EDS Service Manual SM01063C

Service Manual
Electronic Drilling System

Controls
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EDS Controls EDS Controls Service Manual
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Document Number Rev.
SM01063 C
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Revision History
C 04-04-2008 Fourth issue D. Carpenter K. Schmidt B. Fisher

B 23-01-2007 Third issue D. Carpenter M. Docherty M. Docherty
A 21-12-2006 Second issue D. Carpenter M. Docherty M. Docherty
- First issue VDE VDE VDE
Rev Date (dd.mm.yyyy) Reason for issue Prepared Checked Approved
Change Description
Revision Change Description
- First issue
A Second issue
B Added brake safety warnings.
C Updated screenshots and procedures.
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Chapter 1: General Information

Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Illustrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Safety Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Personnel Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Recommended Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
General System Safety Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Replacing Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Routine Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Proper Use of Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Chapter 2: Overview
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Design Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
How Is Safety Taken Into Account? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
How Is Sensor Information Obtained? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
What Format Is Information Handled? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
What Happens When Power Comes On? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
What Happens When Things Go Wrong? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
What Information Is Retained When Power Is Removed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Component Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Human Machine Interface (HMI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Driller’s Control Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
PLC Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Pneumatic Interface Controller Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Sensors and Transmitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
HMI Touchscreen Assembly Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
PLC Controller Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Uninterruptible Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Sensor Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Chapter 3: Installation
PLC Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Brake Pneumatic Interface Controller Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
HMI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Joystick Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Brake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Sensors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Shaft Encoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Hookload Pressure Transducer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Pump Pressure Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Pressure Transducer Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Derrick Proximity Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
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Torque Sensor Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Hall Effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
4-20mA Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
4-20mA Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
0-5 Volt Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Preventing Cable Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Electrical Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Commissioning/Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Initial Sensor Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Sensor Cal (Actual Input Method) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Sensor Cal (Calculated Method) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Rig Specific Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Calibration of Initial Block Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Chapter 4: Operation
Operational Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
How Do I Check Proper Operation? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Theory of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Alarm Scheme for the EDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Definitions of Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Primary EDS Viewing Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Drilling Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Tripping Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Alarms Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
Weight Indicator Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21
Joystick and Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
Brake Joystick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
Range Override Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
Emergency Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
Auto-Driller On Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
Task Activities Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
How to Change Engineering Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
How to Set Drilling Hi/Lo Setpoints (Drilling) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
How to Set Tripping Hi/Lo Setpoints (Tripping) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26
How to Increase or Decrease Piston Bias . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
How to Override Block Control Setpoints (Drilling or Tripping) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
How to Set Tripping Pipe Movement Speed Limits (Tripping) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28
How to Use the 2-Point Cal Method (Trpg) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29
How to Use the Over-Pull/Drag Feature (Tripping) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30
How to Zero WOB or Delta PSI (Drilling) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32
How to Match Hyd Gauge Reading (Drilling) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32
How to View Drilling Trends Graph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33
What to do if the NOV Service button appears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33
Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34
How to View Alarms (Drilling or Tripping) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34
How to Acknowledge Alarms (Drilling or Tripping) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34
How to Silence Alarms (Drilling or Tripping) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34
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How to Test the Alarm Horn (Drilling or Tripping) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35

Auto-Drilling (Drilling) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35
How to Start Auto Drilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35
How to Modify Auto Drill Parameters (Drilling) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37
How to Adjust Auto Drill Control Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38
How to Identify Which Parameters are Active . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38
How to Identify Controlling Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39
How to Stop Auto Drilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39
How to Trip In (Tripping) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40
How to Trip Out (Tripping) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40
How to Run Casing (Tripping). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40
How to Use the Ton Mile Feature (Tripping) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-41
How to Configure Ton Mile Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42
How to Perform Ton Mile Slip Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43
How to Perform Ton Mile Cut Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43
When Do I Know It Is Time To Slip The Wire Rope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43
When Do I Know It Is Time To Cut The Wire Rope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43
How to Move and Stop The Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44
How to Park the Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44
How to Release Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44
How to Do an Emergency Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44
How to Activate the Keyed Override Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44
How to Release E-Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Current loop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Pulses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Troubleshooting Flow Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
General Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
General Troubleshooting (continued) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
HMI Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
HMI Display Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
HMI Functional Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
HMI Functional Troubleshooting (continued) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
HMI Functional Troubleshooting (continued) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Communications Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Electrical Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Electrical Troubleshooting (continued) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
PLC Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
PLC Troubleshooting (continued) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Sensor Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Sensor Troubleshooting (continued) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Mechanical Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Solenoid Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
Field Service Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
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International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Chapter 6: Maintenance
Routine Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Daily . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Monthly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Annual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
As Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Recommended Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
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Conventions
This manual is intended for use by field engineering, installation, operation, and repair
personnel. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information
contained herein. National Oilwell Varco (NOV) will not be held liable for errors in this
material or for consequences arising from misuse of this material.
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

Notes, cautions, and warnings provide readers with additional information, and to advise
the reader to take specific action to protect personnel from potential injury or lethal
conditions. They may also inform the reader of actions necessary to prevent equipment
damage. Please pay close attention to these advisories.
Note:
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The note symbol indicates that additional information is
provided about the current topic.
Caution:
The caution symbol indicates that potential damage to

equipment, or injury to personnel exists. Follow
instructions explicitly. Extreme care should be taken when
performing operations or procedures preceded by this
caution symbol.
Warning:
The warning symbol indicates a definite risk of

equipment damage or danger to personnel. Failure to
follow the safe work procedures preceded by this
warning symbol could result in serious or fatal injury
to personnel, significant equipment damage, or
extended rig down time.
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Illustrations
Illustrations (figures) provide a graphical representation of equipment components or
screen snapshots for use in identifying parts, or establishing nomenclature, and may or
may not be drawn to scale.
For component information specific to your rig configuration, see the technical drawings
included with your Varco documentation.
Safety Requirements
The National Oilwell Varco equipment is installed and operated in a controlled drilling rig
environment involving hazardous situations. Proper maintenance is important for safe and
reliable operation. Procedures outlined in the equipment manuals are the recommended
methods of performing operations and maintenance.
To avoid injury to personnel or equipment damage,

carefully observe requirements outlined in this section.
Safety Labels
The EDS system has safety labels located at various locations around the system to warn
the operator of potential hazards in certain work situations. These labels follow the
International Standards Organization Design Principles as outlined in ISO Documents
3864-1 and 3864-2. A brief description of the label is given in the figure below.
The yellow triangle

indicates a warning The orange title bar The blue circle
status. indicates a medium indicates a
level of risk. mandatory action
to be taken.
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Personnel Training
All personnel performing installation, operations, repair, or maintenance procedures on the
equipment, or those in the vicinity of the equipment, should be trained on rig safety, tool
operation, and maintenance to ensure their safety.
Personnel should wear protective gear during installation,

maintenance, and certain operations.
Contact the National Oilwell Varco training department for more information about
equipment operation and maintenance training.
Recommended Tools
Service operations may require the use of tools designed specifically for the purpose
described. The equipment manufacturer recommends that only those tools specified be
used when stated. Ensure that personnel and equipment safety are not jeopardized when
following service procedures and that personnel are not using tools that were not
specifically recommended by the manufacturer.
General System Safety Practices

The equipment discussed in this manual may require or contain one or more utilities such
as electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or cooling water.
Read and follow the guidelines below before installing

equipment or performing maintenance to avoid
endangering exposed persons or damaging equipment.
R Isolate energy sources before beginning work.

R Avoid performing maintenance or repairs while the equipment is in operation.
R Wear proper protective equipment during equipment installation, maintenance, or
repair.
Replacing Components
R Verify that all components (such as cables, hoses, etc.) are tagged and labeled
during assembly and disassembly of equipment to ensure correct installment.
R Replace failed or damaged components with original equipment manufacturer
certified parts. Failure to do so could result in equipment damage or injury to
personnel.
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Routine Maintenance
Equipment must be maintained on a routine basis. See product-specific service manuals
for maintenance recommendations.
Failure to conduct routine maintenance could result in

equipment damage or injury to personnel.
Proper Use of Equipment

National Oilwell Varco equipment is designed for specific functions and applications, and
should be used only for its intended purpose.
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Overview
Introduction
The NOV EDS is designed to provide a constant drilling state at the bit, which is not
achievable with manual or other types of drawworks braking systems. This constant state
is achieved through closed-loop control of a selected primary drilling parameter and NOV’s
unique ability to regulate the disc brake for a continuous feed of the drill line.
The ROP (or drum payoff) loop is always active and receives input from a combination of
WOB, Delta P, Torque, or on a floater, Compensator Stroke. These parameters provide the
necessary control for a steady state during unexpected events, such as a drilling break or
stick-slip situation, respectively. This steady state offers benefits that far exceed those of
commonly used pneumatic auto drillers. Pneumatic auto drillers are not able, and are not
designed, to give substantial increases in drilling performance or hole quality. They rely on
air pressure signals to release and set the mechanical brake handle, which makes for a
discontinuous (sometimes jerky) motion and a wide variation of WOB or pressure.
First generation electronic auto drillers improved the line pay-out control relative to
pneumatic auto drillers, but still lacked all the control hardware and software applications
available with EDS to fully exploit the potential of the constant drilling state.
Figure 2-1. System Block Diagram
The EDS’s unique closed-loop, computerized, proportional control of the auxiliary brake
also provides many benefits during the tripping operations. Just as the EDS has gone far
beyond the existing auto drillers, it also has gone far beyond typical crown savers or other
block controllers. The system’s ability to provide an accurate, repeatable positioning of the
elevator reduces total trip times. This feature also allows for improved total connection
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times by eliminating the times a driller will have to adjust the elevator position for either the
floor men or derrick man. The block/elevator positioning is not only accurate and
repeatable, but the unique proportional control allows maximum acceleration, a calculated
optimum braking point, and a controlled smooth stop. This smooth stop also reduces
stress on the rig equipment. It also reduces the potential for accidents. Additionally,
controlled acceleration and travel speed reduces Swab and Surge effects, during POOH
and RIH, respectively, thereby reducing bore hole damage, formation damage, and the
potential for induced kicks.
SIEMENS PLC
S7-315-2DP
ETHERNET I/F HMI
PULSE INPUT
ENCODER
FM350-1
ANALOG INPUTS
PRESS/TEMP SM331-8AI (12 bit)
ANALOG OUTPUTS
BRAKE CONTROL
SM332-4AO
DIGITAL INPUTS
PROX SWITCHES
SM321-16DI
SWITCHES/ DIGITAL I/O

INDICATORS SM323-16DI/16DO
HOOKLOAD, PRESS, ANALOG INPUTS

TORQUE SM331-8AI (16 bit)
Figure 2-2. PLC Controller Diagram
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Design Guidelines
How Is Safety Taken Into Account?
Safety remains the foremost design criteria. The PLC software monitors sensors and
continuously determines if all operational parameters are within specified safe operating
ranges. Abnormal operating conditions will cause immediate action that can include total
system shut down with all moving equipment brought to a complete stop. Furthermore, the
integrity of critical sensors is also continuously monitored to prevent unexpected operation
of equipment due to erroneous sensor values. In spite of these precautions, unforeseen
failures can occur. As a consequence, full activation of the joystick will apply the auxiliary
brake and a hard-wired Emergency Shut Down (ESD) switch will immediately stop all
traveling equipment.
How Is Sensor Information Obtained?

The sensor information is scanned once every 50mS (20Hz). To mitigate the effects of
errors due to false digitized values, a hardware filter is set at 60Hz for all analog input
channels. Three analog input modules are designed into the PLC, two sample with 12-bit
resolution and one with 16-bit resolution. The 16-bit module digitizes critical sensors
requiring higher resolution and accuracy, such as Hookload and Standpipe Pressure.
What Format Is Information Handled?

Information is stored within the data base structure within the PLC System. As such, data
is always available to the HMI yet operation of the PLC System is not dependent upon the
HMI sending or receiving data.
What Happens When Power Comes On?

When power is first established, a sequence of events takes place to determine if the PLC
hardware and remote sensors are properly functioning. Additionally, information is
gathered from the HMI and switches such as the Emergency Shut Down (ESD) to insure
no unexpected equipment movement commences with simply the application of AC power.
Additionally, information regarding the various variables that are stored in retentive
memory are restored.
What Happens When Things Go Wrong?

Sensors Break
Sensors will fail and, though an infrequent occurrence, provision for this event has been
taken into account. Various failure modes of sensors can be monitored and immediate
system shut down can be initiated in the event harm to operators or equipment could
result from such a failure. These failures are detected by constantly comparing the various
sensor outputs against predetermined acceptable ranges. Once detected, information is
passed to the database to be available for display and potential troubleshooting
suggestions for the operator.
Wiring Failures
As with the detection of sensor failures, opens or shorts in wiring is also monitored and
appropriate shut down sequences will result as appropriate. In the event of a sensor or
wiring failure, the type of failure along with the date and time of occurrence are stored in
the HMI transfer database. In this manner, the HMI is able to log sensor failures as well as
immediately inform the operator of the nature of the problem offering suggestions for
quickly restoring operation.
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What Information Is Retained When Power Is

Removed?
In order to provide consistent operation of the EDS, various values are retained if the EDS
experiences a power loss. Specifically, these include:
R Number of Lines Strung
R Block Position
R High/Low software set points
R Calibration Values
R Gain Values
R System Settings
Component Description
The EDS is designed to provide a flexible and expandable control and monitoring system
that provides assisted control of various drilling activities. Functional modules are
designed to mimic actions initiated by a driller to optimize the drilling activity in consistent
long-term operation. The EDS consists of the following major components:
R HMI - Operator interface that displays operational information to the driller and
accepts user inputs that establish the mode of operation and allow changes to the
EDS. The HMI is typically mounted on the Driller’s Control Console.
R Driller’s Control Console - The Driller’s Control Console is the primary control
point for the operator. It contains all the controls needed by the operator to run the
EDS.
R PLC Controller - The Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) serves as the interface
between the operator interface as noted above and the sensors and control outputs
of the EDS. The PLC receives analog and digital information from sensors and
switches and sends analog and digital information to various controls. User
instructions are received via an Ethernet connection from the HMI.
R Pneumatic Interface Controller - The Interface Air Controller serves as an
interface between the PLC Controller and the brake. The Air Controller converts
current signals from the PLC to pneumatic pressure used by the brake.
R Hydraulic Power Unit (Dual Actuated Brake Systems Only) - Systems using a
spring-set dual-actuated brake require hydraulic pressure in order to release the
brake. The hydraulic power unit (HPU) supplies continuous hydraulic pressure for
this purpose.
R Hydraulic Control Manifold (Dual Actuated Brake Systems Only) - The hydraulic
control manifold controls the hydraulic pressure required to release a spring-set
dual-actuated brake. This manifold is typically mounted to the pneumatic panel
frame and is rated for Zone 1 installation.
R Disc Brake Assembly - The brake incorporates a water cooled plate brake
assembly that is externally mounted and directly coupled to the drawworks main
drum shaft. If installed, a spring applied actuator manages emergency stops and
static loads while a pneumatic actuator provides dynamic stoppage.
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Human Machine Interface (HMI)

The EDS HMI is a sunlight-viewable rig floor graphical user interface for the driller. It is a
temperature controlled, environmentally sealed single board computer with flat panel
display and touch-screen input. Features include:
R Easily viewable in sunlight, including an automatic adjustment for brightness as
ambient light changes
R Input of commissioning data and system calibration
R Enable or disable the EDS, in WOB, delta-P, torque, constant ROP, or compensator
stroke modes.
R Modulate target WOB, delta-P, torque or constant ROP, either manually or
automatically
R Display block position, block speed, WOB, Delta-P, Torque, ROP, and Ton-Miles
R Screens for alarms, including WOB, delta-P, minimum pump pressure, and
maximum torque
R Drawworks rotation indicator
R Set upper (crown saver) and lower traveling block limit (floor saver)
R Selector switch for drilling and tripping modes
R Input for maximum traveling block speed
R Display of drawworks and disc brake support systems
R PCMCIA bootable flash Disk
R Real-time clock with battery backup
R Cat 5 or fiber optic cable compatible
Figure 2-3. EDS HMI (Stand Mount shown)
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Driller’s Control Console

The EDS controls are typically located within the Driller’s Console. When the EDS is
disabled for any reason, these controls provide a direct connection to the brake system for
manual operation.
Included in the console are:
R EDS HMI
R Brake joystick or joystick pedestal
R Emergency stop button
R Range override push-button to allow movement of traveling block assembly outside
the limits imposed by EDS
HMI
Emergency
Stop Button Joystick
Range Override Button
Figure 2-4. Typical Driller’s Console with EDS Controls
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Brake Joystick
The EDS brake joystick is used to control the brake application. The joystick spring returns
to a position that will fully apply the brake. Two potentiometers are built in to this joystick to
control the auxiliary brake. In addition to the potentiometers it has two position switches:
Park and Auto Drilling. These are described below:
R Park Position: This switch is engaged when the joystick is pulled down and left
(towards the driller). The joystick will stay in this position mechanically latched.
In this parked mode, the electronic controller engages both auxiliary and
parking brakes.
R Autodriller: This switch is engaged by moving the joystick forward to the
Autodriller position. The joystick will stay in this position mechanically latched.
This is used in autodriller operation.
Joystick
Emergency Stop
Figure 2-5. Typical Joystick Pedestal
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Emergency Stop Button

This button is used to activate the emergency shutdown process. When the driller
activates this switch the EDS Controller will activate all the brakes including the Main
Drawworks Park Brake (disc or band brake).
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When an E-Stop button already exists, it is recommended
that a normally closed contact from that button be used as
the EDS input. If not, a separate E-Stop button will be
installed.

The controller uses this button to accomplish multiple operations under various contexts.
A single short push on this button will silence the horn. A three-second push on this button
will put the EDS in range override mode. In this mode, the driller can move the block above
or below the block travel limit setpoints within 10 seconds. Once the block is moved
outside the setpoints, the driller can continue to move the block outside the limits
indefinitely, but the speed will be limited to a maximum of 50 feet per minute. Once the
block is moved inside the set points the controller will exit from the range override mode
and would limit the bock movement to within the range setpoints.
The Range Override button is also used to reset the controller. To reset the ED, press and
hold the Range Override button for three seconds.
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PLC Controller
EDS’s control system includes hardware, software (control logic) and sensors to optimize
proportional control of a drawworks’ auxiliary brake. This proportional control is used when
drilling to provide a smooth, continuous drill line payout that maintains a constant drilling
state. During tripping, it maintains a maximum, safe velocity of the traveling block
throughout its entire travel range. In addition to the closed loop feedback of active control
parameters, it also includes other proprietary control and monitoring applications for
improved drilling performance.
During tripping operations, the system's default position is to run in the background and so
its presence is invisible to the driller; however, it continues to operate by calculating
maximum safe velocity profiles and safe breaking limits. The system will take over control
if the driller exceeds these safe limits. The driller has the ability to override the system at
any time.
Figure 2-6. PLC Controller
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PLC Modules
Non - I.S.
Cabling
Service Receptable
I.S. Cabling
Power Cabling
Figure 2-7. PLC Internal Components
PLC Power Shutdown Switch

This switch is used to remove power from the EDS controller.
This switch should only be operated after securing the

block by moving the joystick to park position and
engaging the emergency switch.
PLC Power Shutdown

Switch
PLC Keyed Override

Switch
Figure 2-8. PLC Shutdown and Override Switches
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PLC Keyed Override Switch

This two-position switch is used to override the operation of EDS Controller during any
EDS failure conditions. In override position, the driller can still control the brake using the
joystick. Emergency and Parking operations also will not be affected.
This switch should only be operated after securing the

block by putting the joystick in park position and
engaging the emergency switch. Otherwise serious
personnel or material damage may result.
PLC Diagnostic Sensors
Sensor Description
If AC power is lost and UPS becomes primary power

source, a contact will open causing a signal to be
AC Fail Contact Closure
sent to the EDS with an appropriate message
displayed on the HMI.
When the UPS battery supply value decreases to a

level where UPS shut down is imminent, a contact will
UPS Battery Low close informing the EDS that AC power will be
Contact Closure shutting down while a message will appear on the
HMI. Immediate action should be taken when this
occurs to restore AC power.
PLC Relays
Relay Location Identifier Description
The override switch mounted on the

PLC cabinet activates this relay. This
Keyed Override K1
relay allows manual operation of the
brake.
This relay de-activates to set the

customer supplied brake (usually a
Brake Control K2 band brake or spring-set disc brake). It
is also used to set the spring-set
section of the dual actuator EDS brake.
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PLC Modules
During normal operations, the following lights should be illuminated green.
R DC24V (Power Supply Modules)
R DC5V & Run (CPU)
R Run (Ethernet Communications Processor)
There should not be red lights illuminated under normal operations. If red lights are
present, see Troubleshooting section.
Figure 2-9. PLC Modules (example)
PLC Barriers
Barriers are used to ensure that the electrical energy available in a circuit is too low to
ignite the most easily ignitable mixture of gas and air. The ignition mechanisms considered
are electrical, by spark energy, and thermal, by hot surfaces. The design of the circuit and
equipment is intended to ensure safety both in normal use and in all probable fault
conditions.
The EDS utilizes two types of barriers: Zener and Active barriers. Barriers are chosen
dependent upon individual system installations.
Figure 2-10. Typical PLC Barrier Strip
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Pneumatic Interface Controller Assembly

The Pneumatic Interface Controller serves as an interface between the PLC Controller
and the brake. The Air Controller converts current signals from the PLC to pneumatic
pressure used by the brake. Typically the Air Controller Assembly is delivered installed on
the brake skid.
Figure 2-11. Pneumatic Interface Controller Assembly
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The Pneumatic Interface Controller is provided with the
ADS hardware.
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Air Controller and Brake Assembly Sensors
Sensor Description
Air Supply This sensor is used to monitor the air supply pressure to the brake
Pressure interface unit. The range of the device is 0-200psi.
This sensor is used to monitor the pressure on the piston section of the
Brake Feedback
brake. The range of the device is 0-200psi. This signal is used in
Pressure
various logic and control algorithms of the EDS.
This is a 4-20mA I/P device to proportionally control the brake feedback

Servo Control (piston) pressure. 4mA corresponds to full pressure and full brake
Command Signal application. The command for this device is generated by the PLC
based control loop depending on the operating condition.
Measurement of the cooling water through the brake is via an Eexd

Coolant Flow
magnetic type flowmeter installed in the cooling water supply to the
Sensor
brake.
This is a discrete output from the PLC to control the solenoid valve
Auxiliary/Main (SOV) on the input to the static brake when installed. This is a fail-safe
Park Brake signal, which applies the brake when not activated. This SOV is de-
Solenoid Valve activated when parking and in emergency conditions. In all other
conditions, this signal is normally high.
E-Stop Bypass This SOV will apply regulated pressure to the auxiliary brake if power is
Solenoid Valve removed, either by direct PLC intervention or accidental removal.
Coolant Pressure Coolant flow inlet sensors are mounted to ensure inlet pressure
Sensors remains within range.
Coolant Coolant temperature sensors on the inlet and outlet flow lines are
Temperature mounted to monitor coolant temperature and allow the system to
Sensors respond accordingly.
Sensors and Transmitters

Shaft Encoder
A shaft pulse encoder is used to measure traveling block position and velocity. From this
information, velocity, direction, and height of the traveling block assembly can be
determined. The encoder supplies two output signals referred to as phase A and phase B,
each with a complement (called /A and /B respectively), with a relationship of 90 degrees.
If a given pulse from the A output arrives prior to a B pulse, the direction is forward. If a B
pulse arrives prior to an A pulse, the direction is reverse.
The drawworks proximity switch is used to verify encoder operation. Each time the
drawworks rotates one full turn, the proximity switch will generate a fixed number of
counts. If the encoder change does not reflect the proper proximity counts, an alarm will
occur.
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Figure 2-12. Shaft Encoder
Hookload Transmitter
The Hookload transmitter is housed in a environmental junction box. It measures total
traveling block assembly load which the EDS uses for calculating hookload. This
information sensed is used to in the control algorithms of the EDS during tripping and
autodrilling. During tripping, the information is used to control the block speed under safe
limits. In Autodrilling, the information is used to derive bit weight.
Standpipe Pressure Transmitter

The Standpipe Pressure transmitter is housed in a environmental junction box. It is used
by the EDS to capture Standpipe pressure and zero Differential Pressure.
The stand pipe pressure information sensed by this transmitter is used to derive the
differential pressure on the mud motors which is utilized in the autodriller operation with
Delta-P mode.
Hookload Transmitter Standpipe Pressure Transmitter

(1000 PSI) (6000 PSI)
Figure 2-13. Transmitter Locations
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Torque Sensor
Torque of the drill string is used by the auto-driller and sensed in one of several ways. If a
DC motor is used to turn the top drive or rotary, then the pictured torque sensor is used.
Alternatively, torque might be sensed from the top drive unit directly as either a DC voltage
or 4-20 ma current. Connections for all sensors are given in the section titled Installation –
Torque Sensor Connections.
Figure 2-14. Torque Sensor
Proximity Sensor
Figure 2-15. Proximity Sensor
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HMI Touchscreen Assembly Specifications

The HMI touchscreen assembly (P/N 30176684) is a sunlight viewable, hazardous area
workstation mounted on a yoke assembly complete with sun visor. Standard features
include the following:
Description Specification
Resolution / type 1024 x 768 pixels / Backlit LCD
Brightness 825 nits (minimum)
Display size 15" (nominal) diagonal viewing area
Voltage Input 85 - 256 VAC
Frequency 47 - 63 Hz
Terminations Terminals suitable for 12 - 20 AWG stranded wire.
Ingress Protection IP 56 / NEMA 4
Operating Temperature -40° F to 122° F
Storage Temperature -4° F to 140° F
Max Dimensions 16.5" (W) x 14.75"(H) x 7.5" (D)
Weight Approximately 40 lbs (excluding stand)
Material Cast Aluminum (<3% Mg, <.4% Cu)
Gray color, scratch resistant baked polyurethane over

Finish
primer.
Several configurations are available to suit different requirements. These configurations

are listed below.
HMI Configurations
Part Number Hazardous Area Rating Communications
Zone-1 (external purge unit) Hardwire, 10Base-T & 100Base-TX

30176684-001
Group IIB, T4 Ethernet
Zone-1 (external purge unit) Fiber, 100Base-FX (100 MBps),

30176684-002
Group IIB, T4 1300 nm
30176684-003 Hardwire, 10Base-T & 100Base-TX

Zone-2 Group IIB, T4
Ethernet
30176684-004 Fiber, 100Base-FX (100 MBps),

Zone-2 Group IIB, T4
1300 nm
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PLC Controller Specifications

These specifications apply to the PLC System portion of the EDS only. As a complete
system, the EDS specifications may differ from the specifications listed in the PLC
specifications.
The design specifications for the PLC Control Assembly (P/N 30176682) are as follows:
PLC Control Assembly – Design Specifications
Spec Type Description Specification
Voltage 120 VAC (+10%, -25%)
Hertz 45-65 Hz (-5%)

Power Requirements
THD Current requirement is
Current
less than 10 amps
Dimensions 52” (H) x 32” (W) x 12” (D)
Weight 284 lbs
Physical Requirements Installation

12” each side (minimum)
Clearance
Maintenance 38” from front of panel

Clearance (minimum)
Serial One Ethernet (5-port switch

Communication plus one fiber)
High Speed
1
Counter
Digital Inputs 24
CPU (Siemens 318-2DP) Analog Inputs

16
(12 bit)
Analog Inputs
8
(16 bit)
Digital Outputs 8
Analog Outputs 4
Storage Temp -40°F to 158°F

Environmental
Operating Temp 32°F to 140°F
Requirements
Humidity 90% max (non-condensing)
Protection IP 43
Certification Safe area
Approvals CE
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Uninterruptible Power Supply

An Uninterruptible Power Supply An (UPS) is integrated into the PLC System enclosure. In
the event of interruption of incoming AC power, the CPU and critical functions will remain
operational for three minutes minimum.
Sensor Specifications
Encoder (P/N 30177214)
Power 9VDC ± 5%
Output A phase 0 to 5V
Output /A phase 5 to 0V
Output B phase 0 to 5V
Output /B phase 5 to 0V
Frequency Response 150kHz
Pressure Transducer
Pressure connection .25 NPT Female
Operating voltage 9-30 VDC
Output current 4-20mA
Accuracy - combined
non-linearity, hysteresis, and ±.08%
repeatability
Zero and Span Adjustment ±5%
Temperature - Operating -40° to +175° F
- Storage -40° to +250° F
Temperature Effects ± 1.5% of full scale
Operating Pressure Range 0 to 5,000 psi
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PLC Controller
The PLC Controller cabinet must be mounted in an area which is not classified as a
Hazardous Area. The unit is typically mounted inside of the SCR house. Although the unit
is designed to stand on a four legged pedestal, it should be securely attached to the wall.
This will ensure the stability of the unit. Mounting dimensions for the PLC are shown
below.
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Do not block air flow into or out of the cabinet. Ensure that
there are no obstructions within 100 millimeters of vent
openings or the cabinet fan.
Power and communication cabling should be routed with other rig cables, tie wrapped and
positioned away from daily personnel and/or equipment interference. Ensure that the
protective earth wire in the external power cable is firmly installed in the proper terminal
block as shown on the wiring schematic. For wiring details, refer to the schematic drawing.
5.51
3.00
39.38
11.03
11.84
31.50
Figure 3-1. PLC Dimensions
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Brake Pneumatic Interface Controller

Assembly
The user should connect all appropriate air supply lines and interface cabling per the
Interconnect and Pneumatic Schematics.
Figure 3-2. Air Controller Interface Dimensions
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The pneumatic interface controller is supplied with EDS
hardware.
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HMI
The Human Machine Interface (HMI) is to be installed within easy reach of the driller. An
adjustable yoke is provided for installation, either from the floor or from above.
Figure 3-3. HMI Installed on Yoke
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Joystick Control
The joystick is provided either in a joystick pedestal or provided separate for mounting by
the customer.
Figure 3-4. Typical Joystick
Brake
For brake installation instructions, refer to the supplemental brake manual that came with
your order.
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Sensors
Shaft Encoder
1. Ensure that rotoseal thread diameter is 1-14 UNS and correctly mates with encoder.
Use adapters to match the threads, if needed.
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The encoder is designed to fit common drawworks
configurations. If the drawworks must be modified in order
to mount the encoder, obtain approval from rig personnel
before making any modifications.
2. Check rotoseal area for possible interference with items such as shields or bolts.
3. Turn off rotoseal air supply.
4. Unscrew rotoseal from drawworks drum shaft.
5. Screw encoder onto drawworks drum shaft, using Loctite compound.
6. Reinstall rotoseal on threaded end of encoder.
7. Turn rotoseal air on, and then check assembly for leaks.
8. Use the supplied mounting bracket to hold encoder in a fixed position (Figure 3-6),
and then mount bracket.
.
1/2 NPSF
STRAIGHT PIPE THD
1.27
2.3
3.5
1.00-14 UNS
MALE THD 1.5
3.0
3.5 1
.45
.63
1.00-14 UNS 4.5
FEMALE THD
Figure 3-5. Shaft Encoder Dimensions
9. Connect the cable to the encoder.

10. Connect the encoder cable to the PLC.
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Drawworks
Encoder
Encoder
Drawworks or
Auxiliary Brake Mounting
Bracket
Mounting
Bracket
FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW
Figure 3-6. Encoder Mounting Bracket
Hookload Pressure Transducer

The following installation procedure describes how to install a pressure transducer with an
existing weight indicator system. A hydraulic load cell located in the anchor provides the
hydraulic pressure required to drive the electronic pressure transducer. The Hookload
transducer is part of an integrated Pressure Transducer Assembly.
Follow the below steps to install the transducer:
1. Disconnect the hydraulic line which runs from the anchor load cell to the weight
indicator gauge.
2. Insert a high pressure tee. Re-connect the weight indicator hydraulic line into the
tee.
3. Insert a new high pressure line in the available tee port.
4. Install the Pressure Transducer Assembly.
5. Connect the new pressure line to the 1,000 psi pressure transducer in the Pressure
Transducer Assembly.
Ensure the weight indicator pressure line is connected to

the correct transducer. The system will not work correctly if
the improper transducer is selected.
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Pump Pressure Sensor

The following installation procedure describes how to install a pressure transducer with an
existing mud gauge protector (pump pressure sensor). A hydraulic mud cup protector
located on the standpipe provides the hydraulic pressure required to drive the electronic
pressure transducer. The pump pressure transducer is part of an integrated Pressure
Transducer Assembly (P/N H12353A-Series).
The procedure for installing the transducer is as follows:
1. Disconnect the hydraulic line which runs from the gauge protector to the pump
pressure gauge.
Ensure that driller is aware of pending standpipe break

and have driller close valve to point of connection to
prevent escape of drilling mud.
2. Insert a high pressure tee. Re-connect the pump pressure hydraulic line into the tee.
3. Insert a new high pressure line in the available tee port.
4. Install the Pressure Transducer Assembly (P/N H12353A-Series).
5. Connect the new pressure line to the 5,000 psi pressure transducer in the Pressure
Transducer Assembly. Since pressures of 3000 psi or higher are possible,
disconnecting or connecting transducer should only be done when pump is off and
pressure is near or at zero.
Ensure the pump pressure line is connected to the correct

transducer. The system will not work correctly if the
improper transducer is selected.
6. Recheck all hydraulic and electrical connections for security and ensure that
installation does not interfere with normal rig operations.
Pressure Transducer Assembly

The Pressure Transducer Assembly (P/N H12353A-Series) contains two pressure
transducers used to convert hydraulic pressure input to a 4-20mA output. The H12353A is
used to house the H12354A transducer. The pressure range for the H12354A transducer
varies from 15 psi to 10,000 psi. Hookload typically utilizes a 0-1000 psi transducer and
Pump Pressure utilizes a 0-5000 psi transducer.
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HYDRAULIC INPUT
ELECTRICAL
OUTPUT
Figure 3-7. H12353A-Series Pressure Transducer Assembly
Derrick Proximity Switch

The rail-mount proximity sensors detect two metal targets on the traveling block when the
targets pass the sensor. Follow the steps below to mount the sensors and targets.
1. Select the mounting position for the targets and sensors by referring to Figure 3-8
and Figure 3-9 and honoring these two requirements:
R The location of the proximity sensors must be such that, when the block is
traveling down, the sensor activates before the block assembly base is close to
the rig floor.
R The mounting location should be at a height maintenance personnel can easily
access at any time. This is typically head high on the level of the doghouse.
2. Attach a metal target to the traveling block assembly.
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If the rig has a heave compensation device, the target
should be mounted on the uncompensated side of the
dolly.
3. Weld the proximity sensor mounting bracket to the rail.

4. Insert the sensor and adjust as needed. Tighten the screws to hold it in place.
5. Slowly move the block so that it passes the sensor and insure that the sensor is not
struck by the target.
6. After the sensor is connected, verify the following:
R Without the target present, the voltage across the proximity sensor is less than
3.40 volts.
R With the target present, the voltage across the sensor is more than 8 volts.
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TOP DRIVE TARGET TOP DRIVE TARGET
DERRICK PROX A DERRICK PROX B
* X = Highest position easily accessed by maintenance personnel
Figure 3-8. Rail-mount Proximity Sensor Installation
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It is not necessary for the A and B proximity switches to be
at the same height. However, it is imperative that the
targets mounted on the dolly activate both switches
simultaneously.
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Proximity
Sensor
Top Drive
Rail
Block
Target Mounting
Assembly
Bracket
Proximity
Sensor Top Drive
A Rail
C
D
SIDE VIEW
B Mounting
Bracket
(Adjustable)
FRONT VIEW
MOUNTING BRACKET TOP VIEW
A= Distance from back of sensor to mounting bracket (min of 1.5 inches)

B= Distance from sensor to any other metal object (min of 6 inches)
C= Distance between sensor and target (min of 0.5 inch)
D= Distance between sensor and any other metal in absence of target (min of 4.8 inches)
Figure 3-9. Derrick Proximity Mounting Locations
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Torque Sensor Connections

The EDS can use a variety of analog sensors to monitor drill pipe torque. For example, the
signal source can be a Hall Effect sensor on the cable going to the rotary table or top drive,
a 0-10 volt signal from an electric top drive, or a 4-20 mA signal from a pressure
transducer on a hydraulic top drive.
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All connections made to the torque sensing circuit should
be from a non-hazardous area.
Acceptable sensor types include the following:

R Hall Effect (P/N 40218041-002)
R 4-20mA Transmitter
R 4-20mA Source
R 0-5 Volt
The following four illustrations show wiring information for the various sensor types.
Hall Effect
24 VOLT
SUPPLY
EXTERNAL SENSORS
300
TB-NIS OHM
Black
14
15
White
250
OHM ISOLATION
AMPLIFIER PLC INPUT
16
Red 17
4-20mA Transmitter
24 VOLT
SUPPLY
4 - 20 ma. TRANSDUCEER
300
TB-NIS OHM
14
15
250
CURRENT
OHM ISOLATION
TRANSMITTER
AMPLIFIER PLC INPUT
16
17
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4-20mA Source
24 VOLT
SUPPLY
4 - 20 ma. SOURCE
300
TB-NIS OHM
14
15
CURRENT
250
SOURCE
OHM ISOLATION
AMPLIFIER PLC INPUT
16
17
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Frequently a top drive or 3rd party supplier of the torque
signal will supply a sourced 4 - 20 mA signal.
0-5 Volt Sensor

24 VOLT
SUPPLY
VOLTAGE SOURCE
300
TB-NIS OHM
14
15
250
OHM ISOLATION
AMPLIFIER PLC INPUT
16
17
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The system can be set to receive a voltage input of up to 5
volts level. Other voltages may require amplifiers or voltage
dividers as the case requires.
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Preventing Cable Damage

Observe the following practices when routing sensor signal cables to the PLC:
R Route cables so that they are out of walkways and not exposed to sharp corners
that could wear through the insulation.
R Plan signal cable runs to avoid wet areas and close proximity to power cables.
R Use nylon (land rig) or stainless steel (offshore rig) tie wraps to dress, secure, and
support the cables.
R Take special care to protect splices from moisture and excessive strain.
Electrical Interference
When signal cables must be run such that power cables could cause electrical
interference, use shielded cables instead of the non-shielded cables. This prevents
induced noise from causing erratic sensor channel values. In some applications Fiber
Optic cable will be used as the communication connection between the PLC and the HMI.
Care should be taken to prevent excessive strain on the cable connectors
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Commissioning/Calibration
Initial Sensor Setup
The sensor raw data in digital counts must be converted to appropriate engineering units.
This is accomplished by selecting Sensor Calibration screen on the HMI. After selecting
the desired sensor, display will show active digital counts from the sensor (Raw) and the
current engineering unit scaling value.
There are two methods to update the sensor calibration information:
R Actual Input Method
R Calculated Method
Sensor Cal (Actual Input Method)

1. Apply a zero value to the sensor.
2. Enter the zero value engineering units in the Calibration Min field.
3. Apply an input as close to full scale value as practical to the sensor input.
4. Enter the engineering unit value corresponding to the actual input applied in the
Calibration Max field.
5. Press Calibrate to accept inputs.
Example: If calibrating a pressure sensor with range of 0 to 10,000 psi that represents an
engineering value of 0 to 100,000 pounds, enter [0] for no load in step 2 above and enter
the actual value with load applied in step 4.
Sensor Cal (Calculated Method)

1. Enter a sensor value in engineering units at or near full scale.
2. Force the appropriate raw value in digital counts in the Calibration Min field.
3. Enter a low or zero value in engineering units.
4. Force the appropriate raw value in digital counts in the Calibration Max field.
5. Press Calibrate to accept inputs.
Example: If calibrating a temperature sensor with a range of 0 to 200° C, enter [0] in both
the engineering unit area of the HMI screen as well as the raw counts area, and then enter
200 in the engineering unit field for Calibration Max and 27648 in the raw value field.
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Rig Specific Calibration

Calibration of Initial Block Height
Block height information represents one of the more critical pieces of information
necessary for successful operation of the EDS. To properly calibrate this data, perform the
following:
1. Access the Position Calibration password-protected screen.
2. The Calibrate Block Position screen will appear. (Follow the steps noted in the
Operator Guide Message window.)
3. Press the Start Calibration button.

4. Press the Lines Strung button and enter Lines Strung static variable. Press OK.
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5. The following screen will be displayed. Lower the blocks to the rig floor and press
the Zero Block Height button. It will be necessary to acknowledge this action.
6. The following screen will appear. Attach measuring tape using current block position
as zero.
7. Raise the blocks to first layer change on drum. Enter height of blocks in feet and
press OK.
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8. Raise the blocks until second layer change is initiated. Enter height of blocks in feet
and press OK.
9. Raise the blocks until third layer change is initiated. (If highest point attainable is
reached prior to third layer change, skip to step 14 below.)
Enter height of blocks in feet and press OK.
10. Raise the blocks until fourth layer change is initiated. (If highest point attainable is
reached prior to fourth layer change, skip to step 14 below.)
11. Enter the height of the blocks (in feet). Raise the blocks to highest point attainable.
12. Enter Highest Point Attainable in feet as directed by the HMI.
13. Lower blocks when prompted by the HMI, accept the calibration, and then verify
height calculation at several intermediate heights.
14. Press Save Calibration if appropriate; otherwise begin this procedure again.
15. Exit to the Tripping screen. Reset the NOV Service switch by closing the contacts.
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Operational Guidelines
How Do I Check Proper Operation?
Start up - When power is first applied, a self-check of the controller is initiated. Upon
successful completion, the input signals are verified for integrity. Any failed sensors or
controller modules are noted and specific errors are made available to the HMI. In this
manner, specific details of the failure can be reported to the operator.
Diagnostics - Internal diagnostics are performed upon initial application of AC power as
well as continually during operation. In the event a failure is detected, the controller takes
appropriate action, which can range from simply reporting the information to the HMI to
total system shutdown, depending upon the failure.
Theory of Operation
Drilling Operation
To maintain steady state drilling at the bit, EDS continuously pays out the drill line through
proportional control of the auxiliary brake, and computerized feed back control of one or
more drilling parameters. Parameter options are weight-on-bit (WOB), delta pressure
(delta-P), ROP and torque. All four parameters are continuously monitored by the system.
The driller selects which parameters are active in the control logic through a touch screen
HMI.
On a floating rig with a heave compensator, the EDS will release the drum maintaining the
compensator in the center of its stroke.
The driller sets the primary parameter's target value for optimum performance. Normally
this will be WOB when top drive or rotary drilling and delta-P when using a down hole
motor. ROP or torque can be used as the primary control parameter, but are normally
used as secondary controls.
Secondary control parameters improve EDS's ability to maintain a steady state when
abnormal drilling conditions are incurred. As secondary controls, their target values are
set as operating limits, similar to alarm limits. When enabled, secondary controls run in the
background and take over primary control when their target values, or limits, are reached.
The system will recognize whichever enabled parameter is at its limit as the primary
control.
To change which parameter has primary control, a driller adjusts its target value to an
optimum value and sets the other enabled limits. An example of the use of secondary
control is when a drilling break occurs. With the ROP secondary control of EDS, the
system maintains a constant speed when the ROP limit is reached. With EDS's ability to
have secondary torque control, when the system's preset maximum torque value is
exceeded it allows WOB to fall (i.e. drawworks line payout stops) which prevents adding to
the stick-slip problem. The primary parameter will take over once again when torque has
stabilized enough so that the primary parameter's value is reached before the set torque
value. The continuous pay out of the drill line, through advanced control logic and a
proportional capable auxiliary brake, provides key advantages.
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Tripping Operation
General - For tripping operations, the driller selects the tripping mode of EDS. However,
overall block control is retained regardless of the screen being displayed. For example, it is
not necessary to leave the drilling screen to make a connection while drilling.
Joystick Physical Characteristics - The joystick has two gang-mounted extra long life
conductive plastic potentiometers. They are independent and each has a center tap. This
allows independent operation of each half of the joystick operation. There are also
switches that activate in the "Park" and "Auto-Drill" positions.
Hardwired Characteristics - The ED control itself is hardwired so that there are two
separate inputs to the pneumatic pressure controller. Both of these are compared via
simple diode elements and the signal representing the highest braking signal is selected
and sent to the pneumatic controller. This circuitry shall be called HSS (High Signal
Selected) in the future. It is designed so that neither signal input interferes with the other,
nor is either dependent on the other. The HSS action is also completely independent of
the PLC and is dependent only on the presence of 24 volts, supplied through dual
redundant 24 volt supplies with different sources (at least one being a UPS), and the
pneumatic control valve itself.
Overall Operation - The first half of joystick operation from full up to the midpoint,
generates a speed command to the PLC. The second half of joystick operation generates
a direct braking command linearly from 0 to 100%. These signals are illustrated in the
figure on the next page.
In the first instance, the speed command is read by the PLC, compared with sensed block
speed and the PLC then generates a braking command. This is the first signal to the HSS
and is able to command from 0 to full auxiliary braking. This will be the predominate
control means during normal operation.
In the second means of operation, the "manual" control input from the lower half of the
joystick operation is applied to the HSS circuitry. In going from midpoint to fully down, this
signal commands the brake from zero to full braking. This signal is "hardwired" and may
be thought of as a "back-up" to the computer generated braking signal. In the unlikely
event of PLC failure, it can also be used to manually operate the auxiliary brake.
Coordinated Operation - Overall Block Control System functionality and protection is
retained regardless of joystick commanded speed. For example, the system will not allow
excursions outside of normal range of operation or in excess of safe speeds even if so
commanded by the driller. However, as this protection is provided through PLC operation,
operation of the system with the manual brake application in Keyed Override, by definition
and design, does override these safety and operational constraints.
Joystick Operation
Percent Braking, Cmd
100
80
60
40
20
0
0 20 40 60 80 100
Full Up Joystick Position Full Down
Manual Speed Command
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Alarm Scheme for the EDS

The alarm generation and the response to a particular fault/alarm condition are dependent
on the position of the block in its travel range. For well-defined implementation of the
controller response to any particular fault/alarm, the block travel is divided into three
zones, defined as follows:
Figure 4-1. Braking Zones
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These zones of operation are not to be confused with the
zone ratings for hazardous areas.
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The Controller will respond to each Alarm condition in one of four ways based on the zone
and category of the alarm. These responses (Action) are described as follows:
Alarm Action 0:
The normal "no alarm" condition. The controller takes no special action. The controller
sends the alarm information to the HMI for display.
Alarm Action 1:
The controller activates the horn. The controller sends the alarm information to the HMI for
display.
Alarm Action 2:
The controller sets the auxiliary brake to stop the block and activates the horn. The
controller sends the alarm information to the HMI for display.
Alarm Action 3:
The controller sets the auxiliary brake and activates the interface to set the spring set disc
brakes to stop the block and activates the horn. The controller sends the alarm information
to the HMI for display.
The following table defines the alarm actions of the controller based on alarm category
and the zone of the block at that instant.
Alarm Actions
Zones \ Alarm Non Critical Critical Emergency

Alarm
Category
Zone 0 Alarm Action - 0 Alarm Action - 1 Alarm Action - 1 Alarm Action - 3
The faults are also organized into three categories based on the severity:
R Emergency
R Critical
R Non-Critical
These faults are listed on the next page.
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Definitions of Alarms
Non-Critical alarms – The events that generate this type of alarms can potentially degrade
the performance of the controller. The controller may continue to operate with lowered
capacity or lowered functionality. It is recommended that actions should be taken to
correct the conditions that created this alarm at the earliest convenience.
Critical alarms – The events that generate this type of alarms can potentially stop the
operation of the controller. Action should be taken to correct the problem before
proceeding with the operation.
Alarm Description
Category Description/Comment
Brake Air Supply Low
Brake Coolant Outlet high Temperature
UPS Battery Failure

Non-Critical
Input Power to UPS Failure
Hookload out of Range
Power Supply Failure
No Brake Coolant flow
Brake Coolant over "High-High" Temperature
Brake Pressure Control Failure
Park Brake Failed to Apply (Main or Aux)
Park Brake Failed to Release (Main or Aux)
Insufficient Braking
Auto Driller WOB Error
Auto Driller Delta P Error
Auto Driller Torque Error

Critical
Auto Driller ROP Error
Excessive Block acceleration
Drum RPM Sensor Failure
Drawworks Encoder Alarm
Block Height Calibration Loss
Block Outside Normal Range
Lowering Over Speed
Hoisting Over Speed
Unintended Block Movement
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Primary EDS Viewing Screens

The EDS consists of four primary viewing screens. Most of these screens have secondary
screens or "pop-ups" associated with them.
The primary screens are shown below.
Drilling Screen Tripping Screen
Alarm Screen Weight Indicator Screen
These screens are discussed in the following pages.
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Drilling Screen
The Drilling Screen is used in every day drilling operations. It should be selected
regardless of the auto driller status (ON or OFF). The only time the Drilling Screen should
not be selected is during Tripping activities, then the Tripping Screen(s) should be
selected.
Real time drilling data, such as Hookload and StandPipe Pressure, is displayed on the
Drilling Screen. Four definable parameters (ROP, WOB, Torque, and Delta PSI) are set
from the Drilling Screen and used to control the Auto Driller function of the EDS. A Strip
Chart Display graphs each of these active parameters
.
Priority Message Line Auto Driller Drilling Trend

Alarm Action Line
On/Off Display Selector
Rig Name System
Stat
Indicators
Hookload
Display
StandPipe
Elevator Display
Position
Display
Hi Setpoint
Drawworks Parameter
Direction Select
Indicator
Piston
Status
Brake Air
Supply Press Drill Lo Set
Screen Selection Screen Control
Screen Selection Button Drilling Adjust Buttons Enable/Disable
Button
Rig Name
This screen field displays the user specified name of the rig.
Priority Alarm Message Line

The highest priority active alarm is displayed at the top of the main screen. When this
alarm condition is cleared the field goes blank. If there are no other active alarms then the
previous red message will turn to blue and remain at the top of the Alarm screen. If
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another active alarm exists, then the new active alarm will be displayed at the top of the
Main Screen in red until satisfied.
The Priority Alarm Message Line displays the type of alarm condition.
Alarm Action Line

This message line is used to give the Driller guidance on what to do next.
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The Alarm Action Line is the best suggested solution to the
alarm displayed in the Priority Alarm Message Line. It may
or may not be the root cause.
Automatic Driller On/Off Display

The Automatic Driller On/Off Display shows the operational status of the Automatic
Driller function.
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The Auto-Driller can not be turned ON if the system is in
keyed OVERRIDE. To turn the Auto-Driller to ON, the
system must be taken out of keyed OVERRIDE.
Hookload Window
The Hookload window displays a real time value of the total weight of the drill string,
traveling block, swivel or top drive. Hookload serves two functions for the EDS. First,
Hookload identifies how much weight the Automatic Driller has to control in terms of speed
and stopping. Second, the Hookload value is used to calculate weight on bit.
St. Pipe (Standpipe) Window

The Standpipe window displays a real time value of the pressure at the standpipe.
Standpipe pressure is only used to calculate Delta P (Differential Pressure at the Bit).
Standpipe Pressure is only utilized by the Automatic Driller and is not used by the Block
Control System. As the standpipe value increases (due to increased bit resistance) the
System will regulate the Delta P, if Delta P is selected.
EDS Parameter Select

The EDS Mode Select area contains four vertical bar graphs that are used to control the
following EDS parameters:
R WOB (Weight on Bit)
R ROP (Rate of Penetration)
R Delta P (Delta Pressure)
R Torque
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Any combination of one to four Graphs can be selected. To select a parameter, press the
round button at the top of the Bar Graph, then confirm the selection.
When a specific Bar Graph is selected, the Automatic Driller will be regulated by the
setpoint value for that specific Graph. For example, if WOB is selected and the setpoint
value is 22.0, the Automatic Driller will utilize the service brake to increase or decrease
WOB to equal the setpoint value of 22.0. The setpoint value is located at the bottom of the
Bar Graph. The value at the top of the Bar Graph is the real-time value for this parameter.
For example, if the WOB is 12,500 lb, then 12.5 will be displayed.
If two or more Bar Graph Variables are selected the System will attempt to achieve the
setpoints of the selected parameters (Variables). If not all setpoints are achievable, the
System will achieve the parameter which requires the most braking. For example, if WOB
and ROP are both selected, and the WOB setpoint is 22.0 and the ROP setpoint is 100 ft
per hour. The System will utilize the brake in an attempt to satisfy both setpoints. If the
WOB setpoint of 22.0 is achieved prior to achieving 100 ft per hour, the System will end
attempts to achieve the ROP setpoint value at that instant. It will accept the ROP value
which is achieved resulting from the WOB value of 22.0. However, if drilling speeds up
(softer formation encountered), then the ROP control will take over when the ROP reaches
the ROP setpoint value.
Elevator Position Display

This window displays the current height of the elevator.
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Elevator height is based on the bottom of the elevator.
Brake Air Supply Pressure

This window displays the current pressure of the air supply used by the brake control; this
may be rig-provided or from an optional air intensifier.
Drawworks Direction Indicator

When the drawworks drum is moving very slowly, the center of the Drawworks Direction
Indicator will turn from white to blue as the drum moves faster. The pointer will spin either
clockwise or counter clockwise to indicate if the blocks are moving up or down. If the
pointer spins counter-clockwise, then the blocks are moving downward. If the pointer spins
clockwise, then the blocks are moving upward.
If the drum reaches or exceeds 30 RPM, then the pointer on the Drawworks Direction
Indicator will change to an arrow indicating rapid movement of the wire rope/blocks. The
arrow will point in the direction of travel.
Brake Status Indicator

The color of the brake graphic (Band or Park) relates to the current status of the brake.
Yellow denotes the brake is ON and blue denotes the brake is OFF. For the band brake,
the brake command is shown.
The vertical bar graphs (to the right of the Drawworks Direction Indicator) indicate the
friction brake is ON and corresponds to the percentage of brake applied. For example, if
the brake is 50% applied, then the color in the bar graph will be half-way up the graph.
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System Status Indicators

R COM (Communications Status) – The Comms OK Light will be illuminated green if
the communications between the PLC and the HMI is intact. If communications is
lost, the light will change to red.
R EDS Status) – The EDS Light will be illuminated green if the EDS is active and
"ready" to control.
Drilling Trend Button

Press this button to display the Drilling Trend graph.
Hi Setpoint
The Hi Setpoint window displays the value of the high setpoint value for the Block Control
function.
To change the Hi Setpoint complete the following steps:
1. Touch the Hi Setpoint window.
2. The Elevator Hi Setpoint Definition window will appear.
3. Use either the UP arrow to increase the value or the DOWN arrow to decrease the
value, then press OK.
(OR)
Press the value in the Elevator Hi Setpoint Window and a keypad will appear. Use
the keypad to enter the desired setpoint.
(OR)
Verify the Blocks are located at the desired height, then press the Set Current Elev
Position as Elevator Hi Setpoint button.
4. Press the OK button.
Drill Lo Setpoint
The Drill Lo Setpoint is the lower setpoint for drilling. The minimum allowable value for the
Drill Lo Setpoint is -15 feet.
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The Drill Lo Setpoint is only active while Drilling.
To set the value for the Drill Lo Setpoint complete the following steps.
1. Touch the Drill Lo Set window.
2. The Drill Lo Setpoint Definition window will appear.
(OR)
Press the value in the Drill Low Definition Window and a keypad will appear. Use the
keypad to enter the desired setpoint.
(OR)
Position as Elevator Low Setpoint button.
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Parameter Select
The Parameter Select area allows the user to enable (or disable) specific parameters.
Additionally the controlling setpoint for each parameter (ROP, WOB, Torque, and/or Delta
PSI) can be manually set. Bar graphs are used to display the relationship between the
feedback from the sensor versus the parameter setpoint. The actual feedback for each
active parameter is displayed at the top of the bar graph below the enable buttons.
Screen Selection Buttons

Press one of the following buttons to select its respective screen. The buttons and
respective screen descriptions are as follows:
R Driller’s Config . . . Select Driller and set Driller specific setpoints
R Tripping . . . . . . . . Displays Tripping Screen and corresponding functions
R Alarms . . . . . . . . . Displays Alarm Screen
R Help . . . . . . . . . . . Displays Help selection buttons on current screen
Screen Control Enable/Disable

Press and hold the Screen Control button for three seconds to enable or disable the
touch screen controls. If the controls are enabled, the button will read ENABLED and be
highlighted in green. If the controls are disabled, the button will read DISABLED and be
highlighted in yellow. With the controls disabled, the touchscreen feature is totally non-
active and accidental contact (raindrops, etc.) will not affect or activate any item on the
Main Screen. In this condition, the operator can clean the screen as necessary.
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It is recommended that the Screen Controls be DISABLED
during normal operation of the EDS. ENABLE the screen
to make Bar Graph Variable changes and/or modify
setpoints.
Drilling Adjust Button

The Drilling Adjust button displays the AD parameter adjustment controls and the piston
bias adjustment.
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Tripping Screen
The Tripping screen is selected during non-drilling activities, such as Trip IN the Hole, Trip
OUT of the Hole, and Run Casing. To display the Tripping screen, press the Tripping
button at the bottom of the Drilling screen. To select the respective screen for a specific
activity, press one of the Tripping Mode Select buttons. In the following screen example,
notice the Trip In has been selected.
Priority Message Line Alarm Action Line
Hi/Lo Setpoints, Kickout Height
Tripping Mode
Select
Hookload Overpull/Drag
Window Enable Button
Elevator Position
Window
Elevator
Speed Meter
Hi Setpoint
Kickout Height
Surge/Swab Adjust
Avg Stand/Joint
Lowering Time
Screen
Selection System Info
Brake Adjust Elevator Position Screen Control
Button Button Button
Reset Button ENABLE/DISABLE
Ton Mile Advisor
Button
Tripping Buttons and Windows (COMMON)

The majority of the windows and buttons are the same among the three different mode
screens. Those commonalities are described in the following sections.
Hookload Window
See “Hookload Window” on page 4-8.
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Elevator Position
See “Elevator Position Display” on page 4-9.
Priority Alarm Message Line

See “Priority Alarm Message Line” on page 4-7.
Alarm Action Line

See “Alarm Action Line” on page 4-8.
Tripping Mode Select

Press one of the following three buttons to change the Tripping screen between Trip In,
Trip Out, and Run Casing modes. Each screen (mode) has its own specific settings and
parameters. The button is circled in blue to indicate the current selection.
Over-Pull/Drag Enable Button

Press this button to enable or disable the Over-Pull/Drag Feature. This feature will
generate an audible alarm when the hookload exceeds the “Over-Pull Limit” during
Tripping Out and the “Drag Limit” during Tripping In and Casing Run.
Drawworks Direction Indicator

See the section titled "Drawworks Direction Indicator" on page 4-9.
Brake Status Indicator

See “Brake Status Indicator” on page 4-9.
Elevator Speed Meter

This analog graphic displays elevator movement using a conventional pointer and meter
arrangement. When the pointer moves positive (to the right), the elevator is being hoisted.
When the pointer moves negative (left), the elevator is being lowered. Additionally, the
meter has speed limit markers which indicate the maximum lowering speed and the
maximum hoisting speed.
Brake Adjust Button

Press this button to adjust the Bias of the piston.
Elevator Position Reset Button

Press this button to activate the 2-Point Calibration Procedure.
Ton Mile Advisor Button

Press this button to access the Ton Mile feature of the EDS. See “How to Configure Ton
Mile Parameters” on page 4-42 for additional details regarding using the Ton Mile feature.
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Drilling Button
Press this button to return to the Drilling screen.
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When the Drilling screen is activated, the system will
default to all parameters and setpoints of the Drilling
screen
Alarm Button
Press this button to view the Alarm screen. See “How to View Alarms (Drilling or Tripping)”
on page 4-34 for more information on the Alarm screen.
Help Button
Press the HELP button to activate the on-screen HELP function of the EDS. When
pressed, certain areas of the screen will be highlighted with blue ovals with a "?" symbol.
This indicates additional information is available. Press the blue oval to access this
information.
Screen Controls Enable/Disable

See “Screen Control Enable/Disable” on page 4-11.
Tripping Buttons and Windows (TRIP IN SELECTED)

The following sections describe windows which are specific to the Tripping screen after
the Trip IN button has been pushed.
Hi Setpoint
The Hi (High) Setpoint window displays the value of the high setpoint value for the Block
Control function. This Hi Setpoint is a specific value of the Trip In mode.
(OR)
Press the Elevator Hi Setpoint Window value and a keypad will appear. Use the
keypad to enter the new setpoint.
(OR)
Kick-Out Height
The Kick Out Height value is a feature allowing the driller to consistently know that point in
the derrick where he is to "kick-out" the high clutch for consistent block handling when
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tripping in the hole. The block must be traveling faster than 300 ft per minute for the alert to
activate. An audible alarm is sounded in two second intervals after reaching this setpoint.
To set the value for the Kick Out Height, complete the following steps.
1. Touch the Kick Out Height window.
2. The Trip In Kick Out Height Definition window will appear.
(OR)
Press the Kick Out Height Window value and a keypad will appear. Use the keypad
to enter the new setpoint.
(OR)
Position as Kick Out Setpoint button.
The driller should always visually verify the position of the

elevator in relationship to the monkey board.
Lo Setpoint
The Lo (Low) Setpoint window displays the value of the Lower setpoint value for the Block
Control function. This Lo Setpoint is a specific value of the Trip In mode.
To change the Lo Setpoint complete the following steps:
1. Touch the Lo Setpoint window.
2. The Lower Setpoint Definition window will appear.
(OR)
Press the value in the Low Setpoint Window and a keypad will appear. Use the
(OR)
Surge Adjust
The Surge Adjust (Maximum Lowering Speed) is set by the driller to control the fastest
downward movement of the Blocks. After the value is entered into this field, the system will
calculate if this speed is achievable, based on the current hookload. If the value is not
achievable, the system will define the maximum lowering speed based on various
parameters. If this occurs, the value in the window will continue to display the user’s
desired speed value, but the system will control the speed based on the calculated value.
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Average Stand Lowering Time

Average Stand Lowering Time is set by the user or technician to indicate the approximate
amount of time for a 93 foot long stand to be lowered to the rig floor. The resulting elevator
speed will be shown on the speed gauge.
Tripping Button and Windows (TRIP OUT SELECTED)

the Trip Out button has been pushed.
Hi Setpoint
The Hi Setpoint window displays the value of the high setpoint value for the Block Control
function. This Hi Setpoint is a specific value of the Trip Out mode.
To change the Hi Setpoint, complete the following steps:
(OR)
(OR)
Trip Out High Alert

The Trip Out High Alert value is a feature allowing the driller to consistently know the
height of the elevator. An audible alarm is sounded in two second intervals prior to
reaching this setpoint.
To set the value for the Height Alert, complete the following steps.
1. Touch the Trip Out High window.
2. The Trip Out High Definition window will appear.
(OR)
Press the Trip Out High Window value and a keypad will appear. Use the keypad to
enter the desired setpoint.
(OR)
Verify the Blocks are at the desired height, then press the Set Current Elev
Position as Trip Out High Setpoint button.
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The driller should always visually verify the position of the

elevator in relationship to the monkey board.
Lo Setpoint
Control function. This Lo Setpoint is a specific value of the Trip Out mode.
1. Touch the Lo Setpoint window.
2. The Lower Setpoint Definition window will appear.
(OR)
Press the value in the Lower Setpoint Window and a keypad will appear. Use the
(OR)
Swab Adjust
The Swab Adjust (Maximum Hoisting Speed) is set by the user or technician to control the
fastest upward movement of the Blocks. After the value is entered into this field, the
system will calculate if this speed is achievable, based on the current hookload. If the
value is not achievable the system will define the maximum hoisting speed based on
various parameters. If this occurs, the value in the window will continue to display the
user’s desired speed value, but the system will control the speed based on the calculated
value.
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Speed is regulated by application of the auxiliary brake. As
a result, the Maximum Hoisting value should be set by the
user to be slightly higher than achievable.
Tripping Button and Windows (RUN CASING SELECTED)

the Run Casing button has been pushed.
Hi Setpoint
The Hi (High) Setpoint window displays the value of the high setpoint value for the Block
Control function. This Hi Setpoint is a specific value of the Run Casing mode.
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1. Touch the Hi Setpoint window. The Elevator Hi Setpoint Definition window will
appear.
(OR)
(OR)
Lo Setpoint
Control function. This Lo Setpoint is a specific value of the Run Casing mode.
1. Touch the Lo Setpoint window. The Lower Setpoint Definition window will appear.
(OR)
Press the value in the Lower Setpoint Window and a keypad will appear. Use the
keypad to enter the desired setpoint.
(OR)
Surge Adjust
The Surge Adjust (Maximum Lowering Speed) is set by the driller to control the fastest
downward movement of the Blocks. After the value is entered into this field, the system will
calculate if this speed is achievable, based on the current hookload. If the value is not
achievable the system will define the maximum lowering speed based on various
parameters. If this occurs, the window will continue to display the user’s desired speed
value, but the system will control the speed based on the calculated value.
Average Joint Lowering Time

Average Joint Lowering Time is set by the user or technician to indicate the approximate
amount of time for the system to lower one joint of 45 foot casing. The resulting limiting
lowering speed will be shown on the speed gauge.
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Alarms Screen
To access the Alarms Summary screen, press the Alarms button on the Drilling screen
or Tripping screen.
Alarm Button
Acknowledge
Silence Horn
Button
Horn Test
Alarm Button
Summary
Field
Alarm
History Button
Return to
Tripping Screen
Alarms Summary Field

The Alarm Summary screen lists all of the current "active" alarms. The alarms are listed
in time sequential order, with the most current alarm at the top of the list. Each alarm
contains the following information:
R Month
R Day
R Time in hours:minutes:seconds
R Description of the Alarm
Acknowledged alarms are displayed in black text and unacknowledged alarms are
displayed in red. Acknowledged alarms are discussed in the following paragraph.
Acknowledge All Alarms Button

The Acknowledge All Alarms button is used to tell the system that the alarms listed on
the Alarm Summary screen have been reviewed. This action does not reset any of the
alarms or remove the alarm condition. When the "Acknowledge All Alarms" button is
pressed, all alarms displayed on the Alarm Summary screen will change from red to
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black. Any future alarms will be added and displayed in red text until the "Acknowledge"
button is pressed.
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The "Acknowledge All Alarms" button when pressed
does not rectify the cause of the alarm. Further action must
be taken to identify the cause of the alarm and to remove
the alarm condition.
Silence Horn Button

The Horn Silence button is used to turn off the alarm horn. By pressing the button, the
horn is instantly silenced although the alarm condition still exists. It is important to
remember the alarm condition is still present and should be rectified before continuing.
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The Horn Silence button when pressed does not rectify
the cause of the alarm. Further action must be taken to
identify the cause of the alarm and to remove the alarm
condition.
Test Horn Button

The Test Horn Button sounds the alarm horn. The horn will continue to sound as long as
the button is pushed, stopping when the button is released.
Alarm History Button

The Alarm History button launches the Alarm Summary screen. The Alarm History
screen displays a time sequential list of the last alarms.
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Weight Indicator Screen

To activate the Weight Indicator screen, press the WOB Gauge button on the Main
screen. This screen is displayed below.
Three scale adjust buttons are located on the top of the Weight Indicator screen. These
buttons when pressed will change the scale as follows:
Button Range of Scale Major Divisions Minor Divisions
Hookload WOB Hookload WOB Hookload WOB
0-600 0 - 600 -20 to 100 25 5 5 1
0-1200 0 - 1200 -20 to 100 50 5 10 1
0-2400 0 - 2400 -20 to 100 100 5 20 1
The software will modify the scale of the hookload according to the ranges selected by the
buttons and needle movement will reflect these scale changes. The WOB scale remains
the same for all ranges.
The scale adjust buttons can be pressed at any time. When a button is pressed it will
change its color to green and stay in depressed graphics mode. Other buttons will be gray
and stay in non-depressed form.
When different units are selected (Klbs, Kg etc), the range of the gauge remains the same
for a particular button selection, but the signal scaling and thus the movement of the
needles is modified accordingly.
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Joystick and Control Buttons

The EDS consists of four operational areas. Those areas are:
R Brake Joystick
R Range Override button
R Emergency Stop button
R Auto-Driller On button
Brake Joystick
The Brake Joystick is utilized for three functions. Those functions are as follows:
R Braking Throttle
R Brake Parked
R Locked Auto Driller Position
When used as a Braking Throttle, 100 percent braking is achieved when the joystick is
moved towards the driller. Zero percent braking occurs when the joystick is moved away
from the driller. (Refer to the figure below.) Any percent movement within the full range
steadily increases or decreases braking, dependent upon which direction the joystick is
moved.
To Park the Brake, move the joystick towards the driller approximately an inch. The joystick
will remain in "Brake Parked" position until physically moved back to the Braking Throttle
position. Once placed in Park, the system will remain parked until the joystick is moved out
of Park and the Override Reset button is pressed.
If the brake is placed in the 100% braking position for five minutes without movement, the
system will automatically enter the “Park” state and it will require pressing the Override
Reset button to be released.
To place the joystick in the Locked Auto Driller Position, move the joystick away from the
driller approximately an inch. The joystick will remain "locked" until it is physically moved
back to the Braking Throttle position.
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The drawworks MUST have the primary brake applied

and chained down to hold the load in the following
circumstances:
R any time the drawworks is to be left unattended
R when maintenance to the drawworks is being
conducted
R when maintenance to the EDS is being
conducted
R any time the air supply is to be disconnected or
switched off
R in the event of any power outage that may cause
air loss

The Range Override button, when pressed, allows the operator to work outside of the
normal operating range defined by the Upper and Lower setpoints. Speed is significantly
reduced and restricted by the system. When the Blocks are moved within the normal
operating range, the system restores normal operation and the Range Override command
is terminated.
Emergency Stop Button

The Emergency Stop button is used by the driller in an emergency condition. The
Emergency Stop button affects all brakes simultaneously and should be located coinvent
to the driller.
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The Emergency Stop button should be engaged
(pressed) anytime the load is out of control.
To activate the Emergency Stop button, simply press down on the button. The button will
automatically lock down. To release the button, turn the button in the direction of the arrow
on top of the button. The Emergency Stop button will automatically pop out and release.
Auto-Driller On Button
The Auto-Driller ON button is used to turn on the auto-driller, once enabled by the on-
screen ENABLE pushbutton. To turn on the auto-driller, the driller should hold the load
with 50 to 60% braking, push and hold the Auto-Driller ON button until he sees the brake
pressure jump to almost 100% and start down. Once the pressure increase is seen, he
should place the joystick in the A-D position.
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The discrete Auto-Driller ON button is used so that in the event of a complete HMI failure,
the auto-driller can still be used, albeit without the capability of changing setpoints. To turn
off the auto-driller, the driller need only fully apply the EDS joystick.
Task Activities Overview

How to Change Engineering Units
To change Engineering Units, complete the following steps.
1. Press the Systems Info button on the Drilling screen or Tripping screen.
2. Press the Engineering Units button on the Systems Information screen.
3. The password entry popup will appear. Press the password button. Using the on-
screen keypad, enter the password ED.
4. Press OK, then press OK on the acknowledgement screen.
5. On the Engineering Units Setup screen, press the desired engineering unit button
for each category. Selections may be mixed and matched as desired.
6. After selecting units, press the Configuration button.
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How to Set Drilling Hi/Lo Setpoints (Drilling)

Set Drilling-related Block Control System (BCS) Hi and Lo setpoints from the ED Drilling
screen.
Figure 4-2. Drilling screen
The EDS Drilling screen is the first screen displayed when the system is turned-on. If the
Tripping screen is active, press the Drilling button in the lower right corner to switch to
the Drilling screen.
1. Press the Hi Setpoint button.
2. The Increment/Decrement dialog appears.
Figure 4-3. Increment/Decrement Dialog Box
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3. Click the up and down arrow buttons until the desired value appears in the numeric
readout field.
(OR)
Click the numeric readout field in the Increment/Decrement dialog to display the
numeric keypad. Enter the desired value and press OK.
(OR)
Verify the elevator is at the correct height, then press the Set Current Elev Position
as Elevator Hi/Low Setpoint button.
How to Set Tripping Hi/Lo Setpoints (Tripping)

Set Tripping related Block Control System (BCS) Hi and Lo setpoints from the EDS
Tripping screen.
Ensure the Trip In button has been pressed and you are displaying the Trip In screen.
1. From the selected Tripping screen, Press either the Hi Setpoint or Lo Setpoint
button. The Increment/Decrement dialog appears.
readout field.
(OR)
numeric keypad. Enter the desired value and press OK.
(OR)
Verify the elevator is at the correct height, then press the Set Current Elev Position
as Elevator Hi/Low Setpoint button.
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How to Increase or Decrease Piston Bias

Piston bias refers to applying small amounts of pressure to the piston. This allows the
block to accelerate faster or slower with joystick movement as desired.
Increase or decrease piston bias as follows:
1. From the Tripping screen, press the Brake Adjust button. The current value you
select is displayed in the readout to the left.
readout field.
How to Override Block Control Setpoints
(Drilling or Tripping)
In some cases it may be necessary to work outside of the upper or lower Block Control
setpoints. Temporarily override setpoints as follows:
1. Press the RANGE OVERRIDE push-button in the Driller’s Console for three
seconds.
You now have 20 seconds to move the blocks outside the range of the upper and
lower setpoints. After you exceed the upper or lower setpoint ranges in the 20-
second period, you have unlimited time to complete your task.
2. After completing the task outside block control setpoints, move the block back into
setpoint range.
The block control system is automatically restarted.
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If the operator fails to move the blocks outside of the range
within the 20-second time period, the system cancels the
OVERRIDE condition and the brakes engage when the
attempt is made to exceed the setpoint range.
When the system is in OVERRIDE, the Block Control

System is disabled.
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How to Set Tripping Pipe Movement Speed

Limits (Tripping)
Pipe movement speed is set by the operator during Tripping In and Out of the hole, as well
as Running Casing. During Trip In and Run Casing, the operator sets the surge speed.
During Trip Out, the operator sets the swab speed. Refer to the appropriate section below
to set these speeds.
How to Set Trip In Surge Speed

Ensure the Trip In button has been pressed and you are displaying the Trip In screen.
1. Press the Surge Adjust button.
readout field.
(OR)
numeric keypad. Enter the desired value and press the OK button.
How to Set Trip Out Swab Speed

1. Press the Swab Adjust button.
readout field.
(OR)
How to Set Run Casing Surge Speed

1. Press the Surge Adjust button.
readout field.
(OR)
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How to Use the 2-Point Cal Method (Trpg)

1. From the Tripping screen, press the Elevator Position Reset button. The Two
Point Calibration or Change Lines Strung window appears as shown below with the
<< To Start Press Lines Strung >> message in the Operator Guide Message
field..
Figure 4-4. Block Two Point Calibration Window
2. Press the Lines Strung button. If the number of Lines Strung shown is okay, press
OK. If not, enter the number of lines strung on the keypad and press OK. The
message in the Operator Guide Message field changes to << Hoist to 1st
Layer and press At 1st Layer, if can’t press Can Not Get to
1st Layer >>.
3. If at 1st Layer, press At 1st Layer button. If the 1st layer is not reachable, press the
Can Not Get to 1st Layer button. For further instructions, refer to the following
table.
Press "At 1st Layer" button Press "Can Not Get to 1st Layer" button
4. The message in the Operator Guide 4. The message in the Operator Guide Message the
Message the field changes to <<Lower to Floor, field changes to <<Hoist to 2nd Layer & Press At 2nd
Press elevator at Floor>>. Layer>>.
5. Press the Elevator at Floor button. 5. Press the At 2nd Layer button.
6. The message in the Operator Guide 6. The message in the Operator Guide Message the
Message the field changes to <<Press Save field changes to <<Lower to Floor, Press elevator at
Calibration to Send Values to PLC>> Floor>>.
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Press "At 1st Layer" button Press "Can Not Get to 1st Layer" button
7. Press the Elevator at Floor button.
8. The message in the Operator Guide Message the

7. Press the Save Calibration button. field changes to <<Press Save Calibration to Send
Values to PLC>>.
9. Press the Save Calibration button.
How to Use the Over-Pull/Drag Feature

(Tripping)
The Over-Pull/Drag feature generates an audible alarm when the hookload deviation
exceeds the “Over-pull Limit” during Tripping Out or the “Drag Limit” during Tripping In and
Casing Run. The limit set points and reference string weight can be entered and modified
using the HMI interface.
To use the Over-Pull/Drag feature, complete the following steps:
1. Press the "Enable Over-Pull/Drag" button on the Tripping screen.
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If the "Trip-In" or "Casing" buttons have been selected,
then the Drag feature is available. If the "Trip-Out" button
has been selected, then the Over-Pull feature is available.
2. Once enabled the “Overpull/Drag” interface components will show up on the screen,
as shown in figure 2. Enter the required “Over-Pull Limit” or “Drag Limit”.
3. Press the “0%” button to automatically enter the Reference String Weight when the
full hookload is on the string.
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The bar graph shows the “Percentage Hookload Deviation” based

on the Overpull limit for Tripping-Out and Drag Limit for Tripping-
In and Casing.
When Tripping-Out, the EDS will generate an alarm sound
whenever the Hookload exceeds the sum of the “String weight”
and the “Over-Pull Limit”. When Tripping-In and Casing run, the
EDS will generate an alarm sound whenever the hookload is less
than the difference of the “String weight” and the “Drag Limit”.
The driller can then take required action to alleviate Over-Pull or
Drag effects.
This alarm will be logged on the Alarm Summary screen and is
self-clearing. Once the hookload deviation is within the limits, the
alarm will disappear. (See "Alarms Screen" on page 4-19.)
It is recommended that after a couple of stands are tripped out or
in, the driller should press “0%” button (when full string is on
hook) to update the new string weight.
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How to Zero WOB or Delta PSI (Drilling)

Complete the following steps to zero WOB or Delta PSI.
1. From the Drilling screen, press the WOB display or Delta PSI display button
(located below the enable parameter button) for either WOB or Delta PSI.
PRESS
2. Press the Zero WOB or Zero Delta PSI button to zero the selected channel.
3. A confirmation statement will appear. Press the zero button a second time to
complete the task.
(OR)
Press CANCEL to end the procedure.
How to Match Hyd Gauge Reading (Drilling)

Complete the following steps to match values between WOB or Delta PSI with the
corresponding hydraulic gauge.
1. From the Drilling screen, press the value button below the enable parameter button
for either WOB or Delta PSI.
readout field.
(OR)
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This task is optional. Some Drillers prefer to use the
EDS’s weight on bit, while others prefer to use their
hydraulic weight indicator gauge.
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How to View Drilling Trends Graph

Press the Drilling Trend button on the Drilling screen. The Drilling Trend graph will be
displayed. The trend graph will graphically display all active parameters.
What to do if the NOV Service button appears

If the NOV Service alarm button appears on any screen, this indicates the system is in
Service Mode and the technician may be working on the system.
NOV
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Alarms
How to View Alarms (Drilling or Tripping)
View alarms as follows:
1. From the Drilling screen or Tripping screen, press the Alarms button.
The Alarm Summary screen appears as shown below.
Figure 4-5. Alarm Summary screen
How to Acknowledge Alarms (Drilling or

Tripping)
From the Alarm Summary screen, click the Acknowledge All Alarms button. The text
representing new alarms, color-coded red, changes to black.
How to Silence Alarms (Drilling or Tripping)

Silence alarms as follows:
1. From the Alarm Summary screen, click the Horn Silence button. The horn alarm
corresponding to the alarm that triggered it is silenced.
2. A second method to silence an alarm is to press the Range Override button in the
driller’s console.
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How to Test the Alarm Horn (Drilling or

Tripping)
Test the alarm horn as follows:
1. From the Alarm Summary screen, click the Horn Test button. The horn alarm will
sound. It will continue to sound as long as the button is pressed.
2. Release the button to silence the horn.
Auto-Drilling (Drilling)
Auto-Drilling functions begin from the Drilling screen.
How to Start Auto Drilling

1. If not in the Drilling screen, press the Drilling button on the bottom of the display.
2. Check/change the Hi Setpoint to be a few feet above the uppermost position which
you plan to move the block in the derrick. (This position usually equals the stand
height plus two feet.)
3. Check/change Drill Lo Setpoint to be where you want to stop at the floor during
drilling.
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With a top drive, this value is often negative to allow the
elevator to be kicked out.
4. Enable all the required Drilling Control Parameters WOB, TORQUE and/or Delta
PSI.
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Delta PSI control is valid only when drilling with a mud
motor. ROP control is always enabled.
5. Enter setpoints for all the selected parameters, plus ROP Control Parameter using
the Parameter Setpoint button under each control bar graph.
6. Remove the joystick from the Park position and place it in the 100% Braking
position. (See Figure 4-6 on page 4-36.)
7. Press and hold the EDS Auto Driller button located next to the EDS Brake joystick.
8. Using the EDS Brake joystick, hold the load with 50-60% braking (approximately 60
to 90% of joystick travel from the full brake position of 100%) until the brake
pressure jumps to almost 100% and begins to drop. (See Figure 4-6 on page 4-36.)
The alarm will briefly sound acknowledging the activation of the Auto Drill function,
and an orange circle will appear in the upper right hand corner of the HMI screen
indicating the system is now in Auto Drill mode. After this occurs, release the EDS
Auto Driller button.
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9. Slowly move the joystick upwards, watching for any abrupt movement of the block
and place the joystick in the Auto Drill position. (See figure below.) Auto-drilling
should commence in approximately 15-20 seconds. A green dot on the controller
buttons will indicate which parameter is controlling auto-drilling.
(Step 6) (Step 8) (Step 9)
0%
Braking
Position
Auto Drill
Position
50%
Auto Drill 60%
100% Activation
Range 90%
Park Braking 100% Joystick Travel
Position Position
Figure 4-6. Joystick Positions
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How to Modify Auto Drill Parameters (Drilling)

Modifying Auto-Drilling parameters begins from the Drilling screen.
How to Select EDS Parameters

Select EDS Parameters as follows:
On the Drilling screen, click the round button just above the bar graph corresponding to
these parameters:
R WOB
R Delta PSI
R Torque
OFF ACTIVE
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When the parameter button is pressed (Activated), the
button is circled in blue.
How to Increase/Decrease Auto-Driller Parameter Setpoint Val-

ues
Values you can increase or decrease from the Drilling screen are:
R WOB (weight on bit)
R ROP (rate of penetration)
R Delta PSI (pressure drop across mud motor)
R Torque
Increase or decrease any of the above parameters as follows:
1. Click value in any setpoint field under any of the four parameters on the Drilling
screen.
The Increment/Decrement Dialog Box appears.
2. Click the up or down arrows until the desired setpoint appears in the numeric
readout field.
(OR)
Press the value, then enter the value on the keypad and press the OK button.
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How to Adjust Auto Drill Control Parameters

If continuous large fluctuations or sluggishness is noticed in the controlled variables (i.e.
WOB or ROP), a limited adjustment can be made to the control loops to improve the
performance.
To begin the adjusting process, complete the following steps:
1. Press the Driller’s Adjust button.
2. Slide adjustment bars will appear. If the system is too responsive (values oscillate),
press the left arrow which moves the slider bar to the left. If the system lacks
response (values sluggish), press the right arrow which moves the slider bar to the
right. In either case, move the bar in single increments until the system is stable.
3. When finished, press the OK button.
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Only slide adjustment bars will appear for parameters
which have been activated from the Drilling screen.
How to Identify Which Parameters are Active

After a parameter button has been pressed and activated, the button will be circled in blue
and the parameter bar graph will be circled in blue.
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How to Identify Controlling Parameters

The parameter which is filled with a solid green circle, is the parameter which is currently
controlling the auto driller.
How to Stop Auto Drilling

The Auto-Driller function must be stopped before the system will allow the Tripping screen
to be displayed.
To stop the Auto-Driller, fully lower the joystick from the Auto Drill Position.
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It is recommended that you change to the Tripping screen
if you are not auto-drilling or manual drilling with the
joystick, .
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How to Trip In (Tripping)

1. Press the Trip In button on the Tripping screen.
2. When Tripping In, hoisting speed limit is automatically set to the maximum value.
This is indicated on the speedometer.
3. Lowering speed is controlled by the Surge Adjust and Avg. Stand Lowering Time
buttons. The lowering speed limit for each of these is indicated on the speedometer.
Change them as necessary. The maximum lowering speed of the block is limited by
the EDS to the smallest of the lowering speed limits.
4. Check that the Hi Setpoint and Lo Setpoint values are correct for the operation. If
not, change them. Now you can use the joystick to control the block movement.
5. Kick-Out Height is the block height in the derrick at which you want to release the
clutch to start slowing down the block. A horn will sound when the block reaches this
height. Adjust/change this Kick-Out Height value if required.
How to Trip Out (Tripping)

1. Press the Trip Out button on the Tripping screen.
2. When Tripping Out, the lowering speed limit is automatically set to the maximum
value. This is indicated on the speedometer.
3. Hoisting speed is controlled by the Swab Adjust button. The hoisting speed limit is
indicated on the speedometer. Change it as necessary.
not, change them as necessary. Now you can use the joystick to control the block
movement.
5. The maximum hoisting speed of the block is limited by the EDS to the hoisting
speed limit shown on the speedometer.
6. Trip-Out Height Alert is the block height in the derrick at which you want to be
alerted while hoisting. A horn will sound when the block reaches this height. Adjust/
change this Trip out Height Alert value if required.
How to Run Casing (Tripping)

1. Press the Run casing button on the Tripping screen.
2. When Tripping In, the hoisting speed limit is automatically set to the maximum value.
This is indicated on the speedometer.
3. Lowering speed is controlled by the Surge Adjust and Avg. Joint Lowering Time
buttons. The lowering speed limit from each of these is indicated on the
speedometer. Change them as necessary. The maximum lowering speed of the
block is limited by the EDS to the smallest of these lowering speed limits.
not, change them. Now you can use the joystick to control the block movement.
With high hookloads, release the brake slowly to avoid

sudden movement of the block.
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Operation
4
How to Use the Ton Mile Feature

(Tripping)
The Ton Mile Feature is accessed from the Tripping screen.
1. From any Tripping screen, press the Ton Mile Advisor button.
Press to activate
the Ton Mile feature.
2. The following screen will be displayed.
Figure 4-7. Ton Mile Advisor screen
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How to Configure Ton Mile Parameters

From the Ton Mile Advisor screen:
1. Press the Configure button. Four options will appear:
R Reset Ton Miles for new rope
R Set Ton Miles between slips
R Set Ton Miles between Cuts
R Modify Ton Miles for old rope
2. Press the appropriate button for the required activity. (Refer to table below.)
Activity Button IF PRESSED Purpose
A Reset Ton Miles button will RESET TON MILES button is used to set the Ton
appear. Press the Reset Miles of a new rope to zero value and reset all the
Reset Ton Miles button to zero the ton miles or stored values regarding cut and slips. This action
press cancel to end this prepares the Ton Miles Advisor to for the use of a
activity. new rope.
MODIFY TON MILES button is used to set the Ton

A Keypad will appear. Enter
Miles of an previously used rope. Using this button
the number of ton miles at
Set Ton Miles (slips) one can enter the known Ton Miles of the existing
which next slip should be
rope and make it ready for the use of Ton Miles
completed. Press OK.
Advisor program.
This is a configuration value to be entered by the

A Keypad will appear. Enter
user to define the desired Ton Miles on the rope
the number of ton miles at
Set Ton Miles (cuts) before a slip is performed. The TON MILE
which next cut should be
ADVISOR program will use this value to provide a
completed. Press OK.
signals for slip operations when it is due.
Modify Ton Miles A Modify Ton Miles but- This is a configuration value to be entered by
ton will appear. Press the the user to define the desired Ton Miles on
Modify button. A Keypad the rope before a cut is performed. The TON
will appear. Enter the new MILE ADVISOR program will use this value
ton mile value. Press OK. to provide a signals for cut and slip opera-
tions when it is due.
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4
How to Perform Ton Mile Slip Actions

1. Press the Slip Action button.
2. Press the Enter Length of Rope Slipped button.
3. Use the keypad to enter the correct length at which the rope should be slipped.
How to Perform Ton Mile Cut Actions

1. Press the Cut Action button.
2. Press the Enter Length of Rope Cut button.
3. Use the keypad to enter the correct length at which the rope should be cut.
When Do I Know It Is Time To Slip The Wire

Rope
It is time to slip the wire rope when the value displayed in the Next Slip Schedule window
equals the value in the Total Ton Miles on Rope window. To alert the operator, a message
stating "Slip the Rope Now" will appear in red in the upper right corner of the Ton Mile
Advisor screen.
When Do I Know It Is Time To Cut The Wire

Rope
It is time to cut the wire rope when the value displayed in the Next Cut Schedule window
equals the value in the Total Ton Miles on Rope window. To alert the operator, a message
stating "Cut the Rope Now" will appear in the upper right corner of the Ton Mile Advisor
screen.
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How to Move and Stop The Block

circumstances:
conducted
conducted
switched off
air loss
How to Park the Block

Park the block at any time as follows:
1. Place the joystick in the Park position.
2. On full capability braking systems, the system will automatically enter Park if the
brake is fully applied and the blocks are not moved for 5 minutes.
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Park serves as a reset for most alarms.
How to Release Park

1. Move the joystick from the Park position, but leave the brake fully set.
2. Press the Override Reset button.
How to Do an Emergency Shutdown

Press the red mushroom button next to the joystick to execute an emergency shutdown.
How to Activate the Keyed Override Switch

To activate the EDS Keyed Override switch, locate the key for the PLC front panel switch,
insert key into the switch, and turn the key to the right.
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4
How to Release E-Stop

1. Raise the red mushroom button next to the joystick.
2. Move the joystick to the Park position (if not already there).
4. Move the joystick from the Park position, but leave the brake fully set.
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Troubleshooting
Throughout this troubleshooting chapter, electrical values from switches and sensors are
referred as “signals” without specifics of their electrical properties. For example, a signal
could be an analog voltage, an analog current loop, a discrete level, or a series of pulses.
The input/output definition table describes the signal type for each sensor and switch
function used in the EDS.
The following describes the fundamental techniques necessary to troubleshoot these
various signals. Note the box represents a point of signal measurement and can be a
terminal block, an isolation barrier, a PLC module, or the sensor itself.
Voltage
Use a digital volt meter (DVM) to measure voltages.
Figure 5-1. Measuring Voltage
Current loop
Use a DVM with leads inserted into the plugs marked for current measurement. Note that
one wire must be removed from the terminal block, barrier, or PLC module; the DVM in
Amp mode will temporarily restore circuit functionality. Use a DVM to measure DC voltage
levels as shown above.
Figure 5-2. Measuring Current
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Pulses
The preferred method for measuring pulse signals is through use of an oscilloscope. Since
this tool is frequently unavailable, a DVM can be used to determine the presence or
absence of pulse signals. Wire the DVM for measuring voltages as shown on page 5-1.
Select one of the following methods to determine the presence of pulses:
R The primary indication of the presence of pulses is normally the indicator located on
barrier modules or the associated PLC input module itself. The module descriptions
on the following pages describe the significance of these indicators.
R Measure pulse frequency directly if DVM includes a frequency counter capability
R Measure the presence of AC voltage (note, this method will not produce accurate
voltage level information; only the presence or absence of a changing signal)
R Stop the source of input and measure the DC voltage. For example, when
troubleshooting the drawworks shaft encoder, stop movement of the drawworks
itself. If possible, move the assembly (drawworks in this example) that is producing
the pulses to note a change of voltage state. Be aware, this may be extremely
difficult, as level changes occur as the result of very small movements.
Pulse List
Value Input Device Signal In
Pulses Drawworks shaft encoder (A) 0 to 5V
Pulses Drawworks shaft encoder (B) 0 to 5V
ON/OFF Mast Proximity Switches
ON/OFF Mast Proximity Switch
0 to 200 PSI Brake Air Supply 4 to 20mA
0 to full-scale Brake Piston Press Transmitter 4 to 20mA
Spare 4 to 20mA
Throttle Joystick Pot-1 0 to 4.7 VDC
Throttle Joystick Pot-2 0 to 4.7 VDC
ON/OFF Emergency Shut Down Push Button Barrier I/P
ON/OFF Over-ride Push Button 0 to 24V
ON/OFF Auto Drill 0 to 24V
ON/OFF Park Switch Barrier I/P
0-1000 PSI Hookload transmitter 4 to 20mA
0-6,000 PSI Standpipe transmitter 4 to 20mA
ON/OFF Horn 0 to 24V
0-500 GPM Coolant flow sensor 4 to 20mA
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Pulse List (Continued)
Value Input Device Signal In
40-200 Coolant temperature 4 to 20mA
ON/OFF Static Air Brake Press Switch 0 to 24V
ON/OFF Brake Wear Sensor Barrier I/P
Spare
PLC Outputs
PLC Output Location Relay Signal Out
PLC slot 5 (24V) Shaft Encoder 0 to 5VDC
Internal Circuit Piston I/P 4-20mA
Internal Relay Circuit 24V Band Brake Solenoid Valve
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5
Is HMI display
GO TO HMI
Start Here functioning Yes
TROUBLESHOOTING
properly?
No
Are any HMI GO TO HMI FUNCTIONAL

Yes
Indicators Red? TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting
No
General Troubleshooting
Is there an
GO TO ELECTRICAL
electrical Yes
TROUBLESHOOTING
problem?
No
Troubleshooting Flow Charts
Can you
identify PLC GO TO PLC
Yes
related TROUBLESHOOTING
problem?
No
Is there a
GO TO NEXT sensor GO TO SENSOR
No Yes
PAGE related TROUBLESHOOTING
problem?
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Are there
From
specific GO TO MECHANICAL
Previous Yes
mechanical TROUBLESHOOTING
Page
problems?
No
Is there a
GO TO SOLENOID
pnuematic Yes
TROUBLESHOOTING
problem?
No
Is there a
brake related Yes GO TO THE BRAKE MANUAL
problem?
General Troubleshooting (continued)
No
Do you
Troubleshooting
END No still have Yes CALL FIELD SERVICE

problems?
5
5-5
5-6
5
HMI Is the HMI No GO TO NO HMI DISPLAY

TROUBLESHOOTING display working? TROUBLESHOOTING
Yes
HMI Troubleshooting
Is the display
Yes GO TO HMI Manual
Troubleshooting
distorted?
No
Yes Remove HMI power

Does display at circuit breaker. Is display
update No Wait 10 seconds normal? Yes END
properly? and restore.
No
Check all of the following:

1. Flash card is plugged in correctly
2. Connections solidly connected
3. No kinks in cable
4. No contamination on fiber optic
connector (ie grease, oil, or mud)
Yes
REPLACE No
Is display
HMI normal?
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Is the Is HMI
NO HMI DISPLAY Turn on circuit breaker.
power indicator No circuit breaker No
TROUBLESHOOTING GO TO "NO HMI DISPLAY" START
ON? ON?
Yes
Yes
Turn off HMI circuit

breaker. Wait 10
Open HMI and check power supply.
seconds and
restore power.
HMI Display Troubleshooting
Is power Replace power supply.

No
supply OK? GO TO "NO HMI DISPLAY" START
Yes
Check all of the following:

1. Flash card is plugged in correctly
Is HMI
2. Connections solidly connected Is display
function No
3. No kinks in cable normal?
restored?
4. No contamination on fiber optic Yes
connector (ie grease, oil, or mud)
Troubleshooting
REPLACE
No END
HMI
Yes
5
5-7
5-8
5
Perform the following steps:

1. Turn off HMI circuit breaker.
HMI Does touch Does touch
2. Open the HMI
FUNCTIONAL screen function No screen function Yes END
3. Check all connections.
TROUBLESHOOTING properly? properly?
4. Close the HMI.
5. Restore power to HMI.
Yes No
Check the following:

Troubleshooting
E-Driller is not ready for 1. Flash card is plugged in

Is Ready use. PLC has found a correctly.
indicator Yes serious hardware failure 2. Connections solid.
red? or the drawworks 3. No kinks in cable..
encoder has failed. 4. No containments on fiber
cable.
Yes
HMI Functional Troubleshooting
Does touch
screen function
properly?
No
GO TO PLC TROUBLESHOOTING
No
GO TO NEXT REPLACE
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Communcications has
From Is been lost. Cause could be
GO TO COMMUNICATIONS
Previous "Comms OK" Yes cable failure, loose
TROUBLESHOOTING
Page indicator red? connection, or a fiber
optic link problem.
No
This occurs under normal

Is
system alarm conditions.
"Alarm" Yes GO TO OPERATION CHAPTER
See Operation chapter for
indicator red?
Alarm details.
No
Operator has overridden

the coolant high temp
Is
shutdown feature.
"Coolant Override" Yes END
Extreme caution must be
indicator green?
used to prevent damage
to the brake.
No
HMI Functional Troubleshooting (continued)
Troubleshooting
GO TO NEXT
PAGE
5
5-9
5
5-10
System has been placed
Is in override mode. All
From
"System Override" E-Driller functions are
Previous Yes
indicator disabled and the operator
Page
yellow? has manual control via
the joystick.
Troubleshooting
No
Operator is leaving
Is
pedestal unattended and
"Parked"
Yes has placed brake in Park GO TO OPERATION CHAPTER
indicator
position, (or) E-Driller has
red?
taken emergency control.
No
Is
"Emergency"
Yes Emergency Switch is ON.
indicator
red?
HMI Functional Troubleshooting (continued)
No
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Is PLC CPU
COMMUNICATIONS
in run No GO TO PLC TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
mode?
Yes
Is PWR Is PWR
CALL
indicator on Verify connection to PLC indicator on
No No FIELD
fiber optic ethernet mobule. fiber optic
SERVICE
module ON? module on?
Yes
Is Link Is Link
Communications Troubleshooting
Verify connection to PLC

indicator on indicator on
No ethernet module and No
fiber optic fiber optic
fiberoptic cables.
module ON? module on?
Yes Yes
Yes
Troubleshooting
Are both Tx Verify connection to PLC Are both Tx

and Rx No ethernet module and and Rx No
indicators ON? fiberoptic cables. indicators on?
5
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5
5-12
ELECTRICAL Is system GO TO NEXT
Yes
TROUBLESHOOTING power ON? PAGE
No
Troubleshooting
Is PLC
Is CB1 ON? Yes cabinet AC Yes
indicator ON?
Electrical Troubleshooting
No No
Turn on CB1. If breaker

trips, isolate fault and Is 120 VAC
correct. Turn on CB1. available at Yes Replace bulb L2
CB1?
No
Restore AC power
at source.
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FROM Repair or replace UPS as

Is UPS
PREVIOUS Yes necessary. If battery
Alarm ON? Repair faulty
PAGE alarm, replace battery.
device or wiring.
No Yes
Are any
Is this a Remove output Does
circuit
Yes power supply Yes wiring from circuit breaker
breakers
breaker? power supply. still trip?
ON?
No
No
Replace power
Replace device. supply.
Electrical Troubleshooting (continued)
Troubleshooting
CALL
No FIELD
SERVICE
5
5-13
5
5-14
No
Is
PLC Battery Fault
Yes Replace CPU battery.
TROUBLESHOOTING indicator
ON?
No
Are any
non-CPU Use calibration screen on
system fault Yes HMI to isolate problem GO TO SENSOR TROUBLESHOOTING
PLC Troubleshooting
indicators sensor or switch.

Troubleshooting
ON?
No
Move the CPU key switch

Is the CPU Is the CPU
Yes from RUN to STOP and
in Stop mode? in Stop mode?
back to RUN>
GO TO
Yes
No NEXT PAGE
Is the CALL
Verify integrity of the
Communications Yes FIELD
Communications link.
Link okay? SERVICE
GO TO COMMUNICATIONS
No
TROUBLESHOOTING
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FROM Remove AC power to PLC,

PREVIOUS wait 10 seconds and
PAGE restore power.
GO TO START:
Is the
CPU in Stop No Is Battery Fault
mode? indicator on?
Yes
Replace CPU module.

Take car to properly
PLC Troubleshooting (continued)
transfer program ROM.

Restore PLC power.
No
CALL
Troubleshooting
Is the FIELD
CPU in Stop SERVICE
mode?
Yes
5
5-15
5
5-16
Do you
SENSOR have access GO TO HMI
No
TROUBLESHOOTING to the TROUBLESHOOTING
HMI?
Yes
Troubleshooting
Are any
Sensor Troubleshooting
system fault Use Input/Output chart to

No
indicators isolate inoperative sensor.
ON?
Yes
Isolate faulty sensor or

switch input using Use Input/Output chart to
calibration screen on the isolate inoperative sensor.
HMI.
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FROM
correct at correct at correct at
PREVIOUS No No
barrier barrier sensor
PAGE
output? input? output?
Yes Yes Yes
Locate cable fault and

Replace PLC module. Replace barrier.
repair.
GO TO START:
Do you have accessto the

HMI?
Yes
Sensor Troubleshooting (continued)
No
Verify input.
(Sensor) Verify input
signal is present (ie. Is input
No Correct input condition.
pressure, etc) correct?
(Switch) Verify actuator
engages switch contacts.
Troubleshooting
Yes Replace sensor or switch.

5
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5
5-18
Is there
MECHANICAL a problem GO TO SOLENOID
Yes
TROUBLESHOOTING with a TROUBLESHOOTING
solenoid?
Troubleshooting
No
Is there
Mechanical Troubleshooting
a problem
Yes GO TO THE BRAKE MANUAL
with the
brake?
CALL
No FIELD
SERVICE
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Is
electrical
SOLENOID
signal active No Replace PLC module.
TROUBLESHOOTING
at PLC
output?
Yes
Does
signal appear
No Correct wiring fault.
at barrier
input?
Solenoid Troubleshooting
Yes
Does
signal appear
No Replace barrier.
at barrier
output?
Yes
Does
signal appear
Troubleshooting
No Correct wiring fault. Replace solenoid.

at solenoid
input?
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Field Service Offices

United States
Corporate Office Texas

1200 Cypress Creek Road 12950 West Little York
Cedar Park, TX 78613 Houston, TX 77041
Phone: (512) 340-5000 Phone: (713) 937-5700
FAX: (512) 340-2219 FAX: (713) 937-5730
California 2351 Energy Avenue

Alice, TX 78332
6910 Meany Avenue Phone: (512) 668-8288
Bakersfield, CA 93308 FAX: (512) 664-2875
Phone: (661) 589-5341
FAX: (661) 589-2821 822 W. 2nd Street
Odessa, TX 79763
Louisiana Phone: (915) 337-5311
FAX: (915) 332-3966
1027 N. Cruse Avenue
Broussard, LA 70518 Wyoming
Phone: (318) 837-4725
FAX: (318) 837-4612 1080 North Robertson Road
Casper, WY 82604
2007 Grand Caillou Road Phone: (307) 266-4615
Houma, LA 70363 FAX: (307) 266-1164
Phone: (504)873-7737
FAX: (504)868-9282
New Mexico
1003 N. Grimes Street
Hobbs, NM 88240
Phone: (505) 393-7166
Fax: (505) 393-3993
Oklahoma
919 S. 17th Street
Yukon, Ok 73099
Phone: (405) 350-7408
FAX: (405) 354-6749
990 Merit Road

Rt. 4, Box 209
Elk City, OK 73644
Phone: (405) 225-8980
FAX: (405) 225-8982
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5
International
Canada United Arab Emirates

6619 45th Street P.O. Box 53288
Leduc, Alberta, Canada T9E 7E3 Dubai, U.A.E.
Phone: (780) 980-1490 Phone: (971) 394-4542
FAX: (780) 986-5539 FAX: (971) 394-9512
Scotland Venezuela
Badentoy Crescent Parcela No. 6, Manzana No. 8
Badentoy Industrial Estate Galpon Industrial No. 3
Portlethen, Aberdeen AB12 4YD Maturin, Edo. Monagas,
Phone: (44) 1224-343650 Venezuela
FAX: (44) 1224-343666 Phone: (58) 91 516489 / 516866
FAX: (58) 91 516083
Singapore
8, Sixth Lok Yang Road
Jurong Town
Singapore 628106
Phone: (65) 265-5066
FAX: (65) 265-5581
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Maintenance
Routine Maintenance
The procedures included in this section should be performed on a regular basis to keep
equipment in good working order. The table below provides a maintenance schedule with
a list of the maintenance tasks to be performed. Details on each task is provided in
succeeding sections.
Routine Maintenance Procedures
Frequency Type of Procedure
Visual inspection of equipment

Daily
Clean HMI screens
Monthly Check external junction box covers
Check the PLC cabinet door air filters
Check UPS for battery backup protection
Annually Inspect fiber optic cables and connectors
As Needed Clean interior of HMI and PLC

circumstances:
conducted
conducted
switched off
air loss
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Visual Inspection
Inspect the Operator Chairs, controls, and HMIs for damage. Inspect for loose or missing
fasteners. Inspect the console controls for proper condition. Tighten or replace fasteners
as necessary.
Clean HMI Touchscreens

The HMI touchscreens should be cleaned daily, or more often if needed.
Before cleaning an HMI screen, you must first disable the screen by pressing and holding
the Enable button for three seconds. This action will disable the screen and allow it to be
cleaned.
Once the screen is disabled, use any commercially available non-abrasive glass cleaner
and soft cloth to clean the surface of the touch screen.
To restore the HMI to operation, press and hold the Disabled button for three seconds.
(See example on next page.)
UPS Battery
The only maintenance item in the UPS is the battery. Periodically check for proper battery
backup operation by removing the 120VAC input and verifying UPS supplies power for at
least five minutes. If battery low indicator is enabled, replace internal battery.
Monthly
Check Junction Box Covers for Security
Check all external junction boxes and make sure that their covers are properly attached
and secure.
Check Air Filters

Visually inspect the filter at the air intake to the PLC cabinet and clean with mild soap and
water as necessary. Filter inspection timing is dependent on local environmental condi-
tions and should be completed at least once per month.
Check Derrick Proximity Switches
If installed, check the operation of both derrick proximity switches by noting operation of
both yellow lights on the barrier for their input, ISB5-1.
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Fiber Optic Cable
Fiber optic cabling is not prone to system fault problems, but it is a good practice to
perform periodic inspection of the cables. Check for physical damage to the cables and
connectors. Check cable runs and remove any foreign objects that could damage the
cable.
As Required
Clean Interiors of HMIs
Exhaust and cooling fans in HMIs cool various components by drawing air into or
circulating air inside these units. The fans can also draw contaminants into the units which,
over a period of time can accumulate on interior components resulting in increased
operating temperatures and reduced reliability. Accumulations of foreign matter such as
dust or oil should be removed from the interior of these units to assure reliable operation.
(See warning on next page.)
A significant risk of equipment damage or malfunction

exists that could result in serious or fatal injury to
personnel, major property loss, or extended repair
time. Be sure to follow approved rig procedures for
obtaining a “Hot Work” permit before attempting to
clean these devices.
Recommended Spare Parts

Recommended spares can be found in the spares list (P/N 30178117) that came with your
Owner’s Manual.
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Electronic Drilling System

Reference Reference Description

C 04-04-2008 Fourth issue D. Carpenter K. Schmidt B. Fisher

Rev Date (dd.mm.yyyy) Reason for issue Prepared Checked Approved

Chapter 1: General Information

Torque Sensor Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

How to Test the Alarm Horn (Drilling or Tripping) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

The caution symbol indicates that potential damage to

The warning symbol indicates a definite risk of

To avoid injury to personnel or equipment damage,

The yellow triangle

Personnel should wear protective gear during installation,

General System Safety Practices

Read and follow the guidelines below before installing

R Isolate energy sources before beginning work.

Failure to conduct routine maintenance could result in

Proper Use of Equipment

Figure 2-1. System Block Diagram

ETHERNET I/F HMI

SWITCHES/ DIGITAL I/O

HOOKLOAD, PRESS, ANALOG INPUTS

Figure 2-2. PLC Controller Diagram

How Is Sensor Information Obtained?

What Format Is Information Handled?

What Happens When Power Comes On?

What Happens When Things Go Wrong?

What Information Is Retained When Power Is

Human Machine Interface (HMI)

Figure 2-3. EDS HMI (Stand Mount shown)

Driller’s Control Console

Range Override Button

Figure 2-4. Typical Driller’s Console with EDS Controls

Figure 2-5. Typical Joystick Pedestal

Emergency Stop Button

Range Override Button

Figure 2-6. PLC Controller

Figure 2-7. PLC Internal Components

PLC Power Shutdown Switch

This switch should only be operated after securing the

PLC Power Shutdown

PLC Keyed Override

Figure 2-8. PLC Shutdown and Override Switches

PLC Keyed Override Switch

This switch should only be operated after securing the

PLC Diagnostic Sensors

If AC power is lost and UPS becomes primary power

When the UPS battery supply value decreases to a

Relay Location Identifier Description

The override switch mounted on the

This relay de-activates to set the

Figure 2-9. PLC Modules (example)

Figure 2-10. Typical PLC Barrier Strip

Pneumatic Interface Controller Assembly

Figure 2-11. Pneumatic Interface Controller Assembly

Air Controller and Brake Assembly Sensors

This is a 4-20mA I/P device to proportionally control the brake feedback

Measurement of the cooling water through the brake is via an Eexd

Sensors and Transmitters

Figure 2-12. Shaft Encoder

Standpipe Pressure Transmitter

Hookload Transmitter Standpipe Pressure Transmitter

Figure 2-14. Torque Sensor