279-38-002 Sensor Manual
279-38-002 Sensor Manual
Document Information
Document No. 279-38-002
AL Monitoring
Document Ref. 375 ESP Sensor User Manual
Version No. 1.0
Date 18/12/2018
Created By Johnny Clark
Approved By Donald Jamieson
Brief
This manual is specifically for the RMSpumptools downhole 375 ESP sensor. While other products
are mentioned in this manual, there is separate documentation for each mentioned product, that
includes specific installation and operational information. The document numbers for these manuals
can be found below, and may be requested from RMSpumptools
Overview
Designed for the most demanding well conditions, the RMSpumptools ESP Sensor is a robust tool
that provides accurate measurement of:
Discharge Pressure (data2 model only)
Intake Pressure
Intake Temperature
Motor Oil Sump Temperature
Motor Winding Temperature
Vibration on 3 axis (X, Y and Z)
Current Leakage
The ESP Sensor offers two continuous temperature ratings, the standard offering is 150°C and the
High Temperature (HT) model provides a 175°C upper limit.
Each RMSpumptools ESP sensor undergoes a rigorous test programme prior to being shipped to
ensure that each sensor is ready to be installed, with confidence, by our customers.
Dimensions
Functional Description
Callout
Pressure Connections
On the neck of the discharge sensor are two identical looking pressure ports: well pressure and
discharge pressure.
You can tell which port is which by is looking at the stamping next to each port (Pi and Pd.
The discharge line connection is made up of a 1/8” NPT to 1/4” tube fitting.
You can confirm both the intake and discharge pressure range by connecting a TransCVR and waiting
for the sensor manufacture information to be sent to surface.
Temperature Probe
A 1m long probe is supplied with the sensor.
Boot kits are also supplied with the probe and are to be fitted during installation if thermocouple is
not pre-fitted to motor.
The probe is polarity sensitive and the connection plate shows how to connect.
Discharge Pressure
The second pressure port is typically connected to pump discharge (it may be left open to the well to
give a 2nd well pressure measurement). It is an NPT port on the neck of the sensor and connects to
any remote pressure point using 1/4” OD capillary tube.
If no capillary line is fitted then this second pressure will measure a second well pressure.
On the neck of the sensor the second pressure is the right most port when looking directly at the
rating plate when the sensor is upright.
Vibration Measurements
Each sensor measures vibration in all 3 axis: x, y, z. This is translated to the Rotational and the
Longitudinal vibration.
Diagnostic Measurements
The sensor gathers a large number of diagnostics inside the sensor including the various
temperatures on the circuit, the level of voltages, amount of current flow and the temperature of
the two pressure transducers.
Diagnostic information is available via Modbus from the Transceiver and is recorded in logs
generated by the TransCVR.
Additional Data
Category Format
Part Number Manufacture Detail XXXX
Serial Number Manufacture Detail XXXX
Firmware Manufacture Detail XXXX
Max Well Pressure Manufactured Rating XXX psi
Max Discharge Pressure Manufactured Rating XXX psi
Max Temperature Manufactured Rating XXX°C
Service TAG Tracking Reference XXXX
These are sent to surface when the sensor is powered to allow tracking and quality assurance
procedure compliance.
Insulation Testing
Test Voltage
The Sensor can be insulation tested up to 5,000 VDC.
Test Lead
Never connect an alligator clip or test lead directly to the Sensor. This can lead to pin damage. A
loose test clip can also disconnect and made contact with the Tmwt pins damaging the sensor.
Use a Test Lead comprising a length of wire with a crimp fitted on one end.
Tester Polarity
First check polarity of your insulation tester.
Connect your insulation tester to a multi-meter and set the tester range to within the range of the
multi-meter (e.g. 250 V). Connect red to red and black to black.
Now test: switch on your insulation tester.
If the multi-meter says “+” (or shows no polarity) then red is positive. If it shows “-” then red is
negative.
Testing
Connect +ve to the Sensor chassis and negative to the High Voltage Lead (or cable) when insulation
testing.
Function Testing
Test Lead
Never connect an alligator clip or test lead directly to the Sensor. This can lead to pin damage. A
loose test clip can also disconnect and made contact with the Tmwt pins damaging the sensor.
Use a Test Lead comprising a length of wire with a crimp fitted on one end.
Function Checks
With the specification known we recommend a function test:
well pressure
discharge pressure
motor winding temperature
These check the calibration and, importantly, checks sealing of the discharge port connection and
that you have the motor winding temperature probe fitted the correct way.
Ground Fault
If you receive a Ground Fault LED warning on the Transceiver (or on the Display) there is a phase (or
the motor wye point) connected to ground. This may be a
cable fault
splice fault
water ingress to motor
The completion needs to be pulled and the problem rectified. Confirm the fault using your insulation
tester.
Check that the cable phase is not grounded at the test lead. Check that one of the other phases is
not touching ground and causing the fault. Check that your Test Box (or Transceiver) is working by
testing with a Simulator.
Open/Cable Fault
A Cable Fault indicated on the Transceiver indicates the Transceiver cannot connect to the Sensor.
This is most likely to be that a test lead is disconnected although may be the wye point is
disconnected or the cable from the wye point to the motor is disconnected.
Check that the test leads are making good contact with the cable armour and the cable phase. Check
that your Test Box (or Transceiver) is working by testing with a Simulator.34
Sensor Fault
When the insulation to ground is good and the Sensor is detected by the Transceiver you may still
get a Sensor Fault. This requires the Sensor to be replaced and serviced.
Check that your Test Box (or Transceiver) is working by testing with a Simulator.
Service any Sensor which indicates a Sensor FAULT on the display or transceiver.
Low Insulation
Should you read a low insulation either using an insulation tester or the display (or transceiver)
indicates a Ground Fault you should first remove the Sensor and re-test.
Once the adapter is separated from the motor you should remove the Motor Shorting Ring and
ensure it is not touching the Sensor chassis. Now re-test: a pass suggests the Motor Shorting Ring
has a fault.
Next inspect the High Voltage Lead for damage.
You may wish to cut the High Voltage Splice out and check the Sensor directly without the Motor
Shorting Ring attached.
Shorting Ring
Method A: Pre-Fitted Suitable Wire
Your Shorting Ring may come with a wire moulded-in. If the wire is not suitable for the HV boot kit
supplied you must splice the Shorting Ring wire to the wire supplied with the sensor: refer Method
B, Splice.
Your wire must meet these specifications:
Dimension
Insulation OD 0.14” (3.5mm)
Wire AWG 18AWG
Each sensor comes with a boot kit pre-fitted to a length of wire plus a spare crimp. To re-use this kit,
first cut off the crimp. Now slide off the insulator and the boot.
Fit the boot kit to your molded-in wire (refer section on Connector Assembly).
Method B: Splice
If the wire from your Shorting Ring is not long enough or has the wrong OD/AWG you should splice
on the length of wire supplied with the sensor.
The sensor includes wire and a boot kit, which must be fit to the wire before connection.
You will have to ensure this is a strong, well-insulated splice. This is a high voltage connection and
you need to make this barrier to prevent wet sump fluid entering here and resulting in a ground
fault.
Before Starting
Make yourself familiar with the parts.
Wire
Your motor winding temperature wire or wire from the motor shorting ring. The boot kits used
MUST be correct for both the wire AWG and the outer insulation diameter.
Rubber Boot
Flexible rubber boot which must be selected to suit not only the pin but also the wire’s outer
insulation diameter.
Insulator
A white PTFE insulator required to maintain the high voltage operation of the connector system. It
must be used.
Low voltage connectors (for motor winding temperature) may be supplied with or without the
insulator. If supplied they must be used.
Crimp
This has to be selected to suit the AWG conductor size of the wire. One end is for the wire and the
other connects onto the pin.
Compatibility
Wire AWG and outer insulation must be correct for the boot kit. Ill-fitting boots will cause premature
loss of data and could lead to premature ESP failure if the HV boot fails on a grounded ESP system.
Seal Fit
Boot kits are designed to seal in two ways. First, they are to seal between the outer insulation of the
wire and the boot. Second, they seal between the boot and the lower metal of the connector pin.
If there is not a seal between the wire’s outer insulation and the boot you will eventually get a fault.
You will find that putting the boot over the wire is difficult. Use lubricant on the wire or heat the
boot up if it is cold but NEVER
drill out the boot
scrape insulation from the wire
use a loose-fitting wire
Should the high voltage boot seal fail you will likely get a ground fault when wet sump fluid settles in
this area. This may simply cause loss of Sensor data or may cause catastrophic pin damage requiring
Sensor rebuild.
Re-Use of Boots
If the boot is still connected to the wire you can re-use the boot. Simply inspect for damage and
replace if it has become hard, brittle or appears no longer to be sealing the wire or “clicking”
securely onto the connector pin.
If the boot (and associate crimp and insulator parts) have been removed and are used our
recommendation is to replace with a new kit.
Step 2: Insulator
With the boot on the wire push the white insulator block into the boot. This should be a close but
not tight fit on the insulation.
Discharge Pressure
Pressure Take-off
If your sensor comes with Discharge Pressure, then you will connect a capillary line from the sensor
to a discharge pressure take off. This will be located above the pump discharge.
Running in hole
Preparation
The Sensor will normally have been fitted to the motor and tested before shipping to the well-site. If
you are fitting or replacing a Sensor on a well-site take extra precautions - you are working with high
voltage electrical connections which will, when installed, be under pressure, be at high temperature
and submerged in sump fluid which, potentially, will be wet.
On site you need to service the motor through the Sensor adaptors Drain & Fill Port and conduct
multiple insulation and function tests.
Motor Ohms
Insulation Testing
Refer “Insulation Testing”.
There is a threaded connection between the housing and the sensor base and you must exercise
caution to not unscrew this. Also, gripping on the housing may cause damage to the housing and
cause loss of sealing.
Motor Pick Up
Pick up the motor as normal - no precautions are required other than those customary for motor
pick up.
You can pre-fit the tube fitting to the capillary line. Make sure to fit the ferrules correctly.
On site, secure the tube fitting into the discharge pressure port. The sensor’s discharge port should
be lined up to the side of the motor pothead. This will mean the hydraulic line will run alongside the
MLE. When using a Protectolisors please ensure that the MLE and capillary line are situated
correctly.
If banding is being carried out, when you reach the pothead you should run the capillary alongside
the MLE and secure it in the same bands or centralisers if you use them.
Ground Fault
If you receive a Ground Fault LED warning on the Transceiver (or on the Display) there is a phase (or
the motor wye point) connected to ground. This may be a
cable fault
splice fault
water ingress to motor
The completion needs to be pulled and the problem rectified. Confirm the fault using your insulation
tester.
Check that the cable phase is not grounded at the test lead. Check that one of the other phases is
not touching ground and causing the fault. Check that your Test Box (or Transceiver) is working by
testing with a Simulator.
Open/Cable Fault
A Cable Fault indicated on the Transceiver indicates the Transceiver cannot connect to the Sensor.
This is most likely to be that a test lead is disconnected although may be the wye point is
disconnected or the cable from the wye point to the motor is disconnected.
Check that the test leads are making good contact with the cable armour and the cable phase. Check
that your Test Box (or Transceiver) are working by testing with a Simulator.
Sensor Fault
When the insulation to ground is good and the Sensor is detected by the Transceiver you may still
get a Sensor Fault. This requires the Sensor to be replaced and serviced.
Check that your Test Box (or Transceiver) is working by testing with a Simulator.
- Each RMSpumptools sensor has six captive bolts for mounting to the motor crossover
(unless otherwise specified)
- Remove these bolts from the crossover threaded holes
- Once all the bolts are free of the crossover, pull the sensor out gently and evenly
o Do not allow movement of the sensor in any direction other than concentrically with
the motor
- When the sensor comes loose, keep it concentric with the motor with a couple of inches
between the flange of the sensor and base of the crossover
- Once the wiring is removed clean up the sensor flange and connections and replace the
shipping cap that was provided with the sensor.