PPS SmartView

V e r s i o n

6 . 1

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User manual

Pi o n eer P etr ot ec h S er v i c es I nc .
#1, 1431 40 Ave. NE
Calgary, AB T2E 8N6, CANADA
Phone: 1-888-PP-GAUGE (774-2843)
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.pioneerps.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1

INTRODUCTION ...................................................................... 1
1.1
1.2
1.3

SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................... 2
COMPONENTS ...................................................................... 10
OPERATING SEQUENCE ........................................................ 11

PRODUCT AND HARDWARE CONNECTION ................. 13

2.1
BATTERY PACK INSTALLATION ........................................... 13
2.2
CONNECTING USING USB INTERFACE BOX......................... 14
2.2.1
Connecting SmartView to a Gauge............................. 14
2.2.2
Connecting SmartView to a Logger............................ 15
2.2.3
Connecting SmartView to a Logger using Bluetooth.. 16
2.3
TOOL OPERATING MODES ................................................... 18
2.4
USING PPS31 LOGGER ........................................................ 19
2.5
USING THE PPS31 RADIO SOFTWARE ................................. 20
2.6
USING THE PPS31MB LOGGER ........................................... 23

SMARTVIEW SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ................... 26

3.1
3.2
3.3

COMPUTER SYSTEM REQUIRED ........................................... 26

PPS SMARTVIEW SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ...................... 26
STARTING THE SMARTVIEW SOFTWARE PROGRAM ............ 27

SMARTVIEW DATA PAGE .................................................. 29

4.1
VIEWING AND PROCESSING DATA ....................................... 29
4.1.1
Default File Naming System ....................................... 29
4.1.2
Downloading Data from Tools ................................... 30
4.1.3
Erasing Data from a Tool........................................... 32
4.1.4
Reading an Existing Data File ................................... 32
4.1.5
Adding a Start Time to the Data ................................. 33
4.1.6
Filtering Data ............................................................. 35
4.1.7
Saving the Data .......................................................... 37
4.1.8
Exporting a File.......................................................... 38
4.1.9
Compressing / Uncompressing File............................ 41
4.1.10
Printing a Report ........................................................ 41
4.1.11
Units Conversion Reference ....................................... 44
4.1.12
Deleting Testing Data in the Gauge ........................... 45
4.1.13
Downloading Data from PPS31M .............................. 45
4.1.14
Downloading Data from Redundant Memory ............ 45
4.2
GRAPH VIEWING AND MODIFYING ...................................... 47
4.2.1
Viewing the Graph Plot .............................................. 48
4.2.2
Modifying Graph Display ........................................... 49
4.2.3
Comparing Multiple Data Files.................................. 55
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4.2.4
4.2.5
4.2.6
4.2.7
4.2.8
4.2.8.1
4.2.8.2

Removing Added Data Files ....................................... 55

Viewing Pressure Differences ..................................... 56
Copying or Saving Graph ........................................... 56
Printing Data Graph Plot ........................................... 58
Viewing Other Data Sets ............................................. 58
PPS63/PPS71 with Spinner, CCL, Gamma...................... 58
PPS78 with Vibration....................................................... 59

4.2.9
Modifying Data Graph Title ....................................... 60
4.3
GRADIENT STOPS ................................................................. 61
4.3.1
Adding Gradient Stops ................................................ 61
4.3.2
Viewing Gradient Stops .............................................. 63
4.3.3
Deleting a Gradient Stop ............................................ 64
4.3.4
Printing Gradient Report ............................................ 65
4.3.5
Saving Gradient Table ................................................ 65
4.3.6
Exporting Gradient Table ........................................... 65
4.3.7
Liquid Level Setup....................................................... 65
4.3.8
Direct vs Reverse ........................................................ 66
4.4
EVENT COMMENTS .............................................................. 67
4.4.1
Adding Events ............................................................. 67
4.4.2
Viewing Events Table .................................................. 68
4.4.3
Removing an Event Comment ..................................... 68
4.4.4
Printing an Event Report ............................................ 68
4.4.5
Saving Event Table ..................................................... 68
4.4.6
Exporting Event Table ................................................ 69
4.4.7
Editing an Event.......................................................... 69
5

SMARTVIEW PROGRAM PAGE ......................................... 71

5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
5.9
5.10

SMARTVIEW OPTIONS PAGE ............................................ 80

6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4

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THE PURPOSE OF THE SAMPLING PROGRAM ........................ 72

CREATE A NEW TOOL PROGRAM ......................................... 72
GETTING PROGRAM FROM A TOOL ...................................... 73
READING PROGRAM FROM A FILE ........................................ 73
PROGRAMMING A TOOL ....................................................... 73
SAVING A PROGRAM TO A FILE ............................................ 74
PRINTING A PROGRAM REPORT ........................................... 74
REDUNDANT MEMORY ........................................................ 75
PRESSURE TRIGGER (PPS28 REDUNDANT) .......................... 76
PRESSURE TRIGGER (PPS55) ............................................... 78

VIEWING THE SMARTVIEW HELP ........................................ 80

VIEWING TOOL INFORMATION ............................................. 81
ADDING OR CHANGING JOB INFORMATION .......................... 82
CONNECTING A NEW TOOL.................................................. 84

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6.5
ADDING A START TIME ....................................................... 85
6.6
CHANGING UNITS SETTING ................................................. 85
6.7
CHANGING STARTUP SETTINGS ........................................... 86
6.8
CHANGING WORKING DIRECTORY ...................................... 87
6.9
CHANGING PRINT SETTINGS ................................................ 88
6.10 CHANGING ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE SETTINGS ................. 89
6.11 CHANGING DATE AND TIME FORMAT ................................. 89
6.12 DIAGNOSTICS ...................................................................... 90
6.13 TOOL DUMPING ................................................................... 92
6.14 RECOMPENSATE .................................................................. 92
6.15 REC UTILITIES ..................................................................... 93
6.15.1
How to synchronize two file sampling rates .............. 93
6.15.2
How to make a file start from zero elapsed time ........ 94
6.15.3
How to make a file start from a specific elapsed time 95
6.15.4
How to merge files ...................................................... 96
6.16 ALBERTA ERCB/EUB PAS FILE EXPORT ........................... 97
6.17 GRADIENTS EQUATION...................................................... 100
6.18 VIEWING LOGGER INFORMATION ...................................... 101
6.19 REMOTE DIAGNOSTICS ...................................................... 102
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PRODUCT MAINTENANCE ............................................... 104

7.1
7.2

FIELD MAINTENANCE........................................................ 104

MANUFACTURERS MAINTENANCE ................................... 105

TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................... 106

8.1
8.2

HARDWARE PROBLEMS ..................................................... 106

SOFTWARE PROBLEMS ...................................................... 107

APPENDIX A.

CARING FOR PPS SERIES GAUGES........ 109

PPS25 GAUGE CHECK LIST........................................................... 110

PPS28 GAUGE CHECK LIST........................................................... 114
PPS31 GAUGE CHECK LIST........................................................... 119
APPENDIX B.

GAUGE-SPECIFIC INFORMATION ......... 120

PPS71 - GEOTHERMAL MEMORY GAUGE: ...................................... 120

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1 INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on the purchase of the PPS series gauge!
Pioneer Petrotech Services Inc. is an oil and gas service company
specializing in engineering designing and manufacturing of precision
measurement systems for the oil and gas industry worldwide.
Popular products include the memory and surface readout pressure
recorders, surface pressure loggers, permanent installation systems,
and DPT (downhole pressure tools).
Our series of products are durable and reliable yet simple to operate,
and the unique lightweight design makes transportation to and from
the test sites effortless. PPS has taken the data quality obtained from
quartz and sapphire transducers to new frontiers, and state-of-the-art
electronics and surface mount technologies have enabled us to
provide you with top quality products.
This User Manual will help you with the maintenance and proper use
of our products and accompanying PPS SmartView software
program. If you have any questions about our other products or
require information beyond the scope of this manual, please contact
us using the information on the cover page.

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1.1 Specifications
The use of advanced technology enables PPS to manufacture the
world's smallest and most rugged pressure gauges, making field
operations easier and more accurate. PPS SmartView 6.1 supports
10 series of gauges manufactured by Pioneer Petrotech Services Inc.
They are PPS25/PPS51/PPS52 (Electronic memory pressure gauge),
PPS55 (Fast Sampling Electronic memory pressure gauge), PPS61
(Electronic memory RTD temperature gauge), PPS62 (Electronic
memory pressure gauge with RTD), PPS28 (Quartz electronic
memory gauge) , PPS28 (Quartz electronic memory gauge with
Redundancy), PPS31 (Wellhead pressure logger), PPS31M (Multichannel pressure logger), PPS63 and PPS71 (Geothermal memory
gauge). The following are the standard specifications for these
gauges. However, for updated or additional information on these,
and other, products, please check our website (www.pioneerps.com)
or contact the PPS salesperson nearest your location.
1) PPS25 (Electronic Memory Gauge)
Transducer

Silicon-Sapphire

Pressure ranges

Up to 20,000 psi

Pressure accuracy

0.03% (F.S.)

Pressure resolution

0.0003% (F.S.)

Overpressure capacity

110% (F.S.)

Pressure drift

<3 psi / year

Temperature rating

125C (257F), 150C (302F), 177C (351F)

Temperature accuracy

0.5 C

Temperature resolution

0.01 C

Over temperature capacity

105% (F.S.)

Power Supply

Single AA or C lithium pack

Communications

USB

Data set

Time/Pressure/Temperature

Memory capacity

1,000,000 data sets (Standard)

2,000,000 data sets (Optional)
4,000,000 data sets (Optional)

Outside diameter

0.75" (19 mm), 1", 1.25" (32 mm)

Overall length

9" 11 (229 mm - 279 mm)

Work mode

MRO

Service

H2S

Sample rate

1 second to 18 hours

Housing material

Inconel 718 / SS 17-4

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2) PPS51 (Short Memory Gauge)

Transducer

Silicon-Sapphire

Pressure ranges

Up to 15,000 psi

Pressure accuracy

0.03% (F.S.)

Pressure resolution

0.0003% (F.S.)

Overpressure capacity

110% (F.S.)

Pressure drift

<3 psi / year

Temperature rating

125 C (257 F), 150 C (302 F)

Temperature accuracy

0.5 C

Temperature resolution

0.01 C

Over temperature capacity

105% (F.S.)

Power Supply

Single AA or C lithium pack

Communications

USB

Data set

Time/Pressure/Temperature

Memory capacity

1,000,000 data sets

Outside diameter

0.75" (19 mm)

Overall length

4.8" (122 mm)

Work mode

MRO

Service

H2S

Sample rate

1 second to 18 hours

Housing material

Inconel 718 / SS 17-4

3) PPS52 (" OD Memory Gauge)

Transducer

Silicon-Sapphire

Pressure ranges

Up to 10,000 psi

Pressure accuracy

0.03% (F.S.)

Pressure resolution

0.0003% (F.S.)

Overpressure capacity

110% (F.S.)

Pressure drift

<3 psi / year

Temperature rating

125 C (257 F), 150 C (302 F)

Temperature accuracy

0.5 C

Temperature resolution

0.01 C

Over temperature capacity

105% (F.S.)

Power Supply

One AAA lithium pack

Communications

USB

Data set

Time/Pressure/Temperature

Memory capacity

1,000,000 data sets (Standard)

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Outside diameter

0.5" (12.7 mm)

Overall length

8.75" (222.2 mm)

Work mode

MRO

Service

H2S

Sample rate

1 second to 18 hours

Housing material

Inconel 718 / SS 17-4

4) PPS55 (Fast Sampling Gauge)

Transducer

Silicon-Sapphire

Pressure ranges

Up to 15,000 psi

Pressure accuracy

0.1% (F.S.)

Pressure resolution

0.005% (F.S.)

Overpressure capacity

110% (F.S.)

Pressure drift

<3 psi / year

Temperature rating

125 C (257 F), 150 C (302 F), 177 C

(351 F)

Temperature accuracy

0.5 C

Temperature resolution

0.05 C

Over temperature capacity

105% (F.S.)

Power Supply

Single AA or C lithium pack

Communications

USB

Data set

Time/Pressure/Temperature

Memory capacity

4,000,000 data sets

Outside diameter

0.75" (19 mm), 1", 1.25" (32 mm)

Overall length

9.5" (241.3 mm)

Work mode

MRO

Service

H2S

Sample rate

Upto 300 data sets/second

Housing material

Inconel 718 / SS 17-4

5) PPS61 (Temperature Memory Gauge)

Transducer

RTD

Pressure ranges

Up to 20,000 psi

Temperature rating

125 C, 150 C (302 F), 177 C (351 F)

Temperature accuracy

0.1 C

Temperature resolution

0.01 C

Over temperature capacity

105% (F.S.)

Power Supply

Single AA or C lithium pack

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Communications

USB

Data set

Time/Temperature

Memory capacity

1,000,000 data sets (Standard)

2,000,000 data sets (Optional)

Outside diameter

0.75" (19 mm), 0.875, 1, 1.25" (32 mm)

Overall length

10" (254 mm)

Work mode

MRO

Service

H2S

Sample rate

1 second to 18 hours

Housing material

Inconel 718 / SS 17-4

6) PPS62 (External RTD Memory Gauge)

Transducer

Silicon-Sapphire

Pressure ranges

Up to 15,000 psi

Pressure accuracy

0.03% (F.S.)

Pressure resolution

0.0003% (F.S.)

Overpressure capacity

110% (F.S.)

Pressure drift

<3 psi / year

Temperature rating

125 C, 150 C (302 F), 177 C (351 F)

Temperature accuracy

0.5 C

Temperature resolution

0.01 C

Over temperature capacity

105% (F.S.)

Power Supply

Single AA or C lithium pack

Communications

USB

Data set

Time/Pressure/RTD

Memory capacity

1,000,000 data sets (Standard)

2,000,000 data sets (Optional)

Outside diameter

0.75" (19 mm), 1.25" (32 mm)

Overall length

10" (254 mm)

Work mode

MRO

Service

H2S

Sample rate

1 second to 18 hours

Housing material

Inconel 718 / SS 17-4

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7) PPS28 (Quartz Electronic Memory Gauge),

PPS28 Fast-Sampling (Quartz Electronic Memory Gauge),
PPS28 Redundant (Quartz Electronic Memory Gauge)
Transducer

Quartz

Pressure ranges

up to 25,000 psi

Pressure accuracy

0.02% (F.S.)

Pressure resolution

0.00006% FS

Overpressure capacity

105% (F.S.)

Pressure drift

<0.02% psi/Year FS

Temperature rating

150 C (302 F), 177 C (351 F)

Temperature accuracy

0.2C

Temperature resolution

0.01 C

Over temperature capacity

110% (F.S.)

Power source

Single or double AA or C lithium pack

Communications

USB

Data set

Time/Pressure/Temperature

Memory capacity

2,000,000 data sets (Standard)

4,000,000 data sets (Optional)

Outside diameter

0.75 (19.1mm), 1.25(31.7mm), 1.27 (32.3 mm)

Overall length

21 (533.4mm) 23 (584mm)

Work mode

MRO

Service

H2S

Sample rate

1 second to 18 hours
0.1 second to 1.8 hours (optional)

Housing material

Inconel 718 / SS 17-4

8) PPS31 (Wellhead Pressure Logger)

Transducer

Silicon-Sapphire

Pressure ranges

Up to 15,000 psi

Pressure accuracy

0.05% (F.S.)

Pressure resolution

0.0003%

Overpressure capacity

110% (F.S.)

Pressure drift

<3 PSI / year

Temperature rating

-40 C (-40 F) to 80 C (176 F)

Temperature accuracy

0.5 C

Temperature resolution

0.01 C

Over temperature capacity

105% (FS)

Power source

Two single D lithium pack, up to one year usage

Communications

USB

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Data set

Time/Pressure/Temperature

Memory capacity

500,000 data sets (Standard)

1,000,000 data sets (Optional)
4,000,000 data sets (Optional)

Display mode

20 characters LCD

Data receiving mode

Wireless (915MHz ISM)

Wireless transmission
distance

328' (100 m)

Outside diameter

4.625" (117.48 mm) (indicator dial)

Overall length

10" (254 mm)

Work mode

MRO/SRO

Service

H2S

Sample rate

1 second to 18 hours

Safety rating

Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B, C, and D T4

9) PPS31M (Multi-Channel Pressure Logger),

PPS31MB (Multi-Channel Pressure Logger with Bluetooth)
Transducer

Silicon-Sapphire

Pressure ranges

Up to 15,000 psi

Pressure accuracy

0.03% (F.S.)

Pressure resolution

0.0003%

Pressure drift

<3 PSI / year

Temperature rating

-40 C (-40 F) to 80 C (176 F)

Temperature accuracy

0.3 C

Temperature resolution

0.01 C

Power source

Two single D lithium pack, up to 6 months usage

Communications

Bluetooth, USB

Data set

Time/Pressure/Temperature

Memory capacity

1,000,000 data sets on flash memory, SD card

Display mode

LCD

Wireless transmission
distance

328' (100 m)

Outside diameter

4.625" (117.48 mm) (indicator dial)

Overall length

10" (254 mm)

Work mode

MRO/SRO

Service

H2S

Sample rate

1 second to 18 hours

Connection

1/2" NPT/Autoclave

Safety rating

C.S.A. / Class 1, Division 1, CE Marking

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10) PPS71 (Geothermal Memory Gauge)

Pressure Measurement
Transducer
Pressure ranges
Pressure accuracy
Pressure resolution
Overpressure capacity
Pressure drift
Temperature Measurement
Transducer
Temperature rating
Temperature accuracy
Temperature resolution
Over temperature capacity
Flow Rate Measurement
Sensor
Flow Rate ranges
Flow Rate accuracy
Flow Rate resolution
Data Store
Sample rate
Data set
Memory capacity
Environmental
Housing temperature rating
Electronics rating
Downhole Time

Power Supply
Operating voltage
Battery
Power consumption
Connector
Communications
Interface
Rate
Mechanical and Material
Service
Outside diameter
Overall length

Silicon-Sapphire
Up to 18,000 psi
0.03% (F.S.)
0.0003% (F.S.)
110% (F.S.)
<3 psi / year
RTD
300 C (572 F)
0.3 C
0.01 C
105% (F.S.)
Spinner
5-7000 RPM
0.5 revolutions
0.08 RPS
0.1 second to 1.8 hours
Time/Pressure/RTD/CCL/Flow Rate
1,000,000 data sets
350 C (with flash) (572 F)
177 C (351 F)
4 hours at 350 C (662 F)
6 hours at 300 C (572 F)
8 hours at 250 C (482 F)
10 hours at 200 C (392 F)
12 hours at 180 C (356 F)
2.7 - 3.9VDC
C or CC size lithium battery (3.6V)
Operating current 5mA, idle 3mA
Lemo 6-pin with locker
USB-RS232 (TTL)
115200 bits
H2S
1.75 (45mm) & 1.83 (46.5mm)
67 (1702mm) & 82.5 (2095.5mm)

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11) PPS78 (Quartz Electronic Memory Gauge with Vibration)

Transducer

Quartz

Pressure ranges

up to 20,000 psi

Pressure accuracy

0.02% (F.S.)

Pressure resolution

0.00006% FS

Overpressure capacity

105% (F.S.)

Pressure drift

<0.02% psi/Year FS

Temperature rating

150 C (302 F), 177 C (351 F)

Temperature accuracy

0.2C

Temperature resolution

0.01 C

Over temperature capacity

110% (F.S.)

Power source

Single or double AA or C lithium pack

Communications

USB

Data set

Time/Pressure/Temperature/VibrationX/Y/Z

Memory capacity

1,000,000 data sets

Outside diameter

0.75 (19.1mm), 1.25(31.7mm), 1.27 (32.3 mm)

Overall length

21 (533.4mm) 23 (584mm)

Work mode

MRO

Service

H2S

Sample rate

1 second to 18 hours

Housing material

Inconel 718 / SS 17-4

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1.2 Components
Each set of PPS gauges and each PPS logger come with the
following components:
Qty
1
1
1or 2
1
1
1
1
1
1

Item
Carrying case
Operator's manual
Pressure gauge/logger
USB interface box (optional for PPS31MB logger)
Bluetooth USB interface box (PPS31MB only)
PPS SmartView software CD
Crossover (for tandem gauge runs - PPS25/PPS28 only)
Battery pack (PPS25/PPS51/PPS52/PPS61/PPS62/PPS28 only)
Radio Receiver (PPS31 only, optional)

In addition to the above, you will also need:

Qty
Item
1
Computer with Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8 operating system
installed

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1.3 Operating sequence

For PPS25, PPS51, PPS52, PPS61, PPS62, PPS28, PPS55,
PPS63, PPS71, PPS78
1)

2)
3)
4)

5)
6)
7)

Connect the gauge to the computer using the USB interface

box. (refer to Section 2.2 Connecting Using USB Interface
Box)
Program the gauge using the SmartView software (i.e. refer to
Section 5 for setting the sample rates and durations).
Disconnect the gauge from the USB interface box.
Connect the battery pack directly to the gauge (refer to section
2.1 Battery Pack Installation), and start running the gauge into
the well.
The gauge will be recording samples based on the program
during the duration of the job.
Remove the gauge from the well and disconnect the battery
pack to end its job.
Connect the gauge to the computer again to download and
process the data recorded. (Refer to Section 4.1 Viewing and
Processing Data)
For PPS31 (Wellhead Pressure Logger),
PPS31M (Multi-Channel Pressure Logger)

1)

2)
3)
4)
5)
6)

Connect the logger to the computer using the USB interface

box (refer to Section 2.2 Connecting Using USB Interface
Box)
Program the logger using the SmartView software. (Refer to
Section 5)
Close the SmartView software and disconnect the logger from
the USB interface box.
Install the logger on to the wellhead and let it start working.
Logger is uninstalled from wellhead and moved to a safe
place.
Connect the logger to the computer again to download and
process the data recorded. (Refer to Section 4.1 Viewing and
Processing Data)

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For PPS31MB (Multi-Channel Pressure Logger with Bluetooth)

The PPS31MB logger may be left on the wellhead while completing
the following steps. However, please ensure the RF switch shown
below is set to the ON position before performing these steps:

1)

2)
3)
4)
5)

Wirelessly connect the logger to the computer using the

Bluetooth USB interface box. (Refer to Section 2.2.3
Connecting SmartView to a Logger using Bluetooth)
Program the logger using the SmartView software.
Close the SmartView software and disconnect the logger from
the USB interface box.
Let the logger run on the wellhead.
Wirelessly connect the logger to the computer again to
download and process the data recorded. . (Refer to Section
4.1 Viewing and Processing Data)

CAUTION
Do not use the Interface Box with your computer at places
where explosive or flammable gases are present, due to a
safety concern (spark). Please program the gauge at a safe
location before installing it on-site or putting it into well.

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2 PRODUCT AND HARDWARE

CONNECTION
2.1 Battery Pack Installation
(PPS25/28/51/52/55/61/62/63/71 Only)
PPS supplies battery packs in various configurations for different
temperature requirements. Typical battery packs are rated for
maximum working temperatures of 85 C (185 F), 150 C (302 F),
165 C (329 F) and 180 C (356 F) respectively.
Battery power consumption in different modes are as follows:
Stand-by mode
0.4 mA
Sampling mode
2.2 mA (PPS25/51)
9 mA (PPS28)
Communication mode Powered by USB box
Note: The PPS31/PPS31M and PPS31MB loggers all have factoryinstalled internal batteries. The following step is not required
for those devices.
To Install a Battery Pack,
Note: De-passivation may be needed if the lithium battery pack
is new or has not been used for a long time. Refer to
Appendix A or contact PPS for more information if
needed.
1) Measure the initial voltage of the battery pack.
2) Remove the battery housing from the gauge.
3) Make sure the connectors are clean and free of any particles.
4) Take note of the actual date and time.
5) Align the lug on the battery pack with the slot on the gauge
connector and push the battery pack to connect the gauge.
-The LED on the battery pack should flash sixteen times
indicating that the gauge has been initialized and has started
working.

Align red dots and connect the battery

(DO NOT TWIST)
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6)
7)

Apply o-ring and threads lubricant.

Place the battery housing back on to the battery pack and screw
it tightly to the gauge. The gauge is now ready to be run into
the well.

2.2 Connecting Using USB Interface Box

To establish communication with the gauge using a USB interface
box, you first need to disconnect the battery pack (for the
PPS25/PPS28/PPS51/PPS52/PPS55/PPS61/PPS62/PPS63/PPS71),
and then connect the USB interface box between your gauge and
your computer.
Note: After installing a new version of SmartView there will be
short delay the first time the USB interface box is used as
the computer automatically installs the latest device
drivers.
Once the gauge is properly connected to the computer, you are ready
to launch the SmartView software.

2.2.1

Connecting SmartView to a Gauge

Note: With all PPS gauges it is important to ensure that the

SmartView software has been closed before disconnecting the
computer from the USB interface box. SmartView "holds-onto" the connection the operating system provides it when the
interface box is initially plugged into the computer.
SmartView may experience communication problems if the
interface box is prematurely disconnected from the computer
while SmartView is still running. In a worst case scenario the
computer may need to be restarted, with the USB interface
box disconnected, before the interface box can be reconnected
and SmartView started again.
Connecting SmartView to a supported gauge is almost completely
automatic. Please see section 3.3 Starting the SmartView Software
Program for more details.

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2.2.2

Connecting SmartView to a Logger

Note: With all PPS loggers it is important to ensure that the

SmartView software has been closed before disconnecting the
logger or the computer from the USB (or Bluetooth USB)
interface box. SmartView needs to send special commands to
loggers to inform them that they are no longer communicating
with a computer. If the logger is prematurely disconnected
from the interface box SmartView will not be able to send
these special commands to the logger.
For the PPS31M (Multi-Channel Pressure Logger) and
PPS31MB (Multi-Channel Pressure Logger with Bluetooth) only.
The procedure for connecting SmartView to a PPS31M (or
PPS31MB) logger differs slightly from our other tools. To the
SmartView software a PPS31M logger "looks like" the logger itself
plus up to 3 additional "virtual" tools. When the software initially
connects to a PPS31M logger the SmartView main window interface
acquires a Tool drop-down list as shown below:

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SmartView initially starts connected to the Logger, which is the

PPS31M logger itself. However, by selecting - Gauge 1, - Gauge 2
or - RTD SmartView can be "switched" to look-through the logger
to that particular "virtual" tool. (Please note that the "virtual" tool
options available depend on the PPS31M factory configuration.
Some of these options may not be available with your logger).
When the Logger or one of the "virtual" tools is selected from the
Tool list, SmartView automatically attempts to connect to that
device. If for any reason SmartView is unable to connect to that
device the Tool list will revert back to the previously selected device.
(In the unlikely event this occurs you should simply re-select the
desired device).
When properly connected to a PPS31MB logger the status bar in the
bottom left corner of the SmartView main window should display
one of the following four Tool Types: PPS31MB,
PPS31MB Gauge 1, PPS31MB Gauge 2 or PPS31MB RTD.

2.2.3

Connecting SmartView to a Logger using

Bluetooth

Note: With all PPS loggers it is important to ensure that the

SmartView software has been closed before disconnecting the
logger or the computer from the Bluetooth USB interface box.
SmartView needs to send special commands to loggers to
inform them that they are no longer communicating with a
computer. If the logger is prematurely disconnected from the
interface box SmartView will not be able to send these special
commands to the logger.
For the PPS31MB (Multi-Channel Pressure Logger with
Bluetooth) only.
The procedure for connecting SmartView to a PPS31MB logger
using the Bluetooth USB interface box differs slightly from our other
loggers. If SmartView detects a Bluetooth USB interface box when
it starts up it automatically displays a "Looking for Loggers, please
wait..." message shown below:

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Next SmartView displays a list of the PPS31MB loggers within

range, similar to the list shown below:

To connect to any one of the detected PPS31MB loggers you simply

select it and click on the OK button, as shown below:

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Once SmartView has connected to a PPS31MB logger using

Bluetooth the standard PPS31M connection procedures contained in
section 2.2.2 Connecting SmartView to a Logger apply.

2.3 Tool Operating Modes

During operation, gauges are in one of the following three operation
modes: Sampling mode, Stand-by mode, or Communication mode.
Sampling mode: The gauge is in sampling mode when it is
connected with the battery and taking samples.
Stand-by mode: The gauge is in stand-by mode when it is not
taking samples (i.e. in between the samples).

Sampling and Stand-by modes.

Note: PPS gauges are designed to switch to stand-by mode

automatically between samples to save battery power.
Communication mode: The gauge is in communication mode
when it is connected to the computer though the USB interface
box to perform tasks through the software program.

Communication mode using USB interface box.

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2.4 Using PPS31 Logger

The PPS31 logger is equipped with several switches to control its
operation. The switch located on the right side turns on the LCD
display which shows the current pressure and temperature readings.
(See the picture below)
Micro switches
Display On button

Radio antenna
(Optional)

The switches under the cover lens are used to turn the logger on/off
and to select the LCD display units for the current pressure and
temperature readings. (See the picture below)
On turn the logger on
Off turn the logger off
On display pressure in metric units
(kPa, C)
Off display pressure in imperial units
(Psi, F)

Note: The pressure and temperature units on the LCD are

independent from the units used in PPS SmartView software. You
can have pressure displayed in psi on the LCD, but download and
process the data in kPa or other units using the SmartView software.

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2.5 Using the PPS31 Radio Software

1.

Obtain a recent install of the SmartView software from the

Support portion of our http://www.pioneerps.com website. (Use
the Downloads section of our support website. For further
information please send an email to [email protected]).

2.

Disconnect any PPS USB Gauge Interface or PPS USB Radio

Receiver before installing SmartView. Once SmartView has been
installed you can attach as many PPS USB Radio Receivers as your
application requires. Please wait for a few seconds after plugging in
each Receiver to ensure it has been properly detected. (Each Radio
Receiver you wish to use must be marked with a different Channel
number).

3.

Once all the PPS USB Radio Receivers you intend to use have been
plugged into the computer double-click on the PPS31Radio
desktop icon, shown in Figure 1 below, to start the first copy of the
Receiver software. If the USB Radio Receiver was correctly
detected, the graph in the PPS31v5 Radio software should be
labelled Logger X where X is the channel number of the first
Receiver detected, as shown in Figure 2 below. (The USB Radio
Receivers might not be detected in numerical order but the channel
number detected should correspond to a channel number marked on
top of one of the receivers plugged into that computer). If for any
reason the graph is labeled Data Graph instead of Logger X, as
shown in Figure 3 below, that means the Receiver for that channel
was not correctly detected please close that copy of the PPS31v5
Radio software and attempt to start another copy of PPS31Radio
to attempt redetection of that Receiver.

Figure 1 - The Desktop icon for the PPS31Radio Program

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Figure 2 A typical PPS31Radio program display (in this case a Receiver

with channel 5 was detected and the Logger with channel 5 is sending
wireless data)

4.

Repeat step #3 for each of the remaining PPS USB Radio Receivers
until you have started one copy of the PPS31Radio software for each
Receiver. Please ensure each Receiver has been detected, with an
appropriate Logger X graph label, before attempting to start
subsequent copies of the PPS31Radio software. Attempts to start
more copies of the PPS31Radio software than the number of USB
Radio Receivers detected will result in a Cannot find a Radio
Receiver connected to a USB port message being displayed
followed by a disconnected display similar to Figure 3 below:

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Figure 3 - The PPS31Radio display when a Receiver is not detected (the

graph is labelled "Data Graph" instead of "Logger X")

5.

Once you have as many copies of the PPS31Radio software

running Once you have as many copies of the PPS31Radio
software running as you have USB Radio Receivers plugged into
that computer, each containing a graph labelled with the correct
Logger X channel number, you can perform the usual PPS31Radio
tasks (e.g. you can start logging). Please note that the PPS31v5
Radio windows will only display data when the wireless Logger
with the corresponding channel number is turned on and is within
range of that USB Radio Receiver.

6.

To lock the keyboard during logging, Click the Set Password button,
then enter a password and click OK. After setting a password, no
user will be able to stop logging without entering that password.

NOTE: Please do not have a PPS USB Gauge Interface connected to the
same computer on which you are attempting to use a PPS USB
Radio Receiver. Please do not attempt to run the PPS31Radio
software when a PPS USB Gauge Interface is connected and do not
attempt to run the SmartView software when a PPS USB Radio
Receiver is connected
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Figure 4 - Please use the appropriate types of USB devices with these
programs

2.6 Using the PPS31MB Logger

The PPS31MB is a wellhead digital pressure and temperature
monitoring device. Pressure/temperature data is stored on the built-in
flash memory chip at programmable sampling rate and can be
downloaded via various options such as RS232 interface, wireless
link or directly onto secure digital card (SD Card). The real time data
can be read either from the LCD or from computer software;
PPS31MB has two pressure channels and one RTD channel, an
external push button to turn LCD display on/off, as shown in Fig.1

Fig.1 PPS31MB Wellhead pressure logger

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There are two switches on top of the face plate. The right switch is to
power on/off the whole logger unit and the left switch is to power
on/off the wireless (bluetooth) module only, as seen in Fig2, Fig3.

Fig 2 Power Switch

Fig.3 Wireless Switch

Right above LCD display, there is one green LED and an RS232
connector as seen in Fig. 4. The LCD display will turn itself off
automatically after 25 minutes. Once the LCD is off, the green LED
will blink to indicate the unit is still in logging mode.

Fig. 4 RS232 & Green LED

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Fig.5 shows an external push button located on the lower body of the
enclosure which is used to switch displaying between the pressure
channels and the temperature channel. When the LCD display is off,
pressing this button will turn LCD back on.

Fig.5 LCD Display control button

On the bottom of the face plate, there is a three button keypad and
SD card slot to allow you to download data onto an SD (secure
digital) card, as seen on Fig.6. During normal logging mode, press
the OK button and follow the instructions displayed on the LCD to
start downloading. Once downloading is completed, the unit will
switch back to logging mode automatically.

Fig.6 Keypad and SD Card slot

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3 SMARTVIEW SOFTWARE
INSTALLATION
3.1 Computer System Required
Before installing the SmartView software, you should have your
computer system ready with any one of the following operating
systems: Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8.

3.2 PPS SmartView Software Installation

The SmartView software CD contains all the files you need to install
the program. Alternatively, registered customers can download the
latest version from our web site at www.pioneerps.com.
To install PPS SmartView software from the CD-ROM or USB
drive,
1) Insert the USB drive or the CD into your CD drive.
2) To view the CD contents, just click the My Computer icon on
your computer desktop and then choose the Compact Disc
icon.
3) Double click the Setup.exe icon to launch the SmartView
installation.
4) Follow the instructions leading you to finish the installation
process.
To install PPS SmartView software from the downloaded file,
1) Go to our web site (www.pioneerps.com) and click on
Support menu, and select Downloads.
2) Enter the required user name and password provided by PPS
to access to the files.
Note: If you do not have your user name and password, you
can fill out the registration form online and the
information will be sent to you soon after.
3)
4)
5)

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Download the compressed file you need and extract the files
to your hard drive.
Double click the Setup.exe icon to launch the SmartView
installation.
Follow the instructions leading you to finish the installation
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3.3 Starting the SmartView Software Program

You can run the program with or without a tool (gauge or logger)
connected to the computer.
To start PPS SmartView software,
1) Click the Start button at the lower left corner of your
Windows desktop to display the Start menu.
2) Select the PPS SmartView shortcut from the Pioneer
Petrotech Services Inc\PPS SmartView program group.
- By default SmartView will first check for a USB interface
box connected to the computer. The following window will
be displayed while SmartView detects and determines what
type of tool is connected to the USB interface box.

After about 15 seconds, if no tool was detected, or

immediately, if no USB interface box was detected, the
following message will be displayed.

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3)

The SmartView main widow shown below will be

displayed next.

Click on the three tab titles at the upper left corner of the
tabbed page to switch the active page.

Note: For detailed information on these pages, please refer to the

section Data Page, Program Page, and Options Page next.

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4 SMARTVIEW DATA PAGE

4.1 Viewing and Processing Data
The Data Page allows you to retrieve, view, manipulate, and save
pressure and temperature sample data. When collected by gauge,
sample data is held in the gauge memory in distinct packages called
"jobs". Using the PPS SmartView software these jobs can be
downloaded, one at a time, to create data files on the computer.
Once tool data has been downloaded into a data file on your
computer, it can be viewed at anytime using SmartView, without the
need to reconnect to the gauge.
The first data file read, or data downloaded, after starting SmartView
is displayed both as a data table and as a data chart (graph) of
pressure and temperature values against tool elapsed run time.
Additional data files can be temporarily added to the data chart for
purposes of data comparison, reporting and export. PPS SmartView
software allows you to filter data and change unit settings.
Additionally, you can add extra information, such as "Start time",
"Job information", Time Format, Tool, Unit settings to the data files,
specifying when, where and for whom the data samples were taken.
The SmartView Data Page consists of two major areas, the data
table and the data chart (graph). A number of buttons are available
on the right side of this page for modifying data file and graph
preferences. The buttons grouped near the top are related to the data
table while the buttons grouped near the bottom are related to the
data chart. The following sections provide further instructions and
examples on using the Data Page of the PPS SmartView software.
4.1.1

Default File Naming System

To assist you in identifying the contents of downloaded data files

PPS SmartView automatically generates a unique file name each
minute. The default file name starts with the tool serial number and
job number followed by the current date and time. For example, if
you were to download the second job from the tool with a serial
number of 6100 at 1:22 PM on Christmas morning, 2010 the
following file name would be created:
6100-Job2@Dec25,2010,1322.rec
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4.1.2

Downloading Data from Tools

Sample data collected by a tool is held in the tool memory in distinct

packages called "jobs". Using the PPS SmartView software these
jobs can be downloaded, one at a time, to create data files on the
computer. These data files can then be read and viewed at any time
using SmartView without the need to connect to the tool again.
When you download a job you are transferring a set of data from the
tool memory to a file on your computer's hard drive. The data file is
automatically given a default filename in your working directory.
Once downloaded the data points are automatically displayed in the
data table and the data chart (graph).

To download data from a tool:

1) Connect the tool to your computer using the USB interface
box.
2) Click the Connect New Tool button at the top of the main
window to establish communication.
3) Select the Download button to display a list of all jobs in the
memory of the connected tool.

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4)

Select the job you want to download and click the OK button.
A Save As dialog box will appear allowing you to save the job
data.

5)

In the File name box a default name for the job is

automatically generated by the SmartView software. To save
the data file with a different name just type the new name.
(You can also save the data file to a location other than the
working directory).
When you click the Save button, a progress window will
appear, indicating the amount of time remaining before the
download is expected to complete.
Once the download is complete, a confirmation message
displays the name and location of the downloaded data file.

6)

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4.1.3

Erasing Data from a Tool

Data can only be erased by programming the gauge (See Section 5.5
Programming a Tool)
4.1.4

Reading an Existing Data File

Data files created by previous downloads can be viewed anytime

without connecting to the tool.
To read data from a file:
1) Click the Read File button to display a standard Windows
Open dialog.

Note: For more information on how to locate and open a file

using the Open dialog window please refer to the Help
provided with the version of Windows you are using.
2)

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Select the data file you wish to view and click the Open
button. A status window will appear, indicating the progress of
the file read. (If the data file has linked gradient, event and job
info files, they will be opened as well).

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3)

4.1.5

The data from the file you select will now be displayed in the
data table and graph. You will be able to add job information,
add a start time, change unit setting, or print a hard copy of the
data file.

Adding a Start Time to the Data

Since the tool memory stores only the time elapsed when the battery
was connected, you need to add a start time to express the data set
according to a calendar time.
To add a start time:
1) Right click anywhere on the Data Page (except the graph area)
to display the context menu.

2)

Click Start Time to display the following dialog window.

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3)
4)

Type in the date and time manually; OR

Select the date and time by clicking the arrows on the right side
of the boxes respectively.
-when you click the date selecting arrow, a calendar (date
selector) appears on your screen automatically.

5)

Click the previous or next arrow buttons at the top left and
right corner of the calendar to view different months.
Click the date preferred to be your start date.
-The calendar closes automatically when you select a day.
Select the Add button to finish this function OR the Cancel
button to quit.

6)
7)

Note: Adding a start time to a data file that already contains this
information will overwrite the existing start time.
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For information about Time Format, Job Info, Tool Info and Units
Setting on the menu, refer to chapter 6 SMARTVIEW OPTIONS
PAGE.

4.1.6

Filtering Data

Click the Filter button to display the Filter dialog window, which
lists six options. (certain options might not be available, depending
whether a data point or a segment has been selected on the data
graph). Fortunately, when unsatisfying alterations occurs, you can
click on the Undo Filter button to go one step back during the
process.

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Option 1: Delete from the beginning to the clicked point

If the battery packs were plugged into the tools long time before the
actual well testing samples are taken, you might want to trim the
beginning part of the sample points off the data file, and you can do
the following:
1) Select a division point on the graph first.
Note: This is usually the point where your real data sampling
begins (i.e. the point where the gauge was put into the
well). In addition, you can zoom in the picture for
better accuracy. See the 4.2 Graph Viewing and
Modifying section on how to zoom-in.
2)
3)

Click the Filter button to display the Filter window.

Select the Delete from the beginning to the clicked point
radio button, and then click OK button to complete the
process.
-The filtered graph will remain in the area.

Option 2: Delete from the clicked point to the end

This function is similar to option 1, but it filters the unwanted
sample points after the gauge was pulled out from the well. Simply
choose the division point first, and then click the delete from the
clicked point to the end radio button to delete the data from the
clicked division point to the end of the data file.
Option 3: Delete selection
This operation allows you to delete a segment anywhere in between
the data file.
1)

Define a segment by clicking on the point where you want to

button. Next, click on
start, and then click the
the end point on the graph, and then click on the
button to end the segment.
-Selection start and end points are marked with the red arrows
on top of the graph area.

Note: Double clicking on the graph will undo the defined segment.
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2)
3)

Click the Filter button to display the Filter window

Select the Delete selection radio button, and then click the OK
button to delete the segment you selected.
-The filtered graph will remain in the area.

Option 4: Prune by point rate

The number you type in the box means how many data points you
want to skip. For instance, if you want to skip every two data points
and keep the third one, you should select 2 in the Rate text box.
Click the OK button, the filtered data sets will display in the data
table.
Option 5: Prune by pressure difference
This filtering option allows you to filter out smooth and stable data,
yet ensuring all important pressure changes stay intact. DeltaP is a
pressure threshold, which can be set at any value. After you click the
OK button, any points which have a smaller pressure difference
value from the previous point than delta P will be deleted.
Nevertheless, the one that has larger pressure difference value will
remain in the table.
Option 6: Prune Selection by Limits
This filtering option allows you to filter out data that is outside of a
desired range of pressure and/or temperature. To filter out pressure
samples, select the Pressure checkbox and enter a Min and Max.
After clicking the OK button, any pressure samples that are not
higher than the Min and lower than the Max will be removed. The
same can be done for Temperature. If a range is selected on the
graph prior to filtering then only points inside that range will be
affected, otherwise the range is assumed to include all points.

4.1.7

Saving the Data

After alterations have been done to your original data, the Save As
button allows you to save the data set into a new file whenever you
need to.
To save the data to a new data file,
1) Click the Save As button to display the Save As dialog box.
2) Select the directory where you want to save, and input the file
name.
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- If the name already exists in the selected directory, a warning

message appears to confirm the overwriting of the file.
Click the Save button to save the file.
-The file header (start time, units, etc.), together with the lines
of data in the grid will be written to the specified directory as
well.
Saving is complete.
-A confirmation message pops up on the screen.

3)

4)

Note: If you have existing gradients, event or job info, they will
also be saved respectively. These files share the same name
as your data files with different file extension.

4.1.8

Exporting a File

You can export the data into different file formats in case you want
to process the data in different applications.
To export a file:
1) Click the Export button,
-The Save As dialog box appears
2) Follow the steps similar to the Save As Process, and
3) Select the export format you want from the Save as type drop
down list as in the picture below.

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Export as text file with or without a header

Data file is exported in text format with or without header
information, respectively.
Export as Text file with calendar & elapsed time
The data is exported as a text file with calendar time, elapsed time,
pressure and temperature.
Export as Text file with calendar time
The data is exported as a text file with calendar time, pressure and
temperature.
Export as Calendar Time with Events or
Calendar & Delta Times with Events
The data is exported as a text file which uses a different file header
and which displays calendar time, pressure, temperature and then
events listed in the last column. The "Delta Times" version adds the
elapsed time in the second column.
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Export as MS Excel CSV file

The data is exported to a CSV file which can be directly opened in
MS Excel. You have the option to include gradient, event, and job
information, if your data file has these files linked.
Note: MS Excel uses system settings as a default date and time
format. Changing the cell date format allows you to change
date and time format. To change system settings for the date
and time format, please select Regional settings in Control
Panel.
Export Gradient Summary
The gradient points are exported to a CSV file that can be opened in
MS Excel.
Custom Format 1
The data is exported in a format similar to "Text file with calendar
time" but with a different file header.
Custom Format 2 (Multiple Pressure/Temperature gauges)
The data is exported in a format similar to "Custom Format 1" but
uses a slightly different file header and displays the pressure and
temperature data for all gauges currently added.
Custom Format 3 (Pressure/Temperature gauges, RTD gauge)
The data is exported in a format similar to "Custom Format 2" but
adds the temperature for a third gauge.
Custom Format 4
The data is exported in a similar format to "Text file with header"
but with a different column structure (six decimal places for Time,
and five decimals places for Press & Temp)
Temperature column before Pressure column
The data is exported as an ASCII file with the Temperature data
column listed before the Pressure column.
Standard Pressure & Temperature file
The data is exported in a format that is identical to a normal
downloaded .rec data file, but that only includes Pressure and
Temperature. (for example, PPS71 data can be saved without
including CCL and flow rate).
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4.1.9

Compressing / Uncompressing File

The Compress button allows you to compress the data file, together
with the gradient file, event file and job info file into one ZIPPED
file so that you can easily send the data via e-mails for processing at
other locations.
The Uncompress button decompresses all the files contained within
the ZIPPED data file.

4.1.10 Printing a Report

To print a report,
1) Click the Print Report button.
-The Report Printing dialog window appears.

2)

3)

Check or uncheck individual sections according to your

preferences or click Select All to check all sections. When the
"Saved Graph(s)" option is selected the contents of the saved
graphs will appear in the report in the order specified in the
Saved Graph Viewer - see the 4.2.6 Copying or Saving Graph
section for more details.
Limit the page numbers you want to print if your report
includes single or double-gauge data tables, so you can reduce
the size of your huge data set table into a few pages.

Note: This function is for printing purpose only. The original data
file (.rec file) will not be affected.
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4)

Click the Print button to see the Output Options dialog

window.
-It also gives the option of previewing the report first.

5)
6)

Choose Printer button and input the copies you want to print.
Click Print button to print all the pages that you selected.

To print selected pages only,

1) Select Preview under Report Destination on the Report
Setup dialog window.
2) Click the OK button to see the Report Preview window.

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3)

4)

5)
6)

Click the File menu of the Report Preview window and then
select Print to see the Output Options dialog window or you
can use the printer icon on the left top of the window.
Click the Pages button and then input the page numbers you
need to print.

Click Setup button to setup the printer, and Cancel button to

quit.
Click the OK button to proceed.
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To save a report to PDF file,

1) Click the Print Report button to display a Report Printing
dialog.
2) Select the report sections you want to save and click Save PDF
button.
3) Select the file name and location in the File Save dialog
window.
Note: If you need to adjust the resolution of PDF files, follow the
steps in 6.9 Changing Print Settings on OPTIONS PAGE.

4.1.11 Units Conversion Reference

This program is handy for calculating a value to different units.
(Note: this utility is for reference purposes only)
Click the Units converter on the right side of the page.

The Convert utility will appear

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Click on any input and output units in the boxes to view the
conversion result displayed in the bottom area.
4.1.12 Deleting Testing Data in the Gauge
Please refer to section 5.5 Programming a Tool for deleting pressure
and temperature data stored in the gauge.

4.1.13 Downloading Data from PPS31M

For the PPS31M (Multi-Channel Pressure Logger) and
PPS31MB (Multi-Channel Pressure Logger with Bluetooth) only.
The procedure for using SmartView to download data from a
PPS31M (or PPS31MB) logger differs slightly from our other tools.
To the SmartView software a PPS31M logger "looks like" the logger
itself plus up to 3 additional "virtual" tools. (See section 2.2.2
Connecting SmartView to a Logger for more details).
In order to download data from a PPS31M it is necessary to
download the respective jobs from each of the "virtual" tools.

4.1.14 Downloading Data from Redundant Memory

If the gauge is in Standard Memory mode then the download will
behave like any other gauge (See section 4.1.2 Downloading Data
from Tools for more information on downloading). If the gauge is in
Redundant Memory mode then the download procedure differs
slightly from regular gauges.
To download data from redundant memory:
1) Connect the tool to your computer using the USB interface
box.
2) Click the Connect New Tool button at the top of the main
window to establish communication.
3) Select the Download button to display a list of all jobs in the
memory of the connected tool. If the gauge is in Redundant
Memory mode then you will see an option for four different
memory banks. Select the memory option (Job Version) to
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choose which memory bank to download the data from

(Standard, Redundant 1, Redundant 2, or Redundant 3). The
job will be downloaded from the selected memory. Unless one
of the memory chips is damaged, the job data will be identical
in all of the memory banks

Standard Memory Mode

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Redundant Memory Mode

Select the job you want to download and click the OK button.
A Save As dialog box will appear allowing you to save the job
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5)

6)

7)

In the File name box a default name for the job is generated by
the SmartView software. To save the data file with a different
name just type the new name. (You can also save the data file
to a location other than the working directory).
When you click the Save button, a progress window will
appear, indicating the amount of time remaining before the
download is expected to complete.
Once the download is complete, a confirmation message
displays the name and location of the downloaded data file.

In Case of Damaged Memory:

When the gauge is logged while in Redundant Memory Mode, the
data will be duplicated on the extra memory chips. If one of those
memory chips is damaged, the data may be recovered from one of
the other memory chips. If after downloading the data you find that
the data is corrupt, redownload the data using one of the other Job
Versions. This will download the same job from the selected
redundant memory chip. If that redundant memory chip is
undamaged then the data will be undamaged as well.

4.2 Graph Viewing and Modifying

The graph is a graphical representation of the data. Each data file
consists of a set of temperature and pressure value points plotted
against time. The vertical axis on the left represents the pressure
scales, and the axis on the right represents the temperature scales.
The horizontal axis indicates the time scales according to either
calendar (absolute) time or elapsed time. The legend below the
graph describes the line color and point shape that corresponds to
each data set.
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4.2.1

Viewing the Graph Plot

To zoom a part of the graph plot,

1) Press on the left button of the mouse on the graph (do not
release), and keep dragging the cursor to define the area you
want to zoom in.
2) Release the button to show the enlarged area.
3) To zoom out to the entire graph, press Shift key and left click
the mouse or drag the area in the direction from right to left.
Note: you have to drag the cursor from left to right direction to
zoom in.
To scroll the graph plot up, down, left, or right,
1) Press and hold the right button of the mouse
2) Move the mouse to move the whole graph in any directions.
Note: you can still move the graph after zooming in.
To view the content of a selected point on the graph,
1) Click on any point on the graph
-The time of the point, and the pressure and temperature values
display in the box on the right top corner.

2)

Use the left (up) and right (down) arrow keys on the keyboard
to move to the previous or the next point respectively for
desired points.

Note: you can also click on any row in the data table to select the
point corresponding to the graph.

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4.2.2

Modifying Graph Display

You can modify the graph display by right clicking the mouse in the
graph area. The Graph Options content menu appears on your
screen.

Switching time axis between Elapsed and Calendar Times

When there is no Start Time present in your data file, the time axis
displays the elapsed time. When you add the Start Time, you have
the option of displaying in real-time. The Switch Elapsed/Calendar
Time selection allows you to switch between displaying Calendar
time (real-time) and elapsed time.
The following pictures use the different time axis scales according to
the elapsed and the calendar time.

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Showing and hiding graph annotations

If you have defined some gradient stops or events, you can display
them as text labels on the graph using Show/Hide Graph
Annotations on the graph option menu. Or, click on the Show
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OR

Moving Graph Annotations

If you have added several gradient stops or event points closely on
the graph, you can simply press and hold the left mouse button and
drag the overlapped annotation boxes to other places on the graph.

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Switching Between Regular and Logarithmic Time Display

For some test, such as pressure build-up test, you might need to use
the Normal/Log Time menu item to switch the time axis to the
logarithmic scale.

Editing Annotations
To edit an Event annotation, double click on it and select the Edit
Annotation option from the drop down menu, and then you can
change the content of the annotations.

Note: Click on Hide Annotation to make it invisible.

Manually Setting Time, Pressure and Temperature Scales

As you work with the graph (zoom in and out, scroll), the pressure
and temperature axes change automatically. By using the Time Axis
Scale, Left Axis (Pressure) Scale and Right Axis (Temperature
Scale menu items, you can set the scales manually.

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Customize the Graph Series Display

PPS SmartView software also has many features allowing you to
customize the graph color, shapes and visibility according to your
preference. To do that, you just need to move your mouse to the
graph area and right click, and then select the preferred menu item to
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Hiding Curves on the Graph

The Visible menu item allows you to hide any curves on the graph
display. Choose the curve you want to hide (i.e. temperature curve),
and then uncheck the Visible selection on the menu to hide the
curve.
Note: Checking the Visible menu item will bring the curve back.
Changing Color of the Curves
Select the Color submenu from the curve menu, and then choose the
color of your preference.
Changing Data Point Shape
To change the point shape of any data curve, select the Shape
submenu from the curve menu and then choose the shape perfect for
you. Or, you can choose the No Point item to make the points
invisible.

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4.2.3

Comparing Multiple Data Files

This feature allows you to compare and verify data sets from two or
more gauges that have run simultaneously for the same well testing
job.
To view multiple data files on a graph,
1) Read the first data file you want to plot by either downloading
from a gauge or Reading an existing data file from your
computer.
2) Click the Add File button to import the second data file.
Select the file and click Open.
3) Repeat the previous step to import more data files.
Note: The Read File button is used to bring in a NEW primary
file, which replaces the file displayed in the table. The Add
File button is used to bring in the second or more file into
the graph for comparison purposes.

4.2.4

Removing Added Data Files

To remove any pair of data curves (Pressure and Temperature),

click the Remove File button on the right side of the page. In the
following pop-up window select the file to close and click the OK
button to remove the curve from the graph.

Note: You can only remove the curves one at a time, so repeat the
actions to remove all of the curves.
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4.2.5

Viewing Pressure Differences

When comparing multiple data files, you are able to view the
differential graph in a separate window. The differential graph gives
you the pressure differences between all files being compared in the
graph plot.
Click the View Pressure Diff. button on the right side of the page.
The pressure difference window will pop up as follows.

You can alter the graph display preferences if necessary. (See 4.2.2
Modifying Graph Display for details). To end the viewing, click on
the Close button.

4.2.6

Copying or Saving Graph

The contents of the currently displayed graph can be copied to the

clipboard or saved for use in a printed report. To copy the graph to
clipboard, right-click within the graph and select "Copy" from the
context menu shown below:
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The contents of up to 10 graphs can be saved for use in a printed

report simply by selecting the "Save Graph" option, as shown below:

The saved graphs associated with the currently opened gauge file can
be viewed by selecting the "Saved Graph Viewer" option shown
below:

Selecting this option causes the "Saved Graph Viewer" dialog shown
below to be displayed:
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In the "Saved Graph Viewer" dialog the saved graphs can be viewed,
re-ordered or deleted. The graph order specified here is the order
these graphs will appear in the printed report when the "Saved
Graph(s)" option is selected.

4.2.7

Printing Data Graph Plot

Please refer to 4.1.10 Printing a Report section for details

4.2.8

Viewing Other Data Sets

Most gauges contain pressure and temperature, which are displayed

on the main graph page. Other gauges contain additional data sets.
Such data is displayed on the Other Data page which appears when
such data sets are present.
4.2.8.1

PPS63/PPS71 with Spinner, CCL, Gamma

The PPS71 and PPS63 memory gauges include extra data sets that
are not displayed on the primary Data Page. These data sets can
include spinner, CCL, and gamma. When a job is downloaded from
a PPS63 or PPS71 or a data file that contains these data sets is read,
an Other Data page appears. This page displays a graph for the
spinner, CCL, and gamma data.
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Click on the graph to select a point and the data for that point will be
displayed in the box on the bottom-right of the graph.
Double-click on the graph legend to display advanced settings for
the graph.

4.2.8.2

PPS78 with Vibration

The PPS78 memory gauge includes extra data sets that are not
displayed on the primary Data Page. These data sets are vibration
data based on the movement and angle of the gauge's position.
When a job is downloaded from a PPS78 or a data file that contains
these data sets is read, an Other Data page appears. This page
displays a graph for the vibration data.
Click on the graph to select a point and the data for that point will be
displayed in the box on the bottom-right of the graph.
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Double-click on the graph legend to display advanced settings for

the graph.

4.2.9

Modifying Data Graph Title

The default caption at the top of the main data graph is "Data Chart".
This can be modified to a different title.
To change the data graph title:
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2)

Click Edit Graph Title to display the following dialog window:

3)

Enter the new text that is to be used as the graph title and click
OK.

4.3 Gradient Stops

This operation is for downhole memory gauges only. For surface
equipment such as the PPS31 wellhead loggers, Gradients are not
applicable.
PPS SmartView software allows you to view, add, remove, save,
export and print gradient stops easily. Read the following sections to
learn the steps.
4.3.1

Adding Gradient Stops

For the Add Gradient button to be available, there has to be one

single data file (the one that you want to add gradient stops for) in
the graph area. To activate this button, download a job from a
gauge or read an existing data file. If you are comparing two or
more datasets, remove all comparison data.
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To add a gradient stop with a point value,

1) Click a data point on the graph where you need to add the
gradient stop.
2) Press the Add Gradient button to display the Add Gradient
Stop dialog window.
-The time value (calendar time or elapsed time) of the selected
point is in the table already.

3)
4)
5)
6)

Input the measured depth and true vertical depth (TVD)

numbers in the corresponding boxes.
Click on the Add Gradient with Point Value button to add
the stop, and the gradient window will pop up.
Repeat the above steps to add more gradient stops.
Click the Close button on the gradient window to return to the
data graph.

Note: The Stop Type is for information purposes. Flowing vs Static

has no effect on the gradient calculations.

To add a gradient stop with average value,

1) Define the data range that you want to add the gradient stops
by clicking a starting point on the graph, and then click the
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Selection Start button. Next, click an ending point and then

click the Selection End button to define the segment.

2)

Click the Add Gradient button to display the Add Gradient

Stop dialog window.
Input the preferred measured depth and the TVD values.
Click the Add Gradient with the Average Value button to
complete the process.

3)
4)

Note: Once you add a gradient stop, the information will be added
to the Gradient table automatically.

4.3.2

Viewing Gradient Stops

To view gradient stops, click the View Gradient button to display

the gradient window.

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Each stop has nine fields: calendar time and hours, stop type,
measured depth, true vertical depth (TVD), pressure, temperature,
pressure gradient, and temperature gradient. After viewing the
window, you can click the Close button to hide it or return to the
data graph page.
To view the temperature gradient graph, click the Temperature tab,
found just above the graph.
Completion information (see 6.3 Adding or Changing Job
Information) which is within the MD/TVD range of the gradient stop
values will also appear on the pressure/temperature gradient plots.

4.3.3

Deleting a Gradient Stop

Select the stop in the Gradient window, and click the Delete button
to remove it. To remove all gradient stops, click the Delete All
button.
Note: Adding a gradient stop will add an event in the event table, the
same, deleting a gradient stop will remove the related event
record in the event table.

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4.3.4

Printing Gradient Report

To print the gradient table and graph, click the Print button on the
Gradient window. If you want to print the gradient table and graphs
as a part of a data report, please refer to the 4.1.10 Printing a Report
section for details.

4.3.5

Saving Gradient Table

To save a gradient table, click the Save button on the gradient form.
A text file with the same name as the data file but with .grd
extension will be created in the same directory as the data file.
Note: When reading the data file, SmartView checks for the
existence of the gradient file. If the gradient file exists, it will
open automatically when it opens the data file

4.3.6

Exporting Gradient Table

To export the Gradient table into MS Excel CSV file, click the Save
As Excel button on the Gradient form.

4.3.7

Liquid Level Setup

To display the liquid level depth line on the pressure gradient graph,
click the Liquid Level button on the gradient form to display the
following dialog window.

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Enter a Liquid Level value using one of the following methods:

If the liquid level is known, enter the value manually under

Liquid Level.

To detect the liquid level automatically, click on the Detect

button. This method will detect the point of the largest
change in gradient angle and use that as the liquid level.
The Liquid Gradient and Gas Gradient values detected
and used in the equation will be displayed in the boxes

To calculate the liquid level based on specific gradients,

select the checkbox, enter values for the Gas Gradient and
Liquid Gradient, then click Detect. This will use the last
gradient point with a pressure gradient less than the Gas
Gradient and the first gradient point with a pressure
gradient greater than the Liquid Gradient value, and will
calculate the liquid level based on those points and the
Liquid and Gas Gradient values.

Once the Liquid Level is set, click on the Add button (or the
Change button if it had been added previously) to accept the Liquid
Level value and display the liquid level line on the graph.
To delete the liquid level line from the graph, click the Remove
button.
4.3.8

Direct vs Reverse

When gradients are calculated point-to-point, the gradients at each

depth are representative of that depth. However, when running outhole the gradients are representative of the first depth in the equation
rather than the second. In this case, you can shift the gradients up to
the correct depth by changing the Direct/Reverse setting to Reverse.

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Reverse
The Reverse option can only be selected when using point-to-point
gradients, it is not applicable to lowest-point-to-point gradients (See
Gradients Equation)

4.4 Event Comments

The SmartView software allows you to view, add, remove, save,
export, and print event comments.
4.4.1

Adding Events

For the Add Event button to be available there has to be one single
data file (the one that you want to add events to) in the graph area.
To add an event:
1) Select the data point at which you want to add the event
comment on the graph.
-you can check the chart info on the upper right corner of the
page to locate the exact point or zoom in for better accuracy.
2)

Click on the Add Event button to display the Event table

where all the events are listed.

3)

You can edit the event comments directly from the event table
under the description column.
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4)

Click the Close button to return to the data graph or to add

more event comments.

Note: Closing the Event window will automatically save the entry
you made.
4.4.2

Viewing Events Table

To view events, click the View Events button to display the events
table. Each event has three fields: calendar, elapsed time, and event
comment. When finishing viewing the table, you can click the Close
button to hide it or to return to the data graph.
Note: If there are any gradient stops, they will also be included in
the event list.
4.4.3

Removing an Event Comment

To remove an event comment, select the comment you want to

remove (in the Event window), and then click the Delete button. Or,
click on the Delete All button to remove all the event comments.
Note 1: Gradient related events will not be deleted. Use the
Gradient Table to delete the gradient stop. The gradient
related event will also be deleted from the event table (see
Section Section 4.3.3 Deleting a Gradient Stop).
Note 2: All empty records (with a blank description) will be deleted
from the data file when Event Dialog is closed.
4.4.4

Printing an Event Report

To print the Event table, click the Print button on the Event window.
If you want to print the event table as a part of the data report, please
refer to 4.1.10 Printing a Report section for details.
4.4.5

Saving Event Table

To save the Event table, click the Save button on the Event window.
A text file with the same name as the data file but with the .evn
extension will be created in the same directory as the data file.
Note: SmartView software checks for the existence of the event file
automatically when reading the data file. If the event file exists, it
will be opened as well.
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4.4.6

Exporting Event Table

To export an Event table into an MS Excel CSV file, click the Save
As Excel button on the event window. On the Save As dialog box,
select a different Save as type to choose whether to include gradient
points with the events or to include columns for real-time.
4.4.7

Editing an Event

To edit an event, double-click the event to reveal a pop-up menu.

Edit Annotation: Select this item to modify the event text or label
location.

To change the label's text, revise the Comment. To switch the label
so that it points to temperature instead of pressure, change the Label
attached to option. Then press OK
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Hide Annotation: Select this item to hide the selected event on the
graph. This will hide the selected event only, and will not affect any
other events. To reset the events to all be visible again, deselect and
reselect the Show Annotations checkbox on the Data page.

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5 SMARTVIEW PROGRAM PAGE

This program page consists of a grid area used to display and enter
program values, a summary area on the upper right corner of the
page, and several function buttons listed on the right side of the
page.

The Program grid has information entry cells, arranged in 15 rows,

each representing a program step. The Minutes and Seconds cells
make up the Rate value. The Days, Hours, and Minutes cells make
up the Duration value.
The Summary area contains a general description of the program
result from the program grid. It includes the total samples and the
over-run time which is the amount of time the tool can perform after
the program ends (until the tool memory reaches its capacity). Also,
the over-run time takes into account the memory occupied by jobs
that are currently stored in the tool memory. As you input new step
values into the program grid cells, the summary will be updated
automatically.
The function buttons allows you to view the tool program, program
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program, and print a program as listed on the page. Read the next
sections for detailed instructions.

5.1 The Purpose of the Sampling Program

A sampling program defines how often (rate) the tool will be
taking pressure and temperature samples as well as how long it will
run at that rate for (duration). The rate value tells the tool the
amount of time to wait to take the next sample. The duration value
is the total performing time at the current rate.
For example, if a tool were programmed at a rate of 2 minutes and a
duration time of 1 hour, it would take one sample every 2 minutes
for total time 1 hour, which gives 30 samples in total.
Moreover, a program can contain up to 15 individual program steps,
which are performed in the order they appear in the program grid
sequence.
When the tool finishes its last program step, it will continue
working. It continues to take samples at the rate of the last program
step until the memory capacity is full, the battery charge is fully
consumed, or the battery is disconnected.
Note: If there is still some memory space remaining in the tool,
reconnecting a battery will activate the tool to start
performing from the very first program step again.

5.2 Create a New Tool Program

Tool sampling programs are created by typing values into the
program grid cells. To completely define a step in the new program,
you must enter values for both rate and duration. The over-run rate is
automatically set to the last entered rate value.
To create a new tool program,
1) To start from a blank program grid, click the Clear All Steps
button to clear the program grid rows if you have values in
them.
2) You can get the program from the connected tool, read a
program from a file, or type the rate and duration values into
the program grid cells.
3) The overrun rate defaults to the rate of the final step in the
program. To define the a specific overrun rate, add a final step
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4)

with that rate and enter any non-zero duration value into that
program grid row, which will be used as the overrun rate.
Save your new program by either programming the tool, or
saving to a file to finish the process.

5.3 Getting Program from a Tool

The sampling rate and duration values that are currently stored in the
program section of the tool memory can be displayed in the program
grid. Viewing these values does not alter the tool program in any
way. For more information on the meaning of these rate and duration
values, see the description at the beginning of this section.
Make sure the tool is connected to the computer first, then click the
Get Program From Tool button to display the rate and duration for
the program steps in the program grid area.

5.4 Reading Program from a File

Tool programs can be saved in files for later use.
To read a program file, press the Read Program File button to
display the File Open dialog window, then select the desired tool
program file (with.prm extension). Click the Open button to
continue, or the Cancel button to quit this operation.
The program steps contained in the file will be displayed in the grid.
This program is not saved on the tool until it is programmed to the
tool (see next point).

5.5 Programming a Tool

When there is no program written to the tool, a default overrun rate
of 30 seconds is used. If the program only has one step (one rate
value), this value is used as the overrun rate.
1)
2)

Create a new program in the grid cells (see section 5.2), or load
a saved program file into the cells.
When you have the steps ready, click the Program Tool
button to save the information. Before saving, it will display
the confirmation dialog box below.
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3)

To permanently erase all data on the tool click Yes (this cannot
be undone). To program the tool without erasing the existing
data, click No. To abort the operation and not erase the tool or
program it, click Cancel.

Note: This is the only place you can erase all data files inside the
tool

5.6 Saving a Program to a File

Program files are typically named using the tool serial number and
a .prm extension at the end.
To save a program to a file,
1) Input the program steps by entering a new program, by reading
from a file, or by viewing the program from a connected tool.
2) Click the Save To File button to display the Save File dialog
window.
3) Select the directory you want to save the program file to.
4) Enter the file name you would like to use in the File Name box
or use the default program file name.
5)
Click the Save button to finish the process, or Cancel button to
quit.

5.7 Printing a Program Report

To print a program,
1)
Input the program steps in the grid area by writing a new
program, getting the program from the connected tool, or by
opening a program from a file.
2)
Click the Print button.
3)
Choose the printer you are sending the program report to.
4)
Click OK button to start printing, or the Cancel button to quit.
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5.8 Redundant Memory

Some PPS gauges include redundant memory which can be used as a
fail-safe in case one or more of the gauge's memory banks are
damaged.
Prior to running a gauge with redundant memory, the gauge must be
set up according the requirements of the next run.
1)

If the gauge has redundant memory then the Mode option will
appear on the right side of the Program tab.

2)

Set the Mode to the selection required for the next job. (see
below for full description of the Mode).

3)

Click the Program Tool button to save the setting to the

gauge.
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Note: Before the mode can be changed, the tool memory must
be erased. Ensure that all jobs on the tool have been
downloaded before proceeding.
Mode Options:

Standard Memory: When set to Standard Memory, the

gauge will act like a typical non-redundant memory gauge.
This means the data will log sequentially, starting at the
beginning of memory and continue through the extra memory,
as if it were one large memory. This quadruples the total
amount of memory available (and hence expands the data
capacity), but NO redundancy occurs.

Redundant Memory: When set to Redundant Memory, the

gauge will simultaneously log identical instances of the data to
four separate memory banks. If one memory is damaged, the
data can be downloaded from any of the other memories

For information on downloading data from a memory gauge with

redundant memory, see Section 4.1.14 Downloading Data From
Redundant Memory

5.9 Pressure Trigger (PPS28 Redundant)

The PPS28 Redundant gauge includes added functionality that
allows you to postpone the start of the job until an appropriate time.
For example, you could plug on the battery, but still have it wait a
certain number of hours before actually beginning logging. A
Pressure Trigger is also included, which postpones the start of the
job until a pressure sample is read which is higher than the pressure
trigger value.
Note: The gauge waits until the delay time has passed. It then
checks the pressure trigger. It does not begin logging until both
requirements are met. For a Delay only, set an automatic pressure
trigger (ie 1 psi). To use only a Pressure Trigger, set the Delay to 0.
To set up the Pressure Trigger:
1) If the gauge is a PPS28-Redundant then Trigger options will
appear on the program page.
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2)

Enter a Pressure Trigger value. A pressure trigger will occur if

pressure is ever higher than the trigger value (but only after the
Delay time has elapsed).

3)

When you have the program steps, Pressure Trigger and Delay
ready, click the Program Tool button to save the information.
Before saving, it will display the Erase confirmation dialog box
below.

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4)

To permanently erase all data on the tool click Yes (this cannot
be undone). To program the tool without erasing the existing
data, click No. To abort the operation and not erase the tool or
program it, click Cancel.

Note: This is the only place you can erase all data files inside the
tool.

5.10 Pressure Trigger (PPS55)

The PPS55 gauge offers a great opportunity to catch sharp pressure
changes, such as the pressure breaking point for reservoir fracturing
operations. The gauge can record up to 500 data points per second.
When the battery is connected to the gauge, it begins logging
normally. It continues following the program until a Pressure
Trigger is reached. A Pressure Trigger occurs when there is a
change in pressure between the current sample and the previous
sample. When a trigger occurs, the tool automatically skips to the
next step in the program. A recommended program would consist of
a long step at 1 second, followed by a short step at a high rate,
followed by another 1 second rate which will act as the default rate
at the end of the program (as seen in the example below). In this
case, the gauge would log at 1 second until a trigger occurs, then it
would complete the high-rate step, before continuing the program as
usual.
Important Note: A trigger will ONLY occur during a 1
sample/second rate, so if you want to utilize the trigger
functionality, enter a sample rate of 1 sample/sec for the step in
which you want a trigger to occur.
To set up the Pressure Trigger:
1) If the gauge is a PPS55 then a Pressure Trigger box will
appear.

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2)

3)

Enter a Pressure Trigger value. A pressure trigger will occur if

pressure changes by this value between two consecutive
sample readings.
When you have the program steps and pressure trigger ready,
click the Program Tool button to save the information.
Before saving, it will display the confirmation dialog box
below.

4)

To permanently erase all data on the tool click Yes (this cannot
be undone). To program the tool without erasing the existing
data, click No. To abort the operation and not erase the tool or
program it, click Cancel.
Note: This is the only place you can erase all data files inside the
tool
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6 SMARTVIEW OPTIONS PAGE

The Options page consists of a set of icons that allow you to
configure some of the function settings in the SmartView software
and perform certain advanced operations. You will find complete
descriptions for the buttons in the next sections.

6.1 Viewing the SmartView Help

The Help button allows you to view the SmartView manual.
To view the SmartView help:
1) Double click the Help icon or click the Help button in the
upper right corner of the main window.
Note: The Help window pops up as a separate window which
allows you to work with the software without any
inconvenience.
2)
3)

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Click the Contents tab title at the upper left corner of the Help
window to view the topic list.
Double click the topic to see the subtopics you are interested
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6.2 Viewing Tool Information

PPS tools are designed to set aside a section of memory that holds
information about the construction materials, calibration date,
memory capacity, etc. This general information is unique to each
gauge, and can be viewed anytime while the gauge is
communicating with the SmartView software.
To view tool information, double click the Tool Info icon to display
tool information as follows:

Enter or edit user notes (up to 2000 characters) in the User Notes
box for future reference if necessary, then click the OK button to
return to the SmartView main window. Any changes made will
automatically update in the tool memory.

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6.3 Adding or Changing Job Information

The Job Information feature allows you to record details about the
source of a data set, such as the well information, test information,
tool information, etc. Adding the job information is optional, and can
be entered anytime in the future.
Job information is entered after a job is finished downloading or
when an existing data file is read. This information is also used to
generate the Summary page of the printed test report.
To add job information into a data file, double click the Job
Information icon to display the following four tabbed information
dialog pages. Enter the applicable information for the job. Then
click the OK button to finish the process.

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Note: Completion information items which are within the depth range of
any gradient stop values will appear on the pressure / temperature
gradient plots (See Section 4.3 Gradient Stops)

The information entered on these tabs is saved as a separate file

with the same name as the original data file, but with a .job
extension.
To export the job information to an MS Excel CSV file, click the
SaveAsExcel button.
To import the information from an existing job file (linked to
another data file), click the Import button and select the job info file
you want to import.
Note: If you previously opened a data file or downloaded a job and
entered job information, some of the blank areas shown here
may already contain default values. (This auto-fill feature
saves you time by eliminating the need to retype the same
information.)

6.4 Connecting a New Tool

When a different tool is connected to the computer, SmartView
should be informed of this. To reconnect, double click the Connect
New Tool icon or the Connect New Tool button on the upper right
corner of the main window to establish the connection.
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6.5 Adding a Start Time

Please refer to section 4.1.5 Adding a Start Time to the Data of this
manual for details.

6.6 Changing Units Setting

There are numbers of measurement types used by SmartView which
can be in different units. To change the units setting for any of these
measurement types, double click the Units Setting icon to display
the following dialog window:

Click the corresponding radio button to select whichever units are

preferred, then click OK to apply the new units. Click Cancel to
abort the change.
Decimal Places for Pressure/Temperature is the number of
decimal places used for displaying measurement values in the data
grid, data file and for reporting.

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Note: For the Pressure Units, the letters a and g following the
units stand for absolute (the exact pressure measured by
the sensor) and gauge (shifted pressure measurements to
account for atmospheric pressure, see Section 6.10 Changing
Atmospheric Pressure Setting).

6.7 Changing Startup Settings

By default, when SmartView is run, it will scan for a gauge
connected to a USB interface box. If it doesn't find a gauge, it will
display a warning message. The Startup Settings option allows you
to disable this automatic scanning.
To change the startup settings:
1) Double click the Startup Settings icon to display the
following dialog:

2)

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Select the preferred option and click the OK button to change

the start-up settings, or click Cancel to abort the change.

Select Do Not Detect Tool to disable start-up scanning for

a USB interface box and a gauge. When SmartView starts,
it will not detect the gauge. To tell SmartView to
communicate with the gauge, click Connect New Tool.

Select Detect Tool to enable start-up scanning for a USB

interface box. SmartView will automatically communicate
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6.8 Changing Working Directory

The working directory is the location in the computer where all files
created by SmartView are to be stored at and retrieved from. If you
prefer another default folder to save your data files, create the new
directory or folder (if necessary) and set it as your working directory.
To change the working directory:
1) Double click the Working Directory icon to display the
following dialog window:

2)

Browse to the preferred folder and select it. If the folder does
not exist, select a location for the new folder and click Make
New Folder. Enter a name for the folder and select that folder.

3)

Click OK to set the selected folder as the new default working

directory, or click Cancel to abort the change

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6.9 Changing Print Settings

This setting is used to modify settings for printing/saving reports.
To modify print settings, double click the Print Settings icon to
display the Print Settings window. Make the required changes and
click OK at accept the settings, or click Cancel to abort.

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PDF Resolution: This setting is the resolution of the pdf

file that is saved when doing a report. A higher PDF
Resolution value will provide a clearer pdf file but will
increase the file size. 300 dpi is the recommended settings.

Report File: In some cases, the default report layout may

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click the
button at the end of the Report File box to
open a file selection list, then select another .rav file.
Note: If you need a customized report template (i.e. to
include your company logo), please contact us at
[email protected]

Service Company Info (For Report): This information is

used on the cover page of the report (see Section 4.1.10
Printing a Report)

Service Company ERCB code: The service company code

used for creating PAS files. (see Section 6.16 Alberta
ERCB PAS File Export)

6.10 Changing Atmospheric Pressure Settings

This setting is used to make the conversion between the gauge and
absolute pressure values (see Section 6.6 Changing Units Settings).
To change the atmosphere pressure settings:
1) Double click the Atmos. Pressure icon to display the following
dialog.

2) Enter the value of the Atmosphere Pressure, and then click the
OK button. To abort the change, click Cancel.

6.11 Changing Date and Time Format

This setting is used to change the date and time formats to
accommodate customers' needs in different countries.
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To change date and time format:

1) Double click the Time Format icon to display the following
dialog:

2) Click the arrow button for Date and Time format respectively to
select the required format. Then click the OK button. Click
Cancel to abort the change.

6.12 Diagnostics
This option allows you to evaluate the tool quickly. The Diagnostics
window displays all of the relevant data measurements available to
the tool (ie Most gauges contain pressure and temperature; PPS63
and PPS71 can also include RTD, CCL, revolutions, gamma; PPS78
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To diagnose the tool:

1) Double click Diagnostics to display the Diagnostics dialog:
2) Select a sampling frequency (1, 3, 5, 10, 20 or 30 seconds)
from the drop down list.
3) Click the Start button to begin sampling. Measurement values
will be displayed in the corresponding text boxes, as well as
the related counts.
4) While sampling, a beep sounds after each sample is received.
To disable this option, select Silent Mode.
5) Click the Stop button to end.
6) Click the Close button to close the Diagnostics window.
Note: Under rare circumstances "Bad CRC" pressure and
temperature values/counts may be displayed in the text boxes.
If this occurs you should Stop and Close the Diagnostics
window, perform the operation described in section 6.4
Connecting a New Tool and then repeat the diagnostics. If
"Bad CRC" values/counts continue to be displayed there may
be a communication problem with the tool.

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6.13 Tool Dumping

In some rare cases, you may need to dump the complete memory of
a tool into a file and sent it back to PPS for troubleshooting analysis
or maintenance.
Double click on the Tool Dump icon, select a filename and click
Save. A status window will appear on the screen indicating the
progress as it saves.
Note: This operation may take a long time to finish!

6.14 Recompensate
This option allows you to shift or multiply the pressure and
temperature values. However, Recompensation is just a temporary
fix method and should not be used as a substitute for scheduled
gauge recalibration.
To shift data:
1) Double click the Recompensate icon to display the following
dialog:

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2)
3)

Choose the Shift values radio button, then enter the pressure
and temperature shift parameters in the corresponding boxes.
Click OK button to start the data recompensation.
Note: Positive values will be added to the original data, and
negative values will be subtracted from the data.

To multiply data:
1) Press the Recompensate icon, then choose the Multiply
values radio button.
2) Enter the required pressure and temperature multiplier
parameters in the corresponding boxes.
3) Click OK to start the recompensation.

Note: Values greater than 1 will amplify the original data, and
values smaller than 1 will reduce the data.

6.15 Rec Utilities

The Rec Utilities functions are designed to help users deal with
issues which might be encountered in doing reports and data
analysis.
6.15.1 How to synchronize files if the sampling rates in
two gauges are different
When running multiple gauges in tandem, the operator should
always program the gauges with an identical sampling rate. When
this requirement is overlooked prior to the job, file synchronization
can help correct the discrepancy in sample rate. For example, the
top gauge may have a 5 seconds/sample rate and the bottom gauge
may have a 30 seconds/sample rate. The top gauge will generate a
file with five times more samples than the bottom gauge since the
top gauge runs five times faster. This will cause problems with
comparing the data and with printing the two files head to head in
two columns in the report.
In dealing with this issue, the Synchronize Sampling Rate utility
can take files from two gauges with different sampling rates and
create new files with a synchronized sample rate.
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To synchronize files:
1) Select the first file by clicking the Load File button to the right
of the REC File 1 text box.
2) Select the second file by clicking the Load File button to the
right of the REC File 2 text box.
3) Click the Synchronize button. Two new files with the same
sampling rate will be generated and placed in the directory
containing the original files.
Note: The new filenames will be similar to the original
filenames, but with the word "synchronized" inserted.

6.15.2 How to make a file start from zero elapsed time

The Normalize Time function is designed for shifting the elapsed
time to start from 0. For example, if a data file is edited to remove a
section of data from the beginning, then the elapsed time will no
longer start from 0. Normalizing the data will adjust the start time
and the elapsed time to ensure the time starts from 0, but without
affecting the relative real-time of the data.

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To make the starting time zero:

1) Select the target file by clicking the Load File button to the
right of the REC File text box.
2) Click the Normalize button. A new file will be generated with
elapsed time starting from zero.
Note: The new filename will be similar to the original
filename, but with the word "normalized" inserted.

6.15.3 How to make a file start from a specific elapsed

time
Users may want to make a file's elapsed time start from a specific
time. The "Denormalize Time" function can serve this purpose.
Note: The target file should contain a start-time before this
operation is performed

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To set the elapsed starting time to a specific time:

1)
Select the target file by clicking the Load File button to the
right of the REC File text box.
2)
Select the new start time using the date and time boxes
showing date and time respectively.
3)
Click the "Denormalize" button. A new file will be
generated with elapsed time starting from the new time.
Note: The new filename will be similar to the original filename, but
with the word "denormalized " inserted.
6.15.4 How to merge files
Data files are sometimes required to be merged (for example, if a
battery is replaced during the middle of a job, the job will be split
over two files. The Merge Files functionality can combine the files.

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To merge files:
1)
Click the Add button to add two or more files to be merged.
Use the Remove button to remove a selected file from the
list or the Clear button to remove all files from the list.
2)
Select a Merge Type:
Calendar time: Merges based on the calendar
time. For example, if the second file starts 24
hours after the first file and the first file is 1 hour
long, then there will be a 23 hour break inserted
into the data at the merge point.
Elapsed time: Merges the files so they occur one
after the other with no split in between.
3)
Click the "Merge" button to merge all files into one file.
Note: The new filename will be similar to the first filename, but with
the word "merged " inserted.

6.16 Alberta ERCB/EUB PAS File Export

PPS SmartView software offers the PAS file format export, which
can be used to submit the test results to the Energy Resources
Conservation Board (formerly Alberta Energy & Utilities Board).
To export the report:
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1)
2)

Switch to metric units (kPaa, degC, m) before continuing.

Double click the ERCB/EUB PAS File icon to display the
PAS file format selection dialog window.

3)

Choose either PAS-GRD File 4.0 format or PAS-TRG File

4.0 format to display the chart below:

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Note: For the PAS-GRD format, you must have your gradient
stops defined before exporting the PAS file. In addition, any
prior information entered in the job info will be imported
into the PAS file too.
4)
5)
6)
7)

Import data fields from other jobs by clicking the Import

button or type information in manually.
Click the Export as PAS file button to export the PAS file.
Click the OK button to save the information and close the
window, Or
Click the Cancel button to close the window without saving
the changes.
Note: The PAS file dialog contains three types of data fields:
mandatory, conditional and optional. Mandatory fields
must always be completed. Conditional fields might be
either mandatory or optional depending on the contents of
other fields. Before saving the file, click the Validate
button to check for business rules imposed by Alberta
ERCB. If there are errors, a full list will be displayed in the
text area at the bottom of the window.
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6.17 Gradients Equation

PPS SmartView provides two different methods of calculating
gradients. To change which equation is used, double click the
Gradients Equation icon to display the following dialog window,
then select the appropriate option and click OK:

The difference between these options is explained below. "Pg[n]"

represents a Pressure Gradient point (For more information on
creating gradient points, see Section 4.3 Gradient Stops). "Dg[n]"
represents the Depth value of the same gradient point.

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Point-To-Point: [ (Pg[n]-Pg[n-1]) / (Dg[n]-Dg[n-1]) ] This

formula is the standard method. It calculates each
gradient point based on the difference between that gradient
point's measurements and the previous gradient point's
measurements.

Lowest-Point-To-Point: [ (Pg[n]-Pg[0]) / (Dg[n]-Dg[0]) ]

This formula calculates each gradient point based on the
difference between that gradient point's measurements and
the measurements of the gradient point at the LOWEST
depth. In the equation, Dg[0] is the gradient point at the
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6.18 Viewing Logger Information

For PPS31M (Multi-Channel Pressure Logger) and
PPS31MB (Multi-Channel Pressure Logger with Bluetooth) only
The battery, clock and display units settings for the PPS31M and
PPM31MB loggers can be accessed anytime the logger is
communicating with the SmartView software in "Logger" tool mode
(See Section 2.2.2 Connecting SmartView to a Logger).
To view the logger information, double click the Logger Info icon
to display the following dialog window:

Note: Modifications of any of these options (ie after using the Reset
or Sync to Computer buttons or changing the units settings) are
ONLY updated when the OK button is used to return to the
SmartView main window.
Battery Management:
This section is used to monitor the condition of the battery in the
logger. When the battery is replaced, the Total (Ah) value should be
set to the capacity of the new battery. Clicking the Reset button then
causes the current Total (Ah) value to be stored in the logger when
OK is clicked
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Real Time Clock:

This section is used to monitor the real time clock in the logger.
Clicking the Sync to Computer button will cause the logger's date
and time to synchronize with the current date and time of the
computer running SmartView when OK is clicked.
LCD Display Units:
This section is used to change the units setting for the pressure and
temperature data reported by the logger. Any changes made to the
units will be updated in the logger when OK is clicked.

6.19 Remote Diagnostics

Remote Diagnostics allows a PPS support person to assist you with
operating your computer. (You must pre-arrange for assistance by
contacting a PPS support person).
To start Remote Diagnostics:
1. Double click the Remote Diagnostics icon. The following
dialog window will be displayed:

2.
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3.

4.

Once the PPS support person has indicated (by telephone) that a
Remote Diagnostics connection is available you may click on
the Connect button.
Once a successful connection has been established the Remote
Diagnostics dialog will disappear and your computer's mouse,
keyboard and monitor will become "shared" with the PPS
support person.

To stop Remote Diagnostics:

1. Once the PPS support person has finished assisting you, they
will normally "return" control of your computer's mouse,
keyboard and monitor to you. Once they have done so the
Remote Diagnostics dialog will reappear. To close the Remote
Diagnostics, click the Close button shown below:

2.

Or, to take back control of your computer right-away you can

right-click on the purple Telephone icon in your system tray and
select the Exit option as shown below:

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7 PRODUCT MAINTENANCE
The products must be well maintained in order to obtain the best
results, and two levels of maintenance should be implemented: field
maintenance and manufacturers maintenance.

7.1 Field Maintenance

For Gauges (PPS25/PPS51, PPS52, PPS55, PPS61, PPS62,
PPS28, PPS63 and PPS71)
The following regular maintenance should be implemented before
each time they run the tasks:

Replace the exposed o-rings to protect the gauges from

potential damage caused by the o-ring failure.
Check the functionality of the gauge before putting it into the
well. You can download some data to check if the gauge is in
good condition. Or, use the Diagnostics function (on the
SmartView Options page) to check your gauges.
Check the battery pack voltage using the battery tester.
The lowest voltage required is 3.2V, so make sure the battery
has enough power to support the gauges performance.
Clean the threads and check for any damage.

All threads should be greased after each time they run.

For PPS31 Loggers

The following regular maintenance should be implemented before
each time they run:

Check the loggers functionality before attaching it to the

wellhead. You can download and record some data to check if
the logger is in good condition. Or, use the Diagnostics
function (on the SmartView Options page) to check your
loggers.
Clean the threads and check for any damage.

All threads should be greased after each time they run.

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7.2 Manufacturers Maintenance

The manufacturers maintenance is implemented at PPS
manufacturing shop or the authorized representative locations. The
following maintenance services are performed:

Check the electronic components and sensors for defections.

Correct the data problems (spiking or loss of data).
Correct the gauge communication errors.

In addition, we recommend returning the gauges for recalibration at

least once a year to keep them in the best condition and performance.

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8 TROUBLESHOOTING
8.1 Hardware Problems
Symptom
LED does not
flash after the
battery is
installed

SmartView
software doesnt
detect the gauge,
or
the gauge was
detected, but it
stopped
communicating

Data recorded to
memory is noisy
Data is out of the
gauge
specification

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Possible problem
Battery was not
installed correctly.

Solution
Unplug the battery and plug
it back in again.

Not enough power.

Change the battery.

LED on battery is not

working.
Gauge is defective.

Check LED.

Memory is Full.
Gauge is not properly
connected to the
computer.
COM port is locked.
Software or drivers
are corrupt or
damaged
COM port defective.
Try another device
on the same port to
confirm.
Interface box is
defective.
Gauge is defective.
(Try connecting to
another gauge to
confirm)
Low voltage to the
transducer

Return the gauge or interface

box to the manufacturer.
Erase the memory.
Make sure the gauge is
connected according to the
instructions. Refer to section
2.2 for more information.
Reboot computer and restart
the software.
Upgrade to latest software
version or reinstall (ensure
USB devices disconnected).
Have the port repaired or use
a different port or computer.

Use another interface box.

Return the gauge or interface
box to the manufacturer.

Check the battery voltage.

Use the Diagnostics function
to check if the gauge is
sending the correct data,
verify with the calibration
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8.2 Software Problems

Data page
Symptom
The
Download
button is
disabled
All buttons
except
Download,
Read File and
Uncompress
are disabled
Selection
Start,
Selection End,
Add Gradient
and Add
Event buttons
are disabled
Delete from
the beginning
to the clicked
point and
Delete from
the clicked
point to the
end radio
buttons in the
Filter dialog
are disabled
Delete
selection radio
button in the
Filter dialog is
disabled

Possible
problem
Communicati
on with the
gauge was
not
established
No active
data file is
loaded.

Solution

No active
data file is
loaded.
No point is
clicked in the
graph.

Download a data file from the gauge or

read data from the file.

No point is
clicked in the
graph.

Close the Filter dialog, click on the

graph to select a data point and then
open the Filter dialog again.

No selection
is defined in
the graph.

Close Filter dialog, define the selection

(refer to Section 4.1.6 for more
information) and then open the Filter
dialog again.

Follow the troubleshooting tips in the

hardware section above to make sure
the gauge is connected properly.

Follow the troubleshooting tips in the

hardware section above to make sure
the gauge is connected properly.

Click on the graph to select a data point.

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Program page
Symptom
The Get
Program
From Tool
and
Program
Tool buttons
are disabled
The Save To
File and
Print
buttons are
disabled

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Possible
problem
Communication
with the gauge
was not
established

Solution

No program is
active.

Define at least one program or

read a program from the file.

Follow the troubleshooting tips

in the hardware section above to
make sure the gauge is
connected properly.

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APPENDIX A. CARING FOR PPS

SERIES GAUGES
General Caring:
1. Before using:
Battery checking:
(Using battery tester)
The voltage should be over 3.2V when the button
is pushed.
Plug in the battery to check gauges condition
1. Batterys LED should flashes 16 times
2. Using Diagnostics function from Smart View to
check the pressure, temperature and time.
2. After using:
Keep replacing the O-ring of the battery housing
every time after using.
Check the seal faces of both battery housing and
gauge housing. (Should be no scratches, see
Figure 1 below)

Figure 1
3. When the gauge has been used for one year, send
back to PPS for re-calibration and maintenance.
4. Choosing the right size wrench to take off the battery
housing:
5/8 wrench for 3/4 housing
1-1/16 wench for 1-1/4 housing
5. Using the special tool to take off sensor protector.
(See Figure 2 below)
Figure 2
Important: Do not touch the sensors diaphragm that is easy to be
damaged.
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PPS25 Gauge Check List

To ensure reliability of the gauges please complete this check list
before/after every use.
A. Check Each Time BEFORE Running the Gauge Into The
Well:

O-rings and Backup rings:

According to Table 1 below, select the appropriate type
of o-ring for the expected pressure/temperature range
and H2S concentration
Install all o-rings in the correct positions (Figure 1)

H2S% or
CO2 %

Pressure Temperature
Range(Psi)
Range(C)

O-ring
#1
HNBR
80

O-ring
#2

1.5k,3k

<80

6k-20k

<177

Viton 90

Aflas 90

2-10

1.5k-20k

<177

Chemraz

Chemraz

>10

1.5k-20k

<177

Chemraz

Chemraz

HNBR80

Table 1: O-ring Choices under different conditions

O-ring #1 size 014

O-ring #2 size 014

0.75 PPS25 Gauge

O-ring #1 size 212

O-ring #2 size 212

1.25 PPS25 Gauge

Figure 1: O-ring Position for 0.75&1.25 PPS25 Gauges

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Bomb
Well
Not
Necessary
Not
Necessary
Not
Necessary
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How to install o-rings (Figure 2):

1.
Apply o-ring grease
2.
Clean o-ring groove and attach a plastic tube to
protect the thread
3.
As shown in the figure below, use 2 wires to
install the o-ring. (Ensure the wire used for this
purpose will not damage the o-ring).
4.
Apply o-ring grease to cover o-rings.

Figure 2: How to install o-ring

Battery:
Check the batterys temperature range; it will be used
up to _____C
Battery Depassivation: Check battery voltage using a
battery tester, if the voltage value is low: plug battery
in the battery tester and then push the black button for
10 seconds. Repeat this step again if the battery voltage
did not return to its original value specified on the
battery label.

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The LED on the battery flashed 16 times when powered

on:

Function Check:
Plug in the battery and run a bench test for 2 minutes, then
download Data File from Smart View to check:
Pressure

Temperature

Time

Note: Make sure the pressure value is close to the atmospheric

pressure (101.3 kPa, 14.3 psi) and the temperature value is close
to the ambient temperature. The both values must be correct.
B. Check Each Time AFTER Pulling the Gauge Out of The
Well:

O-ring & O-ring Groove:

Take off o-rings

Check o-ring groove

Thread of:
Gauge housing

Battery housing

Bullnose

Crossover

Polished Bore:
Check the battery housing bore for scratches and
uneven surfaces.

Good Condition

Bad Condition

Figure 3: Polished Bore Check

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Sensor Diaphragm:
Visually check for any deformations
Function Check:
Plug in the battery and run a pre-job test for 2 minutes, then
download Data File using Smart View and check:

Pressure

Temperature

Time

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PPS28 Gauge Check List

* To ensure the reliability of the gauges please use this check list
before/after every use.
A. Check Each Time BEFORE Running the Gauge Into The
Well:

Preparing the Bullnose &Buffer Oil Tube (Figure 1):

Step 1: Prepare the Bullnose by filling it half way with
O-ring grease
Step 2: Purge the Buffer Oil Tube using Silicone-oil
and a syringe, by first unscrewing the Buffer
Oil Tube from the Pressure-Sub
With the syringe fill the inside of the PressureSub with Silicone-oil
Step 3: Screw the Buffer Oil Tube to the Pressure-Sub
Screw the Bullnose to the Pressure-Sub
Clean off any excess O-ring grease

Step 1
OIL COMES
OUT

Step 2

Step 3

Figure 1
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O-rings:
According to Table 1, select the appropriate type of oring for the expected pressure/temperature range and
H2S concentration
Install all o-rings in the correct positions (Figure 2)

PPS28-177C/200C (1.27)
C-ring

O-ring #1 size 119

O-ring size 118

O-ring #2 size 119

PPS28-150C/177C (1.25)

O-ring #1 size 212

O-ring size 118

O-ring #2 size 212

PPS28-177C/200C (0.75)

C-ring

O-ring size 014

O-ring #1 size 014

O-ring #2 size 014

Figure 2
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H2S% or
CO2 %

Pressure
Range(Psi)

Temperature
Range(C)

O-ring #1

O-ring #2

< 25k

<200

Viton 90

Aflas 90

2-10

< 25k

<200

Chemraz

Chemraz

>10

< 25k
<200
Chemraz
Chemraz
Table 1: O-ring Choices under different conditions

Bomb Well
Not
Necessary
Not
Necessary
Necessary

How to install o-rings (Figure 3):

1. Apply o-ring grease.
2. Clean o-ring groove and attach a plastic tube to
protect the thread.
3. As shown in the figure below, use 2 wires to
install the o-ring. (Ensure the wire used for this
purpose will not damage the o-ring).
4. Apply o-ring grease to cover o-rings.

Figure 3: How to install o-ring

Battery:
Check the batterys temperature range; it will be
used up to _____C
Battery Depassivation: Check battery voltage using a
battery tester, if the voltage value is low: plug battery
in the battery tester and then push the black button
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for 10 seconds. Repeat this step if the battery voltage

did not return to its original value specified on the
battery label.

Figure 4: Battery Depassivation

The LED on the battery flashed 16 times when
powered on:

Function Check:
Plug in the battery and run a pre-job test for 2 minutes; then
download Data File using Smart View and check:
Pressure

Temperature

Time

Note: Make sure the pressure value is close to the atmospheric

pressure (101.3 kPa, 14.3 psi) and the temperature value is close
to the ambient temperature. The both values must be correct.
B. Check Each Time AFTER Taking the Gauge Out From The
Well:

Clean the Buffer Oil Tube:

Soak the Buffer Oil Tube in a Varsol solution, then
refill with Silicone-oil using a syringe. Any excess oil
should become visible flowing out of the tube,
otherwise the inside of the tube may have become
blocked.

O-ring & O-ring Groove:

Take off o-rings

Check o-ring groove

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Thread of:
Gauge housing

Battery housing

Bullnose

Crossover

Polished Bore:
Check the battery housing bore for scratches and
uneven surfaces. (Figure 5)

Good Condition

Bad Condition

Figure 5: Polished Bore Check

Function Check:
Plug in the battery and run a bench test for 2 minutes, then
download Data File using Smart View and check:
Pressure

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PPS31 Gauge Check List

Display check:
Turn on the power to check the display. If the display works
regularly, it will sleep when the black button is pushed.
Push again the black button to restart the display.
The Crossover and the gauge housing should be tied up.

O-ring For Logger Crossover

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Be sure that the screw is

unscrewed every time before
taking off the cover.

O-ring 242
Important For Waterproof &Sealing

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APPENDIX B. GAUGE-SPECIFIC
INFORMATION
PPS71 - Geothermal memory gauge:
The PPS71 Geothermal memory gauge measures pressure &
temperature, RTD temperature, CCL, flow rate, and gamma rays.
When downloading data or saving data to a file, the resulting rec file
will contain pressure, RTD temperature, CCL, flow rate, and gamma
rays (some gauges may not contain all modules).
CAUTION: Our robust electronics combined with vacuum
flask technology allows the PPS71 Geothermal Memory Gauge to
perform at up to 350C (662F). However, when operating the tool
at high temperatures (above 177C, 350F), do not operate it longer
than the maximum run-time shown in the following chart. Doing so
could cause irrecoverable damage to the gauge.

Maximum temperature during run

350C (662F)
300C (572F)
250C (482F)
200C (392F)
180C (256F)

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Maximum run-time
4 hours
6 hours
8 hours
10 hours
12 hours