You can connect Mezintel Gamma to EDR depth tracking systems or MWD decoding systems via two modes:
- Serial Port (i.e. COM Port Number & Baud Rate)
- Ethernet (i.e. IP Address and Telnet Port Number)
These two methods are made available to guarantee that a PC running Mezintel Gamma LWD/MWD software (version 22.15.127 onwards), can connect to the myriad of rig site EDR and MWD systems.
Background on Serial Port Connectivity
Connecting to MWD decoding systems or EDR depth tracking systems is usually by legacy serial ports (i.e. using RS-232 connector). Examples are via COM Port number and a baud rate, such as 9600. The serial port is a nine-pin style that is either built-in to your PC or you will need to use a USB-to-Serial adapter.
Ethernet Connectivity for Newer Systems
Newer systems are using Ethernet (via Telnet protocol) as the preferred or, and in some cases, the only option for connectivity to MWD decoding systems and/or for EDR Depth tracking systems. Ethernet requires a rig site Local Area Network (LAN) . Connectivity info requires an IP Address and Telnet Port number. The connection can be wireless or wired (using the RJ-45 connector).
Datalog Example of Ethernet (Telnet) EDR Connectivity
One example of an EDR-Ethernet connectivity system is the Datalog’s drilling monitoring system commonly used in South America, that is: Chile, Venezuela, and Colombia etc. Mezintel Gamma was first modified to include Ethernet connectivity for the Datalog system.
With Mezintel Gamma you can do bi-directional Ethernet connectivity, which means you can read/write to the same IP address and port number. Or you can read from one IP address and port number, and Write to another IP address and port number.
Just remember: Should you do directional drilling jobs in South America using Datalog’s system, with Mezintel you are covered on full compatibility for Ethernet Telnet communications.