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RPC EXPLORER TM
USER MANUAL
P/N: BM-RPCEXPL-00
March 2007
Revision A
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Record of RevisionsRevision Description Date
Original (O) Initial Release September 2006
A PRN’s 2390 & 2066 to implement changes for this
new release 1.07
March, 2007
Copyright NoticeThis document contains information proprietary to eProduction Solutions® (eP),with all rights reserved worldwide. Any reproduction or disclosure of this
publication, or any part hereof, to persons other than eP personnel or RPC
Explorer customers is strictly prohibited, except by written permission of eProduction Solutions, 22001 North Park Drive, Kingwood, Texas 77339-3804.
Unauthorized disclosure, reproduction, or translation of this publication will result in
eP exercising the maximum possible legal action against all persons and/ororganizations involved.
DisclaimereProduction Solutions makes no representations or warranties with respect tothe contents hereof. Further, eProduction Solutions reserves the right to revisethis publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to
notify any person or organization of such revision or changes.
The following products and organizations have been mentioned in this
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Documentation NomenclatureThis manual uses the following protocol to present information:
Bold characters set apart keystrokes that must be pressed on the keyboard ornumeric keypad for a defined action or input.
Italicized characters set apart computer generated screens or boxes on the monitor
or display that require a response from the user.
The <Keyname> notation refers to a specific key on the keyboard or keypad. Forexample, <Ctrl> refers to a control key labeled “Ctrl.”
The <Keyname1> + <Keyname2> notation means that two keys must be
pressed at the same time. The user does this by holding down one key and pressingthe other key. Situations in which this occurs usually include the <Shift>, <Alt>,
or the <Ctrl> keys.
The DOS® Operating System, used on IBM® and compatible computers, does not
differentiate between upper and lower case characters. DOS commands in this
manual appear in lower case and bold type.
Microsoft WindowsThe expression “click” instructs the user to push the left button on the computermouse when the curser is over the referenced Window button displayed on the
screen.
The phrase “choose” followed by a command in bold text means that the cursor is
to be moved to the command in question and left-mouse click.
A trailing right bracket followed by another command indicates to highlight the firstcommand, move the cursor to the right, and highlight the second command. For
example:
Choose File > Open filename
Data ConventionsIn certain instances, this manual sets specific information aside from the normal
format of the text. This is done to attract the attention of the reader. This manualuses the terms, “Note,” “Caution” and “Warning.”
Note: The note highlights information that benefits the reader.
Caution: A caution denotes conditions under which lack of care or attention to
instruc tions cou ld result in damage to equipment.
WARNI NG: A w arning tells of a situation in w hich lack of care orattention to instructions could result in injury or death to
personnel.
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Table of Contents
List of Paragraphs
Introduction..............................................................................................1 Features ..................................................................................................1 Compatibility ............................................................................................1
Product Usage................................................................................................... 1 System Requirements ........................................................................................ 1
Management Utilities .................................................................................2 Well Management.............................................................................................. 2 File Management ............................................................................................... 2
Installation and Setup...............................................................................3 Download Instructions ...............................................................................3 Starting RPC Explorer ................................................................................7 Company and Location Setup......................................................................8
Adding a Company ............................................................................................ 8 Adding a Location.............................................................................................. 9
Well (RPC) Setup ....................................................................................10 Adding a Well ..................................................................................................10 Well Configuration Screens ................................................................................11 Well Properties ...............................................................................................11 Serial Properties .............................................................................................12 Dial Up Properties ...........................................................................................13 Internet ....................................................................................................... 13 CDPD* Modem.............................................................................................. 13 Analog Modem.............................................................................................. 14
RPC Communication ................................................................................ 14 Serial/Hardwire Connection................................................................................14 Network/Remote Connection..............................................................................15 Communication Indicator...................................................................................15
Application Screens.................................................................................16 Main Screen ...........................................................................................16 Well Control Panel ...................................................................................17
Dynagraph Button ............................................................................................17 Dynagraph Display Screen Variable Items...........................................................18
“Event” Collection Type Dynagraph.........................................................18 “Fault” Collection Type Dynagraph..........................................................19
Dyno Card Data Requested for Load Cards..........................................................20 Dyno Card Data Requested for Percent Cards .....................................................20 Dynagraph Display Screen Function Buttons .......................................................21
Keypad Button .................................................................................................24 Load vs. Time Button........................................................................................25 Fault List Button...............................................................................................26 Parameter Group Button....................................................................................27 Display Values ................................................................................................27 Display Functions ............................................................................................27 Modifying Parameters with Parameter Group Screens ...........................................28 Analog Input ..................................................................................................29 Air Balance.....................................................................................................29 Cycle Runtime ................................................................................................29
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Daily Average.................................................................................................30 Digital Input/Output ........................................................................................30 Load .............................................................................................................30 POC ..............................................................................................................31 RPC Setup .....................................................................................................31 RPC Status.....................................................................................................31 Sensor ..........................................................................................................32
POC <-> File (Upload/Download) Button .............................................................32 Download to File .............................................................................................32 Upload to Unit ................................................................................................33
Dynagraph Card Customization .............................................................. 34 Menu Options .........................................................................................34 Maximize…:............................................................................................36 Customization Dialog…:............................................................................36
General Tab: ...................................................................................................37 Plot Tab:.........................................................................................................37 Subsets Tab: ...................................................................................................38 Axis Tab: ........................................................................................................38 Font Tab: ........................................................................................................39 Color Tab:.......................................................................................................39 Style Tab: .......................................................................................................40 Action Buttons .................................................................................................40
Export Dialog…: ......................................................................................41 Help:.....................................................................................................42
Program Maintenance............................................................................. 43 Program Repair.......................................................................................44 Program Removal....................................................................................46
File formats ............................................................................................ 48 .CDF (CAC Format)..................................................................................48
.CDF Format from old RPC Configuration Manager.................................................48 .DYN (RodDiag) ......................................................................................49 .DAT......................................................................................................50
I ndex ................................................................................................ A List of Tables
Table 1: Position Data (P619) Values .............................................................20 Table 2: CAC Format ...................................................................................48 Table 3: RodDiag Format Print Command Line.................................................49 Table 4: Nabla Format Example.....................................................................50 Table 5: Format of *.dy;na and *.csv files ......................................................50
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Introduction
RPC ExplorerTM is a standalone software program that communicates directly with a
Rod Pump Controller (RPC). RPC Explorer has the ability to upload and download
parameter values to the Rod Pump Controller and replaces RPC Configuration
Manager Software.This document defines how to use the RPC Explorer program and was written forPart Number PC54-00019-00. Please check eProduction Solutions® (eP) customer
website at www.ep-solutions.com to ensure you have the latest manual updatesand software version.
Features
RPC Explorer has the following features:
• Ability to Display, Save, Replay and Print Dynagraph card data
• Remote Keypad display
• Upload and Download Parameter database
• Error/Fault Status display
• Load vs. Time display
• Parameter Group displays, including Analog Input, Air Balance, Cycle Runtime,
Daily Runtime, Digital Input/Output (DIO), Load, Pump Off Control (POC),Sensors, RPC Setup, and RPC Status
• Direct communication through RS-232, Radio, CDPD or Network
Compatibility
RPC Explorer software is designed for Windows 2000 or Windows XP. The data
format of RPC Explorer is compatible to the standard windows editor and/or
spreadsheet. RPC Explorer communicates via eP proprietary protocols, 8500 or8550, and is compatible with RPCs using one of these methods.
Product Usage
The software can be used to configure and monitor the following Rod Pump
Controllers made by eProduction Solutions:
• RPC 8xxx Series (“xxx” can be any number)
• M-2000 (All versions)• ePIC
• iBEAM
System Requirements
For installation, RPC Explorer typically requires 11.2MB of disk space in a Windows2000 or Windows XP environment.
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Management Utilities
Well Management
To help identify different wells, RPCExplorer lists them first by company
and then by location. Each companymay contain many locations. Each
location may contain many wells. Thelists appear on the left side of the initial
screen. They are alphanumeric andhave a hierarchy of company, location
and then well.
Companies, locations and wells areconfigured independently, and can be saved, renamed, copied, pasted, and deleted.
File Management
To ease data retrieval, each company, location, and well created in RPC Explorer isrepresented by a directory with the same name. These directories fall under themain directory where RPC Explorer is installed. If RPC Explorer is installed under
your Program Files in a directory titled “eProduction Solutions Inc,” for example,
data files related to a specific well are stored in that well’s directory, as follows:
• C:\Program Files\eProduction Solution Inc\RPCExplorer\Company\Location\Well\ Filename (“Filename” is the user-definedname of the data file)
• Using the picture above as an example, a file for the highlighted unit, “8800 Unit#3,” can be found under the RPC Explorer Install Directory, as follows:
• …\Shevronico\West Plain\8800 Unit #3\Filename
Dynagraph files are stored in a separate directory, titled “Dynagraph,” under thewell directory, as follows:
• …\Company\Location\Well\Dynagraph\Filename
NOTE: All file names should be meaningful enough to be easily identified.
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Installation and Setup
The first step in installing RPC Explorer is to download or install it from disk to your
computer as you would any software program. After starting the program, the wells
to be monitored are configured through their RPCs under a designated company
and location. The final step is to establish communication between the program andthe RPCs.
Download Instructions
The following steps will download RPC Explorer to most computers. If you havedifficulty with these steps, software download instructions for your computer are
available in your Operating System’s User Manual or Help files.
1. Insert the RPC Explorer CD into your computer’s CD drive and use the Run command under your computer’s Start Menu to browse the CD’s files. If the
program was downloaded, browse to find the program directory
and then go to step 2.
2. Browse to find the file labeled “Setup.exe” and double click on it, or
its icon (shown on the right), to implement the InstallShield
Wizard .
3. When theWizard’s
Welcome screen
(shown on theright) appears,select Next.
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4. The Destination
Folder screen
appears next. Itallows you to
select an InstallDirectory. If the
directory shown isacceptable, click
Next.
5. If anotherdirectory is
desired, clickChange… to call
up a screen titled “Change Current
DestinationFolder.” If
changing folders,
browse in the
“Change…” screenuntil the correctfolder is located
and then clickOK.
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6. You can also click
on the New
Folder Icon andcreate a new
folder to installthe program into.
7. The next screenis the
InstallationStartup screen
shown on theright. Unless
reinstalling theprogram after
experiencing
configurationproblems, click
Install on thisscreen. The
installationprocess
automaticallyexecutes
through twoscreens before the final screen appears.
NOTE: The “MDAC Patch” option is recommended if a database access problem occurs after anormal installation. The MDAC patch repairs corrupted Windows XPTM Microsoft® Data Access Component (MDAC) files that may prevent RPC Explorer from accessingnecessary database components. It is recommended that you select the MDAC Patchoption only after a problem has been observed.
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8. On the final
screen the words
“InstallShieldWizard
Completed” areshown (see
picture on right).Select Finish on
this screen tocomplete the
installationprocess.
9. Unless otherwise specified, the program automatically creates and loadsunder a directory called “RPC Explorer,” as follows:
♦ C:\Program Files\eProduction Solutions Inc\RPC Explorer\Oilfield Products
NOTE: RPC Explorer may require a reboot to run properly when first installed. If prompted,reboot the computer before running the program.
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Starting RPC Explorer
A mouse click on the RPC Explorer icon on your computer desktop
(shown to the right) or on the program name in your Programs List willbring up the initial screen shown below.
The first time the program is run, a dialogbox will appear for you to select the native
language of the program. Choices are
English or Spanish. Use the down arrow ayour mouse to select the desired langu
This can be changed later in the Settings –Language menu item.
ndage.
After companies, locations, and wells are configured in RPC Explorer, the left paneof the initial screen displays lists of configured companies and their locations. The
right pane of the initial screen displays icons for each well found at a selected
location. See “Main Screen” under the applications screen section of this manual forfurther details.
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Company and Location Setup
Once downloaded, RPC Explorer can be setup to monitor one or more wells. Wells
are organized by company and then by location. For this reason, the company andlocation are added before a well or RPC is configured in RPC Explorer. Following are
the instructions for entering these identifiers:
Adding a Company
RPC Explorer supports several companies at one time. Perform the following steps
to add a company name to RPC Explorer:
1. From the initial screen, click on File in the upper left corner of the screen
with your computer mouse.
2. Click on or hover
over New untilanother dropdown
menu appears.
3. Select Company by clicking on itwith your mouse.This invokes an
Enter Company
Name screensimilar to the oneon the right.
4. Enter the
company nameas you want it to
appear on RPCExplorer and then click OK. When entered correctly, this screen disappearsand the entered name is listed alphanumerically on the left pane.
5. If an error is discoveredafter the company
name is created, it can
be deleted by making aright mouse click on the
incorrect name. Use thedropdown menu that
appears and select
“Delete.” Whenprompted, select OK if you are certain you
want to delete thechosen name.
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CAUTI ON: Deleting a Company Name deletes all location files and well fileslisted below that name. To avoid this, transfer any location andwell files listed under the incorrect company name before deleting
it. Right click on the files to be transferred and select “Copy” when
the dropdow n menu appears. Then right click on the propercompany name and select “Paste.” A correct company file may
need to be created.
6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 for each company name desired.
Adding a Location
The area or region where a well resides is its location. A company can have severallocations and each location may have several wells. Perform the following steps to
add a location name to RPC Explorer:
1. From the list of company names in the white column on the left side of theinitial screen, select the company that monitors the location site to be added.
2. When the correctcompany ishighlighted, right-click
to summon thedropdown menu seen
in the picture on theright.
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3. Select New Location
by clicking on it withyour mouse. This
invokes an Enter
Location Name screenas shown on the right.
4. Enter the name of thelocation as you want it
to appear on RPC
Explorer and thenclick OK. Whenentered correctly,
the Location
Name screendisappears and
the entered nameappears under the
selected companyname in the pane
on the left side of the display.
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5. If an error is discovered
after a location name is
created, the locationcan be deleted with a
right mouse click on theincorrect name. Use the
dropdown menu thatappears and select
“Delete.” Whenprompted, select OK if
you are certain youwant to delete the
chosen name.
CAUTI ON: Deleting a location name also deletes any wells setup under that
location. To avoid this, transfer the wells listed under the incorrectlocation before deleting it. Right click on the files to be transferred
and select “Copy” when the dropdown menu appears. Then right
click on the proper location name and select “Paste.” A correct
location file may need to be created.
6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 for each location desired.
Well (RPC) Setup
When referring to a well, RPC Explorer regards the well and it’s RPC as a singleitem. When adding a well, the RPC’s address, type, and protocol are necessary.
Additional information about the RPC’s method of communication is used toconfigure a well. RPC Explorer can communicate with the RPC serially through a
hardwire connection, or remotely by using the Internet, a CDPD modem, or an
analog modem. If the communication method changes or is not known at the timeof setup, it can be added or changed at a later time. However, communication with
the RPC will not be achieved until this information is correct.
Adding a Well
A well is added to RPC Explorer by configuring it using the Well Properties screendescribed under Well Configurations Screens on the following pages. To locate theWell Properties screen, perform the following steps:
1. From the list of Company Names in the white column on the left side of the
initial screen, select the company to which the RPC/well belongs. When thecorrect company name is highlighted, click on it to open the list of locations
under it.
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NOTE: If the proper company or location is not listed on the left side of the screen, follow thesteps on the preceding pages to add the desired company.
2. On the correct Location Name, right click to invoke a
dropdown menu. Select New Unit from this menu toopen the Well Properties screen shown later.
NOTE: The Well Properties screen can be invoked and updated at your convenience.
Well Configuration Screens
A well is added to RPC Explorer by configuring it in the Well Properties screen
shown below. RPC Explorer creates a directory for a well once this screen is
complete.
If the RPC and RPC Explorer communicate using a hardwired or direct method, the
Serial Properties screen is also used. If the well and RPC Explorer communicate
through a remote (i.e. TCP/IP) connection, the Dial Up Properties screen is used(see instructions on the following pages).
Communication parameters used during well configuration are typically found in the
600 block of all eP RPCs.
Well Properties
• Well Name: A user-defined name for the well. The well name should be
meaningful enough to be easily identified at a later time.
• Well Type: This refers tothe type of RPC that thewell uses. Choices are
8500, 8750, 8800, M2000,
ePic, and iBeam.
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• Well Timeout (ms): This is
the time allotted for eachcommunication attempt
between RPC Explorer andthe RPC/well. The default
value is 3000ms.
• Well Address: The number
inserted here must be
identical to the value (0 to4094) in the Address
Parameter of the RPC unit.
This parameter is typicallythe second parameter (P2) in the RPC and may be labeled “CommunicationAddress,” “Device Address” or “Station Address.” The default number is 1.
• Connect Retries: This is the number of connection attempts allowed before
communication stops and a “communication failure” message is displayed. TheDefault is 3.
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• Protocol : This is the dialect used to communicate with the well (either BK8500
or 8550) and corresponds to the protocol used by the eP RPC. Refer to your RPC
User Manual to find the protocol to use. The default protocol is eP 8550.
• Dial Up/Internet : Check this box if using a network or remote communication
media.
Close: Terminates well configuration without saving data.
Apply: Saves all currently displayed entries.
NOTE: If necessary data is not shown during well configuration, such as absent “well types” onthe Well Properties screen, then RPC Explorer needs to be re-installed with the “MDACPatch” option selected. The MDAC patch repairs corrupted database access files and isrecommended if a database access problem is observed.
Serial Properties
This sets the communication parameters for the program in order to communicatewith the Unit.
• Port : This is thecommunication port used
by your computer for
communication with theRPC. It is selectable from
COM1 to COM20 anddefaults to COM1.
• Baud Rate: Baud rate isselectable from 300, 600,
1200, 2400, 4800, 9600,19200, 38400, 56000,
115200 and must matchthe setting in your RPC.Check your RPC User
Manual for the properbaud rate. The default is
9600.
• Parity : This should match the parity of the RPC unit. Choose from None, Odd, or
Even. “None” is the default.
• Flow : This should match the flow of the RPC unit. Choose from None, Hardware,or Modem. “None” is the default.
• Data Bit : 7, 8 (8 is the default)
• Stop Bit (s): 1, 2. Most RPCs use 1 stop bit (the default) when communicating,
but 2 may be required. Check your RPC User Manual for the required stop bits.
• RTS Hold : This is the time period, in milliseconds, that a “Request to Send” message is held. Holding a RTS message prevents a message from being
received immediately after transmission. The default is 0.
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• RTS Delay : This is the time period, in milliseconds, that a “Request to Send”
message is delayed. Delaying a RTS message prevents a message from being
transmitted immediately after a response message is ready. Its default is 0.
• CTS Timeout : This is the time period, in milliseconds, that occurs once a “Clear
to Send” message is sent. The default is 0.
• Radio Control : RTS or DTS (DTS, “Data Terminal Set,” is the default)
Close: Terminates serial communication configuration without saving data.
Apply: Saves all currently displayed entries.
NOTE: The defaults on this screen are intended to match your RPC and should be used unlessotherwise designated by your RPC serial connection configuration. Refer to your computer and RPC User Manuals for further details. Communication parameters arefound in the 600 block of eP RPC units.
Dial Up Properties
NOTE: The Dial Up/Internet box must be checked in the Well Properties screen before thisscreen becomes available.
The Internet, a CDPD (cellular)
Modem, or an Analog Modem maybe used to communicate remotely
with the RPC. To establish remote
communication, configure theappropriate fields, as follows:
Internet
• IP or Phone Number – Insert the
IP Address (and Domain Name, if applicable) of the RPC into this
block.
• Internet Port Number (0is the default)
• TCP (default) or UDP (check box)
CDPD* Modem
• IP or Phone Number –
Insert the IP Address (and
Domain Name, if applicable) of the RPC into
this block.
• Command Switch String (default is +++)
• HangUp String (default is
ATHO)
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• Prefix1, Prefix2, Prefix3, Prefix4, Prefix5 (insert any prefix that is attached to the
IP Address)
*NOTE: CDPD stands for “Cellular Digital Packet Data,” a data transmission technology thatutilizes rarely occupied cellular phone frequencies in the 800- to 900-MHz range totransmit data in packets. CDPD modems are faster and more accurate than most analogmodems.
Analog Modem
• IP or Phone Number - Insert the 7 or 10 digit phone number of the RPC unit into
this block.
• Command Switch String (default is +++)
• HangUp String (default is ATHO)
• Prefix1, Prefix2, Prefix3, Prefix4, Prefix5 (Insert any phone number prefix in
use)
Close: Terminates dial up communication configuration without saving data.
Apply: Saves all currently displayed entries.
NOTE: The defaults on this screen are intended to match your RPC and should be used unlessotherwise designated by your modem and RPC network connection. Refer to your RPCand modem user guides. Communication parameters are found in the 600 block of theRPC unit.
RPC Communication
A properly configured Well Controller can communicate with the RPC Explorer
directly through a hardwire connection or remotely through TCP/IP or modem
technologies. A Well Controller can be configured before or after a connection hasbeen setup.
The standard communication media between RPC Explorer and the RPC is RS-232.
Depending on the RPC, RPC Explorer communicates via eP’s 8500 or 8550protocol. RPC Explorer does not have Modbus functionality.
Serial/Hardwire Connection
RPC Explorer, once installed on your computer, can connect serially to the RPC usinga cable that links the Com Port of your computer into the RJ48C modem port of the
RPC unit. A specialized cable, such as eP part number PC03-00215-00, may be
required.
The RS232 port of your RPC can be configured to run at 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600,
19200, 38400, 57600 or 115200 bps. Refer to your RPC User Manual forinformation on configuring the RS232 port and making connections to external
devices.
NOTE: To setup RPC Explorer to communicate with the RPC using a serial connection, RPCExplorer is configured to match the RPC using the Serial Properties screen. Refer to theWell Configuration Screens section of this manual for further instruction.
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Network/Remote Connection
RPC Explorer supports remote communication via dialup, CDPD, and Ethernet. For
an Ethernet connection, an Ethernet adapter may be required. Refer to your RPCand Ethernet adapter User Manuals for instructions on setting up connections withexternal devices.
NOTE: To setup RPC Explorer to communicate remotely with a RPC unit, RPC Explorer isconfigured to match the RPC unit using the Dial Up Properties screen. Refer to the WellConfiguration Screens section of this manual for further instruction.
Communication Indicator
During the process of communicating with the
RPC, the cursor changes to
an hour glass.
If communication fails, a
message box, as shown tothe right, is displayed to indicate the failure.
NOTE: If communication is lost during a session, the Well Control Panel displays an “OFFLINE”message and its Fault List and Keypad buttons are disabled. The panel remains open soinformation from the time communication is lost can be viewed. To reconnect, exit theWell Control Panel and click on the well’s name on the Main Screen. Refer to the WellControl Panel and Main Screen descriptions on the following page.
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Application Screens
Main Screen
The Main Screen has a “tree display” on the left that lists wells by company andlocation. Clicking on a company name expands the tree to show all locations for
that company. Another click on the location displays all the wells at that location. Aright-click on any tree item shows a popup menu with Copy , Paste, Delete and
either New Location or New Unit , as indicated.
On the right side of the Main Screen is a list of wells that belong tothe company and location selected on the left. Clicking on a wellname invokes the Well Control Panel and connects RPC Explorer
with that well. As depicted below, a right-mouse-click on a well
name summons a dropdown menu with Open Offline and Unit Property as options.
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Well Control Panel
Click the Well Name on the Main Screen to
invoke the Well Control Panel shown on theright. The Well Control Panel can also beopened offline by right-clicking on the well
name to invoke the dropdown menu, and thenselecting "Open Offline."
The top of the Well Control Panel indicates the
current communication status (ONLINE or
OFFLINE) of the well. The “Unit Information” box describes the well to which RPC Explorer isconnected when ONLINE. It is empty when
OFFLINE. Closing the control panel returns RPC
Explorer to the Main Screen.
The buttons on the Well Control Panel aredescribed in the following paragraphs.
NOTE: The Well Control Panel displays an “OFFLINE”message and its Fault List and Keypad buttonsare disabled when communication fails. Toreconnect to the well, exit the Well Control Paneland click the well’s name on the Main Screen.
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Dynagraph Button
By clicking onthe Well Control Panel , you
can retrieve and display
Dynagraph cards. Dynagraphcards show a full rotation of the Sucker Rod Pump and the
load that is acquired during
the rotation.
Note: The Dynagraph CardDisplay can be customizedby right clicking on the display and choosing a customization option from the pull downmenu shown. Refer to the Dynamometer Customization paragraphs.
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Dynagraph Display Screen Variable Items
Card selection is based on:
• Collection Type: The time that data is collected (Startup,Shutdown, Live, Event or Fault).
“Event” Collection Type Dynagraph
The Event Collection Type allows you to select the event that you want to view fromthe listing in the Fault/Event
buffer.
1. Select “Event” collectiontype and then click on the
“Display” button. A listing othe most recent events as
Plain Events and Alarm
Events will displayed.
f
2. Highlight the event that you
want to view and then clickon the OK Button. Theselected event card will be
displayed.
Note: Refer to the User ManualEvent Record Managementfor setup instructions.
Note: The Event/Alarm buffer is a moving buffer (FIFO) where when the buffer is full, the first
one in is dropped off as the last one in is displayed. We recommend that you save anyimportant cards for future viewing.
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“Fault” Collection Type Dynagraph
The Fault Collection Type
allows you to select the fault
that you want from a list in
the Fault buffer.
1. Select “Fault” collection
type and then click on the “Display” button. A listing
of the most recent faultswill be displayed as shownto the right.
2. e fault that you want to view and then click on the OK Button. Theselected fault card will be displayed.
Note:
Highlight th
The Event/Alarm buffer is a moving buffer (FIFO) where when the buffer is full, the first
one in is dropped off as the last one in is displayed. We recommend that you save any
Note:s are intended to
capture what was happening at the time the Event or Fault occurred.
important cards for future viewing.
Event/Fault cards are captured when an associated Event or Fault occurs in the RPC.These cards may or may not contain a full 5 stroke buffer. These card
• Number of Cards: The number of Dynagraph cards todisplay (full buffer,
Note: For Live Cards the number is fixed at 1.
1, 2, or 3).
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• Card Type: Percent or Load.
S
par f the RPC when the Dynagraph dialog isstarted. They are programmable within the Rod PumpC
E
•
• Limit % (From P21): Sets the position (point on the x-axis) that mustbe met, along with the load limit percentage, before the controller goes into the
everal factors in a Dynagraph card are read from
ameters o
ontroller and cannot be changed from this dialog box. RPC
xplorer displays select, read-only variables, as follows:
Min lb limit (From P210): The minimum load weightallowed.
• Max lb limit (From P211): The maximum load weight allowed.
Position
idle state.
• Load Limit % (From P23): Sets the load (point on the y-axis) that must be met,along with the position limit percentage, before the controller goes into the idlestate.
Note: Load Limits must be set in the RPC Controller.
• Pump Status: Displays the operational condition of the pump – either “R “Stop.”
un” or
Dyno Card Data Requested for Load Cards
It important to enter the proper va his is necessary for the
ntroller tocommunicat rer. Two types of position data are
ailable as
: Position Data (P619) Values
is very lue in P619. T
co recognize the available position data, and therfore be able toe this information to the RPC Explo
av follows:
Table 1
Value Description
0 Continuous position data is not available from th
will retrieve synthesized position data.
e controller. The RPC Explorer
1 Continuous position data is available and the RPC Explorer will request and plot
actual position data.
Dyno Card Data Requested for Percent Cards
The RPC Explorer will request and plot only synthesized position data.
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Dynagraph Display Screen Function Buttons
The Dynagraph Display screen has the following function buttons:
: Draws the
selected Dynagraphcard(s) currently in theRPC, with all defined
variables to the screen.
Note: The Text Boxes areupdated each timethe Display button ispressed.
• Displayed card: The
e
hat are
PC.
PC and those
shown in the text
pictures to the right
shows a card afterbeing displayed.The Card display
shows values takenfrom the well. Th
text boxes shownhave values t
taken from the R
Clicking anddragging on thepercent (%) box or
Pound Limit lines
changes the valuesin the R
boxes.
Caution: Dragging on thePercent box or PoLines may cause theto fi re an Alarm, dependinglines were dragged.
undRPC
upon the alarm settings in the RPC and where the box or
Note: Saved Dynagraph Cards do not have the data from the text boxes saved with the card. Asshown in the picture on the right, a right-click on the Dynagraph Display screen brings upseveral graphing options for a customized look. The display options are as follows:
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: Invokes a Save As screen similar to the one on
the right. Under the “Save as
type” dropdown menu, choose “CAC Format, RodDiag Format
(.dyn) or Nabla Format(.dat).”
Note: Verify that the card wassaved correctly when savingcards that were saved by
another programand viewed andre-saved by thisprogram.
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: Invokes a PrintingDynagraph screen similar to
the one on the right. Clickingthe OK button on this screen
prints the current DynagraphDisplay.
/Pump Off :Clicking on this button toggles
the pump between the On andOff positions. The Pump Status
is shown above the buttons. If the pump is in Stop, the button
shows Pump On and will startthe pump. If the Pump in the
Run condition, the button willshow Pump Off and clicking onthe Pump Off button will shut
the pump down.
Note: In order to view a live card by clicking on the Display button, the pump must be runningand the button will show “Pump Off”. When the pump is off and the button is displaying“Pump On” you can retrieve other cards stored in the buffer memory.
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: Invokes anOpen screen similar to
the one on the right
that allows you to sa saved Dynagr
From this screen,clicking on a saved
Dynagraph file and thenclicking
electaph file.
eplayed card: The
Note: Replayed Dynagraph
Open will open,
load, and display thefile on the Dynagraph
Display screen.
R
pictures to the rightshow the replay of
saved cards, bothPercent and Loads.
The text boxes arerevealed to have no
values when thecard is replayed.
“Not Save” will be
displayed in the TextBoxes.
Cards do not have
the data from the teboxes displayed withthe dynagraph.
xt
Replay will now
allow additional cardtypes to be selected
se
o
y be
and viewed. The
must be properly
saved from other ePproducts to be
viewed correctly.See the paragraphs
on file formats tsee which file
formats are
included. Certainrestrictions maapplicable to specific
formats.
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: Closes the Dynagraph Display.
Keypad Button
Click to allow the RPC Explorerulate the RPC
s: Allows input of
• es made
en
• enroll up th
• parameter on the display.
umber keys.
• is key allows you to clear any fixed errors.
to show
• his button turns the pump to ON.
p line messages on the
• E: Turns the pump to Idle (OFF).
N d before you are allowed to change
to sim Keypad. The Keypadallows you to interact with the controller as if
you were standing in front of it. RPC Explorersupports both viewing and modifying data in
the controller. The key labels denote the key
functions, as follows:
• 1— 0 Number Keynumbers when necessary.
ENTER : Initiates any chang
during MOD PARM. Also used to scrolldown through the parameter listing wh
using the EXAM PARM function.
CLEAR : Removes a key entry whmodifying a parameter. Also used to sc
when using the EXAM PARM function.
EXAM PARM: Allows you to examine a
rough the parameter listing
• MOD PARM: Allows you to modify the parameter setting with the n
• ABORT MOD: Pressing this key will abort the modification to a parameter whenin the MOD PARM function.
CLEAR ERROR : Pressing th
• POC DSPLY: Pressing this button directs the second line of the displaythe Pump Off status.
PUMP ON: Pressing t
• NORM DSPLY: Repeated pressings cycle through the todisplay.
IDLE TIM
ote: If a password is set in the RPC, it must be entereparameter values using RPC Explorer. Enter the password using P500 and the MODPARM key.
Allow time foNote: r each keystroke to be sent/retrieved from the RPC. This is not a bufferedevent and will be time delayed.
Refer r definitions and instructions specific to yourto your RPC User Manual fo
controller.
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Load vs. TimeButton
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RPC Explorer provides a
Load versus Timedisplay to allow viewing
of the span of the loadin the controller for a
specific time period (20
seconds, 40 seconds, 1minute, 2 minutes and
3 minutes).
Click onto invoke this display.This utility is commonly
used to detect leaks ina standing or travelingvalve. To detect theseleaks, the operator should stop the pump on the upstroke or down stroke while the
plot is in progress and then watch for load build-up or load drop-off.
• Pump On/Pump Off : Toggles the pump between the On and Off positions.Shows “Pump On” when the pump is off. Click to turn the pump on. Shows
“Pump Off” when the pump is on. Click on the button to turn the pump Off.
• Start/Stop: Graphs Load and Time information to the display screen. Click on
“Stop” to stop the graphic load. Click on “Start” to start the graphic load.
•
Replay: Invokes an Open screen similar to the one
on the right that allows
you to select a saved LoadVs Time file. From thisscreen, clicking on a saved
file and then clicking Open will open, load and display
the selected file.
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• Save: Invokes a Save As screen similar to the one
on the right.
• Refresh: Updates thedisplay to the most
current information.
• Print: Invokes a PrintingLoad vs. Time screen
similar to the one on the
right. Clicking OK on thisscreen prints the currentLoad vs. Time display. The
Setup button on this
screen allows you tochange printer settings
• Done: Closes the Load vs.
Time Display
Fault List Button
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iewed
Faults listed in your
controller can be v
in RPC Explorer. Clicking
on the
rhePC
Well Control Panel
invokes a current fault
list from the RPC similato the one shown on tright. Refer to your R
User Manual for details
of the possible faults.
Clicking Done closes the Fault List Display screen.
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Parameter Group Button
RPC Explorer displays the Analog Input, Air Balance, Cycle Runtimes, Daily
Runtimes, Digital Input/Output (DIO), Load, Pump-Off Control (POC), Sensors, RPC
Setup and RPC Status. Click on to invoke Parameter Groups Screen.
Parameters of the Rod Pump Controllers are grouped to allow quick viewing and
modification. Below is the introductory screen to all parameter groups.
Display Values
In general, the Parameter Group screens have the following values:
• Parameter Number : The number that designates an assigned value within theRPC
• Parameter Description: The name and function of the assigned value or
parameter
• Value: The current or updated value of the RPC parameter
Display FunctionsParameter Group screens have buttons that function as follows:
• Upload: Writes the currently displayed parameter values to the RPC unit.
• Refresh: Retrieves and displays the current values from within the RPC unit.
• Print: Copies the current screen information to the printer.
• Done: Closes the current screen.
• Auto Refresh: Automatically updates screen information from the RPC unit.
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Modifying Parameters with Parameter Group Screens
Except for the DIO screen which can not be modified, the value of a read/write
parameter can be changed on a Parameter Group screen by directly editing thenumber in the Value column, or by using a dropdown menu, when available. Follow
these steps to modify aParameter Group Screen:
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1. Locate the correct
screen from the list onthe left side of the
introductory ParameterGroup screen.
2. Click the screen’s name
to bring it to the rightside of the display.
3. Click on the parameter
you want to edit. If you
do not see the desiredparameter, use the black arrow in the first column of the right pane and theup (<Λ>) and down
(<V>) arrow keys on
your computerkeyboard to scrollthrough available
parameters. Refer to
the top picture on theright.
4. Once the desiredparameter is located,
click on the parameter’s
Value to highlight it, asshown in the picture tothe right. A black down-
arrow appears on the far right of the row.
5. Click on the blackdown-arrow to see if a
dropdown menu is
available. If no menuappears, use your
computer keyboard to
delete and retype thecorrect value into thelist. If a menu appears,
as shown in the bottom
picture, click on thecorrect new value toselect it.
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6. If an error is made during modification, click Refresh to recall the current
value from the RPC unit.
7. When the desired value is inserted, click Upload to send the new value tothe RPC unit. Exiting the screen before uploading will result in loss of data.
Analog Input
Any analog input parameter
value can be viewed from thisscreen. Refer to your RPC
User Manual for instruction onsetting up Analog inputs to
your RPC.
Air Balance
Air Balance refers to theequality of resistance on the
motor during both theupstroke and down stroke of
the sucker rod. A series of pneumatic valves work to
achieve Air Balance. The
range in which no correction isneeded, called “deadband,” is
the desired outcome.This screen shows the peak
values, in pounds, reachedduring the upstroke and
down-stroke. It also showstheir differences, in percent. Refer to your RPC User Manual for more informationon these parameters.
Cycle Runtime
This screen allows the operator
to view current and pastPump-Off Control runtimes.
Cycle Runtimes are the time
periods required for the pumpto fully cycle. Refer to yourRPC User Manual for more
details.
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Daily Average
Current and historical values
within average daily runtimeparameters (in hours, minutes
and seconds) are displayed on
this screen. Periodicallychecking this display candetect operating trends that
may warn of a possibleproblem.
Digital Input/Output
The values/status of any
attached, external, digitalinput or output can be viewed
with this screen. The state of
the defined digital input canbe red (closed) or green
(open).
Load
The load of your rod pumprefers to the weight, in
pounds, on the rod string
attached to the pump. TheLoad parameter group screenshows the minimum, average,
and maximum load weights
obtained either during the lastcycle or at power up. It also
shows minimum, maximum
and overall spanlimits/allowances andviolations. Refer to your RPC
User Manual for more
information on the parameters shown on this screen.
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POC
This screen provides the
values within Pump-Off Control parameters and shows
the POC methods that are
currently active. These valuescorrespond to Dynagraphcards. Refer to your RPC User
Manual for further details of Pump–Off Control parameters.
RPC Setup
This screen provides setup
data used when configuringthe RPC, including addressand baud rate. Time and Date
of the RPC are also shown.
Refer to your RPC UserManual for additionalinformation on all parameters
listed on this screen.
RPC Status
This screen provides anongoing history of controller
operation. The time and date
of the last fatal error andcontrol status are among theparameters listed. Refer to
your RPC User Manual for
further information on thelisted parameters.
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Sensor
Depending on your controller,
a variety of sensors may beavailable. This screen shows
the type of sensors, as well as
code for assigned values andthe failure action code usedfor the sensor. Refer to your
RPC User Manual for furtherdetails of the sensors
available in your unit and the
parameters listed on thisscreen.
POC <-> File (Upload/Download) Button
To upload or
download a filefrom the POCclick on the
button. This
opens theUpload/DownloadRPC Parameter Database dialog box. This dialog box allows you to do the following:
Download to File
Click on the button to download the current POCconfiguration to a file on your computer. A “Save As” dialog box will be opened to
allow you to pick the file name and to pick the folder to store the file. Downloaded
files are stored in access format databases. The parameter files can be opened withaccess, but the data for each parameter is in hexadecimal format and not easily
readable by humans. The default file name for a downloaded file is: mm-dd-yy_deviceType_CompanyName_LocationName_DeviceName.mdb
• Current Date
• Type of Unit (ePIC, etc.)
• Company Name
• Location Name
• Unit Name
During Upload of the Parameters you may press “Cancel” at any time to stop the
upload process.
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Upload to Unit
To upload a file from your computer to the POC, click on thebutton. A “Select File to Upload” dialog box will be opened. Choose a file with a.mdb extension
and click on the
“Open” button.
On upload, the
parameters toupload are
determined fromthe database file.
Only parameters
present in the fileand marked with
write permission
are uploaded.The exceptionsare the unit
specific settings:P1-P5, and P600-
P613 which arenot written
during anupload.
During Upload of the Parameters
you may press “Cancel” at anytime to stop theupload process.
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Dynagraph Card Customization
Menu Options
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Right click in theDynagraph view display
box and select thedesired option. The
following items allowyou to change the look
of the Dynagraph card.
• Viewing Style:
Selecting this option allowsyou to view the
Dynagraph in Color(default), Monochrome or
Monochrome + Symbols.
• Font Size: This allows you to select
Large, Medium (default) or Small sized
text on the Dynagraph display.
• Numeric Precision: This option allows
you to select the precision of the
display to up to 2 decimal points.
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ption
toph card
ire.
Shown to the right
• Data Shadows: This
• Plotting Method: This o
allows you to choose how
you want the plot to look.You can choose one of the
options listed to the rightmake your Dynagra
look however you desThe default look is Line.
is an Area plot.
option allows you toset up shadows of the data or to show
in simulated 3D effect.
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• Grid Lines: This option lets you
select both X and Y Axes grid
lines, Y Axis only, X Axis onlyor No Grid at all.
• Grid in Front: Clicking on “Grid in Front” will allow the grid
to be in front of the data or unselecting it will allow the
data to be on top of the grid so that the grid does notshow where the data is shown.
• Include Data Labels: Selecting this option places
data labels onto the dynagraph displayrepresenting the position and load of each data
point.
• Mark Data Points: Click on this option to show
the data points on the line making up thedynagraph. A Check will be placed in front of this
option when it is invoked.
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hen
iew.
• Show Annotations: This option allows you to turnon the Max and Min load lines on the dynagraph.A Check will be placed in front of this option wit is invoked.
• Undo Zoom: Not functional at this time.
Maximize…:
Clicking on this option will cause the dynagraph to beshown full screen. To return to the normal dynagraph box
screen size, press the Escape button on your keyboard.
Customization Dialog…:
Clicking on this option displays the Dynagraph – LoadCustomization dialog box. This dialog box has 7 tabs that
allow you to completely customize your dynagraph card v
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General Tab:
This tab allows you to
do the following:
• Rename the
dynagraph display
with a new Title andSub Title.
• Select a ViewingStyle
• Select a Font Size
• Hide or Show
Annotations
• Set the NumericPrecision
• Change which GridLines to show
Plot Tab:
This tab allows you todo the following:
• Select the Plot Style
from the list of PlotStyles shown.
• Effect in the 3D
block.• Mark Data Points by
checking this box.
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Subsets Tab:
This tab allows you to
do the following:
• Select the Subsets
to Graph from the
list.
• Scrolling Subsets, 0
or 1, from the
Scrolling Subsetsnumber selection.
Axis Tab:
This tab allows you todo the following:
• Select the Y Axis as
Linear or Log.
• Select the Y Axis
Minimum andMaximum Values:
• Automatically.
• Set the Minimum and not the Maximum.
• Set the Maximum and not the Minimum.
• Set both the Min and Max values.
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Font Tab:
This tab allows you to
do the following:
• Select the Font of
the Main Title text,
bold it, italicize it orunderline it.
• Select the Font of the Sub-Title text,
bold it, italicize it orunderline it.
• Select the Font of
the Subset / Point /Axis Labels text,bold it, italicize it or
underline it.
Color Tab:
This tab allows you toselect the color of the
following items:
• Desk Foreground
• Desk Background
• Shadow Color
• Graph Foreground• Graph Background
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Style Tab:
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oThis tab allows you to d
the following items:
• Select the color for
Points and Lines on
the graph
• Select the Point Type
from the drop-down
list.
• Select the Line Typefrom the drop-down
list.
Action Buttons
Several buttons are available at the bottom of the tabbed screens. They are as
follows:
: Clicking on this button accepts the changes made to all of the tabbedscreens and allows those changes to be shown on the dynagraph display.
: Clicking on this button rejects the changes made to all of the tabbed
screens and does not allow those changes to be shown on the dynagraph display.
: Click on this button to apply changes, made from any of the tab items,to the dynagraph display.
: This button invokes a Help dialog box which guides you in makingselections in all of the tabs. Not functional in this release.
: Clicking on this button rejects any changes just like the Cancel buttonbut also returns all tab items to their original settings.
: Click this button to open the Exporting Dynagraph dialog box. Several
options are available as follows:
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• Export: This area allows
you to select the file type
such as Metafile, BMP(Bitmap), JPG (Jpeg) or
Text / Data Only. A typicalMetafile export graph is
shown below the dialogbox.
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• Click the Export button
• Export Destination: Fromthis area you can select to
export the file or graph to:
• The Windows ClipBoard
for pasting into another
program
• A File, such as a Metafile,
Bitmap or Jpeg. If File is selected, the Browse text area will be accessanble andyou can select where to store
your exported file. Dynagraph - LoadStart Up - 1 Card
L o a d
Position
7500
10000
12500
15000
17500
20000
22500
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
• The Printer, prints the graph toyour default printer.
• Object Size: This area allows youto select the Measurement type
and to set the graph size whenexported. The size listed when
the Export dialog box is opened is
the default graph size and shouldprobably be left alone unless a
special size is needed. Resizingmay distort the image shown in
the graph.
to perform the export function
• Click the Cancel button to leave the Export dialog and not export a
• Click the Help button
file.
for specific help information on exporting. This
ible in this
Export Dialog…:
directly to the export dialog box
function is non-access release.
This option allows you to goas covered in the Preceding paragraphs.
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king on this option opens a Help dialog box to detail howuse this program and all features in this program. This
function is non-operational in this release.
Help:
Clicto
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Program Maintenance
The RPC Explorer program includes a maintenance program for your installation. If
at any time your RPC Explorer program does not function properly and you want to
repair or remove the program, do the following:
1. Insert the original disk or invoke the Setup.exe file to open the ProgramMaintenance part of the program. The InstallShield Wizard will detect that the
program is installed on your computer and invoke the Program Maintenance
screen.
2. You can choose to Repair the program or to remove it completely.
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Program Repair
1. To repair the program, click in the Repair circle and then click on the “Next”
button.
2. Click on the “Install Button” and the program will replace files, shortcuts andregistry entries to attempt at repairing the program.
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3. When the repair is complete, the InstallShield Wizard Competed screen will
appear.
4. Click on the “Next” button to finish the repair.
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Program Removal
1. To remove the program, click in the Remove circle and then click on the “Next”
button. The Remove the Program InstallShield Wizard screen will appear.
2. Click on the “Remove” button to allow the InstallShield Wizard to remove the
program from your computer memory.
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3. Once the program has been removed the InstallShield Wizard Completed screen
will appear. Click on the “Finish” button to finish the removal.
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File formats
The RPC Explorer dynagraph card formats are as follows:
.CDF (CAC Format)
This format is inherited from previous RPC Explorer versions:
Table 2: CAC Format
1st line: total_number_of_points ‘number of points
2nd line: number_of_Cards ‘0 = full buffer (from 8500)3rd line: card_type: ‘1 = percent, 0 = load
4th line: collection_type; ‘0 = startup, 1 = shutdown, 3 = live, 4 = event, 5 = fault
(this comes from the 8500 protocol)5th line to end of file: position, load ‘position in (percent * 254), load in (percent * 254) or
pounds
.CDF Format from old RPC Configuration ManagerRPC Explorer will detect if the card was saved using the old RPC Configuration
manager and will now allow the replay of that card type.
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.DYN (RodDiag)
RPC Explorer format is based on the Theta Enterprises format on the website) each
Print command below shows what goes on a single line:
Table 3: RodDiag Format Print Command Line
At line 1:Print totalCardPoints 'number of pos/load pairs
For each point
Print pos, load ‘print pos,load (calculated using stroke length and
percent)
Print "0" 'cbe flag (no cbe)
'cbe skipped
'dimensionless cbe pos skipped
Print "0" 'measured strokes per minute (is 0, not required)
Print stroke_length 'measured stroke length (required)
Print "0" 'Traveling valve load (not measured)
Print "0" 'Standing valve load (not measured)
Print "1" 'date flag (1 = next line exists, 0 = date line doesn’t exist)
Print date 'date
Print "0" 'percent runtime (not available)
Print "1" 'wellname flag (1 = next line exists, 0 = name lineskipped)
Print well_name 'well name
Print "0" 'load measurment device type (0 is default)
Print "0" 'position measurment device type (0 is default)
RPC explorer always outputs .DYN files with this format. When reading .DYN files,
the RPC explorer will read a file when the optional values are or are not present.
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.DAT (Nabla Format, this format is based only on example files from the csBeam
program’s export function)
Each print command below shows what goes on a single line):
Table 4: Nabla Format Example
At line 1:
Print wellName ‘print well name
Print blank line ‘blank line (possibly analysis number?)
Print date ‘date line
Print blank line ‘blank line (possibly could be something else?)
Print StrokeLength ‘stroke length with 2 digits right of decimal place
Print “1” ‘unknown
Print “0” ‘unknown
Print StrokePerMinute ‘strokes per minute with 2 digits right of decimal place
Print totalCardPoints ‘number of pos/load pairs
For each point
Print load (lbs) ‘print load only on each line
For each point
Print pos (inch) ‘print position (calculated using stroke length and
percent)
Print “0” ‘the last 8 lines are 0’s
Print “0”
Print “0”
Print “0”
Print “0”
Print “0”
Print “0” Print “0”
Dynagraph cards can only be saved in Nabla or RodDiag when the ‘loads’ option is
selected in RPC Explorer. Percent cards cannot be saved because Nabla andRodDiag both use the lbs scale.
Format of the *.dyna and *.csv files in the Poc-It. These can now be replayedusing the RPC Explorer v1.07.
Both extensions use the same format.
Table 5: Format of *.dy;na and *.csv files
Line Value1 Card Amount, Card Type, Card Amount, Position Type
2 Pump off Type, Total Points, High Load Limit
3 Low Load Limit, Load Limit, Pos Limit
4 Position 1, Load 1
5 Position 2, Load 2
… …
end Position n, Load n
Where
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Table 5: Format of *.dy;na and *.csv filesLine Value
" Card Amount is the number of card requested.
1 = 1 card, 2 = 2 cards, 3 = 3 cards, 4 = 4 cards, 5 = full buffer
" Card Type
0 = Startup, 1 = Shutdown, 2 = Live
" Position Type is in the format below:xxxx yyyy[1-byte]
Where xxxx is the upper half of the byte with the value:0 = Actual
1 = Synthesized
2 = milli Voltyyyy is the lower half of the byte with the value:
0 = Pound Card1 = Percent Card
E.g.: If the position is synthesized and Pound card is used, the value of PositionType will be:
00010001 = 17
" Pump off TypeIs the value of parameter 26
" Total Points
Total number of points in the card(s)
" High Load LimitIs the value of parameter 211
" Low Load Limit
Is the value of parameter 210
" Load Limit
Is the value of parameter 23
" Position Limit
Is the value of parameter 21
" n = Total Points
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Index
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.CDF (CAC Format).............................................. 0-55
.DAT.....................................................................0-57
.DYN (RodDiag) ...................................................0-55
8 8500.....................................................0-2, 0-13, 0-188550.....................................................0-2, 0-14, 0-18
A Adding a Company............................................... 0-10
Adding a Location................................................. 0-11Adding a Well....................................................... 0-12Air Balance...........................................0-2, 0-33, 0-36Analog................................0-2, 0-16, 0-18, 0-33, 0-36Analog Input.........................................0-2, 0-33, 0-36Application Screens.............................................. 0-20
C CDPD..........................................0-2, 0-12, 0-16, 0-19Clear to Send.......................................................0-16Communication Indicator...................................... 0-19Company and Location Setup.............................. 0-10
Compatibility........................................................... 0-2Cycle Runtime...............................................0-2, 0-36
D Daily Average....................................................... 0-37Daily Runtime......................................................... 0-2Dial Up Properties ................................................ 0-16Digital Input ................................................. 0-33, 0-37DIO.........................................................................0-2Display Functions........................................ 0-25, 0-33Display Values...................................................... 0-33Display Variables.................................................. 0-22
Download Instructions............................................ 0-4Download to File................................................... 0-39Dynagraph card....................................0-2, 0-24, 0-25Dynagraph Display............................................... 0-21
E Error ....................................................................... 0-2Event Dynagraph Collection Type........................ 0-22
F Fault Dynagraph Collection Type......................... 0-23Fault List...............................................................0-31Features.................................................................0-2File formats........................................................... 0-55File Management.................................................... 0-3
I IDLE TIME............................................................0-28Installation and Setup............................................. 0-4Internet........................................................0-12, 0-16Introduction................................................................vi
K keypad................................................................iii, 0-2Keypad.................................................................0-28
L Load ..........................0-2, 0-24, 0-30, 0-31, 0-33, 0-37Load vs. Time.......................................0-2, 0-30, 0-31
M Main Screen......................................................... 0-20Management Utilities.............................................. 0-3MDAC patch.................................................. 0-6, 0-14Modifying Parameters with Parameter Group Screens
.......................................................................... 0-34
N Network.........................................................0-2, 0-19
O Open Offline ................................................ 0-20, 0-21
P Parameter Group Screens.................................... 0-33POC .....................................................0-2, 0-28, 0-38POC <->File, Upload/Download File ................... 0-39Product Usage........................................................ 0-2
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Program Maintenance...........................................0-50Program Removal.................................................0-53Program Repair ....................................................0-51
R radio........................................................................0-2
Radio Control........................................................0-16Request to Send..........................................0-15, 0-16RPC Communication............................................0-18RPC Setup........................................... 0-2, 0-33, 0-38RPC Status.......................................... 0-2, 0-33, 0-38RS-232....................................................................0-2
S Sensor ..................................................................0-39
Sensors..........................................................0-2, 0-33Serial Properties ...................................................0-14Serial/Hardwire Connection..................................0-18Starting RPC Explorer.............................................0-9System Requirements.............................................0-2
U Upload to Unit.......................................................0-40
W Well (RPC) Setup .................................................0-12Well Address.........................................................0-13Well Configuration Screens ..................................0-13Well Control Panel................................................0-21Well Management...................................................0-3