Part Number TW514

1\11oTtico-
1A Varco Company

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE

RECORD-O-GRAPH

Manufacturers of Precision instruments

Printed in U.S.A. October 1980

 Manual Tw514 contains 32 pages as follows:

Cover .............................. March 1998

ii thru iv ............................. March 1998
3 thru 30 ............................... October 1980

All product, brand, or trade names used in this publication are the trademarks or registered trade-
marks of their respective owners.

Information in this manual is subject to change without notice.

 IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

Proper service and repair is important to the safe, reliable operation of all M/D TOTCO equipment.
The service procedures recommended by M/D TOTCO and described in the technical manuals are
recommended methods of performing service operations. When these service operations require
the use of tools specially designed for the purpose, those special tools should be used as recom-
mended. Warnings against the use of specific service methods that can damage equipment or
render it unsafe are stated in the manuals. These warnings are not exclusive, as M/D TOTCO
could not possibly know, evaluate and advise service people of all conceivable ways in which ser-
vice might be done or of all possible associated hazardous consequences. Accordingly, anyone
who uses service procedures or tools which are not recommended by M/D TOTCO must first sat-
isfy themselves thoroughly that neither personnel safety nor equipment safety will be jeopardized
by the method selected.

...
October 1980 III
M/D TOTCO
 LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY

THE FOLLOWING WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER
EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT BY WAY OF LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Martin-Decker TOTCO (Company) warrants to Buyer (Purchaser) of new products manufactured or

supplied by the Company that such products are, at the time of delivery to the Purchaser, free of material and
workmanship defects, subject to the following exceptions:

A. Any product which has been repaired or altered in such a way, in the Companys judgement, as to affect
the product adversely, including any repairs, rebuilding, welding or heat treating outside of Company
authorized facility.

B. Any product which has, in the Companys judgement, been subject to negligence, accident, or improper
storage.

C. Any product which has not been installed, operated and maintained in accordance with normal practice
and within the recommendations of the Company.

D. For all items of special order by Buyer which are not manufactured by Company, Buyer should submit
warranty claims directly to the manufacturer thereof.

The Companys obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing, or at its option, replacing any products
which in its judgement proved not to be as warranted within the applicable warranty period. All costs of
transportation of products claimed not to be as warranted to authorized Company service facility shall be
borne by Buyer. Costs of return transportation to Buyer of products accepted for repair or replacement by
Company under the warranty provisions of the Sales Agreement shall be borne by the Company Company
may, at its sole option elect to refund the purchase price of the products, and Company shall have no further
obligation under the Sales Agreement.

The cost of labor for installing a repaired or replacement part shall be borne by Buyer. Replacement parts
provided under the terms of this warranty are warranted for the remainder of the warranty period of the
product upon which installed to the same extent as if such parts were original components thereof.

The warranty periods for various products are:

A. Hydraulic, Mechanical, Electronic Equipment: one (1) year from date of installation or fifteen (15) months
from date of shipment from Company, whichever occurs first.

B. All Elastomer Diaphragms: six (8) months from date of shipment from Company.

No deviations from the Companys standard warranty terms or period as stated herein will be honored unless
agreed to in writing by an authorized Company representative prior to acceptance of the order.

EXCLUSIVITY OF REMEDY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. THE REMEDIES PROVIDED FOR IN THIS
WARRANTY SHALL CONSTITUTE THE SOLE RECOURSE OF BUYER AGAINST COMPANY FOR
BREACH OF ANY OF COMPANYS OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE SALES AGREEMENT WITH BUYER,
WHETHER THE CLAIM IS MADE IN TORT OR IN CONTRACT, INCLUDING CLAIMS BASED ON
WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, OR OTHERWISE.

IN NO EVENT SHALL COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION, WHETHER IN CONTRACT,
STRICT LIABILITY OR IN TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), NOR FOR LOST PROFITS.

iv October 1980
M/D TOTCO
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CONTENTS

Set tion Pages

1.00 Introduction .......................................
2.00 , Installation ....................................... ;:2:
3.00 Calibration ....................................... b-28
4.00 Operation ....................................... 28-29
5.00 Maintenance 29-30
6. 00 Drawing Package Ti5iiil * : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : :
l l 30

ILLUSTRATIONS
Figure
l-l Record-O-Graph Equipment ........................... 5
2-l Installation of Record-O-Graph and Retriever on Stand ......... 10
2-2 Typical Record-O-Graph (Rear View) 11
2-3 Typical ROP measuring Line Installation * 1 : : : : 1 : : : : : : : : : : : :
l 12
2-4 Retriever Assembly ................................. 13
2-5 Measuring Assembly Clutch Air Valve Cutout Pattern .......... 15
2-6 E21 Diaphragm Adjustments. .......................... 17
2-7 E21 Diaphragm Test Set-Up ........ lb ................ 17
3-l Pen Assembly Span Adjustment .. .' ..................... 21
3-2 Pen Motor Zero Adjustment ........................... 23
3-3 ROP Pen Zero and Span Adjustment ...................... 24
3-4 ROP Pen Assembly (300161) Zero Adjustment Diagram 26
3-5 Typical Record-O-Graph (Front View) ........... : : : : : : : 1: 27

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1.00 INTRODUCTION
1.01 This manual contains installation and operation instructions for the MARTIN-DECKER
RECORD-O-GRAPH recording instrument. Read the appropriate section of this manual
before performing any specific procedure. Insure that all personnel who will be performing these
procedures have read the Important Safety Notice located on Page 2.
1.02 Since all of the models available are covered in this manual, there is information that does
not apply to an individual recorder. Figure l-l gives a listing of available equipment with
description, installation and calibration paragraphs that pertain to each item. In this manner quick
referral to a particular paragraph is possible.
1.03 FUNCTION
The Record-O-Graph is a versatile recording instrument capable of receiving signals and
recording them as line graphs on a drum wound chart. Some of the functions the Record-O-
Graph will record are:
Penetration rate
t Hook load
Mud pump pressure
2 Mud pump (SPM)
Rotary torque
f: Rotary RPM
g. Tong torque
1.04 INPUT CAPABILITIES. The Record-O-Graph is capable of receiving and recording the
following signals:
a. Hydraulic pressure from 0 to 100 psi full scale minimum and 0 to 10,000 psi full
scale maximum.
b. Air pressure from 3 to 15 psi.
C. Electronic signals which are changed by means of an E/P transducer to air pressures
of 3 to 15 psi.
1.05 NUMBERING SYSTEM
The Record-O-Graph model numbering system indicates the capacity and capability of the
instrument. A sample model number follows:
RG -
Chart
Seventh Pen Function
Sixth Pen Function
Fifth Pen Function
Fourth Pen Function
Third Pen Function
First Pen Function
Clock Time & Case Size
Mounting Stand
ROP Drive for Second Pen Function
Case Size
Quantity of Pen Drives

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PARAGRAPHS
ITEM
NO. PART NO.
1 RGlOO-3
2 RGlOO-5
3 RGlOO-7 Stand Assy (7 Pen Case) 1.18 2.03
4 RG200 Retriever (Spring Wound) 1.19 2.07
5 M682A-1 PuHy/Chain Assembly 1.21 2.07
6 RG400 Guide Swivel Assembly 1.21 2.07
7 RG700 Bourdon Tube Pen Assembly 1.23 3.02
8 RG7OOU Bourdon Tube Pen Assy (Upper) 1.23 3.02
9 RG7OOT Bourdon Tube Pen Assy (Tru-Torque) 1.23 3.02
10 RG800-2 Pen Motor Assembly 1.25 3.07
11 H1181-1 Tong Torque Indicator 1.28 2.13
12 H1181-2 Hydro-Mech Idler Assembly 1.32 2.13
13 H1181-3 Anchor Type Weight Indicator in R&Box 1.29 2.13
14 H1181-4 Anchor Type Weight Indicator in Console 1.29 2.13 1
15 H1182 Weight (Independent) Hookup 1.30 2.14
16 H1183-2 Pump Press.(Independent) Hookup 1.31 2.15
17 H1184 Rotary Torque (Electric) Hookup 1.34 2.16 3.16
18 RG24 Drillers Control (Air) Valve Hookup 1.15 2.11
19 300356 Tru-Torque Hookup 1.33 2.17
20 If1211 Filter Package 1.36 2.19
21 RG9OOC-3 Plate Air Clutch Assembly 1.15
22 RGSOOM Measuring Assembly 1.14
23 Deleted
24 300159 ' Striker Assembly 1.14
i5 300160 Measuring Assembly 1.14
26 300161 ROP Pen Assembly 1.22 3.12
27 RGlOOOP ROP Pen Assembly 1.22
28 300239 Chart Case, 1 and 3 Pen 1.26 2.05
29 300240 Chart Case, 5 and 7 Pun 1.26 2.05
30 RG1400 Footage Counter and Drive Assembly 1.16
31 RG1400M Footage Counter and Drive Assy (Metric 1.16
32 RG1600 Retriever (Pneumatic) 1.20
33 Deleted
*34 Deleted
35 1 KT1007A RPM/SPM Kit 1 1.35 2.12
-
Record-W-c;rapn .-. Equipment
Figure l-l.
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1.06 RELATED PUBLICATIONS. The documents referenced herein supply additional detailed
information considered helpful in completing the intent of this Record-O-Graph manual:

TW571 FA18 Sum-Master Tru-Torque Systems

TW632 PR25 Electric Torque Meter

1.07 DESCRIPTION

1.08 CASE AND DRUM

1.09 CASE. The case is available in 9 configurations based on four sizes.

1.10 DRUM. The drum assembly consists of the chart drum and a key wound, spring driven clock
motor. The clock motor is available with either 12 or 24 hour capacity.
1.11 RATE OF PENETRATION (ROP) EQUIPMENT

1.12 MECHANICAL ROP. Mechnical ROP uses a mechnical linkage to track the footage being
drilled except as described in paragraph 1.,13. An air va.lvelaJ the drillers console enables
the driller to activate or release an air driven clutch in the ROP equipment measuring assembly so
only drilling operations will be recorded. The measuring assembly is driven by a l/8
inch diameter measuring line.
1.13 HYDRAULIC ROP. Deleted

1.14 MEASURING ASSEMBLY. The measuring assembly (300159 and 300160, or RGSOOMfor
metric) is driven by the measuring line. The measuring assembly drives the ROP pen
assembly and the footage counter during drilling operations.
1.15 AIR CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. The air clutch assembly (RG900C-3) is used to release the
measuring drum, allowing it to free wheel during nondrilling operations. The clutch is
operated by the driller, at the drillers console, by means of an air valve (RG24).
1.16 FOOTAGE COUNTER AND DRIVE ASSEMBLY (CABLE ACTIVATED). The footage counter
(RG1400, or RG1400M for metric) is a counter turned by a fletible cable.
The footage counter provides a direct reading record of the number of feet (or meters) being drilled.
1.17 FOOTAGE COUNTER (PNEUMATICALLY ACTIVATED). Deleted

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1.18 STAND ASSEMBLIES (RGlOO -3, - 5 and - 7). Stand assemblies are provided for wall or floor
mounting of the recorder. For free standing floor mount, two front legs with braces are
available.
1.19 RETRIEVER (SPRING WOUND). The retriever assembly (RGZOO)maintains tension on the
measuring line. The retriever assembly contains a large coiled spring, similar to the main
spring of a clock, which is wound with a crank handle that is demountable. As the kelly lowers dur-
ing drilling operations the retriever spring is wound tighter. When the kelly is raised the retriever
spring rewinds the line and stores it on the retriever take-up spool.
1.20 RETRIEVER (PNEUMATIC). The retriever assembly (RG1600) maintains a constant tension
on the measuring line utilizing rig service air and is mounted on the Record-O-Graph stand
assembly directly below the hole in the bottom of the case. As the kelly lowers during a drilling
operation the line is drawn from the retriever take-up spool. When the kelly is raised the line is
rewound and stored on the take-up spool.
1.21 GUIDE SWIVEL AND DERRICK SHEAVE ASSEMBLIES. The guide swivel assembly (RG400)
and the pulley/chain assembly (M682A) are used to guide the measuring cable from the swivel
gooseneck up the derrick and into the Record-O-Graph. If the recorder is located on the rig floor,
the guide swivel assembly is mounted directly on top of the case. One or more pulley/chains may
be used to route the measuring cable down the derrick.
1.22 ROP PEN ASSEMBLY. The ROP pen assembly (300161 and RGlOOOP metric) is mounted on
an upright shaft which is supported by two bearings at the receiver plate in the case. A
tension knob on the pen arm provides tensioning adjustment for the ball point pen.
1.23 BOURDON TUBE AND PEN ASSEMBLY
The Bourdon tube and pen assembly (RG700, RGIOOU and RGIOOT) accepts hydraulic signals
and translates them onto the chart. A tension knob on the pen arm provides tensioning adjustment
for the bail point pen. A pen zero adjustment knob is also a part of the Bourdon tube assembly and
is used to zero the pen on the chart.
1.24 DAMPENING CHAMBERS
Hydraulic signals enter the recorder case through dampening chambers mounted on the out-
side. The dampening chambers are used to control line width and smooth the impact of momentarily
high overloads. Examples of hydraulic signals that can be accepted by the Bourdon tube and pen
assembly are:
Weight in suspension (hook load)
it: Rotary torque
C. Pump pressure
1.25 PEN MOTOR ASSEMBLY
The pen motor assembly (RG800-2) will accept a pneumatic signal of from 3 to 15 psi. A
signal of this range can be connected directly to the bulkhead tubing connector on the side of the case.
An electrical signal can be converted to this range by using a transducer, such as the MARTIN-
DECKER E/P Transducer RG77.

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1.26 CHART CASE

An accessory to the Record-O-Graph, the chart case (300239 & 300240) is selected to match
the size recorder case that has been specified. The chart case is wall mounted and holds a supply of
charts to be used. The front door of the chart case contains a compartment and when opened a second
compartment is available for chart storage. Each compartment has two pins to match the holes in
the charts, and a hold down spring to keep the charts securely on the pins.
1.27 HOOKUP EQUIPMENT
The hookup equipment described herein is the specialized equipment required to pick-off a
signal from a specified sensor, and route the signal to the Record-O-Graph.
1.28 TONG TORQUE INDICATOR. The tong torque indicator hookup equipment (H1181-1) consists
of self-sealing quick disconnect, tee and hydraulic hose to connect into a hydraulic sensor sys-
tem already instailed on the rig. This hookup equipment is connected directly to the Record-O-Graph.
1.29 ANCHOR TYPE WEIGHT INDICATORS. The H1181-3 kit consists of a hose with a self-sealing
quick disconnect on one end to connect to the Record-O-Graph. The other end of the hose has
a fitting which fits the plugged port beneath the dampener in the red box weight indicator. The
H1181-4 kit consists of self-sealing quick disconnects on both ends of a hose, allowing for hookup to
a console. The H1181-1 (paragraph 1.28) contains a tee and self-sealing quick disconnects to connect
the recorder to the E80 Sensater in the Deadline Anchor.

1.30 WEIGHT (INDEPENDENT). The independent weight hookup equipment (H1182) is used for
applications that do not already have a weight sensing system. This equipment consists of
a diaphragm, as used in the MARTIN-DECKER Clipper Sealtite, self-sealing quick disconnect
fitting, and a hydraulic hose to route the hydraulic signal directly to the Record-O-Graph.
1.31 PUMP PRESSURE (INDEPENDENT). The independent pump pressure hookup equipment
(H1183-2) is used in the event a hydraulic mud pressure indicating system is not installed.
This equipment consists of an isolator diaphragm, a self-sealing quick disconnect fitting and a
hydraulic hose to route the hydraulic signal directly to the Record-O-Graph. The isolator assembly
is mounted on any two inch connection on the mud line and is equipped with a rubber cup that sepa-
rates the drilling mud from the hydraulic fluid.
1.32 HYDRO-MECH IDLER ASSEMBLY. The Hydro-Mech Idler Assembly (H1181-2) consists of
self-sealing quick disconnect, tee and hydraulic hose to route the hydraulic signal directly to
the Record-O-Graph. This hookup is primarily designed for use with MARTIN-DECKER Hydro-Mech
but will work equally well with any hydraulic torque measuring system except the Tru-Torque System.

1.33 TRU-TORQUE (HYDRAULIC). The Tru-Torque System (FA 18) utilizes the RGIOOT Bourdon
tube and pen assembly, and two E497 Sensaters with hydraulic hoses (Kit 300356). The
hydraulic signal routes directly to the Record-O-Graph.
1.34 ROTARY TORQUE (ELECTRIC). The rotary torque (electric) hookup equipment (H1184)
consists of a transducer (RG77-3), safety amplifier (H989A-l), electric cord and air pres-
sure tubing to change an electric signal to air and route the resultant air signal to the Record-O-
Graph. The amplifier is connected across a suitable O-50 or O-100 MV signal from the diesel
electric generator shunt to the rotary table drive motor.

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1.35 RPM and SPM. The KT1007A Kit includes hardware to connect the Record-O-Graph to any
PlOOOlA Tachometer System that includes readout option BC. The tachometer system con-
tains a tachometer, drive for the tachometer, a readout, cord, and junction box. Readout option BSS
is an E/P transducer RG77-17P used to convert the tachometer electrical signal to a proportional
3 to 15 psi pneumatic signal for use by the recorder.
1.36 FILTER PACKAGE. The filter package (H1211) must be used in conjunction with an E/P
transducer. Included in the filter package are a filter regulator (100051), gauge (RG19), and
hardware with hose to connect the filter to rig service air. The filter package filters the air and
regulates it before it is routed to all E/P transducers used with the recorder. Only one filter package
is required to service multiple E/P transducers.

2.00 INSTALLATION
2.01 RECORD-O-GRAPH
2.02 LOCATION. The Record-O-Graph should be mounted in,& protected location, preferably in
the doghouse. Do not mount the unit where it will be exposed to washdown water or mud
spills. The recorder is reasonably weather resistant but the chart paper is not.
2.03 STAND. A stand (RGlOO - 3, -5, or -7) suitable for bolting or welding to a wall or floor is
available (furnished with drilling recorders) for the Record-O-Graph. Stand part numbers
with the suffix F are made to be free standing by the addition of two front legs with braces. Either
stand must be well secured as the recorder is quite heavy.
2.04 DRILLING RECORDER. Routing of the measuring line must be considered when determining
a location for installation of a drilling recorder. Consideration must also be given to the
placement of other lines and obstructions that may be present on the derrick and the location of ob-
structions with the kelly in the drilling position, the rat hole position, and in transition.
2.05 RECORD-O-GRAPH INSTALLATION. Install the Record-O-Graph as follows:
a. Determine a suitable location for the Record-O-Graph (refer to paragraphs 2.02,
2.03 and 2.04).
b. Install stand assembly (RGlOO-3, -5 or -7).
Mount chart case (300239 or 300240) on wall.
2 Place Record-O-Graph in the top of the stand. Ensure that the recorder rests with-
in the angle iron that forms the top shelf of the stand (Figure 2-l).
2.06 ROP EQUIPMENT
2.07 ROP INSTALLATION. Install ROP equipment as follows:
a. Install retriever assembly RG200. with shaft facing out, between rear legs of stand
(RGlOO-3, -5 or -7). Use eight socket head bolts through brackets on stand legs and
into the housing of retriever assembly (Figure 2-l). Lubricate bolts well before
installing.

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RECORD-O-GRAPH

MOUNTING PLATE
FOR E/P TRANSDUCERS

SPRING
RETRYR

Fi@re 2-1. InsbUaMn of Record-O-Graph and Retriever on Stand

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1. MEASURING ASSEMBLY CABLE DRUM 4. DAMPING CHAMBER

2. AIR CLUTCH INLET 5. BOURDON TUBE (RG700)
3. MEASURING ASSEMBLY (RG900) 6. BOt7RDON TUBE (UPPER) (R~700u)
7. BOURDON TUBE PEN ADJUSTMENT KNOB SHAFT

Figure 2-2. Typical Record-O-Graph

(Rear View)

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MEASURING LINE TO CROWN

AND BACK DOWN TO
GOOSENECK SWIVEL

(PART OF RG400)

MEASURING LINE THRU

SIDE OF DOG HOUSE
M682A
PULLEY/
CHAIN
ME

Figure 2-3. Typical ROP measuring Line Installation

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2.07 cont.

b. Place retriever spool retainer in outer groove in spool shaft allowing spool to free-
wheel.
Slide the Record-O-Graph away from wall and remove back panel (Figure 2-2).
:: Thread measuring line up through hole in bottom of Record-O-Graph case.
e. Pass line around measuring assembly cable drum. As viewed from the front
of the recorder, route the upgoing line to the right of the downgoing line.
f. Thread the line up through hole in top of case and through the guide swivel(s) (RG400).
Swivel(s) should be loose and free to rotate. Refer to Figure 2-3.
Rotate guide swivel(s) to the best position and tighten in place.
t: Install case back panel and replace Record-O-Graph.
i. String line up the derrick to the crown, through one or more pulley/chains (M682A)
as necessary to keep line running free. Avoid long unsupported spans of wire to
keep lines from whipping around in strong winds (Refer to Figure 2-3).
Secure line to gooseneck swivel. Tie line with a double half hitch and secure free
end with two l/a-inch cable clamps.
2.08 RETRIEVER ASSEMBLY (SPRING WOUND) INSTALLATION. The spring in the retriever
assembly (Figure 2-4) must be wound to maintain tension on the measuring line as follows:

a. Ensure that retriever take-up spool is in free-&eelposition (outer groove on spool

shaft).
b. Ensure that measuring line has a free run and is securely fastened at the gooseneck
swivel.
C. Place kelly in down position.

CABLE SPOOL

\ CRANK HANDLE

Figure 2-4. Retriever Assembly (Spring Wound)

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2.08 cont.

d. Install crank (300341) by screwing it into the spool (hand tight).

e. Engage the retriever ratchet and test it. This safety device should prevent the
retriever shaft,from turning counterclockwise.

WARNING
The rewind spring in the retriever assembly
is extremely powerful. Exercise care to
avoid releasing the crank until the spool re-
tainer latch is holding the spool or serious
injury to personnel or damage to equipment
may result.

Do not exceed 80 turns.when winding retriever

spring or damage to equipment may result.

f. Secure a firm grip on crank handle and rotate 70 to 80 turns clockwise.

g* Hold tension on crank and release spool retainer latch sliding the spool from the
free-wheelposition to the engage position by placing spool retainer latch in the
inner groove in the spool shaft.
h. Txthe crank clockwise a few degrees and hold in this position. Release the re-
triever safety ratchet and ease the crank counterclockwise until the line becomes
taut.
i. Remove crank from spool shaft and stow in a safe place.

2.09 RETRIEVER, ASSEMBLY RG1600 (PNEUMATIC) INSTALLATION. Tension on the measuring

line must be maintained in the following manner:
a. Release spool retainer latch and slide retriever spool from free-wheelto engage
position by placing spool retainer latch in the inner groove in the spool shaft.
b. Ensure that,line has a free run and is securely fastened at the gooseneck swivel.
c. Attach to air supply (250 psi max).
d. Set regulator at 60 psi.
Set oiler for one drop per minute.
f: Check oiler daily for proper oil level.
!4. Activate the kelly up and down to verify that the measuring line is being taken-up on
the retriever spool.
2.10 HYDRAULIC ROP (HRP 100) INSTALLATION. Deleted

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2.11 DRILLERS AIR VALVE INSTALLATION. The air valve (RG24) is normally installed on the
drillers console and holes must be drilled to accomodate it. Figure 2-5 shows the panel cut-
out pattern for installing the air valve:
Layout and cut the holes for mounting the air valve per Figure 2-5.
Install air valve with four screws.
Connect one end of 5 foot air hose assembly to an air supply of at least 70 psi.
Connect other end of 5 foot air hose assembly to intake port of air valve.
Install street elbow (5640) at Record-O-Graph air clutch port.
Install one-half of quick disconnect (RG20) at street elbow.
Install other half of quick disconnect (RG21) on end of 25 foot,hose assembly.
Install the 25 foot hose assembly from outlet port of air valve to Record-O-Graph
air clutch port quick disconnect.
i. Ensure that clutch is actuated when air valve is open.

m)

mm)

I
1.09
(28mm)

Figure 2-5. Measuring Assembly Clutch Air Valve Cutout Pattern

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2.12 HOOKUP EQUIPMENT

There are four categories of hookup equipment:
a. Hydraulic pressure from an existing system of measurement (add-on equipment)
(refer to paragraph 2.13):

H1181-1 Tong Torque Indicator

H1181-2 Rotary Torque (Hydro-mech)
H1181-3 Anchor Type Weight Indicator in Red Box
H1181-4 Anchor Type Weight Indicator in Console
H1183-2 Pump Pressire

b. Hydraulic pressure where a suitable system is not available and a sensor must be
installed:
H1182 Weight (independent) (refer to paragraph 2.14)
Hl183-2 Pump Pressure (independent) (refer to paragraph 2.15)
300356 Tru-Torque (refer to paragraph 2.17)
C. Air pressure converted from electric signal:
Using kit H1184 Electric Rotary Torque (provided) (refer to paragraph 2.16)
d. Air pressure converted from an AC generator output:
Using kit KT1007A plus PlOOOlA - JUDSSHJ (provided) (refer to paragraph 2.18)

2.13 ADD-ON EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION. The H1181-1, H1181-2, H1181-4 and H1183-2 equip-
ment hookups incorporate self-sealing quick disconnects and tees, and are assembled and
fuHy loaded with fluid. TheH1181-3 is supplied with a fitting that is connected to the plugged port
beneath the damper in the red box weight indicator.

When coupling disconnects, be sure 0 ring .

on female half of coupling is carefully started
in the male half to prevent cutting of the 0
ring. The coupling should only be made hand
tight because the 0 ring makes the seai, not
the threads of the coupling.
a. Disconnect the existing hydraulic line between sensor and indicator. Install dis-
connects as required to accept the tee end of the hookup assembly.
b. Layout hose from tee to Record-O-Graph. Select route to best protect the hose.

If the hose is not Ioaded with hydraulic fluid

perform steps 5 thru g. If loaded perform
steps fand g. -

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2.13 cant
C. Fill hose with MARTIN-DECKER W15 fluid using the YA2 hand pump or equivalent.
NOTE
It is necessary that all air be bled from
the hydraultc system.

d. Continue filling hose until all air is purged from the system and air bubbles cease to
appear at the bleed point.
e. Disconnect YA2 hand pump, or other filling equipment.
f. Taking care to avoid loss of fluid, attach the hose to the inlet port of selected damp-
ing chamber on side of Record-O-Graph case.
g. Tie down hose to rig substructure to minimize chafing by rig vibration.
1 SHIM
UNDER
2 SHIMS TOP HOOK 2 SHIMS
UNDER 1 UNDER UNDER
SCREW HEAD SCREW HEAD TOP HOOK

-L!$ LflQ -Lib

3145 7/8 1 LINE l-1/8 LINE l-1/4 LINE

Figure 2-6. E21 Diaphrapu Adjustments

F 175-2 DAMPER
n

TO DAMPER DISCONNECT
ON RECORD-O-GRAPH

Figure 2-7. E21 Diaphragm Test Set-Up

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2.14 WEIGHT (H1182) INDEPENDENT. Weight hookups should be as follows:

a. Adjust diaphragm (E21) top hook for line size as shown in Figure 2-6.
(1) 1 inch line - no shim
(2) l-1/8 inch line - 1 shim
(3) l-1/4 inch line - 2 shims

b. Route hose from diaphragm to Record-O-Graph.

Tie hose to rig substructure to minimize chafing by rig vibration.
2 Connect hose quick disconnect to Record-O-Graph case quick disconnect
(Figure 2-7 item 1).
e. Place weight diaphragm on a test stand or any steel bar approximately 1 inch in
diameter.
f. Crank pressure up on system by C-clamp (Figure 2-7 item 2) until the hook load
pen reads 20,000 pounds. Dimension X (Figure 2-7) on the diaphragm deflection
plug should be 3/32 (.09) inch (or about the thickness of a 50 cent piece). If
dimension X is more than 3/32 inch with the hook load pen on 20,000 pounds,
bleed the system hydraulic fluid, by loosening the l/8 inch pipe plug (Figure 2-7
item 3) at the top of the weight diaphragm. By follow@& the above procedure the
proper system fluid load will be reached.
_ g* Place diaphragm on deadline so that it is approximately the same height as the
Record-O-Graph.
h. Align groove in deflection plug with deadline.
i. Turn hand crank on C-clamp until deadline is firmly seated against diaphragm post.

2.15 PUMP PRESSURE (H1183-2) INDEPENDENT. Pump pressure hookups should be as follows:

NOTE

Install diaphragm in a vertical position

to allow mud or other well fluids to drain
out of cup when the instrument is not in use.
Install a 2 inch tee on the mud flow line.
ii: Install the 2 inch NPT female part of diaphragm housing on the tee.
C. Inspect rubber diaphragm cup in upper part of housing. The cup should be collapsed
with both sides touching.

NOTE

If rubber cup is not collapsed the dia-

phragm is low on hydraulic fluid. Load
system per Step 2.

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2.15 cont.

d. Route hose to Record-O-Graph and connect to PUMP PRESSURE dampening chamber

on side of case.
e. Load system with MARTIN-DECKER W15 fluid as required, to maintain accuracy.
Remove cap from check valve on diaphragm housing.
Attach YA2 hand pump to check valve. Do not tighten.
Fill hand pump reservoir with fluid.
Operate hand pump plunger slowly to bleed air from pump at check valve
connection.
When air bubbles cease in step (4) tighten hand pump to check valve connection.
Turn handle on dampening chamber counter clockwise several turns to relieve
dampening effect .
Loosen tubing connection on pressure tube socket inside Record-O-Graph.
Pump fluid into the system and bleed at Record-O-Graph until air bubbles
cease to appear. Keep pump reservoir at least half full at all times to avoid
introducing air into the system.
Tighten tubing connection loosened in step (7).
Pump enough fluid into system to collapse rubber cup just until its sides touch
each other.
Disengage hand pump from check valve.
Replace and tighten check valve cap.
Rotate handle on dampening chamber clockwise several turns. Push in to
engage threads if necessary.
f. Install upper part of housing on lower part and make up the connecting union.

2.16 ROTARY TORQUE (ELECTRIC) (H1184) INSTALLATION. Install the Rotary Torque as
follows:

;; Install RG77-3 transducer on the plate provided on the Record-O-Graph stand.

Install J829G44N elbow in transducer and, using copper tube, connect to Record-O-
Graph ROTARY TORQUE inlet port on side of case.
C. Connect amplifier assembly to 115 VAC, 60 Hz power source with H114B56-20 cord
assembly.
d. Route. 50 foot cord from amplifier assembly to transducer, connect cord and tie down
to rig substructure.

WARNING

It is imperative that a qualified rig elec-

trician perform steps e and!. DC motor
power must be off before connecting the
amplifier assembly. The high DC voltage
present may cause death or injury to per-
sonnel or damage to equipment.

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2.16 cont.
Shut off DC motor power.
r Connect H989A -1 amplifier assembly across a 50 or 100 millivolt shunt (by pass
sensing resistor) in the motor signal from the diesel-electric generator to the rotary
table.
2.1 TRU-TORQUE (FA 18). For detailed information see TW571. Briefly, the Tru-Torque
system should be installed as follows:
Mount bearing plates and low-friction slide plates beneath the rotary table.
f: Connect turnbuckle between rotary table and substructure.
C. Mount the sensaters to react against the two sides of the rotary that are perpen-
dicular to the side containing the drive sprocket.
d. Connect the sensaters and the Record-O-Graph to the totalizer gauge by the use of the
hydraulic hoses provided in 300356.
2.18 RPM and SPM. The RPM and SPM should be installed as follows:

a. Locate and install on RG77 transducer beneath the Re.c$ on the plate
proed& (refer to X 1001OA). InSk3~ restrictor plug in top of RG77 transducer.
b. Using copper tube, connect transducer to Record-O-Graph RPM or SPM inlet port
on side of case.
C. Connect transducer to RPM or SPM generator with H114B13 electrical cord.
2.19 FILTER PACKAGE (H1211). A filter package must be used in conjunction with all models of
the RG77 transducer. If more than one transducer is used only one filter package is required,
but its output must be routed to all the transducers. It is a recommended practice to filter the air
used to operate the measuring assembly clutch, and it may be tapped out of the line prior to the
regulator.
a. InstaR a 100051 filter regulator.

Do not apply air pressure to transducers

in excess of 35 psi or damage to equip-
ment may result.

b. Connect filter regulator to rig service air.

Set regulator to 20 psi (18 psi min. 24 psi max).
ii: Route hose to transducers used for Record-O-Graph.
e. Connect hose and tie down to rig substructure.

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3.00 CALIBRATION
3.01 RECORD-O-GRAPH
AH pen drive assemblies are calibrated at the factory, but you may wish to alter the calibra-
tion for some reason. Record-O-Graph calibration consists of adjusting the pens for zero and span.
The different pen drivers: bourdon tube, pen motor and ROP mechanism are all calibrated in a
different manner, and are treated separately in the following paragraphs. Components of the auxii-
iary equipment will also be covered with detailed calibration procedures as required.
3.02 BOURDON TUBE AND PEN ASSEMBLY. Make adjustments as follows:

3.03 Zero Adjustment.

a. Remove a.11extraneous load or pressure from sensor connected to burdon tube

damping chamber. Do not disconnect the pressure due to the weight of the traveling
block or due to preload required to collapse the mud cup diaphragm.
b. Rotate Pen adjustment knob located on side of Record-O-Graph case. Align pen with
chart zero for that particular function.

Figure 3-l. Pen Assembly Span Adjustment

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3.04 Span Adjustment. (except HOOK LOAD bourdon tube and pen assembly):
Loosen thumb nut (Figure 3-l item 1).
i: Be sure that upper and lower slides are parallel.
C. Slide fulcrum screw (item 2) fulcrum spacer (item 3) and thumb nut frontward to
increase span, or slide rearward to decrease span.
d. Tighten thumb nut.
e. Repeat paragraphs 3.03 and 3.04 as necessary to calibrate bourdon tube and pen
assembly.
3.05 Hook Load Pen Adjustment.

Loosen thumb nut (Figure 3-l item 1).

t: Slide fulcrum screw (item 2), fulcrum spacer (item 3) and thumb nut along pen arm
(item 4), until thumb nut is at mark indicating number of wire lines strung between
crown block and traveling block.
C. Tighten thumb nut.
3.06 Line Width Adjustment.
a. Rotate stem handle on dampening chamber located on side of case to adjust line trace
to the desired width. Too much dampening will cause the recorder to react sluggishly.

3.07 PEN MOTOR ASSEMBLY. Pen motor is factory adjusted and should require no further
alterations. However if the adjustments have been upset, proceed as follows:

a. Apply a varying pressure just below 3 psi and adjust the zero nut until some small
amount of pen travel is observed below 3 psi.
b. Apply exactly 3 psi.
C. Adjust pen to zero on the chart by rotating eccentric screw (Figure 3-2 item 1).
Tap the recorder as required to reduce pen friction.

NOTE

If the pen will not indicate zero, perform

steps d thrui.

d. Set pen to center of eccentric screw adjustment.

Loosen front and rear clamps (item 2) at base of pen motor.
f9 Apply 3 psi input pressure.
g. Rotate pen motor to place pen at zero on chart.
h. Tighten clamps.
i. If necessary, perform steps 5, 5 and c_for fine zero adjustment.

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3.08 Span adjustment.

Apply exactly 15.0 psi and observe pen full scale deflection.
ba: Insert screwdriver into base of pen motor and turn adjusting screw (Figure 3-2
item 3) CW to reduce span and CCW to increase span.
Zero and span interact.
i: Repeat zero and span adjustments as required.

Figure 3-2. Pen Motor Zero Adjustment

3.09 ROP PEN ASSEMBLY (RGlOOOP). This assembly is found only in metric recorders.
Make adjustments as follows:
3.10 Zero Adjustment.

NOTE

It is recommended that ROP pen assembly

adjustment be made only by a qualified
technician.
Slide the Record-O-Graph from wall +nd remove back access panel.
it: Mark position of push rod attach screw on the arm (Figure 3-3, items 1 and 5).
C. Remove push rod attach knob (item 2) and screw (item 1).

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Figure 3-3. ROP Pen Zero and Span Adjustment

3.10 cont.

d. Loosen jam nut (item 3).

e. Turn spherical rod end (item 4) clockwise to shorten rod and move pen to the right;
or counterclockwise to lengthen rod and move pen to the left.
f. Lock jam nut (item 3).

NOTE
The push rod attach screw removed in step 5
must be replaced in its original position to
maitiain ROP pen assembly calibration.

g. Locate and install push rod attach screw (Figure 3-3 item 1) and knob (item 2) through
pen linkage arm (item 5) and spherical rod end (item 4).
h. Check pen span, if out of adjustment refer to paragraph 3.11.
i. If pen span is correct, replace back access panel and return Record-O-Graph to its
original posit ion.

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3.11 Span Adjustment.

Slide the Record-O-Graph from wall and remove back access panel.
ba: Loosen push rod attach knob
C. Slide push rod attach knob and screw (Figure 3-3 item 1) along pen linkage arm
(item 3) to vary span adjustment. Slide toward rear of recorder to increase pen travel
and away from rear to decrease pen travel.
d. Tighten push rod attach knob
Check pen zero setting, if out of adjustment refer to paragraph 3.10.
r9 If pen zero setting is correct replace back access panel and return recorder to its
original position.

3.12 ROP PEN ASSEMBLY (300161); This assembly is found only in non-metric recorders.
Make adjustments as follows:
3.13 Zero Adjustments:
Slide the Record-O-Graph from wall and remove back access panel.
t: Adjust the pen tension knob until the pen returns sluggishly when deflected. Reduce
the pen force until both a snappy return and a heavy marking on the chart is achieved.
Cut off all of the protruding top of the pen adjustment screw.
C. Apply air pressure. Adjust the air regulator (Figure 3-4 item 1) to just cause full
extension (0.7 inch) of the air cylinder rod.
d. With air applied loosen the screws in the air cylinder clamp (item 2) and slide the
cylinder until the cylinder rod deflects the pen tip 3/16 + l/16 inch. This adjustment
determines the extent of offset for off-bottom indication. Securely tighten the air
cylinder clamp screws.
e. With air applied, turn the mechanism to produce spikes on the chart. If necessary,
adjust the inside spring plunger (item 3) to make the short spikes l/4 + l/16 inch tall;
Adjustment is made by holding the plunger with a 5/16 inch wrench, and loosening or
tightening the internal spring (item 4) with a 7/32 inch allen wrench. If you rotate
the barrel of the plunger, you must repeat step 2 above.
f. With air applied, loosen the set screws in the pen lever (item 5) and position the pen
tip to the desired zero (drilling) position. This zero position should be in a location
where the time lapse between pulses is easily read, i.e., the pen markings should
not obliterate the time lines or the time numerals. Before tightening the set screws
in the pen lever position it vertically l/32 to l/16 inch above the big plate of the
striker Verify that the striker is in its normal position between the 5 cam
protrusions. Securely tighten the set screws.

3.14 Span Adjustments:

a. Remove and reapply air pressure several times and observe the pen overshoot, if
any, as the pen returns to the operating baseline after being in the off-bottom position.
Adjust the air regulator, if necessary, to reduce the overshoot to less than 1./16 inch.
Too little air pressure will diminish baseline repeatability.

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Figure 3-4. ROP Pen Assembly (300161) Diagram

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1. ACCESS DOOR CATCH 4. PEN LIFTER ARM CATCH

2. PEN ARM TENSION SCREW 5. PEN LIFTER ARM HANDLE
3. BALL POINT PEN LOCK NUT 6. CHART CLIP
7. BOURDON TUBE PEN ADJUSTMENT KNOB

Figure 3-5. Typical Record-O-Graph

(Front View) ,

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3.14 cont.

b. The assembly is now calibrated. Rotate the assembly in the reverse direction with
air pressure applied to be sure nothing binds or breaks. When the assembly is work-
ing satisfactorily, drill and pin the pen lever in position.
C. Replace back access panel and return Record-O-Graph to its original position.
3.15 RPM and SPM. Calibrate the RPM and SPM as follows:

Apply 3 psi input pressure.

ba: Adjust pen to zero by rotating eccentric screw (Figure 3-2 item 1).
c. Operate the pump (SPM) or the rotary (RPM) and count the revolutions in one minute
time.
d. Set the pot on the side of the RG77 transducer to make the indication agree with the
count of step c.
3.16 ROTARY TORQUE (ELECTRIC) (H1184). Instruction manual TW632 defines the details
of this calibration. Briefly, it involves zeroing the amplifier with input terminals shorted;
spanning the amplifier and E/P transducer(s) with a calibrated signal from a test fixture, and finally
connecting the amplifier to the shunt. Voltages present are lethal and connections to the shunt must
be made by a qualified rig electrican with all DC power turned off.
3.17 TRU-TORQUE (FA18). Instruction manual TW 571 defines the details of this calibration.
Briefly, it involves the following steps:

Set Rotary brake, leave table unlocked.

Suspend the drilling string in the Kelly-down position; Kelly drive bushing in place and
very little or no external weight on the table.
Install a Tong Torque unit on the break-out tong.
Mount the break-out tong on the Kelly box and point the handle toward the V-door.
Using a come-a-long (or similar system) anchor the pull line to create a pull in the
direction of the rotary input shaft. This will put the turnbuckle to the rotary under
considerable tension.
e. Pull a torque of about 24,000 ft. - lbs. (6,000 lbs. pull on a 4 ft. tong handle).
NOTE: Pull must be at 90 to tong handle for accurate calibration.
f. Calibrate recorder to this point.
g. Check zero and repeat as necessary for calibration.

4.00 OPERATION
4.01 CHANGING THE CHART. Change the chart as follows:
a. Gpen door of case by raising access door handle to its full travel and engaging access
door catch (refer to Figure 3-5 item 1).
b. Raise pen lifter arm handle (item 5) and place pen lifter arm in upper position in pen
lifter arm catch (item 4).

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4.01 cont.

c. To replace chart without removing drum, insert top edge of chart beneath retaining
clips with remainder of chart draped down in front of the recorder. Roll the drum
one revolution to draw the chart onto the drum. If the chart is bonded at both ends,
run a finger through the bond at the trailing edge to ensure that it will wrap flat on the
drum. Release the clips and tuck the trailing edge of the chart under the leading edge
and retain both thicknesses with the clips.

NOTE

The model number of the chart to be used

with a particular Record-O-Graph is
stamped on the nameplate on the front of the
instrument.

d. Rotate the drum by hand, overriding the clutch, until pens are lined up at the correct
time of day.
e. Lower pen lifter arm to lower position in pen lifter catch. Pens should now be on
chart.
f. Gently scribble pens on chart, if desired, to ensure ink flow.
Wind clock motor per paragraph 4.02.
f: Close access door of case.

4.82 WINDING THE CLOCK MOTOR

Do not overwind the clock motor or it will

be damaged.
Wind clock motor to its limit, however do not force beyond easy winding.
4.03 OPERATING THE ROP ASSEMBLY AIR CLUTCH. The ROP assembly air clutch is operated
by opening and closing the valve on the drillers console. Opening the valve engages the clutch
in the measuring assembly which drives the DRILLING RATE pen.

5.00 MAINTENANCE
Record-O-Graph Maintenance tasks are primarily a matter of periodic inspection, cleaning,
and checking for obvious damage and wear, missing or loose items.
5.01 HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS. Hydraulic systems should be checked regularly for leaks and sub-
sequent loss of fluid. Check particularly in areas of wear for abrasion or other damage to
hoses.

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5.02 HYDRAULIC LEAK. When a leak is discovered, repair or replace the hose and refill the
system with MARTIN-DECKER W15 fluid per paragraph 2.13 for add-on equipment, para-
graph 2.14 for weight hookup equipment, or paragraph 2.15 for pump pressure hookup equipment.
5.03 AIR PRESSURE SYSTEMS. Air pressure systems should be checked regularly for leaks
using a soapless lather. Tighten or replace any lines or fittings that are not air-tight.
The air filter should also be checked, and the drip well drained to minimize damage from excess
moisture.
5.04 TRANSDUCERS. The E/P transducers should be kept clean and dry. Paragraphs 3.13,
3.14 and 3.15 outline the calibration procedures to be followed if calibration should be
necessary.
5.05 AMPLIFIERS. The amplifier (H989A-1) used with the Rotary Torque hookup must be kept
clean and dry.
5.06 GENERATORS. The generators require a check of their pulley alignment as well as being
kept clean and dry.
5.07 ACCESS WINDOW. Clean only with a clean soft cloth. Do not use abrasives or strong
chemical cleaners.
6.00 DRAWING PACKAGE TW514 -1
A package consisting of drawings considered necessary for the installation and operation of
the Record-O-Graph is available upon request.

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