6CH User Manual
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1. irag me Calibration Remove Sonde 3 2 1 1 Sonde import Click on Setup Sonde Sonde Import to open the dialogue to configure the software for a additional logging probe Fig 3 12 The user is then prompted for a txt format sonde import file this file will have been supplied with your Electromind sonde and should be copied to the Sonde Import sub directory of your logger 6CH software installation If necessary the sonde import file can be edited by the user prior to sonde importation for example to take into account new calibration coefficients CoefficientO Coefficient3 for a particular probe data parameter These coefficients can be entered in either normal 0 001234 or scientific 1 234E 3 notation up to a maximum of six decimal places The example sonde import file included in this document see section 4 2 can be used to create a Suitable file to configure the system for a compatible sonde sourced from another manufacturer ES Look in Sonde Import de E Fe E CHS import text hy Sancti Documents Desktop 6CH xX a _ M 1 File importation succeeded My Documents ah My Computer ue Files of type Sonda Import tut Cancel Fig 3 12 When a sonde has been successfully imported the program creates new tol and cal files for the probe concerned incorporating the different configuration elements defined in the txt sonde import file Whereas the tol file is updated at each2. 100 div 500 div 1 1000 10m div 100 div 1000 div NB div one major scale division The data display depth scale can be changed at any moment during replay or log acquisition subject to the condition that the Auto Print option has not been activated Probes for which the system has been configured will appear in the drop down list under the depth display The system will only allow a new probe to be selected with probe power switched off Where appropriate auxiliary command buttons such as caliper open close will appear immediately beneath the sonde selection list box See Fig 1 2b and Fig 1 2c 6CH User Guide Electromind 2011 r1 2 6 A Declaye 1 2 Sonde data replay and recording controls 2 i Bae A a A Zon eee o USE Hardware Detected Replay Mode Fig 1 5a Replay mode Fig 1 5C Acquisition mode recording in process This control panel changes according to how the software is currently being used In replay mode fig 1 5a The control buttons I operate as for a video recorder file replay speed being adjustable with the sliding cursor control Clicking on the stop button 4 will terminate the replay in progress While in pause mode the restart button ia allows a replay to be restarted from the beginning of the data file In acquisition mode fig 1 5b Once the Logger is correctly connected and switched on the probe power button sl becomes visible After checking
3. 1 gamma RAW CPS Fast Update naa Fig 2 3b The lowermost line of the data values display the Tool ID time slot parameter values transmitted by the probe 6CH User Guide Electromind 2011 r1 2 14 A Declaye 2 5 Data display settings Open the dialogue by clicking either on the El icon in the main program window or by clicking on the title bar of the graphic log display window Natural Gamma Cps 100 Conductivity pS Cm A000 P Sonde selected GTCF 0338 Electromind X Name Unit no channel selected color Scale Track a Enable Filtering Jo a cols lo Use Calbration Zal Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Matural Gamma Temperature Downhole Flow Reverse Scale Minimum Shading 0 i None a Left Right Maximum E Dwerwrap e5536 E 05536 a Conductivity Uphole Flow Cable Speed Fig 2 4 This will open a dialogue box see Fig 2 4 from which the different display parameters for each data channel can be accessed and modified To modify the presentation of a particular data channel click on its name in the track listing table and modify the values of the relevant control as shown below Fig 2 5 e Sonde selected GTCF 0338 Electromind i x Set curve display colour Enable filtering ieme ao Unit Set number of and set filter width Natural Gamma Natural Gamma ps parameter E A Scala display scale e Enable Filtering Pr Ml ieverse Sca
4. 5 LAPPEN E 26 AAAS AAA O 26 4 2 Sonde Import tst Nie example csser snieni aa aoa r ARa OE aia 27 SE O 28 An error message Can t load FTD2xx dll appealS oooonnnnnccooononococononnnnnncnnncnnnnnnanannnnno non nonnnnnnnnnnnonannnnnnannnns 28 If I try to import a HED file WellCad produces two error messages I oooooonncnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn cnn nonanannnos 28 6CH User Guide Electromind 2011 r1 2 2 A Declaye Before you start This software is supplied with the files necessary for the operation of the sonde s for which it was developed and has been optimised to operate under Microsoft Windows XP in mode 32 bit colour On connecting the Electromind logger acquisition system to your computer for the first time you will be asked to install the USB drivers The necessary files and installation documentation can be found both in the subdirectory Driver of the 6CH application on your hard disk and on the supplied logger 6CH installation CDROM These files are also available for download from our web site www electromind eu by following the link to the Software demos updates page and clicking on Full package v1 06 06 with user guide FR amp UK under Installation of the USB driver or use Full package v2 06 00 for Windows7 A sonde configuration file tol is generated for each down hole probe for which the system has been configured Be attentive to the fact that the erasure or inappropriate modification of these file
5. 6CH User Manual Before PONS TIE A sia ecenasas EEEN EE 3 Ly The main program WINDOW oda RaoS 4 The prostam status bar informatio displasia 4 1 1 Depth logging speed display scale sonde selection and auxiliary commands panel 5 ZO STEREO probe CORTS U TAO 9 AR A A O E a E E e 9 2 2 Sonde voltage and data sampling settings essssssccossececcsssecosseccosssecoosseecosssecossssecosssessssssesoe 10 2 3a Communication configuration and status display escsssccosssecoosseccossseeoosseecossseecosessessesoo 11 Commu ncalom A T a Swe 11 2 3b Automatic communication settings t00l ssescssseeccssseccssseccosssecossseceosseecossseccssseesssessesosesoeo 12 24 Data values displasia 14 Zi Data display SEU iia di do a iio 15 SD RIA AO 17 ANA aar Scene acavacaasesussualica OTE 17 3 1 2 2 Log header client and Dorebole Site oii ssid tacit ee ee Sia 19 zo Log header OS danum ONO adn 19 pal AOS header Borehole morma ae 20 3 1 2 5 Log header borehole diameter and casing INfOrMAtION ooccccccnnnncnnncnnnnnnnanannnnnnnonnnononnnnnnnnnnnnonoss 20 AE so ic AAA o car ede lat kPa eats 21 Jk RESPO da a a E E AE de acca ee aes aerate 22 A A 22 AREP D nats ch ot ase ect te seat ain ase ad RON Psa a in rae cata Oat a tet tule te n a 22 E A 22 Di Lo O E E ea 24 3 2 1 S0nde import calibration and deleto eircc a E EEEE OEA E 24 32 Nel SONGS MPO a a a ee 24 DZ Mg AUDO a E E A T O 25 IA ko Remove SOM E E a losin aantaeiee 2
6. H2 CALIBRATION COEF A CH2 COEFB 1 000000 CH2 CALIBRATION COEF B CH2 COEFC 0 000000 CH2 CALIBRATION COEF C CH2 COEFD 0 000000 CH2 CALIBRATION COEF D CH3 COEFA 0 000000 CH3 CALIBRATION COEF A CH3 COEFB 1 000000 CH3 CALIBRATION COEF B CH3 COEFC 0 000000 CH3 CALIBRATION COEF C CH3 COEFD 0 000000 CH3 CALIBRATION COEF D CH5 COEFA 0 000000 CH5 CALIBRATION COEF A CH5 COEFB 1000000 CH5 CALIBRATION COEF B CH5 COEFC 0 000000 CH5 CALIBRATION COEF C CH5 COEFD 0 000000 CH5 CALIBRATION COEF D OTHER INFORMATION SECTION a e a e e e a es e y a a a a e aes e e e he e a hes e e e oe oh ae ee E EE Notes The log is recorded in Down Mode Ge o Ss ia ee SS o oa CURVE INFORMATION MNEMO UNIT API CODE CURVE DESCRIPTION a a a La aL A a aa a o jj it ji DEPTH M 0 Depth CH1 Cps 1 gamma CH2 CPS 2 Sample2 CH3 Cps 3 Sample3 CH5 Cps 5 Samples E ee ee ee ee ee ee A SE E E E E E eee ee ee A DEPTH CH1 CH2 CH3 CH5 TOTI 86 000 94 000 101 000 116 000 10 01 85 000 93 000 100 000 115 000 9 91 84 000 92 000 99 000 114 000 9 81 83 000 91 000 98 000 113 000 due el 82 000 90 000 97 000 112 000 O Le 81 000 89 000 96 000 111 000 2y OL 999 250 999 250 999 250 999 250 2 41 999 250 A 25 0 OOD 25 0 A 25 0 AS 99 9250 99 9250 99 9250 99 9250 2 21 2999250 999 250 999 2 50 999 250 6CH User Guide A Declaye Electromind 2011 r1 2 4 2 Sonde import txt file example Sonde Name 6 Channel
7. al areas concerned with different aspects of the sonde configuration and logging operations The current sonde depth logging speed and a number of other parameters are displayed in the upper left part of the screen fig 1 2 In the upper right part of the control panel are found the different controls and information for sonde power switching and data acquisition or replay fig 1 5 A status bar in the lower part of the screen provides additional information concerning system status data transmission and the recording in progress fig 1 1 Additionally the programme menu bar allows access to other functions related to data recording or replay and sonde or system configuration options The program status bar information display Fichier de donn e W85 HED Controle de la liaison USB Sonde inactive t my EJ 2 Data file being acquired or replayed System USB information Reception status Data packet counter Fichier de donn e 4575 DN log USB link connected Packet size 20 Bytes 229 E Mm E 2 Fig 1 1 E Ey Ej Probe power control Transmit Receive 6CH User Guide Electromind 2011 r1 2 4 A Declaye 1 1 Depth logging speed display scale sonde selection and auxiliary commands panel GFTC 0451 Gamma T Conductivity Flowmeter Reference probe top Fig 1 2a Replay mode T Reference probe bottom 11100 GFTC 0451 Gamma sT Conductivity Flowmeter Fig 1 2b Acquisition mode probe p
8. choose to export raw uncalibrated data if required Clicking on the Start button will generate the exported data file An example of such an exported LAS format file has been included in this document Appendix 4 2 3 1 4 Printing 3 1 4 1 Print By means of the File Print menu commands the user can produce hard copy output of a file in course of recording or being replayed 3 1 4 2 Auto Print With this option selected the Print menu command is disabled and the user can no longer modify the log depth scale Log data will be automatically sent to the printer page by page 6CH User Guide Electromind 2011 r1 2 22 A Declaye as a background task during recording until such time as the user powers off the logging probe or de selects this menu option 3 1 4 3 Printing configuration The File Set Printer commands open the Windows printer setup dialogue Print Setup g a x Printer Properties Status Type HF Lasenet BL Wher 1P_192168 0 70_L4sER Comment Orientation a f Portrait O Landscape Help Network Cancel Fig 3 9 Source Automatically Select 3 1 5 Exit The File Exit commands will close the program For safety and data security reasons power off any connected probe and close any file recording in progress before quitting the program 6CH User Guide Electromind 2011 r1 2 23 A Declaye 3 2 Setup 3 2 1 Sonde import calibration and deletion E Sonde import
9. default sonde Abbreviation 6CHS Manufacturer Electromind SerialNumber 0001 Length 200 NumberOfChannels 6 Date 03 02 2004 Voltage 100 Cmd x or empty cmd Disabled Aux1 80 Aux1Txt Auxl Aux2 05 Aux2Txt Aux2 Aux3 96 Aux3Txt Aux3 Aux4 06 Aux4Txt Aux4 Aux5 105 AuxSTXt OPEN Aux6 135 Aux6Txt CLOSE Channel1 Offset 200 PhysicalCh 1 Title Channel 1 TitleShort CH1 Unit Cps Minimum 0 Maximum 65535 Calibration no CalibComma 0 CoefficientO 0 Coefficientl 1 Coefficient2 0 Coefficient3 0 Filter no FilterWidth 21 OOO Oo Channel 2 Channel6 6CH User Guide A Declaye He de de de de Se de HRS 4E de de de de Se e HRS 4E de de de de de de de de de Se de Se e Sonde name Abbreviated sonde name 4 characters Sonde manufacturer Sonde serial number Sonde length Number of data output channels 1 to 6 File creation date Sonde power supply voltage Caliper or auxiliary sonde commands Manufacturer defined binary value sent to sonde Command button text label NB should all Aux commands be set to l the command bar will not appear in the application In the case of individual Aux commands set to 1 the relevant command button text will appear greyed out In such cases the text can be replaced by Shift in cm of measure point from bottom of sonde Position of data channel in transmitted data packet Channel title Abbreviated channel title Measurement unit Minimum scale va
10. eclaye 2 2 Sonde voltage and data sampling settings To access this configuration dialogue click on the button from the main program window and then on the Probe tab of the setup dialogue box Fig 2 1 calogger Setup x Supply Voltage aq F Time sampling 150 150 ms Depth sampling 1 J o cm Fig 2 1 The probe power supply voltage can be adjusted within the range authorised by the system 80 to 120 Vdc A time sampling interval of between 100 and 5000 ms can be entered with the appropriate control When the system has been correctly reconfigured an identical value will appear in the adjacent confirmation display For depth mode sampling values of between 1 and 100 cm can be entered the value is common to both up and down logging directions When the system has been correctly reconfigured an identical value will appear in the adjacent confirmation display NB Note that to protect the logging system and connected probes this configuration dialogue can only be accessed when probe power is switched off In replay mode certain parameter settings may be greyed out to prevent accidental system reconfiguration 6CH User Guide Electromind 2011 r1 2 10 A Declaye 2 3a Communication configuration and status display To access this configuration dialogue click on the button from the main program window and then on the Communication tab of the setup dialogue box Fig 2 2a calogger Setup x Winch P
11. electing Delete this channel on the contextual menu that then appears Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Natural Garma Temperature Downhole Flow Conductivity Uphole Flow Cable Speed Remowe Channel Fig2 6b Moving a log parameter from one track to another is accomplished by first deleting it from its current position and subsequently adding it in any available new location 6CH User Guide Electromind 2011 r1 2 16 A Declaye 3 Program menus 3 1 File and print menu File Setup Open Open Hew log Hew log a Exportto L45 20 Export ko Print ania Auto Print Auto Print Set Printer Set Printer Exit Exit Fig 3 0 3 1 1a Open and replay a log load a data file for replay Look in Demo 0 6 Ed My Recent Documents Dezskto p Ky Documents ql My Computer e O File name ELM 2241 los Places Files of type le Channel Sonde File log Cancel Elx63241 log Fig 3 1 Choose the field data file log to be replayed by means of the dialogue box that opens on clicking File Open Click on the Open button of the dialogue to load the data file for replay The selected file name will appear in the program status bar and the file replay control buttons will be activated in the main program window 6CH User Guide Electromind 2011 r1 2 17 A Declaye 3 1 2 1 Record a new log Begin this procedure by clicking on File New log This requires a probe to be connec
12. hat the logging tool is not powered on Fig 1 4 The depth value entered at this point should correspond to the depth offset between the probe head connector locking collar and the chosen log depth reference e g ground level top of casing When the probe head connector locking collar is located above the log depth reference level a negative offset should be entered Reset Depht are you sure of your setting Fig 1 4 The current tool depth can be displayed in one of two ways with respect to the probe head connector locking collar or alternatively with respect to the bottom of the probe Double clicking on the sonde icon to the right of the depth value display will switch the depth display between these modes with the icon changing accordingly Depth at sonde top displayed ih lt gt Depth at sonde bottom displayed i With the sonde powered on the data display mode can be chosen by means of the Ko button from the three possible options depth up depth down and time Cad 1 The log data display depth scale can be selected from this drop down list box at inon l the extreme left of the panel The table below explains how the different options available relate in terms of screen display properties Setting Depth scale Screen pixels Data 1cm sampling 1 25 1m div at 4 magnification 400 div 100 div 1 50 1m div at 2 magnification 200 div 100 div 1 100 1m div 100 div 100 div 1 200 1m div 50 div 200 div 1 500 5m div
13. ind 2011 r1 2 A Declaye 21 3 1 3 Export data Currently only LAS20 file export is available by clicking on File Export to LAS20 LAS 2 0 exportation X LAS 2 0 exportation x Selected Files Input Files ELXG3241 log Output file ELXG3241 las E Configuration Selected Files Input File log Output file las Configuration Export depth range Export depth range Reverse depth Reverse depth From To Interval cm From 30 15 To 94 065 Interval 1 cm Calibration Calibration Use Header E pja EEE a Use Header a et ote Displayed channels Displayed channels TM cH e Single Point Resistance ch 3 e Long Normal Resistivity TM cas e Short Normal Resistivity cH4 e Natural Gamma cHs e Self Potential T ches cre Fig 3 1 Export a LAS format file The user must first select a field data file for exportation using the browse button in the upper part of this dialogue box Once a valid file has been selected the log depth range and available channels are listed At this point the user can choose if he so wishes to export only a certain depth interval and or to reverse the depth order in the exported LAS format file by selecting or entering values in the appropriate controls By default all available data channels are exported in calibrated format according to the calibration settings contained in the field data files The user can however de select certain channels and or
14. installed on the system the deletion must be confirmed in the following dialogue box At this point the probe s tol file will be deleted from the system After deletion a probe can be reinstalled if necessary using its sonde import txt file and following the procedure described in section 3 2 1 1 above NB Minimum one probe must remain in the database for proper operation of the application Maximum of 100 probes can be imported 6CH User Guide Electromind 2011 r1 2 25 A Declaye 4 Appendices 4 1 LAS sample file Written by Electromind s a V 1 0 VERSION INFORMATION SS SS SS IS Sa 00 1 0995030950333 VERS 2 0 CWLS LOG ASCII STANDARD VERSION 2 0 WRAP NO ONE LINE PER DEPTH STEP WELL INFORMATION MNEM UNIT DATA DESCRIPTION A a nn nn S S STRT M LOs EI ps START DEPTH STOP M 2 21 STOP DEPTH STEP M 0 L0 STEP VALUE NULL 999 250 NULL VALUE COMP Electromind COMPANY NAME WELL N A WELL NAME FLD N A FIELD NAME LOC N A LOCATION CTRY N A COUNTRY CNTY N A COUNTY STAT N A STATE SRVC N A e SERVICE COMPANY NAME DATE 02 February 2004 DATE API N A API REFERENCE NUMBER PARAMETER INFORMATION FMNEMO UNIT VALUE DESCRIPTION OF MNEMONIC A A EE E A i A A A E A E E EE E A A ep CH1 COEFA 0 000000 CH1 CALIBRATION COEF A CH1 COEFB 1 000000 CH1 CALIBRATION COEF B CH1 COEFC 0 000000 CH1 CALIBRATION COEF C CH1 COEFD 0 000000 CH1 CALIBRATION COEF D CH2 COEFA 00 00 00 00 C
15. le Cols i divisions Display calculated values and modify calibration settings W Use Calbration Cal Minimum i 0 Define scale limits EEEN and normal reverse 300 scale displa r Shading G Mone Left Right Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Confirm settings Natural Gamma Temperature Downhole Flow Conductivity Uphole Flow Cable Speed E Overarap Set scale overflow behaviour and shading options Fig 2 5 6CH User Guide Electromind 2011 r1 2 15 A Declaye Clicking on the Colour button opens the curve colour selection dialogue Double click on a colour to select it or click on Cance to keep the current colour Probe data channels can be allocated to one of three tracks or columns for on screen display or printing each track being able to contain up to six data parameters If the probe in use provides data parameters over and above those currently displayed these can be retrieved and positioned in any track having an available free position Right mouse click on the zone of the track listing table where you wish the log to appear then select one from the available parameters from the list that opens after clicking on Add a channel Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Natural Samma Temperature Downhole Flo nbale Flaw Cahle Speed 4dd Channel Conductivity Remove Channel Fig2 6a An unwanted parameter can be deleted from the track display by right mouse clicking on its name and s
16. lue by default Maximum scale value by default Display calibrated yes or raw no values Number of decimal places displayed Coefficient A can be formatted 0 123456 Coefficient B or as 1 123456E 6 Coefficient C to max 6 decimal places Coefficient D Apply filter to data yes no Filter width parameter number of data samples Electromind 2011 r1 2 27 4 3 What to do if An error message Can t load FTD2xx dll appears This message signifies that the USB driver is either not installed or of an incorrect version for your hardware Restart the USB driver installation The necessary files and installation documentation can be found both in the subdirectory Driver of the logger 6CH application on your hard disk and on the supplied logger 6CH installation CDROM These files are also available for download from our web site www electromind eu by following the link to the Software demos updates page and clicking on Full package v1 06 06 with user guide FR UK under Installation of the USB driver Used system resources exceed 75 when logging The PC used probably does not meet the minimum requirements for use with logger 6CH program and hardware in one or more respects processor memory graphics system or USB interface Using the programme and hardware in such conditions can lead to data loss and or fatal program crashes Problems with importing LOG et HED files in WellCad on importing my data files in
17. mmands NB Should the user click on the record button immediately after having stopped a preceding recording a dialogue box will open allowing the user to choose either a to record a new file with the same file name thus overwriting the previous file or b to begin a recording a completely new file with a new file name file location header information etc 6CH User Guide Electromind 2011 r1 2 8 A Declaye 2 System and probe configuration 2 1 Winch settings To access this configuration dialogue click on the button from the main program window and then on the Winch tab of the setup dialogue box Fig 2 0 calogger Setup x Encoder Direction Normal Encoder Resolution 2500 Pulse T Wheel Circumference 317 9 rom Cable Type mono cable Fig 2 0 By means of this dialogue box the user configures the software according to the parameters of the logging winch to be used encoder direction and resolution depth wheel circumference and logging cable type To avoid potential damage to down hole probes it is particularly important to verify that the system is set up for the correct type of logging cable NB Note that to protect the logging system and connected probes this configuration dialogue can only be accessed when probe power is switched off In replay mode certain parameter settings may be greyed out to prevent accidental system reconfiguration 6CH User Guide Electromind 2011 r1 2 9 A D
18. o successfully communicate with the connected probe the software will propose to install the optimum settings for automatic future use To run the automatic communication settings tool click on the button Check in the communication configuration and status display Logger Setup 3 Fig 2 2b The optimised values for each individual probe installed on the system are stored in the program s probe configuration database Communication Auto Check x Current Selected 5 Gain Fig 2 2c Check in progress establishing and checking communication parameters 6CH User Guide Electromind 2011 r1 2 12 A Declaye Fig 2 2d End of the test successful completion 6CH User Guide Electromind 2011 r1 2 A Declaye 13 2 4 Data values display Open the dialogue by clicking on the icon in the main program window x Data Channel Raw value Calibrated value ces 0 00 cps ces 0 00 psyem ces 65 53 M Min ces 0 00 Mitin ces 9 95 Mitin Slot CH1 CH2 CHa CH4 CHS CHE Fig 2 3a The data values received from the probe are displayed in real time in raw left hand column and calculated right hand column formats Double clicking on any of the raw or calculated data values will open a new large format display window for that particular parameter Fig 2 3b Selecting the Fast update option increases the refresh rate of this display window gg xi CH
19. owered off or replay mode with probe connected Piolo oom MEE MEER wn i100 y FOS 0413 Sidewall Density Sond OPEN CLOSE Fig 1 2c Acquisition mode sonde powered on or replay mode with probe connected The current tool depth and logging speed are updated continuously in real time while the Logger is powered on and connected to the logging computer s USB port While in acquisition mode the depth display in yellow indicates the current depth of the probe The depth display becomes blue when the Logger is powered off or when operating in replay mode In the latter case the depth display indicates the point reached in the data file replay A double click on the depth reference icon changes the log depth reference from the top to the bottom of the probe or vice versa Clicking on the magnifying glass icon o in the upper left part of this panel opens an enlarged depth display window as shown below r550 T 14 98 m min 76 50 Fig 1 3 Depth scale in M Referenced at bottom of probe M This display window which also provides the current logging speed can be closed either by double clicking on it or by clicking on the close window button in its upper right hand corner 6CH User Guide Electromind 2011 r1 2 5 A Declaye The depth setting button fad allows the operator to enter an initial depth value prior to commencing a logging run providing that the Logger is connected and powered on and t
20. probe calibration or other modification the cal file preserves the factory supplied probe calibration parameters NB the txt format sonde import file is only relevant to the initial importation of the probe concerned Subsequent configuration changes for example to calibration coefficients are not reflected in this file but are incorporated to the system generated tol file 6CH User Guide Electromind 2011 r1 2 24 A Declaye 3 2 1 2 Calibration By means of this dialogue accessed by clicking Setup Sonde Calibration menu options the user can rename change the calibrated units label or enter new calibration coefficients for any data parameter provided by the probe Calbration xX GTCF 0338 Eleckromind File GTCFO338 tol Channel Mame Unit 541 Natural Gamma Cps Calibration Coefficient 4 0 000 Coefficient B 0 102 Coefficient E 0 000 Cae 0 000 Load calibration File Fig 3 13 The coefficients A B C and D are applied in the following manner CalibratedValue CoeffA CoeffB cps CoeffC cps CoeffD cps In case of necessity the button Load calibration file can be used top restore the original factory supplied calibration coefficients 3 2 1 3 Remove sonde The Remove sonde menu option allows the xj user to delete a probe from the program configuration database After choosing one 9 Do you want remove st DIL38 4827 Electromind From the dbase from the probes currently
21. robe Communication Downhole Signal Drive Uphole Receiver Gain z Check Data Valid Int Resp Parameter Update Checksum error Setting Update Frame length error Fig 2 2a Communication settings The surface to probe signal level Down hole Signal Drive and acquisition module receiver amplification Up hole Receiver Gain can both be adjusted by means of this dialogue in order to optimise communications in both directions along the logging cable A correctly configured system will minimise data loss caused by transmission errors Communications status The lower part of this dialogue box comprises of a number of LED type communications status indicators e Data Valid GREEN gt communications OK e Parameter or Setting Update YELLOW gt system reconfiguration taking place e No Resp Int Resp Checksum Error frame Length Error RED indicates a communications problem caused by incorrect configuration or equipment breakdown In replay mode certain parameter settings may be greyed out to prevent accidental system reconfiguration 6CH User Guide Electromind 2011 r1 2 11 A Declaye 2 3b Automatic communication settings tool This routine can be used to automatically adjust the relevant communications parameters in order to achieve maximum data transmission reliability The procedure may require up to several minutes to complete depending on the type and length of logging cable used Assuming that the system has been able t
22. s can lead to incorrect system operation and in some cases even damage to your down hole probe For each of the down hole probes supplied with your Electromind logger system a functional tol file can if necessary be regenerated from the relevant text format sonde import file sonde_name_import txt supplied on your installation CDROM A set of sample data files T1 are also included in the software installation package Following installation these files can be located in the Data subdirectory of your chosen application installation location These files allow the user to become familiar with the use of the software in replay mode Recommended minimum system configuration Intel Pentium XXX MHz AMD Athlon 1800 256 MB RAM 1 free USB port OS Microsoft Windows XP SP2 or Microsoft Windows 2000 6CH User Guide Electromind 2011 r1 2 3 A Declaye 1 The main program window RASCH Acquisition software Ioj x el A E lalo Probe Control Bonde nok powered Self Potential hilliwolt 0 GFTC 0451 Gamma T Conductivity Flowmeter Single Point Resistance Ohm 1500 Long Normal Resistivity Ohm ki i000 Short Normal Resistivity Ohm hi 1000 23 50 od 04 50 55 25 50 ob 56 50 ar ar Fichier de donn e EL263241 log USB link connected Packet size 20 Bytes 368 t E a Fig 1 0 The main program window is divided into sever
23. ted and powered on A dialogue box will then open asking the user to confirm the type of log to be recorded Fig 3 2 Recording Mode f Time Mode Up Depth Mode C Down Depth Mode Fig 3 2 Once the log type has been selected proceed to enter a file name for the log to be recorded My Recent Document Deskto p Mu Documents e qe My Computer de My Network File name New log save as type le Channel Sonde File log Cancel Fig 3 3 Whether or not the user chooses to enter any data in the following log header information dialogue boxes log recording will begin once the file name has been entered 6CH User Guide Electromind 2011 r1 2 18 A Declaye 3 1 2 2 Log header client and borehole site Fig 3 4 3 1 2 3 Log header log datum information Fig 3 5 6CH User Guide Electromind 2011 r1 2 19 A Declaye 3 1 2 4 Log header borehole information Bun Mo O Date OF August 2006 Type of log Depth Driller Depth Logger Log Deepest Density Log Shallow Level Fluid in Hole Max Temp Log Engeneer Rig Time Salinity Witnessed by Load Reset Cancel Save Fig 3 6 3 1 2 5 Log header borehole diameter and casing information Casing Record Size Weight From Ta Load Reset Cancel Save Fig 3 7 6CH User Guide Electromind 2011 r1 2 20 A Declaye 3 1 2 6 Log header other remarks Fig 3 8 6CH User Guide Electrom
24. that system is configured correctly for the sonde by means of thebutton logging cable type and sonde power voltage the sonde can be powered up to begin the recording of a log the probe communication status being indicated by the Probe Control display Alert messages will be displayed here in case of problems such as the UBA message appearing when excessive logging speed causes data loss The start of data transmission is signalled by a beep from the system The sonde function status is confirmed by the indicator at the lower right of the main programme window As a further check on correct sonde operation the sonde voltage and current consumption indicators will flash red in the case that abnormal values are detected Recording a log fig 1 5c when the sonde is powered up and the communication with the sonde correctly configured the New log menu option under File becomes available see section 3 1 2 and the record button lis activated Either of these methods can be used to begin recording a new log Confirmation that recording is taking place is given by the flashing record button hd the incrementing data counter and the recording time clock see Fig 1 5d 6CH User Guide Electromind 2011 r1 2 7 A Declaye Fig 1 5d Stop recording this is accomplished by clicking on the stop button LE or by switching off sonde power A new log can then be started using the File New log co
25. to WellCAD I don t have the possibility to display raw uncalibrated data In WellCAD the LOG files can be imported without difficulty Import gt Single File gt RGV106 The dialogue box File Header Import opens to allow me to choose which log header items to include in the WellCad document Company Date Start Depth etc But at no point am I asked whether I want to import raw or calibrated data If I click on OK or Skip Header the LOG file opens and the data are imported in calibrated format To switch between importing calibrated or raw data into WellCAD use the menu options Tool Options RGv106 and apply the required setting by means of the Use calibration checkbox WellCAD does not propose these two possibilities at the moment of file importation with this format If I try to import a HED file WellCad produces two error messages gt The file HED does not correspond to the LGX file format then gt Cannot read HED gt This occurs when the LGX file type is incorrectly selected for the importation of logger 6CH data into WellCAD Permitted file formats for import into WellCAD are RG v106 for native format 6CH field data files or LAS for files previously exported from the 6CH program 6CH User Guide Electromind 2011 r1 2 28 A Declaye
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