Model SS2704

1.00” 3V Sapphire
Pressure Recorder

Operations Manual

10012919
 Document Revision History
Revision Name Date Comment
01 A. Sielmann June 23, 2005 First Draft
02 S. Giordano May 24, 2007 Revise Back up ring
information. Removed Nitrile
References.

Disclaimer
Spartek Systems makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the content of this
manual. We would certainly welcome any suggestions as to how we can
improve the content for any future manuals. This manual may be updated
periodically which will be reflected in the above Document Revision History.
Spartek Systems declines any liability that may arise out of inaccuracies in this
document.
We thank you for choosing Spartek Systems as your equipment provider of
choice.

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Table of Contents
Model SS2704 1.00” 3V Sapphire Pressure Recorder........................................1

Table of Contents..................................................................................................3

1. Introduction ....................................................................................................5

2. Preparing the Recorder for Operation............................................................6

2.1. Accessories Required to Operate a Recorder............................................6

3. Installing Spartek Systems Field Software.....................................................7

4. Connecting the Recorder to a Computer .......................................................7

5. Program Modes of the SS2704....................................................................10

5.1. General Program Information...................................................................11

5.2. Programming the Recorder for Memory Mode .........................................13

5.3. Programming the Gauge for Surface Read Out Mode .............................13

6. Pre-Job Check Out ......................................................................................14

6.1. Gauge Test Procedure .............................................................................14

6.2. Battery Test Procedure ............................................................................15

7. Assembling the Gauge for Deployment .......................................................16

7.1. Grease and Lubrication ............................................................................16

7.2. Sealing Procedure....................................................................................19

8. Dismantling the Gauge After a Job ..............................................................21

8.1. Removing the Battery Housing.................................................................21

9. Recovering Data from the Gauge ................................................................22

10. Removing O-Rings and Back-Up Rings ...................................................22

10.1. Seal Removal Tools .............................................................................22

10.2. Seal Removal Procedure......................................................................23

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11. Filter Removal and Replacement .............................................................24

12. Replacing O-Rings and Back-Up Rings ...................................................26

12.1. Seal Configurations ..............................................................................28

12.2. Seal Replacement Procedure...............................................................29

13. Product Specifications..............................................................................32

13.1. Standard Calibration Temperatures......................................................33

14. Mechanical Dimensional Drawing ............................................................34

15. Spare Parts ..............................................................................................39

15.1. Seal Material Types ..............................................................................39

15.2. Redress Kits .........................................................................................40

15.3. Battery Housing Seals ..........................................................................41

15.4. Bull Nose/Crossover Seals ...................................................................41

15.5. Crossovers ...........................................................................................42

15.6. Crossover Thread Adapter ...................................................................42

16. Battery Packs ...........................................................................................42

16.1. Battery Safety .......................................................................................42

16.2. Battery Pack Characteristics.................................................................43

16.3. Depassivation Procedures....................................................................44

17. Types of Battery Packs ............................................................................45

17.1. Battery Housings ..................................................................................46

17.2. Test Battery ..........................................................................................47
17.3. Reusing Battery Packs .........................................................................48
17.4. Power Profiling .....................................................................................48

18. References...............................................................................................49

19. Contact Information..................................................................................50

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1. Introduction
General System Overview
The Sapphire Gauge records elapsed time, pressure, and
temperature data in an internal memory. Temperature data is used
to compensate the pressure measurement and should not be used
for an accurate well bore temperature curve.
These gauges can be powered by lithium batteries below ground or
from the surface using a wireline power supply.
Sapphire gauges can be programmed to sample at a user
determined rate. This rate can be either fixed or variable.
To program this gauge for operation requires the use of a
computer. The gauge is connected to the computer via a Program
Interface Box. The user communicates to the gauge through the
use of Spartek Systems Field Software.

The SS2704 Sapphire Pressure Recorder

The SS2704 Sapphire Recorder is a member of the SS2700 family
of gauges available for pressure and temperature data evaluation.
This manual is for the SS2704 Model Number 1139 F0.
This model is offered in five different pressure values, ranging from
750 psi to 20 000 psi. All of these gauges can withstand
temperatures up to 170°C (338°F), although not all of them are
calibrated to this temperature as a standard practice.
The overall diameter of the gauge is 1.00”.
This gauge requires a minimum of 3V to operate. This can be
provided by a 2 “AA” Cell battery pack.
The standard storage capacity is 1 000 000 data points.
Each gauge is manufactured and calibrated at our facilities in
Sylvan Lake, Alberta.

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2. Preparing the Recorder for Operation
2.1. Accessories Required to Operate a Recorder
Included with each set of recorders are some essential accessories
required to ensure proper functioning before deployment. These
items include:
Item Quantity Part Number Note
Carrying Case 1 10000686
Thread Protector (Male) 2 10003011
Bull Nose with Sintered Filter 1 10007604
†
Crossover 1 Alternate
‡
Spartek Systems PC Software 1 Alternate
§
Program Interface Box 1 Alternate
SS2704 Operations Manual 1 10012919
**
External 12V Power Supply 1 10001540
††
Test Battery Pack 1 10009861
‡‡
1.00” Sapphire QC Assembly 2 Alternate
§§
Electronics Housing 2 Alternate
***
Battery Housing 2 Alternate
†††
Battery Pack 2 Alternate

Figure 1 – SS2704 Gauge Assembly and Accessory Equipment

†
One type of this item will be included – Standard or NPT. See the Mechanical Drawing in Section 14.
‡
One version of software will be included.
§
One type of this item will be included – RS232 or USB. See Section 4.
**
This item will only be included with an RS232 Interface Box. See Section 4.
††
This item will only be included with the purchase of 200°C battery packs. See Section 17.3.
‡‡
One type of this item will be included based on the required pressure rating. See Section 13.1.
§§
One type of this item will be included based on the application – sweet or sour.
***
One type of this item will be included based on the size of the battery pack. See Section 16.1.
†††
The battery type will be determined by the customer when ordering based on characteristics of the
application, such as the temperature and/or the duration of the task being performed. See Section 16.
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3. Installing Spartek Systems Field Software
The first step for ensuring a successful survey is to communicate with
the gauge. This is done using Spartek Systems proprietary software.
Spartek Software must be installed before the gauge can be programmed.
To install the software, insert the CD into the computer and the
Demo Shield Installer will guide the user through the installation.
This software allows the user to program a gauge, retrieve data after a
job, graph the results for analysis, and run diagnostic tests on the
gauge before deployment. It features an On-Line Help System
explaining how to use the software and contains contact information.
Software is also available for download from the Spartek Systems
website at http://www.sparteksystems.com. Upon registration and
approval from Spartek, a username and password are assigned
providing access to software downloads.

4. Connecting the Recorder to a Computer

This gauge interfaces with a computer using a Program Interface
Box. There are two types of Interface Boxes: RS232 and USB.
Each box has different characteristics and different setup
configurations. The chart below provides a comparison.
Standard Temp
Interface Box Power Depassivation Connector Part Number
/ High Temp
RS232 (Single) 12V/Battery 165°C or less 7 Pin ST/HT 10002588
RS232 (Dual) 12V/Battery 165°C or less 7 Pin/11 Pin ST/HT 10002392
USB USB Port 165°C or less 7 Pin HT Only 10010527
* For higher temperature packs, use the SS1008 200°C Depassivation Box. See Section 17.2.

Figure 2 – An SS1000 Dual Serial Interface Box and an SS1009 USB Interface Box
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 USB Interface Configuration
To connect the gauge to an SS1009 USB Interface Box, remove
the battery housing from the gauge to expose the connector.
Connect the 7 pin silver connector on the Program Interface Box to
the pressure gauge. Next, connect the black USB connector on the
Interface Box to the USB port on the computer as shown in Figure 3a.
Power supplied by the USB port on the computer will power both the
box and the gauge, making no additional power source necessary.

Figure 3a – Gauge connected to computer using a USB Interface Box

Serial Interface Configuration

To connect the gauge to an SS1000 Serial Program Interface Box,
ensure that the battery housing has been removed from the gauge
to expose the connector at the top of the electronics housing.
Connect the small 7 pin silver connector on the Program Interface
Box to the gauge. Next, connect the black 9 pin ‘D’ shell connector
on the Interface Box to the serial port on the computer.
Once the cabling is complete, ensure that the switch labeled ST/HT
(Standard Temp/High Temp) on the Interface Box is set to HT.
Finally, to supply power to the instrument, connect a Spartek
Systems battery pack or plug in a 12V external power supply to the
interface box. See Figures 3b and 3c.
Note: A 200°C battery pack cannot be used to power an RS232
Interface Box. Use a lower temperature pack. See Section 16.
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 Do Not Plug In A 12V Power Supply &
A Battery Pack At The Same Time

Figure 3b – Gauge connected to computer using an RS232 Interface Box (Battery)

Figure 3c – Gauge connected to computer using an RS232 Interface Box (12V)

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 Communication Using Either Interface Box
Once power is applied and a gauge is connected, ensure that the
LEDs flash rapidly several times. This is a quick diagnostic check
indicating that the processor in the gauge has initialized and the
gauge is ready to accept commands from the computer.
For the next step the user must launch Spartek Systems Field PC
Software to program the gauge.

5. Program Modes of the SS2704

The SS2704 has two modes of operation: Memory Mode and
Surface Readout Mode (SRO).

Memory Mode
In Memory Mode, the gauge records time, pressure, and temperature
data to the gauge memory which can be recovered when the gauge
is retrieved from below the surface. Data can be uploaded for
analysis when the gauge is connected to a computer using Spartek
Systems PC software and a Program Interface Box. Data will remain
in the gauge memory until it is reprogrammed for another survey.

Surface Read Out Mode

In addition to recording time, pressure, and temperature data to the
gauge memory, a gauge equipped with SRO will also transmit this
data to the surface while still below ground. This requires the use of
a surface recovery unit commonly known as an SRO Box (SS6001).
The SRO Box acts as a receiver for the gauge. It displays gauge data and
stores it in a memory of its own, in addition to the data being stored on the
gauge. Gauges run using SRO do not require the use of a battery pack
since the SRO Box provides power to the gauge via the wireline cable.
The sample rate of the SRO Box is controlled by the user, but the sample
rate of the gauge cannot be changed while the gauge is recording.
Spartek Systems recommends that the sample rate of the SRO
Box be slower than the sample rate of the gauge to ensure that
data transmission runs efficiently.
If a computer is available on site, data can be viewed on a graph
using the Live Acquire feature of the software by connecting the
SRO Box to the computer.
Surface Readout is not the default mode of operation for this
type of gauge. Gauges must be converted to SRO Mode by the
user through Spartek Systems PC Software. See Section 5.3.
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 5.1. General Program Information
Program Rates
For the SS2704 there are two different program rates available for
sample acquisition: Fixed Rate and Variable Rate.

Fixed Rate
This method programs the gauge to take a sample at a constant or fixed
rate until the memory is full, the battery runs out, or power is disconnected.

Variable Rate
This type of program allows the user to custom design multiple
sample rates during a single survey. This allows the gauge to be
deployed at a given time, with one sample rate and to sample at a
different rate at a predetermined point in the future.
The Variable Rate is more practical for applications where battery life
is of concern. The gauge can begin taking samples at a moderate
rate and then change to a faster rate at a specified time instead of
constantly sampling at the faster rate, in order to conserve power.
In the event that the Variable program sequence is completed
before the gauge is retrieved or the battery pack runs out, the
gauge will still continue to accumulate samples. At this point the
gauge will continue recording at a default rate of 30 seconds until
the memory is full, power is disconnected, or the battery runs out.
Note: Programming the gauge for either rate will erase any
samples currently stored in memory. If data on the gauge has
not been recovered prior to reprogramming, it will be lost.
See Section 9 for details regarding data recovery.
Default Program Rates
A gauge programmed for either mode will start recording samples at
a default rate of 5 seconds for the first minute (12 samples) once
power is applied. This default rate is built into in all Spartek pressure
recorders in order to provide functionality feedback once a battery
pack is connected. The user programmed sequence will begin after
this initial default rate. If no program is downloaded into the gauge, a
default Fixed sample rate of 30 seconds will be enabled.

Sample Rate Calculation

In order to design a program that will perform as the user intends, it is
important to understand how the gauge calculates which rate to
acquire samples at, especially for multiple (Variable) rate programs.
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 When connecting a battery pack, look for a small LED located
inside the plastic top of the pack. This LED will flash upon power
connection to indicate that the processor is active.
After the initial rapid flash, a more prolonged on/off period will occur.
This is a visual display of the gauge taking a sample and storing it in
memory. The LED will flash a total of 5 times to give the user a clear
indication that the gauge is actually running, flashing once for each of
the first five samples. The five sample flashes will occur at one of two
rates.
If the gauge has recently been programmed or if the gauge has zero
samples stored in its memory, the flashes will occur every five seconds
using the five second default rate mentioned in the Default Section.
If the gauge has more than twelve samples stored in memory, the
LED will flash at the Fixed or Variable rate programmed on the gauge.
If the gauge is programmed using a Fixed Rate, the gauge will
sample at the programmed Fixed Rate.
If the gauge is programmed using a Variable rate, the gauge will
determine how many samples are already stored in memory and
compare this to the number of samples that each program step will
require. With this information, the gauge will determine what the
sample rate should be (based on the program sequence), and resume
sampling at the corresponding rate. The LED will flash at this rate.

5.2. Programming the Recorder for Memory Mode

The programming process is explained in detail in the On-Line Help
system which is available through Spartek Systems Field Software.

Once the software has been installed and opened, click on the tab
labeled Help and view the section labeled Running the Software to
learn how to program a gauge for Memory Mode.
Once the gauge is programmed, check the verification sheet to make
sure the program has validated that the gauge is ready for operation.
Click the button labeled Update Data on the Data Acquisition page
of the software and notice that the number of samples has been
erased and now reads zero samples.
Spartek Systems preprograms each gauge with a 30 second
Fixed sample rate unless otherwise requested by a customer.
Memory Mode is compatible with both Fixed and Variable Rates.
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 5.3. Programming the Gauge for Surface Read Out Mode
The gauge must be programmed to operate in SRO Mode to
enable the gauge to transmit data back to the surface recovery unit
at a user determined, preprogrammed interval.

Figure 4 – SS6001 Surface Recovery Unit (SRO Box)

The SRO programming process is explained in detail in the On-Line

Help which is available through Spartek Software. Once the
software has been installed and opened, click on the tab labeled
Help and view the section labeled SRO to learn how to program the
gauge for SRO Mode.
Once the gauge is programmed, check the verification sheet to
make sure the program has validated that the gauge is ready for
operation. Click the button labeled Update Data on the Data
Acquisition page and ensure that the number of samples has been
erased and now reads zero samples.
The gauge has now been successfully programmed. Before
deployment, the gauge and the battery pack should be tested in order
to determine that all features of the gauge are functioning correctly.

Gauges programmed for SRO can

operate in a Fixed Rate Mode only.

6. Pre-Job Check Out

In order to isolate any potential problems, the Pre-Job Check Out is
divided into two steps. A gauge test will make certain that the gauge is
operating properly. Once this is established, the battery pack should
be tested to minimize the possibility of failure due to battery issues.
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 6.1. Gauge Test Procedure
This simple test will ensure that the gauge records accurate samples,
interfaces with the software, and properly uploads stored data.
This test should be done on a work bench before arrival at a job site.
For RS232 Interface Boxes, connect the gauge to a computer using a
12V power supply as explained in Section 4. For USB communication,
simply connect the gauge to a computer as explained in the same section.
Open Spartek PC Software and use the Sample to Terminal feature
to record data into the gauge memory. Set the sample rate to 10
seconds and use the Continuous Samples function to begin
acquiring data. Let the gauge run for approximately five minutes
before terminating sample acquisition. Click Update Data and note
the number of samples recorded. Five minutes of sampling at a 10
second sample rate should yield approximately thirty samples.
Upload the data following the instructions explained in the Data
Acquisition section of the On-Line Help.
Following the On-Line Help instructions should open up a graph
and display the samples recorded by the gauge. The samples
should be steady in both pressure and temperature and read room
temperature and pressure values. The number of samples on the
graph should be equal to the number displayed on the main page of
the software under the Num of Samples field.
If the values of pressure and temperature are within the expected
range and the gauge records the correct number of samples, the
gauge can be considered to be working correctly.

6.2. Battery Test Procedure

This test will make certain that the battery supplies enough power
to enable the gauge to record accurate samples, interface with the
software, and properly upload stored data. This test will also make
sure that the gauge executes the correct program sequence.
Note: this test does not determine whether or not a pack is suitable
for a downhole application. Spartek Systems recommends only
new packs be used for a given application. See Section 17.4 for
more information.
Be sure not to use a 200°C (392°F) battery pack for the
following procedure. Use a lower temperature pack (165°C or
less) or the red test battery pack.
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 First, program the gauge in memory mode for a 10 second Fixed
sample rate as explained in Section 5, then disconnect the gauge
from the computer.
Connect the battery to be tested directly to the gauge with no
Interface Box.
Inside the plastic top of the battery pack, there is a small LED that will
flash upon power connection. This indicates that the processor is active.
After the initial rapid flash, a more prolonged on/off period will
occur. This is a visual display of the gauge taking a sample and
storing it in memory. The LED will flash a total of 5 times to give
the user confidence that the gauge is actually running. The five
sample flashes will occur at five second intervals.
Let the gauge continue running for about five minutes. This will
give the gauge time to complete the default five second sample rate
for the first minute, as well as time to begin the ten second Fixed
Rate program that will commence after the default period ends.
After five minutes the battery can be removed to discontinue
sample acquisition.
Connect the gauge to both the Program Interface Box and to the
computer as explained above. Click Update Data and note the
number of samples recorded. Five minutes of sampling at a 10
second sample rate should yield approximately thirty samples.
To upload the data, refer to the Data Acquisition and Data
Manipulation features of the On-Line Help.
Following the On-Line Help instructions should open up a graph
and display the samples recorded by the gauge. The samples
should be steady in both pressure and temperature, and read
approximately zero pressure and room temperature values.
If the values of pressure and temperature are within the expected
range and the gauge has recorded the correct number of samples,
the battery pack can be considered to be working correctly.
The gauge can now be erased and reprogrammed for the rate
desired for the specific application at hand.
Note: this test only ensures that the battery pack is suitable for
bench testing of the gauge. Use a new battery pack for any
downhole applications. A new pack should also be tested before
deployment using the procedure described above.

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7. Assembling the Gauge for Deployment
New gauges, for either rental or purchase, are sent with new seals
ready for deployment. Gauges are not shipped fully assembled since
the batteries are not connected and the battery housings are not in
place. Gauges are therefore shipped in a semi complete state.
For these reasons, the following procedure will begin by explaining
how to lubricate the seals followed by how to install the battery and
battery housing. This section will end with how to seal the gauge.
The assembly procedure requires the use of two standard 7/8”
(0.875”) wrenches in addition to the parts listed in Section 2.
For seal removal and replacement procedures see Sections 10 and 12.

7.1. Grease and Lubrication

Once all of the seals have been installed, it is necessary to
lubricate the sealing area to prevent damage when restoring the
battery housing. To do this, two products are required.

Products
High temperature/high pressure petroleum grease is to be used for
O-Ring and Back-Up surfaces. For thread lubrication, a high
temperature anti-seize compound will provide appropriate protection.
Spartek Systems recommends Chevron Rykotac EP (Extreme
Pressure) Grease and Jet-Lube Kopr-Kote for thread protection.
Two other necessary products are PG2 Grease and ID Red. PG2
Grease is to be applied to the cavity between the filter and the
diaphragm, which lie underneath the bull nose. See Section 11 for
filter cleaning and greasing procedures. ID Red is a fast
evaporating industrial degreaser, used to clean contaminants from
O-Ring seats as well as for general maintenance.
These products are available for purchase from Spartek Systems.
The chart below shows the Spartek item numbers for the products
mentioned above, as well as tools used for product application.
Item Quantity Part Number
Chevron Rykotac EP Grease 1 10006315
Jet-Lube Kopr-Kote Anti-Seize 1 10005950
Spartek Systems PG2 Grease 250mL 10001321
Spartek Systems PG2 Grease 1L 10007496
Zep ID Red Industrial Degreaser 1 10001028
Syringe 1 10002977
Brush 2 10004099
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 Figure 5 - Lubrication Products and Accessories and PG2 grease

Application
Apply Rykotac EP Grease to the O-Rings on the end of the electronics
housing using a brush as shown in Figure 6 steps 1 and 2. Using a
different brush, apply Kopr-Kote to the threads as shown in steps 3 and 4.

Figure 6 – Lubricating O-Rings with grease and threads with anti-seize

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 Do not over-grease. Too much grease will attract debris that can
potentially damage the seal and cause flooding. A perfectly
greased O-Ring will look moist and shiny.
Apply EP Grease to the O-Rings on the Crossover/Bullnose as well.
Kopr-Kote is also necessary for the threads of the sub. See Figure 7.

Figure 7 – Greasing the O-Rings and Back-Ups on the Bullnose

7.2. Sealing Procedure

With the O-Rings greased and the threads coated, the next step is to
seal the gauge. The seal procedure involves attaching the bull nose,
the battery and the battery housing, and then tightening the two joints.

Installing the Bull Nose

Be sure that the seals have been replaced and lubricated before
attaching the bull nose. Thread the bull nose on as shown in Figure 8.
Hand-tighten the bull nose up to the housing to prepare it for final seal.

Figure 8 – Attaching a Bull nose

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 Installing the Battery Housing
The battery pack and the battery housing should not be connected
and sealed until the gauges are scheduled for deployment within a
few hours.
This step should not be completed until the gauge is ready to
begin sampling. Connecting the battery will begin the
program on the gauge and the battery life will begin depletion.
Take this into account before attaching the battery to the
gauge and sealing the battery housing joint.
When the battery is connected, notice the LED flashing, as shown in
Steps 2 and 3 of Figure 9. This indicates that the gauge is working.

Figure 9 – Installing the Battery Pack and Housing

Place the battery housing over the battery and hand tighten the battery
housing up to the electronics housing to prepare it for final seal.

Final Seal
Tightening the joints can be done in one of two methods to achieve
the correct force required to make a firm seal: by hand or by wrench.
Spartek recommends hand tightening of the joints for this gauge.
This will provide enough torque to effectively seal this gauge.

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 If the customer so desires, these joints can be tightened with a
7/8” (0.875”) wrench. Keep in mind the low amount of torque
achieved through hand tightening is all that is required. The
tightening procedure is shown in Figure 10.
Spartek Systems recommends a torque spec of no more than
25 ft-lbs for both the bull nose the battery housing joints.
Use the wrench to firm up the joints only. Do not over tighten.
Excessive force will damage the seal glands.

Figure 10 – Attaching and sealing Bull Nose, Battery Pack and Battery Housing

The gauge is now assembled and ready for deployment. If two

gauges are to be run in tandem, they can be connected together at
this time.
A complete gauge will look like the image shown in Figure 11.

Figure 11 – One Full Gauge with a Bull Nose

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8. Dismantling the Gauge After a Job
8.1. Removing the Battery Housing
The process of opening up the gauge is the reverse of the assembly
above. Loosen the battery housing with two standard 7/8” wrenches
and cautiously unscrew the housing by hand, monitoring the ease
with which it is loosening. If undo force is required there may be
pressure inside the gauge or the threads may be seized.
Alternate the housing back and forth loosening and tightening the
gauge, proceeding slowly and carefully for safety reasons as well
as to avoid damaging the threads.

Do not stand in line with the gauge

when dismantling. If there has been a
pressure build up inside the gauge,
make sure the battery housing will not
cause injury if it were to be ejected.

9. Recovering Data from the Gauge

Connect the gauge, Program Interface Box, battery, and computer
as explained in Section 4, and refer to the On-Line Help system to
recover data from the gauge.
Use the Data Acquisition feature to upload data and the Data
Manipulation feature to view graphs of the recorded information.
Data will be saved in a file on the computer during Acquisition and
can be viewed at any time without repeating the Acquisition step by
using the Analyze Data or View Data functions of the software.
Both of these are listed under the Data Manipulation tab.
Make sure the plots presented on the graph are what the user is
expecting before reprogramming the gauge.
Be sure to retrieve the data before reprogramming the gauge.
The process of programming the gauge will erase recorded
data, and there is no recovering data thereafter.
The gauge has successfully completed its task and is now ready for a
new job. Before reassembling the gauge, the seals should be replaced.

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10. Removing O-Rings and Back-Up Rings
10.1. Seal Removal Tools
The following tools are required to change the seals of Spartek gauges:
Item Quantity Part Number
Side Cutters 1 10000426
O-Ring Removal Tool (Plastic) 1 10010354
O-Ring Removal Tool (Brass) 1 10011116
Wax String 1 10000360

Figure 12 – Types of O-Ring Removal Tools - Plastic and Metal

10.2. Seal Removal Procedure

Take care not to damage the O-Ring seats during this procedure.

Sweet / Sour Seal Removal

For seal removal, the O-Rings and Back-Up Rings require different
procedures. O-Rings are single use while split PEEK
Back-Ups can be reused.

PEEK Back-Ups can be reused.

Do not cut or discard PEEK Back-Ups.
Use the O-Ring Removal Tool to lift up the O-Ring to provide enough
room to slide the cutters underneath it and cut it as shown in Figure 14.

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 Figure 14 - Removing Sour Service O-Rings

To remove a PEEK Back-Up Ring, position the split between the

thumbs. Press on one side of it with one thumb and spread apart
with the other. Bend the Back-Up over the threads for removal.

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 Figure 15 – PEEK Back-Up Removal

PEEK is flexible but it can deform or break if stretched.

Gently bend the Back-Up into its original shape if this occurs.

Figure 16 – Deformed PEEK Back-Up Ring

11. Filter Removal and Replacement

The pressure sensing system of the SS2704 does not use a bellows
system, so fluid can directly contact the transducer diaphragm. The
diaphragm is highly sensitive, so a mesh filter is in place to prevent any
solids from reaching the transducer diaphragm.
To protect the diaphragm, PG2 grease is used to fill the void in the
transducer cavity. The grease acts as an inhibitor preventing any
well fluid or H2S gas from directly contacting the diaphragm.
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 Maintaining this sensing system consists of cleaning the transducer
cavity to remove any old contaminants and replacing the grease.

The filter and transducer cavity should be cleaned and replaced

after each downhole application

Filter Removal
The filter is located on the Crossover/Bullnose at the base of the threads.
This is a sintered filter, which means that the screen is not removable.
Using ID Red or another fast evaporating industrial degreaser,
remove any contaminants or excess grease from the transducer
cavity in the manner shown in Figure 17.

The diaphragm of the transducer is

extremely sensitive and should never
be touched, poked, or tampered with.

Figure 17 – Filter and Cavity Cleaning Procedure

When the cavity is clean, inspect the diaphragm for damage. If any
aberrations are observed, contact a representative of Spartek Systems.

Filter Replacement
Once cleaned, PG2 grease can be applied using a clean syringe. Fill
the grease up to the top of the threads of the cavity shown in Figure 18.
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 Figure 18 – Greasing and Replacing Filter

If the recommended syringe is used, the sensor can not be damaged. If

some other applicator is used, be cautious not to damage the diaphragm.
Tighten the bullnose or crossover using a 0.75” wrench and wipe away
any excess grease.

12. Replacing O-Rings and Back-Up Rings

The SS2704 uses two types of seals: 018, and 16mm x 2mm
O-Rings and Backups. These are located in three places, two of
which are field replaceable joints. The replaceable seals are
located at the joints of the pressure sub/bull nose & the battery
housing/electronics housing. The electronics housing/pressure sub
joint is to be serviced at Spartek Systems. See Figure 19.

Figure 19 - SS2704 Gauge Sections and Field Joints

The electronics housing/pressure sub joint is a

permanent joint and should not be opened in the field.
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 O-Rings
Both the battery housing joint and the bull nose/crossover joint use
two O-Rings and two Back-Ups each.
The battery housing/electronics housing joint uses two 018 O-Rings
and Back-Up Rings. The pressure sub/bull nose joint uses two
16mm x 2mm O-Rings and Back-Up Rings.
This equates to a total of four field-replaceable O-Rings and
four field-replaceable Back-Ups per gauge.
O-Rings need to be inspected before assembling the gauge. Inspect all
O-Rings for any cuts, tears, flattening, or other damage. If any signs of
deterioration are observed, change the O-Rings before deployment.

It is recommended to change all field

replaceable seals prior to deployment.
Back-Up Rings
PEEK Back-Ups have a split in them for placement purposes, and have
a concave side and a flat side as shown in Figure 20.
Always align the concave side
towards the O-Ring to create a firm seal.

Figure 20 - The Concave Side of a Back-Up Ring

There are multiple seal configurations used on each gauge depending

on the type of seal that is required. The quantity and position of the seal
components will determine the type of seal configuration for each joint.

12.1. Seal Configurations

There are two seal configurations used on the SS2704 Sapphire
Pressure Gauge: the Standard Seal and the Bottom Seal.
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 Each configuration is used in a specific location. Both sweet and
sour environments use the same arrangements for each section.

Standard Seal Configuration

The electronics housing/battery housing joint uses a Standard Seal
Configuration. This arrangement consists of alternating two O-Rings
and two Back-Ups with the first Back-Up positioned closest to the
threads. See Figure 21.

Figure 21 – Standard Seal Configuration for Electronics Housing Seal

Bottom Seal Configuration

The pressure sub/bull nose joint uses a Bottom Seal Configuration,
This arrangement consists of alternating two O-Rings and two Back-
Ups with the Back-Up Ring positioned closest to the threads. In this
case, the difference between the two configurations is due to the
location of the threads in relation to the location of the seals. Since
the threads have changed position, moving between the seals and the
wrench flats, this joint is classified as a Bottom Seal. See Figure 22.

Figure 22 – Bottom Seal Configuration for a Bull Nose or Crossover

12.2. Seal Replacement Procedure

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 All O-Ring seats should be cleaned prior to new installation using a fast
evaporating industrial degreaser such as ID Red. If this does not remove
the debris, use a soft bristle brush. Be careful not to damage the seats.
For seal replacement, the use of hot water and/or grease may aid
installation. These practices are acceptable, but they are not
necessary for all seal types. For Chemraz O-Rings in particular,
these recommendations will help tremendously.
Helpful Installation Tips
• Place the O-Rings in hot water for 2-3 minutes to ease installation
• Grease the O-Rings prior to installation
• Use waxed string to GENTLY install the O-Rings
• Inspect each O-Ring for any damage incurred during installation
• Put O-Rings on before Back-Up Rings
Sweet Seal Replacement
Use wax string or Teflon wire to ease the journey of the O-Ring or
Back-Up Ring over the threads. Place the string through the
component and slide it down as shown in Figure 23.

Figure 23 – Replacing the Sweet Seals on the Bull Nose

Sour Seal Replacement

To begin, clean the O-Ring seats using a fast evaporating industrial
degreaser. Place the O-Ring over one edge of the threads and
gently stretch it over the other side. This may require some force.
Do not stretch the O-Ring excessively by using a tool to wedge
under the O-Ring or pry it over the threads. This could damage
both the O-Ring and the threads.
Roll the O-Ring down the threads using fingers as shown in Figure 24.

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 Figure 24 – O-Ring Placement Procedure

With the O-Rings in place, the next step is to put on the Back-Ups.
PEEK Back-Ups can be put on by spreading the split with the
fingers and thumbs and snapping it into place, shown in Figure 25.

Figure 25 – Replacing Sour Service Back-Up Rings

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 When placing the Back-Up Ring, ensure that the concave side
is facing the O-Ring.
The seal configurations for the connections on the bull nose and
the electronics housing are different. The position of the Back-Up
Ring will determine the type of seal configuration on the joint.
Be sure to align the seals in the correct Seal Configuration.
Repeat the O-Ring replacement procedure for seal replacement on
the Crossover/Bullnose.
A finished gauge will look like the image shown in Figure 26.

Figure 26 – Gauge with Seals Replaced

The gauge is now ready for a new job. Be sure to lubricate the
O-Rings and threads as explained in Section 7.1 before attaching
the bull nose, battery and battery housing, and sealing the gauge.
Spartek Systems does not recommend reusing
O-Rings and only the O-Rings suggested should
be used for pressure applications.
Item numbers for these replacement parts are located in Section 15.

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13. Product Specifications
The following chart includes information on the capabilities of the
SS2704 1.00” Sapphire Pressure Recorder.

SS2704 Product Specifications

Pressure
Sensor Type Sapphire
Pressure Range (psi) 3 000 6 000 10 000 15 000 20 000
Accuracy 0.022 % Full Scale
Resolution 0.0003% Full Scale
Drift < 3 psi/Year
Temperature
Sensor Type Integral
Range *170ºC
Accuracy +/- 1ºC
Resolution 0.001 ºC
Power Requirement at 170ºC
Source Lithium Battery Pack
Battery Life Battery Pack Size & Temperature Dependent
Voltage (minimum) 3 VDC
Current - Sleep 0.20 mA
Current - Sample 4.50 mA
Data Acquisition
Channels Pressure/ Temperature/Time
Sample Rate (fastest) 1 sample/sec
Memory Capacity 1 000 000 (standard)
Housing
Material 17-4 PH or 718-NACE
Diameter 1.00” [2.54 cm]
Length Varies - Dependent on Configuration
Seal Configuration
2 x 018 O-Ring, 2 x 018 Back-Up
Battery Housing
2 x 15mm x 2mm O-Ring, 2 x 16mm x 1.5mm Back-
Crossover/Bull Nose
Up
Communications RS232 and USB Compatible
Software Compatibility Windows 98/NT/2000/XP
Surface Read Out Capable Yes

*All gauges are available for use at 170°C but most low pressure gauges are calibrated to lower
temperatures as a standard. These can be calibrated to 170°C upon request. For a list of the
pressure ranges and their standard calibration temperatures see Page 34.

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 13.1. Standard Calibration Temperatures
Gauges are classified into three general ranges: low pressure (750
and 1500 psi), medium pressure (3K and 6K) and high pressure
(10K, 15K and 20K). In addition to the increase in pressure below
the surface, these gauges typically see an increase in temperature
as well.
It is uncommon for low and medium pressure gauges to be run in
applications that reach 170°C. For this reason, these gauges are
calibrated for a temperature range that is more likely to be
encountered in order to maximize the precision of the calibration at
the most relevant temperature range.
This is akin to running a 6K gauge for an application that is around
6K instead of running a 15K gauge for the same 6K application.
The resolution is improved by using a gauge – and calibration –
that more closely parallels the conditions that the gauge will
encounter.
The standard calibration temperatures for Spartek Sapphire
Gauges are listed below.
Maximum Pressure Rating Standard Calibration Temperature Range
750 psi 0°C - 80°C (32°F - 176°F)
1500 psi 0°C - 100°C (32°F - 212°F)
3000 psi 0°C - 120°C (32°F - 248°F)
6000 psi 20°C - 150°C (68°F - 302°F)
10000 psi 20°C - 170°C (68°F - 338°F)
15000psi 20°C - 170°C (68°F - 338°F)
20000psi 20°C - 170°C (68°F - 338°F)

It is important to note that all of these

gauges have the ability to be calibrated
and run at 170°C.

This would be considered a special

request and should be specified upon
the placement of an order.

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SECTION C-C

#1 Thevenaz Industrial Trail Tel: 403-887-2443

1 SPARTEK
Sylvan Lake, Alberta, Canada
T4S 2J6
Fax: 403-887-4050
E-Mail: spartek@sparteksystems.com 1
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED The information SYSTEMS DRAWING NO.
DIMENSION TOLERANCES: contained herein Geophysical
OAL: u.005 X.XXX: u .002 is proprietary and
OD: +.001 / -.002 Xv: u 1v may not be
Instrumentation 1.00" Sapphire Gauge Alternate Assembly
DRILLED: O u.005 reproduced, used
or disclosed PROJECT SIZE PART NO. FILENAME REV.

without prior SS2704 B 10010154 Draft_1.00_Sapphire_Assembly_10010154.asm!Member1 00

SCALE: DRAWING VIEW SCALE consent by DATE R&D REVISION: DRAWN SHEET
PROPORTIONAL TO SHEET SIZE SPARTEK SYSTEMS
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Item Document Title Material Quantity 9

Number Number 5
1
1 10007635 1.00" Sapphire Gauge_QC Assembly 1

2 10007752 1.00" Electronics Housing_ALTERNATE Alternate 1 MAX 20,000 psi

3 10007604 1.00_Sapphire_Bullnose_Modified_Sintered Filter 1
2 2
4 10011246 Battery Pack_2 AA Cell_7 Pin_ALTERNATE 1 6
5 10007751 1.00" Battery Housing_2 AA Cell_Alternate Alternate 1 MAX 20,000 psi
6 10007751 1.00" Battery Housing_3 AA Cell_Alternate Alternate 1
MAX 20,000 psi
7 10011246 Battery Pack_3 AA Cell_7 Pin_ALTERNATE 1

8 10007751 1.00" Battery Housing_4 AA Cell_Alternate Alternate 1 MAX 20,000 psi

9 10011246 Battery Pack_4 AA Cell_7 Pin_ALTERNATE 1
8
10 10010143 1.00_Sapphire_Crossover_Fluid Trap Assembly 1

11 10011616 1.00_Sapphire_Crossover_0.25 NPT_Sintered Filter 1

12 10012466 SRO 1.00" Cable Head Assembly 0.8125 GO 1

13 10005201 1.00_Sapphire_Crossover_WL 4140 HTSR 1

14 10011570 Redress Kit_018_Sour High_Chemraz Peek 2 #1 Thevenaz Industrial Trail Tel: 403-887-2443
1 15 10011572 Redress Kit_2-018_Sour Medium_Aflas Peek 2
SPARTEK
Sylvan Lake, Alberta, Canada
T4S 2J6
Fax: 403-887-4050
E-Mail: spartek@sparteksystems.com 1
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED The information SYSTEMS DRAWING NO.
DIMENSION TOLERANCES: contained herein Geophysical
16* 10011574 Redress Kit_018_Sweet_Viton Nitrile 2 OAL: u.005 X.XXX: u .002 is proprietary and
17 10011599 Redress Kit_Metric 15 mm x 2 mm_Sweet_VitonAflasNitrile 1
OD: +.001 / -.002 Xv: u 1v may not be
Instrumentation
1.00" Sapphire Gauge Alternate Assembly
DRILLED: O u.005 reproduced, used
or disclosed PROJECT SIZE PART NO. FILENAME REV.
18 10011597 Redress Kit_Metric 15 mm x 2 mm _Sour-High_Chemraz PEEK 1 without prior SS2704 B 10010154 Draft_1.00_Sapphire_Assembly_10010154.asm!Member1 00
SCALE: DRAWING VIEW SCALE consent by DATE R&D REVISION: DRAWN SHEET
19 10011598 Redress Kit_Metric 15 mm x 2 mm_Sour_Medium_AflasPEEK 1 PROPORTIONAL TO SHEET SIZE SPARTEK SYSTEMS
ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES INC. 22/06/2005 105 markh 2

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PERMANENT JOINT: ( DO NOT BREAK IN THE FIELD )

FIELD JOINT: ELECTRONICS / PRESSURE SUB [ TRANSDUCER ASSEMBLY ]
PRESSURE SUB / CROSSOVER/BULLNOSE [ STANDARD SEAL CONFIGURATION ]
[ BOTTOM SEAL CONFIGURATION ]
4 4
D E

SECTION A-A FIELD JOINT:

ELECTRONIC / BATTERY HOUSING
[ STANDARD SEAL CONFIGURATION ]

3 3
3 4

DETAIL E
DETAIL D

2 BOTTOM SEAL CONFIGURATION STANDARD SEAL CONFIGURATION 2

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS :
ITEM # DESCRIPTION QTY.
1 O- Ring _Metric 15 mm x 2 mm 2
ELECTRONICS/ BATTERY HOUSING - FIELD JOINT :
2 Backup_2-Metric 15 mm x 2 mm 2
1) POSITION O-RINGS / BACKUPS IN APPROPRIATE GLANDS
3 O – Ring_2-018 4
2 LUBRICATE O-RINGS / BACKUPS
3) CONNECT BATTERY PACK 4 Backup_2-018 4
4) START THE BATTERY HOUSING THREAD AND SLOWLY SQUEEZE #1 Thevenaz Industrial Trail Tel: 403-887-2443
1 O-RING /BACKUPS SECURE THE HOUSING (HAND TIGHT) SPARTEK
Sylvan Lake, Alberta, Canada
T4S 2J6
Fax: 403-887-4050
E-Mail: spartek@sparteksystems.com 1
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED The information SYSTEMS DRAWING NO.
DIMENSION TOLERANCES: contained herein Geophysical
OAL: u.005 X.XXX: u .002 is proprietary and
OD: +.001 / -.002 Xv: u 1v may not be
Instrumentation
1.00" Sapphire Gauge Alternate Assembly
DRILLED: O u.005 reproduced, used
REFER TO OPERATIONS MANUAL (#10012919) FOR INSTRUCTIONS or disclosed PROJECT SIZE PART NO. FILENAME REV.

without prior
ON THE PROPER ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES SCALE: DRAWING VIEW SCALE consent by DATE
SS2704 B
R&D REVISION:
10010154
DRAWN
Draft_1.00_Sapphire_Assembly_10010154.asm!Member1
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PROPORTIONAL TO SHEET SIZE SPARTEK SYSTEMS
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5/8-11 UNC 5/8-11 UNC

4
DEFAULT 6
20,000 PSI MAX. 177 C MAX.
SWEET WELL, 2 AA CELL
SS2704 - Sapphire - 80° C - 750 psi - 3V 1.00D 10011417
SS2704 - Sapphire - 100° C - 1500 psi - 3V 1.00D 10011418
SS2704 - Sapphire - 120° C - 3000 psi - 3V 1.00D 10011419 7
2 SS2704 - Sapphire - 170° C - 6000 psi - 3V 1.00D 10011420 2
SS2704 - Sapphire - 170° C - 10000 psi - 3V 1.00D 10011421
SS2704 - Sapphire - 170° C - 15000 psi - 3V 1.00D 10011422
1
SS2704 - Sapphire - 170° C - 20000 psi - 3V 1.00D 10011423
SS2704 - Sapphire - 150° C - 6000 psi - 3V 1.00D 10011681 EXPLODED VIEW
SS2704 - Sapphire - 150° C - 10000 psi - 3V 1.00D 10011682 2
SS2704 - Sapphire - 150° C - 15000 psi - 3V 1.00D 10011683
SS2704 - Sapphire - 150° C - 20000 psi - 3V 1.00D 10011684
5
Item Document Title Material Quantity
Number Number

1 10007635 1.00" Sapphire Gauge_QC Assembly 1

3
2 10002961 1.00_Sapphire_Elec Hsg_718 17-4 PH DH 1150-NACE MR-01-75 1

3 10003211 1.00'' -2 Cell Battery Hsg 60 degrees 17-4-10003211 17-4 PH DH 1150 1 #1 Thevenaz Industrial Trail Tel: 403-887-2443
1 4 10007604 1.00_Sapphire_Bullnose_Modified_Sintered Filter 1 NOT INCLUDED SPARTEK
Sylvan Lake, Alberta, Canada
T4S 2J6
Fax: 403-887-4050
E-Mail: spartek@sparteksystems.com 1
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED The information SYSTEMS
NOT INCLUDED
DRAWING NO.
5 10002068 Battery Pack_2 AA Cell_7 Pin_150C 1 DIMENSION TOLERANCES: contained herein Geophysical
OAL: u.005 X.XXX: u .002 is proprietary and
6 10010143 1.00_Sapphire_Crossover_Fluid Trap Assembly 1 NOT INCLUDED OD: +.001 / -.002 Xv: u 1v may not be
Instrumentation
1.00" Sapphire Gauge Alternate Assembly
DRILLED: O u.005 reproduced, used
7 10011574 Redress Kit_018_Sweet_Viton Nitrile 2 or disclosed PROJECT SIZE PART NO. FILENAME REV.

without prior SS2704 B 10010154 Draft_1.00_Sapphire_Assembly_10010154.asm!Member1 00

8* 10011599 Redress Kit_Metric 15 mm x 2 mm_Sweet_VitonAflasNitrile 1 SCALE: DRAWING VIEW SCALE consent by DATE R&D REVISION: DRAWN SHEET
PROPORTIONAL TO SHEET SIZE SPARTEK SYSTEMS
ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES INC. 22/06/2005 105 markh 4

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13/16-32 UN
%TS
5/8-11 UNC
3 3

5/8-11 UNC SECTION F-F

13/16-16 UN
4
6
DEFAULT
20,000 PSI MAX. 177 C MAX.
SS2704 - Sapphire - 80° C - 750 psi - 3V 1.00D - sour 10011424 SOUR WELL, 2 AA CELL
SS2704 - Sapphire - 100° C - 1500 psi - 3V 1.00D - sour 10011425
SS2704 - Sapphire - 120° C - 3000 psi - 3V 1.00D - sour 10011426
SS2704 - Sapphire - 150° C - 6000 psi - 3V 1.00D - sour 10011427 7 EXPLODED VIEW
2 SS2704 - Sapphire - 150° C - 10000 psi - 3V 1.00D - sour 10011428
2
SS2704 - Sapphire - 170° C - 15000 psi - 3V 1.00D - sour 10011429
SS2704 - Sapphire - 170° C - 20000 psi - 3V 1.00D - sour 10011430 1
SS2704 - Sapphire - 150° C - 15000 psi - 3V 1.00D - sour 10011685
SS2704 - Sapphire - 150° C - 20000 psi - 3V 1.00D - sour 10011686
SS2704 - Sapphire - 170° C - 6000 psi - 3V 1.00D - sour 10011687
SS2704 - Sapphire - 170° C - 10000 psi - 3V 1.00D - sour 10011688
2
Item
Number
Document
Number
Title Material Quantity 5
1 10007635 1.00" Sapphire Gauge_QC Assembly 1
3
2 10002925 1.00_Sapphire_Elec Hsg_718 INCONEL 718-AGE HARDENED-NACE 1
MR-01-75

3 10002858 1.00_2 C Cell Battery Hsg_60 Deg_718 INCONEL 718-AGE HARDENED-NACE MR0175 1 #1 Thevenaz Industrial Trail Tel: 403-887-2443
1 4 10007604 1.00_Sapphire_Bullnose_Modified_Sintered Filter 1 NOT INCLUDED SPARTEK
Sylvan Lake, Alberta, Canada
T4S 2J6
Fax: 403-887-4050
E-Mail: spartek@sparteksystems.com 1
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED The information SYSTEMS DRAWING NO.
DIMENSION TOLERANCES: contained herein
5 10002068 Battery Pack_2 AA Cell_7 Pin_150C 1
NOT INCLUDED OAL: u.005 X.XXX: u .002 is proprietary and Geophysical

6 10010143 1.00_Sapphire_Crossover_Fluid Trap Assembly 1 NOT INCLUDED

OD: +.001 / -.002 Xv: u 1v may not be
Instrumentation
1.00" Sapphire Gauge Alternate Assembly
DRILLED: O u.005 reproduced, used
or disclosed PROJECT SIZE PART NO. FILENAME REV.
7 10011570 Redress Kit_018_Sour High_Chemraz Peek 2
without prior SS2704 B 10010154 Draft_1.00_Sapphire_Assembly_10010154.asm!Member1 00
SCALE: DRAWING VIEW SCALE consent by DATE R&D REVISION: DRAWN SHEET
8* 10011597 Redress Kit_Metric 15 mm x 2 mm _Sour-High_Chemraz PEEK 1 PROPORTIONAL TO SHEET SIZE SPARTEK SYSTEMS
ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES INC. 22/06/2005 105 markh 5

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15. Spare Parts
15.1. Seal Material Types
The charts below show the characteristics of the various seals used
on SS2704 gauges. The materials are listed in ascending order with
the most durable components listed as the last entry of each chart.

O-Rings
Temperature Range Pressure H2S Content
Material Type
Minimum Maximum Maximum
Viton 90Duro -18°C (0°F) 150°C (300°F) 20 000 psi 0%
<7% @ >150°C or
AFLAS 7182B 90Duro 5°C (40°F) 215°C (420°F) 20 000 psi
<20% @ <150°C
>7% @ >150°C or
Chemraz 526 95Duro -18°C (0°F) 232°C (450°F) 20 000 psi
>20% @ <150°C

Back-Up Rings
Temperature Range Pressure H2S Content
Material Type
Minimum Maximum Maximum
>7% @ >150°C or
PEEK -30°C (-20°F) 204°C (400°F) 20 000 psi
>20% @ <150°C

H2S Content
H2S or hydrogen sulphide is an extremely destructive sour gas that
breaks down the seals of downhole gauges. Some materials are
more resistant to H2S than others, so to better understand the
correct O-Ring for a specific application will require some
information regarding seal tolerances to H2S.

Seals experience stress due to heat, pressure, and the presence of

H2S. As indicated in the chart, most of the seals can withstand
20 000 psi leaving reaction to temperature and H2S as the most
noticeable difference between the types of seals.
Viton CANNOT withstand any H2S content but Aflas, Chemraz
and PEEK can. These seals can withstand a higher
concentration of H2S at low temperatures but the amount of H2S
these seals can withstand is less at higher temperatures.
These seal components are available in prepackaged Redress Kits
or as individual parts.

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 CO2 and Other Gaseous Environments
Viton should not be used in gaseous environments. This includes
carbon dioxide, nitrogen, methane etc. AFLAS, Chemraz, and
PEEK can be used in gaseous environments.

15.2. Redress Kits

Seal replacement for the SS2704 is offered in prepackaged
configurations known as Redress Kits. Redress Kits are a
convenient way to replace the seals of one particular gauge joint.
There are two sizes of kit used on the SS2704, one used on each
field replaceable joint: the Battery Housing/Electronics Housing seal
and the Sub/Bullnose seal. The Housing seal uses a standard 018
Redress, whereas the Sub/Bullnose seal uses a metric kit.
There are three different classifications of environments this gauge
will encounter based largely on the content of H2S.
Redress Kits are differentiated based on the content of H2S at
specific temperature ranges as explained below.

Sweet / Sour Medium / Sour High

• Sweet = 0% H2S
• Sour Medium = <7% @ >149°C or <20% @ <149°C H2S
• Sour High = >7% @ >149°C or >20% @ <149°C H2S
There are three types of Redress Kits to accommodate these
different environments.
The parts of a Redress Kit can be ordered individually, or as a
complete package, and replaced be in the field if necessary.
Each Redress Kit contains a piece of wax string to aid in seal
replacement procedures.

Each Redress Kit will

service one joint, on
one gauge, one time.

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 15.3. Battery Housing Seals
The seals on the battery housing joint need to be replaced after
every application. The item numbers for the Redress Kits and also
the item numbers for individual parts are listed below.

10011574 Sweet Applications 16K/170°C

Part Number Description Quantity
10001836 O-Ring 2-018 Viton 90Duro 2
10006696 Back-Up 8-018 PEEK 2

10011572 Low Sour Content Applications 20K/170°C

Part Number Description Quantity
10011571 O-Ring 2-018 AFLAS 7182B 90Duro 2
10006696 Back-Up 8-018 PEEK 2

10011570 High Sour Content Applications 20K/170°C

Part Number Description Quantity
10010169 O-Ring 2-018 Chemraz 526 95Duro 2
10006696 Back-Up 8-018 PEEK 2

These kits are meant to replace the seals located on the top of the
electronics housing. The O-Rings on the sub/electronics housing
are not field replaceable and must be replaced at Spartek Systems.

15.4. Bull Nose/Crossover Seals

The O-Ring located on the bull nose or crossover is a field joint. It
requires replacement after each application like the battery housing seal.

10011599 Sweet Applications 16K/170°C

Part Number Description Quantity
10001839 O-Ring 15mm x 2mm Viton 75Duro 2
10005253 Back-Up 16mm x 1.5mm PEEK 2

10011598 Low Sour Content Applications 20K/170°C

Part Number Description Quantity
10011573 O-Ring 15mm x 2mm AFLAS 7182B 90Duro 2
10005253 Back-Up 16mm x 1.5mm PEEK 2

10011597 High Sour Content Applications 20K/170°C

Part Number Description Quantity
10010315 O-Ring 15mm x 2mm Chemraz 526 95Duro 2
10005253 Back-Up 16mm x 1.5mm PEEK 2

Be sure to choose the correct seal

material for the application at hand.
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 15.5. Crossovers
The SS2704 currently has two types of crossovers available, each
used for a specific field application. The NPT crossover is used for
gauge carrier applications. The other more common type is the
Standard Wireline Crossover which is used for all other applications.
The chart below compares the two types of crossovers.
Type Thread Seal Type Diameter Length Part Number
Wireline 9/16" (0.5625") 18 UNC Standard 1.00” 2.5" 10010143
NPT ¼” (0.25”) 18 NPT Standard 1.00” 2.5" 10011616

As indicated in the chart, the two crossovers have different threads.

The threads of the two crossovers are different because of the
threads they are intended to mate with. Standard Wireline
crossovers are meant to join two gauges together, whereas NPT
crossovers are used to connect a gauge to a gauge carrier device.

15.6. Crossover Thread Adapter

There is an adapter available for converting the threads of the
standard crossover – 5/8” (0.625”) 11 UNC -2B – into a ¾” (0.75”)
16 UNF -2B thread, commonly called Amerada. The Amerada
adapter mates to the standard wireline crossover, item number
10010143. See Figure 27.

Figure 27 – Crossover

16. Battery Packs

16.1. Battery Safety
The SS2704 utilizes Lithium batteries as a power source. This
power source has proven itself over the years to be safe but the
potential hazards that do exist must be recognized.
The temperature rating of the cells is the maximum
temperature the cell can withstand. Do not heat any battery
pack beyond the temperature rating written on the pack.

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 Each of the high temperature cells contains a fuse to protect it against
damage due to a short circuit. These fuses are not field-replaceable and
the batteries should not be tampered with under any circumstances.
Some useful references are available in Section 18, including information
about Safety and handling procedures and MSDS sheets for lithium cells.

16.2. Battery Pack Characteristics

Comparing the operating temperature of the SS2704 gauge to the
available temperature ranges for the battery packs reveals a
situation that warrants an explanation.
The battery packs that can be used with this gauge are rated to
either 85°C, 165°C or 200°C. The maximum operating temperature
of the SS2704 is 170°C.
The 165°C pack is suitable for almost the complete range of the
gauge except for those situations where the gauge will actually
reach temperature of 170°C.
For the vast majority of scenarios the 165°C pack is the best option
especially when the characteristics of the 200°C pack are
examined. This particular pack has a unique operating temperature
range which requires special attention.

Operating Temperature Range

Size Cell Type Minimum Maximum
85°C -55°C (67°F) 85°C (185°F)
C 165°C -20°C (-4°F) 165°C (329°F)
200°C 70°C (160°F) 200°C (392°F)

The minimum operating temperature range of the 85°C and the 165°C
battery packs are not especially noteworthy but the minimum operating
temperature range of the 200°C pack is 70°C, therefore the pack will
not function correctly at room temperature. Specifically, the battery
pack does not supply enough voltage when used below 70°C.
This causes some difficulty when testing the gauge before deployment
and also during data accumulation at the beginning of a survey.
This minimum operating temperature of 70°C is the result of a
chemical phenomenon known as passivation.

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 Passivation
All lithium batteries suffer from a characteristic known as passivation.
Passivation is a chemical reaction that occurs when a lithium battery is
inactive. A buildup of Lithium Chloride (LiCl) on the surface of the anode
prevents lithium from discharging when a load is applied to the cell. This
layer acts as a barrier and provides the cell with a long shelf life.
However, if the cell is stored in a warm environment and no load
current is pulled from the cell for an extended period, the layer can
thicken and inhibit current flow when the cell is put to use. This
means a sudden demand for current will create a drop in the voltage
for a period of time affecting the current supplied to the gauge.
Although all lithium battery packs experience passivation, the effects
are more pronounced on high temperature packs such as the 200°C.
When the battery pack is above 70°C it becomes less susceptible to
passivation, hence the recommended minimum operating temperature.
In order reduce the passivation layer formed in a battery it must
undergo a depassivation process.

16.3. Depassivation Procedures

To de-passify a battery, a large load must be applied to reduce it to
a functional level. The large load essentially overloads the battery
by drawing a large current. This demand for current burns off the
passivation layer and allows the battery pack to function normally.
There are two different procedures for depassivation based on the
temperature rating of the battery packs and the size of the load
required to depassify the pack.

85°C and 165°C Depassivation Procedures

The load button on the RS232 Program Interface Box will provide a
sufficient load to burn off this layer for cells with a temperature rating of
165°C (329°F) or less. Applying the load for approximately one minute will
bring the battery voltage back up to acceptable levels greater than 5 volts.

200°C Depassivation Procedures

To depassify batteries with a temperature rating of 200°C will require the
use of an SS1008 200°C (392°F) Depassivation Box shown is Figure 28.

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 Figure 28 – SS1008 Depassivation Box

Use the red button to activate and deactivate the load. When the
voltage rises to a level above 5V, depassivation is complete.
Note: The SS1008 Depassivation Box was designed for use
with 200°C battery packs only. Do not use the SS1008 with
battery packs that are rated to temperatures less than 200°C.
The depassivation procedure reduces the passivation layer to a
functional level for three hours. Passivation will again become a
factor if the battery pack does not reach temperatures above
70°C within this time.
For more information about passivation and 200°C battery packs
see the SS1008 Depassivation Box Operation Manual, included
with the purchase of 200°C packs.

17. Types of Battery Packs

The following chart details the various battery packs available for the
SS2704. These packs are suitable for powering the gauge downhole.
All packs listed are “AA” Cell non-locking packs.
Part Number Cells Max Temp Capacity Voltage
10002413 2 85°C (185°F) 1.8Ah 7.2V
10002068 2 150°C (185°F) 1.4Ah 7.8V
10004163 2 200°C (185°F) 1.0Ah 7.2V
10002414 3 85°C (329°F) 1.8Ah 10.8V
10002535 3 150°C (329°F) 1.4Ah 11.7V
10003276 3 200°C (329°F) 1.0Ah 10.8V
10002524 4 85°C (392°F) 3.6Ah 7.2V
10002523 4 150°C (329°F) 2.8Ah 7.8V
10004257 4 200°C (329°F) 2.0Ah 7.2V

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 A two cell pack will provide enough voltage to run the gauge.
A three cell pack has a higher voltage rating but a capacity similar
to that of a two cell pack. This extra voltage is unnecessary for
most applications since a two cell pack provides adequate voltage.
A three cell pack, however is offered in the event that the user has
three cell hardware and wishes to use battery packs that will fit a
three cell housing.
A four cell pack can be used to extend the capacity for more
lengthy applications.

Locking Connectors and Spacers

Spartek Systems currently offers battery packs of two varieties: locking
and non-locking. Locking connectors provide additional insurance that
a battery will maintain connection during an application.

The SS2704 is to be run using battery

packs with non-locking connectors only.

17.1. Battery Housings

Battery housings are commonly referred to by the number of cells
they can hold. Therefore, a three cell housing can hold a three cell
battery. The battery housings for the SS2704 were designed for
use with non-locking battery packs.

Care should be taken to order mating

hardware and batteries for this gauge
specifically in regards to length.

The following chart outlines the housings available and their

associated packs. Housings are available in two material types:
17-4 Stainless Steel for sweet service applications and 718 Inconel
for sour service.
Part Overall Use with
Material Description Thread
Number Length Battery Type
10003211 17-4 10002413
2 Cell 60° 7.500” 10002068
10002858 718 Inconel 10004163
10003198 17-4 10002414
3 Cell 60° 9.888” 10002535
10005883 718 Inconel 10003276
10002524
10004478 718 Inconel 4 Cell 60° 11.770” 10002523
10004257

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 Note: 60° threads are the only type of battery housing thread
used for the SS2704.
All of the battery housings for the SS2704 are the same as those
used for the following other gauge: SS2701.
Battery housings for this gauge cannot be used with gauge
types other than that listed. Battery housings from gauge types
other than the one listed above cannot be used with the SS2704.

17.2. Test Battery

Included with the rental or purchase of gauges to be run using 200°C
(392°F) packs is a test battery. This test battery is supplied in order
to perform bench testing at room temperature for either powering the
gauge directly or for powering the Interface Box should AC power not
be available. Use the test battery for any surface communication.
Spartek Systems has increased the diameter of the pack to ensure
that it will not fit into the battery housing, preventing this pack from
being used improperly. It is also a bright red color. See Figure 29.

Figure 29 – 85°C (185°F) Test Battery

This pack is rated to 85°C (185°F) and will not be suitable to

power this gauge below surface.

Using this pack at temperatures above

85°C (185°F) will cause the battery to
explode. Do not use the test battery to
power the gauge below ground.

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 17.3. Reusing Battery Packs
There is no way to measure the capacity of a used battery pack.
Therefore, it is not possible to know how much life is left on a used
pack – especially given the complicated nature of 200°C (392°F)
battery packs.
The only way to track the life of a given pack is to log the current
draw and the duration of the job(s) in which it was used. This is not
a very accurate method of tracking and it has many opportunities
for failure. If just one application is not recorded, the remaining
Amp hours become questionable.
This being the case, Spartek Systems recommends that a new
battery pack be used for each downhole application.

17.4. Power Profiling

The SS2704 is designed to maximize battery life by consuming as
little power as possible. There are three levels of power
management for each sample recorded: Deep Power Down
(Sleep) Mode, Warm-Up Mode, and Acquisition Mode.
The Sleep Mode consumes very little energy because most of the
electronics are turned off. The gauge activates every second to
update the counter and to check if it is required to take a sample. If
it is time to take a sample, the processor turns on the electronics to
allow a small stabilization period known as the Warm-Up Mode.
Finally, the gauge will take a sample from the transducer. This
process will take approximately one second and is considered the
Acquisition Mode.
Each sample taken from the battery will require a power budget
from the battery. By taking into consideration how many samples
are taken and at what intervals, it is possible to determine how long
a battery will last.
Spartek Systems Field Software calculates this and presents the
user with a power profile for any survey entered. Refer to the On-
Line Help for more information under the Power Profile Section.
When profiling a survey, make sure the battery capacity equals or
exceeds the profile computed by the software. The calculations
made by the PC software are conservative and are based on current
consumptions at the maximum rated temperature of the gauge.

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18. References
For Material Safety Data Sheets for Thionyl Chloride Lithium Cells
or a useful safety guide to battery handling and storage
http://www.greatbatch.com/cp/products/safety/default.asp

For a 24-Hour Emergency Response telephone number

1-(800) 424-9300

For information regarding passivation of Lithium Batteries

http://www.greatbatch.com/cp/products/lithium/passivation.asp

For an overview on how passivation works

http://www.spectrumbatteries.com/Prod_in/passivation_information.htm

For Brochures and information on products offered by Spartek Systems

http://www.sparteksystems.com

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19. Contact Information
Head Office:
Spartek Systems
#1 Thevenaz Ind. Trail
Sylvan Lake, Alberta, Canada
T4S-2J6
Tel: (403) 887-2443
Fax: (403) 887-4050
E-mail: spartek@sparteksystems.com

Regional Office Information is located at www.sparteksystems.com

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