AM5K Manual Standard 2023-May-08
AM5K Manual Standard 2023-May-08
AM5K Manual Standard 2023-May-08
COMBINED DEPTH/TENSION
MEASUREMENT DEVICE
Zone 2 - Class 1 Div 2
For Open & Cased Hole or
Cased Hole E-Line Logging
STANDARD CONFIGURATIONS
1.0 GENERAL
2.0 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
3.0 OPERATION
3.1 Head on Cable Installation
3.2 Cable Installation
3.3 Cable Removal Load
3.4 Changing Load Pin While Downhole
3.5 Changing Configuration Between Open Hole and Case Hold
3.6 Installing the Deep Grooved Tension Wheel
3.7 System Operation
3.8 Bearing Seal Retainer
4.0 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
4.1 - 4.3 Pre-Job Check, Maintenance
4.4 Assembly/Disassembly Procedures
4.4.5 Encoder Mount & Top Guide Wheel Removal
4.4.6 Installing Load Axle
5.0 OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES
5.1 Shipping Case AM5KM198
5.2 AM5KA090 Drip Pan Kit
5.3 AM5KA239 Adjustable Guide Roller Kit
5.4 550 Wheels AM5KK650
5.5 650 Wheels AM5KK650
5.6 AM5KA140 Lower Arm Mount
5.7 AM5KA243B Overhead Arm Mount Asep Autospooler
5.8 Backup Load Pin
6.0 CERTIFICATION DOCUMENTS
6.1 - 6.6 Certificates
6.7 Safety labels
7.0 BILL OF MATERIALS
7.1 AMSK Measuring Head Standard Config
8.0 DRAWINGS & SPECIFICATIONS
8.1 Measuring Head assembly
8.2 Magnetic Mark Detector
8.3 Load Pin
8.4 Encoder
8.5 Backup Odometer
NOTE - The safe ambient temperature operating range for this equipment is -20
to 40C or -4 to 104F.
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Do not exceed the tension limit specified for this device in this manual.
Training - Operators shall be trained in the proper and safe use of the device.
Electric Shock - Depending on the equipment being used, both AC and DC current
may be present. Conductive fluids and chemicals are frequently used in wellsite
operations. Use extra caution when working with BenchMark equipment and follow
manufacturer warnings to avoid electric shock. Do not separate any electrical
connector while powered in a hazardous area. Separate only when power is removed,
and/or in a safe area.
The safe ambient temperature operating range for this equipment is -20 to 40C or -4 to
104F.
Installation Instructions - Install measuring device onto the spooling mechanism per
the unit manufacturer instructions. Take care to avoid pinching or cutting electrical
cables when the measuring device moves during the spooling operation.
Be sure to properly thread the wire through the device to prevent the wire from rubbing
the frame during operation. The Table of Contents of this manual will list where the
threading procedure is located.
Use every precaution to keep a safe distance from dangerous equipment when it is in
operation. Never approach the measuring device while the cable drum is turning.
Prior to the Call please gather the following information. It will be needed by the
support technician to help diagnose the problem.
Contact Information
Website: www.BenchMarkWireline.com
Email: mail@benchmarkwireline.com
Phone: +1-281-346-4300 ask for Tech Support
Fax: +1-281-246-4301
NOTE: Only stock the Load Pin/Axle and Encoder being used in the current measure
head. A complete list is found in sections 8.3 and 8.4.
Heads manufactured before Sep 2013 did not have bearing seal retainers. We have
since installed retainers on the bearings installed in the AM5KA137 and AM5KA164.
The part numbers for these wheels have been changed to AM5KA247 and AM5KA364.
Visit section 7.3 to see pictures of the new wheels.
• Clamp the head over the wire, close it and insert the locking pin.
• Connect Encoder and Load Pin cables to the Measuring Head and panel.
• Begin operations.
Device opens
Easy cable installation and removal by removing a single pin.
The AM5K Measuring Head uses dual spring-loaded Measuring Wheels to measure
the amount of wireline moving to and from the borehole. The Measuring Wheels are
coupled to one or 2 Optical Encoders that transmit electrical signals via a cable to the
Hoistman’s Panel and/or logging computer. An independently powered magnetic
Encoder is used for back up depth indication.
The hardened Measuring Wheels are 2.0000 ft. (.609600 m) in circumference. Springs
are used to hold the Measuring Wheels in contact with the wireline. The springs are
sized to provide the appropriate friction between the wheels and wireline. The frame
members are anodized 6061-T6 aluminum.
Under ideal conditions without magnetic marks, the Measuring Heads have an
accuracy of +/- 3 m in 3000 m (10 ft in 10,000 ft.). With magnetic marks and accurate
line stretch calculations, an accuracy of .3 m in 3000 m (1 ft in 10,000 ft) can be
achieved. The Hoistman’s Panel is required to fully utilize the mark detection and
stretch correction algorithms.
As wireline tension increases, the small offset creates a corresponding bending force
on the strain-gauged Load Axle. An electronic signal is transmitted via cable to the
Hoistman’s Panel and/or logging computer representing wireline tension. A Calibrate
Resistor is included in the Load Pin to send out a signal to calibrate the computer
system.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS:
WEIGHT: 58 lbs 26.3 kg
LENGTH: 26.5” 673.10 mm
HEIGHT: 10.8” 274.32 mm
WIDTH: 15.3” 388.62 mm
MAXIMUM TENSION: 25,000 lbs 11,339.80 kg
MEASURING WHEEL SIZE: 24.0” 609.60 mm
CABLE SIZES: .190” to .875” diameter (4.82 mm to
22.22 mm)
CABLE BEND OVER TENSION WHEEL: 2.5 – 7.5 degrees (depends on cable)
Minimal or no effects on magnetic
marks
Install a C-clamp across the top and bottom frames as shown in the drawing below.
The ratchet strap can be installed in a similar way.
Tighten the C-clamp until the load is removed from the retaining pin. Remove the
retaining pin then loosen and remove the C-clamp.
A Measuring Head configured for open hole will typically contain a Magnetic Mark
Detector and a second Encoder. Cased hole operations rarely require a Magnetic
Mark Detector and typically use only one Encoder.
If the head is configured for open hole, no changes are required to run it on a cased
hole unit. The Magnetic Mark Detector may be removed if there are no plans to use
the head on an open hole any time soon.
The cased hole head can be configured with a different wear plate. The cased hole
wear plate is thicker and stepped on one end to keep the line from riding near the top
of the wheels. This can occur when going in the hole with a small cable (7/32") with a
very light load. The open hole wear plate is flat. Both plates are made from hardened
tool steel. The wear plate is mounted on the upper frame above the measure wheels.
Part number for the open hole wear plate is: AM5KM034
Part number for the cased hole wear plate is: AM5KM074
To remove the Magnetic Mark Detector, refer to item 12 on the parts list.
Remove the 4 screws holding the detector in place then remove the detector.
To install a Magnetic Mark Detector simply reverse this procedure.
To remove Encoder, remove the 4 screws securing the Encoder Adapter to the head.
Remove the Encoder and Adapter.
Remove the Coupling from the Measuring Wheel shaft.
The normal shallow grooved wheel can be used at high loads for short pull durations
but should not be used when loads exceed 10,000 lbs for an extended period.
To install the deep grooved Tension Wheel, replace the standard shallow grooved
Tension Wheel with the deep grooved Tension Wheel. The Load Pin does not need to
be changed. To account for the decreased bend angle of the cable, the Load Cell
Angle value will need to be changed when using this wheel.
Ensure that the slot in the bushing of the Tension Wheel is aligned with the roll pin on
the side of the frame. The roll pin is only installed on one side of the frame and it
needs to be inserted in the slot.
Also ensure that the grease hole in the Tension Wheel is installed on the opposite side
of the Load Pin amplifier.
The deep grooved Wheel Assembly can be ordered by part number AM5KA073. The
shallow grooved Tension Wheel Assembly can be order by part number AM5KA063.
Value for shallow grooved Tension Wheel with standard Load Pin.
Value for deep grooved Tension Wheel with standard Load Pin.
A special set of wheels is required for line sizes greater than .490”.
Make sure line is lying slack and head is free to move. Press the Ten Zero Cal
button and Tension Value should read “0”.
Press the Ten Cal button and tension should read the value indicated in section 3.6.2.
At this point, the system is ready to log. Watch for visual indications of problems such
as excessive vibration, wheel or roller slippage or lockups that signify bearing or shaft
failures, or cable tracking problems.
• Verify that the AM5K is properly and securely attached to the Spooling Arm.
Several different mounting kits are available for different types of Spooling Arms.
• Verify that the Depth Measuring Wheels are clean and that no groove has been
worn into the Measuring Wheel surface. Check the Measuring and Guide
Wheels for looseness, play, out-of-roundness, worn or rough sounding bearings,
or other mechanical conditions that could affect measurement accuracy.
Ensure that the wheel bearings inner race is not spinning on the shaft or that the
shaft is not spinning in the bushings.
• Verify that all fasteners are tight, and the ball lock pushpin is secure. Verify that
the Encoder, Electronic Load Pin, and backup counter cable are installed and
properly routed. Verify that the Depth System is working by turning the wheel
and observing the Hoistman’s Panel and backup display unit to indicate cable
movement. The Hoistman’s Panel and backup display should measure 2 ft for
each rotation of the wheel. If more than one Encoder is installed, check both
Encoders by turning each wheel and verifying that the Hoistman’s Panel will
read 2 ft for each rotation of either wheel.
Manually rotate each wheel by hand to verify its condition. Inspect the Depth
Measuring Wheels for signs of abnormal wear, diameter changes, or shaft/bearing play
that can affect measurement accuracy. The wheel should be replaced if it is grooved
more than .005". The wheel should be 7.639 / 7.640" (194 mm) in diameter with a 24"
circumference (609.6 mm).
Inspect the Tension Wheel for signs of abnormal wear, diameter changes, or shaft and
bearing play that could affect tension measurement accuracy. The shallow groove
Tension Wheel (item 33 in section 7.0 of this manual) should be 5" in diameter at the
bottom of the groove. It should be replaced if it is worn more than .010".
The deep grooved Tension Wheel (item 33 in section 7.0 of this manual) should be
4.375" in diameter at the bottom of groove. It should be replaced if it is worn more than
.010".
Inspect the 2 grooved Guide Wheels on either side of the Tension Wheel (items 34 in
section 7.0 of this manual). They should be 4" (101.6 mm) in diameter (bottom of
groove). They should be replaced if they are worn more than .010".
NOTE: If the Tension Wheels or Guide Wheels mentioned above are worn more than
.010”, the tension reading will be less than the actual line tension. The amount of error
is relative to the amount of wear.
Grease all the wheels and bearings that are fitted with a flush mount grease fitting (see
following diagram). Use a waterproof marine grade grease. An inverted grease nozzle
(p/n AM5KP130) is supplied with each head. This nozzle will fit any standard grease
gun.
On the later model heads, the wheels are keyed onto the shaft and can be removed
simply by removing the screw holding the wheel to the shaft.
On earlier model heads, the wheels are pressed on to the shaft. The lower snap ring
between the wheel and the bearing must first be removed. Pull the wheel and shaft
from the mount. Reassemble in the opposite order. The bearing should also be
replaced at this time.
If the backup display is counting backward (i.e. counting negative when going down
hole), simply rotate the Pickup 180 degrees to change the direction.
Reinstall the Encoder with O-rings (item 98) and tighten it to the Encoder mount (item
6). Next tighten the plug.
Using a pair of vice grips, grab the end of the pin and pull on it.
Use a hook to pull the spring out far enough to remove the screwdriver being careful
not to bend the spring.
Re-assemble in reverse order making sure the slot in the bearing lines up with the anti-
rotation screw hole (if equipped).
NOTE: Wheels come in a variety of colors and materials.
Insert the Tension Wheel into the frame. Make sure the slotted hole in the Tension
Wheel bushing is on the same side as the roll pin hole in the frame and the grease hole
is on the opposite side.
Use a bolt in place of the Load Pin to hold the wheel in place. Use an Allen wrench or
other long tool to align the hole in the bearing with the slotted hole in the frame.
Insert a 3/16” x 1/2” long roll pin into the hole. Do not use a longer roll pin as it will bind
the wheel.
Drive in the roll pin flush with the frame. Make sure the wheel can freely slide up
and down in the frame.
Remove the bolt and install the Load Pin. Align the notch in the Load Pin with the flat
side on the frame.
This kit includes Guide Wheels and a Tension Wheel grooved to fit wirelines from .500”
up to .550” diameter.
The kit includes 6 steel Guide Wheels. It replaces the 2 steel Guide Wheels and 4
plastic Guide Wheels on the standard head. A new Tension Wheel is also included.
The kit includes 6 steel Guide Wheels. It replaces the 2 steel Guide Wheels and 4
plastic Guide Wheels on the standard head. A new Tension Wheel is also included.
A kit is available to add a secondary Load Pin to the AM5K to provide a backup tension
reading. This feature increases the reliability of the Measuring Head by providing the
wireline tension reading from 2 different sources.
The secondary Load Pin is installed as an axle to one of the Guide Wheels that
position the cable through the main Tension Wheel. The primary Load Pin is inserted
through the main Tension Wheel and is used to provide the primary tension reading.
The Load Pins are strain gauged and provide a resistance change as they are loaded.
Current through the strain gauge will vary in proportion to the load. This varying
current signal is connected to a display panel that calculates the actual tension and
displays in in either pounds or KG on the LCD display.
The load on the Guide Wheel is approximately ½ of the load on the main Tension
Wheel but this is accounted for in the display panel.
NOTE: Heads manufactured before Sep 2013 did not have bearing seal retainers.
We have since installed retainers on the bearings installed in the AM5KA137 and
AM5KA164. The part numbers for these wheels have been changed to AM5KA247
and AM5KA364. Visit 7.3 to see pictures of the new wheels.
Mechanical
The mark detector will work in both the original housing pn AMS1M022 and the AM5K
versions using pn AM5KM029. The PC board is potted to prevent damage from shock,
vibration, or humidity.
Power
Input power is 9 - 30vdc at 100ma max.
Outputs
Digital line driver out for strong & strong\ also weak & weak\ where a weak mark is 4
gauss or less and a strong mark is greater than 4.1 gauss measured 0.10 inch from
cable surface. The signals are a +5vdc digital pulse. A digitized 0-5vdc representation
of the analog signal is provided.
Performance
Operating temperature -40 to +120 F compensated and stable. Storage temperature -
60 to +180 F.
Magnetic mark detection at cable line speeds of 1 to 1000 feet per minute.
Auto Cal feature removes offset of the electronics and any constant magnetic field less
than 1 gauss every 100ms. If in a greater field, it will auto calibrate every 11 seconds.
Detection of apparent zero gauss (at high/low crossing) is within 0.1 inch and
repeatable so any error is not accumulative.
TENSION SPECIFICATIONS:
Proprietary circuit board which buffers the Load Pin signals and provides a 3mv/v
output
Take Adequate Precautions when Installing the Load Pin to Avoid the Risk of
Mechanical Damage
TENSION SPECIFICATIONS:
Proprietary circuit board which amplifies the Load Pin signals and provides a 1.5v
differential output.
Take Adequate Precautions when Installing the Load Pin to Avoid the Risk of
Mechanical Damage.
TENSION SPECIFICATIONS:
Proprietary circuit board which buffers the Load Pin signals and provides a 3mv/v
output
Take Adequate Precautions when Installing the Load Pin to Avoid the Risk of
Mechanical Damage.
TENSION SPECIFICATIONS:
Proprietary circuit board which buffers the Load Pin signals and provides a 3mv/v
output
Take Adequate Precautions when Installing the Load Pin to Avoid the Risk of
Mechanical Damage.
Proprietary circuit board which buffers the Load Pin signals and provides a 3mv/v
output
Take Adequate Precautions when Installing the Load Pin to Avoid the Risk of
Mechanical Damage.
TENSION SPECIFICATIONS:
Proprietary circuit board which buffers the Load Pin signals and provides a 3mv/v
output
Take Adequate Precautions when Installing the Load Pin to Avoid the Risk of
Mechanical Damage.
TENSION SPECIFICATIONS:
BenchMark proprietary circuit board which amplifies the strain gauge signal and
provides a 4-20ma current loop output.
4 ma = 0 lbs (0kg)
12 ma = 10,000 lbs (4,536 kg) – shunt cal
20 ma = 20,000 lbs (9,072 kg)
Take Adequate Precautions when Installing the Load Pin to Avoid the Risk of
Mechanical Damage.
TENSION SPECIFICATIONS:
Take Adequate Precautions when Installing the Load Pin to Avoid the Risk of
Mechanical Damage.
Specifications
Pin Out
A - A
C - A\
B - B
E - B\
D - +5 to +15 vdc
F - Gnd
G - Case
Specifications
Pin Out
E - A
C - A\
G - B
D - B\
A - +5 to +15 vdc
B - Gnd
F - Case
Specifications
Pin Out
A - A
C - A\
B - B
E - B\
D - +5 to +15 vdc
F - Gnd
G - Case
Specifications
Pin Out
A - A
H - A\
B - B
I - B\
D - +5 to +15 vdc
F - Gnd
G - Case
Specifications
Pin Out
E - A
C - A\
G - B
D - B\
A - +5 to +15 vdc
B - Gnd
F - Case
Specifications
Pin Out
A - A
C - A\
B - B
E - B\
D - +5 to +15 vdc
F - Gnd
G - Case
Specifications
Pin Out
E - A
C - A\
G - B
D - B\
A - +5 to +15 vdc
B - Gnd
F - Case
Specifications
512-780 Pulses per revolution - Dual Resolution
+5 to +15 vdc power
Differential Quadrature output (A - A not, B - B not)
Pin Out
A - A
C - A\
B - B
E - B\
D - +5 to +15 vdc
F - Gnd
G - Case
Specifications
Pin Out
A - A
H - A\
B - B
I - B\
D - +5 to +15 vdc
F - Gnd
G - Case
Specifications
Pin Out
A - A
C - A\
B - B
E - B\
D - +5 to +15 vdc
F - Gnd
G - Case
Specifications
Pin Out
A - A
C - A\
B - B
E - B\
D - +5 to +15 vdc
F - Gnd
G - Case
Specifications
Pin Out
A - A
C - A\
B - B
E - B\
D - +5 to +15 vdc
F - Gnd
G - Case
Specifications
Pin Out
A - A
H - A\
B - B
I - B\
D - +5 to +15 vdc
F - Gnd
G - Case
Specifications
Pin Out
E - A
C - A\
G - B
D - B\
A - +5 to +15 vdc
B - Gnd
F - Case
Specifications
Pin Out
A - A
H - A\
B - B
I - B\
D - +5 to +15 vdc
F - Gnd
G - Case