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The 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 on the instrument barrel.

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.

Specifications:

General Characteristics:
Temperature range	-30ºC to +85ºC
Memory capacity	10,000 readings
Reading interval	5s minimum
Power source	2 x C lithium
Clock accuracy	±2 s/day
Clock battery	6-10 years, depending on usage
Construction	Stainless steel, bronze
Software	IBM®-PC Windows, Palm OS™
Dimensions:
Diameter	34.9mm (1.375") maximum (with LCD display)
Length (alkaline)	36cm (14")
Depth rating	1000m
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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