

5.38
1.00 1.00
12.75
10 .75 MOUNTING CE NTERS

TOP VIEW RECOMMENDED CUTOUT

FOR FLUSH MOUNTING

UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED

DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES AND
TOLERANCES ARE:
.X = .10
.XX = .020
.XXX = .005
FRACTIONS
ANGULAR
20601-66 Rev. A

Figure 4-3. DW Foot Throttle Mounting Diagram

DRILLERS CONSOLE SCR DRIVE SYSTEM TECHNICAL MANUAL

20605-50 Rev. L 24 HOUR SERVICE (713) 467-2523

Table 4-2. Driller's Console Functional Test
ACTION
1. Open all SCR Circuit Breakers.
The Circuit Breaker may be a switch.
2. Jumper the auxiliary contacts of the SCR #1 2.
switch (CB). Place the jumper between TB8-4
to TB8-5 in the SCR #1 Cubicle.
3. On the ASSIGNMENT Switch, select a 3.
function to be tested (for example, MP1 may
be run on SCR #1 in the ASSIGNMENT
switchs 2 oclock position by rotating the
ASSIGNMENT switch to the 2 OCLOCK
position and turning the MP1 OFF-ON switch
to ON.
4. Rotate the MP1 HAND THROTTLE fully 4.
clockwise while observing the throttle voltage
variation.
5. Repeat Steps 2 through 4 of this functional test
for each SCR and each function powered by
the SCR system. Remember to move the
jumper for the auxiliary contacts of the SCR
switch to TB8-4 and TB8-5 of the SCR being
tested.
6. Verify the Drawworks Foot Throttle operation. 6.
Make this check for each SCR. Jumper TB8-4
to TB8-5 in only one SCR at a time.
7. Remove the jumper from the SCR switch (CB) 7.
auxiliary contacts. Close the SCR switch (CB)
to prepare the SCR to become operational.
SCR DRIVE SYSTEM TECHNICAL MANUAL
24 HOUR SERVICE
4-7
RESULT
1. This prevents SCR Bridge phase up
when the assignment contactors are
closed.
This enables assignment contactors to
be closed in SCR #1 for the function
being tested. The green SCR ON
lamp on the Drillers console will
illuminate.
In the example, the MP1 contactors
will pick up, the blowers on Mud Pump
motors of MP1 will run, the auxiliary
functions (Rod Oiler, Chain Oiler, etc.)
will operate and the MP1 BLOWER
ON lamp on the Drillers Console will
illuminate.
Monitor the throttle voltage variation at
MP1 INPUT (pin 125) on the DC
Control Module. Measure it in respect
to ground. It should be Zero VDC
when the MP1 HAND THROTTLE is
fully counter-clockwise (minimum) and
increase to -8 VDC as it is rotated fully
clockwise (maximum).
Refer to the control logic diagrams
in the SCR System Print Book to
identify the DC Control Module
numbers for the desired test
functions.
Monitor for Drawworks Foot Throttle
voltage on the pin 114 of the DC
Control Module as the Foot Throttle is
slowly depressed. The voltage will vary
from Zero VDC when the Foot Throttle
is not depressed to -8 VDC as the Foot
Throttle is fully depressed.
There is no measurable result from
this functional test action.
DRILLERS CONSOLE
(713) 467-2523 20605-50 Rev. L
4-8

SERVICING DW FOOT THROTTLE

Refer to Section 3 (SCR Unit) for general Perform the following service on the Foot
servicing instructions. Throttle every three months under normal
conditions.
CONSOLE
1. Remove the Foot Throttle (refer to
1. Examine the internal assemblies Figure 4-4) and open the rear dust
periodically for signs of corrosion. cover.
Corrosion is possible if the front panel
door is not properly sealed or if the air or 2. Check and re-tighten the set screws.
purge air is bringing in a large quantity Ensure that the Foot Throttle
of moisture. potentiometer returns to zero.

2. Rotate the hand wheels and the
switches and examine the switch and
rheostat assemblies behind the Driller's
Console door panel. Check the switch
contacts and rheostat wiper arms
carefully. Test the rheostat linkage for
tightness.
3. Check that the rheostat wiper does not
rub the wires entering the Foot Throttle.
4. Grease the bearing surfaces.
5. Reassemble carefully to ensure that the
Foot Throttle box is watertight.

12.75

12.75

TOP VIEW

8.10

REAR VIEW RIGHT SIDE VIEW

20601-67 Rev. A

Figure 4-4. DW Foot Throttle

DRILLERS CONSOLE SCR DRIVE SYSTEM TECHNICAL MANUAL

20605-50 Rev. L 24 HOUR SERVICE (713) 467-2523
 4-9

The Theory of Operation which follows

TROUBLESHOOTING Table 4-3 provides an explanation of the
various circuits in the Driller's Console.
Refer to Table 4-3.

Table 4-3. Driller's Console Troubleshooting

PROBLEM AND ACTION

POSSIBLE CAUSE
MOTOR WILL NOT RUN
A. Generator SCR units may be A. Check the STATUS LIGHTS.
OFF.
B. If motors are shunt-type, the B. Check that the Field Supply is ON and that the FIELD
field current may be zero. CURRENT AMMETER reading is 50 Amps.
C. Assignment contactors may C. If the appropriate assignment contactors have not closed,
have not picked up. trace the -14 VDC contactor logic signal through the
appropriate assignment logic. Refer to Figure 4-7 (Driller's
Console Schematic Diagram Shunt Motor System).
D. The HAND THROTTLE signal D. The HAND THROTTLE reference signal should be
is not reaching the DC Control between Zero and -1 VDC at OFF and up to -8 VDC at
Module. MAXIMUM throttle. Check the signal at the selected SCR
unit TB. Trace the direction in which the signal is absent.
E. The DYNAMIC BRAKE is ON if E. Either the B motor is leading the A motor OR the A motor
DRAWWORKS is selected and DC Control Module is defective.
the HAND THROTTLE is set for
CAT HEAD SPEED.
HORN SOUNDS
A. The DRILLERS CONSOLE is A. Check the dry air bleed for leakage.
no longer pressurized.
B. The blower has not switched B. Trace the 115 VAC motor control logic.
on, or fails to start running.
FOOT THROTTLE DOES NOT
WORK
A. The Foot Throttle rheostat is A. Check the reference signal at pin 114 of the selected SCR
inoperative. unit DC Control Module. Check for presence of the -8.2
VDC at TB9 in the DRILLER'S CONSOLE. Trace the
signal in the direction that it is absent.
B. Loose set screws on one of the B. Use Locktite solution on all screws inside the throttle. Use a
rheostat shafts. thin 3/8" jam nut on the rheostat bushing.
C. The Foot Throttle may be C. The drain hole must be kept clear. If this is not done, the
frozen. Foot Throttle unit may fill with water and freeze.

SCR DRIVE SYSTEM TECHNICAL MANUAL DRILLERS CONSOLE

24 HOUR SERVICE (713) 467-2523 20605-50 Rev. L
4-10

THEORY OF OPERATION as a study aid. The SCR Schematics

Manual has the diagrams appropriate to
CONSOLE your rig.

Mechanical Figure 4-5 shows the Assignment Switch

position labeling and the corresponding
To permit operation in an explosion hazard wiring of a typical Driller's Console.
area, the Driller's Console electrical
assemblies are isolated from the local The Driller's Console receives the -14 VDC
atmosphere by maintaining a positive contactor power supply signals from each
pressure within the Driller's Console SCR unit from which the throttle power
enclosure. This prevents an electrical supply is generated. It returns those power
spark from igniting what could be explosive signals to the appropriate throttle and
gas on the drill floor. The Driller's Console contactor signals.
is also watertight.
Figure 4-6 indicates the wiring for a typical
The customer is required to supply dry air SCR 2. Note that SCR 2 can operate the
at 75 to 150 PSI via a connector located RT, DW A, and MP 1. Contactor and
underneath the Driller's Console. An Air throttle lines for only these functions are
Pressure Sensor triggers an alarm in the wired.
Driller's Console if positive pressure is lost.
The AC Section provides 115 VAC power
Electrical and control signals which turn on the GEN
STATUS lights. The MCC provides control
The following description describes a Drive signals which turn on the BLOWER
System with three generators and four SCR STATUS lights.
units. Refer to the diagrams in this section

ASSIGNMENT SWITCH
OFF
SCR1 SCR2 SCR3 SCR4 SCR1 SCR2 SCR3 SCR4

RT 12 RT
DWB DWA MP2 11 1 DWS MP1 MP2
PS PS

DWB MP1 RT DWA 2 RT

10 MP1 DWS MP2
TD PS DRILLER'S CONSOLE

RT RT
MP1 DWB DWA 9 3 MP1 DWA MP2
PS PS

RT RT TB1 TB2 TB3 TB4 TB5 TB6 TB9

DWB MP2 DWA 8 4 MP1 MP2 DWA
PS PS

5 DWS
RT
PS - MP2

DW FOOT
THROTTLE

TB6 TB6 TB6 TB6 TB1 TB1

SCR 1 SCR 2 SCR 3 SCR 4 AC SECTION MCC

20601-68 Rev. A

Figure 4-5. Typical Driller's Console Cabling Diagram

DRILLERS CONSOLE SCR DRIVE SYSTEM TECHNICAL MANUAL

20605-50 Rev. L 24 HOUR SERVICE (713) 467-2523
 ASSIGNMENT SWITCH
OFF
SCR1 SCR2 SCR3 SCR4 SCR1 SCR2 SCR3 SCR4
12 RT
RT 11 1
DWB DWA MP2 DWS MP1 MP2
PS PS

DWB MP1 RT DWA 2 RT

10 MP1 DWS MP2
TD PS

RT RT
MP1 DWB DWA 9 3 MP1 DWA MP2
PS PS
DW SPD REF 117
RT RT DW FT TH 114
DWB MP2 DWA 8 4 MP1 MP2 DWA
PS PS

RT
5 DWS - MP2 RT I LIM 128
PS
RT REF 1 130

SCR 2 SCR 2
MP1 REF MPC 126
DC MODULE
MP1 REF DC 125

MP2 REF MPC 123

MP2 REF DC 122

SCR DRIVE SYSTEM TECHNICAL MANUAL

P REF ERC 118 131 I FDBCK
TB6
P REF WHC 119 153
+14 VDC

CP REF 2 110
DRILLER'S
TB2 CP REF 1 113
CONSOLE

24 HOUR SERVICE
RT CONT 129
ASSIGNMENT TB2 MP1 CONT 124
SWITCH -14 VDC
MP2 CONT 121 154
ASSIGNMENT P CONT 120
CONTACTORS
DW CONT 116
CP CONT 112

CB AUXILIARY
MANUAL SW
ON
CONTACTOR PS 134
OFF

(713) 467-2523
Figure 4-6. SCR 2 Wiring of Typical Driller's Console
I2 I FDBCK

SCR 2 PCI

20601-69 Rev. A

20605-50 Rev. L
DRILLERS CONSOLE
4-11
4-12
ELECTRICAL (CONCLUDED)
Figure 4-7 shows the circuits which are
enabled when the ASSIGNMENT switch is
set to the 10 o'clock position to run Mud
Pump 1 on SCR 2. It does not matter
which generator is connected to the Main
AC Bus. Further, the Mud Pump 1 ON/OFF
switch is set to ON and the Mud Pump 1
HAND THROTTLE is rotated to provide the
desired number of strokes from the mud
pump.
Assignment Logic
Assignment logic enables a -14 VDC signal
(see Figure 4-7) which originates in the DC
Control Module at Pin 154. The -14 VDC
signal is returned to the SCR Cubicle to
close the appropriate ASSIGNMENT
contactors and then sent to the DC Control
Module to unlock the SCR Firing Circuits.
The -14 VDC signal is first passed through
the normally closed MANUAL VOLTS
switch. The MANUAL VOLTS switch is
turned on for testing purposes to phase up
the SCR bridge without running a motor.
The -14 VDC signal emerges at Pin 134 as
Contactor Power Supply (CONT PS). It is a
part of the 74 VDC contactor voltage: -14
VDC at Pin 154 and +60 VDC at PC1-41,
see Figure 4-7. The -14 VDC CONT PS is
then passed through the normally-open
auxiliary contacts of the SCR switch. The -
14 VDC CONT PS is enabled when the
SCR switch is closed (this feeds AC power
to the rectifier bridge).
-14 VDC CONT PS is applied to TB6-2
and from there is supplied to the Driller's
Console TB2-2 via a control cable. The
SCR 2 -14 VDC CONT PS is applied to
ASSIGNMENT switch contacts C1 and
C10.
DRILLERS CONSOLE
20605-50 Rev. L 24 HOUR SERVICE
Mud Pump 1 can be powered by
either SCR 1 or SCR 2. Mud
Pump 2 can be powered by either SCR 3
or SCR 4.
-14 VDC CONT PS also causes L7, the
green SCR 2 ON lamp located on the
Driller's Console to illuminate.
The ASSIGNMENT switch (refer to
Figure 4-8) consists of eight
decks. The first deck is labeled A, the
second B, then C, D, E, F, G, and H. They
are divided into four adjacent deck pairs
(A and B, C and D, E and F, G and H).
Each deck pair makes a switch having
12 terminals. Contact is made by a roller
between the terminals of the adjacent
deck pairs. For instance, if the
ASSIGNMENT switch is set at the 2
O'clock position, A2 contacts B2, C2
contacts D2, etc.
When the ASSIGNMENT switch is set to
the 10 O'clock position, the -14 VDC CONT
PS is conducted from ASSIGNMENT
switch contact C10 to D10, passing power
to the contacts of S2, the MP1 ON/OFF
switch (this switch also controls the blowers
on the MP1 traction motors). From S2, the
power travels to TB2-5 and then down the
control cable to TB6-5.
The next contacts in the circuit shown in
Figure 4-7 are on the Sprocket Slip Card
and are between PC5-16 and PC5-19.
These contacts are shown in Figure 4-7 as
normally opened. They, however, are
closed when power is applied. The
Sprocket Slip Card prevents traction motor
overspeed, should one of the DC motors be
unloaded.
On some systems, there are
provisions for locking out the
Mud Pump. Refer to your system prints
to see if this provision applies to your
system.
SCR DRIVE SYSTEM TECHNICAL MANUAL
(713) 467-2523
 4-13

6232-010-01 Rev. A

Figure 4-7. Typical Mud Pump 1 and 2 Control Schematic

SCR DRIVE SYSTEM TECHNICAL MANUAL DRILLERS CONSOLE

24 HOUR SERVICE (713) 467-2523 20605-50 Rev. L
4-14
ASSIGNMENT LOGIC (CONCLUDED)
Figure 4-8. Rear View of Assignment Switch
-14 VDC CONT PS now goes through the
normally-closed SAFETY INTERLOCK
CONTACTS (the Draw Works A (K6) and
Rotary Table (K4) power contactors). The
-14 VDC of CONT PS is now present on the
left side of the Mud Pump power contactors
K2 and K7. Since there is now 74 VDC
across K2 and K7, they will pick up and
connect the traction motors to the SCR
bridge.
K2 and K7's normally-open auxiliary
contacts are now closed to bring -14 VDC
CONT PS onto Pin 124 of the DC Control
Module. At this time, CONT PS is renamed
the CONTACTOR SIGNAL. The -14 VDC
CONTACTOR SIGNAL will turn off the
Inhibit Circuit of the DC Module if the Mud
Pump 1 Hand Throttle is at it's full CCW
position.
The Mud Pump Throttle Reference Signal
In Figure 4-9, the Mud Pump 1 Throttle
Assembly consists of two ganged
(mechanically connected) rheostats. The
front rheostat's output is supplied to Pin 125
of SCR 1's DC Control Module. The rear
rheostat's output is supplied to Pin 125 of
SCR 2's DC Control Module. The Mud
DRILLERS CONSOLE
20605-50 Rev. L 24 HOUR SERVICE
FS-019-17, FS-002-20
Pump Throttle Reference signal is active
when the Mud Pump Throttle is rotated
enough to produce -1 VDC to the DC
Control Module.
This 0 to -1 VDC is called the DEADBAND
REGION.
The Deadband Region has two important
purposes:
1. The output of the Mud Pump Throttle
does not have to reach Zero Volts for
the motor to stop rotating.
2. It permits the Charging Pump to be
started before the Mud Pump begins to
run.
Throttle Logic
The Throttle Hand Wheel is linked to a
rheostat which outputs a Zero to -8.2 VDC
signal. This corresponds to Zero through
maximum throttle.
The -8.2 VDC supply for the rheostat is
developed on the Driller's Console PCB
(refer to Figure 4-10) from the -14 VDC
from each SCR unit.
SCR DRIVE SYSTEM TECHNICAL MANUAL
(713) 467-2523
 4-15

6232-010-02 Rev. A

Figure 4-9. Typical Mud Pump 1 & 2 Reference Schematic

SCR DRIVE SYSTEM TECHNICAL MANUAL DRILLERS CONSOLE

24 HOUR SERVICE (713) 467-2523 20605-50 Rev. L
4-16
THROTTLE LOGIC (CONCLUDED)
Figure 4-10. Driller's Console PCB
Circuit
DRILLERS CONSOLE
20605-50 Rev. L
The -14 VDC input is dropped through five
Watt 82 resistors and applied to 8.2 Volt
Zener diodes. The voltage across a Zener
diode is constant even though the incoming
voltage may vary. The regulated -8.2 VDC
is applied to the hand throttle, foot throttle
and RTI (torque) Limit rheostats.
The Throttle Hand Wheel rheostats for each
function are gang-mounted (moving the
throttle hand wheel rotates the wiper of
each rheostat the same number of
degrees). The reference signal from each
Throttle Hand Wheel rheostat is applied to
all the SCR units that are capable of
powering the same motors. This assures
that there will be little change in the motor
performance (e.g., if Mud Pump 1 is
switched from SCR1 to SCR2).
A micro-switch is linked to each Throttle
Hand Wheel. The micro-switch contacts
are closed when the Throttle Hand Wheel is
rotated. The micro-switches control the
logic for the auxiliary functions.
Blower Lights Logic
There is one blower light associated with
each DC function. The light illuminates
when all associated AC functions are
switched on.
Refer to figure 4-11. Observe that the MP1
BLOWER light cannot turn on until the
MP1A BLOWER, MP1B BLOWER, the
MP1 ROD OILER, and the MP1 CHAIN
200D307 Rev. K OILER are switched on.
The blower lights operate off 115 VAC from
the Generator section. The relays which
switch on the AC functions are located in
the MCC (Motor Control Center Section). A
relay is energized when ON/OFF switch
MP1 is closed. The normally-open contacts
of MP1 close to switch on power to the AC
functions listed in the previous paragraph.
SCR DRIVE SYSTEM TECHNICAL MANUAL
24 HOUR SERVICE (713) 467-2523
 4-17

20601-70 Rev. A

Figure 4-11. Driller's Console AC Circuits

SCR DRIVE SYSTEM TECHNICAL MANUAL DRILLERS CONSOLE

24 HOUR SERVICE (713) 467-2523 20605-50 Rev. L
4-18
BLOWER LIGHTS LOGIC (CONCLUDED)
In similar fashion, MP2 logic is enabled by
the MP2 ON/OFF switch.
The Drawworks and Rotary Table blowers
are enabled by their respective OFF/ON
switches.
The blower for the Drawworks or
Rotary Table may be configured
to run for two to five seconds before the
throttle can be raised to start the
traction motor. If this has been done on
your equipment, it was to comply with
an ABS (American Bureau of Shipping)
rule which requires a drill floor motor to
be purged of existing air before
operation.
Alarm Horn Logic
The alarm will sound if either the positive
pressurization within the Driller's Console is
lost OR the blower is not switched on.
The normally-closed air pressure switch
stays closed to trigger the alarm if the
pressure drops below two inches of water
difference between the pressure inside the
Driller's Console and outside pressure. The
alarm is also triggered if the normally-
closed blower contact does not open when
motor starter picks up.
Power Limit Light
The Power Limit Light illuminates to
indicate that the generators connected to
the Main AC Bus are close to power limit.
Contactor K1 on the Power Limit board
closes to feed 115 VAC to the light. Refer
to the Power Limit theory of operation in
Section 2 of this manual.
DRILLERS CONSOLE
20605-50 Rev. L 24 HOUR SERVICE
DW/RT Interlock
On some rigs, the motor is used to drive
either the Drawworks or the Rotary Table
through a chain drive. A gear box is used
to shift the chain drive between the two
functions.
A normally-closed contact of the Rotary
Table relay is part of the DW CONT logic.
Thus, the interlock circuit enables the DW
CONT signal and disables the RT CONT
signal. This situation is reversed when the
Rotary Table Throttle Hand Wheel is
rotated clockwise. The micro-switch closes
and, in turn, energizes the RT relay.
Consequently, the DW CONT signal is
disabled and the RT CONT signal is
enabled.
DW FOOT THROTTLE
Mechanical
Refer back to Figure 4-4 for front and side
views of the DW Foot Throttle. The pedal
of the DW Foot Throttle is linked through a
spring to a counterweight. Thus, it will
return to the un-depressed position when
released.
Electrical
The incoming -8.2 VDC signal is enabled
when the Draw Works micro-switch is
closed. Therefore, the DW Foot Throttle
becomes operational only after the
Drawworks Throttle Hand Wheel is set
beyond the OFF position.
Figure 4-12 depicts the Foot Throttle circuit.
The pedal arm of the Foot Throttle is linked
to the rheostat wiper arm. The resulting
DW FT TH signal varies from Zero to -8
VDC. This equates to Zero to maximum
throttle.
SCR DRIVE SYSTEM TECHNICAL MANUAL
(713) 467-2523
 4-19

PC 1 TB9

- 8.2V 10 1
RED
DW-MSW

TB4

(SCR 4) DW FT TH 10 2
WHITE

TB1

(SCR 1) DW FT TH 12

GROUND 20 3
GREEN

DRILLER'S CONSOLE DW FOOT THROTTLE

3-CONDUCTOR CABLE

20601-71 Rev. A

Figure 4-12. Drawworks Foot Throttle Circuit

REMOVAL & REPAIR DW FOOT THROTTLE

Release the four -16 bolts located in the

DRILLER'S CONSOLE
corners of the Driller's Console Foot
Throttle pedal assembly and lift it out. To
To access the Driller's Console assemblies,
access the Foot Throttle rheostat, remove
open the front panel door by unlocking the
the rear dust cover by releasing the four
latches. Figure 4-13 shows these
corner screws (see Figure 4-14).
assemblies.
Refer to Table 4-4 for the parts list.
BEFORE DISCONNECTING,
MARK EACH CABLE WITH THE
CORRESPONDING TERMINAL
BOARD NUMBER.

SCR DRIVE SYSTEM TECHNICAL MANUAL DRILLERS CONSOLE

24 HOUR SERVICE (713) 467-2523 20605-50 Rev. L
4-20

DW FOOT THROTTLE (CONTINUED)

A. Door View

B. Compartment View

FS-084-20, FS-084-19

Figure 4-13. Driller's Console Assemblies

DRILLERS CONSOLE SCR DRIVE SYSTEM TECHNICAL MANUAL

20605-50 Rev. L 24 HOUR SERVICE (713) 467-2523
 4-21

11467-38 Rev. H

Figure 4-14. DW Foot Throttle Assembly

SCR DRIVE SYSTEM TECHNICAL MANUAL DRILLERS CONSOLE

24 HOUR SERVICE (713) 467-2523 20605-50 Rev. L
4-22

DW FOOT THROTTLE (CONCLUDED)

Table 4-4. Draw Works Foot Throttle Assembly Components (reference 11467-38 Rev. H)
ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION

1 1 0001-1467-37 ENCL-FOOT THTL

2 1 0001-1467-36 PEDAL-FOOT THROTTLE
3 1 0001-1467-22 PLATE-INSP,FOOT PEDAL
4 1 1704-1130-01 ACTUATOR-BAR ASSY
5 1 1704-1130-02 PIN-PEDAL PIVOT
6 1 1704-1130-03 PIN-PIVOT,CONNECTING ROD
7 2 1704-1130-04 BLOCK-CONNECTING ROD END
8 1 1704-1130-06 CONNECTING ROD
9 2 1704-1130-07 BLOCK-PEDAL BEARING
10 1 1704-1130-08 BLOCK-COUNTERBALANCE BEARING
11 1 1704-1130-09 SCREW-SHOULDER
12 1 1704-1130-10 DAMPER-NEOPRENE & STL WASHERS
13 1 0002-0394-00 NUT-1/2-20,HEX HD,S/S,W/COTTER PIN HOLE
14 2 1704-1130-12 SPACER-DELRIN
15 2 1704-2159-01 SPRING-TORSION
16 1 1704-1641-01 COLLAR-SET SCREW,THTL SHFT
18 4 3101-2118-02 BOLT-3/8-16 X 1.50,HEX HD
19 2 3101-1920-02 BOLT-1/4-20 X 2.00,FLT HD CSK
20 4 3101-1917-04 BOLT-1/4-20 X 1.25.FLT HD CSK
21 4 3111-2101-01 NUT-3/8-16,ESNA NUT,S/S
22 6 3111-1901-01 NUT-1/4-20,ESNA NUT,S/S NYLON
23 3 3101-1906-04 SETSCREW-1/4-20 X 0.38,S/S HEX
24 2 3115-1718-01 PIN-COTTER,1/8 X 1.50,S/S
25 4 3101-1108-02 SCREW-#10-32 X 0.50,BINDING HD
26 1 3101-0904-00 SETSCREW-#8-32 X 0.50,S/S,HEX
27 1 3112-2315-01 WASHER-WAVE SPR,.53 ID X .73 OD
28 1 3112-2708-03 WASHER-FLAT,1/2,STD PLAIN,S/S
29 1 1103-0008-00 TERM TUBE-BRASS,0.50
30 1 0506-0003-00 RHEOSTAT- 200 OHM,90 DEG
31 1 0602-0013-00 FITTING-BULKHEAD ADAPTER,0.25
32 2 0000-6817-99 BEARING-0.75 BORE,1-5/8 X 7/16 WD
33 2 0603-0015-00 BEARING-ADB8VNEW
34 1 0603-0003-00 BEARING-FS160,S/S
36 20 1104-0005-00 CABLE-3COND,16AWG,600V
37 1 0001-0256-77 PLUG-AIR INLET
38 2 3151-0701-00 GSKT-CLSD CELL,1/8 X 1 NEOPRENE
39 1 0001-0027-63 ANGLE-RHEOSTAT MTG
40 1 1103-0014-00 TERM TUBE-LOCKNUTS,0.50 BRASS
41 1 3101-0917-03 SCREW-#8-32 X 1.25,RND HD
42 1 3112-0907-01 WASHER-LOCK,#8,HELICAL SPLIT
43 4 3112-1108-02 WASHER-FLAT,#10,STD PLAIN
44 4 3112-1107-01 WASHER-LOCK,#10,HELICAL SPLIT
45 1 0000-6819-74 NUT-3/8-32,JAM NUT,S/S
46 4 1704-1130-14 SPACER-BEARING BLOCK
47 2 1704-1130-15 SHIELD FLINGER
50 1 0601-4238-01 N/P-ID,CONSOLE,MDL 201
51 4 3101-0503-01 SCREW-#4-40 X 0.19,PAN HD

DRILLERS CONSOLE SCR DRIVE SYSTEM TECHNICAL MANUAL

20605-50 Rev. L 24 HOUR SERVICE (713) 467-2523
 4-23

CANADIAN STANDARDS If PYLE-NATIONAL-brand multi-pole

ASSOCIATION (CSA) connectors are installed on the Driller's
Console, the cautionary nameplate in
Compliance with CSA Approval/Listing of Figure 4-15 must be mounted on the
Model 425 Driller's Console for use in Class Driller's Console.
I, Division II, Groups C & D Hazardous
Atmosphere Locations. All Driller's Consoles with a CSA
label affixed have been
AIR PURGE ALARM SYSTEM manufactured to comply with CSA
requirements.
The Air Purge Alarm System must comply
with NFPA-496 Rules for Type Z Purging as IMPLEMENTATION
interpreted by CSA.
This is to be done by compliance with all of
The changes required to do this are: the following:

1. Delete the Alarm Silence toggle switch, 1. Implement for all Driller's Consoles
or replace with a CSA Approved self shipped to Canada or for eventual
resetting Alarm Silence switch. Canadian use:

2. Delete the Supply Line pressure switch.
3. Increase the orifice diameter to 0.161"
(#20 Drill Bit) to provide 5.0 SCFM
(cubic feet per minute at specified
conditions of temperature and pressure)
flow at 50 PSI.
4. Install a DWYER-brand pressure switch
(Ross Hill #0403-0081-00) complete
with connection to atmosphere.
2. Implement for all Driller's Consoles
shipped after April 15, 1980.
3. Do not retrofit unless required by
regulatory bodies.
4. Implementation at any location other
than the Ross Hill manufacturing plant,
1530 West Belt North, Houston, Texas
77043, violates CSA Agreements.

WARNING
MULTI-POLE CONNECTORS ARE FOR INSTALLA-
TION PURPOSES ONLY. DO NOT DISCONNECT
UNLESS AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NON-HAZAR-
DOUS AND ALL CIRCUITS ARE DE-ENERGIZED.

LR 34415
AVERTISSEMENT
CONNECTEURS MULTIPOLAIRES CONVENANT
UNIQUEMENT POUR L'INSTALLATION. S'ASSUR-
ER QUE L'EMPLACEMENT N'EST PAS DANGER-
EUX ET QUE TOUS LES CIRCUITS SONT
DESAMORCES AVANT DE DEBRANCHER.

0601-4173-01B

204-173-01 Rev. C

Figure 4-15. Cautionary Nameplate

SCR DRIVE SYSTEM TECHNICAL MANUAL DRILLERS CONSOLE

24 HOUR SERVICE (713) 467-2523 20605-50 Rev. L
4-24

THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK

DRILLERS CONSOLE SCR DRIVE SYSTEM TECHNICAL MANUAL

20605-50 Rev. K 24 HOUR SERVICE (713) 467-2523