MWD (Measurement While Drilling) Option for 31 Series Rigs

The MWD option for 31 Series rigs includes a sensor package, electrical harness, and mounting points that are pre-installed on newer models. It records parameters pertaining to the drilling operation, similar to practices in oil, gas, and mining industries. The data can be used with external software or logging hardware. The option can be added at any time and provides direct manufacturer support. It enables operators to monitor rig performance in real time without being limited by hard formations that restrict other sampling methods.

1. Common parameters for MWD are crowd force, torque, penetration rate, mud pump pressure, mud flow rate, holdback pressure, head rotation speed, and hole depth.
2. Follows ISO 22476-15 International Standard for MWD.
3. All sensors utilized are common Geoprobe^® components with proven experience and reliability.
4. MWD Sensors are easily integrated into existing rig electronics to maximize usefulness of sensor data being currently collected.
5. Calibrated outputs are delivered via J1939 CAN Bus network on the drill. This simplifies the wiring on the drill and can be supplied to a data logger of your choice.
6. Expansion by adding other sensors is possible and can be read into the same data logger.

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1. Utilizes sensors installed and integrated by Geoprobe^® for a reliable and supportable system
2. Follows ISO Std. 22476-15 (hydraulic drills and measurements)
3. Measurements and calculations are acquired by the rig
4. Measured and calculated parameters are output by CAN Bus J1939 for easy integration into a LIM or other third party MWD data logger
5. Used for recording drilling and operation parameters, identifying course lithology changes, identifying voids in soil or rock, etc.