Amphion Users Manual - 42V E8427 01RevA

Amphion™
User's Manual
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Sakhalin
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Revision A
Amphion™
User’s Manual
Sakhalin
Lunskoye
42V-E8427-01
Revision A
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: General Information

Conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Illustrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Safety Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Personnel Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Recommended Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
General System Safety Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Replacing Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Routine Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Proper Use of Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Chapter 2: Amphion™ Overview

Main Features and Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Driller’s Cabin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Front-Entry Chair (FEC) Workstations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Touchscreen Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
Joysticks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
Control Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
Tool Controllers and IP Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
Operator Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9
Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9
Driller and Assistant Driller Tool Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10
(This Tool) Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11
Maintenance Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11
Activating Maintenance Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11
Operator Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12
Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
Utility Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
Choose Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
Clean Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
Common Diagnostics Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
Controller-to-Controller Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15
Modbus Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16
PROFIBUS Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17
Input/Output Diagnostic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19
Drilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20
Back or Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20
Tool Ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20
Ownership Controls and Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20
Granting and Releasing Ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-21
Tool Controllers and Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-21
Additional Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-22
RigSense™ and WITS™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-22
System 5 Data Acquisition (V-DAQ™) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-22
Electronic Driller™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-22
Chapter 3: Alarms
Alarms Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
Tool-Specific Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
Alarm Detail and Acknowledgement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
Alarm Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
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Lost Communication to Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Device-Specific Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
PID Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
PROFIBUS Network Error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Chapter 4: Cathead
Operator Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Tool Ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Slow Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Direction Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Defining Tong Length and Torque Setpoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Pull Force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Cathead Tool Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Chapter 5: Chairs (Workstations)

Driller Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Joystick Graphics and Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Joystick (JS) Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Chair Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Driller Chair Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Joystick Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Multi-Tool Controller (MTC) Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Emergency Stop (E-Stop) Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Assistant Driller (AD) Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Joystick Graphics and Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Joystick (JS) Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Chair Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
AD Chair Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Joystick Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Multi-Tool Controller (MTC) Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Emergency Stop (E-Stop) Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Chapter 6: Conveyor
Operator Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Tool Ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Tool Mode Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Auto Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Slow Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Warm-up and Idle Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Belt Feed Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Pipe Positioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Pipe Lifter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Conveyor Tool Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Chapter 7: Drawworks
Tripping and Drilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Tool Ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Hookload Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Fault Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
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E-Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-4
ADS CAT2 Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-5
ADS Soft Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-5
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-5
Drive System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-5
Chair System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-5
Other Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-5
Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-5
Parking Brake Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-5
Parking Brake and Override Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-5
Derrick Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-6
Block and Elevator Height Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-7
Defining Block Travel Limits and Stop Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-7
High Travel Limit and Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-7
Low Travel Limit and Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8
Defining the Drill Stop Point Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8
Defining Block Hoist and Lower Speed Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-9
Lowering and Hoisting Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-10
Defining an Overpull Limit Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-10
Electronic Driller™ (ED) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-11
Activating Electronic Driller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-11
Activating or Deactivating ED Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-12
Defining Setpoint Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-12
Variable Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-13
Drilling Trends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-14
Defining the Drawworks Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-14
Normal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-15
Slow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-15
Slip & Cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-15
Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-17
Stand Pipe Pressure (SPP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-17
Lowering and Hoisting Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-18
Drawworks Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-19
Tool Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-20
Encoders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-20
Enable or Disable an Encoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-20
Enable Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-20
Count . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-20
Diagnostic Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-20
Hookload Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-21
Enable or Disable a Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-21
Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-21
Hookload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-21
Sensor Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-21
Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-22
Drawworks Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-22
Alarm Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-22
Alarms Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-22
Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-22
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-23
Drum and Block Status Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-23
Motor/Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-23
Status Displays and Readings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-24
Fault Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-24
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Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-25
Block Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-25
Hookload Tare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-28
Standpipe Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-29
Auxiliary Motor Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-30
Alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
Alarm Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
Abnormal Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
Fault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
E-Stop (Category 0) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
Category 2 Stops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
Soft Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32
Alarm Sensing Device Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32
Operator Controls Monitoring System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32
Brake Monitoring System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-33
Gearbox Lubrication System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37
Block Position/Calibration System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-38
Hookload Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39
Motor Monitoring System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39
VFD and Motor Control Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-40
Off ADS Skid Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-41
System Malfunctions, Interlocks, and Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42
Chapter 8: Drilling
Tool Ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Operator Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Derrick Graphic and Drawworks Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Vertical Graphs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Top Drive Displays and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Throttle and Drill Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Drill and Makeup Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Mud Pump Displays and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Total Strokes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Total SPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Individual SPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Pump Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Chapter 9: Fingerboard
Operator Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Fingerboard Tool Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Chapter 10: Foxhole

Operator Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Tool Ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Foxhole Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Foxhole Tool Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Chapter 11: Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU)

Operator Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3
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Tool Ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-3

Vertical Graphs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-3
Pump Controls and Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-3
HPU Tool Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-4
Chapter 12: Mud Bucket

Operator Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-3
Tool Ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-3
Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-3
Mud Bucket Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-3
Arm Movement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-3
Jaw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-3
Mud Bucket Tool Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-4
Chapter 13: Mud Pumps

Operator Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-3
Tool Ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-3
Mud Pump Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-3
Pump Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-4
Group Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-4
Defining Group Strokes Per Minute (SPM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-4
Defining Individual Pump Strokes Per Minute (SPM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-4
Selecting a Pump Speed Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-5
Mud Pump Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-5
Mud Pumps Tool Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-6
Mud Pump Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-7
Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-7
Fault Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-7
Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-7
Motor Readings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-8
Pump and Blower Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-8
Control Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-8
Pump Drive Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-9
Mud Pump Common . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-9
Charge Pump Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-9
Defining Setpoint Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-9
Deceleration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-9
Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-9
Strokes Per Minute (SPM) and Zero Throttle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-10
Selecting a Speed Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-10
Charge Pump Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-11
Charge Pump Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-11
Charge Pump Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-11
Mud Pump Common . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-11
Chapter 14: Mud System

Operator Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-3
Tool Ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-3
Tank Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-3
Valve and Tank Pump Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-3
Mud System Tool Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-4
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Chapter 15: Power Slips

Operator Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-3
Tool Ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-3
Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-3
Power Slip Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-3
Power Slips Tool Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-4
Chapter 16: Racker

Workstation Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-3
Joystick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-3
Control Panel Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-3
Operator Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-4
Tool Ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-4
Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-4
Fingerboards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-5
Zooming In on a Fingerboard Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-5
Selecting a Fingerboard Work Area Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-5
Fingerboard Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-6
Fingerboard Mode and Latch Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-6
Latch Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-6
Fingerboard Active . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-6
Racker Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-6
Tripping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-7
Stands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-7
Singles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-7
Riser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-7
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-7
Pipe Length Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-7
Read from Conveyor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-7
Manual Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-7
Pipe Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-8
Pipe Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-8
Handling Tool Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-8
Joystick Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-9
Racker Tool Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-10
Chapter 17: Rotary Support Table (RST)

Operator Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-3
Tool Ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-3
Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-3
Speed and Torque Graphs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-3
Status and Alarm Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-3
Rotary Table Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-4
Rotary Table Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-4
Rotary Table Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-4
Defining Rotary Table Speed Setpoint Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-5
Zero Throttle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-5
RPM Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-5
Defining a Torque Setpoint Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-6
Rotary Table Tool Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-7
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-8
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Chapter 18: Roughneck

Operator Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-3
Tool Ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-3
Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-3
Torque Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-3
Torque Setpoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-3
Tool Joint Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-3
Tool On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-4
E-Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-4
Hydraulic Pressure Low . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-4
Maintenance Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-4
Tool Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-4
ZMS Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-4
Slow Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-4
Power Slips Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-4
Tool Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-4
Well/Foxhole Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-4
Operator Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-4
Operator Screen Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-5
Joystick Touchscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-5
Trip Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-5
Auto Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-6
Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-6
Spin Wrench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-6
Spin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-6
Torque Wrench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-6
Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-6
Configuring the Roughneck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-7
Defining a Torque Setpoint Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-7
Defining the Tool Joint Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-8
Changing Roughneck Tool Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-8
Well/Foxhole Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-8
Roughneck Position Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-9
Discrete Switch Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-10
Spinning Wrench (SW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-10
Spin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-10
Torque Wrench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-10
Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-10
AR/HPC Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-10
Roughneck Tool Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-11
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-12
Traverse Encoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-13
Traverse ATOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-14
SW Carriage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-18
Main Carriage MTS Transducer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-19
Main Carriage ATOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-21
Torque Transducer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-25
Torque ATOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-28
Clamp Pressure Transducer Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-31
Clamp ATOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-34
Local Station Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-37
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-42
Travel Min and Max Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-42
Travel Well Center Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-43
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Travel Home Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-43

Travel Duck Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-44
Duck Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-45
Mud Bucket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-46
Bit Breaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-47
Well Center and Foxhole Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-48
Changing a Setup Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-48
Well Center or Foxhole Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-49
Well Center and Foxhole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-50
Well Center and Two Foxholes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-51
Well Center and Foxhole with Turn Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-52
Well Center and Two Foxholes with Turn Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-53
Chapter 19: Stand Building

Operator Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-3
Racker Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-4
Racker Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-4
Tripping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-4
Stands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-4
Singles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-4
Riser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-4
Pipe Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-4
Fingerboard Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-5
Racker Operator Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-5
Conveyor Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-6
Horizontal Pipe Conveyor (HPC) Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-6
Sequence Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-6
Feed Out/In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-6
Slow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-6
Idle Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-6
Pipe Positioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-6
Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-7
Up/Down Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-7
Retract/Extend Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-7
Conveyor Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-7
Roughneck Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-8
Roughneck Mode Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-8
Tool Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-8
Slow Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-8
Power Slips Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-8
Roughneck Setpoints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-9
Roughneck Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-9
Chapter 20: Top Drive System (TDS)

Operator Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-3
Tool Ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-3
Readings and Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-3
Speed and Torque Readings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-3
Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-4
Direction and Mode Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-5
Elevator, Torque Wrench, and IBOP Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-6
Elevator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-6
Torque Wrench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-7
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IBOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-7
Brake Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-7
Link Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-8
Link Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-8
Link Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-8
Dolly Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-9
Soft Torque Displays and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-9
Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-9
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-9
Defining Speed and Torque Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-10
Throttle and Drill Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-10
Drill and Makeup Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-10
Top Drive Tool Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-11
Top Drive Motors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-12
Motor Temp Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-12
Motor Readings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-13
Temperature Status Displays and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-13
Control Displays and Readings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-14
Lube and Blower Motor Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-14
Manual Motor Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-14
Adaptive Torque Control and Fault Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-15
Spin Mode Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-16
Data Trends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-17
Chapter 21: Tripping

Operator Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-3
Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-3
Derrick Graphic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-3
Vertical Graphs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-3
Top Drive Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-4
Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-4
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-4
Torque Wrench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-5
Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-5
Trip Tank Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-5
Speed and Torque Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-6
Power Slip Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-7
Chapter 22: V-DAQ™

Operator Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-3
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-4
Chapter 23: Well Control

Tool Ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23-3
Operator Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23-3
Pressure Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23-3
Mud Pump Displays and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23-3
Total Strokes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23-3
Total SPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23-3
Individual Strokes Per Minute (SPM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23-4
Group SPM Values and Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23-4
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Chapter 24: Zone Management System (ZMS)

Operator Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-3
Tool Ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-3
ZMS System Lockout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-3
Equipment Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-4
Equipment Lockout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-5
ZMS Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-6
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Conventions
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personnel. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information
contained herein. National Oilwell Varco® will not be held liable for errors in this material,
or for consequences arising from misuse of this material.
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

Notes, cautions, and warnings provide readers with additional information, and to advise
the reader to take specific action to protect personnel from potential injury or lethal
conditions. They may also inform the reader of actions necessary to prevent equipment
damage. Please pay close attention to these advisories.
Note:
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provided about the current topics.
Caution:
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equipment or injury to personnel exists. Follow instructions
explicitly. Extreme care should be taken when performing
operations or procedures preceded by this caution symbol.
Warning:
The warning symbol indicates a definite risk of

equipment damage or danger to personnel. Failure to
follow safe work procedures could result in serious or
fatal injury to personnel, significant equipment
damage, or extended rig down time.
Illustrations
Illustrations (figures) provide a graphical representation of equipment components or
screen snapshots for use in identifying parts or establishing nomenclature, and may or
may not be drawn to scale.
For component information specific to your rig configuration, see the technical drawings
included with your National Oilwell Varco documentation.
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Safety Requirements
Varco equipment is installed and operated in a controlled drilling rig environment involving
hazardous situations. Proper maintenance is important for safe and reliable operation.
Procedures outlined in National Oilwell Varco manuals are the recommended methods of
performing operations and maintenance.
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To avoid injury to personnel or equipment damage,
carefully observe requirements outlined in this section.
Personnel Training
All personnel performing installation, operations, repair, or maintenance procedures on the
equipment, or those in the vicinity of the equipment, should be trained on rig safety, tool
operation, and maintenance to ensure their safety.
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Personnel should wear protective gear during installation,
maintenance, and certain operations.
Contact the National Oilwell Varco Drilling Equipment training department for more
information about equipment operation and maintenance training.
Recommended Tools
Service operations may require the use of tools designed specifically for the purpose
described. National Oilwell Varco recommends that only those tools specified be used
when stated. Ensure that personnel and equipment safety are not jeopardized when
following service procedures or using tools not specifically recommended by National
Oilwell Varco.
General System Safety Practices

The equipment discussed in this manual may require or contain one or more utilities, such
as electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or cooling water.
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Read and follow the guidelines below before installing
equipment or performing maintenance to avoid
endangering exposed persons or damaging equipment.
Isolate energy sources before beginning work.

Avoid performing maintenance or repairs while the equipment is in operation.
Wear proper protective equipment during equipment installation, maintenance, or
repair.
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Replacing Components
Verify that all components (such as cables, hoses, etc.) are tagged and labeled
during assembly and disassembly of equipment to ensure correct installment.
Replace failed or damaged components with National Oilwell Varco certified parts.
Failure to do so could result in equipment damage or injury to personnel.
Routine Maintenance
Equipment must be maintained on a routine basis. See the service manual for
maintenance recommendations.
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Failure to conduct routine maintenance could result in
equipment damage or injury to personnel.
Proper Use of Equipment

National Oilwell Varco equipment is designed for specific functions and applications, and
should be used only for its intended purpose.
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Main Features and Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Driller’s Cabin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Front-Entry Chair (FEC) Workstations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5

Touchscreen Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
Joysticks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
Control Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
Tool Controllers and IP Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
Operator Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9

Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9
Driller and Assistant Driller Tool Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10
(This Tool) Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11
Maintenance Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Activating Maintenance Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Operator Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12
Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
Utility Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
Choose Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Clean Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Common Diagnostics Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
Controller-to-Controller Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Modbus Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
PROFIBUS Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Input/Output Diagnostic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Drilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20
Back or Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20
Tool Ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-21

Ownership Controls and Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-21
Granting and Releasing Ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-21
Additional Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-22

RigSense™ and WITS™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-22
System 5 Data Acquisition (V-DAQ™) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-22
Electronic Driller™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-22
System Topology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-24

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Amphion™ Overview
Main Features and Equipment

The Amphion system provides operators with control of drilling tools and processes from
an ergonomically-correct workstation. Located inside the driller’s cabin, the workstation
offers conventional controls and status information applicable to the operation being
performed.
The driller’s cabin and local instrument rooms (LIRs) are considered safe areas for
installing Amphion components that carry no hazardous area classifications (workstations,
multitool controller cabinets, etc.).
(2) Front-entry chair (FEC) workstations, equipped with two touchscreens each
(3) Multi-tool controller (MTC) cabinets
RigSense™ application, 6 RigSense/Drilling Control and Data Acquisition (DCDA)
clients, and 2 RigSense servers
System 5 Data Acquisition (V-DAQ™) module

Integrated operator interface application for Varco and third-party tools, systems, or
monitoring processes listed below. (Includes English and Russian language screen
layouts for drilling, tripping, stand building, and well monitoring processes.)
Varco:
Automated Drawworks System (ADS-10D)
Top Drive System (TDS-8SA)
Rotary Support Table (RST)
Power Slips
Zone Management System (ZMS)
RigSense™ and System 5 Data Acquisition (V-DAQ™)
Pipe Racking System (PRS-8i)
Fingerboard
Horizontal Pipe Conveyor (HPC)
Hydraulic Cathead (HC26-EV)
Automated Roughneck (AR4500)
Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU)
Third-party:
Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) System
Motor Control Center (MCC)
Integrated Control & Safety System/Process Control System (ICSS/PCS)
Mud Control (pass-through data only)
Engineering drawings
Owner’s Manuals
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Driller’s Cabin
Window wiper nozzles (5)
Choke control Fire and gas

panel control
panel
Drilling instrument Auxiliary
remote I/Os remote I/O
cabinet
E-stop MTC
cabinet cabinet 1
MTC
cabinet 2
Assistant driller
workstation
CCTV
monitors Driller BOP control
workstation panel
PRS VFD
Window wash cabinet
nozzles (15) Cutting dryer
cabinet
PRS VFD PRS brake CCTV cabinet
transformer resistor
Telecom cabinet
See document number 42V-E8427-02, titled “Sakhalin Lunskoye Amphion Technical

Reference Manual” for technical information about driller’s cabin components not
addressed in this user’s manual.

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Front-Entry Chair (FEC) Workstations

The front-entry chair (FEC) workstations are the user's interface to the control network
and tools.
Located in the driller’s cabin, each of the two FEC workstations contain:
2 Amphion touchscreens
2 joysticks
2 discrete switch control panels
1 chair
2 network switches
Touchscreens (2)
Control panel with

discrete switches
and joystick (2)
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If a joystick, control panel, or touchscreen does not
respond, see the Varco technical reference manual
number 42V-E8427-02, Chapter 8, for troubleshooting
procedures.
Both driller and assistant driller workstations are identical in their equipment and system
management capabilities, and therefore provide full operational redundancy. Joysticks and
discrete switches responsible for operating a particular tool are located in the same
relative position on each workstation. Joysticks and associated switches for that tool are
also positioned to allow operation by opposite hands. For example, the left joystick
operates the automated roughneck, while discrete switch controls for the automated
roughneck are located on the workstation’s right control panel.
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Touchscreen Computers
The FEC workstation contains two self-contained touchscreens (sometimes referred to as
an HMI, or a human-machine interface). Touchscreens display tool control, drilling
operation, alarm, and status information. By default, they display information pertinent to
the activity being performed, allowing the operator to concentrate on the job at hand
without the distraction of extraneous data. All touchscreens have access to any tool
controller connected to the network.
Joysticks
Joysticks are used for tools that require controlled movement.
Unless the override is engaged, the trigger (also referred to as a “dead man switch”)
mounted on the front of the right joystick must be depressed in order to operate the
equipment.
Trip in/out
SW lower
Sequence Not used
(start/stop)
SW hoist
Dead man Dead man

switch switch
Lower main T-arm extend

carriage Home Feed out
Well Feed in
Hoist main T-arm retract
carriage
A utomated R oughneck H orizontal P ipe C onveyor
The left joystick controls either the automated roughneck or the horizontal pipe conveyor.
Buttons Upper
Lower
not used
Lower
Dead man Hoist

switch
Dead man
switch
Lower +Y
+X
-X
-Y
Hoist
Automated Drawworks System Pipe Racking System

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The right joystick controls either the automated drawworks system (ADS) or the pipe
racking system (PRS). Moving the PRS joystick affects PRS destinations, which vary
depending on its current mode (selected via the user interface).
See Chapter 16, titled "Racker” for more information about racker modes.
Control Panels
Discrete switch controls are dedicated to frequently-used operations (such as opening and
closing the roughneck jaws).
EMERGENCY STOP
ON OFF
EMERGENCY STOP
ROTATION BRAKE
PUSH TO STOP
PRS AR
PRS OVERRIDE PRS JAWS PRS ELEVATOR SW TW
XY TRAV OPEN CLOSE OPEN CLOSE OPEN CLOSE OPEN CLOSE
SPIN TORQUE AR / HTS

OUT IN BREAK MAKE OVERRIDE
ADS
PARKING BRAKE FOX HOLE
OFF/AUTO ON OVERRIDE OPEN CLOSE
TDS
ELEVATOR TDS BOP
OPEN CLOSE OPEN CLOSE
RST ROTATE CATHEAD PWR SLIPS

CCW CW PAY PULL OPEN CLOSE
TOOL
OWNERSHIP
RELEASE ALL
The left control panel contains a pneumatic switch for the chair rotation brake and discrete
switches for the pipe racking system (PRS), automated drawworks system (ADS), foxhole,
rotary support table (RST), cathead, and power slips.
The right control panel contains the emergency stop button and tool ownership release
button, which releases ownership of all tools owned by the current workstation. The right
control panel also contains discrete switches for the automated roughneck (AR) and top
drive system (TDS).
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Tool Controllers and IP Addresses

An Amphion™ tool controller (sometimes referred to as an “SBC,” or a single-board
computer), is a customized computer used to automate machinery in commercial and
industrial environments. Amphion controllers are programmable and contain processors,
memory, communication ports, and other components similar to those found in most
computers. Each tool controller is programmed with the logic required to automate and
monitor a specific piece of rig equipment.
Tool controllers are located in the multi-tool controller (MTC) cabinets. Each tool controller
contains an approved IP address list to prevent unauthorized computers connected to the
rig network from controlling a tool. The approval list also contains access rules for each IP
address.
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See the appendix in the Varco technical reference manual
number 42V-E8427-02 for a complete list of network
address assignments.

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Operator Interface
This section of the user’s manual provides a brief overview of the main components
included in the operator interface. See appropriately-titled chapters for more detailed
information.
The navigation menu shown here displays along the bottom of all screens.
Active tool Navigation menu buttons
Alarms
The main menu Alarms button blinks red to indicate unacknowledged alarms. Press to
display the Alarms menu.
A red blinking tool button indicates that it has unacknowledged alarms. Press the red tool
button to display alarms associated with that tool.
See Chapter 3, titled "Alarms” for more information.
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Driller and Assistant Driller Tool Menus

Press either Driller Tools or Assistant Driller Tools to display the appropriate tool menu.
Assistant Driller Tools menu
Driller Tools menu
Press any tool button to display its operator screen.

See tool-specific chapters for more information about each tool screen.

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(This Tool) Menu

The text on the menu button labeled This Tool on the main menu changes, depending
upon the currently-selected tool. Press to display the tool menu. Most operator tools
include a tool menu containing the following basic menu items.
See tool-specific chapters for more detail tool-specific menu options.
See section titled "Utility Menu"

on page 2-13.
See section titled "Common

Diagnostics Menu" on page 2-14.
See section titled "Alarms" on

page 2-13.
See tool-specific chapter.
See "Maintenance Mode below.
The menu shown above displays basic options available from the power slips tool menu.
Maintenance Mode
Safety
Enable maintenance mode to engage tool override for maintenance purposes only.
Use with caution. Significant risk of equipment

damage and danger to personnel exists in
maintenance mode. Failure to observe and follow
proper safe working procedures could result in
serious or fatal injury to personnel, significant
equipment damage, and extended rig down time.
Activating Maintenance Mode

From the diagnostic workstation (DWS) computer, select one of the following tools from
the Assistant Driller or Driller Tools menu:
Auxiliary (Cathead, Foxhole, HPU, Mud Bucket, Power Slips or Rotary Table)
Conveyor
Top Drive
Racker
Roughneck
Press to select the tool, then press <This Tool> --> Maintenance Mode to display the
Maintenance Mode screen.
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Press Active to engage maintenance mode for any tool controllers. Press Inactive to
disengage maintenance mode.
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Controls are disabled at the operator workstation
touchscreen. Access from the Auxiliaries, Conveyor, Top
Drive, Racker, or Roughneck tool menus.
Operator Screen
Press the Operator button to display the currently-selected tool’s operator screen.
See tool-specific chapter.

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Alarms
Press the Alarms button on the currently-selected tool menu to display related alarm
messages.
Alternately, press Alarms button located on the main menu bar to display the entire
Alarms menu (section titled "Alarms" on page 2-9).
Utility Menu
Press <This Tool> --> Utility to display the Utility menu:
Choose Units
Press <This Tool> --> Utility --> Choose Units to display the Choose Units screen. Press
the arrow up or down button to highlight either U.S. or metric units of measure. Press
Close to return to the previous screen.
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Measurement units selected on this screen affect all
screens displayed on that particular touchscreen. A
different unit of measure can be assigned to other
touchscreens. For example, one touchscreen can use
metric, while another uses U.S. units of measure.
Clean Screen
Press <This Tool> --> Utility --> Clean Screen to temporarily disable tool screens to
allow time for cleaning the touchscreen without accidentally pressing tool controls.
Press Start to begin the onscreen timer, which counts slowly backward from five.
Common Diagnostics Menu
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This section provides a general overview of the diagnostic
screens available through the operator interface. For more
detailed information about the tool controller Web-based
interface and advanced troubleshooting procedures, see
Varco document number 3OM0998, titled “Amphion Tool
Controller User’s Manual.”
Press <This Tool> --> Common Diagnostics to display the Common Diagnostics
menu:

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Controller-to-Controller Status
Press <This Tool> --> Common Diagnostics --> Controller-Controller Status to display
the Controller-to-Controller Status screen (also referred to as C2C).
The controller graphic boxes display green to indicate normal communication, or red to
indicate a communication error. The controller name and a status number displays in the
top left corner of the controller graphic.
Code Message Comment
0 Okay The other controller is functioning normally.
Client has not begun The client was able to connect to the server,
5632 receiving data from the however the server has not begun sending data
server. yet.
Client could not connect to its

5648 The other controller may not be running.
server.
Client believes that its server The other controller was connected and
5664
has stopped working. running normally, but it has stopped running.
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Modbus Status
Press <This Tool> --> Common Diagnostics --> Modbus Status to display the Modbus
Status screen. The illustration shown here relates to the top drive. Green node graphics
indicate that it is operating and communicating properly; Red indicates an alarm or
communication error.
Press one of the nodes to display detailed information related to its status.
Press the status detail box to display the node’s input image.
Modbus address
Decimal value
Hexidecimal value
Binary value
Press Switch to Output Image to display the node’s output image.

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Press anywhere outside of the output image display to return to the Modbus screen.
PROFIBUS Status
Press <This Tool> --> Common Diagnostics --> Profibus Status to display the
PROFIBUS Status screen. Green indicates the node is communicating through the
PROFIBUS network; Red indicates the node is not communicating through the network;
Yellow indicates the node is reporting diagnostic information. The controller has not lost
communication with the node, but the node may have a problem.
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The absolute encoder buttons normally display yellow at
startup, then turn green after approximately one minute.
Yellow is normal for emergency-stop (e-stop) conditions.
Press any node button to display a detailed node status pop-up window.
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Node number
Status code
Profibus Status Codes
Code Message
0 Node is functioning normally
33 Node is not communicating with the network
36 Node is not configured
45 Dialog software is not memory-resident
47 Invalid board number
93 Driver is not accessible
255 IO_RefreshInput was not executed beforehand

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Input/Output Diagnostic
Press <This Tool> --> Common Diagnostics --> I/O Diagnostic to display the I/O
Diagnostic screen.
The left side of the sample screen below contains up to five buttons for selecting an I/O
type (depending on the currently-selected tool). Press to select and display information.
Class abbreviations Node Identifier

Item Name Byte and Bit
I/O
Types
Current Value
Information Sort buttons
MOD Modbus address

DP1 Information from the first Applicom card on the first PROFIBUS
DP network (typically used for tools).
NET Information regarding commands originating from a touchscreen
or control panel.
C2C Controller-to-controller communication input devices only. Only
input classes can be assigned to this I/O type, because the
purpose of this type is to receive input from the other controllers
(no output).
DP2 Information from the optional second Applicom card on the
second PROFIBUS DP network (typically used to interface with
the other tool controllers or third-party systems).
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See Varco tool controller user’s manual number 3OM0998
for more diagnostic information.
Press any of the sort buttons located along the bottom of the screen to sort information By
Name, By Node, or By Class. Use the scroll bar located on the right side of the screen to
display the next page of information.
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Drilling
Press Drilling at any time to display the operator’s Drilling screen.
See Chapter 8, titled "Drilling” for more information.
Back or Forward
Press Back or Forward to toggle between the current screen and the previous screen.
Tool Ownership
This section contains information about Amphion tool ownership, and is intended to
provide rig personnel with a basic understanding of the concept of tool ownership and how
it affects rig operations.
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Amphion tools can be controlled from operator
workstations using joysticks, discrete switches, and
touchscreen controls. Control of a particular tool is limited
to one operator (workstation) at a time for safety reasons.
All tools affected by Amphion tool ownership are “owned” by the system at startup.
Consequently, before a tool can be controlled from any workstation, the operator must
submit an ownership request by pressing the Ownership button located on the tool
screen. Once a workstation assumes ownership of a tool, that workstation retains
ownership; Subsequent ownership requests from other workstations are invalid until
ownership is released.
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To prevent untimely operation shutdowns due to hardware
or power failures that affect workstation controls, the
controller releases tool ownership only from those
workstations affected by the failure. Hardware or power
failures that do not affect tool operation will not cause tool
ownership release.
Ownership Controls and Status

Where applicable, tool screens contain an Ownership button. The button’s color and text
indicates its ownership status.
A green ownership button with a text display “Available” indicates the tool is
available for ownership. Your station can assume ownership only if the button is
enabled, and the word “Take” appears along the bottom of the button. If the text
“Ownership” appears in white and the button is disabled, your station cannot
assume ownership of the tool. If you are unable to take ownership because your
station already has ownership of another tool, the name of that tool appears in white
text along the bottom of the button.

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An orange ownership button indicates the tool is owned by one of the operators, and
the text indicates the workstation that currently owns the tool.
A red ownership button indicates an emergency stop is engaged, and the tool is
unavailable.
Granting and Releasing Ownership
Before granting tool ownership to a workstation, the controller verifies that the following
conditions are met:
The IP address of the workstation requesting ownership has permission to control
the tool.
The tool is not owned by any other workstation.
The same workstation cannot simultaneously assume ownership of both the
drawworks and the pipe racking system, since they are both controlled by the right
joystick.
The same workstation cannot simultaneously assume ownership of both the
conveyor and the automated roughneck, since they are both controlled by the left
joystick.
Either workstation can assume control of the drawworks, however the drawworks
keyswitch, located on the drill floor shutdown (DFSD) panel, must be set to either
the driller or the assistant driller before assuming ownership.
Once an operator is finished using a specific tool, he or she should release ownership of
that tool by pressing the Ownership button again.
Use the Tool Ownership - Release All discrete switch on the workstation’s control panel
to release ownership of all tools owned by that workstation.
TOOL
OWNERSHIP
RELEASE ALL
Tool Controllers and Security

An Amphion™ tool controller (sometimes referred to as an “SBC,” or a single-board
computer), is a customized computer used to automate machinery in commercial and
industrial environments. Amphion controllers are programmable and contain processors,
memory, communication ports, and other components similar to those found in most
computers. Each tool controller is programmed with the logic required to automate and
monitor a specific piece of rig equipment.
Tool controllers are located in the multi-tool controller (MTC) cabinets. Security for tool
access is based on keys to prevent unauthorized computers connected to the rig network
from controlling a tool.
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Additional Components
RigSense™ and WITS™
RigSense is a stand-alone drilling instrumentation system used to provide drillers and
other key personnel with instant access to critical drilling data. It can display, plot, print,
export, and archive up to 255 channels of data, which can be retrieved and viewed over
the entire life of the well.
RigSense transmits and receives Wellsite Information Transfer Specification (WITS)
information. WITS is a communication protocol that enables companies operating different
computer systems to share information using a standard format for data transfer.
RigSense can easily be tailored to any rig’s requirements, and the data can be viewed in
either time- or depth-based format.
See the MD Totco RigSense manual for more information.
System 5 Data Acquisition (V-DAQ™)

Data for RigSense is supplied by V-DAQ, which gathers data from sensors and equipment.
It can apply algorithms to the data, then forward the information to RigSense. V-DAQ and
RigSense communicate using Ethernet.
See Varco document 42TM62-20, titled “V-DAQ, System V Data Acquisition User's
Manual” for more detailed information.
Electronic Driller™
The Varco Electronic Driller (ED) system is built into the automated drawworks (ADS) and
Amphion touchscreen control systems.
ED is designed to provide a constant drilling state at the bit, which cannot be achieved
using manual or other types of drawworks braking systems. The constant bit state is
achieved through closed-loop control of selected primary drilling parameters (such as
weight on bit or delta pressure), and the ability to regulate the disc brake for continuous
feed of the drill line. Continuously running secondary control parameters (rate of
penetration and torque) provide additional control necessary for a steady state during
unexpected events, such as a drilling break or stick-slip situation.
The driller can select which modes are active through the touchscreens, and adjust
individual parameter setpoints.
See product-specific Varco ED and Automated Drawworks System (ADS) documentation
for more detailed information.

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System Topology
Assistant driller workstation Driller workstation

Driller control room
2 RigSense servers
1 RigSense client
Treatment
Driller's tank display
telecom MTC cabinet #1 CCTV MTC cabinet #2
cabinet cabinet
Drilling deck LIR
E-stop
cabinet
Drilling
Drilling deck LER instrument
remote I/O #3
Drilling Auxiliary 400V DM
instrument remote I/O switch-
remote I/O #1 cabinet board PRS
VFD
cabinet
Drilling Integrated deck LER

instrument
remote I/O #2 ADS/VFD TDS/VFD Soft torque
Drilling
switch- 400VC switch- rotary
mud pump
board MMCC board system
VFD
Integrated deck LIR
switch-
Mud control switch-
board
cabinet board
MTC cabinet #3
Legend
PROFIBUS
Ethernet
Active Reserve Main Fiber optic
mud pit mud pit equipment Hard wire
room room room CCTV
See document number 42V-E8427-02, titled “Sakhalin Lunskoye Amphion Technical

Reference Manual” for technical information about system components not addressed in
this user’s manual.
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Alarms 3
Alarms Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Tool-Specific Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Alarm Detail and Acknowledgement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Alarm Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Lost Communication to Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Device-Specific Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
PID Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
PROFIBUS Network Error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
3 Alarms
Alarms
Alarms Menu
When an alarm is triggered, the Alarms button on the main menu bar flashes red.
Press Alarms to display the Alarms menu.
Red tool buttons indicate that they currently have unaddressed alarms.
Press to select a specific tool to view its Alarm screen.
Tool-Specific Alarms
When an alarm triggers, the Alarms button on both the main navigation menu and the tool
menu flash red.
Each tool chapter contains a list of possible tool alarms and resolutions (where available).
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3 Alarms
The alarm system displays and stores the most recent 200 alarms for the current tool
selected.
i
All alarm data clears when electrical power is removed
from the control system.
Press either Alarms --> <Tool>, or <This Tool> --> Alarms, to display the tool’s alarm
screen.
The alarms display in order of importance (Default Sort), with unacknowledged/active

alarms displayed first, unacknowledged/inactive alarms second, acknowledged/active
alarms third, and acknowledged/inactive alarms last.
Within each category, the alarms are sorted by Active Date (the date and time the alarm
was triggered), Inactive date (the date and time the alarm condition was corrected), and
Description.
Press any sort button (located along the top of the screen) to sort by description, active
date, or inactive date.
The Description column displays a general description of the alarm.
The Active column displays the date and time the alarm became active.
The Inactive column displays the date and time the alarm became inactive or
cleared.
The Acknowledged column displays the date and time the alarm was
acknowledged.
Red alarms indicate that the alarm condition is active, and the alarm itself has not been
acknowledged.
Yellow alarms indicate that the alarm was acknowledged, but the alarm condition has not
been corrected.
3-4 Varco
Alarms
3
Orange alarms indicate that the alarm condition was corrected, but has not been
acknowledged.
Grey historical alarms indicate that the alarm was acknowledged, and the condition
causing the alarm state was corrected.
Alarm Detail and Acknowledgement

Press any alarm to display additional details.
The alarm detail includes an alarm ID, a description of the alarm condition, the date and
time that the alarm was tripped, its group, priority, status, and value.
The alarm shown here has not been acknowledged. Press Acknowledge to do so, then
press Close. The alarm displays yellow to indicate that it has been acknowledged
(however, the alarm condition remains active).
Press the yellow alarm again to view its details if necessary.
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Alarm Descriptions
Lost Communication to Controller
A controller is not communicating with another controller. Typical causes of this alarm:
The other controller is not turned on.
Possible wiring problems.
A cable may not be properly connected.
The operating system in the other controller may have stopped responding.
Device-Specific Problem
A VFD fault or alarm may exist.
Hydraulic pressure may be too low.
A sensor may need to be replaced.
A feedback device may need attention.
PID Shutdown
The most common alarm is referred to as a “PID Shutdown,” which indicates a movement
problem. This is usually caused by cold hydraulics or low hydraulic flow. To clear the alarm,
command the tool to move again.
PROFIBUS Network Error

Network configuration problems.
Wiring problems.
A node may have failed, or have the wrong address assigned.
An Applicom setting may be incorrect. This is likely if you receive this type of alarm
the first time you attempt to start the tool controller.
The tool controller may be faulty and require replacement (this is the least likely
cause).
3-6 Varco
Cathead 4
Operator Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Tool Ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Slow Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Direction Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Defining Tong Length and Torque Setpoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Pull Force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Cathead Tool Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

4 Cathead
Cathead
Operator Screen
Press My Tools --> Cathead to display the Cathead Operator screen.
Operator messages display along the bottom of the screen.
Tool Ownership
Assume ownership of the cathead to enable controls. See section titled "Tool Ownership"
on page 2-20.
Slow Mode
Press the Slow Mode button to operate the cathead at a slower speed (system-calculated
speed is based on hydraulic pressure). The Slow Speed light located along the top of the
screen displays green to indicate that the mode is active.
Direction Controls
Press the Pay or Pull button to define the direction of the cathead.This function can also
be controlled using the operator workstation’s left control panel Cathead discrete switch
(both shown here).
CATHEAD
PAY PULL
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4 Cathead
Defining Tong Length and Torque Setpoint

Press Tong Length to display its keypad pop-up window.
Define the tong length value, then press Set.

Press Torque Setpoint to display its keypad pop-up window.
Define the torque setpoint value, then press Set. Use the arrow up or down keys to adjust
the setpoint value as needed.

Cathead
4
Pull Force
The current Pull Force and Pull Force Setpoint values display to the right of the Torque
and Tong Length Setpoint controls. The Pull Force Setpoint value is calculated by the
system (torque setpoint divided by tong length).
The left side of the operator screen contains vertical real time torque and pull force graphs
that reflect their current values. Black markers indicate their user-defined setpoint values.
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4 Cathead
Cathead Tool Menu

Press the Cathead main menu button to display its tool menu.

on page 2-13.

See Chapter 3, titled "Alarms.”
See section titled "Operator

Screen" on page 4-3.
See section titled "Maintenance

Mode" on page 2-11.

Chairs (Workstations) 5
Driller Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Joystick Graphics and Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Joystick (JS) Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Chair Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Driller Chair Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Joystick Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Multi-Tool Controller (MTC) Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Emergency Stop (E-Stop) Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Assistant Driller (AD) Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Joystick Graphics and Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Joystick (JS) Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Chair Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
AD Chair Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Joystick Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Multi-Tool Controller (MTC) Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Emergency Stop (E-Stop) Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
5 Chairs (Workstations)
Chairs (Workstations)
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See Chapter 2, titled "Amphion™ Overview,” section titled
"Front-Entry Chair (FEC) Workstations" on page 2-5 for
information about workstation controls.
Driller Chair
Press My Tools --> Driller Chair to display the Driller Chair Status diagnostic screen.
Status Displays
Green displays indicate the current position of the discrete switch or joystick button, which
also indicates that communication between the control device, the workstation’s remote
I/O, and the workstation’s tool controller is working properly. Failure to display green
indicates a faulty switch or I/O point.
A green backlight (such as shown around the Release All display in the illustration above)
indicates which tools the workstation currently owns.
Joystick Graphics and Status Indicators

The joystick graphic displays the current position of the joystick. If the display does not
depict the correct position (for example, if the joystick is pressed forward, but the yellow
indicator is not at the top of the y-axis), recalibrate the joystick. See section titled "Joystick
Calibration" on page 5-5.
Tool displays located directly beneath the joystick graph indicate various tool states (for
example, PRS jaws open or closed).
Joystick (JS) Buttons

Green indicates that the associated button on the joystick is depressed.
42V-E8427-01 5-3
Chair Status
PS - 24V Monitor: Green indicates that the 24-volt DC power supplies are working
properly. Red indicates a fault state.
Ethernet Switch: Green indicates that the Ethernet switches are communicating
Driller Chair Menu
Press Driller Chair to display the Driller Chair menu.

on page 2-13.


page 2-9, and Chapter 3, titled
"Alarms.”
See section titled "Assistant

Driller (AD) Chair" on page 5-7.
See section titled "Joystick

See section titled "Multi-Tool

Controller (MTC) Status" on
page 5-5.
See section titled "Emergency

Stop (E-Stop) Status" on page 5-6.

5
Joystick Calibration
Press Driller Chair --> Joystick Calibration to display the Joystick Calibration screen.
Press the Calibrate - Start button to begin calibrating either the left or right joystick.
Multi-Tool Controller (MTC) Status

Press Driller Chair --> MTC Status to display the MTC Status screen.
Red displays indicate a communication fault or alarm condition. Green or grey indicates a
normal state.
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Emergency Stop (E-Stop) Status

Press Driller Chair --> E-Stop Status to display the E-Stop Status screen.
Red displays indicate the emergency stop is engaged. The text next to the display
identifies the emergency stop type and location.

5
Assistant Driller (AD) Chair

Press My Tools --> AD Chair to display the AD Chair Status diagnostic screen.
Status Displays
Green displays indicate the current position of the discrete switch or joystick button, which
also indicates that communication between the control device, the workstation’s remote
I/O, and the workstation’s tool controller is working properly. Failure to display green
indicates a faulty switch or I/O point.
A green backlight (such as shown around the Release All display in the illustration above)
indicates which tools the workstation currently owns.
Joystick Graphics and Status Indicators

The joystick graphic displays the current position of the joystick. If the display does not
depict the correct position (for example, if the joystick is pressed forward, but the yellow
indicator is not at the top of the y-axis), recalibrate the joystick. See section titled "Joystick
Tool displays located directly beneath the joystick graph indicate various tool states (for
example, PRS jaws open or closed).
Joystick (JS) Buttons

Green indicates that the associated button on the joystick is depressed.
42V-E8427-01 5-7
Chair Status
PS - 24V Monitor: Green indicates that the 24-volt DC power supplies are working
Ethernet Switch: Green indicates that the Ethernet switches are communicating
AD Chair Menu

on page 2-13.


page 2-9, and Chapter 3, titled
"Alarms.”
See section titled "Assistant

Driller (AD) Chair" on page 5-7.
See section titled "Joystick

See section titled "Multi-Tool

Controller (MTC) Status" on
page 5-10.
See section titled "Emergency

Stop (E-Stop) Status" on page
5-11.

5
Joystick Calibration
Press AD Chair --> Joystick Calibration to display the Joystick Calibration screen.
Press the Calibrate - Start button to begin calibrating either the left or right joystick.
42V-E8427-01 5-9
Multi-Tool Controller (MTC) Status

Press AD Chair --> MTC Status to display the MTC Status screen.
Red displays indicate a fault or alarm condition. Green or grey indicates a normal or active
state.

5
Emergency Stop (E-Stop) Status

Press AD Chair --> E-Stop Status to display the E-Stop Status screen.
Red displays indicate the emergency stop is engaged. The text next to the display
identifies the emergency stop type and location.
42V-E8427-01 5-11

Conveyor 6
Operator Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Tool Ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Tool Mode Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Auto Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Slow Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Warm-up and Idle Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Belt Feed Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Pipe Positioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Pipe Lifter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Conveyor Tool Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

6 Conveyor
Conveyor
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This chapter contains general information about using the
operator interface for the conveyor. See Varco Systems
document number SM01057 titled “HPC Service Manual,
Horizontal Pipe Conveyor” for more information.
Operator Screen
Press My Tools --> Conveyor to display the Horizontal Pipe Conveyor (HPC) screen.
Tool Ownership
Assume ownership of the conveyor to enable controls. See section titled "Tool Ownership"
on page 2-20.
Status Displays
The top and right portion of the HTS screen contains status and pipe positioner displays
(described below). See section titled "Tool Mode Controls" on page 6-4 for more
information about conveyor modes.
Tool On Displays green when the current workstation has ownership

of the conveyor.
E-Stop Displays red if the emergency stop is engaged, or grey if it

is not.
Maintenance Mode Displays green when maintenance mode is engaged, or

grey if it is not. See section titled "Maintenance Mode" on
page 2-15.
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6 Conveyor
Hydraulics Alarm Displays red if the hydraulic pressure falls below or exceeds
an acceptable level. Displays grey if pressure is OK.
Interlock Displays red if the an interlock is preventing further

movement of the conveyor.
Calculated Pipe Length Digital reading of the system-calculated pipe length.
Stowed Displays green when the tailing arm or pipe lifter is stowed.
At Pickup Displays green when the tailing arm is at pickup.
At Handoff Displays green when the tailing arm is at handoff.
Operator Messages Display along the bottom of the screen.
Tool Mode Controls

Auto Sequence
Press the Auto Sequence toggle button to start or stop auto sequence mode. A Green
backlight indicates that auto sequence mode is on.
Use automatic sequence mode to step through tool operations. Auto sequence mode
moves the conveyor belt automatically when the operator pushes the joystick or presses
the screen Feed In or Feed Out buttons. The pipe continues feeding after the joystick or
screen button is released, until it reaches its destination. When sequence mode is off, the
operator must continue pressing the joystick or screen button in order for the belt to
continue moving.
Slow Speed
Press the Slow Speed button to operate the conveyor belt at a slower speed.
Warm-up and Idle Mode

Press the Warm-up or Idle Mode button to start or stop the warm-up or idle mode. A
green backlight indicates that the mode is on.

Conveyor
6
Use Warm-up Mode to warm up the conveyor hydraulics. This includes a flushing cycle
that generates heat by passing oil over a conveyor orifice, then circulating it through the
manifold and conveyor motor gear case, followed by a pre programmed idle period.
Use Idle Mode button to begin a low speed rotation of the conveyor belt and powered
rollers to maintain a readiness condition.
Belt Feed Direction

Press and hold the Feed Out or Feed In buttons to define the conveyor’s feed direction.
The belt operates at its normal speed, unless slow mode is engaged (if in slow, then it
moves at its minimum speed). A green backlight indicates the current selection.
Pipe Positioner
Press to Retract or Extend to control the tailing arm assembly. A green backlight
indicates the current selection.
Green Stowed, At Pickup, and At Handoff displays indicate the pipe positioner’s current
position.
Pipe Lifter
Press the Down or Up button to control the pipe lifter. A green backlight indicates the
current selection, and a green Stowed display indicates that the pipe lifter is in the stowed
position.
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6 Conveyor
Conveyor Tool Menu

Press the Conveyor main menu button to display its tool menu.

on page 2-13.


Mode" on page 2-11.


Drawworks 7
Tripping and Drilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3

Tool Ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3
Hookload Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-4
Fault Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-4
E-Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
ADS CAT2 Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
ADS Soft Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Drive System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Chair System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Other Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Parking Brake Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-5
Parking Brake and Override Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-5
Derrick Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-6
Block and Elevator Height Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-7
Defining Block Travel Limits and Stop Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-7
High Travel Limit and Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Low Travel Limit and Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Defining the Drill Stop Point Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8
Defining Block Hoist and Lower Speed Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-9
Lowering and Hoisting Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-10
Defining an Overpull Limit Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-10
Electronic Driller™ (ED) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-11
Activating Electronic Driller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Activating or Deactivating ED Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
Defining Setpoint Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
Variable Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
Drilling Trends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
Defining the Drawworks Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-14
Normal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
Slow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
Slip & Cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-17
Stand Pipe Pressure (SPP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
Lowering and Hoisting Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
Drawworks Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-19
Tool Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-20

Encoders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-20
Enable or Disable an Encoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
Enable Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
Count . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
Diagnostic Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
Hookload Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-21
Enable or Disable a Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
Hookload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
Sensor Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-22
Drawworks Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-22
Alarm Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22
Alarms Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22
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Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23
Drum and Block Status Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23
Motor/Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23
Status Displays and Readings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-24
Fault Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-24
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-25
Block Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-25
Hookload Tare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-28
Standpipe Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-29
Auxiliary Motor Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-30
Alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
Alarm Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
Abnormal Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
Fault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
E-Stop (Category 0) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
Category 2 Stops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
Soft Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32
Alarm Sensing Device Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32
Operator Controls Monitoring System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32
Brake Monitoring System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-33
Gearbox Lubrication System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37
Block Position/Calibration System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-38
Hookload Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39
Motor Monitoring System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39
VFD and Motor Control Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-40
Off ADS Skid Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-41
System Malfunctions, Interlocks, and Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42
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This chapter contains general information about using the
operator interface for the drawworks. See Varco Systems
document number SM00980 titled “ADS-10D Service
Manual, Automated Drawworks System” for more
information.
Tripping and Drilling

The left side of both the Drawworks Tripping and Drawworks Drilling screens contain
many common components, with a few exceptions. All components for both screens are
addressed here.
Press My Tools --> Drawworks to display the (default) Drawworks Tripping screen.
Figure 7-1. Drawworks Tripping screen (default)
Press Drawworks -->Drilling to display the Drawworks Drilling screen (Figure 7-2 on
page 7-4). Also see section titled "Drawworks Menu" on page 7-19.
Tool Ownership
Assume ownership of the drawworks only from the Drawworks Tripping screen.
See section titled "Tool Ownership" on page 2-20 in Chapter 2.
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Figure 7-2. Drawworks Drilling screen
Hookload Reading
The current hookload weight displays in the top left corner of both the Drawworks Drilling
and Drawworks Tripping screens.
Fault Status Displays

The top left corner of the Drawworks Tripping and Drawworks Drilling screens contain
basic fault status displays.
See section titled "Alarms" on page 7-31 for more drawworks alarm information. Also see
Chapter 3, titled "Alarms.”
E-Stop
Displays red if a category 0 emergency stop is engaged.

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ADS CAT2 Stop

Displays red if a category 2 emergency stop is detected.
ADS Soft Trip

Displays red if an ADS soft trip is detected.
Brake System
Displays red is a fault is detected in the brake system.
Drive System
Displays red if a fault is detected in the drive system.
Chair System
Displays red if a fault is detected with the workstation controls.
Other Alarms
Displays red if an auxiliary fault occurs.
Override
Displays red when the ADS override is engaged. See section titled "Parking Brake and
Override Switches" on page 7-5.
Parking Brake Status Displays

Individual park and service brake graphs and digital readings display current pressure in
the bottom left corner of the screen.
The current Park Status (Parked or Not Parked) text displays beneath the derrick
graphic.
Parking Brake and Override Switches

The operator workstation’s left control panel contains a Parking Brake and an Override
discrete switch.
ADS
PARKING BRAKE
OFF/AUTO ON OVERRIDE
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Use equipment override controls with extreme caution. The

tool ignores ZMS interlocks when its override is engaged,
allowing it to enter a zone already occupied, or collide with
another tool. Significant risk of equipment damage and
danger to personnel exists when an override is engaged.
Failure to follow safe work procedures could result in
serious or fatal injury to personnel, significant equipment
damage, and extended rig down time.
Derrick Graphics
The Drawworks Tripping screen derrick graphic contains markers for both high and low
travel limits and stops.
The Drawworks Drilling screen graphic contains markers for high travel limits, and a
yellow Drill Stop Point marker.
Both contain proximity indicators that display green as the block travels past the switches.
Red displays indicate a proximity switch fault.
High travel limit High travel limit

High travel stop High travel stop
Block and elevator

positions
Proximity switches
Low travel stop

Low travel limit Drill stop point
Tripping screen Drilling screen

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Block and Elevator Height Displays

The top of the block and the elevator position displays on the graphic and to the right of the
derrick graphic on both the Drawworks Tripping and Drawworks Drilling screens.
Red block and elevator position backgrounds indicate that the block requires calibration.
See section titled "Calibration" on page 7-25.
Defining Block Travel Limits and Stop Values

The Drawworks Tripping screen contains controls for defining block travel limits and
stops.
The Drawworks Drilling screen displays the high travel user-defined values, however
they can only be changed at the Drawworks Tripping screen. The Drawworks Drilling
screen does not display low travel values. See section titled "Defining the Drill Stop Point
Value" on page 7-8.
High Travel Limit and Stop

Press High Travel Limit or High Travel Stop to display the appropriate keypad.
Highest block height
High block stop point
Use the High Travel Limit keypad to define the maximum block height value, then press
Set to confirm the value and close the keypad.
Use the High Travel Stop keypad to define an offset value that represents the high travel
stop value. The block stops here before reaching its maximum travel limit. Press Set to
confirm the value and close the keypad.
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Low Travel Limit and Stop

Press Low Travel Limit or Low Travel Stop to display the appropriate keypad.
Lowest block height
Low block stop point
Use the Low Travel Limit keypad to define the lowest possible block height value, then
press Set to confirm the value and close the keypad.
Use the Low Travel Stop keypad to define an offset value that represents the low travel
stop value. The block stops here before reaching its lower travel limit. Press Set to confirm
the value and close the keypad.
Defining the Drill Stop Point Value

At the Drawworks Drilling screen, press Drill Stop Point to display its keypad.
Use the Drill Stop Point keypad to define a Drill Stop Point value.
Enter a negative value to allow the elevators to travel below the drill floor, and the
Link-Tilt feature of the top drive to be used. When the links are fully retracted (in
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position. The blocks are then able to travel to a lower position before the elevators
come in contact with the drill floor.
Enter a positive value if the elevators are not retracted.
Define a value, then press Set to confirm and close the keypad.
Defining Block Hoist and Lower Speed Values
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Block Speed controls and values are available only on the
Tripping screen.
At the Drawworks Tripping screen press Max Hoist Speed or Max Lower Speed to
display its keypad.
Define maximum speed values, then press Set to confirm and close the keypad.
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The maximum hoisting and lowering speed values are
limited by the number of lines strung.
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Lowering and Hoisting Controls

This function is controlled using the operator workstation right control panel’s Drawworks
joystick (Lower or Hoist).
Buttons
not used
Dead man
switch
Lower
Hoist
Defining an Overpull Limit Value
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Overpull Limit controls and values are available only on
the Tripping screen.
Use Overpull Limit controls to define a maximum hookload weight for the drawworks,
depending on the operation being performed. This value is used to calculate the maximum
motor torque allowed during hoisting, and is only active during hoisting operations.
Press Overpull Limit to display its keypad.
Define a maximum weight value for the drawworks, then press Set to confirm the value
and close the keypad.

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The actual measured hookload during hoisting operations
may be slightly higher or lower than the value entered, as
the measurement is taken at one end (deadline), and the
torque limit occurs at the other end (fastline). The value is
only as accurate as the torque feedback from the variable
frequency drive (VFD).
Electronic Driller™ (ED)

Electronic Driller mode launches (and allows operation of the drawworks through) the
Electronic Driller application.
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Electronic Driller is available only on the Drawworks
Drilling screen.
Activating Electronic Driller

1. Press the Autodrill button to toggle ED on while the parking brake is engaged.
The Autodrill status changes to Ready.
2. Manually release the parking brake.
Once torque transfer completes, ED begins running, and Autodrill status changes to
Running.
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During manual drilling operations, the ROP value is zero. If
Autodrill is running, but there is no movement, ensure that
the ROP setpoint value is acceptable, and the user-defined
number of lines strung is correct. See section titled
"Defining Setpoint Values" on page 7-12, and section titled
"Block Calibration" on page 7-25.
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Activating or Deactivating ED Parameters

Press the colored WOB (weight on bit), Torque, or Delta P (pressure) buttons to activate
or deactivate a parameter. A blue highlight behind the button indicates it is active.
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Rate of penetration (ROP) is active by default when ED is
turned on.
Realtime digital readings display at the top of each parameter’s vertical graph. Black
markers on the graphs mark the user-defined setpoint values.
User-defined setpoint values display at the bottom of the vertical graph. See section titled
"Defining Setpoint Values below.
Activate or
Deactivate
Defining Setpoint Values

The system attempts to achieve as many of the user-defined setpoints as possible for
activated parameters. For example, if WOB and ROP are both active, and the system
reaches the ROP setpoint first, the system attempts to reach the WOB setpoint also. If the
system reaches the WOB setpoint first, attempts to reach the ROP setpoint also continue.
If drilling operation speeds increase and WOB decreases (for instance, when
encountering a softer formation), the system again attempts to reach the ROP setpoint
value.
Activate the parameter (see section titled "Activating or Deactivating ED Parameters
above), then press its Setpoint button to display its keypad pop-up window.

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Activate or
Deactivate
Variable Adjust
Define
Current Setpoint
Setpoint Value
Define the setpoint value, then press Set to confirm and return to the Drilling screen.
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If Autodrill is running, but there is no movement, ensure
that the ROP setpoint value is acceptable, and the user-
defined number of lines strung is correct. See section titled
"Block Calibration" on page 7-25.
Variable Adjustment
The real-time drilling trend display (see section titled "Drilling Trends below) is driven by
digital signals received at certain intervals. Dampening (also referred to as “time constant
adjustment”) can improve the readability of the weight on bit (WOB) and Delta Pressure
displays by limiting the frequency of the display update.
Press the (WOB or Delta P) Variable Adjust button to display its pop-up window.
Variable Adjust
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Press the left (Faster) or right (Slower) arrow buttons to adjust the signal interval.
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You can also zero the or adjust the parameter value at this
screen by pressing Zero WOB or Zero Delta P.
Press Close to return to the Drawworks Drilling screen.
Drilling Trends
Press Drilling Trends to display a real-time graph that charts the data for activated drilling
parameters. The colors on the graph correspond to the active parameters on the
Drawworks Drilling screen.
Press Gain Adjust to display the Variable Adjust pop-up window (see section titled
"Variable Adjustment" on page 7-13).
Press Close Trend to close the Drilling Parameter Trends window.
Defining the Drawworks Mode
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Drawworks Mode controls are available only on the
Drawworks Tripping screen.
Press Mode Select to display the automated drawworks system (ADS) Mode Select
window. Press to select a mode (see general descriptions below).

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Normal
Allows operation of the drawworks using 100% of the maximum speed.
Slow
Allows operation of the drawworks using 10% of the user-defined maximum speed. See
section titled "Defining Block Hoist and Lower Speed Values" on page 7-9.
Slip & Cut

Allows free spooling of the drill line and block without position protection. See warning and
procedure below.
!
Slip & Cut mode bypasses High and Low Travel Limit
settings, allowing free movement of the block without
position protection. Potential damage to equipment or
injury to personnel exists. Exercise extreme caution in this
mode.
1. Ensure that motors are assigned and auxiliaries are turned on.
2. Press to select Slip & Cut mode, then press the Max. Slip Cut Speed button to
display its keypad.
3. Define a maximum drum revolution speed value, then press Set to confirm.
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4. Press Transfer To Local to request control be transferred to the local control station.
The Local Control Station indicator flashes green when the transfer request is
received, and displays solid green when the local control station accepts the
transfer.
5. From the local control station, turn the switch to Local to accept the transfer
request.

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6. Perform the necessary slip and cut operations, then request the return of control to
the driller by turning the switch on the local control panel to Driller’s Control.
The indicator flashes green until the driller’s control station accepts the transfer.
7. Press Accept Control.

8. At the ADS Mode Select screen, select the appropriate operating mode.
Gauges
Stand Pipe Pressure (SPP)
The SPP gauge displays the current active pressure sensor reading (on both the
Drawworks Drilling and Drawworks Tripping screens).
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Lowering and Hoisting Rate

The Lowering and Hoisting gauge displays the block’s lowering or hoisting rate, with
Maximum Hoist and Lower Speed markers indicating user-defined values.
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This gauge displays only on the Drawworks Tripping
screen.
See section titled "Defining Block Hoist and Lower Speed Values" on page 7-9.

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Drawworks Menu
From either the Drilling or Tripping screen, press the Drawworks button located on the
main menu bar to display its tool menu.

on page 2-13.


page 7-31 and Chapter 3, titled
"Alarms.”
See section titled "Auxiliary Motor

Assignment" on page 7-30.
See section titled "Calibration"

on page 7-25.
See section titled "Tripping and

Drilling" on page 7-3.
See section titled "Status" on

page 7-22.
See section titled "Tool

Diagnostics" on page 7-20.
See section titled "Tripping and

Drilling" on page 7-3.
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Tool Diagnostics
Press Drawworks --> Tool Diagnostic to display the Drawworks Diagnostic menu.
.
Encoders
Press Drawworks --> Tool Diagnostic --> Encoders to display the Drum Encoders
screen.
Enable or Disable an Encoder

The three encoders are used calculate the block position. Press the appropriate Enable/
Disable toggle button to enable or disable an encoder.
Enable Status
A text reading displays above each encoder toggle button to indicate its Enabled or
Disabled status.
Count
The Count reading displays the communication activity (or “heartbeat”) for each sensor.
Diagnostic Alarms
Display red to indicate an encoder alarm state, or grey when OK.

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Hookload Sensors
Press Drawworks --> Tool Diagnostic --> Hookload Sensors to display the Hookload
Diagnostic screen.
Enable or Disable a Sensor

The compression load cell has three independent sensors installed, which are used
calculate the hookload.Press the appropriate Enable Sensor toggle button to enable or
disable a sensor.
Status
A text reading displays above each encoder toggle button to indicate its Enabled or
Disabled status.
Hookload
Displays the weight on the drill string according to each sensor.
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Inconsistencies between hookload readings could indicate
a sensor failure.
Sensor Failure
Display red to indicate a sensor failure.
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Status
Press Drawworks --> Status to display the Drawworks Status menu.
.
Drawworks Status
Press Drawworks --> Status --> Drawworks Status to display the Drawworks Status
screen.
Alarm Status Indicators

Hoookload sensors, drum encoders, motors (VFD), brakes, temperature, and pressure
status indicators display red to indicate an alarm state, or amber to indicate a pre-alarm
condition that requires monitoring.
Alarms Reset
Press Alarms Reset to reset alarm displays after appropriate action has been taken to
clear the condition. See section titled "Alarms" on page 7-31 and Chapter 3, titled
"Alarms.”
Motors
Blower and differential pressure indicators display red if a blower stops or the
pressure becomes too low or high while running.
Motor torque readings display current torque percentage values.
Motor speed readings display the current speed (rpm) value.
The VFD status displays red to indicate a fault, or grey if no faults are detected.
Current status of the VFD also displays to the right of the fault indicator.

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Brakes
The brake pressure graph contains a digital reading and a blue bar that rises and falls to
mark the current service pressure reading. Fault status indicators also contain digital
readings.
Press the Service Brake Test button to perform a series of tests on the service brake.
Press Close when the test is complete.
Drum and Block Status Information

Digital readings display:
Ambient Air Temperature
Block Position
Oil Temperature
Oil Pressure
Drum Setpoint
Drum Speed
Park Status
Motor/Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Status
Press Drawworks --> Status --> Motor/VFD Status to display the Motor/VFD Status
Detail screen.
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Status Displays and Readings

Speed, torque, power, and VFD status readings display for each drawworks motor.
General VFD indicators and readings display in the center of the screen.
Ready Displays green to indicate that the VFD is ready for

use.
Fault Displays red to indicate that a fault is detected with the

VFD.
Running Displays green to indicate that the VFD is running.
Breaker Displays green to indicate a breaker is closed.
Profibus Enabled Displays green to indicate that PROFIBUS

communication is OK.
Bus tie closed Displays green to indicate that the bus tie is closed.
Chopper Faults (1 - 6) Displays red to indicate a chopper fault.
Actual Power Displays the current kilowats currently being used by

the VFDs.
Braking Bus A, B Displays the current kilowats currently being used by

the braking bus.
Fault Reset
Press the Fault Reset button to reset VFD fault displays after appropriate action has been
taken to clear the condition.
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See section titled "Auxiliary Motor Assignment" on page 7-
30 for motor assignment procedures.

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Calibration
Press Drawworks --> Calibration to display the Drawworks Calibration menu.
Block Calibration
Press Drawworks --> Calibration --> Block Calibration to display the first Block Height
Calibration home screen.
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The drawworks system must be parked before beginning
calibration procedures.
1. Press Full Calibration to begin.
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Once full block calibration begins, the block travels at 25%
of its normal speed. The last calibration value will also be
erased.
2. A confirmation window appears. Press Yes to confirm that you wish to continue.
3. Press the Lines Strung button to display the Lines Strung Select pop-up window.
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4. Press to select the correct number of lines strung, then press Close.
5. Press Continue to display the next Block Height Calibration screen.

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6. Move the drum to a transition between layers, then press the button that
corresponds to that layer transition (1st, 2nd, or 3rd).
7. Press Continue to display the next Block Height Calibration screen.
8. Lower the block until the elevator rests on the slips, rotary table, or at a known
height position, then press the Set Elevator Position button to display its keypad.
9. Enter the correct elevator height value, then press Set to close the keypad.
10. Verify the value, then press Set Elevator Position and Continue.
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11. Move the block past the proximity sensors to continue calibration.
12. Press Finish.
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The block travel speed is no longer reduced to 25%; it now
moves at 100%.
Hookload Tare
Press Drawworks --> Calibration --> Hookload Tare to display the Hookload
Calibration screen.
.
1. Press the Enter Tare Weight button to display its keypad.

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2. Define the tare weight, then press Set to confirm and return to the Hookload
Calibration screen.
3. Verify that the new value displayed is correct, then press Save.
4. Press Finish to complete calibration.
Standpipe Calibration
!
Turn mud pumps off before performing this procedure.
Press Drawworks --> Calibration --> Standpipe Calibration to display the Standpipe
Selection and Tare screen.
Press Zero Standpipe Pressure to zero the pressure reading.
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Auxiliary Motor Assignment

Press Drawworks --> Assignment to display the Motor/Auxiliary Assignment screen.
Press the appropriate Deassign or Assign button to assign or deassign that motor’s
variable frequency drive (VFD).
Press the appropriate Off or On button to enable/disable a blower or lube pump motor.
Motor status displays indicate their current state (Available, Running, Alarm, Tripped).

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Alarms
Alarm Definitions
Trip
Action taken by the control system in response to an abnormal condition.
Abnormal Condition
The measurement of a process variable that is outside the normal operating
conditions. This value is determined by, or based upon, the recommendations of the
equipment manufacturer.
Loss of communication with the VFD
Loss of communication with remote I/O of the ADS control system
Loss of utilities (air supply, cooling water, electrical)
Failure of an instrument connected to the control system
Fault
Instrument failure or process condition that makes the signal to the control system
greater than 20.2 ma, or less than 3.8 ma
A condition in which two components on the a same circuit are not in the same state
(for example, a switch and relay not in the same state where monitored)
Alarm
A text message displayed on the alarm banner and the Alarms screen until cleared.
Abnormal conditions, faults, soft trips, and all category stops generate an alarm.
E-Stop (Category 0)
Category 0 emergency stops immediately remove power to the variable frequency drives
(VFDs) and motors (uncontrolled stop), removes pressure from the spring-applied brakes,
and applies full pressure to air-applied service brakes. This stop can be initiated by the
control system, or by pushing the E-Stop button located on the driller workstation control
panel.
Category 2 Stops
The first type of category 2 stop is a controlled stop with power remaining available
to the VFDs/motors. Joystick commands are disabled. After drum speed is reduced
to zero rpm, the spring brakes are set. Once they are engaged and the load is
secured, the speed and torque commands to the VFDs are zeroed. If the system
cannot be decelerated by the motors, the friction brakes stop the drum.
The second type is referred to as a Brake Only stop, which is a controlled stop that
reduces joystick movement commands to zero. VFDs are deassigned, and the
friction brake speed controller decelerates the system to zero rpm. Once the drum
speed reaches zero rpm, power to the brake system’s solenoid valves is removed,
which sets the spring-applied brakes.
The third type is referred to as an Open Loop stop, which follows the same
sequence as the Brake Only stop, except the friction brake is applied to achieve a
calculated deceleration rate without regard to speed control. This type of stop is
initiated automatically if an encoder fails, and the system cannot determine which
encoder is valid.
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Soft Trip
Soft trips occur automatically when continued operation may cause damage to the
drawworks or its associated systems. An alarm is tripped, and the driller can still move the
joystick, however it is limited to +/- 25%. Once 25% movement occurs, the system is
parked, and remains so until the alarm is cleared or acknowledged
Alarm Sensing Device Numbers

See Varco document number 41E8428-0612 for sensing device numbers related to the
alarm messages listed here.
Operator Controls Monitoring System

Alarm Description Action
Mismatch between the two throttle
potentiometer signals and the raise or lower
switches.When a mismatch between Pot #1
Driller throttle joystick and Pot #2 is detected, check both
fault potentiometers with the raise and lower
Category 2
switches. Fail over to the potentiometer that
Stop
(part of workstation tool agrees with the switches occurs if the active
controller) potentiometer fails. Two out of three inputs
must agree, or the system will initiate a
Category 2 Stop.
Driller throttle joystick

potentiometer 1 failover Potentiometer 1 failed, and software has
automatically switched to the other Alarm
(part of workstation tool potentiometer
controller)
Driller throttle joystick
potentiometer 2 failover Potentiometer 2 failed, and software has
automatically switched to the other Alarm
(part of workstation tool potentiometer
controller)
Mismatch between potentiometers and the
hoist switch:
Driller joystick hoist
If both potentiometers agree, and the hoist
switch fault
switch is not activated in the hoisting
Alarm
direction, an alarm indicates a switch failure.
(part of workstation tool
controller)
If both potentiometers agree, and the hoist
switch is activated in the lower direction, an
alarm indicates a switch failure.
Mismatch between potentiometers and the
hoist switch:
Driller joystick lower If both potentiometers agree, and the hoist

switch fault switch is not activated in the lower direction,
an alarm indicates a switch failure. Alarm
(part of workstation tool
controller) If both potentiometers agree, and the lower
switch is activated in the lower direction, an
alarm indicates a switch failure.
Bit from workstation tool controller, indicating

Chair processor Cat 2 Category 2 Stop required due to workstation Category 2
Stop I/O hardware failure. See section titled Stop
"Alarm Definitions above.

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Bit from workstation tool controller, indicating
Chair processor normal
that an alarm condition exists on the Alarm
alarm
workstation I/O.
Master e-stop activated. The master e-stop is
hard-wired to set the friction brakes. Brakes
Master emergency stop Category 0
could engage and stop the system faster
button Stop
than the velocity profile that will be followed
in a Category 2 Stop.
E-stop activated by other tools. This stop Category 2
Category 2 E-stop
follows the velocity profile. Stop
The E-stop located on the ADS skid was
ADS skid E-Stop Category 0
activated. A message displays to the driller,
activated Stop
instructing drill line check.
Brake Monitoring System

• Out of range
Brake #1 inlet cooling
water temperature fault • Allow override on all brake cooling alarms. Soft Trip
InterlockOverrideDI.
Brake #1 inlet cooling • High alarm setpoint = 51.7 …C (125°F)

water temperature high • Allow override on all brake cooling alarms. Alarm
alarm InterlockOverrideDI.
Brake #1 inlet cooling • High trip setpoint = 54.4 …C (130°F)

water temperature high • Allow override on all brake cooling alarms. Soft Trip
trip InterlockOverrideDI.
• Out of range
Brake #1 outlet
temperature fault • Allow override on all brake cooling alarms. Soft Trip
• Brake outlet water high temperature alarm

setpoint = 28 …C (50°F) > than inlet
Brake #1 inlet to outlet
temperature. Soft Trip
temperature rise alarm
• Allow override on all brake cooling alarms.
• Brake outlet water high temperature trip

Brake #1 outlet setpoint = 65.6 …C (150°F)
Soft Trip
temperature high trip • Allow override on all brake cooling alarms.
• Out of range
Brake #1 cooling water
flow sensor fault • Allow override on all brake cooling alarms. Soft trip
• Only monitored if any or all motors are

assigned, or if the ADS is in brake only
Brake #1 cooling water mode.
Alarm
flow low alarm • Water flow low alarm setpoint = 170 gpm
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• Only monitored if any or all motors are

assigned, or if the ADS is in brake only
Brake #1 cooling water mode.
Soft Trip
flow low trip • Water flow low trip setpoint = 150 gpm
• Out of range
Brake #1 inlet pressure
fault • Allow override on all brake cooling systems. Soft Trip
InterlockOverrideDI
• Pressure high alarm setpoint = 50 psi (3.45

Brake #1 inlet pressure bar)
Alarm
high alarm • Allow override on all brake cooling alarms.
InterlockOverrideDI
• Pressure high trip setpoint = 55 psi (3.79

Brake inlet pressure bar)
Soft Trip
high trip • Allow override on all brake cooling alarms.
InterlockOverrideDI
Brake #1 feedback • Out of range Alarm
pressure fault
• Compare feedback pressure signal to

Brake #1 feedback commanded pressure signal. If pressure is Alarm
pressure mismatch +/-25% of commanded pressure, alarm
displays.
Brake #1 Air Supply • Out of range Soft Trip
Pressure Fault
• Brake supply low pressure alarm setpoint =

Brake #1 air supply
125 psi Alarm
pressure low alarm
• Debounce of 60 seconds
Brake #1 air supply • Brake supply low pressure trip setpoint = Soft Trip
pressure low trip 120 psi
Brake #1 parking brake • Out of range
pressure transmitter Alarm
fault
• Park brake was released, and pressure

Brake #1 parking brake dropped to a value that would cause the
pressure transmitter low parking brake to be partially engaged. Alarm
alarm • Parking brake low pressure alarm setpoint =
120 psi.

Category 2
pressure transmitter low parking brake to be partially engaged.
Stop
trip • Parking brake low pressure trip setpoint =
110 psi
Brake #1 pressure transmitter is not faulted,
and a command to apply the parking brake is
Brake #1 parking brake sent while the pressure in the spring-applied
Alarm
failed to apply section is not less than 5 psi after 3 seconds. If
this alarm is generated, the motors continue to
hold the load.

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Brake #1 pressure transmitter is not faulted,
Brake #1 parking brake and a command to release the parking brake is
Alarm
failed to release sent while the pressure in the spring applied
section is not less than 110 psi after 3 seconds.
Brake #1 bypass valve fails to shift during the
brake self-test (performed when transferring
Brake #1 bypass valve
out of park). If the valve fails to shift to release Alarm
failed
air from the air-applied section, the system
remains parked.
Brake #1 Servo valve fails to control the air
applied section during the brake self-test
Brake # 1 Servo valve
(performed when transferring out of park). If Alarm
failed
this alarm is generated, the system remains
parked.
• Out of range
Brake #2 inlet cooling
water temperature fault • Allow override on all brake cooling alarms. Soft Trip
Brake #2 inlet cooling • High alarm setpoint = 51.7 …C (125°F)

water temperature high • Allow override on all brake cooling alarms. Alarm
alarm InterlockOverrideDI.
Brake #2 inlet cooling • High trip setpoint = 54.4 …C (130°F)

water temperature high • Allow override on all brake cooling alarms. Soft Trip
trip InterlockOverrideDI.
Brake #2 outlet • Out of range

Soft Trip
temperature fault • Allow override on all brake cooling alarms.
• Brake outlet water high temperature alarm
setpoint = 28.8 °C (50 °F) greater than inlet
Brake #2 inlet to outlet
temperature. Soft Trip
temperature rise alarm
• Brake outlet water high temperature trip

Brake #2 outlet setpoint = 65.6 °C (150 °F)
Soft Trip
temperature high trip • Allow override on all brake cooling alarms.
• Out of range
Brake #2 cooling water
flow sensor fault • Allow override on all brake cooling alarms. Soft Trip
• Alarm condition monitored only if any or all

motors are assigned, or if the ADS is in
Brake #2 cooling water brake only mode.
Alarm
flow low alarm • Water flow low alarm setpoint = 170 gpm
• Alarm condition monitored only if any or all

motors are assigned, or if the ADS is in
Brake #2 cooling water brake only mode.
Soft Trip
flow low trip • Water flow low trip setpoint = 150 gpm
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• Out of range
Brake #2 inlet pressure
fault • Allow override on all brake cooling systems. Soft Trip
InterlockOverrideDI
• Pressure high alarm setpoint = 50 psi (3.45

Brake #2 inlet pressure bar)
Alarm
high alarm • Allow override on all brake cooling alarms.
InterlockOverrideDI
• Pressure high trip setpoint = 55 psi (3.79

Brake inlet pressure bar)
Soft Trip
high trip • Allow override on all brake cooling alarms.
InterlockOverrideDI
Brake #2 feedback • Out of range Alarm
pressure fault
• System compares feedback pressure signal

Brake #2 feedback to commanded pressure signal; If pressure Alarm
pressure mismatch equals +/-25% of commanded pressure,
alarm displays.
Brake #2 air supply • Out of range Soft Trip
pressure fault
Brake #2 air supply • Brake supply low pressure alarm setpoint = Alarm
pressure low alarm 130 psi
Brake #2 air supply • Brake supply low pressure trip setpoint = Soft Trip
pressure low trip 120 psi
Brake #2 parking brake • Out of range
pressure transmitter Alarm
fault

pressure transmitter low parking brake to be partially engaged. Alarm
alarm • Parking brake low pressure alarm setpoint =
120 psi.

Category 2
pressure transmitter low parking brake to be partially engaged.
Stop
trip • Park brake low pressure trip setpoint = 110
psi
• Brake #2 pressure transmitter is not faulted,

and a command to apply the parking brake is
Brake #2 parking brake sent, while the pressure in the spring-applied Alarm
failed to apply section is not less than 5 psi after 3 seconds.
If this alarm is generated, the motors
continue to hold the load.
• Brake #2 pressure transmitter is not faulted,

Brake #2 parking brake and a command to release the parking brake
is sent, while the pressure in the spring- Alarm
failed to release
applied section is not greater than 110 psi
after 3 seconds.
• Brake #2 bypass valve fails to shift during the

Brake #2 bypass valve brake self-test (performed when transferring
out of park). If the valve fails to shift to Alarm
failed
release air from the air-applied section, the
system remains parked.

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• Brake #2 Servo valve fails to control the air

Brake # 2 Servo valve applied section during the brake self-test
(performed when transferring out of park). If Alarm
failed
this alarm is generated the system remains
parked.
Brake cooling water low

• Cooling water dropped to a level that
requires water to be added to the tank; Alarm
level alarm
Switch contact opens.
Gearbox Lubrication System

Gearbox #1 lubrication • Out of range Soft Trip
pressure fault
• Only monitored if the lubrication pump is

turned on, if any or all motors are assigned,
Gearbox #1 lubrication
or if the ADS is in brake only mode. Alarm
pressure low alarm
• Gearbox #1 lubrication low pressure alarm
setpoint < 10 psi

or if the ADS is in brake only mode. Soft Trip
pressure low trip
• Gearbox #1 lubrication low pressure trip
setpoint < 5 psi
Gearbox #2 lubrication • Out of range Soft Trip
pressure fault

or if the ADS is in brake only mode. Alarm
pressure low alarm
• Gearbox #2 lubrication low pressure alarm
setpoint < 10 psi

or if the ADS is in brake only mode Soft Trip
pressure low trip
• Gearbox #2 lubrication low pressure trip
setpoint < 5 psi
Gearbox #1 lube oil • Out of range Alarm
temperature fault
Gearbox #1 lube oil • Gearbox lube oil high temperature alarm Alarm
temperature high alarm setpoint = 200 °C
Gearbox #2 lube oil • Out of range Alarm
temperature fault
Gearbox #2 lube oil • Gearbox lube oil high temperature alarm Alarm
temperature high alarm setpoint = 200 °C
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Block Position/Calibration System

• Calibration complete, proximity switch

Guide rail proximity activated, and system detects block height is Alarm
switch #1 failure not within one foot of the known proximity
switch height
• Calibration complete, proximity switch

Guide rail proximity activated, and system detects block height is Alarm
switch #2 failure not within one foot of the known proximity
switch height
Guide rail proximity • System detected guide rail proximity switch #1
switch #1 open/short open or short circuit Alarm
circuit
Guide rail proximity • System detected guide rail proximity switch #2
switch #2 open/short open or short circuit Alarm
circuit
Crown saver E-stop • Switch is activated, and air supply is available
by activating toggle valve on drum.
• Crown saver switch is hard-wired into E-stop
controller; brakes are set at a rate limited by
the mechanical assembly; brakes could
Category 0-
engage and stop the system faster than the
Stop
velocity profile
• Alarm generated, instructing operator to check
the drill line
• Allow for override using crown saver override
solenoid (CrownSaverOverrideSol)
• There are three absolute encoders mounted

on the intermediate shaft of the ADS through a
belt drive assembly (72/30).
• Absolute encoder output is 16,384 steps per
revolution.
Encoder mismatch • Drum to intermediate shaft ratio is 81/21; Category 2
Intermediate shaft to motor shaft is 61/22. Stop
• Two out of three encoders must match for the
ADS to continue operating. If an active
encoder fails, the ADS fails over to an
operational encoder. If a second encoder fails,
the system stops.
• ,The system initiates a Category 2 Stop Open

Loop if all encoders fault or fail, since Category 2
All encoders failed PROFIBUS or diagnostic failures and the Stop Open
system have no way to determine which Loop
encoder is valid.
• Alarm condition if encoder #1 does not agree

Encoder #1 failed with encoder #2 and #3, and encoder #2 and Alarm
#3 are in agreement. Disable alarm if encoder
1 is disabled.
• Alarm condition if encoder #2 is not in

Encoder #2 failed agreement with encoder #1 and #3, and Alarm
encoder #1 and #3 are in agreement. Disable
alarm if encoder #2 is disabled.

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• Alarm condition if encoder #3 is not in

Encoder #3 failed agreement with encoder #1 and #2, and Alarm
encoder #1 and #2 are in agreement. Disable
alarm if encoder 3 is disabled.
Single encoder • Alarm displays if two of the three encoders are Alarm
operation disabled
Low setpoint alarm

• Category 2 stop if the elevator moves below Category 2
the active lower limit setpoint Stop
High setpoint alarm

• Category 2 stop if the elevator moves above Category 2
the active upper limit setpoint Stop
Hookload Sensing System

• The system initiates a category 2 stop if all

deadline anchor sensor readings differ by
10%, or if all hookload sensors fail. The driller
can disable failed sensors from the voting
logic.
• If all hookload sensors fail while moving, the Category 2
Hookload mismatch
system uses the last known operational Stop
hookload until the system comes to a stop.
The ADS control system will either default to
the maximum hookload while hoisting and
accelerating, and when lowering and
deceleration, or default to
Deadline anchor load • Out of range or not in agreement with other Alarm
cell #1 fault two hookload sensors
cell #2 fault two hookload sensors
cell #3 fault two hookload sensors.
Motor Monitoring System

Alarm Description Alarm
Ambient Air • Out of range Alarm
Temperature
Main Motor A exhaust • Exhaust temp greater than 170 °F Alarm
air temp high
Main Motor A Exhaust • (Exhaust temp – Ambient temp) greater than Alarm
Diff Temp High 70 ºF
• This alarm monitored only if the blower motor

is turned on, or motor A is assigned.
Blower A differential • 1 = Blower flow rate acceptable
Alarm
pressure switch • 0 = Blower flow rate not acceptable
• Setpoint differential pressure less than 9
inches WC
Main motor B exhaust • Exhaust temp greater than 170 °F Alarm
air temp high
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Alarm Description Alarm

Main Motor B Exhaust • (Exhaust temp – Ambient temp) greater than Alarm
Diff Temp High 70 ºF

is turned on, or motor B is assigned.
Blower B differential • 1 = Blower flow rate acceptable
Alarm
pressure switch • 0 = Blower flow rate not acceptable
• Setpoint differential pressure less than 9
inches WC
Main motor C exhaust
Exhaust temp greater than 170 °F Alarm
air temp high
Main motor C exhaust (Exhaust temp – Ambient temp) greater than
Alarm
diff temp high 70 ºF

is turned on, or motor C is assigned.
Blower C differential • 1 = Blower flow rate acceptable Alarm
pressure switch
• 0 = Blower flow rate not acceptable
• Setpoint differential pressure < 9 inches WC
VFD and Motor Control Management

A VFD fault • Indicates VFD for main motor #1 faulted
• 1 = Fault
• 0 = No fault
Category 2
• Notify driller that a motor has failed. If hookload
Stop (Brake
is greater than the weight remaining motors can
Only)
accommodate, the ADS does not complete the
torque transfer sequence. The driller can de-
assign the failed VFD and operate on remaining
VFDs.
• 1 = Running
A VFD blower status Alarm
• 0 = Not running
A VFD dynamic braking • 1 = Alarm
Alarm
resistor temp high alarm • 0 = No alarm
B VFD fault • Indicates VFD for main motor #2 faulted
• 1 = Fault
• 0 = No fault
Category 2
Stop (Brake
Only)
VFDs.
• 1 = Running
B VFD blower status Alarm
• 0 = Not running
B VFD dynamic braking • 1 = Alarm
Alarm
resistor temp high alarm • 0 = No Alarm

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C VFD fault • Indicates VFD for main motor #3 faulted
• 1 = Fault
• 0 = No fault
Category 2
Stop (Brake
Only)
VFDs.
• 1 = Running
C VFD blower status Alarm
• 0 = Not running
C VFD dynamic braking • 1 = Alarm
Alarm
resistor temp high alarm • 0 = No Alarm
• 1 = Fault
Lube pump #1 status Alarm
• 0 = No fault
• 1 = Fault
Lube pump #2 status Alarm
• 0 = No fault
Brake cooling water • 1 = Fault
Alarm
pump #1 • 0 = No fault
Brake cooling water • 1 = Fault
Alarm
pump #2 • 0 = No fault
ADS-VFD • Based on watchdog timer Category 2
communication loss (Brake Only)
Off ADS Skid Sensors

• Out of range
Standpipe pressure
transmitter #1 fault • Interlock to prevent Delta P drilling in Alarm
Electronic Driller
• Out of range
Standpipe pressure
transmitter #2 fault • Interlock to prevent Delta P drilling in Alarm
Electronic Driller
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System Malfunctions, Interlocks, and Alerts

• 1 = Healthy
LWL Fault (Skid I/O)
• 2 = Fault Category 2
• Fault contact on LWL located in skid junction Stop
box for skid I/O
Torque Transfer
• Torque transfer sequence failed. System not Category 2
Sequence Fail able to generate enough torque to turn drum Stop
in positive direction. Park system to clear trip.
• Determine top drive status for torque drilling; If

TDS failed, the torque option in Electronic
Top drive status Alarm
Driller is disabled.
• Interlock to prevent delta torque drilling in ED
Motors not following The system takes the following steps if motors/ Category 2
command regen. cannot follow a hoisting or lowering Stop Brake
command: Only (de-
assign or turn
1. Hoisting or lowering: If actual speed (absolute off drive)
value) is below setpoint (absolute value), no
action is required. If actual speed is greater
than setpoint (motors are running away), shut
down VFDs and bring load to a stop using the
friction brakes.
2. If speed is greater than 20% while drum
speed is greater than or equal to 50 rpm; ABS
drum speed feedback is greater than or equal
to 50 rpm, and ABS drum speed feedback is
greater than ABS (drum speed setpoint 1.20:
STOP
3. If speed is greater than 30 rpm of setpoint,
while drum speed is less than 50 rpm, and
ABS (drum speed feedback) minus ABS drum
speed setpoint is less than 30 rpm: STOP.
All alarms have a debounce of 1.5 sec.
• Stop using the brake.

Movement while on • If encoder moves by 29152 counts (three
motors and speed revolutions) in the lowering direction, this Category 2
command = 0 alarm triggers. Stop Brake
• The encoder is on the intermediate shaft, Only
(BlockCreepAlarmCat2) driven by a belt arrangement. Intermediate
shafts turn 9.257 times faster than the drum.

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Drum speed not The system initiates the following actions if the Category 0
following command in brake PID cannot follow command: Stop
brake only mode
• If speed is greater than 20% when drum
speed is greater than or equal to 50 rpm, then
stop.
• If ABS (drum speed feedback) is greater than
or equal to 50 rpm, and ABS (drum speed
feedback) is greater than ABS (drum speed
setpoint 1.20), then stop.
• If speed is greater than 20 rpm deadband of
setpoint, and drum speed is less than 50 rpm,
then stop.
• If drum speed feedback is greater than or
equal to -50 rpm, drum speed feedback is less
than or equal to zero, and drum speed
feedback minus drum speed setpoint is less
than -20, then stop.
• Alarms debounce at 1.5 seconds
• Set spring-applied brakes and bypass valves

(E-stop)
• If encoder moves by 16384 counts (one
Movement while parked, revolution) in the lowering direction, this alarm Category 0
speed command = 0 triggers. Stop
• The encoder is on the intermediate shaft, and
is driven by a belt arrangement. The
intermediate shaft turns 9.257 times faster
than the drum.
WOB error alarm

• Autodrill and WOB enabled; WOB exceeds Category 2
setpoint by 10 Klbs. for over 3 seconds Stop
ROP error alarm

• Autodrill and ROP enabled; ROP exceeds Category 2
setpoint by 20% for over 3 seconds Stop
Delta P error alarm

• Autodrill and Delta P enabled; Delta P Category 2
exceeds setpoint by 50 psi for over 3 seconds Stop.
• Autodrill enabled, top drive communicating, Category 2

Torque error alarm and TDS torque exceeds setpoint by 5 Kftlbs. Stop
for over 3 seconds
ZMS interlock
• ZMS enabled, and elevator position falls Alarm
below the ZMS lower limit
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Tool Ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Operator Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

Derrick Graphic and Drawworks Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Vertical Graphs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Top Drive Displays and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Throttle and Drill Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Drill and Makeup Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Mud Pump Displays and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Total Strokes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Total SPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Individual SPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Pump Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
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Drilling
Tool Ownership
The Drilling screen contains readings, status displays, and/or controls for the drawworks,
top drive, and mud pumps. Assume ownership from the appropriate tool screen to enable
controls as needed. See section titled "Tool Ownership" on page 2-20.
Operator Screen
Press Drilling, located on the main menu bar to display the Drilling screen.
Derrick Graphic and Drawworks Displays

The derrick graphic displays the current block height, and contains markers for both high
and low block travel limits. Proximity indicators display green as the block travels past the
switches. Red proximity switch displays indicate a switch fault.
Bit depth and rate of penetration (ROP) readings display directly above the derrick
graphic.
The hookload and weight on bit gauges, to the right of the derrick graphic, display current
readings. Weight on bit and ROP controls are located on the Drawworks screens.
See Chapter 7, titled "Drawworks” for information about drawworks controls and settings.
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Vertical Graphs
Vertical graphs located in the top right corner of the screen display standpipe pressure,
top drive torque, mud gain/loss, and return flow percentage values.
Top Drive Displays and Controls

Throttle and Drill Speed
Press Zero Throttle to remove throttle from the top drive and reduce its speed to zero.
Press Drill Speed to display its keypad. Define a maximum speed value, then press Set to
confirm and close the keypad. Press the arrow up or down buttons to incrementally
increase or decrease the speed value.
Drill and Makeup Torque

Press Drill Torque or Makeup Torque to display its keypad and define a maximum value.
Press Set to confirm and close the keypad.
Press the arrow up or down buttons to incrementally increase or decrease the Drill Torque
value.

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See Chapter 20, titled "Top Drive System (TDS)” for more information about top drive
controls and settings.
Mud Pump Displays and Controls
Total Strokes
Digital reading displays the total cumulative strokes for all mud pumps since the last time
the counter was zeroed. Individual pump stroke values display directly beneath.
Press Reset to reset the Total Strokes counter to zero.
Total SPM
Digital reading displays the total cumulative strokes per minute value for all active mud
pumps.
Individual SPM
Digital reading displays the strokes per minute value for mud pumps 1, 2, and 3.
Pump Controls
Press the Group 1 SPM button to display its keypad. Define a maximum SPM value, then
press Set.
Press the Group 1 - Start or Stop button to begin operating the pumps at this speed.
Press Zero Throttle to reduce the mud pump motor speed to zero.
See Chapter 13, titled "Mud Pumps” for more information.
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Fingerboard 9
Operator Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Fingerboard Tool Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4

9 Fingerboard
Fingerboard
Operator Screen
Press My Tools --> Fingerboard to display the Fingerboard Operator screen.
While latches are closed, pipes in the fingerboard display as solid black circles, and
contain a white number assignment. A black number alone signifies an empty pipe slot.
Press one of the two sections to zoom in on either fingerboard work area.
Information on this screen is display-only. See Chapter 16, titled "Racker” for more
information about the fingerboard and available controls.
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Fingerboard Tool Menu

Press the Fingerboard main menu button to display its tool menu.

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Foxhole 10
Operator Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

Tool Ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Foxhole Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Foxhole Tool Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4

10 Foxhole
Foxhole
Operator Screen
Press My Tools --> Foxhole to display the Foxhole operator screen.
Tool Ownership
Assume tool ownership of the foxhole to enable controls. See section titled "Tool
Ownership" on page 2-20.
Status Displays
A green PRS Interlock Clear display indicates there are no pipe racking system interlocks
active.
A yellow Maintenance Mode display indicates maintenance mode is engaged. See section
titled "Maintenance Mode" on page 2-11.
Foxhole Controls
Press Open or Close buttons to control the foxhole.
This function can also be controlled using the operator workstation’s control panel
Foxhole discrete switch.
FOX HOLE
OPEN CLOSE
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Foxhole Tool Menu

Press the Foxhole main menu button to display its tool menu.

on page 2-13.



Mode" on page 2-11.

Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU) 11
Operator Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3

Tool Ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3
Vertical Graphs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3
Pump Controls and Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3
HPU Tool Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-4

11 Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU)
Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU)
Operator Screen
Press My Tools --> HPU to display the Hydraulic Power Unit screen.
Tool Ownership
Assume tool ownership of the HPU to enable controls. See section titled "Tool Ownership"
on page 2-20.
Vertical Graphs
Hydraulic system pressure, fluid level, and fluid temperature readings display in digital and
graphical form on the left side of the screen. A bar rises and falls to mark the current
reading.
Pump Controls and Displays

A red System Failure display indicates an alarm state. See Chapter 3, titled "Alarms.”
Press the appropriate pump button, then press the Run or Stop button to start or stop the
selected pump motor(s). Green pump control backgrounds indicate the pump selection.
Green status displays indicate which pumps are currently running; grey pump displays
indicate which are not.
Filter status displays for each pump appear below the pump controls. Red displays
indicate a fault or alarm state.
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HPU Tool Menu

Press the HPU main menu button to display its tool menu.

on page 2-13.



Mode" on page 2-11.

Mud Bucket 12
Operator Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-3

Tool Ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-3
Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-3
Mud Bucket Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-3
Arm Movement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-3
Jaw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-3
Mud Bucket Tool Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-4

12 Mud Bucket
Mud Bucket
Operator Screen
Press My Tools --> Mud Bucket to display the Mud Bucket operator screen.
Tool Ownership
Assume tool ownership of the mud bucket to enable controls. See section titled "Tool
Status Displays
A green Stowed display indicates that the mud bucket is in a stowed position.
A yellow Maintenance Mode display indicates maintenance mode is engaged. See section
titled "Maintenance Mode" on page 2-11 for more information.
Mud Bucket Controls

Arm Movement
Press Extend or Retract to control arm movement.
Jaw
Press Open or Close to control jaws movement.
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Mud Bucket Tool Menu

Press the Mud Bucket main menu button to display its tool menu.

on page 2-13.



Mode" on page 2-11.

Mud Pumps 13
Operator Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-3

Tool Ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-3
Mud Pump Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-3
Pump Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-4
Group Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-4
Defining Group Strokes Per Minute (SPM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-4
Defining Individual Pump Strokes Per Minute (SPM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-4
Selecting a Pump Speed Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-5
Mud Pump Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-5
Mud Pumps Tool Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-6
Mud Pump Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-7

Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-7
Fault Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-7
Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-7
Motor Readings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-8
Pump and Blower Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-8
Control Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-8
Pump Drive Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-9
Mud Pump Common . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-9
Charge Pump Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-9
Defining Setpoint Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-9
Deceleration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-9
Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-9
Strokes Per Minute (SPM) and Zero Throttle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-10
Selecting a Speed Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-10
Charge Pump Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-11

Charge Pump Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-11
Charge Pump Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-11
Mud Pump Common . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-11
13 Mud Pumps
Mud Pumps
Operator Screen
Press My Tools --> Mud Pumps to display the Mud Pumps operator screen.
Tool Ownership
Assume tool ownership of the mud pumps to enable controls. See section titled "Tool
Mud Pump Displays

The position of each mud pump’s control switch (Local or Remote) displays along the top
of the screen. The switch is mounted on the local control panel in the mud pump room
A pressure reading for all active mud pumps displays in the top right corner of the screen.
Green Ready or Running status displays for each mud pump’s variable frequency drive
(VFD), indicate its current state. A red Fault or E-Stop display indicates the VFD has
faulted, or the emergency stop is engaged.
Green Auxiliary displays indicate a running state.
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Pump Controls
Group Assignments
Press any pump’s Assign or Deassign button to include the pump in the active group. A
green backlight marks the current selection.
Press Group 1 - Stop or Start to begin operating the pumps.
Press Zero Throttle to reduce all Group 1 mud pump motor speeds to zero.
Defining Group Strokes Per Minute (SPM)

Press the Group 1 SPM button to display its keypad. Define a maximum SPM value, then
press Set.
Press the Group 1 - Start or Stop button to begin operating the pumps at this speed.
Press Zero Throttle to reduce the mud pump motor speed to zero.
Defining Individual Pump Strokes Per Minute (SPM)

Press the appropriate mud pump’s SPM button to display its keypad. Define a maximum
SPM value, then press Set. The pump’s current speed displays digitally and graphically.
Press the pump’s Assign or Deassign button to include the pump in the active group.
Press Zero Throttle to reduce the pump motor speed to zero.

Mud Pumps
13
Selecting a Pump Speed Sensor

Press any mud pump’s speed sensor (A or B) to activate.
Mud Pump Status

Press any mud pump’s Status button to display its Status screen.
See section titled "Mud Pump Status" on page 13-7.
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13 Mud Pumps
Mud Pumps Tool Menu

Press the Mud Pumps main menu button to display its tool menu.

on page 2-13.


See section titled "Mud Pump

Status" on page 13-7.
See section titled "Charge Pump

Assignments" on page 13-11.

Mud Pumps
13
Mud Pump Status

Either press a pump’s Status button from the main Mud Pump Controls operator screen
(see section titled "Operator Screen" on page 13-3), or press the Mud Pumps main menu
button to display its tool menu (see section titled "Mud Pumps Tool Menu" on page 13-6),
then press to select a mud pump.
Status Displays
A red Auxiliary Start Timeout indicates that the pump failed to start because the
auxiliaries didn’t start properly.
Fault Reset
Press the Fault Reset button to reset faults after clearing the conditions.
Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Status Displays

Green Ready, Running, or Available status displays for the mud pump motor’s VFD,
indicate its current state. A red Fault or ESD Status display indicates the VFD has faulted,
or the emergency stop is engaged.
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Motor Readings
Digital Temperature, Speed, Torque (Ft.-Lbs.), and Horsepower (hp) display for each
motor. A red motor display indicates an alarm or fault state.
Pump and Blower Displays

Green Available or Running displays indicate their current status. Red Alarm or Tripped
displays indicate an alarm or motor trip state.
Control Location
The position of the mud pump’s control switch (Local or Remote) displays above the
pump controls (see illustration below). The switch is located on the local control panel in
the mud pump room.

Mud Pumps
13
Pump Drive Controls

Press the Drive - Enable or Disable button, then press Controls-Stop or Start to control
the pump motors.
The position of the mud pump’s control switch (Local or Remote) displays above the
pump controls. The switch is located on the local control panel in the mud pump room.
Mud Pump Common

Press the Mud Pump Common button to display the main Mud Pump Controls operator
screen. See section titled "Operator Screen" on page 13-3.
Charge Pump Assignments

Press the Charge Pump Assignments button to display the Pump Charge
Assignments screen. See section titled "Charge Pump Assignments" on page 13-11.
Defining Setpoint Values

Deceleration
Press the Deceleration Limit button to define a maximum deceleration speed per second
using the keypad. Press Set to confirm the value and close the keypad.
Torque
Press the Torque Setpoint button to define a maximum torque value using the keypad.
Press Set to confirm the value and close the keypad.
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Strokes Per Minute (SPM) and Zero Throttle

Press the SPM button to define a maximum SPM value using the keypad. Press Set to
confirm the value and close the keypad.
A vertical graph located directly above the SPM controls indicates the current SPM value.
Press Zero to reset and reduce the SPM value to zero at any time.
Selecting a Speed Sensor

Press the pump’s speed sensor (A or B) to activate.

Mud Pumps
13

Press the Mud Pumps main menu tool button, then press Charge Pump Assignments
to display the Charge Pump Assignments screen (see section titled "Mud Pumps Tool
Menu" on page 13-6).
Alternatively, press the Charge Pump Assignments button from the Mud Pump Status
screen (see section titled "Mud Pump Status" on page 13-7) to display this screen.
Charge Pump Status Displays

Green Available or Running displays indicate the charge pump’s current status. Red
Alarm or Tripped displays indicate an alarm or motor trip state.
The current mud pump assignment displays directly above the status displays.

Press the appropriate MP (mud pump) button to assign the mud pump to a charge pump.
Press Deassign to deassign the mud pump.
Mud Pump Common

Press Return to Mud Pump Common to display the main Mud Pump Controls operator
screen. See section titled "Operator Screen" on page 13-3.
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Mud System 14
Operator Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-3

Tool Ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-3
Tank Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-3
Valve and Tank Pump Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-3
Mud System Tool Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-4

14 Mud System
Mud System
Operator Screen
Press My Tools --> Mud System to display the Mud System screen.
Tool Ownership
Assume ownership of the mud system to enable controls. See section titled "Tool
Tank Status Displays

Red Hi and Lo displays indicate tank levels have gone above, or fallen below acceptable
levels. Vertical graphs and digital readings display current stripping tank and trip tank
levels.
Valve and Tank Pump Controls

Press the appropriate valve’s Open or Close buttons to control the valves.
Press the Stop or Start button to control the trip tank pump.
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14 Mud System
Mud System Tool Menu

Press the Mud System main menu button to display its tool menu.

on page 2-13.



Power Slips 15
Operator Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-3

Tool Ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-3
Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-3
Power Slip Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-3
Power Slips Tool Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-4

15 Power Slips
Power Slips
Operator Screen
Press My Tools --> Power Slips to display the Power Slips screen.
Tool Ownership
Assume ownership of the power slips to enable controls. See section titled "Tool
Status Displays
A red Slips Pressure Loss display indicates that the pressure has fallen below an
acceptable level.
Green Slips Open or Slips Closed displays indicate the current state of the slips.
A yellow Maintenance Mode display indicates maintenance mode is engaged. See
section titled "Maintenance Mode" on page 2-11.
A red RST Locked display indicates the rotary support table is locked. See Chapter
17, titled "Rotary Support Table (RST).”
Power Slip Controls
Press the Open or Close button on the screen to control the power slips. Alternatively, use
the discrete switch located on the operator workstation’s control panel.
PWR SLIPS
OPEN CLOSE
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Power Slips Tool Menu

Press the Power Slips main menu button to display its tool menu.

on page 2-13.



Mode" on page 2-11.

Racker 16
Workstation Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-3

Joystick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-3
Control Panel Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-3
Operator Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-4

Tool Ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-4
Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-4
Fingerboards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-5
Zooming In on a Fingerboard Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-5
Selecting a Fingerboard Work Area Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-5
Fingerboard Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-6
Fingerboard Mode and Latch Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-6
Latch Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-6
Fingerboard Active . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-6
Racker Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-6
Tripping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-7
Stands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-7
Singles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-7
Riser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-7
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-7
Pipe Length Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-7
Read from Conveyor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-7
Manual Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-7
Pipe Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-8
Pipe Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-8
Handling Tool Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-8
Joystick Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-9
Racker Tool Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-10

16 Racker
Racker
i
This section contains general information about using
PRS screen controls. For more detailed information about
the PRS, please see Varco Systems document number
SM00969, titled “PRS-8i Pipe Racking System Service
Manual.”
Workstation Controls
Joystick
The right control panel contains a joystick that can control either the PRS or the
drawworks, depending on tool ownership status. See section titled "Tool Ownership" on
page 2-20.
Upper
Lower
Lower
Hoist
Dead man
switch
+Y
+X
-X
-Y
Pipe Racking System
For each joystick operational function (hoist, rotate, travel, and arm movement), the
degree of joystick movement determines the speed of PRS movement. For example, if you
move the joystick only slightly, the PRS operates at a slow speed. If you move the joystick
all the way to the end of an axis, the PRS operates at maximum speed.
Movement of the joystick and related PRS destination depends upon the current mode
selection. See section titled "Racker Modes" on page 16-6, and section titled "Joystick
Help" on page 16-9 for more details.
Control Panel Switches

The operator workstation’s left control panel contains discrete switches for controlling the
racker.
PRS
PRS OVERRIDE PRS JAWS PRS ELEVATOR
XY TRAV OPEN CLOSE OPEN CLOSE
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Operator Screen
Press My Tools --> Racker to display the Pipe Racking System (PRS) operator screen.
The default racker screen displays the fingerboards (shown above). See section titled
"Fingerboards" on page 16-5.
Tool Ownership
Assume tool ownership of the racker to enable controls. See section titled "Tool
Status Displays
A graphical representation of the PRS displays along the left side of the screen, and
indicates the current state of the jaws and claws.
The racker and fingerboard modes, as well as pipe selection, and joystick status displays
along the top of the screen.
A yellow Pipe Setdown display indicates the PRS has reached pipe setdown.
The racker graphic located on the left side of the screen displays the hoist jaw, hoist claw,
and tail claw status.

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Fingerboards
Press Fingerboards from any racker screen to display the default Pipe Racking System
(PRS) operator screen shown above. While latches are closed, pipes in the fingerboard
display as solid black circles, and contain a white number assignment. A black number
alone signifies an empty pipe slot.
There are a total of two active fingerboard areas. The fingerboard graphic’s background
display colors indicate assigned work areas. See "Zooming In on a Fingerboard Section”
below.
A dark blue background = Current workstation’s work area
Light blue background = Another workstation’s work area
Yellow background = Overlapping work area
Zooming In on a Fingerboard Section
Press one of the two fingerboard sections to zoom in.
Press anywhere outside of the fingerboard zoom area to return to the default screen.
Selecting a Fingerboard Work Area Range

1. Press once to specify a starting range of slots for use by the PRS.
The row displays a green background.
2. Press again to specify the end of the range (this can be in the same slot).
The entire range selection displays a blue background.
If the PRS is putting pipe into the fingerboard, the first available slot in the range
contains a red outline, indicating where the PRS will place the next pipe.
If the PRS is picking up pipe from the fingerboard, the pipe displays solid red,
indicating the next pipe to be picked up.
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Fingerboard Options
Press the Fingerboard Options button (located along the right side of the PRS screen) to
display the controls shown here.
Fingerboard Mode and Latch Controls

Press Fingerboard Mode - Auto or Manual to select a fingerboard mode. Latches open
and close automatically in Auto mode. Use Manual mode to enable latch controls and
operate manually.
Latch Controls
Latch controls are enabled only when Manual mode is selected.
Press Latch or Unlatch to manually control the latches.
Fingerboard Active
There are a total of two active fingerboard areas. The fingerboard graphic’s background
display colors indicate assigned work areas. See section titled "Zooming In on a
Fingerboard Section" on page 16-5.
A dark blue background = Current workstation’s work area
Light blue background = Another workstation’s work area
Yellow background = Overlapping work area
Racker Modes
This section contains general information about racker modes. For more detailed
information, see Varco Systems document number SM00969, titled “PRS-8i Pipe Racking
System Service Manual.”
Press Racker Options to display the Racker Mode controls.
!
Racker movement and destinations change depending on
the mode selection. See section titled "Joystick Help" on
page 16-9 for destination information.

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Press any Racker Mode button to select a mode:
Tripping
Use tripping mode during tripping operations.
Stands
Use stands mode to handle stands (3 pipes) from pickup to destination.
Singles
Use singles mode to move a single pipe (as opposed to a stand).
Riser
Use riser mode to handle riser and special tubulars.
Parking
Use parking mode when the racker is not in use.
Pipe Length Input

Press the Racker Options button to display the Pipe Length Input controls.
Read from Conveyor

Press Read From Conveyor to allow the pipe transfer conveyor sensors to automatically
calculate the pipe length.
The calculated length displays to the right of the controls.
Manual Input
Press Manually Input to manually define the pipe length using the keypad.
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The user-defined length displays to the right of the controls.
Pipe Options
Press the Pipe Options button to display the pipe option controls.
Pipe Selection
Press Pipe Options - Pipe, Collar, or Casing to define the type of tubulars being
handled. A green backlight marks the current selection.
Handling Tool Selection

Press Handling Tool Options - SJE (single joint elevator), FJE (flush joint elevator), or
None (no handling tool) to select a handling tool.

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Joystick Help
The destination of the PRS depends upon the racker mode selection. Press the Joystick
Help button to display the current destination of the PRS through use of the joystick. See
section titled "Racker Modes" on page 16-6 for more information.
Tripping Stands
Fingerboard Fingerboard
Doubles
(N/A) (N/A) Pick Up Hanger
Well Center Foxhole
Singles Riser Parking
(N/A) (N/A) (N/A)
Pick Up (N/A) Riser (N/A) Park (N/A)
Well Center Well Center (N/A)
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Racker Tool Menu

Press Racker to display the racker tool menu.

on page 2-13.

See section titled "Racker"

on page 16-3.

Mode" on page 2-11.

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Operator Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-3

Tool Ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-3
Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-3
Speed and Torque Graphs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-3
Status and Alarm Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-3
Rotary Table Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-4
Rotary Table Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-4
Rotary Table Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-4
Defining Rotary Table Speed Setpoint Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-5
Zero Throttle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-5
RPM Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-5
Defining a Torque Setpoint Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-6
Rotary Table Tool Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-7
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-8
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Operator Screen
Press My Tools --> Rotary Table to display the Rotary Support Table operator screen.
Tool Ownership
Assume ownership of the rotary table to enable controls. See section titled "Tool
Status Displays
Speed and Torque Graphs
Speed and torque readings and graphs display current values on the left side of the
screen.
Status and Alarm Indicators

The top left portion of the screen contains rotary table status and alarm information
(general descriptions below).
Hydraulic Pressure Green indicates that hydraulic pressure is normal; red

indicates it has exceeded or failed to reach an
acceptable level.
Speed Override Red indicates the RPM Override is engaged. See

section titled "RPM Override" on page 17-5.
Low Grease Alarm Red indicates that the grease level has fallen below an
acceptable level.
High Grease Alarm Red indicates that the grease level exceeds acceptable
levels.
RST Locked Red indicates the rotary table is locked into position. See
section titled "Rotary Table Lock" on page 17-4.
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Slips Pressure Loss Red indicates that the power slip pressure level has
fallen below an acceptable level.
Slips Open Green indicates the slips are open.
Slips Closed Green indicates the slips are closed.
Maint Mode Yellow indicates that maintenance mode is active.
Operator Messages Display along the bottom of the screen.
Rotary Table Controls

Rotary Table Direction
Press CCW (counterclockwise) or CW (clockwise) to define the direction of the rotary
table.
Alternatively, use the RST Rotate discrete switch located on the operator’s workstation
control panel.
RST ROTATE
CCW CW
Rotary Table Lock

Press Unlock or Lock to release or lock the rotary table.
!
Although engaging the lock prevents the RST from turning,
it may move slightly until the lock is secure.

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Defining Rotary Table Speed Setpoint Value

Press the Speed setpoint button to display its keypad and define a maximum speed value.
Press Set to confirm the value and close the keypad. Use the blue arrow up or down keys
to incrementally adjust the speed setpoint value.
Zero Throttle
Press Zero Throttle to reduce the speed of the rotary table to zero.
RPM Override
Press RPM Override to allow the speed of the rotary table to reach a user-defined
setpoint value that exceeds 5 rpm.
!
Speeds exceeding 5 rpm drastically shorten the life of the
rotary table’s slip ring.
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Defining a Torque Setpoint Value

Press Torque to display its keypad pop-up window.
Define the maximum torque setpoint value, then press Set. Use the arrow up or down keys
to adjust the value as needed.

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Rotary Table Tool Menu

Press the Rotary Table main menu button to display its tool menu.

on page 2-13.



Mode" on page 2-11.
See section titled "Calibration"

on page 17-8.
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Calibration
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Calibrating the rotary table is normally performed only
during the commissiioning process, and requires special
equipment not generally available on an operating rig.
1. Press Rotary Table --> Calibration to display the first calibration screen.
2. Press Begin Calibration to display the second calibration screen.

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3. Press Torque Arm Length or Calibration Points’ Change button if necessary to

display their keypad.
4. Define the correct value, then press Set to confirm the value and close the keypad.
5. Press Next Step, then follow the remaining screen prompts to complete the
calibration process.
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Operator Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-3

Tool Ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-3
Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-3
Torque Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-3
Torque Setpoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-3
Tool Joint Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-3
Tool On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-4
E-Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-4
Hydraulic Pressure Low . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-4
Maintenance Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-4
Tool Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-4
ZMS Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-4
Slow Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-4
Power Slips Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-4
Tool Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-4
Well/Foxhole Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-4
Operator Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-4
Operator Screen Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-5
Joystick Touchscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-5
Trip Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-5
Auto Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-6
Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-6
Spin Wrench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-6
Spin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-6
Torque Wrench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-6
Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-6
Configuring the Roughneck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-7
Defining a Torque Setpoint Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-7
Defining the Tool Joint Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-8
Changing Roughneck Tool Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-8
Well/Foxhole Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-8
Roughneck Position Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-9
Discrete Switch Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-10

Spinning Wrench (SW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-10
Spin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-10
Torque Wrench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-10
Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-10
AR/HPC Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-10
Roughneck Tool Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-11
Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-12
Traverse Encoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-13
Traverse ATOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-14
SW Carriage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-18
Main Carriage MTS Transducer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-19
Main Carriage ATOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-21
Torque Transducer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-25
Torque ATOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-28
Clamp Pressure Transducer Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-31
Clamp ATOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-34
Local Station Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-37
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-42
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Travel Min and Max Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-42

Travel Well Center Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-43
Travel Home Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-43
Travel Duck Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-44
Duck Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-45
Mud Bucket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-46
Bit Breaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-47
Well Center and Foxhole Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-48
Changing a Setup Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-48
Well Center or Foxhole Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-49
Well Center and Foxhole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-50
Well Center and Two Foxholes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-51
Well Center and Foxhole with Turn Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-52
Well Center and Two Foxholes with Turn Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-53
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This section contains general information about using the
screen controls for the automated roughneck (AR). See
Varco document number SM00899 titled “AR4500
Automated Roughneck” for more detailed information.
Press My Tools --> Roughneck to display the Automated Roughneck operator screen.
Tool Ownership
Assume ownership of the roughneck to enable controls. See section titled "Tool
Status Displays
Torque Gauge
The torque gauge located in the top left corner of the screen displays current torque
readings.
Torque Setpoint
Displays the current user-defined torque setpoint value. Change the value incrementally
by pressing the arrow down or up buttons. Also see section titled "Configuring the
Roughneck" on page 18-7.
Tool Joint Length

Displays the current user-defined tool joint length value. See section titled "Configuring the
Roughneck" on page 18-7 for information about changing the value.
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Tool On
Displays green when the current workstation has control of the tool.
E-Stop
Displays red when the emergency stop is engaged.
Hydraulic Pressure Low

Displays red when hydraulic pressure falls below an acceptable level.
Maintenance Mode
Displays green when maintenance mode is engaged. See section titled "Maintenance Mode"
on page 2-15
Tool Interlock
Displays red when a tool interlock is preventing further movement of the tool. See Chapter
3, titled "Alarms.”
ZMS Interlock
Displays red when a zone management system interlock is preventing further movement
of the tool. See Chapter 24, titled "Zone Management System (ZMS).”
Slow Mode
Displays green when Slow Mode is active. See section titled "Configuring the Roughneck"
on page 18-7.
Power Slips Mode

Displays green when Power Slips Mode is active. See section titled "Configuring the
Roughneck" on page 18-7.
Tool Mode
Displays the currently selected tool mode. See section titled "Configuring the Roughneck"
on page 18-7.
Well/Foxhole Selection
Displays the currently selected/user-defined roughneck path. See section titled "Setup" on
page 18-42, and section titled "Configuring the Roughneck" on page 18-7.
Operator Messages

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Operator Screen Controls
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Also see section titled "Discrete Switch Controls" on page
18-10.
Joystick Touchscreen
Press the Joystick button to display the roughneck’s Joystick screen.
Press the SW Carriage Up or Down buttons to control the spin wrench carriage as
needed.
Touching the grid, move horizontally to travel the roughneck forward or backward. Move
vertically to hoist or lower the main carriage.
Use the blue arrow down or arrow up buttons to incrementally adjust the roughneck’s
joystick scale multiplier value , which makes the joystick response more or less sensitive.
Press Help to display the Joystick Help screen.
Press Close to close the Joystick Help screen and return to the Roughneck operator
screen.
Trip Mode
Press the Trip Mode toggle button to select between Trip In and Trip Out operational
modes.
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Auto Sequence
Press the Auto Sequence button to begin the automatic sequence.
See Varco Systems document number SM00899, titled “AR4500 Automated Roughneck”
for more information about automatic sequence mode.
Override
Press and hold the Override button to enable or disable the AR override. Override mode
reduces AR operation speed to 50% of its maximum, and allows the roughneck to travel
past its normal limits.
See Chapter 24, titled "Zone Management System (ZMS)” for more information about tool
overrides.
Use operator override mode with caution. Significant

risk of equipment damage and danger to personnel
exists when the override is engaged. Failure to
observe and follow proper safe working procedures
could result in serious or fatal injury to personnel,
significant equipment damage, and extended rig down
time.
Spin Wrench
Press the Open or Close buttons to open or close the spin wrench.
Spin
Press the Out or In buttons to define the direction of the spin wrench.
Torque Wrench
Press the Open or Close buttons to open or close the torque wrench.
Torque
Press the Break or Make buttons to define the direction of the torque wrench.

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Configuring the Roughneck

From the Roughneck operator screen, press the Configure button to display the
Roughneck Configuration screen.
Defining a Torque Setpoint Value

From the Roughneck operator screen, press Configure, then press the Torque button to
display its keypad.
Define a new value, then press Set to confirm and close the keypad.
Use the blue arrow up and down buttons to incrementally adjust the value.
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Defining the Tool Joint Length

From the Roughneck operator screen, press Configure, then press the Tool Joint
Length button to display its keypad.
Define a new value, then press Set to confirm and close the keypad.
Use the blue arrow up or down buttons to incrementally adjust the value.
Changing Roughneck Tool Modes

From the Roughneck operator screen, press Configure, then press to select a mode.
Slow Mode: Use Slow Mode to limit the travel speed of the AR to 50% its
maximum. Slow mode also limits the spinning wrench, carriage, and travel speed.
Power Slips Mode: Press the Slips Mode toggle button to define the position of the
slips to avoid collision with the carriage (On = In place, Off = Not in place).
Normal: Select this mode during normal operations.
SW Backup: Select this mode to use the torque wrench as the spinning wrench
backup. This mode is normally used at the foxhole, or when manual slips are used.
TDS Backup: Select to designate the torque wrench as the top drive backup.
Bit Break: Select this mode to use the bit break wrench instead of the torque
wrench.
Mud Bucket: Use Mud Bucket Mode to communicate whether or not the mud
buckets are present (On = present, Off = not present).
Well/Foxhole Selection
From the Roughneck operator screen, press Configure, then press to select a well/
foxhole option. See section titled "Setup" on page 18-42.
Press Close to return to the Roughneck operator screen.

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Roughneck Position Status

From the Roughneck operator screen, press the Status button to display the Roughneck
Position Status screen.
Green displays indicate an active state or mode for the clamps, torque wrench, spinning
wrench, and spinning wrench carriage.
Digital readings display the current positions of the roughneck (traverse), main carriage,
and spinning wrench carriage.
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Discrete Switch Controls
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Also see section titled "Operator Screen Controls" on page
18-5 and section titled "Configuring the Roughneck" on
page 18-7.
The workstation’s right control panel also contains roughneck discrete switch controls.
AR
SW TW
OPEN CLOSE OPEN CLOSE
SPIN TORQUE AR / HPC

OUT IN BREAK MAKE OVERRIDE
Spinning Wrench (SW)

Use the Open/Close switch to control the spinning wrench.
Spin
Use the Out/In switch to select a spinning wrench direction.
Torque Wrench
Use the Open/Close switch to control the torque wrench.
Torque
Use the Break/Make switch to select torque wrench modes.
AR/HPC Override
Press and hold the Override button to enable or disable the AR and conveyor override.
Override mode reduces AR operation speed to 50% of its maximum, and allows the
roughneck to travel past its normal limits.
Use operator Override mode with caution. Significant risk

of equipment damage and danger to personnel exists
when the override is engaged. Failure to observe and
follow proper safe working procedures could result in

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Roughneck Tool Menu

Press the Roughneck main menu button to display its tool menu.

on page 2-13.

See section titled "Setup" on

page 18-42.
See section titled

"Calibration" on page 18-12.

Mode" on page 2-11.

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Calibration
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The roughneck must be turned on, and maintenance mode
must be enabled before calibration can begin.
Press Roughneck --> Maintenance Mode to display the

Maintenance Mode screen. See section titled "Maintenance
Mode" on page 2-11 for more information.
Press Roughneck --> Calibration to display the default Calibration screen.
Press to select an axis to calibrate, then follow screen prompts to calibrate.

See general descriptions of each calibration screen and process below.

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Traverse Encoder
1. Press Traverse Encoder to display the first Traverse Encoder calibration screen.
2. Move the roughneck until it reaches the forward stop at the end of the track near well
center.
3. Press Next to display the second Traverse Encoder calibration screen.
4. Move the roughneck to confirm that it operates as expected, then press Finish to
write the settings to the controller.
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Traverse ATOS
!
Complete linear calibration (Traverse Encoder) prior to
performing the ATOS calibration.
1. Verify that the linear calibration of this axis is performing as expected, then press
Traverse ATOS to display the first Traverse ATOS calibration screen.
2. Press Next to begin the first auto tune process and display the second Traverse
ATOS screen. Do not move the tool during this process.
After the auto tune phase is complete, the following screen appears.

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If you press Cancel within 30 seconds, the values will not be written to the controller
memory.
If you choose to continue, allow the process to proceed automatically.
The fourth Traverse ATOS calibration screen appears, and the tool begins the first
flash phase, which writes the ATOS values to the controller memory.
After the first flash phase completes, the fifth Traverse ATOS screen appears, and
the second flash phase begins.
Do not move the tool during this process. No action is necessary to proceed.
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If you wish to discontinue the process, press Cancel.
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Once the first ATOS flash process completes, the second auto tune phase begins,
and the sixth Traverse ATOS calibration screen appears.
Do not move the tool during this process.
Once the second auto tune phase completes, the seventh Traverse ATOS
calibration screen appears. Do not move the tool during this process.

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Once the second auto tune phase completes, the eighth Traverse ATOS calibration
screen appears, and the tool begins the final flash phase, which writes the ATOS
values to the controller memory.
memory.
Once the second flash phase completes, the final Traverse ATOS calibration screen
appears. Do not move the tool during this process.
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3. Press Finish to permanently write data to the controller.

The Traverse ATOS calibration process is complete.
SW Carriage
1. Press SW Carriage to display the first Spin Wrench Carriage calibration screen.
2. Lower the spin wrench carriage until it reaches the bottom stop.
3. Press Next to display the second Spin Wrench Carriage calibration screen.

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write the settings to the controller.
Main Carriage MTS Transducer
!
Ensure that the bit breaking mechanism is in the correct
position before performing this procedure, and the
roughneck is in Bit Break tool mode. See section titled
"Changing Roughneck Tool Modes" on page 18-8.
1. Press Main Carriage Transducer to display the first Main Carriage Transducer
screen.
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2. Using the Torque Wrench Carriage control (see section titled "Discrete Switch
Controls" on page 18-10), hoist the torque wrench carriage to a location that does
not allow the bit breaking mechanism to interfere with the foot assembly.
3. Ensure that the roughneck is in Bit Break tool mode (see section titled "Changing
Roughneck Tool Modes" on page 18-8.)
4. Press Next to display the second Main Carriage Transducer screen.
5. Lower the torque wrench carriage until it reaches the bottom stop, then press Next
to display the final Main Carriage Transducer calibration screen.
permanently write the calibration values to the controller.

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Main Carriage ATOS
!
Complete linear calibration (Main Carriage Transducer)
prior to performing ATOS calibration.
Main Carriage ATOS to display the first Main Carriage ATOS calibration screen.
2. Press Next to begin the first auto tune process and display the second Main
Carriage ATOS screen. Do not move the tool during this process.
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3. After the auto tune phase is complete, the following screen appears.
4. If you choose to continue, no action is necessary; allow the process to proceed

automatically.
The fourth Main Carriage ATOS calibration screen appears, and the tool begins the
first flash phase, which writes the ATOS values to the controller memory.
memory.
5. After the first flash phase completes, the fifth Main Carriage ATOS screen appears,
and the second flash phase begins.

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If you wish to discontinue the process, press Cancel.
6. Once the first ATOS flash process completes, the second auto tune phase begins,
and the sixth Main Carriage ATOS calibration screen appears.
7. Once the second auto tune phase completes, the seventh Main Carriage ATOS
calibration screen appears. Do not move the tool during this process.
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8. Once the second auto tune phase completes, the eighth Main Carriage ATOS
calibration screen appears, and the tool begins the final flash phase, which writes
the ATOS values to the controller memory.
memory.
9. Once the auto tune phase completes, the final Main Carriage ATOS calibration
screen appears. Do not move the tool during this process.

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The Main Carriage ATOS calibration process is complete.
Torque Transducer
1. Ensure that pressure (2500 psi) and temperature is within normal range.
2. Open the torque wrench.
3. Press Torque Transducer to display the first Torque Transducer calibration screen.
4. Connect a meter to measure electrical current from the transducer, and ensure that
it falls within normal range (4 - 20 ma).
5. Connect an appropriately-ranged hydraulic pressure gauge to test port Z1, then
press Next to display the second calibration screen.
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6. If the meter shown here and the pressure gauge both read zero, skip to step 8.
If not, ensure that the current meter reads 4ma, then press Adjust Min to display
the Adjust Minimum screen.
7. If the meter displays its minimum value, press Next.

If the meter does not display its minimum value, use the blue arrow up and down
keys to adjust the meter pointer.
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Ensure that the Raw Minimum reading is a positive value.
8. Press Next to display the third Torque Transducer calibration screen.

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9. If the pressure gauge reads 2500 psi +/- 100 psi, and the meter shown above reads
maximum, press Finish and skip the remaining steps of this procedure.
If the pressure gauge reflects the specified value, but the meter shown above does
not, follow the remaining steps of this procedure.
10. Ensure that the current meter reads 20ma, then press Adjust Max.

12. If the meter does not display its minimum value, use the blue arrow up and down
keys to adjust the meter pointer, then press Next.
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13. Perform verification tests if necessary, then press Finish.

Torque ATOS
!
Complete the Torque Transducer Verification process prior
to performing the ATOS calibration.
Torque ATOS to display the first Torque ATOS calibration screen.

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2. Press Next to begin the first auto tune process and display the second Torque
4. If you choose to continue, no action is necessary; allow the process to proceed

automatically.
The fourth Torque ATOS calibration screen appears, and the tool begins the flash
phase, which writes the ATOS values to the controller memory.
memory.
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5. After the flash phase completes, the final Torque ATOS screen appears.

The Torque ATOS calibration process is complete.

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Clamp Pressure Transducer Verification

1. Ensure that pressure (2500 psi) and temperature is within normal range.
2. Press Clamp Transducer Verification to display the first Clamp Pressure
calibration screen.
3. Connect a meter to measure electrical current from the transducer, and ensure that
it falls within normal range (4 - 20 ma).
4. Connect an appropriately-ranged hydraulic pressure gauge to test port P3, then
press Next to display the second calibration screen.
5. If the meter shown here and the pressure gauge both read zero, skip to step 7.
If not, ensure that the current meter reads 4ma, then press Adjust Min to display
the Adjust Minimum screen.
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keys to adjust the meter pointer.
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Ensure that the Raw Minimum reading is a positive value.
7. Press Next to display the third Clamp Pressure calibration screen.
8. If the pressure gauge reads 2500 psi +/- 100 psi, and the meter shown above reads
maximum, press Finish and skip the remaining steps of this procedure and write
the calibration values to the controller.

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If the pressure gauge reflects the specified value, but the meter shown above does
not, follow the remaining steps of this procedure.
9. Ensure that the current meter reads 20ma, then press Adjust Max.

keys to adjust the meter pointer, then press Next to return to the third Clamp
Pressure calibration screen.
11. Press Finish to write the calibration values to the controller.
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Clamp ATOS
!
Complete the clamp transducer calibration process prior to
performing the ATOS calibration.
Clamp ATOS to display the first Clamp ATOS calibration screen.
2. Press Next to begin the first auto tune process and display the second Clamp

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4. One the auto tune phase completes, the fourth Clamp ATOS calibration screen
appears, and the tool begins the first flash phase, which writes the ATOS values to
the controller memory.
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If you wish to discontinue the process, press Cancel within
30 seconds; No values will be written to the controller
memory.
5. After the flash phase completes, the fifth Clamp ATOS screen appears, and the
second flash phase begins.
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6. Once the ATOS flash process completes, the final Clamp ATOS calibration screen
appears.

The Clamp ATOS calibration process is complete.

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Local Station Meter

1. Press Local Station Meter to display the first Local Station Meter calibration
screen.
2. Ensure that the local electrical connection gauge reads 4 - 20 ma by connecting a

meter to measure the electrical current.
3. Press Next to force the meter to its lowest value and display the second Local
Station Meter calibration screen.
4. Ensure the control station gauge displays its minimum value.

If not, use the arrow up or down buttons to adjust the meter pointer up or down.
Ensure that the Raw Minimum reading shown on this screen is a positive value.
5. Press Next to force the meter to its maximum value and display the third Local
Station Meter calibration screen.
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6. Ensure the control station gauge displays its maximum value.

If not, first ensure that the current meter reads 20ma, then use the arrow up or down
buttons to adjust the meter pointer up or down. Ensure that the Raw Maximum
reading shown on this screen is a positive value.
7. Press Next to display the fourth Local Station Meter calibration screen.
8. The local station meter’s minimum and maximum values are calibrated.
Press Next to permanently write data to the controller and proceed with torque and
tool joint length calibration, or press Finish to return to the main menu.
If you chose to continue with torque and tool joint calibration, the following screen
appears:

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9. Press the Torque button to display the Torque Scale Calibration screen.
The torque calibration sequence takes approximately five minutes. During this time,
follow the operator guide messages to advance to the next step of the sequence.
During the sequence, you must read consecutive values shown on the torque scale
of the local station meter, then enter those values using the keypad (shown below).
Values should increase throughout the process.
10. Press Next when you are ready to begin the sequence.
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When the torque calibration sequence is complete, the fifth Local Station Meter
calibration screen appears again.
11. Press the Tool Joint button to display the Tool Joint Length Scale Calibration
screen.

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The tool joint calibration sequence takes approximately five minutes. During this
time, follow the operator guide messages to advance to the next step of the
sequence.
During the sequence, you must read consecutive values shown on the tool joint
length scale of the local station meter, then enter those values using the keypad
(shown on previous page). Values should increase throughout the process.
12. Press Finish.

The Local Station Meter calibration process is complete.
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Setup
Press Roughneck --> Setup to display the default Travel Min and Max Position setup
screen.
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Perform the minimum and maximum travel position setup
before proceeding with remaining travel parameters.
Activate maintenance mode if necessary. See section titled
"Maintenance Mode" on page 2-15.
Travel Min and Max Position

1. If necessary, press the Travel Min and Max Position setting, located on the left side
of the screen.
2. Drive the roughneck away from well center, past its intended home position.
3. Press Set Min Position.
4. Drive the roughneck toward, and past its intended well center position (mechanical
stop recommended).
5. Press Set Max Position.
The Travel Min and Max Position setup is complete.

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Travel Well Center Position

1. Press the Travel Well Center Position setting, located on the left side of the screen.
2. Drive the roughneck to well center, then position the torque wrench at the center line
of the pipe.
3. Press Set Well Center Position.
The Travel Well Center Position setup is complete.
Travel Home Position
1. Press the Travel Home Position setting, located on the left side of the screen.
2. Drive the roughneck to the home position, then press Set Home Position.
The Travel Home Position setup is complete.
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Travel Duck Position
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The position where the roughneck needs to automatically
lower its carriage in order to avoid an overhead structure is
referred to as the travel duck position.
1. Press the Travel Duck Position setting, located on the left side of the screen.
2. Ensure that the carriage and its drag chain are in a safe height position.
3. Drive the roughneck away from well center or the foxhole, and stop at the point
where you want the carriage to begin lowering
4. Press Set Travel Duck Position.
The Travel Duck Position setup is complete.

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Duck Height
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The maximum height that the roughneck carriage can be
positioned when it ducks down to avoid an overhead
structure is referred to the duck height.
1. Press the Duck Height setting, located on the left side of the screen.
2. Ensure that both the carriages and their drag chain positions are beneath the
overhead obstruction.
3. Press Set Duck Height.
The Duck Height setup is complete.
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Mud Bucket
1. Press the Mud Bucket setting, located on the left side of the screen.
2. Press the Set Has Mud Bucket True (yes) or False (no) to define whether a mud
bucket is mounted on the roughneck.
3. If the roughneck does not need to work in mud bucket mode, press Does Not Have
Mud Bucket Mode.
If the roughneck needs to work in mud bucket mode:
Press Has Mud Bucket Mode.
Set the mud bucket position by driving the roughneck to mud bucket position,
then press Set Mud Bucket Position.
The Mud Bucket setup is complete.

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Bit Breaker
1. Press the Bit Breaker setting, located on the left side of the screen.
2. Drive the roughneck to the bit breaker position.

3. Press Set Bit Breaker Position.
4. Ensure that the bit breaker is set flush with the rotary table.
5. Position the carriage at the correct bit breaker height.
6. Press Set Bit Breaker Height.
7. If the bit breaker is mounted on a stump above the drill floor, press Bit Breaker on
Stump.
If the bit breaker is not mounted on a stump, press Bit Breaker on Rotary Table.
The Bit Breaker setup is complete.
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Well Center and Foxhole Setup

Press the Well/Foxhole Setup setting, located on the left side of the screen.
Press to select a well center and foxhole setup option. The current setup selection displays
at the top of the screen.
Changing a Setup Name

Several setup screens provide the option to change the foxhole’s assigned name.
1. Press the Change Name button to display the onscreen keyboard.
2. Press Enter to confirm the setting name and return to the previous screen.
3. Press Finish to restart the controller, or Next to continue with setup.

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Well Center or Foxhole Only

1. Press the Well Center or Foxhole Only button to display its setup screen.
2. If desired, press Change Name to display an onscreen keyboard to change the

foxhole’s assigned name.
See section titled "Changing a Setup Name" on page 18-48.
3. Press Change Position to display its position setup screen.
4. Drive the roughneck to the selected foxhole.

5. Position the torque wrench at the center line of the pipe.
6. Press Set Foxhole Position.
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Well Center and Foxhole

1. Press the Well Center and Foxhole button to display its setup screen.

3. Define the current travel order by pressing either Traversing forward the foxhole is
after well center (foxhole 1 is after well center), or Traversing forward the foxhole
is before well center (foxhole 1 is before well center.
4. Press Finish to restart the controller, or proceed to position setup by pressing
Change Position.


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Well Center and Two Foxholes
1. Press the Well Center and Two Foxholes button to display its setup screen.

3. Press Change Position to display either foxhole’s position setup screen.

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Well Center and Foxhole with Turn Table

1. Press the Well Center and Foxhole with Turn Table button to display its setup
screen.

3. Press Change Position to display the foxhole’s position setup screen.


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Well Center and Two Foxholes with Turn Table

1. Press the Well Center and 2 Foxholes with Turn Table button to display its setup
screen.
2. If desired, press Change Name to display an onscreen keyboard to change either

3. Press either foxhole’s Change Position button to display the foxhole position setup
screen.

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Stand Building 19
Operator Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-3
Racker Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-4

Racker Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-4
Tripping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-4
Stands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-4
Singles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-4
Riser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-4
Pipe Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-4
Fingerboard Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-5
Racker Operator Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-5
Conveyor Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-6

Horizontal Pipe Conveyor (HPC) Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-6
Sequence Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-6
Feed Out/In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-6
Slow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-6
Idle Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-6
Pipe Positioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-6
Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-7
Up/Down Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-7
Retract/Extend Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-7
Conveyor Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-7
Roughneck Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-8

Roughneck Mode Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-8
Tool Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-8
Slow Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-8
Power Slips Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-8
Roughneck Setpoints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-9
Roughneck Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-9
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Stand Building
Operator Screen
Press My Tools --> Stand Building to display the Stand Building operator screen.
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Assume ownership of the the racker, conveyor, or
roughneck to enable controls. See section titled
"Ownership Controls and Status" on page 2-20.
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Racker Controls
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This section contains general information about using PRS
screen controls. For more detailed information about the
PRS, see Chapter 16, titled "Racker,” and Varco Systems
document number SM00969, titled “PRS-8i Pipe Racking
System Service Manual.”
Racker Mode
Press Racker Mode to display mode controls. Press any of the Racker Mode buttons to
select a mode (see general descriptions below).
Tripping
Use during tripping operations.
Stands
Use to handle stands (3 pipes) from pickup to destination.
Singles
Use to move a single pipe (as opposed to a stand).
Riser
Use to handle riser and special tubulars.
Pipe Options
Press Pipe Options to display pipe selection controls.
Press Pipe, Collar, or Casing to define the type of tubulars being handled. A green
backlight marks the current selection.

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Fingerboard Options
Press Fingerboard Options to fingerboard mode controls.
Fingerboard Mode: Press Auto or Manual to select a fingerboard mode. Latches

open and close automatically in Auto mode. Use Manual mode to enable latch
controls and operate latches manually.
Latch/Unlatch Mode: Select Manual fingerboard mode to enable fingerboard latch
controls and operate manually. Press Latch or Unlatch to control the latches.
Racker Operator Messages
Press Messages to display operator messages regarding racker status.
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Conveyor Controls
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operator interface for the conveyor. See Chapter 6, titled
"Conveyor,” and Varco Systems document number
SM00964 titled “PTC-MDLT Pipe Transfer Conveyor
Service Manual” for more information.
Horizontal Pipe Conveyor (HPC) Mode

Press HPC Mode to display the conveyor mode controls.
Sequence Mode
Use automatic sequence mode to step through tool operations. Auto sequence mode
moves the conveyor belt automatically when the operator pushes the joystick or presses
the screen Feed In or Feed Out buttons. The pipe continues feeding after the joystick or
screen button is released, until it reaches its destination. When sequence mode is off, the
operator must continue pressing the joystick or screen button.
Feed Out/In
Press and hold the Feed Out or Feed In buttons to define the conveyor’s feed direction.
The belt operates at its normal speed, unless slow mode is engaged (if in slow, then it
moves at its minimum speed). A green backlight indicates the current selection.
Slow
Press the Slow button to operate the conveyor belt at a slower speed.
Idle Mode
Press the Idle Mode button to begin a low speed rotation of the conveyor belt and
powered rollers to maintain a readiness condition.
Pipe Positioner
Press Pipe Positioner to display pipe position status and controls.

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Status Displays
Green displays ( At Handoff, At Pickup, and Stowed) indicate the current position of the
pipe.
Up/Down Controls
Press to move the lifting arms on the tailing arm assembly up or down.
Retract/Extend Controls
Press to retract or extend the tailing arm assembly.
Conveyor Status
Press Status to display operator messages related to the conveyor status.
The bottom right corner of the Stand Building screen also contains conveyor status
information.
Calculated Pipe Length: Digital reading of the system-calculated pipe length. See
Chapter 16, titled "Racker” for information about changing the calculated pipe length
value.
Tool On: Displays green when the current workstation has ownership of the
conveyor.
E-Stop: Displays red if the emergency stop is engaged, or grey if it is not.
Local Control Active: Displays green when the control switch mounted on the
conveyor is in the Local position.
Tool Override: Displays red if the conveyor’s Override is engaged, or grey if it is not.
Maint Mode: Displays green when maintenance mode is engaged, or grey if it is
not. See section titled "Maintenance Mode" on page 2-11.
Auto Sequence in Progress: Green indicates that the predefined automatic
sequence is in progress. See document number SM00964 titled “PTC-MDLT Pipe
Transfer Conveyor Service Manual” for more information about setting up automatic
sequence.
Hydraulics Alarm: Displays red if the hydraulic pressure falls below or exceeds an
acceptable level. Displays grey if pressure is OK.
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Roughneck Controls
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operator interface for the automated roughneck (AR). See
Chapter 18, titled "Roughneck,” and Varco Systems
document number SM00899, titled “AR4500 Automated
Roughneck” for more information.
Roughneck Mode Controls

Press AR Mode to display roughneck mode controls.
Tool Mode
Press Change Tool Mode to toggle between modes:
Normal: Use during normal operations.
SW Backup: Select this mode to use the torque wrench as the spinning wrench
backup. This mode is normally used at the foxhole, or when using manual slips.
TDS Backup: Select this mode to designate the torque wrench as the top drive
backup.
Bit Break: Select this mode to use the bit break wrench instead of the torque
wrench.
Slow Mode
Use slow mode to limit the travel speed of the AR to 50% its maximum. Slow mode also
limits the spinning wrench, carriage, and travel speed.
Power Slips Mode

Use the Slips Mode toggle button to define the position of the slips to avoid collision with
the carriage (On = In place, Off = Not in place).

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Roughneck Setpoints
Press Setpoints to display roughneck torque and tool joint length setpoint controls.
Press either the Torque or the Tool Joint Length button to display its keypad and define a
setpoint value. Press Set to confirm the value and close the keypad.
Use the blue arrow up or down buttons to incrementally adjust the setpoint values.
Roughneck Status
Press Status to display roughneck tool status information:
Torque Gauge: The torque gauge and digital reading displays current torque
values.
Tool On: Displays green when the current workstation has control of the tool.
E-Stop: Displays red when the emergency stop is engaged.
Auto Sequence: Displays green when an automatic sequence is in progress. See
Varco Systems document number SM00899, titled “AR4500 Automated
Roughneck” for more information about automatic sequence mode.
Hydraulic Pressure Low: Displays red when hydraulic pressure falls below an
acceptable level.
Maintenance Mode: Displays green when maintenance mode is engaged. See
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Top Drive System (TDS) 20
Operator Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-3

Tool Ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-3
Readings and Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-3
Speed and Torque Readings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-3
Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-4
Direction and Mode Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-5
Elevator, Torque Wrench, and IBOP Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-6
Elevator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-6
Torque Wrench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-7
IBOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-7
Brake Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-7
Link Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-8
Link Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-8
Link Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-8
Dolly Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-9
Soft Torque Displays and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-9
Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-9
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-9
Defining Speed and Torque Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-10
Throttle and Drill Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-10
Drill and Makeup Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-10
Top Drive Tool Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-11
Top Drive Motors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-12

Motor Temp Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-12
Motor Readings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-13
Temperature Status Displays and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-13
Control Displays and Readings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-14
Lube and Blower Motor Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-14
Manual Motor Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-14
Adaptive Torque Control and Fault Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-15
Spin Mode Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-16
Data Trends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-17

20 Top Drive System (TDS)
Top Drive System (TDS)
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This chapter contains general information about the Varco
Systems TDS interface and controls. For more detailed
information, see Varco Systems document number
SM00926, titled “TDS-8SA Top Drive.”
Operator Screen
Press My Tools --> Top Drive to display the Top Drive operator screen.
Tool Ownership
Assume ownership of the top drive to enable controls. See section titled "Tool Ownership"
on page 2-20.
Readings and Status Displays

Speed and Torque Readings
The left side of the operator screen contains real time speed and torque graphs that reflect
their current values. Black markers indicate user-defined setpoint values. See section
titled "Defining Speed and Torque Limits" on page 20-10.
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Status Displays
Maint Mode: Yellow indicates that the tool is in maintenance mode.
Use this mode with caution. Significant risk of

equipment damage and danger to personnel exists
when maintenance mode is engaged. Failure to
observe and follow proper safe working procedures
could result in serious or fatal injury to personnel,
significant equipment damage, and extended rig down
time. See section titled "Maintenance Mode" on page
2-15.
Hydraulic Alarm: Red indicates hydraulic pressure has fallen below acceptable
limits. If the top drive continues rotating with low hydraulic pressure, severe
equipment damage may occur.
Lube Alarm: Red indicates motor lubrication level has fallen below an acceptable
level (alarm state). See section titled "Manual Motor Controls" on page 20-14.
Blower Alarm: Red indicates a blower fault. See section titled "Manual Motor
Controls" on page 20-14.
VFD Fault: Red indicates a variable frequency drive fault. See section titled "Manual
Motor Controls" on page 20-14.
IBOP Closed: Yellow indicates the internal blowout preventer is closed.
BX Elev Closed: Green indicates that the BX elevator is closed.

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RLA Home: Green indicates the rotating link adapter is in the Home position. See
section titled "Link Rotation" on page 20-8.
Brake On: Red indicates the brake is engaged.
Ramp Failed: Red indicates motor ramp up failed. See section titled "Manual Motor
Controls" on page 20-14.
Dolly Extended: Green indicates the dolly is extended.
Dolly Retracted: Green indicates the dolly is retracted.
Slips Pressure: Green indicates power slip pressure is normal. Grey indicates
pressure is not acceptable.
Slips Closed/Open: Green indicates the power slip’s current state (closed or open).
See Chapter 15, titled "Power Slips” for control information.
Direction and Mode Controls
Top drive direction and mode controls are located along the top of the operator screen.
Press Forward, Off (disable), or Reverse to define the top drive’s spin direction. A green
Press Drill, Spin, Torque, or Unwind to select a top drive mode (see general descriptions
below).
Select Drill mode to run the top drive at the speed and Drill Torque setpoints. See
section titled "Drill and Makeup Torque" on page 20-10.
Select Spin mode to run the top drive at the user-defined speed and torque. See
section titled "Spin Mode Setup" on page 20-16.
Press and hold the Torque button to run the top drive using the user-defined Make
Up Torque setpoint. Release the button to return to Spin mode. See section titled
"Drill and Makeup Torque" on page 20-10.
Press and hold Unwind to release torque remaining in the drill string. The top drive
stops, then verifies the drive is holding torque. If so, the drive rotates slowly in the
defined direction, slowly decreasing the torque, then turns the drive off. See section
titled "Drill and Makeup Torque" on page 20-10.
A green backlight marks the current selection.
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Elevator, Torque Wrench, and IBOP Controls

Press the Elev/TW/IBOP button located on the right side of the screen to display the top
drive direction, mode, elevator, torque wrench, and internal blowout preventer (IBOP)
controls.
Elevator
Press Open to open the elevator.
Press Arm to arm the pipe trigger, located at the back of the elevator. The elevator
closes when the pipe presses the trigger.
Press Up or Down to define the elevator rotation.

The elevator can also be controlled using the operator workstation’s left control panel
Elevator discrete switch (Open or Close).
ELEVATOR
OPEN CLOSE

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Torque Wrench
Press and hold the Clamp button to manually clamp the torque wrench onto the drill
pipe. The button displays a white backlight when active.
Press Auto to toggle automatic torque wrench mode during makeup operations.
IBOP
Press the Open or Close button to open or close the internal blowout preventer.

The elevator can also be controlled using the operator workstation’s left control panel
Elevator discrete switch (Open or Close).
TDS IBOP
OPEN CLOSE
Brake Controls
Press the Brake button located on the right side of the screen to display the top drive
brake controls.
Press the On, Auto, or Off button to set the top drive brake mode.
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Select On to engage the brake.

Select Auto to automatically disengage the brake when the operator demands
throttle, and automatically engage the brake when the operator returns the speed to
zero throttle position. The brake will not engage until the drive stops, and is not
holding torque.
Select Off to disengage the brake.
Link Controls
Press the Links button located on the right side of the screen to display the top drive link
controls.
Link Rotation
Use Link Rotation controls to rotate both the torque wrench and the link tilt assemblies.
Press and hold the CCW (counter-clockwise) or CW (clockwise) Jog button to move
the rotating link adapter in the desired direction.
Press the CCW or CW Home button to move the rotating link adapter to the next
preset home position in the selected direction.
Link Tilt
Press the Drill, Float, or Tilt buttons to control the elevator bales.
Use Drill to tilt the elevator bales backward into a position that allows drilling
operations to proceed.
Use Float to allow the elevator bales to move into a neutral position.
Use Tilt to tilt the elevator bales forward into a position that allows the elevator to
latch onto the pipe.

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Dolly Controls
Press the Dolly button located on the right side of the screen to display the dolly controls.
Use Auto to allow the dolly to automatically extend and retract.

Use Manual to manually control the dolly. Press the Extend and Retract buttons as
needed.
A vertical graph and green displays located on the left mark the current state of the dolly.
Soft Torque Displays and Controls

Press the Soft Torque button located on the right side of the screen to display the soft
torque displays and controls. See third-party Bentec® documentation for more information.
Displays
A red Soft Torque Alarm display indicates an alarm condition. A red Soft Torque Comm
Loss indicates a communication failure. See Chapter 3, titled "Alarms” for more
information.
Controls
Press the Auto or Manual button to select a soft torque mode.
Press the On or Off button to turn soft torque on or off.
Press the Soft Torque Fault Reset button to reset soft torque faults after the condition has
been cleared. Fault Reset does not clear active alarms.
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Defining Speed and Torque Limits

Throttle and Drill Speed
Press Zero Throttle to remove throttle from the top drive and reduce its speed to zero.
Press Drill Speed to display its keypad. Define a maximum speed value, then press Set to
confirm and close the keypad. Press the arrow up or down buttons to incrementally
increase or decrease the speed value.
Drill and Makeup Torque

Press Drill Torque or Makeup Torque to display its keypad and define a maximum value.

Press the blue arrow up or down buttons to incrementally increase or decrease the Drill
Torque value.

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Top Drive Tool Menu

Press the Top Drive main menu button to display its tool menu.

on page 2-13.

See section titled "Data Trends"

on page 20-17.
See section titled "Spin Mode

Setup" on page 20-16.

Mode" on page 2-11.
See section titled "Top Drive

Motors" on page 20-12.

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Top Drive Motors

Press Top Drive --> Motors to display the Top Drive Motors screen.
Motor Temp Status Displays

The top left portion of the screen displays motor status displays by default.
Pressing the Temp Status button changes the display. See section titled "Temperature
Status Displays and Controls" on page 20-13 below for more information.
Fault displays red to indicate a VFD motor fault.
Alarm displays red to indicate a motor alarm. See Chapter 3, titled "Alarms.”
E-Stopped displays red to indicate that the emergency stop is engaged.
Ready displays green when the motor is turned on and ready to run.
Running displays green when the motor is running.
Encoder Failure displays red to indicate an encoder has failed.
Brake Temp Alarm displays red to indicate that the brake temperature has
exceeded acceptable limits.
Temp Alarm displays red to indicate that the motor temperature has exceeded
acceptable limits.
Aux Interlock OK displays green to indicate that auxiliary interlocks are normal.
Aux Permissives OK displays green when the driller has permission to operate
associated auxiliaries.
Drive Interlock OK displays green when the top drive interlocks are in a normal
state.
Drive Permissives OK displays green when driller has permission to operate the
top drive motors.

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Motor Readings
The motor speed, torque, current (amps), voltage, power (kilowatts), life counter, and error
code readings are located to the right of the status displays.
Temperature Status Displays and Controls

Press the Temp Status button to change the display in the top left portion of the screen.
The motor’s resistance temperature detector (RTD) phase readings display along the top
of the screen. A yellow background indicates an RTD disconnect fault.
Red Input Failure, Alarm, or Abort displays indicate an alarm state.
Press the appropriate Lockout toggle button to lock out or enable an RTD.
Pressing the VFD Status button changes the display. See section titled "Motor Readings"
on page 20-13 above for more information.
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Control Displays and Readings

The top right corner of the Top Drive Motor Status screen contains additional status
indicators and readings.
On displays green when the top drive motor is running.

Run displays green when the motor receives the run command.
Adaptive Torque Control displays green when enabled. See section titled
"Adaptive Torque Control and Fault Reset" on page 20-15.
Speed Command displays the actual speed command value received by the motor.
Torque Limit displays the user-defined torque setpoint value. See section titled
"Defining Speed and Torque Limits" on page 20-10.
Fault Reset: See section titled section titled "Adaptive Torque Control and Fault
Reset" on page 20-15.
Lube and Blower Motor Displays
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See section titled "Manual Motor Controls" on page 20-14
for motor control information.
Motor Running displays green when the motor is running.

Motor Overtemp displays red to indicate that the motor temperature has exceeded
acceptable limits.
Oil or Air Pressure displays red to indicate that pressure has exceeded or fallen
below acceptable limits.
Manual Motor Controls
Press Stop or Start to manually control the lube or blower motors.

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Adaptive Torque Control and Fault Reset

Press Adaptive Torque Control toggle button to enable or disable the adaptive torque
control feature.
Press Fault Reset to clear faults after the condition has been corrected. Fault Reset does
not clear active alarms.
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Spin Mode Setup
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The top drive must be turned off, and maintenance mode
engaged before setting up spin mode parameters. See
Press Top Drive --> Spin Mode Setup to display the Spin Mode Setup screen.
Use the keypads to enter the maximum value for the top drive spin speed and torque.
Press Back to erase the last digit entered.
Press Clear to erase the New Value entered.
Press Cancel return to the previous screen without setting a new value.
After defining a new value, press Set to confirm and return to the previous top drive
screen.

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Data Trends
Press Top Drive --> Data Trends to display the Top Drive Data Trends screen.
The Data Trends screen displays the top drive’s drilling speed and torque.
Press Speed (Day) to display drilling speed over the previous 24 hours.
Press Speed (Hour) to display drilling speed over the previous hour.
Press to select either Torque (Day) to display torque speed over the previous 24
hours.
Torque (Hour) to display torque speed over the previous hour.
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See section titled "Defining Speed and Torque Limits" on
page 20-10.
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Tripping 21
Operator Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-3
Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-3

Derrick Graphic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-3
Vertical Graphs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-3
Top Drive Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-4

Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-4
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-4
Torque Wrench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-5
Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-5
Trip Tank Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-5
Speed and Torque Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-6
Power Slip Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-7

21 Tripping
Tripping
Operator Screen
Press My Tools --> Tripping to display the Tripping screen.
Assume ownership of the appropriate tools (top drive, mud pumps, and power slips) to
enable controls. See section titled "Tool Ownership" on page 2-20.
Status Displays
Derrick Graphic
The left side of the Tripping screen contains digital Bit Depth and Block Height readings,
and a realtime graphic display of the drawworks.
Proximity indicators display green as the block travels past the switches. Red displays
indicate a proximity switch fault.
Red high and green low travel limit tags mark the user-defined block travel limits. See
Vertical Graphs
The Trip Tank, (Mud) Gain/Loss, and Return Flow vertical graphs located in the top right
portion of the screen display current readings for each.
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21 Tripping
Top Drive Controls
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See Chapter 20, titled "Top Drive System (TDS)” for more
information.
Direction
Press Forward, Off (disable), or Reverse to define the top drive’s spin direction. A green
Mode
Press Drill, Spin, Torque, or Unwind to select a top drive mode (see general descriptions
below). A green backlight marks the current selection.
Select Drill mode to run the top drive at the user-defined speed and Drill Torque
setpoints. See section titled "Speed and Torque Controls" on page 21-6.
Select Spin mode to run the top drive at the user-defined speed and torque. See
section titled "Spin Mode Setup" on page 20-16 for more information.
Press and hold the Torque button to run the top drive using the user-defined Make
Up Torque setpoint. Release the button to return to Spin mode. See section titled
"Speed and Torque Controls" on page 21-6.
Press and hold Unwind to release torque remaining in the drill string. The top drive
stops, then verifies the drive is holding torque. If so, the drive rotates slowly in the
defined direction, slowly decreasing the torque, then turns the drive off.

Tripping
21
Torque Wrench
Press and hold the Clamp button to manually clamp the torque wrench onto the drill pipe.
The button displays a white backlight when active.
Press Auto to toggle automatic torque wrench mode during makeup operations.
Brake
Press the On, Auto, or Off button to set the top drive brake mode.
Trip Tank Pump

Press the Start or Stop button to control the trip tank pump motor.
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21 Tripping
Speed and Torque Controls

Press Drill Speed or Drill Torque to display its keypad and define a maximum value.

Press the blue arrow up or down buttons to incrementally increase or decrease the values.

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Power Slip Controls
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See Chapter 15, titled "Power Slips” for more information.
Press Open or Close to control the power slips as needed. Alternatively, use the discrete
switch located on the operator workstation’s left control panel.
PWR SLIPS
OPEN CLOSE
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21 Tripping

V-DAQ™ 22
Operator Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-3
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-4
22 V-DAQ™
V-DAQ™
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This section contains only the main V-DAQ screens
associated with the Sakhalin Lunskoye rig. See MD Totco
document number 42TM62-20, titled “V-DAQ System V
Data Acquisition User’s Manual” for more information.
Operator Screen
Press My Tools --> VDAQ to display the VDAQ operator screen.
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22 V-DAQ™
Navigation
Press the Screens button located in the bottom left corner of the main VDAQ operator
screen to display the screen selection menu.
Press Amphion to return to the Amphion™ operator interface screen.
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See MD Totco document number 42TM62-20, titled
“V-DAQ System V Data Acquisition User’s Manual” for
more information.

Well Control 23
Tool Ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-3
Operator Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-3

Pressure Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-3
Mud Pump Displays and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-3
Total Strokes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-3
Total SPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-3
Individual Strokes Per Minute (SPM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-4
Group SPM Values and Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-4
23 Well Control
Well Control
Tool Ownership
The Well Control screen contains controls for the mud pumps. Assume ownership from
the mud pump tool screen to enable controls as needed. See section titled "Tool
Ownership" on page 2-20, and Chapter 13, titled "Mud Pumps” for more information.
Operator Screen
Press My Tools --> Well Control to display the Well Control operator screen.
Pressure Gauges
Cement, annulus, and standpipe pressure gauges and readings located along the left side
of the screen display their current values.
Mud Pump Displays and Controls

Total Strokes
Displays the total cumulative strokes for all active mud pumps since the last time the
counter was zeroed. Press Reset to zero the total strokes counter.
Total SPM
Displays the total cumulative strokes per minute value for all active mud pumps.
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Individual Strokes Per Minute (SPM)

A digital reading for each mud pump displays its current SPM value.
Press the appropriate mud pump’s SPM button to display its speed reference (setpoint)
keypad.
Define a new SPM value, then press Set to confirm the value and close the keypad.
Group SPM Values and Assignments

Press the Group 1 SPM button to display its keypad and define a new Group SPM value.
Press the appropriate mud pump’s Group 1 - Assign or Deassign button to include the
pump in the active group.
Press the Group 1 - Start or Stop to begin running all pumps assigned to the group at the
user-defined speed.
Press Zero Throttle to reduce all Group 1 mud pump motor speeds to zero.

Zone Management System (ZMS) 24
Operator Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-3

Tool Ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-3
ZMS System Lockout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-3
Equipment Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-4
Equipment Lockout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-5
ZMS Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-6

24 Zone Management System (ZMS)
Operator Screen
Press My Tools --> ZMS to display the default ZMS Equipment Override screen.
See section titled "Equipment Override" on page 24-4.
Tool Ownership
Release ownership of the appropriate tool to use ZMS controls. For safety reasons, the
operator that has ownership of the tool cannot also engage its override. This requires
cooperation between the operator of the encroaching equipment and the operator of the
equipment being encroached upon to actively consent and maintain the decision to enable
movement. See section titled "Tool Ownership Controls and Status" on page 2-4.
ZMS System Lockout

A red Zone Management System Locked Out display indicates that ZMS is shut off. All
tools have the ability to move in any direction at their maximum speed and distance limits,
without regard to other tools in their path.
Shut ZMS off using the keyswitch, which is located on the door of MTC #1 (multi-tool
control cabinet).
Use ZMS controls with extreme caution. The tools ignore

one another when ZMS is not enabled. Tools can enter
zones already occupied and collide with other tools.
Significant risk of equipment damage and danger to
personnel exists when an override is engaged. Failure to
observe and follow proper safe working procedures could
result in serious or fatal injury to personnel, significant
equipment damage, and extended rig down time.
42V-E8427-01 24-3
Equipment Override
Press My Tools --> ZMS to display the default ZMS Override screen. Return to this
screen at any time by pressing Override.
Equipment overrides can be used to move equipment into zones where ZMS would
normally prevent movement. Operators can engage the override by using touchscreen
controls or the workstation control panel’s push button.
Use equipment override controls with extreme caution. The

tool ignores ZMS interlocks when its override is engaged,
allowing it to enter a zone already occupied or collide with
another tool. Significant risk of equipment damage and
danger to personnel exists when an override is engaged.
Failure to follow safe work procedures could result in
Press the appropriate tool button to engage that tool’s ZMS override.

24
Equipment Lockout
Press the Lock Out button located at the top of the ZMS screen to display the ZMS
Equipment Lockout screen.
Use equipment lockouts (not ZMS lockout) to remove a tool from ZMS calculations (to
perform maintenance, for example). Tools locked out cannot receive “enable” signals from
ZMS, and therefore cannot be moved (except in maintenance mode). The tool becomes
invisible to all other ZMS participants; other tools can enter zones occupied by locked out
equipment and collide with them.
Press the appropriate tool’s Normal or Locked Out button to disengage (Normal) or
engage (Locked Out) equipment lockout.
Locking out a tool using equipment lockout does not

ensure that the tool will not move. Locked out tools can be
moved if the tool is in maintenance mode, or if ZMS is
locked out (shut off; see below). Never use ZMS Lockout to
disable a tool for maintenance purposes. Proper lockout/
tag out procedures for electrical and hydraulic systems
must be followed before performing tool maintenance.
42V-E8427-01 24-5
ZMS Menu
Press the ZMS button located on the main menu bar to display its tool menu.

on page 2-13.

See section titled "Equipment

Override" on page 24-4.

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What are the main features and equipment described in the manual?

What are the main features and equipment described in the manual?

What safety procedures are outlined in the manual?

What safety procedures are outlined in the manual?

Amphion™

Information in this manual is subject to change without notice.

Chapter 1: General Information

Chapter 2: Amphion™ Overview

Lost Communication to Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Chapter 5: Chairs (Workstations)

Chapter 10: Foxhole

Chapter 11: Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU)

Tool Ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-3

Chapter 12: Mud Bucket

Chapter 13: Mud Pumps

Chapter 14: Mud System

Chapter 15: Power Slips

Chapter 16: Racker

Chapter 17: Rotary Support Table (RST)

Chapter 18: Roughneck

Travel Home Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-43

Chapter 19: Stand Building

Chapter 20: Top Drive System (TDS)

Chapter 21: Tripping

Chapter 22: V-DAQ™

Chapter 23: Well Control

Chapter 24: Zone Management System (ZMS)

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

The warning symbol indicates a definite risk of

General System Safety Practices

Isolate energy sources before beginning work.

1-2 National Oilwell Varco

Proper Use of Equipment

1-4 National Oilwell Varco

Main Features and Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

Driller’s Cabin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4

Front-Entry Chair (FEC) Workstations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5

Tool Controllers and IP Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8

Operator Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9

Tool Ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-21

Additional Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-22

System Topology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-24

Main Features and Equipment

System 5 Data Acquisition (V-DAQ™) module

Automated Drawworks System (ADS-10D)

Top Drive System (TDS-8SA)

Rotary Support Table (RST)

Zone Management System (ZMS)

RigSense™ and System 5 Data Acquisition (V-DAQ™)

Pipe Racking System (PRS-8i)

Horizontal Pipe Conveyor (HPC)

Hydraulic Cathead (HC26-EV)

Automated Roughneck (AR4500)

Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU)

Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) System

Motor Control Center (MCC)

Integrated Control & Safety System/Process Control System (ICSS/PCS)

Mud Control (pass-through data only)

Choke control Fire and gas