Surface Interface Box (SIB)
The Surface Interface Box is a complete MWD mud pulse decoding and data distribution system. The unit incorporates sophisticated filtering techniques for reliable data decoding in high noise environments from the Standpipe Pressure Transducer.
The unit also provides support for a Rig Floor Display and WITS connectivity, including and Ethernet connection. The SIB is directly compatible with the Geolink surface and downhole system, and is supplied in a robust, modular case for reliable field use.
- Digitally adjustable internal filter clock
- Direct Standpipe Pressure measurement o/p
- Internal/external pump synchronisation
- USB Interface to PC
- WITS Serial and Ethernet support
- Adjustable low-pass filters
- RFD and Depth Tracking Unit interfaces
- Robust modular units
- Intrinsically safe sensor inputs
| Value | Units | Comments | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I/O Peripheral | ASCII Terminal | ||||
| Input Transducers | Standpipe Pressure Transducer | 4-20mA | |||
| Pump Proximity Switches | IS | ||||
| Output | Thermal Printer/Data Interfaces | ||||
| Digital display – SPP | |||||
| Digital display – Pump Strokes | |||||
| Functions | Data decoding and distribution | ||||
| RFD Communication | |||||
| Depth Acquisition (DTU Comms) | |||||
| Signal Filtering | |||||
| WITS Communication |
| Value | Units | Comments | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Voltage | 110 – 240 | VAC | (50/60Hz) | ||
| Hazardous Area Protection | IS Circuits | Intrinsically Safe barriers used for all Hazardous Area connections | |||
| Interfaces | 5 x Serial RS-232 | RFD, WITS, Printer, DTU, PC, Spare | |||
| 1 x Parallel LPT | Parallel printer, PC Control | ||||
| 1 x Ethernet | WITS Server | ||||
| 1x USB | PC Data Interchange | ||||
| 1 x Test Connector | Internal signals |
| Value | Units | Comments | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | -20 to 50 | °C | |||
| -4 to 122 | °F | ||||
| Storage Temperature | -20 to 70 | °C | |||
| -4 to 158 | °F | ||||
| Vibration | 5 | g rms | 50 – 1000Hz |
We provide a responsive repair, calibration and product support service. Our highly experienced and knowledgeable personnel are available to troubleshoot or repair equipment, and provide general product technical assistance.
If you need effective sensor support for your business contact
support@azimuthmwd.com for more information.