High Side Seeker®
Like its big brother, the MI3 survey tool, the High Side Seeker® is an electronic multishot tool - it operates in the same way as the MI3 with the exception that it has no azimuth sensor.
The High Side Seeker® contains a three-component accelerometer package, so that it can provide dip and gravitational high side (toolface or roll orientation) in all orientations. High side is measured relative to a location mark.
The High Side Seeker® has a variety of applications. For example:
- electronic dip meter.
- high side determination for core orienting work.
- complementing data from other downhole geophysical tools.
- high side determination for legacy survey tools.
The High Side Seeker® can be configured in a number of ways to suit different applications. It is capable of communicating with computers or PDA's over a serial and/or IrDA interface. It can be fitted with a backlit LCD display to show results on-the-fly, in which case user input is through a combination rotary and pushbutton switch. Custom interfaces are also available.
The image below shows the High Side Seeker® displaying an inclination of 88.3 degrees from vertical (oilfield convention) and a toolface of 111.5 degrees.
In addition to operating as a multishot instrument, the High Side Seeker® is also capable of taking an external trigger input. For example, a pressure sensor or impact sensor can be used to trigger a reading which is stored together with a time stamp.
Configuration: Depending on the application, the High Side Seeker® is run with shock absorbers, pressure housings, and/or thermal shields. Icefield Tools supplies the High Side Seeker® as an OEM module. We can provide reference designs for a pressure housing, and are open to customizing the firmware to suit your needs.
Specification Overview
Download detailed specifications for the High Side Seeker® (PDF)
| General Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Temperature range | -30ºC to +85ºC |
| Memory capacity | 10,000 readings |
| Reading interval | 5s minimum |
| Power source | 6-24VDC @ 50mA maximum |
| Clock accuracy | ±2 s/week |
| Clock battery | 6-10 years, depending on usage |
| Construction | Brass, polycarbonate, stainless |
| Software | IBM®-PC Windows, Palm OS™ |
| Dimensions | |
| Diameter | 28.7mm (1.129") bare |
| 28.7mm (1.129") bare | |
| Length (alkaline) | 36cm (14") in reference housing |
| Depth rating | Housing dependent |
| Sensors | |
| Inclination | Three-component accelerometer |
| Range | 0º (horizontal) ±90º (any orientation) |
| Accuracy | ±0.3º |
| Shock resistance | 6000g |
| Temperature | |
| Accuracy | ±1ºC |
NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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