Lime Datavan Manual Update 092213

Lime Instruments 1187 Brittmoore Road Houston, Texas 77043 713-781-1883

The information contained in this user guide was produced by: Lime Instruments 1187 Brittmoore Road Houston, Texas 77043 713-781-1883 Copyright© 2012 by Lime Instruments. This guide contains information pertaining to the proper use of the Lime Instruments Datavan. It gives guidance and instructions for the Operator to understand and operate the Datavan equipment and software system. This guide is not a substitute for properly trained personnel or common sense. No liability, expressed or implied, is given for any information contained in this guide. Lime Instruments assumes no responsibility for improper use of the equipment or software, improperly trained personnel, or failure to follow the normal safety precautions outlined in this guide. Use of this guide for any purpose other than the safe and proper operation of the Datavan and all its components constitutes misuse and is punishable by all applicable laws. Please read through this guide in its entirety before attempting to operate the Datavan. Failure to do so does not lie within the responsibilities of Lime Instruments. This guide contains confidential and proprietary information that belongs to Lime Instruments. The information contained in this guide will not be reproduced or redistributed in any form whatsoever without the express written consent of Lime Instruments. Any attempt by any person other than authorized personnel of Lime Instruments to alter the contents of this guide in any way shall be construed as copyright infringement and will be punished by all applicable laws. Any questions questions regarding regarding the information information in this guide guide should should be directed directed to Lime Lime Instruments. Instruments. All information information and procedures procedures in this guide guide were correct correct and true true at the time of this this publication. publication.

Publication Date: May 2012 Approved Approved By: __________ _________________ ______________ _____________ ______

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The information contained in this user guide was produced by: Lime Instruments 1187 Brittmoore Road Houston, Texas 77043 713-781-1883 Copyright© 2012 by Lime Instruments. This guide contains information pertaining to the proper use of the Lime Instruments Datavan. It gives guidance and instructions for the Operator to understand and operate the Datavan equipment and software system. This guide is not a substitute for properly trained personnel or common sense. No liability, expressed or implied, is given for any information contained in this guide. Lime Instruments assumes no responsibility for improper use of the equipment or software, improperly trained personnel, or failure to follow the normal safety precautions outlined in this guide. Use of this guide for any purpose other than the safe and proper operation of the Datavan and all its components constitutes misuse and is punishable by all applicable laws. Please read through this guide in its entirety before attempting to operate the Datavan. Failure to do so does not lie within the responsibilities of Lime Instruments. This guide contains confidential and proprietary information that belongs to Lime Instruments. The information contained in this guide will not be reproduced or redistributed in any form whatsoever without the express written consent of Lime Instruments. Any attempt by any person other than authorized personnel of Lime Instruments to alter the contents of this guide in any way shall be construed as copyright infringement and will be punished by all applicable laws. Any questions questions regarding regarding the information information in this guide guide should should be directed directed to Lime Lime Instruments. Instruments. All information information and procedures procedures in this guide guide were correct correct and true true at the time of this this publication. publication.

Publication Date: May 2012 Approved Approved By: __________ _________________ ______________ _____________ ______

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Datavan User Guide Table of Contents

Table of Contents 1.0

Overview Overview.................................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Purpose .............................................................................................................................. 1 1.2 Scope ................................................................................................................................. 1 1.3 Deliverables Deliverables ........................................................................................................................ 1

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Overview Overview of LimeFrac............................................................................................................... 2 2.1 Devices ............................................................................................................................... 2 2.2 Channels and Channel List ................................................................................................. 3 2.3 Action Button Button ...................................................................................................................... 3 2.4 Data Acquisition .................................................................................................................. 5

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Roles and Responsibilities Responsibilities....................................................................................................... 6 3.1 Treater ................................................................................................................................ 6 3.2 Project Engineer Engineer ................................................................................................................. 6 3.3 Multipump Operator Operator ............................................................................................................ 6 3.4 Blender Tender ................................................................................................................... 6 3.5 Density Meter and Transmitter Operator (Optional) (Optional) ............................................................. 6

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LimeFrac Client Overview Overview ........................................................................................................ 7 4.1 Shell Interface ..................................................................................................................... 7 4.2 User Interfaces ................................................................................................................... 8 4.2.1 Single Purpose Interfaces Interfaces......................................................................................... 8 4.2.2 Multi-Purpose Multi-Purpose Interfaces........................................................................................... 8 4.3 User Interface Task Bar .................................................................................................... 13 4.4 Digital Display ................................................................................................................... 14 4.5 Line Graph ........................................................................................................................ 15 4.6 Wellbore Simulation (availab ( available le on Figure 11) .................................................................... 15 4.6.1 Configuring Wellbore Simulation............................................................................. 17 4.6.2 Using Wellbore ....................................................................................................... 23 4.7 Flexible Display Area ........................................................................................................ 24

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System Setup .......................................................................................................................... 25 5.1 Pre-job Plan ...................................................................................................................... 25 5.2 Schedules Schedules .........................................................................................................................27 5.2.1 Blender Setup......................................................................................................... 27 5.2.2 Edit Blender Schedule Schedule ............................................................................................ 28 5.3 Functions Dialog ............................................................................................................... 31 5.3.1 Add a Function Function Button Button ............................................................................................ 33 5.3.2 Rename an Existing Functions Button .................................................................... 34 5.3.3 Delete an Existing Function Button ......................................................................... 35 5.4 Devices ............................................................................................................................. 36 5.4.1 Select a Device ...................................................................................................... 36 5.5 Channels .......................................................................................................................... 37 5.5.1 Select a Channel .................................................................................................... 37 5.6 Adding Devices Devices to LimeFrac LimeFrac ............................................................................................. 38 5.6.1 Adding a device from the pre-configured pre-configured device list................................................ 39 5.6.2 Adding a custom device device.......................................................................................... 42 5.6.3 Updating a device................................................................................................... 45 5.6.4 Removing a device ................................................................................................. 46 5.7 Line Graph Assignments Assignments and Plot Legend ........................................................................ 47 5.7.1 Assigning Channels Channels to Plots: .................................................................................. 47 5.7.2 Setting the Plot Lines:............................................................................................. 48

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5.10 5.11

5.7.3 Assigning Plots to Specific Scales: ......................................................................... 49 5.7.4 Graph Elements...................................................................................................... 50 5.7.5 Scale Legend ......................................................................................................... 51 Smoothing Data ................................................................................................................ 52 5.8.1 Smoothing Data for Acquisition............................................................................... 52 5.8.2 Smoothing Data for Presentation ............................................................................ 52 5.8.3 Smoothing in Graphs .............................................................................................. 52 5.8.4 Smoothing Before Logging ..................................................................................... 54 Events and Annotations .................................................................................................... 55 5.9.1 Manually adding annotations to job file: .................................................................. 55 5.9.2 Events/Annotations Table ....................................................................................... 58 Set an Alarm to a Digital Display ....................................................................................... 60 5.10.1 Remove an Alarm from a Digital Display ................................................................ 61 Formulas...........................................................................................................................62 5.11.1 Create a Formula.................................................................................................... 62 5.11.2 Edit a Formula ........................................................................................................ 64 5.11.3 Deleting a Formula ................................................................................................. 66 5.11.4 Formula Functions.................................................................................................. 68 5.11.5 Linked Channels..................................................................................................... 68 5.11.6 Automatic Annotation Based on Formula ................................................................ 68

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Advanced Operations ............................................................................................................. 69 6.1 Syndicate Local Formulas (Publishing Data on the Network) ............................................ 69 6.2 Zero a Channel Value ....................................................................................................... 69 6.3 Maintain Files.................................................................................................................... 69 6.3.1 Log File Storage ..................................................................................................... 69 6.3.2 Technical Data Management Streaming File Format ..............................................69 6.3.3 TDMS Add In .......................................................................................................... 69 6.3.4 Export Technical Data Management Streaming Files ............................................. 70 6.3.5 Log Data to External Database ............................................................................... 73 6.3.6 Stream Data via Ethernet or Server ........................................................................ 75 6.4 Printing Data ..................................................................................................................... 77 6.4.1 Print 1 Graph .......................................................................................................... 78 6.4.2 Print 3 Graphs ........................................................................................................ 81 6.4.3 Quick Print.............................................................................................................. 85

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Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................... 89 7.1 Remap a Channel on the Datavan cRIO ........................................................................... 89 7.2 Swapping a Device ........................................................................................................... 89 7.3 Lime Admin Tool ............................................................................................................... 90

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Post-job Reporting.................................................................................................................. 91 8.1 Printing Reports ................................................................................................................ 91 8.2 Printing Data ..................................................................................................................... 91

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System Shutdown ................................................................................................................... 92

Appendix A:

Datavan Specifications .............................................................................................. 93

Appendix B:

IP Address Scheme ................................................................................................. 101

Appendix C:

File Based Writer Filter ............................................................................................ 103

Appendix D:

Stratum 1 Time Server............................................................................................. 104

Appendix E:

Datavan Layout and Computer Numbering............................................................ 105

Appendix F:

Pump Numbering and Addressing Techniques ..................................................... 106

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Appendix G:

Interaction with Company Representative (The ‘Company Man’) ........................ 107

Appendix H:

Service – Whom to Call and When to Take Action ................................................ 108

Appendix I:

Technical Data Management Streaming Add-in to Excel ...................................... 109

Appendix J:

Hardware Against Software Piracy Key Licensing ................................................ 110

Appendix K:

Using Admin Tool to validate TCP stream from device ........................................ 111

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List of Figures Figure 1: Anatomy of a Device............................................................................................................... 3 Figure 2: Anatomy of a Digital Display ................................................................................................. 14 Figure 3: Using a digital display (and its Configuration Menu).............................................................. 14 Figure 4: Anatomy of a Line Graph ...................................................................................................... 15 Figure 5: Data Acquisition Overview ...................................................................................................... 5 Figure 6: Shell Interface (SESClient.exe) .............................................................................................. 7 Figure 7: Shell Interface Access ............................................................................................................ 7 Figure 8: User Interface ......................................................................................................................... 8 Figure 9: Digitals Interface ..................................................................................................................... 9 Figure 10: Schedule Interface................................................................................................................ 9 Figure 11: Graph Interface................................................................................................................... 10 Figure 12: Digitals + Graph Interface ................................................................................................... 10 Figure 13: Digitals + Graph + Flexible Display Area Interface .............................................................. 11 Figure 14: Wellbore + Digitals Interface ............................................................................................... 11 Figure 15: Schedule + Graph Interface ................................................................................................ 12 Figure 16: Anatomy of the W ellbore..................................................................................................... 16 Figure 17: Configuring Wellbore .......................................................................................................... 17 Figure 18: Loading a Pre-Defined Wellbore Configuration ................................................................... 18 Figure 19: Choosing the pre-defined wellbore file ................................................................................ 18 Figure 20: Selecting Data for the W ellbore .......................................................................................... 19 Figure 21: Editing Fluid Stages on Wellbore ........................................................................................ 20 Figure 22: Choosing Fluid/Stage Color ................................................................................................ 20 Figure 23: Schedule Set up ................................................................................................................. 21 Figure 24: Appearance Tab ................................................................................................................. 22 Figure 25: Using Wellbore ................................................................................................................... 23 Figure 26: User Interface Task Bar ...................................................................................................... 13 Figure 27: Flexible Display Area Tabs ................................................................................................. 24 Figure 28: Customer Information Screen ............................................................................................. 25 Figure 29: Selext Excel File Screen ..................................................................................................... 26 Figure 30: Blender Table Scren ........................................................................................................... 27 Figure 31: Editing Blender Schedule.................................................................................................... 28 Figure 32: Enter New Stage ................................................................................................................ 28 Figure 33: Editing Blender Schedule.................................................................................................... 29 Figure 34: Editing Stage Values .......................................................................................................... 29 Figure 35: Editing Blender Schedule.................................................................................................... 30 Figure 36: Delete a Stage.................................................................................................................... 30 Figure 37: Anatomy of the Plot Legend................................................................................................ 47 Figure 38: Assigning Channels to Plots ............................................................................................... 47 Figure 39: Setting the Plot Lines .......................................................................................................... 48 Figure 40: Assigning Plots to Specific Scales ...................................................................................... 49 Figure 41: Plot Scales Layout .............................................................................................................. 49 Figure 42: Graph Elements.................................................................................................................. 50 Figure 43: Graph Elements Layout ...................................................................................................... 50 Figure 44: Scale Legend...................................................................................................................... 51 Figure 45: Anatomy of Scale Legend ................................................................................................... 51 Figure 46: Functions Button Main Screen ............................................................................................ 55 Figure 47: Create Annotation Button.................................................................................................... 55 Figure 48: Create Annotation Dialog .................................................................................................... 56 Figure 49: Choosing Annotation .......................................................................................................... 56

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Figure 50: Annotation on Graph........................................................................................................... 57 Figure 51: Events Tab ......................................................................................................................... 57 Figure 52: Functions Button Main Screen ............................................................................................ 58 Figure 53: Edit Annotation Table ......................................................................................................... 58 Figure 54: Edit Table Assignments ...................................................................................................... 59 Figure 55: Edit Table Assignments ...................................................................................................... 59 Figure 56: Functions Button Main Screen ............................................................................................ 31 Figure 57: Functions Dialog Screen ..................................................................................................... 31 Figure 58: Functions Dialog Wrench .................................................................................................... 33 Figure 59: Functions Dialog Edit Mode ................................................................................................ 33 Figure 60: Functions Button Edit/Create Screen .................................................................................. 34 Figure 61: Functions Dialog Wrench .................................................................................................... 35 Figure 62: Functions Diaolog Remove Button ...................................................................................... 35 Figure 63: Devices Menu ..................................................................................................................... 36 Figure 64: Devices Configurator Button ............................................................................................... 38 Figure 65: Anatomy of Devices Configurator ....................................................................................... 38 Figure 66: Functions Button Main Screen ............................................................................................ 39 Figure 67: Devices Configurator Button ............................................................................................... 39 Figure 68: Adding a New Device ......................................................................................................... 40 Figure 69: Insert Device Order............................................................................................................. 40 Figure 70: Changing the Name and Entering in IP Address ................................................................. 41 Figure 71: Adding a Custom Device .................................................................................................... 42 Figure 72: Advanced Settings in Adding a Custom Device .................................................................. 42 Figure 73: Choosing the Number of Channels in a Device ................................................................... 43 Figure 74: Using Labels from this List .................................................................................................. 43 Figure 75: Changing Channel Names .................................................................................................. 44 Figure 76: After a New Device is Added .............................................................................................. 44 Figure 77: Updating a Device .............................................................................................................. 45 Figure 78: Changing Device Name and/or Values ............................................................................... 45 Figure 79: Removing a Device ............................................................................................................. 46 Figure 80: Removing a Device Dialog.................................................................................................. 46 Figure 81: Alarm Setup ........................................................................................................................ 60 Figure 82: Alarm Number Pad Screen ................................................................................................. 60 Figure 83: Alarm Setup ........................................................................................................................ 61 Figure 84: Alarm Number Pad Screen ................................................................................................. 61 Figure 85: Channel Selection Menu ..................................................................................................... 37 Figure 86: Functions Button Main Screen ............................................................................................ 62 Figure 87: Formula Editor Button ......................................................................................................... 62 Figure 88: Formula Editor Screen ........................................................................................................ 63 Figure 89: Edit Formula Screen ........................................................................................................... 63 Figure 90: Functions Button Main Screen ............................................................................................ 64 Figure 91: Formula Editor Button ......................................................................................................... 64 Figure 92: Formula Editor Screen ........................................................................................................ 65 Figure 93: Formula Editor Screen ........................................................................................................ 65 Figure 94: Functions Button Main Screen ............................................................................................ 66 Figure 95: Formula Editor Button ......................................................................................................... 66 Figure 96: Formula Editor Screen ........................................................................................................ 67 Figure 97: Delete Formula Prompt ....................................................................................................... 67 Figure 98: Smoothing Data for Presentation ........................................................................................ 53 Figure 99: Plot Legend Post-Smoothing .............................................................................................. 53 Figure 100: Functions Button Main Screen .......................................................................................... 70

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Figure 101: Export Files Button ........................................................................................................... 70 Figure 102: Export Files Screen .......................................................................................................... 71 Figure 103: File Path Selection ............................................................................................................ 72 Figure 104: File Export Prompt ............................................................................................................ 72 Figure 105: Functions Button Main Screen .......................................................................................... 73 Figure 106: Database Out Configurator ............................................................................................... 73 Figure 107: Database Out Configurator Screen ................................................................................... 74 Figure 108: Functions Button Main Screen .......................................................................................... 75 Figure 109: Stream Out Configurator Button........................................................................................ 75 Figure 110: Anatomy of Stream Out Configurator ................................................................................ 76 Figure 111: Single (1) Graph Screen ................................................................................................... 77 Figure 112: Triple (3) Graph Screen .................................................................................................... 77 Figure 113: Functions Button Main Screen .......................................................................................... 78 Figure 114: Print (1 Graph) Button....................................................................................................... 78 Figure 115: Printing Options Screen .................................................................................................... 79 Figure 116: Print TDMS Files Screen .................................................................................................. 79 Figure 117: Graph Assignments Button for Printing ............................................................................. 80 Figure 118: Graph Assignments Setup for Printing .............................................................................. 80 Figure 119: Print Button on Print Screen ............................................................................................. 80 Figure 120: Print Setup Screen ............................................................................................................ 80 Figure 121: Exit Button ........................................................................................................................ 81 Figure 122: Functions Button Main Screen .......................................................................................... 81 Figure 123: Print (3 Graph) Button....................................................................................................... 81 Figure 124: Printing Options Screen .................................................................................................... 82 Figure 125: Print TDMS File Screen ..................................................................................................... 82 Figure 126: Graph Assignments Button for Printing ............................................................................. 83 Figure 127: Graph Selection Screen for Edit Assignments .................................................................. 83 Figure 128: Graph Assignments Setup for Printing ............................................................................... 83 Figure 129: Print Button on Print Screen .............................................................................................. 84 Figure 130: Print Setup Screen ............................................................................................................ 84 Figure 131: Exit Button ........................................................................................................................ 84 Figure 132: Quick Print Button.............................................................................................................. 85 Figure 133: Quick Print Graph ............................................................................................................. 85 Figure 134: Printing Options Screen .................................................................................................... 86 Figure 135: Print TDMS File Screen .................................................................................................... 86 Figure 136: Printing Options Screen .................................................................................................... 87 Figure 137: Import to Excel Button on Quick Print Screen ................................................................... 87 Figure 138: Export to Excel Prompt ..................................................................................................... 87 Figure 139: Print Button on Quick Print Screen ................................................................................... 88 Figure 140: Done Button on Quick Print Screen .................................................................................. 88 Figure 141: Lime Admin Tool ............................................................................................................... 90 Figure 142: Lime Standard 26‟ Datavan .............................................................................................. 93 Figure 143: Lime Standard 42‟ Datavan .............................................................................................. 94 Figure 144: Lime Standard 26‟ Datavan 120V Breaker Box Wiring Diagram ........................................95 Figure 145: Lime Standard 42‟ Datavan 120V Br eaker Box Wiring Diagram........................................ 96 Figure 146: Lime Standard 26‟ Datavan 12V Electrical Schematic ...................................................... 97 Figure 147: Lime Standard 42‟ Datavan 12V Electrical Schematic ...................................................... 98 Figure 148: IP Addresses .................................................................................................................. 101 Figure 149: MRB Graph..................................................................................................................... 102 Figure 150: Information Path .............................................................................................................. 103 Figure 151: Aerial View of Lime Standard 26‟ Datavan Layout .......................................................... 105

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Figure 152: Aerial View of Lime Standard 42‟ Datavan Layout .......................................................... 105 Figure 153: Default Pump Layout Example........................................................................................ 106 Figure 154: Pinging an IP Address .................................................................................................... 111 Figure 155 .......................................................................................................................................... 112

List of Tables Table 1: Action Button ............................................................................................................................ 3 Table 2: Functions Dialog Screen Buttons ............................................................................................ 32 Table 3: Formula Functions .................................................................................................................. 68 Table 4: Datavan Equipment and Specifications................................................................................... 99 Table 5: Datavan Terms and Definitions ............................................................................................. 100

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Datavan User Guide Overview

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Overview Lime Instruments‟ 26' and 42' Datavans are designed to acquire critical data and control all aspects of a typical fracturing spread through the latest technological advancements for the oilfield servicing industry. Lime Instruments‟ Datavan is available as a 26' chassis -mounted cabin and a 42' trailer (see Appendix A:Datavan Specifications). The following sections describe features and dimensions for both models.

1.1

Purpose The purpose of the Datavan User Guide is to provide information to the Operators on setting up and operating the Data Acquisition System (DAS). It also contains instructions for operating and controlling the various stations within the Datavan.

1.2

Scope This user guide covers operations that the Datavan, Frac, Blender, Hydrator and Chemical Additive Operators use to initiate Datavan displays and integrate the DAS with the operating software control systems for the following oilfield services vehicles:     

Frac Pump Trucks Blender Trucks Sand Trucks Hydration Trucks Chemical Additive Vehicles

This guide does not cover operations and maintenance of the Datavan vehicle, specific operating software control system instructions for the oilfield service vehicles, or specific instructions for optional Density Meter and Transmittal (DMAT). Please refer to the respective manuals or user guides for this information.

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Deliverables The deliverables to the customer in regard to the DAS are:  

Printed data. Post-job report.

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Overview of LimeFrac LimeFrac is a software application platform developed by Lime Instruments that allows the Operator in the Datavan to track and record data from various ‟ pieces of equipment used to run a Well Stimulation or Hydraulic Fracturicting (frac) job. The software offers three types of display: line graph, digital display, and wellbore simulation.

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Devices A device is an electronically controlled or monitored piece of equipment that is critical to the operation of frac jobs (Figure 1). Examples of equipment, or devices, would be Data Van, Pumper, Blender, Hydration, or Chemical Additive. Each device is equipped with sensors that map to channels, data collection hardware, and an Ethernet network for communications. Refer to section 5.4 for details on Devices.

Sand

Blender

Hydration Data Van

Pumper


Equipment

Sensors Channel List Sensor 1 Sensor 2 Sensor 3

Data Collection Hardware

Ethernet

Lime Frac Clients

All channel data is sent to all clients who are connected to the device once per second.

Figure 1: Anatomy of a Device

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Channels and Channel List Each piece of equipment (Device) has sensors that are mapped to channels. Each device publishes a list of channels to the network. For example, a pumper device might publish Revolutions Per Minute (RPM), oil pressure, battery voltage, etc. Each channel represents an individual value that is continuously updated. Channels can represent different types of values, including:   

Raw sensor values (e.g., 6 milliamps) Totalized values (e.g., 75 gallons pumped) Formulas (e.g., one or more values combined to derive other values)

Refer to section 5.5 for details on channels.

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Action Button An action button is an option on a digital or analog display. An action button executes an action on the assigned channel; the action is specific to the type of channel assigned to the display. Table 1 outlines the action button titles and functions. Table 1: Action Button Type of Channels Assigned Analog Value

Action Titles

Functions

Zero

Sets the current reading to r eport as zero when assigned to an analog input or a running minimum or maximum

Total

Reset Total

Restarts the totalizer to zero when assigned to a total

Increment

Increment

Increases the channel by +1 when attached to an increment

Decrement

Decrement

Decreases the channel by -1 when attached to a decrement

Timer

Reset Timer to Zero

Resets the timer to zero when attached to a timer formula

Formula

Linked Action

Cascades the action button press when attached to a formula channel with linked formulas

Minimum Maximum

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Data Acquisition Figure 2 shows the overall view of the DAS. The information collected from the multipump computer device and the blender device is visible above the graph view. The data from the two devices displays within the graph.

Figure 2: 2: Data Acquisition Overview

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Datavan User Guide Roles and Responsibilities

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Roles and Responsibilities The roles and responsibilities at the Datavan stations are divided among four designated Operators: Treater, Project Engineer, Multipump Operator, and Blender Tender. Each Operator has his or her own work station (see Appendix (see Appendix F: Pump Numbering and Addressing Techniques) and specific duties related to his or her work in the Datavan.

3.1

Treater The Treater is the core of the operation and is generally responsible for the following duties:    

3.2

Setting up the Blender, Hydrator and/or ChemAdd Schedules Managing the Operators and the field Assembling the data for the customer Tending to the customer's request

Project Engineer The Project Engineer maintains the chemical composition, which includes sand and water, for the blender.

3.3

Multipump Operator The Multipump Operator has several duties to perform. Those duties include operating and monitoring up to 20 pumps (per multipump station).

3.4

Blender Tender The Blender Tender is stationed in the blender cab and operates the blender.

3.5

Density Meter and Transmitter Operator (Optional) If a DMAT Operator is assigned to the job, he or she works with the DMAT in the Datavan. Typically, this task is assigned to another person on the job. The DMAT receives slurry density data from the Texas Nuclear densometer, calculates slurry material concentrations, and syndicates the data throughout the Datavan network. The DMAT has two analog outputs (0-16mA) and a text stream output via an Ethernet connection. The system allows the Operator O perator to calibrate detectors „on the fly,‟ which reduces job problems and the need for field repairs. The DMAT is an embedded microprocessor-based system with a touch-screen Operator interface that is mounted in a panel or handle rail via a vesa mount. The display measures 8.4" and is viewable in direct sunlight. The DMAT operation interface includes three tabs: Main, Calibration, and Setup. For more information about the Lime Instruments DMAT system, please see the Lime Instruments Density Meter and Transmitter (DMAT) Operation Manual . Manual .

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LimeFrac Client Overvie O verview w The LimeFrac Client is an application that can acquire data from multiple devices, process it, save it and re-transfer that data to other systems in processed or unprocessed form.

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Shell Interface In a standard configuration, the LimeFrac Client initially displays a Shell Interface (Figure 3). 3). The shell interface displays for only a few seconds and then instantly minimizes, but it continues to run in the background. The shell interface contains four buttons that allow the Operator to perform various functions. The buttons are:   

cRIO Webpage: Opens the cRIO webpage to access advanced settings. Functions : launches the custom function interfaceExit: Shuts down the LimeFrac Client system. Debug: Opens a diagnostic interface.

Figure 3: Shell Interface (SESClient.exe) On a computer that has a start menu, the Operator can access the shell interface at any time for diagnostic purposes by selecting it in the Microsoft Windows taskbar at the bottom of the computer screen (Figure 4). 4).

Figure 4: Shell Interface Access

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User Interfaces After the shell interface minimizes, the LimeFrac Client displays one of the user interface options (Figure 5) on the screen at each of the Datavan stations. The LimeFrac Client offers eight displays for the user interface, consisting of single purpose and multi-purpose interfaces. These include the shell interface, the user interface, and a series of dialogs. Each interface is composed of graphs, digitals, wellbore or the “flexible display area”.

4.2.1

Single Purpose Interfaces Digitals (Figure 6)

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Schedule (Figure 7)

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10 Plot Graph (Figure 8)

Shell (Figure 3)

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Multi-Purpose Interfaces 

Digitals + 1 Graph (Figure 9)

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Digitals + 1 Graph + Flexible Display Area (Figure 10)

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Wellbore + Digitals (Figure 11)

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Schedule + 1 Graph (Figure 12)

Figure 5: User Interface

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Figure 6: Digitals Interface

Figure 7: Schedule Interface (Showing Two Blenders)

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Figure 8: Graph Interface (Plotting Seven Values)

Figure 9: Digitals + Graph Interface (Plotting Ten Values)

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Figure 10: Digitals + Graph + Flexible Display Area Interface

Figure 11: Wellbore + Digitals Interface (see 4.3 for details on using Wellbore)

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Figure 12: Schedule + Graph Interface (Showing One Blender Schedule and Plotting Ten Values)

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4.3

User Interface Task Bar The bar across the top of the user interface screen allows the Treater to set up and monitor the functions of the LimeFrac Client (Figure 13). The bar also allows the Treater to perform several tasks for the job.

Figure 13: User Interface Task Bar The items in the bar and their functions are: 1. The Functions button opens the Functions Dialog screen. 2. The Save Settings button saves the screen configuration. 3. The Exit button exits the job. 4. The TDMS field displays the name of the location and the name of the file in use. 5. The Customer icon (

) displays the Customer Information screen and starts a new file.

6. The Logging On button( ) records data from the job. The Logging Off button ( ) shows the data is not recording. 7. The Interface field displays the type of User Interface that is displayed on the screen.

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Digital Display The digital display provides the Operator with a digital reading of an assigned channel (Figure 14) that is attached to a device. It displays the channel name, digital value, and the unit of measure (if applicable). The Operator also has the option to display a button for zeroing the channel.

Figure 14: Anatomy of a Digital Display Within the digital display, the Operator can perform several functions to assign or change the attributes of the display (Figure 15). For instance, the Operator can click on the device name to assign a channel and click the value to select a configure option for the display.

Figure 15: Using a digital display (and its Configuration Menu)

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4.5

Line Graph The line graph interface displays the data being acquired in real time to the Operator (Figure 16). The Operator has the ability to assign up to 10 channels to be plotted on the graph. As well as assigning the line color, style, and scales. Which section??The operator can also set smoothing samples directly from clicking on the graph. For details on smoothing data see section 5.8.

Figure 16: Anatomy of a Line Graph

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Wellbore Simulation

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Displays an image of what the wellbore under treatment might look like given the user defined inputs (Figure 17). The current wellbore system is operated using two datasets: 1. Definition of the wellbore dimensions 2. Treating parameters a. Rate b. Pressure c. Slurry concentration (per stage)

Figure 17: Anatomy of the Wellbore     

Wellbore diagram: Representation of Wellbore displaying fluids moving down hole. Next Stage Button: Manually moves process into the next fluid stage. Wellbore Configurator: Opens up wellbore configuration (section 4.3.1) Fluid/Stage Up Next: Displays the next fluid/stage that is scheduled. Stage Legend: Displays color, stage number, depth, and unit used to display user defined channel.

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4.6.1

Configuring Wellbore Simulation

Click the Wellbore Configurator Wrench to bring up Wellbore Configurator (Figure 18). 1. Define the dimensions of wellbore a. Create a “section” for each distinct section of pipe as defined by change in diameter. b. Set the Depth, Bend Radius, and ISIP

Figure 18: Configuring Wellbore

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2. If the wellbore has already been defined, click “Load Wellbore Configuration” (Figure 19) and select the saved configuration (Figure 20)

Figure 19: Loading a Pre-Defined Wellbore Configuration

Figure 20: Choosing the pre-defined wellbore file

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3. Selecting inputs for wellbore operation (Figure 21) a. Select the device that hosts the channel, then select the channel, then click the >> button in front of the selected setting.

Figure 21: Selecting Data for the Wellbore

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4. Defining the fluids as modeled in the wellbore, click the Fluids tab (Figure 22) a. For each chemical in the job, add a “fluid” by defining name, weight, and viscosity.

Figure 22: Editing Fluid Stages on Wellbore b. The user can define the colors that appear when new stages are triggered (Figure 23).

Figure 23: Choosing Fluid/Stage Color

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5. Schedule set up, click the Schedule tab (Figure 24) a. For each stage in the job, add a fluid and name the stage.

Figure 24: Schedule Set Set up

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6. Appearance tab a. This tab is used to set the position and size of the Wellbore diagram display by clicking and dragging the edges of the Wellbore Positioning diagram (Figure 25) b. The user can also define the Tick Length, Scale Mode, and Feet per Division

Figure 25: Appearance Tab

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4.6.2

Using Wellbore

Figure 26: Using Wellbore The User has two options of staging the wellbore: 1. Manually 

Click the “Next Stage” button (

) on the wellbore, (when you know amount of stages)

2. Automatically Based on a preset formula (refer to section 5.8.1) Based on a different button from the wellbore (useful to manually advance from another computer), refer to section 5.8.1 and the idea of setting up a channel and turning on the button to change a stage.  

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4.7

Flexible Display Area The flexible display area is able to host four types of tabs at the bottom of the right-hand side of the screen (Figure 27). The Operator uses these tabs to perform difference functions.

Figure 27: Flexible Display Area Tabs The list below outlines the tab and their functions. 1. The Graph tab - displays an additional graph (see section 4.5). 2. The Digitals tab - displays additional digital displays (see section 4.4). 3. The Events tab - displays comments in the job file (see section 5.9). 4. The Schedule tab - displays Blender, Chemadd, or Hydrator schedules and allows creating and editing the schedules (see section 5.2 for details on using schedules). Note: This is only supported with Blender, Chemadd and Hydrators that have LimeFrac control systems.

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Datavan User Guide System Setup

5.0

System Setup This section outlines the process of setting up the system and entering the necessary data before recording a job.

5.1

Pre-job Plan The LimeFrac Client is equipped with a pre-job plan template as a basis for setting up a job. The Treater imports information into the template to establish the job stages and settings and create the job plan. The job plan can also be used to set up the Blender, Hydrator or Chemadd Schedule. Steps to import the pre-job plan into the LimeFrac Client are: 1. Click on the New File icon ( to get a sample pre-job file)

) at the top of the user interface. (Go to http://limeinst.com/prejob

2. Enter the customer name, lease name, and job number in the appropriate fields in the Customer Information screen (Figure 28). 3. Click on the Folder button.

Figure 28: Customer Information Screen


4. Navigate to the pre-job file in the Select Excel File screen (Figure 29). 5. Click the Select button.

Figure 29: Selext Excel File Screen 6. Click the Done button in the Customer Information screen (Figure 28).

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5.2

Schedules The Datavan Operator may integrate a blender with a Datavan, specifically sand stage scheduling. If a Treater has a Lime-controlled blender, the Treater can monitor, configure, and control the scheduling and staging of the blender through the LimeFrac Client.

5.2.1

Blender Setup

The Blender Table tab, located at the bottom of the user interface, displays the Blender Schedule (Figure 30). This allows the Operator to create or edit the Blender Schedule. Click on the Blender Tab at the bottom right of the screen to access the Blender Table. Stage: Indicates the current operational stage from the blender schedule. Schedule: the calendar/clock icon to the right of the Stage field allows you to import the blender schedule. Start: Begins the sand schedule. Abort: All setpoints go to zero and schedule is over. Pause: Sets all setpoints to zero and the button changes to say “resume”. Resume goes back to the settings from before. Hold: Keeps the settings that are currently on until the hold button indication is turned off by clicking again.

Figure 30: Blender Table Screen

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5.2.2

Edit Blender Schedule

The Edit Blender Schedule screen allows the Operator to enter a new stage, edit an existing stage, and delete a stage within the blender schedule during operations, if necessary. Steps to enter a new stage to the Blender Schedule are: 1. Click the Edit Schedule button (Figure 31).

Figure 31: Editing Blender Schedule 2. Enter values for the new stage in the fields at the top of the screen (Figure 32). 3. Click the New Stage button. 4. Click the Send Schedule button.

Figure 32: Enter New Stage

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Steps to enter and edit the values for a stage in the Blender Schedule are: 1. Click the Edit Schedule button (Figure 33).

Figure 33: Editing Blender Schedule 2. Click on the appropriate table row for editing an individual stage (Figure 34). 3. Edit the values for the stage in the fields at the top of the screen. 4. Click the Send Schedule button.

Figure 34: Editing Stage Values

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Steps to delete a stage from the Blender Schedule are: 1. Click the Edit Schedule button (Figure 35).

Figure 35: Editing Blender Schedule 2. Click on the appropriate table row to delete (Figure 36) 3. Click the Delete Stage button. 4. Click the Send Schedule button.

Figure 36: Delete a Stage

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5.3

Functions Dialog The Functions Dialog is a dynamic menu that extends menu functions of the LimeFrac Client. The user launches it by clicking on the Functions button in the top left corner of any interface screen (Figure 37).

Figure 37: Functions Button Main Screen After the Functions button has been selected, the Function Dialog screen appears (Figure 38). NOTE: The Page 1 tab is selected in the following figure.

Figure 38: Functions Dialog Screen

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The Functions Dialog is equipped with preset buttons (see Table 2). Table 2: Functions Dialog Screen Buttons Button Name

Function

cRIO Webpage

Allows access to the cRIO webpage for advanced settings

Admin Tool

Allows Operator configurati ons and functionality set up (tech support)

Customer Information

Adds customer name and job information to the current data log

Change Labels

Allows changes to channel names

Print (1 Graph)

Prints data from a single graph

Print (3 Graph)

Prints data from three graphs

Change Device Names

Allows alternation of the names of configured devices

Send Command

Sends a manual string command to a device

Calibration

Allows calibrations to be performed

Create Annotation

Adds an annotation marker to the current data file

Export TDMS

Allows exporting of TDMS files to a savable location

Edit Annotation Table

Allows changes in the Annotation Table

Stream Out Configurator

Allows formula server configuration

Database Out Configurator

Allows the configure data acquisition to integrate with other databases

Export Files

Exports files to a desired program and location

Formula Editor

Allows editing of local formulas

On Screen Keyboard

Provides an on-screen keyboard for use with touch-screen displays

Done

Completes the function task

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5.3.1

Add a Function Button

The Functions Dialog screen can be customized to include user-defined buttons. Steps to create a new Functions Dialog button are: 1. Click on the Wrench icon in the top left corner of the Functions Dialog screen (Figure 39).

Figure 39: Functions Dialog Wrench 2. Select a grayed-out button with a number on it. Example Button 19 (Figure 40).

Figure 40: Functions Dialog Edit Mode

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3. Assign a task to the button from one of the following selections (Figure 41). 

External Program

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Internal Command

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View Another Computer

4. Type the appropriate name of the button in the Button Text field. 5. Click inside the Button Color box to assign a color to the button. (This step is optional.) 6. Click the button in the Preview field to test the action of the button. 7. Click the Done button.

Figure 41: Functions Button Edit/Create Screen 8. Click the Done button on the Functions Dialog: Edit Mode screen (Figure 40). 9. Click the Done button on the Functions Dialog screen (Figure 39).

5.3.2

Rename an Existing Functions Button

The LimeFrac Client allows the buttons that exist in the Function Dialog screen to be renamed. Follow the first few steps in Section 5.3.1 Add a Function Button to access the Function Dialog: Edit Mode screen, except type over the name of the existing button in Step 7. Follow the rest of the steps.

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5.3.3

Delete an Existing Function Button

The functions buttons on the Functions Dialog screen can be deleted. For instance, if a function button was created but is no longer needed, the Operator can delete the button from the screen. Steps to delete an existing function button are: 1. Click on the Wrench icon in the top left corner of the Functions Dialog screen (Figure 42). 2. Select the button to be deleted to open the Button Edit/Create screen.

Figure 42: Functions Dialog Wrench

3. Click the red Remove Button button (Figure 43). 4. Click the Done button.

Figure 43: Functions Diaolog Remove Button

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5.4

Devices The LimeFrac Client is by default pre-configured to connect to a default set of devices from which the system collects data. Devices may be added or removed as needed See Section 5.5 for more information about channels.

5.4.1

Select a Device

All configured devices are available for selection throughout the system. A user may select any connected device to attach to any digital displays, graphs, and as components of formulas. Every device that is configured for use in the system is identifiable by its “device name”. To obtain a particular piece of data, the user selects a device by its name and then selects a channel for that device. Steps to assign a device to a data display are: 1. Click on the value in any gauge or digital display, or click on a plot line at the top of a graph (Figure 44). 2. Select a device from the Device menu.

Figure 44: Devices Menu

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5.5

Channels A channel represents a stream of continuously updating values for one measurement or formula. For example, if an Operator has configured the client to connect to a pump device, the Operator may select „discharge pressure‟ as a channel for that pump to us e in a gauge, digital display, or graph plot line. The gauge, digital display, or plot line shows the most current value for the channel and is continuously updated (default setting is once per second).

5.5.1

Select a Channel

Steps to select a channel are: 1. Click on the channel name above a digital display (Figure 45). 2. Select the channel for that device from the drop-down list.

Figure 45: Channel Selection Menu

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5.6

Adding Devices to LimeFrac On systems which don‟t already have the Devices configurator, the user must first add the button as an Internal Command to the Functions Dialog (refer to section 5.5.1 for adding a button).

Figure 46: Devices Configurator Button

Figure 47: Anatomy of Devices Configurator

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This procedure is different than the procedure for configuring the available pumps in Multipump. Do not use this on a Multipump system without talking to a Lime Technician.

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5.6.1

Adding a device from the pre-configured device list

Steps to add a new device from the pre-configured device list: 1. Click the Functions button at the top of the user interface.

Figure 48: Functions Button Main Screen 2. Click the Devices Configurator button in the Functions Dialog screen (Figure 49).

Figure 49: Devices Configurator Button

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3. Click the Add button to add a new device (Figure 50).

Figure 50: Adding a New Device 4. Add the device by clicking Insert (Figure 51). Unless instructed by a service technician, always add new device as the highest number because there can be unexpected impact on already existing formulas.

Figure 51: Insert Device Order

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5. Click on the drop down arrow (

) to choose device categories (Figure 52).

After selecting a device from the pre-configured device list, the device should be mostly configured and named appropriately and the correct IP address should be entered. a. The remaining steps are to change the name b. Make sure the IP address is correct

Figure 52: Changing the Name and Entering in IP Address 6. Click Done.

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5.6.2

Adding a custom device

Steps to adding a custom device (assuming it is a comma separated TCP stream delimited by CRLF.) 1. Choose “Custom”, from the drop down arrow (Figure 53).

Figure 53: Adding a Custom Device

2. Click the button, choose SES1 for protocol, choose port number (default port on a Moxa-type device is 4001), choose CRLF for TCP mode and delete Beg String and Term String by putting the mouse into the field and using the delete key (Figure 54).

Figure 54: Advanced Settings in Adding a Custom Device

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3. Choose number of channels (the number of values separated by commas) and it will add a row for each new channel (Figure 55).

Figure 55: Choosing the Number of Channels in a Device 4. Choose „Use labels from this list‟ (Figure 56).

Figure 56: Using Labels from this List

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5. Click on each label now and type a name for each channel, then select a unit type if applicable (Figure 57).

Figure 57: Changing Channel Names

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Refer to section 7.3 on using the Lime Admin Tool to test TCP streams.

6. After clicking done, the device is configured and once the client is restarted, it will be available for use (Figure 58).

Figure 58: After a New Device is Added

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5.6.3

Updating a device

Steps to updating a device are: 1. Open the devices configurator. Select a device by double clicking anywhere on its row or single click it and select Edit Selected Device (Figure 59).

Figure 59: Updating a Device 2. Change the values as needed (Figure 60).

Figure 60: Changing Device Name and/or Values 3. Click Done, and restart the client.

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5.6.4

Removing a device

Steps to remove a device are: 1. Highlight the device to remove and click the Remove button (Figure 61).

Figure 61: Removing a Device

Figure 62: Removing a Device Dialog 2. Click Done.

WARNING: Removing a device may have a negative effect on any defined formulas recovering the formulas can be very difficult once the device order is altered and not just the formulas that are directly using this device.

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5.7

Line Graph Assignments and Plot Legend The Plot Legend is located above the line graph and displays the different plot styles and colors designated to their device and channels (Figure 63).

Figure 63: Anatomy of the Plot Legend

5.7.1 

Assigning Channels to Plots: Click on Channel Name, select the desired Device, then select the Channel (Figure 64).

Figure 64: Assigning Channels to Plots

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5.7.2

Setting the Plot Lines:

The LimeFrac Client allows the Operator to set the plot lines (e.g., color, width, line style). NOTE: The settings that are set from this menu do not automatically save for the next session.

Figure 65: Setting the Plot Lines The list below explains the items in the drop down list (Figure 65) and their functions.     

     

Common Plots: Sets the appearance of the plot line. Color: Sets the color of the plot line. Line Style: Sets the plot line style. Line Width: Sets the width of the plot line. Anti-Aliased: Smooths out the details on a graph. Settings for the current situation disappear when the system is rebooted or the computer is shut down. Bar Plots: Set the plots of the bar. Fill Base Line: Offers a variety of options for the fill of the plot line. Interpolation: Determines how a graph is displayed in relationship of the samples to each other. Point Style: Sets the style of the points. X Scale: Allows the user to set the time. Y Scale: Selects individual channels. WARNING: This action is not advised.

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5.7.3 

Assigning Plots to Specific Scales: There are five different scales available in each graph, any plot may be assigned to any of the scales (Figure 66). This is important if there are values with a different range that needs to be shown on the same graph (Figure 67). (e.g. Wellhead PSI 0-18000psi & Clean Rate 0-200 bbl)

Figure 66: Assigning Plots to Specific Scales

Figure 67: Plot Scales Layout

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5.7.4

Graph Elements

There are five different elements the user may display on the graph. This can be accessed by right clicking inside the graph and selecting „Visible Items” (Figure 68).

Figure 68: Graph Elements

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   

The list below explains the different elements the user has the option to display: Plot legend: Describes its plot line assignment and line style/color. Digital Displays: Shows numeric value for each assigned plots. Scale Legend: Allows the user different options to quickly set user defined scales of how the data is plotted on the graph. Graph Palette: Allows User to zoom in/out, and pan the graph. Cursor Legend: Displays the X and Y values wherever the user scrolls the cursor. X Scrollbar: Toggles scrollbar on/off and allows you to scroll left or right on the x-axis Quick Print: See section 6.4.3 for details.

Figure 69: Graph Elements Layout

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5.7.5

Scale Legend

The scale legend is a tool that gives the user the different options to quickly set user defined scales of how the data is plotted on the graph (Figure 70).

Figure 70: Scale Legend

Figure 71: Anatomy of Scale Legend

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5.8

Smoothing Data Smoothing is a method of taking a specific sample of data and averaging it with adjacent samples of data to get an instant average. The average can be used to make the amount of data more easily digested by the system. It can also be used to make the data seem more representative of overall trends rather than the variation between individual data points. The system performs two types of smoothing: one for data acquisition, and one for data presentation.

5.8.1

Smoothing Data for Acquisition

Data collection smoothing is achieved by analog data averaging. The LimeFrac DAS performs analog data averaging, which smooths data as the system collects it. The data acquisition hardware collects approximately 15,000 sample values per second for each analog input and then averages this data to produce one value each second to represent the current analog input. This data is known as the Data of Record.

5.8.2

Smoothing Data for Presentation

Smoothing data for presentation occurs during graph creation or in the digital displays. The LimeFrac Client allows the user to smooth data in graphs for data presentation. The user defines the amount of smoothing, which generates a more presentable line but has no impact on the data, and it is then saved into the file

5.8.3

Smoothing in Graphs

When an Operator assigns devices for the plot lines of a graph, the Smoothing Samples field allows you to specify the smoothing interval. The value entered here indicates the number of data samples averaged together to generate each data point on the graph for the device plot line. For example, if Smoothing Samples is set to 5, one data point on the graph is the average of the four preceding data points and the current sample. Steps to smooth data for presentation are: 

Click on the scale number in the scale legend (Figure 71) to set Smoothing Samples for that plot only (Figure 72). (Refer to section 5.3 on Plot Line Assignments for details)

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Figure 72: Smoothing Data for Presentation 

After smoothing has been added to a plot, an asterisk ( * ) will be displayed next to the plot name, indicating smoothing has been applied to that plot only (Figure 73).

Figure 73: Plot Legend Post-Smoothing

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5.8.4

Smoothing Before Logging

Smoothing must be performed through formulas of the data acquisition hardware before logging. Notes As discussed in Section 5.5.1 Select a Channel, the data acquisition hardware samples device data 15,000 times per second and, at the conclusion of each second, averages all 15,000 samples to produce the data of record for that second. The system records one value per second in the log file and is unaffected by software smoothing, so the underlying data is unsmoothed, regardless of the smoothing settings for graphing. Graph smoothing is done only for presentation and does not affect the data of record. The smoothing interval for graphs should be selected to depict an accurate representation of the operation. The recommended value for is seven or less, and a typical value is three or Smoothing Samples four. Anything more than seven samples per graph point can and will lead to graphs that hide useful data. Graphs can be printed or exported as images, but because the system renders graphs from the data of record, graphs do not change the data that is recorded in the log files.

Software safety mechanisms function based on captured data. Although setting a large smoothing interval for graphs can result in a misrepresentation of operational data, safety mechanisms operate based on the data of record and are unaffected by graph smoothing. Another concept of smoothing, which impacts safety systems, exists in the ‘overtrip’ function for pumps. The overtrip function is guided by a threshold of the number of contiguous samples it must receive before the function activates. This smoothing concept accounts for the very sensitive nature of the sensors used in Lime Instruments’ systems.

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5.9

Events and Annotations Annotations are notations added to a job file that can signify an event in the job (e.g. “pump 5 removed”.) Annotations are added manually (see next section) or automatically when prompted by a formula that has an annotation defined. (see section 5.7.6)

5.9.1 

Manually adding annotations to job file: User can press Functions button, choose “Create annotation” (Figure 75).

Figure 74: Functions Button Main Screen

Figure 75: Create Annotation Button

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OR user can press F2 to launch the “create annotation” dialog (Figure 76).

Figure 76: Create Annotation Dialog 

User has the option of choosing a default annotation or creating a custom annotation (Figure 77).

Figure 77: Choosing Annotation

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When an annotation is added to a job file: The annotation is stored in the job file and is available for post job reporting. The annotation shows up on all the graphs and (if configured to do so) it will show up on all the graphs in other Datavan computers (Figure 78).  

Figure 78: Annotation on Graph

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The annotation is shown in the “events” t ab on the flexible display area (Figure 79).

Figure 79: Events Tab

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5.9.2

Events/Annotations Table

In the Flexible Display Panel, the events tab shows a series of values that are recorded when an event/annotation is added to the job file. So if the user wants to know “Wellhead Pressure A” each time an event/annotation is recorded, it will appear in this table (See new section XXXX on defining the values that are recorded to the Events table when an annotation is added.) This events table is especially useful because the user can right click inside the annotation/event table and “copy data to clipboard” which can then be pasted into an excel or open office calc document to form the basis of a report. Defining the values which are displayed to the events table 1. Functions, “Edit annotation table” (Figure 81)

Figure 80: Functions Button Main Screen

Figure 81: Edit Annotation Table

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2. Choose channels the user wants to annotate (Figure 82).

Figure 82: Edit Table Assignments 3. Click done (Figure 83).

Figure 83: Edit Table Assignments

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5.10

Set an Alarm to a Digital Display An alarm can be assigned to a digital display within the LimeFrac Client. An alarm displays when the values go below the minimum values set or above the maximum values set. Steps to set an alarm to a digital display are: 1. Click on the appropriate device (Figure 84).

Figure 84: Alarm Setup 2. Click a number(s) in the Number Pad screen and click the MIN (minimum) button (Figure 85). 3. Click a number in the Number Pad screen and click the MAX (maximum) button. 4. Click the OK button. NOTE: The system automatically closes the key pad after 10 seconds of inactivity.

Figure 85: Alarm Number Pad Screen

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5.10.1

Remove an Alarm from a Digital Display

The LimeFrac Client allows the removal of an alarm that is set to a device. An alarm is an attribute of a channel. Steps to remove an alarm that is set to a digital display are: 1. Click on the appropriate device (Figure 86).

Figure 86: Alarm Setup 2. Click the No Alarms button on the Number Pad screen (Figure 87). 3. Click the OK button. NOTE: The system automatically closes the key pad after 10 seconds of inactivity.

Figure 87: Alarm Number Pad Screen

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5.11

Formulas A formula is a mathematical calculation using combined channel values. The result of the calculation establishes a separate channel value. The LimeFrac Client allows the Operator to set up formulas, which then become part of the channel list for the local formula's device.

5.11.1

Create a Formula

The Operator may elect to create formulas to use as channels. Steps to create a formula are: 1. Click the Functions button at the top of the user interface (Figure 88).

Figure 88: Functions Button Main Screen 2. Click the Formula Editor button in the Functions Dialog screen (Figure 89).

Figure 89: Formula Editor Button

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3. Click the plus (

) button in the Formula Editor screen (Figure 90).

Figure 90: Formula Editor Screen 4. Type in a label name in the Label field (Figure 91). 5. Select the appropriate function for the Function field. 6. Select a channel from the Available Channels list to the left by dragging the channels to the Formula field or double clicking. 7. Click on the down arrow (

) to the right of the Unit field to select the appropriate measurement.

8. Check that the Valid Formula? light is green before saving the formula. If the light is not green, correct the formula. 9. Click the „Stage Wellbore‟ box if the user wishes to include automatic staging of the wellbore diagram. 10. Click the Save button.

Figure 91: Edit Formula Screen

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11. Click the Done button in the Formula Editor screen (Figure 90). 12. Click the Done button in the Functions Dialog screen (Figure 89).

5.11.2

Edit a Formula

Existing formulas can be changed to meet specific requirements. Steps to edit an existing formula are: 1. Click the Functions button at the top of the user interface (Figure 92).

Figure 92: Functions Button Main Screen 2. Click the Formula Editor button in the Functions Dialog screen (Figure 93).


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3. Double click on the formula to edit in the Formula Editor screen or select the formula and click the Edit Selected Formula button (Figure 94).

Figure 94: Selecting Formula to Edit 4. Change the label name in the Label field (Figure 95). 5. Select the appropriate function for the Function field. 6. Select a channel from the Available Channels list to the left by dragging the channels to the Formula field or double clicking. 7. Click on the down arrow to the right of the Unit field to select the appropriate measurement. 8. Check that the Valid Formula? light is green before saving the formula. If the light is not green, correct the formula. 9. Click the Save button.

Figure 95: Formula Editor Screen 10. Click the Done button in the Formula Editor screen (Figure 94).

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5.11.3

Deleting a Formula

Existing formulas can be deleted or hidden by changing the code. Steps to delete an existing formula are: 1. Click the Functions button at the top of the user interface (Figure 96).

Figure 96: Functions Button Main Screen 2. Click the Formula Editor button in the Functions Dialog screen (Figure 97)


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3. Select the formula to delete in the Formula Editor screen (Figure 98). 4. Click the Minus (

) button.

Figure 98: Deleting a Formula 5. Click the Delete button on the prompt screen (Figure 99)

Figure 99: Delete Formula Prompt 6. Click the Done button in the Formula Editor screen (Figure 95).

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5.11.4

Formula Functions

Table 3 lists the formula types and descriptions. Table 3: Formula Functions Formula Types

Descriptions

Formula

A running calculation based on the assigned variables

Running Average

A running average of the channels in the formula

Totalizer from Rate

Deduces the total from the rate over the time monitored

Rate from Total

Measures the change in total to deduce the rate

Running Min

The lowest value of the channel since monitoring began

Running Max

The highest value of the channel since monitoring began

Up-Counter

A timer that counts up by 1

Down-Counter

A timer that counts down by 1

Increment

Adds 1 to the value in the formula field when the button is clicked

Decrement

Subtracts 1 to the value in the formula field when the button is clicked

Event on Value Change

Monitors a value and automatically processes the button on any linked channel

5.11.5

Linked Channels

LimeFrac allows a channel to be linked to a formula. Pressing the button openly displays which formula is attached to the parent channel. This action is automatically performed on other channels (children channels) that are attached to the parent channel.

5.11.6

Automatic Annotation Based on Formula

The value entered in a formula is automatically entered into the job file as an annotation each time the button is clicked on a digital display that is attached to the formula (or a linked formula is clicked).

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Datavan User Guide Advanced Operations

6.0

Advanced Operations This section outlines the advanced operations of the LimeFrac.

6.1

Syndicate Local Formulas (Publishing Data on the Network) When an Operator uses the Formula Editor to create, remove, and edit formulas as described in Section 5.11.2 Edit a Formula, the changes are local to the Operator‟s computer station only. As long as the formula runs on a local computer only, it is a „local‟ formula. To distribute the results of a local formula to other network computers that have been configured to connect to the data server, the Operator uses the Stream Out Configurator to activate the formula server function as described in Section 6.3.6 Stream Data via Ethernet or Server. From any data display, the Operator may select Local Formulas as the device and then select a local formula as a channel.

6.2

Zero a Channel Value If the button is not visible, refer to Section Error! Reference source not found. Digital Display.

6.3

Maintain Files This subsection outlines the storing, streaming, and retrieving of data files.

6.3.1

Log File Storage

The system stores log files in D:/SES/Datalogs by default. If a D drive does not exist, the system automatically stores log files in C:/SES/Datalogs instead.

6.3.2

Technical Data Management Streaming File Format

All operational data is written to a log file in the National Instruments™ (NI) TDMS file type. The TDMS file format allows the system to write data to the file at high speeds while maintaining data structure. This promotes data accuracy and accessibility for job operations (http://zone.ni.com/devzone/cda/tut/p/id/3727).

6.3.3

TDMS Add In

A software download, which is available at (http://limeinstruments.com/downloads ), allows TDMS files to be opened in Excel.


6.3.4

Export Technical Data Management Streaming Files

The Export TDMS option in the Functions Dialog allows you to export TDMS files to a Universal Serial Bus (USB) drive located behind the screen or to an internal storage location. The Operator can export all or selected files and can create zipped files. Steps to export TDMS files are: 1. Click the Functions button at the top of the user interface (Figure 100).

Figure 100: Functions Button Main Screen 2. Click the Export Files button on the Functions Dialog screen (Figure 101).

Figure 101: Export Files Button

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3. Click the Find Files button on the Export Files screen (Figure 102). NOTE: Click the Folder button to select a non-default directory to copy the file from.

4. Click the Zip Files? box if the files are to be zipped. 5. Select the first file to be exported and hold down the Shift key on the keyboard to select a range of files. 6. Click the Export Selected Files button, which shows the File Save dialog. NOTE: If all files are to be exported, click the Expo rt All Files button after Step 4.

Figure 102: Export Files Screen

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7. Select a path to store the exported files and click the Export Datalog Zip File button (Figure 103).

Figure 103: File Path Selection 8. Click the OK button to confirm that the files have been successfully exported (Figure 104).

Figure 104: File Export Prompt 9. Click the Done button on the Export Files screen (Figure 102)

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6.3.5

Log Data to External Database

The system allows the Operator to log data to external databases as it is acquired through the Database Out Configurator button on the Functions Dialog. The Database Out Configurator screen (see Error! Reference source not found. ) allows the Operator to specify a path for the database ile. The file that the system creates has the same name as the TDMS file for the operation, but it uses an .mdb file extension and a Microsoft Access format. This is useful when intergrading with third party systems. Steps to log data to external databases are: 1. Click the Functions button at the top of the user interface screen (Figure 105).

Figure 105: Functions Button Main Screen 2. Click the Database Out Configuration button on the Functions Dialog screen (Figure 106).

Figure 106: Database Out Configurator

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3. Select the data in the Database Out Configurator screen in the Available Channels field by dragging and dropping or double-clicking 4. Click the Done button (Figure 107).

Figure 107: Database Out Configurator Screen

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6.3.6

Stream Data via Ethernet or Server

Any computer that contains LimeFrac software can function as a Data Server. The Data Server publishes data over Ethernet (Transmission Control Protocol [TCP]) or serial (RS-232). It can publish any channel from any connected device, including the „local formula‟ device. In a default Datavan configuration, one computer in the Datavan is the default TCP data server for all the other computers. Steps to publish local channels and formulas to a data server are: 1. Click the Functions button at the top of the user interface (Figure 108).

Figure 108: Functions Button Main Screen 2. Click the Stream Out Configurator button in the Functions Dialog screen (Figure 109).

Figure 109: Stream Out Configurator Button

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3. Move the appropriate formula(s) from the Available Channels list to the Selected Channels list by double-clicking on the channel(s) or by dragging and dropping them (Figure 110). 4. Select the formula in the Selected Channels list and adjust the information in the Stream Type, Output Stream Format, Listening Port, Time Format, Termination Char , and Interval (ms) fields. NOTE: There can be multiple streams showing in the C u r r e n t C o n f i g u r a t i o n field.

5. Click the Apply button. 6. Click the Done button.

Figure 110: Anatomy of Stream Out Configurator 7. Click the Done button (Figure 109). As an advanced-level procedure, the stream may be published via User Datagram Protocol (UDP) instead of TCP. It may also be published to different Ethernet ports. NOTE: Multiple streams may be configured simultaneously, but they may be on distinct ports.

For serial (RS-232) streaming, specify a COM port and a baud rate. For Ethernet streaming, select the Ethernet port for TCP streaming. The output stream format for TCP streaming is CommaSeparated Values (CSV), although an Operator can change this to DataTaker format if the software receiving the data stream is Lime Instruments software.

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6.4

Printing Data The LimeFrac Client allows two modes of printing: „1 graph‟ (Figure 111) or ‟3 graphs‟ (Figure 112). The output displays in a graph interface.

Figure 111: Single (1) Graph Screen

Figure 112: Triple (3) Graph Screen

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6.4.1

Print 1 Graph

This section outlines the procedures to print 1 graph. Steps to print „1 graph‟ are: 1. Click the Functions button at the top of the user interface screen (Figure 113).

Figure 113: Functions Button Main Screen 2. Click the Print (1 Graph) button on the Functions Dialog screen (Figure 114).

Figure 114: Print (1 Graph) Button

NOTE: Skip Step 3 and Step 4 if printing the current file.

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3. Click the Folder icon on the Printing Options screen (Figure 115).

Figure 115: Printing Options Screen 4. Locate the appropriate file to print, and click the OK button (Figure 116).

Figure 116: Print TDMS Files Screen 5. Enter any customer information in the fields to load the file into the printing interface (Figure 115). 6. Click the Done button.

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7. Click the Graph Assignments button at the bottom of the graph screen (Figure 117).

Figure 117: Graph Assignments Button for Printing 8. Set up the graph assignments for the graph, and click the Done button (Figure 118).

Figure 118: Graph Assignments Setup for Printing 9. Click the Print button at the bottom of the graph screen (Figure 119).

Figure 119: Print Button on Print Screen 10. Click the down arrow on the Print Setup screen, and select the appropriate printer (Figure 120). 11. Click the Print button.

Figure 120: Print Setup Screen

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12. Click the Exit button at the bottom of the graph screen (Figure 121) to return to the main interface.

Figure 121: Exit Button

6.4.2

Print 3 Graphs

This section outlines the procedure to print 3 graphs. Steps to print „3 graphs‟ are: 1. Click the Functions button at the top of the user interface screen (Figure 122).

Figure 122: Functions Button Main Screen 2. Click the Print (3 Graph) button on the Functions Dialog screen (Figure 123).

Figure 123: Print (3 Graph) Button NOTE: Skip Step 3 and Step 4 if printing the current file.

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Figure 124: Printing Options Screen 4. Locate the appropriate file to print, and click the OK button (Figure 125).

Figure 125: Print TDMS File Screen 5. Enter any customer information in the fields to load the file into the printing interface (Figure 124). 6. Click the Done button.

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7. Click the Graph Assignments button at the bottom of the graph screen (Figure 126).

Figure 126: Graph Assignments Button for Printing 8. Select the top, middle, or bottom graph (Figure 127).

Figure 127: Graph Selection Screen for Edit Assignments 9. Set up the graph assignments for the graph, and click the Done button (Figure 128).

Figure 128: Graph Assignments Setup for Printing

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10. Click the Print button at the bottom of the graph screen (Figure 129)

Figure 129: Print Button on Print Screen 11. Click the down arrow on the Print Setup screen, and select the appropriate printer (Figure 130) 12. Click the Print button.

Figure 130: Print Setup Screen 13. Click the Exit button at the bottom of the graph screen to return to the main interface (Figure 131).

Figure 131: Exit Button

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6.4.3

Quick Print

This section outlines how to use the Quick Print feature on a Graph Interface. 1. Click the Quick Print button at the bottom right corner of the graph (Figure 132).

Figure 132: Quick Print Button NOTE: Skip Step 2 and Step 3 if printing the current file.

Figure 133: Quick Print Graph

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Figure 134: Printing Options Screen

3. Locate the appropriate file to print, and click the OK button (Figure 135)

Figure 135: Print TDMS File Screen

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4. Enter any customer information in the fields to load the file into the printing interface. Click the Done button (Figure 136).

Figure 136: Printing Options Screen 5. To open the graph as an excel file, click the Import to Excel button (Figure 137).

Figure 137: Import to Excel Button on Quick Print Screen 6. Click Export to existing file to save the graph to an already existing excel file. Click Create new file to save the graph as a new excel file (Figure 138).

Figure 138: Export to Excel Prompt

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7. Click the Print button (Figure 139).

Figure 139: Print Button on Quick Print Screen

8. Click Done.

Figure 140: Done Button on Quick Print Screen

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7.0

Troubleshooting During operations, there may be a need to change some of the Datavan cRIO settings. This section outlines some of the occurrences for dealing with troubleshooting. However, it is advised to contact Lime Instruments before attempting to perform the tasks in this section.

7.1

Remap a Channel on the Datavan cRIO Only trained personnel with guidance from Lime Instruments technicians should perform channel mapping. Data streaming through a channel is tracked over time. When a channel becomes unusable and the Operator needs to receive the channel‟s data through another channel and continue the time already tracked, trained personnel can map a new channel to receive the data. For example, if a lightning strike causes „Channel 1‟ to fail, trained personnel can connect the channel‟s device to „Channel 2.‟ The trained personnel can then map „Channel 2‟ as „Channel 1‟ to use the current settings and formulas for the original „Channel 1.‟ Mapping is also a possible solution if an Operator encounters problems with reel cables and needs to use another reel cable. If channel remapping is necessary, call Lime Instruments at 713-781-1883 or 1-888-991-LIME for 24hour support.

7.2

Swapping a Device This task should only be done by trained personnel with guidance from Lime Instruments technicians. If a device is replaced during a job, it may be necessary to „impersonate‟ the original device with its replacement in the system. Swapping a device is done by changing the target Internet Protocol (IP) address of the original device in the communication settings of the software to the IP address of the replacement device. If swapping a device is necessary, call Lime Instruments at 713-781-1883 or 1-888-991-LIME for 24hour support.

Datavan User Guide Troubleshooting

7.3

Lime Admin Tool The Lime Admin Tool (Figure 141) is used for diagnostic support. Only trained technicians and/or personnel with specific directions from Lime Instruments should use it. If using the Admin Tool is necessary, contact Lime Instruments at 713-781-1883 or at our 24-Hour support 1-888-991-LIME

Figure 141: Lime Admin Tool The Admin Tool is used when a modification to the file-based write filter is requested.

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8.0

Post- job Reporting

8.1

Printing Reports

8.2

Printing Data Refer to Section 6.4 Printing Data.

Datavan User Guide S y s t em S h u t d o w n

9.0

System Shutdown After the job is completed, simply power down the Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) unit (clean power) and follow the normal generator/Power Take-Off (PTO) shutdown procedures.

Datavan User Guide A p p e n d i x A – D a t a v a n S p e c i f i c a t i o n s

Appendix A: Datavan Specifications Below is an overall drawing of the Lime Standard 26' Datavan (Figure 142) with an 8' slide out.

Figure 142: Lime Standard 26’ Datavan


Below is an overall drawing of the Lime Standard 42' Datavan (Figure 143) with 8' slide out.

Figure 143: Lime Standard 42’ Datavan

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Below is the 120V breaker box wiring diagram (Figure 144) for the Lime Standard 26' Datavan. (A larger version of this is included in a plastic folder next to the circuit box.)

Figure 144: Lime Standard 26’ Datavan 120V Breaker Box Wiring Diagram

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Below is the 120V breaker box wiring diagram (Figure 145) for the Lime Standard 42' Datavan. (A larger version of this is included in a plastic folder next to the circuit box.)

Figure 145: Lime Standard 42’ Datavan 120V Breaker Box Wiring Diagram

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Below is the 12V electrical schematic (Figure 146) for the Lime Standard 26' Datavan. (A larger version of this is included in a plastic folder next to the circuit box.)

Figure 146: Lime Standard 26’ Datavan 12V Electrical Schematic

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Below is the 12V electrical schematic (Figure 147) for the Lime Standard 42' Datavan. (A larger version of this is included in a plastic folder next to the circuit box.)

Figure 147: Lime Standard 42’ Datavan 12V Electrical Schematic

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Table 4 displays the equipment and specifications for each size Datavan. Table 4: Datavan Equipment and Specifications Equipment

Specification

26' Datavan Model – Standard Lime Diesel fuel tank

N/A, generator uses chassis fuel supply

Clean water tank

N/A

Gray water tank

N/A

42' Datavan Trailer Model – Standard Lime Diesel fuel tank

As per specification

Clean water tank


Gray water tank


Environmental Systems A/C

3-5 A/C units, depending upon model. A/C systems can be powered by PTO generator or standalone generator.

Doors


Windows

Custom manufactured double pane insulated windows; contact General Truck Body (GTB) at 1-800-395-8585 for replacement

Electrical Systems Alternating current (VAC)

110 volt

Direct current (VDC)

12 volt

Clean power (white outlets)

Power that is filtered through a UPS. DO NOT plug space heaters or other heating devices into clean power. The voltage runs down the battery. Since batteries cannot be shipped on an airplane, delivery takes approximately one week.

Dirty power (gray outlets)

Power that is used straight from a generator without surge of greyout protection.

Data Network Systems Internet

Optional feature; internet access via satellite or cellular connectivity.

Local area networking

10/100/1000 Ethernet network

Wireless networking

802.11 G

Time server

Stratum 1 Time Server

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Table 5 lists terms that are used in this document, their abbreviations or acronyms when appropriate, and their definitions. Table 5: Datavan Terms and Definitions Term

Definition

Channel

A stream of values for a device measurement or formula. For example, if the system measures discharge pressure for the device „Blender A,‟ then „Discharge Pressure‟ can be a channel for that device. If a formula adds the discharge pressures of two blenders and divides the result by 2, then „Average Blender DP‟ can be a channel that represents the product of the formula. The system continuously updates channel values with the data it collects from the devices.

Clean Power

Power that is filtered through a UPS. DO NOT plug space heaters or any heating device into clean power. This action decreases the battery‟s voltage at a faster rate. The battery for a UPS cannot be shipped on an airplane. Therefore, the delivery time takes about one week.

Device

A machine that generates data which the system collects, such as a blender or a frac pump.

Dirty Power

Power that comes straight from a generator

File Based Write Filter (FBWF)

A memory layer between the operating system (OS) and the hard drive onto which information is written and applications are installed. The information and/or application only exists in the FBWF while the computer is on. When a computer is turned off or rebooted, the information and/or application is deleted.

Formula (aka Local Formula)

A mathematical calculation of channel values that produces a new value. The system lists formulas as channels on a device called „local formulas.‟ You can select a formula-based channel for a gauge, digital display, or graph plot line to view the value produced by the formula.

Formula Server (aka Syndicated Channels)

A function available to any instance of SESClient.exe that allows a computer to publish data channels and/or formula-based channels to other Datavan computers over Ethernet.

LimeFrac Client

The Lime Instruments software that runs on the computers in the Datavan. The LimeFrac Client includes, but is not limited to, user interfaces such as the shell interface (SESClient.exe), blender interface, single pump interface, and the multipump interface.

Stratum 1 Time Server (e.g., Time Server)

A computer that synchronizes tim e for all the computers in the Datavan. This ensures that data written to the job log files from the various devices is coordinated with respect to the time of occurrence.

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Datavan User Guide A p p e n d i x B – I P A d d r e s s S c h e m e

Appendix B: IP Address Scheme Each computer within the Datavan contains its own IP address. Figure 148 shows the paths of how the computers are connected. Datavan Blendersville

Datavan PCs and Devices

Pumps

Blender

10.55.4.1-14

10.1.1.10

10.55.0.101-254 Wired 10.55.1.101-254 WIFI

10.55.2.101

10.55.2.102

WIFI Client

WIFI SSID: Datavan

Blender 1

10.1.1.10

Blender 2

Datavan Devices (For Everyone) Router

WAN 10.55.8.2 Hydrator

10.55.0.1

10.1.1.21

Time Net 10.55.0.3

Datavan cRIO

10.1.1.31

WAN 10.55.8.3 CHEMADD

10.55.0.2,.4

48 Port Network Switch

Figure 148: IP Addresses

IMPORTANT! Connect Hydrator and CHEMADD to one Blender at a time.

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Figure 149: MRB Graph

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Datavan User Guide A p p e n d i x C – File Based Writer Filter

Appendix C: File Based Writer Filter The File Based Write Filter (FBWF) is a system which resides between the operating system and the hard drive in a computer; the function of the FBWF inhibits the operating system from writing to the hard drive except for the places where its desirable to write. It does this to protect the operating system from being corrupted either by a failed write operation or a poor configuration. When a file is written to an area of the hard drive protected by the FBWF, they are actually written to a RAM drive card and the system will behave as though the files were written to the drive, but since they‟re actually in this FBWF ram drive, when the computer is rebooted the information is lost. Figure 150 demonstrates the information path. The FBWF feature of Lime computers makes installing programs or making configurational changes on one of the Datavan computers challenging. Call a Lime technician at 713-781-1883 or at our 24Hour support 1-888-991-LIME for help.

OS

FBWF (Ram Drive)

Transfers only the files that are configured to be written to the HDD.

Figure 150: Information Path

Hard Drive

Datavan User Guide A p p e n d i x D – Stratum 1 Tim e Server

Appendix D: Stratum 1 Time Server Each Personal Computer (PC) within the Datavan maintains its own digital clock, which is not known for accuracy. Since there are at least five PCs in a Datavan at one time collecting the same data; slight variation between clocks could cause inconsistencies in the data files. The solution Lime Instruments has is to direct each PC to frequently sync its clock to a Stratum 1 Time Server located within the Datavan. The Stratum 1 Time Server syncs to the Global Positioning System (GPS) clock signal. When configured correctly and synced to the Stratum 1 Time Server, all PCs should have the same time displaying on their clocks and recorded timestamps in each datafile, regardless of internet connection.

Datavan User Guide A p p e n d i x E – D a t av a n L a y o u t a n d C o m p u t e r N u m b e r i n g

Appendix E: Datavan Layout and Computer Numbering In a 26‟ Datavan (Figure 151), Station 1 is optional. Many customers like to reserve this space for customer laptops.

Displays Output of 6 and 7

Communications Rack

Customer

Treater

Engineer 6

55" TV

7

5

3 Multipump

2

1

4

DMAT Figure 151: Aerial View of Lime Standard 26’ Datavan Layout In a 42‟ Datavan (Figure 152), Station 1 is located either in the lab or at the customer‟s station. Stations 6 and 7 are located in the satellite rack. Displays output of 6 and 7 Optional 55" TV 1

5

8 6

DMAT

2

1

4

6

7

Communications Rack

Figure 152: Aerial View of Lime Standard 42’ Datavan Layout

Datavan User Guide A p p e n d i x F – P u m p N u m b e r i n g a n d A d d r e s s i n g T e c h n i q u e s

Appendix F:

Pump Numbering and Addressing Techniques Techniques

Figure 153 displays the pump numbering and addressing technique used.

Figure 153: Default Pump Layout Example

Datavan User Guide A p p e n d i x G – I n t e r ac ac t i o n w i t h C o m p a n y R e p r e s e n t at at i v e

Appendix G: Interaction with Company Representative (The ‘Company Man’) G.1 Setting Up Serial Streaming Output See Section 6.3.6 Section 6.3.6 Stream Data via Ethernet or Server for information on setting up a serial streaming output.

G.2 Setting Up Transmission Control Protocol Protocol Streaming Output See Section 6.3.6 Section 6.3.6 Stream Data via Ethernet or Server for information on setting up TCP streaming output.

G.3 Configuring the 55" Customer Data Screen Contact Lime Instruments at 713-781-1883 for instructions on configuring the 55" customer data screen.

G.4 Printing Profiles and Saving Settings See Section 6.4 Section 6.4 Printing Data.

Datavan User Guide A p p e n d i x H – Service

Appendix H: Service – Whom to Call and When to Take Action Call Lime Instruments at 713-781-1883 for assistance during business hours or call 1-888-991-LIME for 24-hour service.

Datavan User Guide A p p e n d i x I – T D M S A d d - i n t o E x c e l

Appendix I:

Technical Data Management Streaming Add-in to Excel

The TDMS is an add-in to Excel that allows the import of TDMS files into Excel. TDMS is free software that is available from National Instruments. TDMS can also be downloaded from www.limeinstruments.com/downloads/utilities .

Datavan User Guide A p p e n d i x J – H A S P K e y L i c e n s i n g

Appendix J:

Hardware Against Software Piracy Key Licensing

The LimeFrac Client can only be run on a system that includes a provision for a LimeFrac license. This is accomplished by using a Hardware Against Software Piracy (HASP) Key and the installation of the accompanying drivers. For questions, please call 713-781-1883.

Datavan User Guide A p p e n d i x K – Validating TCP Stream

Appendix K: Using Admin Tool to validate TCP stream from device 1. Open Lime Admin Tool 2. Type in the IP address in one of the IP spaces in the top left (Figure 154).

Figure 154: Pinging an IP Address

3. Click the

button. (If button is unavailable, hit shift until it appears)

4. If the connection is successfully pinged, click shift until the

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button appears.

Datavan User Guide A p p e n d i x K – Validating TCP Stream

Figure 155: Testing TCP Connection 5. In the section labeled „Port‟, change the port to be the target port and click „Connect‟ (Figure 155).

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