AM3KA539 Combined Depth/Tension Measurement Device: With Low Voltage Tension Amplifier
AM3KA539 Combined Depth/Tension Measurement Device: With Low Voltage Tension Amplifier
AM3KA539 Combined Depth/Tension Measurement Device: With Low Voltage Tension Amplifier
CONTENTS
Two guide rollers are used to properly hold the cable in line with the
measuring wheel. Wear blocks are also used to guide the cable and prohibit
cable contact with the frame members. The frame members are anodized
6061-T6 aluminum.
The AM3K uses an electronic load axle on the measuring wheel to measure
line tension. Three wheels are used to create a force on the load axle normal
to the axis of the wireline. To generate this force the wheel mounted on the
load axle is offset from the other two slightly. This offset creates a slight bend
in the cable.
Install the measuring head on to the spooling arm by using either the top
adapter mount assembly to mount to an overhead spooling arm or the lower
yoke floor mount assembly to mount to a floor mounted pedestal.
To install cable, remove the push pin, and hinge the head open. Next
insert the cable, swing the head closed and reinsert the pin. Refer to picture.
If under load, the load will need to be removed from the pin prior to removal.
A “C” clamp can be used to remove the load.
Make sure that the head can freely sit on the wireline. If the mounting
arrangement will not let the head travel up and down freely and if the cable
puts a upward or downward force on the measuring head, this force will
cause an offset to the tension measurement which will result in an incorrect
tension reading.
Since the wireline cable actually bends around the measuring wheel,
the circumference of the wheel is affected by the size of the cable. To
accurately measure depth, this needs to be taken into account by
increasing the size of the wheel. The bend radius of the wireline cable
also affects the tension measurement.
2.3.3 Make sure line is laying slack and head is free to move and hanging
level. Press the Ten Zero Cal button and tension value should read 0.
2.3.4 Press the Ten Cal button and tension should read 5000 lbs with 5/16"
cable or 6200 lbs with 7/32" cable.
2.3.5 Press the Zero Depth button to set the depth to zero when the tool is
hanging at the zero point.
Verify that the AM3K 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 and that the shaft is not spinning in the bushings.
Verify that all fasteners are tight and that 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' for each rotation of the wheel.
At the completion of each job, thoroughly clean and dry the device as soon as
possible. This avoids problems caused from borehole residues transferred
from the wireline onto the measuring device. Borehole residues should be
washed from the device with a cleaning solvent such as Varsol or an
equivalent type. Rinse the device with water, dry, and wipe down with an oily
rag.
Visually inspect the interiors of the electrical connectors for the encoders and
electronic load axle for dirt and evidence of insulation breakdown. Clean or
replace as necessary. Install dust caps on the connectors if the cables are
removed.
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 two grooved guide wheels on either side of the tension wheel. They
should be 4" (101.6 mm) in diameter (bottom of groove).
Grease all the wheels and bearings that are fitted with a grease fitting (see
following diagram). Use a water proof, marine grade grease. An inverted
grease nozzle (Kerr p/n AM5KP130) is supplied with each head. This nozzle
will fit any standard grease gun.
The electronic load pin is held in place by one retaining ring on the outer end
of its shaft. Remove the retaining ring. The load pin can then be removed
from the mounting frame.
If the backup display is counting backward (i.e. counting negative when going
downhole), simply rotate the pickup 180 degrees to change the direction.
To install the encoder coupling, first remove the plug in the encoder adapter.
Install one of the metal parts of the three piece coupling to the wheel shaft
and tighten it using a hex wrench. Next, install the center plastic piece on the
wheel shaft coupling. Place the other metal coupling on the encoder shaft
and set the encoder on the mount. Snug up the encoder coupling then
remove the encoder and tighten the coupling.
Reinstall the encoder with o-rings and tighten it to the encoder mount. Next
tighten the plug.
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