Reliable DL-04 User Manual

Model DL-04

DATA-LOGGER

WIRELINE DATA-LOGGER

USER MANUAL

Rev. 1.70

Serial Number:___________________

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1. Contents

1. Contents.................................................................................................................2

2. Capabilities.............................................................................................................3

2.1 Features...........................................................................................................................3

3. Physical Layout......................................................................................................4

4. Basic Operation......................................................................................................5

4.1 Log Data ..........................................................................................................................7

4.2 Resume Logging............................................................................................................10

4.3 Delete Data....................................................................................................................11

4.4 View Job Information .....................................................................................................13

4.5 Plot Chart.......................................................................................................................14

4.6 Print Data.......................................................................................................................16

5. Configuration........................................................................................................ 18

5.1 Set Date.........................................................................................................................19

5.2 Set Time.........................................................................................................................21

5.3 Configure Ports..............................................................................................................23

5.3.1 Show Port Function.................................................................................................24

5.3.2 Set Port Function.....................................................................................................25

5.3.3 Set Port Speed........................................................................................................26

5.3.4 Set Port Format.......................................................................................................28

5.3.5 Port Test..................................................................................................................30

5.4 Set Depth Units..............................................................................................................31

5.5 Plot Delay.......................................................................................................................32

5.6 Set Password.................................................................................................................33

6. Troubleshooting.................................................................................................... 35

7. Sample Chart ....................................................................................................... 36

8. Sample Log..........................................................................................................37

9. Limited Warranty..................................................................................................38

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2. Capabilities

The Model DL-04 DATA-LOGGER is a versatile tool designed to record line
load, line speed and tool depth on Wireline trucks.

This new technology offers secure data recovery and reduces chances of operator
error and improves record keeping. The result is an improved profit picture.

DL-04 stores data accurately without interfering with the operator’s normal

The
activities.

DL-04 monitors the truck’s digital weight indicator, depth meter and line speed

The
meter as often as every 2 seconds and stores the information securely in memory.
This allows the manager to review very closely the details of each job.

2.1 Features

• Lists job description, operator ID, job date

• Each record includes record number, line load, line speed, depth, and time of

day

• Stores up to 113,825 records (over 63 hours of continuous recording at 2 second
log intervals)

• Reads data at 2 second to 99 second intervals

• Support for 115,200 bps serial transfers

• XON/XOFF flow control for serial transfers

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3. Physical Layout

• 12 Volt DC Power Input - 4 pin male military style connector (P/N: PT02A8­4P).

• LCD Screen - displays instruction and status messages to the operator.

• Alphanumeric Keys - operator keys in information.

• Data Control Keys - for Entering and Editing data.

• RS-232 Ports - 4 pin female military style connectors (P/N: PT02A8-4S) to

connect devices to the

DL-04. Example: Digital Scale, Personal Computer, Line

speed indicator.

• Arrow Keys - to scroll through menus and stored information.

• Function Keys - to issue commands; keys are assigned different functions as

listed on the LCD screen.

• Power Key - to turn the

DL-04 on and off.

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4. Basic Operation

1. Press the

ON/OFF key until text appears.

Screen shows the serial number and the

software version.

The next screen shows date & time for

operator verification with local time
zones.

2. Press F1 to continue.

Screen shows the first two options

available from the Main Menu.

3. Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to

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F1: Continue

MAIN MENU
1 Log Data
2 Resume Logging
Select # more:T

scroll through all the options.

MAIN MENU
3 Delete Data
4 View Data
Select # more:S

MAIN MENU
5 Plot Chart
6 Print Data
Select # more:

S

4. Select the option you wish to use.

Example:

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5. When an process has been completed,

the

DL-04 will return to the Main Menu.

MAIN MENU
1 Log Data
2 Resume Logging
Select # more:T

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4.1 Log Data

The chief function of the

DL-04 is the Log Data process.

The screen prompts the operator through the necessary steps, issuing
instructions as required. Once the operator initiates a job, each record is
saved automatically for future transfer and analysis.

Once logging has begun, the screen is updated every log interval with
the latest log information. This maintains a record of:

• Tool Depth with units

• Line Speed with units

• Entry Time

• Line Load with units

• Entry Number (max. 113,825)

1. From the Main Menu, select Log

Data.

MAIN MENU
1 Log Data
2 Resume Logging

Select # more:T

Operator is prompted for required

information starting with Well Name

2. Key in the Well name.

Example: K14 If letters are used press

to enter alpha mode

F2

The screen will change slightly

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Well Name:


F

: Alpha

2

F

: Quit

4

ENTR: Accept

Well Name:


F

: Accept alpha

2

f: Next position

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3. Press the number and arrow
keys to scroll through the
letters shown at the top of the
keys.

4. Use F2 to exit alpha mode and the

screen will return to normal

5. Input numbers normally

6. Well Number is next. Follow the

same procedure as for Well Name.

7. Key in Well Number.

Example:

45

Well Name:
K

F

: Alpha

2

F

: Quit

4

ENTR: Accept

Well Number:


F

: Alpha

2

F

: Quit

4

ENTR: Accept

Well Number:

8. Wireline Job Type is next. Follow

the same procedure as for Well
Name.

9. Key in Wireline Job Type.

Example:

COMPLETION

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45

F

: Alpha

2

F

: Quit

4

ENTR: Accept

Wireline Job Type:


F

: Alpha

2

F

: Quit

4

ENTR: Accept

Wireline Job Type:
COMPLETION

F

: Alpha

2

F

: Quit

4

ENTR: Accept

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10. Job Operator is next. Follow the

same procedure as for Well Name.

11. Key in Job Operator.

Example:

58

Log Interval is next. Intervals from 2

seconds to 99 seconds between
records are available.

12. Key in the Interval.

Job Operator:


F

: Alpha

2

F

: Quit

4

ENTR: Accept

Job Operator:
58

F

: Alpha

2

F

: Quit

4

ENTR: Accept

Log Interval(s): 
Min: 2s Max: 99s

F

: Quit ENTR: Accept

4

Example:

2

The DL-04 begins reading data every

2 seconds.

13. Logging can be interrupted by

pressing

F4.

LOGGING. . .

256.42m 122m/m
10:23:10 4990kg

F

: Quit 000085

4

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4.2 Resume Logging

If a job has been interrupted for some reason, it can be resumed using
the Resume Logging process. Only the last job in memory can be
resumed. If there are no jobs in memory, this process cannot be used.

1. From the Main Menu, select Resume

Logging.

MAIN MENU
1 Log Data
2 Resume Logging

Select # more:T

The operator is asked to confirm the

resume operation.

2. Press F2 to confirm resumption.

3. The DL-04 Resumes logging

4. Logging can be interrupted by

LOGGING. . .
Resume Job # 3?

F

: Confirm

2

F

: Cancel

4

Resuming Job #: 3

LOGGING. . .

256.42m 122m/m
10:23:10 4990kg

F

: Quit 000085

4

pressing

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4.3 Delete Data

After the records have been plotted (see section 4.5 on page 14) or
transferred to a computer (see section 4.6 on page 16), clear the

DL-04

memory using the Delete Records option. Jobs should be deleted after
each day to make room for new ones and to eliminate confusion.

1. From the Main Menu, select Delete
Data.

The operator is asked to confirm the

delete operation.

MAIN MENU
2 Resume Logging
3 Delete Data
Select # more:T

F

: Confirm

2

Delete data

F

: Cancel

4

Delete data

2. Press F2 to Delete Records.

A password is required. The factory

default password is

5.4 on page 31 to change password.

1234. See section

3. Enter the

password.

When the password is entered, * 's are

displayed for security.

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Enter password:

Enter password:****

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If a valid password has been entered,

the records are deleted and the status is
displayed on the screen.

Deleting data

Data DELETED

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