TesTORK w i r e l e ss to r q u e m o n i to r i n g s ys t e m

System Requirements
Computer
Industrial computer certified for hazardous locations
Certified for UL/CSA Class 1, Div 1 or CE/ATEX Zone 1
15 Active Color Ultra-Hibrite display (1024 x 768)
Input Voltage 85-260 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Ports
- UL & CSA certified - RS232 (IS barrier protected), USB (barriers protected) and
Ethernet (IS barrier protected)
- CE/ATEX Zone 1 RS232 (IS barrier protected), USB &Ethernet (Exd connectors)
Operating temp limits -40C to + 65C
Software: TesTORK, Microsoft Windows XP Pro Office, Roxio CD writer, Adobe
Acrobat reader, WinZip
Stainless Steel Mounting Kit with tilt and swivel capabilities, sun-visor system
Dimensions and Weight
- CSA/UL Computer: 17-1/2 x 21 x 7, 65lbs
- ATEX Computer: 28-1/2 x 22 x 14-1/2, 102lbs

Wireless Torque and Tension Sub

Installed between CDS and Top Drive
Connections: API 6-5/8 Regular Pin up and Box down
Measures and transmits Torque and Tension values
Certified for UL/CSA Class 1, Div 1 or CE/ATEX Zone 1 hazardous locations
Battery Powered (6 D Lithium cells for Tension and 6 D Lithium cells for Torque)
Specifications
- Primary Load Rating 500 short ton - API 8C
- Torque Measurement 0-50,000 ft-lb
- Battery life 50 days continuous use
- Transmitter 2.4 GHz, (line of site 150 ft)
- Operating temp limits -40C to + 65C
- Weight 500 lb approx.
- Dimensions 28 length x 18 diameter
- Calibration Error on the Torque and Tension Gauges are 1% at any given load

Torque, Tension and Position Receiver

Receives Torque, Tension and RPM signal. Sends data to computer via hardwired
RS232 link. Also outputs Analog Signals (4-20mA) for Torque and Tension
Located on drill floor or in the control room
Certified for UL/CSA Class 1, Div 1 or CE/ATEX Zone 1 hazardous locations
Connected to Computer via RS232 and connected wirelessly to Torque & Tension Sub
and Position Transmitter
Specifications:
- Input voltage 85-260 VAC, 50/60 Hz
- Receiver 2.4 GHz, (line of site 150 ft.)
- Operating temp limits -40C to + 65C
- Weight 64 lbs approximately
- Dimensions 12-1/2 x 13-1/2 x 22

Position Transmitter
Receives RPM signal from pickup and sends wirelessly to Receiver
Located close to RPM Pickup on CDS
Certified for UL/CSA Class 1, Div 1 or CE/ATEX Zone 1 hazardous locations
Battery Powered, 6 D Lithium cells
Connected to RPM Ring via IS barriers with 6ft. cord and wirelessly to Receiver
Specifications:
- 20 days continuous use
- Transmitter 2.4 GHz Temp limits: -40 to +65C (Storage -55 to +90C)
- Weight 25 lbs approximately
- Dimensions 25 x 6 x 5-1/2

KEY OPERATING REQUIREMENTS

Anti-rotation Brackets The torque sub diameter is 18 and Anti-rotation bracket has to provide clearance for the Torque Sub.
Torque Subs are made of stainless steel and it is important to ensure proper break in and doping of threads for power tight make-up.
Torque Sub is assembled with CDS tool in shop prior to transport to wellsite.
TESCO, TesTORK, Casing Drive System, CDS and THE DRILLING INNOVATION COMPANY are trademarks of Tesco Corporation. Microsoft and Windows XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries. Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. WinZip is a registered trademark of WinZip International LLC.

Corporate Headquarters
3993 W. Sam Houston Parkway N.
Suite 100
Houston, Texas 77043 U.S.A.
Phone: 1.877.TESCO77 (8372677)
Email: marketing@tescocorp.com
www.tescocorp.com
www.tescoparts.com

2011 Tesco Corporation. All rights reserved. Due to ongoing product development, all specifications are subject to change without notice.

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TesTORK
Wireless Torque/Turn Monitoring System

COMPUTERIZED
WIRELESS TORQUE/TURN
MONITORING SYSTEM FOR
USE WITH TESCO CASING
DRIVE SYSTEM (CDS)
AND TOP DRIVES OF ANY
MANUFACTURER

ESCOs TesTORKTM Wireless torque monitoring

system combines state-of-the-art wireless
connectivity with the latest computer
technology that permits accurate monitoring of both
torques and turns when making up connections with
top drive systems using TESCOs revolutionary Casing
Drive System. This system is field proven and used
exclusively by experienced TESCO technicians, and is
suitable for operations with virtually all top drive
systems. This system is independent of any top drive
signals. The system offers accuracy, ease of use, quick
rig up/rig down times, and provides the highest level
of quality assurance for connection assembly and
performance.

T h e d r i l l i n g i n n o v at i o n c o m pa n y TM

TesTORK w i r e l e ss to r q u e m o n i to r i n g s ys t e m

FEATURES OF TesTORK

benefits OF TesTORK

Torque Turn
system components:
SYSTEM
FEATURES
AND BENEFITS

The system is easily portable and allows the TTS box can

CF-29
computer:
Panasonic
Torque Sub load
rating notebook
500 short ton per
API 8C.
- Multiple functions keyboard, mouse and touch Torque
Measurement 0- 50,000 ft-lb.
screen.
- Water
and isdustproof
selfand
contained
case.
Torque
Calibration
factory certified
easily checked
on rig floor
- Military field approved.
with
a
rig
tong
and
calibrated
load
cell.
- Zone 2 approved.
Controls
Premium connection monitoring includes automatic detection and
- Computer
multiple
keyboard, mouse and
marking
of torque has
shoulders,
as wellfunctions
as delta torque.
touch-screen.
Alarms
occur when make-up criteria are not met.
- Has manual start, remote manual start and auto start.
- Connections
can be
forceeasy
passed
the T/T system
Instant
joint recall capability
permits
review ofbut
connection
prompts for an explanation to be inserted for that
assembly.
connection for later reference.
- Screen
can give
be zoomed
portiontorque
of any
Top
drive controls
the abilityintoon
holdany
maximum
to connection
ensure
record to view details during the job or afterward from
connection
metal seal engagement.
the CD copy.
Post job documentation report on CD format.
Data
Computer
has multiple full function keyboard and mouse.
Recording
- Torque vs. turns and vs. time.
Combined
torque and tension data is an excellent tool for monitoring
- RPM from an independent RPM ring installed on the CDS
torque
duringsample
reamingrate
operations
andsetin up
getting
casing
to bottom.
- Signal
can be
to 100
times/sec.
- Records torque with both time and turns at the same time
Display
options
assist
technicians
in
assuring
proper
connection
or independently.
assembly:
- Joint counts are made automatically and comments can be
added to any joint for a later reference and once entered.
- - Display
options include monitoring torque vs. turns and torque vs.
Casing manufactures parameters are received from the
time.
and entered into the system before the job.
operator
Parameters can be modified any time during the job and
- Connections
not passing specified criteria (torque, turns, time)
the system ear marks the joint when the modification was
require
a forced
passreference.
by operator with a recorded explanation.
made
for later
- Automatically detects, marks shoulder and records delta
- Screen
has zoom feature for any portion of plot.
turn while recording premium casing connections.
- - Weight
on tool (tension)
is displayed.
Questionable
joints
are automatically flagged when
occurs outside preset parameters. Force pass
RPMmakeup
and
turns
are
recorded
from
an independent ring installed on
allows continuing but T/T system prompts for operator
the TESCO
Casing Drive
tools. joints are documented for later
comments
and System
the forced
reference and once entered cannot be altered.
Battery
power level displayed for quick reference.
- Generates data and Viewer files that are copied to a CD

Durable and reliable.

Easily portable.

be set in one place and the computer in another for the

- Panasonic CF-29 notebook computer & printer.
optimal position of the operator.
- TTS Box.
System meets safety standards for Class 1 Div 2 rating for
Junction box, signal splitter.
Key - Features
well site operations (Zone 2). A Zone 1 TesTORK system is
- Cables.
Computerized
torque monitor systems combined with wireless
available, suitable for offshore service.
- Load cell.
The TTS can be operated on all Top Drive applications.
- RPM ring.
connectivity
between components.
In addition, this system can operated with conventional
Single person operation
Fully
portable
certified with
for CSA/UL
1 or systems
casing running tongs.
ThefieldTTS
willsystem
operate
all Class
top1/Div
drive
(hydraulic,
CE/ATEX
Zone 1.AC electric and DC electric).

Optimum torques are obtained by the Top Drive limit

control. There is no need for the conventional dump valve
operated with power tongs.
Controls and data recording provide for good audit trail of
connection make-up.

A running tally of casing run is achieved by entering the

casing length when prompted by the system, If a joint
connection fails it will not be added into the string.
Automatic flagging allows an accurate history and diary of
make-up events and prevents loss of discrepancy data and
once flagged data cannot be altered.
Reports in Imperial or SI units.

post job for the operator hard copies can be printed from
the CD or the TTS.

Torque calibration occurs at the floor and connection

Accuracy:
level and can be done in approximately 10 minutes.
The T/T system is calibrated using an independent load
cell on the back up tongs at the beginning of the job and Software accounts for any angle on backup line for
calibration.
at intervals determined at the job site. This is a standard
practice also used for calibrating Top Drive Torques.

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Benefits
Operating efficiency with fast rig up and rig down times. No cables
to rig to torque or position sensor. Transmitter and receiver can be
separated by up to 150 ft. Transmission at UHF frequencies avoids
interference in RF rich environments.
Torque sub sensor is calibrated in laboratory and measurements are very
accurate. If necessary torques can be verified on rig floor. The torque sub
can be used to check accuracy of top drive torques used on drillers panel.
Can be used in CE/ATEX Zone 1 or Class 1/Div. 1 hazardous areas.
Quality is enhanced as connections not passing pre-specified assembly
criteria (torque, turns, time) require a forced pass by operator with a
recorded comment.
For premium connections, automatic marking and reporting of shoulder
delta torques facilitate rapid evaluation.
Questionable joints are automatically flagged when makeup occurs
outside preset parameters. Connections can be force passed but the
system prompts the operator to document comments, which cannot
be changed after the connection is passed. Comments can also be later
added.
Accurate tension data aids in reaming operations.
Data Recording and Resolution
Data recorded includes torque vs. turns and torque vs. time, individually
or in combination. RPM is recorded.
Standard system uses proximity sensors that measure 120 pulses per
turn, where every pulse is equal to 3 degrees rotation. Higher resolution
using an encoder providing approximately 4,000 pulses per revolution is
also available.
Joints are counted automatically and a running tally is provided. Joints
including a failed connection make-up will not be added, preserving
an accurate tally.
Comments may be added for any joint.
Pipe parameters are entered into the system prior to the start of a job
and modified anytime thereafter. A changed parameter is flagged.
System generates data and viewer files that are copied to a CD for post
job record. Hard copies can be printed from either the computer or CD.
Automatic flagging provides an accurate history and diary of the jobs
and prevents loss of discrepancy data for later reference.
Data can be reported in Imperial or SI units.

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