vMonitor TM

Creating the Digital Oilfield

Optimizing your Oil & Gas Assets for over a Decade

Content

4 Introducing vMonitor
7 Our Clients
8 Measurement & Automation:
Transmitters

10 Measurement & Automation:

Wireless RTU & PLC

12 Measurement & Automation:

Gateways

14 Measurement & Automation:

Radios

16 Optimization & Applications:

Optilift System

18 SCADA:
TotalAccess

20 Flow Control:
Merla

22 Contact Us

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From the soaring temperatures of the Middle Eastern deserts, through to the freezing waters of the North
Sea, each new energy deposit comes with its own set of challenges. Plus, with the dilemmas of rising labor
costs and the shrinking numbers of skilled staff in many areas, asking your workforce to constantly monitor
your assets by hand not only puts them in harms way but also costs you money.

Introducing the Digital Oilfield,

Introducing vMonitor
Since 2002 vMonitor has been Creating the Digital Oilfield with
its range of hardware, software, sensors and more with over 4,000
wellheads currently under constant digital observation by the
vMonitor network.
Digital Oilfield Benefits
Increase Safety: vMonitor aims to limit risk in potentially dan-
gerous situations by automating processes that previously
needed physical interaction. vMonitors lineup of wireless tem-
perature, pressure, level and multivariable sensors send back a
constant stream of information 24/7 for up to five years with-
out even needing a battery check.
Improve Decision-Making: vMonitor takes the guesswork
out of making adjustments with data readily available from
a number of different sources over a previously unimaginable
time-scale with the new historian and TotalAccess suite 3.0.
Increase Production: vMonitor works with its clients to
find every last drop of performance. By using data from the
Optilift-ESP upgrade, clients have regularly increased produc-
tivity by as much as 5% annually.
Increase Security: With 128-bit encryption currently in place
on all wireless data your information is always secure. How se-
cure? Well, 128-bit encryption is roughly 309,485,009,821,345,0
68,724,781,056 times safer than 40-bit encryption which is still
very safe. Plus, theres still the unlikely chance of someone in-
tercepting the data first.
Decrease Cost: With innovative wireless technology used in
almost all vMonitor devices we take the hassles and cost out
of cabling, cable maintenance and potential cable failures.
Plus with a range of wireless frequencies and accessible net-
works vMonitor will find a solution to suit your needs and re-
gional or local laws.

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The Company
vMonitor
vMonitor is a ISO 9001 company that is a wholly owned subsidiary TM
of the Control and Applications Group in Abu Dhabi, United Arab
Emirates, with offices in The United States, India, Kuwait, Oman and
a number of countries in South America, Africa and Asia.
vMonitor has over 150 employees each with an average of over 15
years of Oil & Gas experience. Some of vMonitors clients include
Shell, Petroleum Development Oman, Kuwait Oil Company, PEMEX,
Chevron and Petronas Carigali.

The Concept
vMonitors concept of the Digital Oilfield utilizes innovative monitoring and automation solutions that combine cutting edge wireless
terminal units, wireless gateways and standalone software to help clients make important decisions and improve production.
The digital oilfield concept has been used to assist Petroleum Development Oman for many years to optimize their productions and
lower their overall CAPEX and OPEX by more than 30%. In Venezuela, PDVDSA has reduced their operating cost by more than 20% and
increased their production due to data optimization by 15% of gross production after vMonitor implemented a monitoring solution.

Optimization Measurement SCADA Flow

& Applications & Automation Software Control

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Creating the Digital Oilfield for more than a decade

2nd generation release of:
UCMP, vMBusX and also the
first offering of TotalAccess.
vMonitor moves into Nigeria,
Algeria and Brunei.
3rd generation release of: Energy Harvesting Wire-
UCMP and vMBusX products. lessHART, Applications
Optilift Platform revealed to Platform Workflow Engine and
the public. Expert System Analytical 9
Worklows

vMonitor creates the first wire-
less network in history for the
Oil & Gas field in Venezuela for
Shell. And still in operation 10
years later.
Petroleum Development
Oman expands contracts to
2,500 plus units. vMonitor
releases XS8, XC, SPDC, SVSA
and moves into Gabon.
4th generation release of:
WMP, iTX, XMS and iRTU.
vMonitor strengthens sales
network in USA and devel-
ops signs distributor deal for
Australia.

2001 2003 2005 2008 2010 BEYOND

Upstream (Onshore/ Offshore) Midstream & Downstream

Wellhead Surveillance Well Test Separators Pipeline Monitoring Tank Levels
Production SCADA Systems Production Manifolds Pipeline Sectioning Station Hi-Hi Tank Level Systems
RTUs, Sensors for Pressure, Injection Manifolds Safety Stations Process Monitoring
Temperature, Flow and Level Downhole Gauges Surface Pumping Stations RTUs
Process Monitoring Units Leak Detection System Integration with
Flow Computers Multiphase Meters Metering PLC Systems
Artificial Lift Monitoring & Variable Speed Drives Storage Facility
Optimization Wellhead Safety Panels
Gas Lift
ESP
PCP
Sucker Rod Pumping

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What vMonitor Has
Achieved for Their
Our Clients
Valued Clients We are privileged to have worked with valued clients such as:

Lowered automation sys-

tem costs
Reduced regular mainte-
nance
Increased productivity
Lowered operating cost
Reduced well visits,
meaning less risk to work-
force

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Measurement & Automation:
Transmitters
The vMonitor WirelessHART transmitters
are battery powered, long range, low cost
and multi-frequency intelligent wireless
transmitters ideally suited for device mon-
itoring in the Oil & Gas fields hazardous
environments (Class 1 Div 1 Certifications).
The transmitters communicate using ei-
ther vMonitors proprietary WMP wireless
protocol for long distance communications,
or WirelessHART Protocol for low power
mesh applications. WirelessHART is the
first international industry standard wire-
less protocol that delivers a dynamic net-
work optimization and intelligent routing
to always achieve carrier class data reliabi
lity, lower latency, and deterministic power
management. vMonitors WirelessHART
transmitters are robust, interoperable and
intelligent network platform specially de-
signed for low power applications. vMon-
itors WirelessHART transmitters are 3rd
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generation wireless sensors of vMonitor s
successful Wireless Technology deployed
in multiple industries since 2000.
These transmitters utilize microproces-
sor-based correction to achieve both ex-
cellent accuracy and ambient temperature
compensation.
Because of their light weight, these trans-
mitters can be directly connected to the
process piping without mounting brackets.
However, for unique requirements, an op-
tional mounting bracket is offered, and
an interconnection to the process can be
made using the transmitter process con-
nection selected.
All welded, stainless steel exterior pres-
sure capsule assembly surfaces provide
an airtight and watertight bottomworks
ideal for corrosive environments. The cap-
sule assembly features a bonded foil strain
gauge sensor. The intrinsic overpressure
protection in this design eliminates sensor
damage when exposed to high pressure
surges.
Features
Works with vMonitors or various other
gateways
Wide range from 0-6000 psi and 0-300 C
Low power
Modbus or HART 4-20 mA
Accuracy and repeatability
Optional LCD indicator
Explosion proof design
Direct mounting process
Easy installation
Meets numerous agency requirements for
hazardous area locations
 iSens-GP
High Gauge Pressure Transmitter
A two-wire transmitter that provides pre-
cise, reliable measurement of high gauge
pressures.
0 to 6,000 psi, and 0 to 10,000 psi with
listing for over pressure (2X) and burst
pressure (3X)
IEC 62591 WirelessHART 2.4 GHz DSS
WMP 2.4 GHz or 900 MHz DSS
Digital HART and 4 to 20 mA
Modbus RS-485 / USB
iSens-MV
Multivariable Transmitter
An intelligent transmitter that provides pre-
cise and reliable measurement of pressure,
differential pressure, sensor and electronics
temperatures, and process temperature.
Differential Pressure: 1.27 cm to 2,134 cm
of water
Absolute Pressure: 3 to 5,300 psi
Process Temperature: 100 Ohm Platinum
RTD
IEC 62591 WirelessHART 2.4 GHz DSS
WMP 2.4 GHz or 900 MHz DSS
Digital HART and 4 to 20 mA
Modbus RS-485 / USB
iSens-L
Level Transmitter
A wireless level transmitter that provides a
reliable and cost effective means to remote-
ly monitor tank levels and to prevent spills
and overflow.
Level measurement: 0 to 1,067 cm
(0 to 35 feet)
WMP 2.4 GHz or 900 MHz DSS
Modbus RS-485 / USB
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iSens-DP
Differential Pressure Transmitter
An intelligent transmitter that provides pre-
cise, reliable, measurement of differential
pressure.
1.27 cm to 2,135 cm of water column differ-
ential pressure measurement at a maximum
or 3,000 psi absolute working pressure
IEC 62591 WirelessHART 2.4 GHz DSS
WMP 2.4 GHz or 900 MHz DSS
Digital HART and 4 to 20 mA
Modbus RS-485 / USB
iSens-T2
Temperature Transmitter
A rugged, robust and reliable intelligent
temperature transmitter and a full-featured,
2-wire transmitter.
-200 to 800 C (-330 to 1,470 F)
IEC 62591 WirelessHART 2.4 GHz DSS
WMP 2.4 GHz or 900 MHz DSS
Digital HART and 4 to 20 mA
Modbus RS-485 / USB
iSens-IO
Flexible I/O Transmitter
A flexible I/O transmitter with the ability to
receive standard input signals with wireless
transmission of proportional digital output.
WMP 2.4 GHz or 900 MHz DSS
Modbus RS-485 / USB
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Measurement &Automation:
Wireless RTUs/Micro PLCs
Previously RTUs were a one-way street.
Now with vMonitors next generation line of iXC-2 intelligent RTUs your options are almost limitless.
iXC-2 is an innovative combination of high performance remote terminal unit, on-board database and Extendable System Kernel archi-
tecture with ease of configuration.
An intelligent RTU with PLC features, it brings real-time data and reliable control to your application. Combined with vMonitors advanced
wireless technology, it offers a truly open system design with limitless multi-user connectivity.

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 6AI, 2DI, 1AO
900 MHz, 2.4 GHz
Low Power
Remote configuration
Report by exception
RTD Channel
vMBusX-S8 Battery Powered Wireless RTU with 8 I/Os
An intelligent remote terminal unit with six A/D channels that combines the latest in wireless
technology with low power consumption; to provide a reliable and cost effective means to
remotely monitor and automate your applications in the oil and gas fields.
8AI, 8DI, 8DO, 2AO
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g
Linux OS
IEC61131
Modbus / DNP3
iXC-2 Intelligent Remote Terminal Unit with PLC
An innovative combination of high performance RTU, on-board database, and extendable
system kernel architecture with ease of configuration. An intelligent RTU with PLC features, it
brings realtime data and reliable control to your application.
Compact Micro PLC
Flexible open standards
On-board or external I/O
options
vMBusX-P Ethernet-enabled Programmable Micro PLC
A compact and powerful Micro PLC based on flexible open standards and packed with a
wealth of features. Ideal for modular I/O RTU applications. Offers data transfer to vMBusX-P
series RTU modules through a high-speed Ethernet bus. Control programs are written in IEC
61131 languages, or in a high level language such as C.
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8AI, 4DI, 4DO, 2AO
900 MHz, 2.4 GHz
Modbus Master/Slave
Redundancy
I/O Expansion
Remote configuration
iXM-S Multi-frequency Spread Spectrum Data Acquisition Unit
A long range multi-frequency spread spectrum data acquisition unit, designed for reliable
high speed operation in harsh environments and extreme temperature ranges. It includes
a precision data acquisition board and a plug-and-play radio module for remote telemetry
applications.
Modular I/O
900 MHz, 2.4 GHz
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g
GPRS
IEC61131
Modbus / DNP3
iRTU-800 Modular Remote Terminal Unit with PLC
A modular, scalable and powerful RTU with PLC features that brings realtime data and re-
liable control from the Oil & Gas Industry distributed locations to the internet or into your
central information server. It has all the features of a traditional PLC (Programmable Logic
Controller) and a full blown process controller.
Full blown PLC
Flexible open standards
Full blown process controller
Different modular I/O op-
tions available
vMBusX-P2 Wet Gas Ethernet-enabled RTU with PLC
A compact and powerful RTU with PLC, ideal for small and large applications. Offers data
logging and time stamping, trending, alarm logging, and sequence of event functions. Easy
to add user defined applications using the embedded Linux open source software. Control
programs are written in IEC 61131 languages, or in a high level language such as C.
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Measurement & Automation:

Gateways
Having a gateway that can handle vast quantities of data is vital to maintaining your Digital Oilfield.
vMonitors range of gateways are built for a variety of different applications specific to the Oil & Gas industry. vMonitors range also
includes RTUs and PLCs with gateway capability and number gateways that can function as a wireless repeater.

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 Modular I/O 8AI, 8DI, 8DO, 2AO
900 MHz, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g Linux OS
GPRS IEC61131
IEC61131 Modbus / DNP3
Modbus / DNP3

iRTU-800 Modular RTU/PLC with Gateway Function
A modular, scalable and powerful RTU with PLC features that brings realtime data and re-
liable control from the Oil & Gas Industry distributed locations to the internet or into your
central information server. It has all the features of a traditional PLC (Programmable Logic
Controller) and a full blown process controller.
iXC-2 Intelligent RTU/PLC with Gateway Function
An innovative combination of high performance RTU, on-board database, and extendable
system kernel architecture with ease of configuration. An intelligent RTU with PLC
features, it brings realtime data and reliable control to your application.

Wireless Ethernet Supports up to 15 wireless

RS-232/RS-485 RTUs and sensors
Modbus Master/Slave RS-232/RS-485
128-Bit Encryption with Modbus Master/Slave
Random Keys GPRS module
Phantom antenna 3.0 dB Built-in 128-bit encryption
explosion-proof rated

iGateway Wireless Gateway & Data Concentrator
A wireless data transceiver that acts as a data concentrator for all of vMonitors RTU and
wireless sensors. Developed as a data gateway hub, it receives and collects data from wire-
less RTUs and then transmits the data to a control center where it is processed and displayed
for analysis using a SCADA software such as vMonitors vM-DAQ.
iRecv Wireless Data Tranceiver / RTU
A wireless data transceiver that acts as a data concentrator to all vMonitor wireless sensors.
It can also function as a repeater or standalone RTU.

Wireless ZigBee (900 MHZ 4 RS-232 ports with flow

and 2.4 GHZ) control
EDGE/GPRS SMS and 1 RS-232 port for radio
email messaging 1 Master RS-232 port
Data history No power input required
Report by exception Removable terminal blocks
Remote configuration for safer maintenance in
Built-in 128-bit encryption the field

iRecv-E GPRS+ZigBee Wireless Gateway / RTU vMBus Serial Hub

A GPRS + ZigBee wireless RTU and data transceiver that acts as a data concentrator for our An RS-232 multiplexer that can host up to 4 radio devices for connecting to a gateway device
wireless sensors. iRecv-E can also function as a standalone RTU. using RS-232. It allows distribution and control of the voltage input from the RS-232 lines. It
can be mounted easily and there is no power required. It serves as a serial hub for multiple
antennas.

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Measurement & Automation:
Radios
vMonitors long-range radio modems operate in the license-free 2.4 GHz, 400 MHz or 900MHz ISM band and offer reliable data commu-
nications in high-interference environments.
These radios combine advanced frequency hopping and digital signal processing technology with outstanding receiver sensitivity and
antenna diversity to deliver exceptional noise and interference rejection, plus with 128-bit built in encryption means that you can entrust
your valuable information with vMonitor.

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 Built-in 128-bit data en-
cryption
Uses license-free 900 MHz
and 2.4 GHz ISM band
Works in high-interference
environments
Supports Modbus RTU,
Modbus ASCII and DNP

iXtend Wireless Repeater / Range Extender

A wireless repeater used to extend the range of vMonitor wireless sensors. It operates in
license-free 900 MHz and 2.4 GHz band and can be used throughout the world with no site
licenses or monthly leased line/wireless service fees. Several repeaters can also be used in a
row to reach the destination.

Built-in 128-bit data en-

cryption
Uses license-free 900 MHz
and 2.4 GHz ISM band
Works in high-interference
environments
Supports Modbus RTU,
Modbus ASCII and DNP

iUR Universal Radio Adapter / Standalone Modem

A long range universal radio adapter used with vMonitor wireless RTUs and gateways. Uses
advance digital signal processing to provide the best performance and reliability.The ver-
satility of the DSP core and small DIN rail-mountable design makes it an ideal solution for
industrial and utility wireless applications.

Easy installation
Protocol transparent
Up to 3 RS-232 interfaces
Self repeater functionality
Uses 380-470 MHz radio
frequency

vMBus-400E Wireless Ethernet UHF Radio (400MHz)

A wireless Ethernet modem enables direct connection of the radio modem to the Ethernet net-
work using the standard TCP/IP. Can be configured, monitored and firmware upgraded remotely
from any asynchronous PC terminal using the service ports. The network can have anywhere be-
tween two points up to thousands of stations, and it does not require a control center.

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Optimization & Applications:
Optilift System
Optilift System is a complete solution de-
signed to sample, compute, analyze, con-
Optilift System Value Delivered
trol and communicate the parameters
needed to optimize the production of na
tural flowing and artificial lifted wells.
Production Challenges
Minimize long response times
Remote location mobility since ope
rating crews relies on transportation
and logistics affecting the ability to set
operating conditions at the wellsite on
time effective manner
Perform production analysis at the
wellsite in near real time to keep pro-
duction levels
There is often too much complex
information to assimilate and under-
stand in the time needed to make
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quick, accurate decisions
The ability to determine if a well is off
production within a short period of
time or out of desired operating range
enables field operators and mainte-
nance crews to correct the anomaly at
least during the next day, thus increa
sing revenues by decreasing produc-
tion down time.
Reduced production downtime.
Optimized the production by assu
rance of optimum set point operation
of the wells.
Increased production equipment run
life by minimizing deviations from the
design limits.
Reduced operational and maintenance
cost by giving more attention to poor
wells while leaving good ones unat-
tended for longer periods of time.
Correlated well surface data that are
readily available in real time thus ad
ding additional tools for investigating
well performance.
Because the daily clerical effort of
administering production including
collecting data from the well platform;
adjusting operating conditions ma
nually, like gas lift flow rates or pump
speed; use and interpretation of circu-
lar charts is virtually eliminated, ope
rators can concentrate their efforts on
analyzing the well data and optimizing
its behavior.
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Optilift System
Comprehensive Solutions for Production System Moni-
toring, Control & Optimization Tool
Optilift-RPC
Rod Pump Controller
Monitoring and Optimization
The Optilift-RPC (Rod Pump Controller) is
an advanced design rod pump controller
for artificial lift using beam pumps. The
Optilift-RPC monitors both polished rod
load and continuous walking beam posi-
tion to develop dynamometer cards. By
comparison against operator entries, the
Optilift-RPC can react to pump conditions
in real-time.
Optilift-PCP
Progressive Cavity Pump
Monitoring and Optimization
The vMonitors Optilift-PCP solution sense
and control the wellhead and other oper-
ating variables of a PCP system on site.
The well status is available at the wellsite
or remotely. The unit performs basic initial
analysis to adjust the pumping conditions
and keep the system working as expected.
At the same time the data is recorded and
can be easily gathered for further analysis.
Intelligent alarms are incorporated based
on torque, pump differential pressure, flow
and surface equipment conditions.
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Optilift-GL
Gaslift Monitoring and
Optimization
Optilift-GL was specifically designed to au-
tomatically sense and control the wellhead
variables of a gas lift production site. The
unit adjusts the gas lift injection flow to
match an operator determined flow rate,
and computes estimated gas-oil-water
production in real-time. Communication
is possible to a centrally located computer,
allowing the results to be easily gathered
for analysis. Trending of flow data by a
master computer can be particularly use-
ful in the early detection of well problems.
Optilift-ESP
Electrical Submersible Pump
Monitoring and Optimization
The vMonitor Optilift-ESP solution sense
and control the wellhead and other oper-
ating variables of an ESP system on site.
The well operating status is available at
the wellsite or remotely. The unit performs
basic initial analysis to adjust the pumping
conditions and keep the system working
as expected. At the same time the data
is recorded and can be easily gathered
for further analysis. Intelligent alarms are
incorporated based on pump differential
pressure, current consumption, estimated
flow and electric equipment condition.
Optilift-WM
Wireless Wellhead Monitoring
Optilift-WM is an advanced solution that
brings real-time data and reliable control
from Oil & Gas wells. It is an innovative
solution with a high performance battery
powered RTU, integrated with 3 pressure
sensors, and one RTD to measure all the
wellhead process parameters all inside a
compact enclosure. It can be a stand-alone
RTU or part of an integrated network to
acquire real-time data for analysis and de-
tect alarms.
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SCADA Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition
TotalAccess
vMonitors TotalAccess provides advanced
remote operations solutions by linking people
with remote assets at significant cost savings
compared to conventional technology. Total-
Access is ideal for monitoring assets, such as
wellheads, pipelines, ESPs, PCPs, rod pumps,
well test equipment and other systems.
TotalAccess uses the latest technology to
monitor remote assets. The Data Acquisi-
tion Engine (vM-DAQ) captures real-time
data transmitted by various data sources in
the field, including our Optilift System, iSens
Transmitters and other third-party hardware.
Our data presentation tools, vM-SCADA en-
ables monitoring of real-time data as it flows
into the system. Custom alarms can be crea
ted, based on pre-defined conditions, to send
notifications of any potential problems within
the system.
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Features
Monitor Field Equipment Benefits
Attach real-world device data points Increase Reaction Time
to graphical display components to re-
Respond to potential equipment prob-
motely monitor specific values trans-
lems and take corrective action quickly
mitted by the sensors and other mea-
and more efficiently.
suring instruments.
Facilitate Data Access
Control Remote Assets
Raise awareness and improve commu-
Execute write back commands to send
nication by making field data available
new data point values back to the field
to anyone in the organization requiring
devices.
access to it.
Receive Alarms
Aid Management Decisions
View notifications of potentially
Develop more accurate and consistent
threatening situations in the opera-
reporting with improved data collec-
tion.
tion and display.
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 vM-DAQ SCADA Engine
A data acquisition engine with a multithreaded kernel that performs realtime func-
tions, including RTU polling, supervisory control, alarm detection, alarm processing
TotalAccess Software Architecture and user defined functions. Supports an unlimited number of devices and tags and
with the built-in distributed computing capabilities better performance.

vM-SCADA Interface Builder & Viewer vM-Historian Data Historian

vM-SCADA provides you with the tools necessary to build and view customized vM-Historian stores data in a secure repository for later viewing and trending. It
interfaces, through which you can interact with your field operations. It offers supports Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle. Compared to a relational database
complete visual customization of your products as well as alarm notifications which is built to manage relationship, vM-Historian was optimized for time-se-
and writeback control options. ries data.

OPC-DA OPC-DX
Client NETWORK Client

TotalAccess
OPC-DA OPC-DA/DX
Server vM-OPC Server Server
OPC-DA OPC-DX
Driver Communications

vM-Config Configuration & Management Tool vM-OPC OPC Gateway

vM-Config application is a configuration and management tool. Users can easily vM-OPC broadcasts real-time data, historical data, and alarms via the OPC pro-
and quickly configure and upload data to the field devices.It features an Ap- tocol. Additionally, 3rd party OPC data can be integrated into the system (OPC
plication Network Explorer that offers a hierarchical map of each network by gateway). It offers full support for various OPC services.
displaying the relationships among gateways and devices.

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Flow Control
Merla
Since the Merla brand was first registered - with customization to your specific re-
in 1937, products by the Merla Tool Com- quirements using Flow Com software to
pany were rugged, reliable, and manufac- assist in sizing and troubleshooting valve
tured to the highest quality standards pos- applications.
sible. Merla wellhead solutions surface flow
Merlas Product Features
control valves and actuators are the latest
addition to the vMonitor lineup. Guaranteed erosion protection
Merlas sales and service network extends High temperature and pressure resis-
to North and South America, the Asia Pa- tance (up to 10,000 psi and 700 F /
cific and Middle East and also includes a 370 C)
network of approved and qualified distri
Heavy-duty stainless steel and tung-
butors and service centers.
sten carbide construction
Merla Wellhead Solutions is currently ser-
Interchangeable and replaceable
vicing 230 Oil & Gas related customers
parts
across the globe including: PDVSA, Chev-
ron, ConocoPhilips, Total, ExxonMobil and Superior noise suppression
Schlumberger among others.
Easy maintenance
Merla also offers rapid delivery anywhere
in the world the fastest in the business

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 FCV Series Flow Control Valves
FCV Series Flow Control Valves are plug and seat type valves used primarily on artificial lift
manifolds for the control of injection on gas, small water flood projects, or any similar type
application. They are manually adjusted valves designed to provide excellent repeatability
and are available in 25.4 mm and 50.8 mm body sizes and a wide range of body configura-
tions and trim packages.
MQD Quarter Turn Choke Valves
MQD Choke Valves have a wide range of applications in the oil, gas, and water service indus-
try. The MQD Series Valves are available with a standard Stainless Steel, Tungsten Carbide,
Stellite, and other disk trim design. These valves are used where high flow rates and high
differentials are encountered. The MQD can be used for applications as wellheads production
chokes, secondary recovery projects for water and gas injection or as thermal recovery.
Electric Rotary Actuators
Electric actuators are electrically driven rotary motors that are directly coupled to either ACV
or FCV valves. The position of the choke can be controlled by either digital pulse duration or
analog signals transmitted from a remote location. The electric motor and all electric controls,
if required, are enclosed in the housing which can be supplied to NEMA standards for hazard-
ous locations for Class 1, Division 1, Group D areas.
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ACV Series Adjustable Choke Valves
Merlas ACV have standard plug and seat trims and optional ported cage trims to combat
cavitation, erosion and noise. These chokes are used where high flow rates and high differen-
tials are encountered. They can be used for both mono and multiphase applications either as
a wellhead production choke or for secondary recovery projects such as water, gas injection
and thermal recovery applications.
Positive In-Line Chokes
The Positive In-Line Chokes are designed for bi-directional flow and are used primarily in gas
storage applications. The fixed bean design allows easy bean replacement without having to
remove the valve body from the flow line. The positive inline choke incorporates a fixed bean
design that allows the bean to be easily replaced without removing the valve body from the
flow line. The unique inline design characteristics permit bidirectional flow.
MV-60 Motor Valves
The MV-60 Series of Motor Valves are pressure actuated snap or throttling linear open or
close type valves that are economical high pressure regulators, dump valves, or time cycle
controllers for intermittent gaslift applications. They can be used for snap-open or throttling
service, high pressure regulator, dump valve and time cycle control. They make effective well-
head control units, constant-rate controllers and differential pressure controllers.
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Email: info@vmonitor.com
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