SECTION 5: OPERATING PROCEDURE

Operating Procedure....................................................................................................................... 5-3

Pre-Operation Inspection .................................................................................................... 5-3
Warm-Up Procedure ........................................................................................................... 5-4
Operating Checklist ............................................................................................................. 5-5
Operation............................................................................................................................. 5-7
Low Speed Manual Positioning ..................................................................................... 5-7
High Speed Auto-Positioning ........................................................................................ 5-8
Interlocks ....................................................................................................................... 5-9
Rotate............................................................................................................................ 5-9
Vertical Lift..................................................................................................................... 5-9
Interlocks ....................................................................................................................... 5-9
Main Wrench ............................................................................................................... 5-10
Interlocks ..................................................................................................................... 5-10
Spinner ........................................................................................................................ 5-11
Manual Mode Operation .............................................................................................. 5-11
Automatic Mode Operation................................................................................................ 5-14
Make-Up a Tool Joint .................................................................................................. 5-14
Make-Up Pipe Trip in the Hole .................................................................................... 5-14
Break-Out Pipe Trip Out of Hole ................................................................................. 5-15
Tubulars ............................................................................................................................ 5-16
Drill Pipe ...................................................................................................................... 5-16
Heavy Weight .............................................................................................................. 5-16
Collars (With Pickup Subs).......................................................................................... 5-17
Main Operator’s Screen .................................................................................................... 5-17
Pop Up Menu Screen ........................................................................................................ 5-18
Manual Torque Input Keypad ............................................................................................ 5-19
Pipe Profiler Screen .......................................................................................................... 5-20
Pipe Profiler Setup Screen ................................................................................................ 5-21
Description .................................................................................................................. 5-21
Torque Setpoint........................................................................................................... 5-21
Spin In Time ................................................................................................................ 5-21
Spin Out Time ............................................................................................................. 5-21
Torque CYL Make-Up Speed ...................................................................................... 5-22
Torque CYL Break-Out Speed .................................................................................... 5-22
Manual Operation Screen ................................................................................................. 5-23
Make-Up (BO Return) ................................................................................................. 5-23
Clamps Open .............................................................................................................. 5-23
Clamps Close .............................................................................................................. 5-24
Break-Out (MU Return) ............................................................................................... 5-24
Spin In ......................................................................................................................... 5-24
Spinner Clamp Open ................................................................................................... 5-24
Spinner Clamp Close .................................................................................................. 5-24
Spin Out ...................................................................................................................... 5-24
Torque Readout .......................................................................................................... 5-24
Make/Break Remote.................................................................................................... 5-24
Remote ESD System .................................................................................................. 5-24

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Settings Screen..................................................................................................................5-25
Retracted Position........................................................................................................5-25
Trip Position .................................................................................................................5-25
Hole Center Position ....................................................................................................5-25
Mouse Hole Position ....................................................................................................5-25
Torque Retracted Position ...........................................................................................5-25
Torque Extended Position............................................................................................5-25
Current Position ...........................................................................................................5-25
Max Spinner Pressure..................................................................................................5-25
Torque Gauge Delay Off Time .....................................................................................5-25
Beeper..........................................................................................................................5-25
Horizontal Slide Transducer Override ..........................................................................5-26
Advanced Settings .......................................................................................................5-26
Diagnostics ........................................................................................................................5-26
Device Test Screen............................................................................................................5-27
PLC Analog and Digital Input Screen ................................................................................5-28
PLC Analog and Digital Output Screen..............................................................................5-29
Error Codes ...................................................................................................................................5-30
Danger (Red) .....................................................................................................................5-30
Warning (Orange) ..............................................................................................................5-31

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PRE- OPERATION INSPECTION

A Pre-Operation Inspection should be performed prior to each use and periodically
during extended shifts. Ensure you inspect the following:

1. Check for external oil leaks and repair as necessary. This is extremely important.
Low hydraulic oil could cause premature failure of the HPU.

2. Check the lubricant level in the spinner gear box. Top up as necessary.

3. Check hydraulic hose and fittings for damage. Replace chafed or deteriorated
hoses as necessary.

4. Check for loose, missing, or corroded bolts, pins, keepers, and cotter pins.
Replace or tighten as necessary.

Make sure the rotary table is UNLOCKED during wrench

operation. Failure to have rotary table unlocked could result
in property damage, severe personal injury or death.

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WARM-UP PROCEDURE
A warm-up procedure is essential at ambient temperatures below +40°F (4°C). Run the
warm up function for a minimum of 5 minutes, allowing sufficient time to warm up the
system if the wrench hasn’t been used in the last hour. (See Section 2.3, page 2-8)

Failure to properly warm up the wrench, particularly under

low ambient temperature conditions, may result in
spinner roller and clamp die slippage due to high
backpressures, which could result in
property damage, severe personal injury or death.

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OPERATING CHECKLIST
NEVER RUN THE WRENCH OR SPINNER ON COLLAR SPIRALS OR HARD
BANDING!

1. Ensure personnel are clear of work area BEFORE operating wrench.

2. Read all warning and caution tag information provided for safe operation of the
wrench.

3. Inspect the wrench at the beginning of each work shift. Defects should be corrected
immediately.

4. Make sure the rotary table is unlocked.

5. An equipment warm-up procedure is recommended for all start-ups and essential at

ambient temperatures below +40°F. (See Warm-up Procedure page 17.)

6. Use the Device Test Screen to cycle each device to check for normal operation prior
to operating wrench in auto mode.

7. Select the desired Pipe Profile from the Pipe Profile Screen or manually enter
desired torque value on the Main Screen.

8. Adjust Trip Position by pressing the number box. Position is measured from the fully
retracted position forward. The Hole Center position and the Park/Home position can
also be adjusted in this manner.

9. To run the wrench from the Driller’s Console, select Make/Break Console on the
Main Screen.

10. To enable Wireless Radio Control, select Make/Break Radio on the Main Screen.

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11. Use Wireless Radio Control to manually spin, Make-Up or Break-Out joints. See
manual operation for details.

High voltage in the main electrical box. (480/600 Volt)

High pressure hoses on the unit. (5000 PSI)

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OPERATION
Extending and retracting the unit can be done in two modes: Low Speed Manual
Positioning or High Speed Auto-Positioning.

Low Speed Manual Positioning

• Clicking and holding the Joystick to the right causes the unit to move towards Hole
Center at slow speed.
• The unit will auto-stop at Hole Center.
• Releasing the joystick at any time causes
the unit to stop.
• Clicking and holding the joystick to the left
causes the unit to move away from Hole
Center towards the Parked position.
• The unit will auto-stop at the Trip position
and at the Parked position.
• To continue moving from the Trip position,
release the joystick and click and hold it to
the left.

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HIGH SPEED AUTO-POSITIONING

• Double clicking the joystick to the right enters the unit into High Speed Auto-
Positioning Mode
• This will cause the unit to ramp up to full speed and then ramp down and stop at
Hole Center.
• Double clicking the joystick to the left
enters the unit into High Speed Auto
Retract Mode and will cause the unit to
ramp up to full speed and then ramp
down and stop at either the Trip position
or the Parked position depending on
where the unit started.
• If the unit stopped at the Trip position,
double click to the left again to move the
unit to the Parked position.

Once in High Speed Auto-Positioning Mode, the joystick can be released and the
unit will continue to move. To stop the unit either hit the Stop Button or Single
Click the Joystick in the opposite direction.

Note: There is a HS Override feature (see Settings Screen) that is used in the
event that the position sensor is damaged and inoperable. When activated, the
unit can be moved in Slow Speed Manual Positioning Mode only.

There is no feedback of position to the PLC when the HS Override button is

selected so the Operator must visually position the unit. The Parked, Trip and
Hole Center positions will not function. Extra care must be taken when extending
and retracting so as not to damage the unit.

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Interlocks

The unit will not retract from Hole Center unless it has been lowered enough to clear the
derrick structure (Carriage unit) or raised enough to clear the floor (Arm unit). The
Upper Tong Clamp, Lower Tong Clamp, and Spinner Clamp must be open.

The unit will not extend to Hole Center unless the Upper Tong Clamp, Lower Tong
Clamp, and Spinner Clamp have been opened.

Rotate
To align the wrench with Hole Center or Mouse Hole, press and hold the Reset button
while using the horizontal joystick to move the wrench left or right. Make sure to
carefully align the wrench side to side on the pipe making sure the opening in the
wrench tongs is centered on the pipe.

Note: Never operate the wrench when not centered on the pipe. Premature wear
of the upper and lower tong pivot rings and bushing and rotation drive will result.

Vertical Lift
The Vertical Lift function is controlled by the PLC where joysticks are used to tell it to
either lift or lower the unit. Click and hold the joystick up to lift the unit or click and hold
the joystick down to lower the unit. Release the joystick to stop.

Interlocks

The unit will not lift until it has been moved forward far enough to clear the derrick
structure, and the unit can not be raised or lowered until the spinner clamp and tong
clamps have opened.

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Main Wrench
The Make-Up and Break-Out functions can be controlled manually or will cycle
automatically depending on the selected operational mode.

In Manual Mode, the Make/Break joystick is moved right to close the Upper and Lower
Clamps and secure the tubular or left to open the Clamps. The joystick is then moved
up or down to either Make-Up or Break-Out the tool joint depending on the mode
selected. (See Manual and Automatic Operation for details).

Interlocks

The Make-Up and Break-Out functions will not operate unless the unit is first positioned
at Hole Center.

The Make-up operation can not be performed without first rotating the upper tong to the
Make-up position.

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Spinner
The Spin-In and Spin-Out functions can be controlled manually or will cycle
automatically depending on the operation mode selected.

In Manual Mode, the Spinner joystick is moved right to open and left to close the
Spinner Clamp. The joystick is then moved either up to Spin-In or down to Spin-Out
the tool joint. (See “Manual and Automatic Operation” for details).

Interlocks

The Spinner will not operate unless the unit is positioned at Hole Center.
Manual Mode Operation

• You can use either the Wireless Radio Remote or the Manual Operation Screen with
the Driller’s Console controls for Manual Operation.

Remember to select the desired Make/Break control using the button on the
Main Operator Interface Screen to Radio or Console.

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STOP

OPTION ROTATE MAKE BREAK

STOP UP OUT
START SLOW FAST

• The left joystick controls the wrench up and down, and in and out functions. Move
the joystick up to lift the wrench up and down to lower the wrench. Ensure that there
is nothing in the way of the wrench before lifting or lowering.

• Move the joystick to the right to move wrench in to Hole Center. Move the joystick
left to move wrench out from Hole Center. The wrench stops automatically at the
Trip Position. Release the joystick and actuate again to continue moving.

• Double clicking the joystick left or right will latch the movement in that direction. The
wrench will automatically move to the next position and stop.

• The center Joystick controls the Clamps and Make-Up and Break-Out Functions.
Move the Joystick left to open the clamps, or move the joystick right to close the
clamps. Holding the Reset button while operating the Joystick disables the upper
clamps.

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• Set the Make/Break mode switch on the remote for the desired operation.
o Move the joystick down for Make-Up Return then move the joystick up to
start the Make-Up sequence.
o Move the joystick up for Break-Out Return then move the joystick up to
start the Break-Out sequence.
o For Make-Up Return and Break-Out Return, the upper clamps will
automatically open before the upper tong moves.

• The right Joystick controls the Spinner Clamp, Spin In and Out Functions. Moving
the Joystick to the left will open the Spinner and Bottoms Clamps. Moving the
Joystick to the Right will close the Spinner and Bottom Clamps. Hold the Reset
Switch to disable the bottom clamp.

• Move the Joystick up to Spin In, or down to Spin Out. The Spinner and bottom
Clamp are closed during Spin In and out.

• Joystick movement controls the spinner speed. The further it is moved from the
center in either direction, the faster the Spinner runs. Use the Slow/Fast switch to
limit the maximum speed.

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AUTOMATIC MODE OPERATION

Auto mode is excellent for building Bottom Hole Assemblies, Drill Stands, and
Tripping. The Torq-Matic 120 will handle up to 9” drill collars. It will easily spin slick
drill collars and heavy-weight pipe. This is done with the 10 preset pipe profiles. The
wrench will eliminate the need for manual tongs on most connections in the drill
string.

Make-Up a Tool Joint

• The wrench sits or rests in the Parked position to begin with.
• During tripping operations, the wrench operates between Hole Center and the
Trip position.
• The Trip position can be adjusted on the Main Operator Screen.
• Auto mode is controlled and operated at the Driller’s Console.

Make-Up Pipe Trip in the Hole

• Move the wrench forward to the Trip position.
• After slips are set, double click the Horizontal Extend joystick.
• The wrench will quickly move to Hole Centre.
• Check to see the jaws or clamps are centered for the tool joint break.

Make sure bottom clamps do not contact hard banding on the tool joint!

• Ensure the Selector Switch is set to Make-Up

• Press the green Start button and the wrench will spin up and torque the tool joint
to the preset torque.
• As soon as this is done, the wrench will automatically open up and retract to the
Trip position.

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Break-Out Pipe Trip Out of Hole

• Move the wrench to the Trip position.
• After slips are set double click the Horizontal Extend joystick.
• The wrench will quickly move to Hole Centre.
• Check to see that the jaws are lined up on the break of the tool joint.

Make sure bottom clamps do not contact hard banding on the tool joint!

• Adjust wrench up or down if needed.

• Push the green Start button and the wrench will break the connection then spin
out pipe and move back to the parked position.

TUBULARS

NEVER RUN THE SPINNER ON COLLAR SPIRALS OR HARD BANDING!

DRILL PIPE:
• Make-Up – Select Make-Up Mode. Move the Wrench to Hole Center and align on
tool joint. Hit the Start button.

• Break-Out – Select Break Out Mode. Move Wrench to Hole Center and align on tool
joint. Hit the Start button.

• Make sure to position the bottom dies above the hard banding to avoid damaging
the dies and having the bottom tong slip on pipe.

HEAVY WEIGHT:
• Make-Up - Move wrench to Hole Center and position spinner rollers below hard
banding on the pin end. Manually spin the pipe in and shoulder. Release spinner
and bottom clamps.

• Lift the Wrench up and align on tool joint then manually Make-Up the joint.

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• Break-Out – Move Wrench to Hole Center ad align wrench on tool joint. Manually
break the joint and release clamps. Lower the wrench until spinner rollers clear hard
banding and manually spin out.

COLLARS (WITH PICKUP SUBS):

• Make-Up – Move wrench to Hole Center and manually break the sub from the collar.
Release clamps and lift wrench until spinner rollers are centered on sub-upper tool
joint. Hold the Reset switch and manually spin out the sub.

• Stab next joint. Move wrench to Hole Center.

• Manually Spin in MAKING SURE TO NOT RUN SPINNER ON COLLAR SPIRALS.

Align on tool joint and manually make up the joint.

• Break-Out – Move wrench to Hole Center and manually break the collar connection.

• Manually spin out MAKING SURE TO NOT RUN SPINNER ON COLLAR

SPIRALS.

• Hand start a pickup sub – Move wrench to Hole Center and align spinner rollers on
sub upper toll joint. Hold the Reset switch and manually spin in the sub. Release the
clamps and align on tool joint and manually Make-Up sub to collar.

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MAIN OPERATOR’S SCREEN

The Main Operator’s Screen displays important operational and status information
continually while the wrench is in operation.

The Hydraulic Pump Indicator displays red when the pump is off and turns green when
the pump is running.

The Warm Up button is used to run warm hydraulic oil to the wrench. Touch the minute
button and enter the desired warm up time. The time will count down indicating remaining
warm up time. The warm up function will automatically turn off after the time has expired.

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Make/Break Remote or Local Button is used to set whether the Driller’s Console or the
Wireless Radio Remote has control over the Make-Up and Break-Out function. When set to
Remote (button is green), the Wireless remote Make/Break switch controls the wrench
function. The switch on the Drillers Console is disabled. Conversely, when set to Local
(Button is Orange); the Driller’s console switch has control.

POP-UP MENU SCREEN

Touch the Menu button at the bottom left of the Main Screen. This pop up Menu will
appear. Touch the button for the desired screen.

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MANUAL TORQUE INPUT KEYPAD

This number pad will display when the Manually Set Torque Value button is touched on
the Main Screen.

Enter the desired torque value by

touching the desired numbers and
pressing Enter.

Use the other keys to clear the display

or correct wrongly entered numbers.

Note: Enter Positive Torque Values

only.

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PIPE PROFILER SCREEN

This screen allows the operator to select or change the predefined pipe setup that is
currently in use. By pressing the pipe profiler setup, 10 different tool joints can be preset.

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PIPE PROFILER SETUP SCREEN

This screen allows the operator to define the profiles currently in use on the site. The
profiles can then be swapped quickly using the Pipe Profiler Screen.

Description – Custom naming of the pipe profile.

Torque Setpoint – The desired amount of torque to be used with that pipe.

Spin In Time – The amount of time in seconds that the spinner will run to take the pipe
from uncoupled to the point when Make-Up torque is used.

Spin Out Time – The amount of time in seconds that the spinner will run to take the pipe
from the Break-Out torque point to the pipe being uncoupled.

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Torque CYL Make-Up Speed – A percentage of the regular Make-Up speed if a slower
speed is required.

Torque CYL Break-Out Speed – A percentage of the regular Break-Out speed if a slower
speed is required.

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MANUAL OPERATION SCREEN

The manual operation screen allows the operator to manually control the individual steps
involved in the spin and torque processes from the Operator Interface rather than by using
the wireless radio remote.

Make-Up (BO Return) – Controls the clockwise torque of the Make-Up and Break-Out
Return functions.

Clamps Open – Opens the jaws for the torque operation.

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Clamps Close – Closes the jaws for the torque operation.

Break-Out (MU Return) - Controls the counter-clockwise torque of the Break-Out and
Make-Up Return functions.

Spin In – Controls the clockwise motion of the spinner to tighten the pipe.

Spinner Clamp Open – Disengages the spinner from the pipe.

Spinner Clamp Close – Engages the spinner to the pipe.

Spin Out – Controls the counter-clockwise motion of the spinner to loosen the pipe.

Torque Readout – Displays the amount of torque being applied to the pipe.

Make/Break Remote – Connects or disconnects the remote control from the system.

Remote ESD Bypass – Allows the operator to bypass the remote control unit.

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SETTINGS SCREEN

The settings screen allows the operator to configure the wrench to the specifics of that rig.
Retracted Position – Arm Home Position
Trip Position – Distance in Inches from the retracted position
Hole Center Position – Distance in Inches from the retracted position
Mouse Hole Position – Distance in Inches from the retracted position
Torque Retracted Position – Tong Home Position
Torque Extended Position – Maximum Tong Rotation
Current Position – Distance in Inches from the fully retracted position
Max Spinner Pressure – The maximum amount of pressure the spinner will apply to the
pipe
Torque Gauge Delay Off Time – The time in seconds the torque gauge on the Main
Screen resets to zero for the next sequence
Beeper – ON/OFF

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Horizontal Slide Transducer Override – Allows for all the wrench functions –auto or
manual - to operate without being positioned at Hole Center. (This can be used to function
the wrench in the event that the transducer fails).
Advanced Settings – These settings are preconfigured at the factory and require
authorization to change.

DIAGNOSTICS

Auto Mode Monitor Screen

The Auto Mode Monitor Screen allows the operator to observe the stages of operation in
Automatic Mode. This is very useful for diagnostic purposes. The wrench needs to
complete each step in order and is unable to continue if that step has not been completed.
Therefore, if the wrench is having problems completing a cycle the operator may observe
where in the cycle the wrench has stopped to aid in troubleshooting.

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DEVICE TEST SCREEN

The Device Test Screen allows the operator to control individual elements of the cycle to
help figure out where a problem may be occurring.

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PLC ANALOG AND DIGITAL INPUT SCREEN

This screen is used for fault diagnosis. This screen allows the user to check the state of all
analog and digital field devices coming into the PLC.

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PLC ANALOG AND DIGITAL OUTPUT SCREEN

This screen is used for fault diagnosis. This screen allows the user to check the state of all
analog and digital outputs to field devices. It is also used for calibrating analog field
devices.

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ERROR CODES

Danger (Red)

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Warning (Orange)

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