PPS PPS28 User manual

PPS28 Quartz Memory Gauge
User Manual (Rev. 07 )
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REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date
Comments
00
2002-11-15
Initial release
01
2007-01-10
Additional information for PPS28-200C gauge
02
2008-04-02
Revision (metal to metal seal added to the housing)
03
2011-01-21
Revision (Release of modified field operating procedures)
04
2011-06-15
Revision (Information about redundant memory, pressure trigger)
05
2011-07-22
Revision (More information about accessories and maintenance)
06
2011-09-14
Revision (Dual battery pack depassivation)
07
2011-12-22
Revision (Specification and Accessories)

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REVISION HISTORY ................................................................................................................... 1
Scope ......................................................................................................................................... 3
1. Objective .............................................................................................................................. 3
2. Responsibilities ................................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Implementation ........................................................................................................................... 3
2.2 Supervision ................................................................................................................................... 3
2.3 Verification ................................................................................................................................... 3
2.4 Verification Method .................................................................................................................... 3
2.5 References..................................................................................................................................... 3
3. Introduction......................................................................................................................... 4
3.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 4
3.2 PPS28-150C/177C Gauge ........................................................................................................... 4
3.3 PPS28-200C Gauge ...................................................................................................................... 4
3.4 PPS28SE-150C/177C Gauge....................................................................................................... 4
4. Getting Started..................................................................................................................... 5
4.1 Working Mode of PPS28 Gauges ............................................................................................... 5
4.2 Materials........................................................................................................................................ 5
4.3 Inspecting Gauges........................................................................................................................ 6
4.4 Programming Gauges.................................................................................................................. 8
4.5 Activating and Testing Battery Packs.................................................................................... 11
4.6 Installing Battery Pack ............................................................................................................. 12
4.7 Assembling Battery Housing ................................................................................................... 13
4.8 Downloading Data ..................................................................................................................... 15
5. Maintenance .......................................................................................................................16
5.1 Field Maintenance ..................................................................................................................... 16
5.2 Manufacturer’s Maintenance .................................................................................................. 21
6. Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................22
Appendix A: Specifications.......................................................................................................23
Appendix B: Power Consumption Table ..................................................................................25
Appendix C: Accessories ..........................................................................................................27
Appendix D: Battery Packs.......................................................................................................29

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Scope
This manual will apply to all operations that work with PPS28 series memory gauges.
1. Objective
This manual is in place to assist the testing personnel involved in field operations with the required
skills for programming, deployment, retrieval, and data extraction (downloading of data files from
the tools), when working with the PPS28 series gauges.
2. Responsibilities
All personnel involved in the process of running PPS28 memory gauges, programming these gauges,
as well as downloading and processing files from them.
2.1 Implementation
The Field Service Manager and/or Location Manager will ensure that this procedure is implemented.
2.2 Supervision
The Field supervisor/Field Engineer/Field Specialist in charge of each operation will ensure this
procedure is followed.
2.3 Verification
The Testing Company Service Quality Coach, Field Service Manager and/or Location Manager will
verify that this procedure is implemented.
2.4 Verification Method
Verification is by periodic unscheduled audits of files created and sent to clients.
2.5 References
Gauge Programming, Deployment, Downloading, and File Creation Procedures
Gauges Control Sheet (PPS28)
Battery Record Form (used to record battery usage after a job)
This manual includes important information about operation of PPS28 gauges.
Please read it carefully before operating the gauges.

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3. Introduction
3.1 Overview
Pioneer Petrotech Service (PPS) has designed and developed quartz electronic memory pressure
gauges since 2001. A series of quartz memory gauge products (PPS28) have been developed for
critical well testing in hostile well conditions.
The PPS28 quartz pressure gauge consists of a Quartzdyne digital quartz pressure transducer and
our advanced electronic circuit and mechanical design. The digital transducer contains three quartz
crystal oscillators (Pressure, Temperature, and Reference) for high accuracy pressure measurement
with high resolution, low drift and perfect long-term stability.
3.2 PPS28-150C/177C Gauge
The PPS28-150C/177C quartz memory gauge is integrated with Quartzdyne (SMT or hybrid)
pressure transducer and PPS SMT electronics. It is a good choose for applications where high data
quality is required in normal high temperature environment.
3.3 PPS28-200C Gauge
The PPS28-200C quartz memory gauge is integrated with Quartzdyne hybrid pressure transducer,
PPS leading-edge hybrid electronics module and metal-to-metal seal technology. It is suitable for
extreme high temperature and hostile environment.
3.4 PPS28SE-150C/177C Gauge
The PPS28SE-150C/177C quartz memory gauge is a special version for advanced operations in
which more functions are required for different applications. For example, redundant memory,
pressure trigger, time delay and fast sampling rate are required.
For information about PPS28 specifications, please see Appendix A: Specifications

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4. Getting Started
4.1 Working Mode of PPS28 Gauges
In standard memory mode, there are three operating modes of the gauge can be in: Sampling Mode,
Stand-by Mode, and Communication Mode.
Sampling Mode
The gauge is in Sampling Mode when a battery is connected to the gauge without the interface
box and cable attached to it. Under normal operating conditions the gauge is programmed and
then transported to the wellsite.
Prior to running the gauge in the well, the battery pack is connected to the electronics and the
gauge carries out the program in accordance with the instructions pre-stored in the memory.
Stand-by Mode
The gauge is in Stand-by Mode when the gauge is not sampling (i.e. in between the samples).
PPS gauges are designed to switch to Stand-by Mode automatically between samples.
Communication Mode
The gauge is in Communication Mode when the interface box and cable are connected to the
gauge and the computer. Communication Mode is used to program the gauge, download data
from the gauge, and perform other related operations through the software.
For PPS28SE gauge, it can be set up to support an advanced mode with more functions.
Redundant Memory
The record data can be saved into four individual memory chips at same time and downloaded
by software separately. Redundant Memory can be used as a fail-safe in case one or more of the
gauge's memory banks are damaged.
Pressure Trigger and Time Delay
The PPS28SE gauge includes added functionality that allows you to postpone the start of the job
until an appropriate time. 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.
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 (i.e. 1 psi). To use only a Pressure Trigger, set the Delay to 0.
Please refer to “PPS SmartView User Manual” for details.
4.2 Materials
Please see Appendix C: Accessories for details.
PPS USB programming/download interface
PPS28 memory gauges
Lithium battery pack
Open-end wrench and torque wrench
O-ring grease

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4.3 Inspecting Gauges
PPS SmartView software can be used to test the gauges before a filed operation.
Please refer to “PPS SmartView User Manual” for more detail.
Procedure:
(1) Complete a bench test by plugging –in a battery pack for 10mins;
(2) Connect a PPS USB download interface to the gauge (Fig. 1) and a computer to download
data and check if the record data is normal;
To ensure gauges are functional, a regular inspection (Bench Test) is
necessary before each operation.
Fig. 1
Your gauges may have a different receptacle (4pin or 6pin), please make sure
you are using a proper plug on the USB interface for connection.

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(3) Run SmartView and use “Diagnostics” in Options Tab to test the gauge (Fig. 2).
Click “Start” Button
Fig. 2
The pressure and temperature reading should be reasonable at atmospheric
pressure and ambient temperature.

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4.4 Programming Gauges
Using Gauges Control Sheet (PPS28) program gauges according to the client request. All control
sheets must be maintained for each gauge set until the files are given to the client.
Gauge Programming Procedure:
(1) Select the Program tab (Fig. 3)
Fig. 3
(2) PPS SmartView software will display the tool program. To make sure that there is no doubt
regarding the tool program you can verify it by clicking Clear all Steps and then Get
Program from Tool.
If the program is the same as the one that is needed for the current job, just click Program
Tool and choose YES in order to clear all previous jobs from the gauge memory (Fig. 4)
Make sure that the files have been previously downloaded, as this is an irreversible process.
It is a good rule of thumb to download previous files if you are in the field, thus being unable
to check if these files were downloaded.
For information about programming gauges with redundant memory, please refer to
SmartView User Manual.

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Fig. 4
If the program is not the same as the one desired for the job to be done, click Clear All Steps,
then complete the fields for the required gauge sampling rate, and then click Program the
Tool (Fig. 5).
Fig. 5
For information about power consumption at different sampling rate with
different battery pack and operation temperature, please see Appendix B:
Power Consumption Tables for details.
Please make sure the battery pack you are going to use for the programmed
gauge has enough power capacities for desired operation.

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(3) Saving the Program file for future use (Fig. 6)
Click on Save To File, save the file to a convenient location on your drive (by default the file
would be saved in your current well file, so change it to a different folder if you want to
keep all program files in one place), naming the file as per the naming convention
established for the location (ex. ABC Oil and Gas Program-Sampling rate-1). This will allow
you to save time in programming the next tool as you will not be required to fill in all the
fields, as it is saved for future use.
Fig. 6
(4) Programming more gauges (Fig. 7)
Connect another gauge and select: Read Program File. Open the file you just saved and click
Program the Tool
Fig. 7
For more information about programming, please refer to SmartView User Manual.

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4.5 Activating and Testing Battery Packs
To activate and test a battery pack:
Using a PPS Battery Tester to activate the battery pack (Fig. 8)
Plug-in the battery, the battery’s LED will turn on
Press the black button about 15 sec and release
If the battery voltage is lower than 3.2V (or 2.6V for dual cell pack), repeat previous step
Fig. 8
A battery pack MUST be reactivated before installation:
The voltage of battery pack (single cell) MUST be greater than 3.2V
For dual cell battery packs, the voltage MUST be greater than 2.6V
Do NOT reuse 180°C and 200°C battery packs because they may not
be reactivable.

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4.6 Installing Battery Pack
All battery packs are supplied by PPS in various configurations for different temperature
requirements. Typical battery packs are with maximum working temperatures of 150°C, 165°C,
180°C and 200°C respectively.
Please see Appendix C: Accessories for details.
To install a battery pack:
(1) Remove the battery housing from the gauge.
(2) Connect the battery pack to the gauge. The battery pack has only one way of alignment with
the gauge connector so as to minimize potential damage. Align the lug on the battery pack
with the slot on the gauge connector.
You may consider installing batteries in both gauges (one set) at the
same time, as you need to try and to initiate both gauges at once (this
process will avoid the process of synchronizing the files when they are
retrieved from the tools), and then write down the date and time the
batteries were plugged to the gauges into the Gauges Control Sheet
(PPS28).xls.
PPS28-177C/200C gauges have a delay of 32 seconds from the time
the battery is applied to the gauges to when the first sample is record
(elapsed time will start from 0 after the delay). Connect batteries as
close to deployment time as possible. Standby data recording will
increase the file size and is not useful for file analysis.
(
(3
3)
)
Watch the LED on the battery pack after the connection is made. The LED will flash 16 times
indicating that the gauge has been initialized to start working (Fig. 9)
(
(4
4)
)
Document all information for each well in Gauge Control Sheet (PPS28).xls. The exact date
and time when the batteries were connected to each gauge must be documented.
Fig. 9
It may take a few seconds (1-3 seconds) for the LED on the battery
pack to start flashing after the battery pack is inserted into the gauge.

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4.7 Assembling Battery Housing
For more information about replacing o-rings and backup rings, cleaning buffer
oil tube, check battery housings; please see “5.1 Field Maintenance” for details.
To install battery housing:
(1) Check the metal C-ring (if available);
(2) Apply grease on the O-rings;
(3) Apply anti-seize compound on the threads for high temperature applications;
(4) Once completed, close the battery housing on each tool;
(5) Using a torque wrench and an open-end wrench assemble the battery housing with the
gauge (Fig 10). Torque all connections to 70ft-Ibs;
(6) Using a torque wrench and an open-end wrench to assemble the bullnose with the gauge at
70ft-Ibs.
The size of wrenches is dependent on OD size of the PPS28 gauge that you are
assembling. For information about wrench size, please see “Appendix C:
Accessories” for details.
Fig. 10
Before assembling battery housing with the gauge, please check:
If the metal C-ring (if available) needs to be replaced;
If the o-rings and backup rings on the gauge need to be replaced;
If the buffer oil tube needs to be cleaned;
If the battery housing is in good condition.
If the metal-to-metal seal ring for the battery housings is used, each battery
housing connection to the gauge must be torqued to 90ft-Ibs in order to
properly energize this seal ring. For 0.75” gauges, the torque is 55ft-Ibs.
Now, your gauge is ready for an operation!

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Important Application Notes:
If a gauge is powered by a 180
°
C or 200
°
C battery pack and the ambient
temperature is lower than 20
°
C, the battery pack shall NOT stay at low
temperature. Get the gauge to downhole ASAP.
If there is vibration and/or shock during downhole operations, centralizers
and/or shock absorbers are recommended to use to protect the gauges.
For high gas concentrations (>10%) of CO2or H2S applications, bombwell
carriers are recommended to use to protect the gauges. If required to place the
gauges into the gauge carrier (bombwell) using the carrier springs bellow and
above the gauges, torque the gauge carrier connections at 90 ft-Ibs (122 Nm).

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4.8 Downloading Data
4.8.1 Using the same Gauge Control Sheet (PPS28).xls that was used when running the gauges,
record the exact date and time at which the gauges were pulled from the nipple, as well as
the time the batteries were released from each gauge (the time the batteries were released
will help you either verify if the time they were plugged into the gauges was recorded
correctly or to calculate this time if it was not recorded initially).
4.8.2 Once the gauges have been retrieved from the well, un-tight all connections.
4.8.3 Open the battery housing of both recorders, and try to disconnect both batteries in the same
time from both tools (this will help you either check the time the batteries were plugged. Write
it down on the Gauge control Sheet form).
Fig. 11
4.8.4 Open the PPS SmartView software, connect the PPS USB interface to the computer and the
first gauge and click Connect New Tool (Fig. 12).
Fig. 12
4.8.5 Once the gauge is connected by the software, click Download to download record job files
you desired.
For more information about data downloading and processing, please
refer to SmartView User Manual.
Use the correct size of wrenches as any other bigger sizes could damage
the gauge’s hex profile.
Do NOT twist the battery pack when you disconnect it. Some battery
packs have a plug with push-pull self-latching system, please pull back
the locking ring of the plug by the special tool and then disconnect the
battery pack (Fig.11).

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5. Maintenance
The PPS28 gauges must be well maintained in order to ensure successful operations. There are two
levels of maintenance should be implemented:
Field maintenance
Manufacturer’s maintenance
5.1 Field Maintenance
The following regular check should be implemented before each operation:
Check functionality of the gauges before putting them into well. You can run
a bench test to check if the gauges are in good condition. Or, use the
Diagnostics function by SmartView software to check your gauges (See 4.3).
Check voltage of battery packs by a PPS battery tester (See 4.5).
The lowest required voltage of single cell battery pack is 3.2V; for dual
cells battery packs, the lowest voltage of battery is 2.6V.
The following regular maintenance should be implemented after each operation:
Clean the threads and check for any damage.
Clean the buffer oil tube.
All threads should be greased.
Replace the exposed o-rings to protect the gauges from potential damage
caused by the o-ring failure.
5.1.1 Replacing o-rings (Fig. 13)
Apply o-ring grease.
Clean o-ring groove and attach a plastic tube to protect the thread.
As shown in the figure below, use 2 wires to install the o-ring. Ensure the
wires used for this purpose should not damage the o-rings).
Apply o-ring grease to cover the o-rings.
For information about O-rings, please see 5.1.3 for details.
Before each operation, please inspect all gauges.

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5.1.2 O-rings Location (Fig. 14)
PPS28-177C/200C (1.27”)
PPS28-150C/177C (1.25”)
PPS28-177C/200C (0.75”)
Fig. 14
5.1.3 O-Rings Choices under different conditions
H2S or CO2
(%)
Pressure
(kpsi)
Temperature
(°C) O-ring #1 O-ring #2 Bomb Well
≤ 2
< 25
< 200
Viton 90
Aflas 90
Not Necessary
2 – 10
< 25
< 200
Chemraz
Chemraz
Not Necessary
> 10
< 25
< 200
Chemraz
Chemraz
Necessary
C-ring
O-ring #2 size 119
O-ring #1 size 119
O-ring #2 size 212
O-ring #1 size 212
C-ring
O-ring #1 size 014
O-ring #2 size 014
O-ring size 118
O-ring size 118
O-ring size 014

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5.1.4 Cleaning Buffer Oil Tube
Take buffer oil tube off the housing by two open-end wrenches (7/16” and 5/8”).
Put the buffer oil tube into gasoline and clean it.
Take the needle off syringe, suck oil into syringe then put the needle back onto the
syringe.
Do not reuse a buffer oil tube that it is blocked.
5.1.5 Installing the Buffer Oil Tube (Fig. 15)
Prepare a bullnose by filling it half way with o-ring grease.
Purge the buffer oil tube using Silicone-oil and a syringe; fill the inside of the
Pressure-Sub with Silicone-oil.
Inject oil into the buffer oil tube; make sure the oil can flow freely into the tube.
Screw the buffer oil tube to the pressure-sub; screw the bullnose to the
pressure-sub. Clean off any excess o-ring grease.
Fig. 15
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