SECTION 3: GENERAL OVERVIEW

PowerCATTM Automated Catwalk ............................................................................................. 3-3

Safety Notices....................................................................................................................... 3-5
Pipe Rack.................................................................................................................................. 3-6
Indexers .................................................................................................................................... 3-7
Safety Pins ................................................................................................................................ 3-8
Kickers ...................................................................................................................................... 3-9
Skate ....................................................................................................................................... 3-10
Carrier Lift Winch .................................................................................................................... 3-11
Control Console ...................................................................................................................... 3-12
Wireless Control...................................................................................................................... 3-15
Main Electrical Box.................................................................................................................. 3-16
Hydraulic Power Unit............................................................................................................... 3-17

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POWERCATTM AUTOMATED CATWALK

The PowerCATTM Automated Catwalk is used to move tubulars between the pipe rack area
and the drilling floor. It consists of a Catwalk, Ramp and a Carrier assembly and a series of
tubular movement devices. The unit is controlled by a computer through controls on the
Control Console or from a Wireless Control.

The PowerCATTM Automated Catwalk, see Figure 1, has three folding hydraulic Pipe Racks
and three Indexers on either side. The PowerCATTM Automated Catwalk also contains the
Hydraulic Power Unit and Control Console on the Driller’s side, flare end.

The Ramp is hinged to the PowerCATTM Automated Catwalk and rotates up to rest on the
drilling floor for operation. It is chained to the Rig Floor for safety. The Ramp has a Carrier
Lift Winch mounted on the under side.

The Carrier, see Figure 2, is used to carry tubulars to and from the drill floor. It is normally
stored retracted flush inside the PowerCATTM Automated Catwalk. When loaded with a
tubular, the Carrier Lift Winch moves the Carrier up and down the Ramp. The Carrier has
three Kickers and three Safety Pins on either side and includes the Skate and Skate Winch
assemblies.

The major components and layout are illustrated in Figure 1.

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CARRIER
OVERHANG

CARRIER

RIG FLOOR

RAMP
LIFT ARM
CATWALK

CARRIER
LIFT WINCH

CATWALK SET-BACK
RAMP END MIDDLE FLARE END
FRONT EDGE OF RIG FLOOR

PIPE RACK
INDEXERS (x6) ARMS (x6)

OFF DRILLERS
SIDE

DRILLERS MAIN
SIDE CONTROL BOX
Control
Console

Figure 1: General Assembly

Figure 2: Carrier Detail

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Prior to performing any work on the PowerCATTM Automated Catwalk, please make sure
you read this important safety information and observe all CAUTION, WARNING, and
DANGER safety notations. Safety and informational callouts used in this manual include:

This label is used to warn against hazards and unsafe practices, which could result in
severe personal injury or death if proper procedures are not followed.

This label is used to warn against potential hazards or unsafe practices, which could result
in severe personal injury and product or property damage if proper procedures are not
followed.

Safety Notices are used to advise personnel to follow safe practices.

Safety Notices
Do
Wear personal protective equipment. Hard Hat,
Safety Glasses and Safety Boots when operating
this equipment.
Ensure that all personnel are clear of the Catwalk
when operating the equipment.
Use the designated Lifting Points when lifting the
equipment for transportation.
Read all Warnings and Cautions before operating
the equipment.
Keep the equipment clean and free from
contamination at all times.
Perform periodic maintenance.
Use only recommended lubricants and hydraulic oil.
Do Not
Stand on the Catwalk or Pipe Racks
when the equipment is in operation.
Have any physical contact with the
Indexers, Kickers or Skate when the
equipment is in operation.
Operate this equipment without proper
training.
Double stack Tubulars on the Pipe
Rack Arms as this prevents the
indexers from operating properly.
Stand near the Hydraulic Leg Pads
when the Hydraulic Legs are being
deployed.
Overload equipment. Check
Specifications and Operating
Instructions.

Ensure Hydraulic Oil is filtered, when oil is being

added to the tank.

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PIPE RACK
There are three Pipe Racks, see Figure 3, mounted on either side of the Catwalk. Each
Pipe Rack swings on a ball mount and is stowed for transport on a shipping support. A
short chain secures the Pipe Rack to the shipping support.
Cylinder Swing Wedges can be used to hold the Pipe Rack horizontally so it can be swung
out 90 degrees for operation. The Wedges can be removed once the Pipe Rack Hydraulic
Leg is extended to the ground and the Pipe Rack is supported.

BALL MOUNT

PIPE RACK CYLINDER

HYDRAULIC LEG SWING WEDGES

Figure 3: Pipe Rack

The Pipe Rack Hydraulic Legs are operated from the Control Console or from the Wireless
Control.

The maximum capacity of each pipe rack is 5,000 lbs.

Keep feet out from under Pipe Rack leg while swinging Pipe Rack
out from or into transport position.

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INDEXERS
There are three Indexers, see Figure 4, on both the Driller’s side and the Off-driller’s side of
the Catwalk (Figure 1). Each Indexer has two hydraulic cylinders. Operating the outer
cylinder lifts the outer end of the Indexer to roll tubulars in towards the Carrier. Operating
the inner cylinder lifts the inner end of the Indexer to roll tubulars out of the Carrier toward
the Pipe Racks.
All of the outer or inner Indexer cylinders on a side of the Catwalk operate simultaneously
with one lever.
The Indexers may be operated in either direction (inner raise or outer raise) by pushing the
appropriate lever in the desired direction on the Control Console or the Wireless Control.

NOTE
• Indexers will NOT function when the Carrier is elevated or while
the Skate is in operation.

INDEXER
PIPE
STOPPER
PIN

HYDRAULIC
CYLINDER

Figure 4: Indexer

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SAFETY PINS
There are three Safety Pins, see Figure 5, on each side of the Carrier. The Safety Pins are
actuated by Hydraulic Cylinders.
The Safety Pins prevent tubulars from rolling across the Carrier when loading, or rolling out
of the Carrier when it is being raised or lowered.
The Safety Pins extend automatically when the Carrier is elevated. The Drillers side or Off-
drillers side Safety Pins can be operated manually when the Carrier is in the fully retracted
position by using the Safety Pin toggle switches on the Control Console or the Wireless
Control. These are labeled “Locator Pin” on the Wireless Control.
All three Safety Pins on a side operate simultaneously.
The Safety Pins can not be lowered unless the Carrier is fully retracted.
The Safety Pins will automatically retract only when the Carrier is fully retracted into the
Catwalk and none of the switches on the Control Console or Wireless Control are in the
“up” position.

HYDRAULIC SAFETY PIN

CYLINDER

Figure 5: Safety Pin

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KICKERS
There are three Kickers, see Figure 6, on each side of the Carrier. Hydraulic cylinders
actuate the Kickers.
The Kickers eject tubulars out of the center Carrier groove to either the Drillers side or the
Off-drillers side.
All Kickers on a side operate simultaneously with one lever.
Pushing the appropriate lever on the Control Console or the Wireless Control operates the
Kickers.
When the Carrier is elevated out of the Catwalk or when the Skate is in operation the
Kickers do not work.

Always ensure that the Skate is not blocking any of the Kickers
before operating the Kickers.

KICKER UP

Figure 6: Kickers

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SKATE
The Skate, see Figure 7, runs the length of the Carrier and is powered by a hydraulic winch
and cable.
The Skate is operated from the Control Console or the Wireless Control.
The Skate can be operated at any time when the hydraulic pump is on.

• Do NOT use the Kickers if the Skate is in the way.

• Do NOT run the Skate into the stop plates located under the top
Carrier plate near each end of the Carrier. This will cause damage
to the Skate assembly and shorten the life of the skate cables.

SKATE

Figure 7: Skate

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CARRIER LIFT WINCH

The Carrier Lift Winch is located under the Ramp, see Figure 8. Cables from the Winch
Drum travel up the under side of the Ramp, over two guide sheaves and down the front
side of the Ramp in the protective slots. The cables pass under the Cable Guide Block on
the front of the Carrier and attach to the Cable Attachment Block located about 2/3 down
the length of the Carrier.
The Carrier Lift Winch pulls the Carrier up the Ramp and over the drilling floor to mouse
hole so tubulars can be delivered to or removed from the drilling floor.
The Carrier has a Lift Arm mounted on its underside, which travels inside the Catwalk as
the Carrier is pulled up the Ramp. The Lift Arm enters a pocket, which causes the back
end of the Carrier to lift up out of the Catwalk. This allows the Carrier to extend across the
drilling floor to the mouse hole.
The Carrier Lift Winch is operated from the Control Console or from the Wireless Control.
The speed of the Carrier travel is computer controlled throughout its range so damage does
not occur to the Carrier or Lift Arm during operation.

Figure 8: Carrier Lift Winch, located under the Ramp.

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CONTROL CONSOLE
The Control Console, see Figures 9, 10,11, 12 and 13, is located on the Drillers side, Flare
End and consists of a Control Bank, an Operator Interface Display, a Motor Running Light,
an Emergency Stop Button, Reset Button, Pump On Button, a Start Button, and a Stop
Button.

AMBER STROBE
PROTECTIVE LAMP
COVER

CONTROL
BANK TANK OIL
LEVEL AND
TEMERATURE
OPERATOR GAUGE
INTERFACE
DISPLAY

MOTOR RUNNING
LIGHT EMERGENCY
STOP BUTTON

Figure 9: Control Console

• The Operator Interface Display shows the status of the Catwalk. If an error message
occurs the Amber Strobe Light flashes.

• The Motor Running Light is illuminated when the electric motor is operating.

• The Emergency Stop Button, when pressed removes power from the electric motor,
causes the Catwalk to cease operation, and displays an error message on the
Operator Interface Display.

• The Control Bank consists of 3 Switches and 6 Levers to operate the Catwalk and
has a hinged Protective Cover.

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Figure 10: Control Bank

PUMP AUTO/HAND
SELECTOR SWITCH

Figure 11: Inside of Control Console

• A pump motor Auto/Hand switch is located inside the Control Console.

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• The Reset Button is used to reset operational Errors and to enable Carrier operation
from the Control Console when the Wireless Control is disabled or off.

• The Pump Start button starts the hydraulic pump motor. When it is pressed the
Catwalk hydraulic system becomes energized and the Catwalk may be operated
from either the Control Console or the Wireless Control if it has been enabled.

• The Stop Button stops the hydraulic pump motor.

• The Pump On button loads the hydraulic pump to provide 2000 PSI pressure to
lower the Carrier and retract the Skate under certain conditions. It does not start the
pump motor.

NOTE
DO NOT use the Pump On switch for normal operation.

PUMP START
BUTTON
RESET
BUTTON

PUMP ON
BUTTON

PUMP STOP
BUTTON

Figure 12: Control Console, Figure 13: Control Console,

Left Hand Side Right Hand Side

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WIRELESS CONTROL
The Wireless Control can be used to control the functions of the Catwalk, when it has been
enabled.

Figure 14: Wireless Control

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MAIN ELECTRIC BOX

Opening the Main Electrical Box will expose personnel to 480 -

600 volts.

The Main Electrical Box, see Figure 15, is located under the removable Catwalk floors
directly adjacent to the Electric Motor of the Hydraulic Power Unit.
It houses the motor switchgear, computer, electric controls, breakers, fuses, relays, and on
some models the main disconnect switch.

FILTER BYPASS
INDICATIOR

MAIN
VALVE
BANK

HYDRAULIC HIGH
OIL COOLER PRESSURE
FILTER
75 HP
MAIN ELECTRICAL MOTOR
BOX AND PUMP

Figure 15: Location of Main Electrical Box

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HYDRAULIC POWER UNIT
The Hydraulic Power Unit, Figures 16, 17 and 18, is located on the Drillers Side, Flare End
of the Catwalk. The HPU consists of a Hydraulic Tank, Return Filter with Pressure Switch,
Pump Case Drain Filter, Tank Breather Filter, Oil Level Sight Glass with Low Level Switch,
Oil Heater, Oil Temperature Gauge, Temperature Transmitter, an Electric Motor and
Hydraulic Pump.
The Electric Motor, Hydraulic Pump, Oil Heater and Temperature Transmitter are located
under removable floor panels.

TANK
HEATER RETURN FILTER

PUMP CASE
DRAIN FILTER
TANK
75 HP BREATHER
MAIN TEMPERATURE
MOTOR
ELECTRICAL TRANSMITTER
AND PUMP
BOX DRILLERS
SIDE

Figure 16: Hydraulic Power Unit

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TANK
BREATHER
RETURN
FILTER

FULL LEVEL

PUMP CASE
DRAIN FILTER OIL LEVEL
SIGHT
GAUGE

ADD LEVEL LOW OIL

LEVEL
SWITCH
OIL
TEMPERATURE
GAUGE

Figure 17: Hydraulic Tank

RETURN PRESSURE
FILTER GAUGE

Figure 18: Return Filter Pressure Gauge

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