Geovista

GV500 Series Winch

Models 510, 530, 550 and 570
Operations Manual

(Model shown GV510)

OPERATIONS MANUAL ..........................................................................................1

Included Documents & Drawings ..............................................................................2
Version Control ..........................................................................................................3
GV500 Series Winch Main features...........................................................................4
Drive Train .................................................................................................................4
Motor & Gearbox Orientation...
Cable spooling device.................................................................................................5
Measure head with integral cable tension measuring device and depth encoder. ......6
Shaft Encoder .............................................................................................................8
Motor speed control & overtension cut-out................................................................8
Tips On Using The Over Tension Cut Out...............................................................10
GV500 Speed Controller Circuit Description. .........................................................11
Circuit "Safety Interlock"...
Winch Variac Circuit.
Regenerative Drive ...................................................................................................11
Winch Torque Display & Limit................................................................................12
Opening The Speed Controller..
Installation ................................................................................................................13
Remote Control.........................................................................................................14
Slip Ring and Cable Clamp Assembly .........................................................................
Clutch Mechanism.
Included Documents & Drawings
GV510Mechanical GV510 General Assembly
Mechanical GV510 Drum Assembly
Mechanical GV510 GV530 Levelwind Assembly
GV530Mechanical GV530 General Assembly
Mechanical GV530 Drum Assembly
Mechanical GV510 GV530 Levelwind Assembly
GV550Mechanical GV550 General Assembly
Mechanical GV550 Drum Assembly
Mechanical GV550 Levelwind Assembly
Mechanical GV550 Base
GV570Mechanical GV570 General Assembly
Mechanical GV570 Drum Assembly
Mechanical GV570 Levelwind Assembly
Mechanical GV570 Base

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Applicable to all modelsSchematic GV500 Hand Held Remote

Schematic GV500 Signal Connections
Schematic GV500 Winch Torque Display & Limit
Schematic GV500 Safety Interlock
Schematic GV500 Winch Variac Wiring
Schematic GV500 Speed Control Box GA
Mechanical Measure Wheel Assembly
Version Control
Release To Version 1.0 - 10 October 1999
June 2000 version 1.1: added the torque control override switch
2008 version 2: drawing update and KB speed controller
2009 version 3: new drawings
2010 version 4: combined manual

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Purpose of this Manual.

This manual is designed to allow the user to get the best out of their GeoVista winch and to
operate efficiently and safely. Maintenance points are highlighted, where appropriate.

Safety
Careless Operation Of This Piece Of Equipment Can Result In Personal Injury
And Equipment Damage.
Ensure That You Are Trained In The Operation.
If In Doubt, Stop Activities.
If In Doubt, Get Assistance From Competent Personnel.
Observe Local Operating Procedures That Are In Place.
Particular safety points will be highlighted throughout this manual.
Please do take note.

Reliability
Please note the section regarding winch installation. If these recommendations are not
followed then the manufacturers warranty may be void.
GV500 Series Winch main features
The GV500 series winch comprises these main parts:
Drive train-motor & gearbox.
Cable spooling device.
Levelwind clutch mechanism
Measure head with integral cable tension measuring device and depth encoder.
Slip-ring connection to the logging cable.
Motor speed control & overtension cut-out.
Signal wiring
These will be discussed individually in the following sections.
Drive Train
This comprises a DC motor and 80:1 reduction bevel drive gear box.
(Safety Note: the motor is DC but requires a 240 VAC supply for correct operation. Do
not attempt to supply the winch with a DC supply. The speed controller generates the DC
voltage required.)
The gearbox is directly mounted onto the shaft of the cable drum; using no intermediate
gears, drive belts or chains. This gives a steadier drive and increased reliability. The bevel
drive is non-reversible, so that no other braking device in the winch is required. The cable
tension will not turn the drive train when the motor is stopped.

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The bevel gearbox is oil filled for life and should require no attention in the field. The
motor has brushes that bear on the commentator. The motor manufacturer recommends
that the brushes be changed after 3,000 hours operation at 75% of rated load. In this
application the load is usually much less than 75%, but the operator can use these figures to
make an estimate of when to fit new brushes.
One of the brushes is easily accessed while the other brush requires removing the motor
from the gearbox flange. This requires the removal of the 4 bolts. It is recommended that
the condition of the easily accessed brush be inspected.
An option available is the installation of a clutch device. This allows the user to disengage
the coupling between the cable drum shaft and the gearbox drive shaft. To activate the
clutch, locate the steel knob on the outside of the gearbox. Pull this out approximately
10mm and insert the supplied spacer to hold the knob in this position.
Note that now the drum is free to rotate and no braking is available. To re-establish the
drive, first ensure that the drum is not turning. Now remove the spacer and allow the steel
knob to engage. Rotate the drum until the clutch pins are heard to engage and the steel
knob is fully home.
Safety Note: Never disengage the clutch when there is tension on the cable. The drum
will rotate rapidly and represent a safety hazard. Re-engaging the clutch under these
circumstances could cause damage to the winch.
Motor & Gearbox Orientation (GV510/530 models only)
One of the attractive features of the GV510 and GV530 models is that the motor can be
placed into one of two different positions, depending on the space available in the vehicle
where it is mounted.
Also, the motor is mounted high & externally to the main winch body. This allows the
winch to be pushed over the wheel arch of the vehicle, permitting better use of the space
available.
To move the position of the motor requires these steps to be followed:
1. Locate the 4 screws retaining the motor to the motor foot plate and remove them. The
motor weight can safely be supported on the gearbox as long as no extra weight or shock is
applied when in this position.
2. Locate the 8 screws holding the flange onto the winch side plate and remove them.
3. Rotate the motor out of the way so that the base plate can be removed from the side of
the winch. Locate this base plate into the required position and replace the screws.
4. Rotate the motor to the required location and replace the screws in the flange and the
base plate.
Cable Spooling device.
It is important that the cable be spooled neatly to avoid damaging the cable. If the cable
crosses itself, then the tension can cause internal damage to the cable. The GV500 winch
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has a lead screw arrangement that is driven from the main cable drum shaft via a chain.
The spooling device is mounted on a carriage that traverses backwards and forwards with
the cable movement.
If the cable becomes out of synchronisation with the spooling device, then this is corrected
by use of the special tool supplied with the winch. This is a -T-handled tool.

Inserting the cable spooling adjustment tool

To apply the tool, first stop the winch drive. Firmly push the tool into the hole on the end
of the spooling device, pressing to engage the tool with the castellated section and
simultaneously disengage the drive. Then the tool can be turned to rotate the lead screw
independently of the cable drum. When alignment is reached remove the tool. As the
drum is then turned the drive will re-engage with a click and spooling should continue
correctly.
Note that it is possible to set the lead screw such that the spooling head moves in the wrong
direction. The consequence of this is that as the cable leaves the drum from, for example,
left to right, the head will move from right to left. To correct this situation, continue
rotating the lead screw tool until the spooling head reaches the end of the travel and returns
in the reverse direction. Now align the cable exit point and the measure head. Rotate the
cable drum to ensure that the direction of travel is now correct.
Caution: If the winch is operated with the direction of travel incorrect, then damage to
both the cable and the winch can occur.
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Keep the lead screw and guide bars clean and lightly greased. Make sure that the measure
wheel is free of dirt. Clean the grooves in the wheels regularly or incorrect depth
measurements will occur.
N.B. Never let the drum unwind fully. The base layer of cable should remain on the drum
as the friction helps the security of the cable to the drum. If it is necessary to reach greater
depths, at least half of the base layer of cable must remain on the drum.
Levelwind Clutch Mechanism
A mechanical torque-limiting mechanism is fitted between the motor and the levelwind
sprocket. It can be accessed from the outside of one of the winch side plates. It can be seen
as the black cylinder in the photograph below.

GV500 Levelwind Clutch Mechanism

Measure head with integral cable tension measuring device and depth encoder.
The sonde depth is measured by passing the cable over a measure wheel coupled to shaft
encoder. Two jockey wheels are used so that the measure wheel does not slip as the cable
moves. If it is required to remove the cable from the measure head, then these two jockey
wheels must be moved.
Safety Note: Do not attempt to remove the measure head jockey wheels when the cable is
in the hole or the mains power is attached to the winch. Always disconnect the mains
power before working on the winch.
To remove the jockey wheels, remove the circlips on the shaft (one on each shaft) and slide
out the shaft. Note that there are two spacers with each wheel, which must be replaced
after the operation.
The cable tension measuring device is a load beam mounted below the measure wheel
bearing. A pin is located below the measure wheel bearing and bears down onto the load
cell to transmit the load as required. Ensure that this is free to move and is not stuck with
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grit or mud. There are no user serviceable parts inside the load cell and it should not be
dismantled.
The measure wheel should be free to rock side to side on its bearing. Only a small amount
of movement is required, but there must be some or else there will be a preload on the
loadcell, which may damage it.
The shaft encoder is mounted on the measure wheel spindle underneath a black cover.
There are three retaining screws around the periphery of this cover. Remove these to gain
access. There is a fourth special screw on the top of the cover, which is a torque reaction
screw that prevents the shaft encoder from rotating. This engages with a tang on the side of
the shaft encoder and must be correctly seated or depth errors will occur.
The only maintenance required is washing down to prevent the build up of mud on the
moving parts. All the bearings are sealed and greased for life. Ensure that the jockey
wheel spindles are free to move. After washing down, allow the parts to dry in free air
before storage. Application of a water repellent spray (e.g. WD-40) is a good idea to keep
everything working well.
Shaft Encoder
The shaft encoder normally installed is the Lika Electronics CK46-H-1000-B-C-U-4-6-PL4/S644. The important characteristics of this encoder are:
Series
Output driver
Pulses per revolution
Power supply
Shaft diameter
Measure Wheel Circumference

CK46
PP/LD universal circuit
1,000
5-30VDC
6mm
0.4m

The colour code for the wires is:

Yellow
Green
Red
Black

Phase A
Phase B
Positive supply
Ground supply

This range of encoder offers a wide range of pulses per revolution. Special encoders can be
supplied on request.
Motor speed control & overtension cut-out.
There are two control boxes related to the winch; the speed controller and the safety switch
unit.
The safety switch is a red mushroom type which, when pressed, will disconnect all power
to the winch motor and electronics. It is mounted in a prominent position so that it can be
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operated quickly in the event of an emergency. In normal operation, the cap needs to be
rotated until it pops up. At this point, mains power is applied to the speed controller.
Also mounted on the safety switch unit is a pair of fuses. These are 20mm types rated at 10
Amperes 250VAC. Both the Live and Neutral are fused.
The schematic for this unit is attached to this manual.
The GV510 and GV530 are available with either a variac or a KB electronic controller.
Both control boxes are operated in a similar way. They can be identified by their outward
appearance, if servicing or spare parts are required. GV550 and GV570 winches are
supplied only with a KB-type controller.

Variac-type Winch Control

KB Electronic-type Winch Control

The speed controller has a large top mounted rotary control for motor control and a motor
direction switch. To apply power to the motor, assuming that 240VAC is applied and the
safety switch is in the up position, requires two actions. Firstly select up or down direction
as appropriate with the toggle switch. At this point no power will be applied to the motor,
independent of the position of the speed knob. The user must then rotate the knob fully
counter clockwise, to the minimum position. At this point the interlock will be energised
and rotating the knob in a clockwise direction will apply an increasing voltage to the motor.

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A bargraph display with a small knob for the tension control is mounted on the sloping
panel of the winch speed controller. The motor current is monitored and displayed on the
bargraph during logging. The motor current is proportional to the motor torque and is a
good indication of cable tension.
The lower 7 segments are green coloured and the top 3 are red. As the tension increases
then more segments will light up. When all 3 red segments are lit up, then any increase in
motor current will cause the power to the motor to be interrupted and the motor will stop
turning. The braking effect of the bevel gearbox will prevent the cable from being pulled
downhole.
At this point, if the over tension condition is released then no power will be applied to the
motor. The user must rotate the speed control knob back to the minimum position then
rotate clockwise again to apply power. This safety feature prevents unexpected motion,
which may injure personnel.
Similarly when the safety switch is lifted, no power will be applied to the motor until the
speed controller is returned to the minimum position.
Tips On Using The Over Tension Cut Out
Note that the Over Tension Cut Out only operates in the UP Hole direction, on the KB
Electronic-type winch control.
The purpose of this is to prevent excessive pull on the cable, ensuring equipment damage
does not occur. The knob labelled Set Torque is a sensitivity control for the bargraph
display. Rotating the clockwise decreases the sensitivity and will, with a constant motor
load, reduce the number of bargraph segments that are illuminated.
For best operation, follow these simple procedures:
1
2

When at the bottom of the hole about to start pulling up, turn the Set Torque control
fully clockwise and turn the Speed knob clockwise until the correct logging speed is
reached.
When the speed has stabilised as required, observe the bar-graph display. There should
be a few green segments illuminated. Now rotate anticlockwise the Set Torque
control and more segments will be illuminated. Continue anticlockwise rotation until
the first red segment becomes illuminated. Now rotate clockwise a small amount until
the first red segment goes out and just 7 green segments are illuminated. Leave the Set
Torque control in this position.
In the event that the cable pull increases, the red segments will illuminate. If the
overpull is sufficient, then all 3 red segments will illuminate and the cut-out will
activate. The winch will stop pulling and motor current will be removed. The winch is
in a safe condition. To reactivate the winch, the Speed control must be reduced to
minimum then rotated clockwise again to apply power to the motor.
While logging up, under normal conditions, the number of green segments illuminated
will decrease as the weight of the cable is spooled in. Occasionally rotate the Set
Torque control anticlockwise until all 7 green segments are illuminated to maintain
protection against unexpected overpulls.

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GV500 Speed Controller - Circuit Description.

Refer to the attached circuits.
Circuit GV500 Safety Interlock.
This is the unit that gives the user the emergency stop switch and is an important safety
feature. By rotating the red knob in the direction indicated by the arrows, the knob will pop
up and close its contacts. This will allow power to be applied to the speed controller.
There are two fuses installed, each having a 10 amperes rating. In the event that either of
these blows, then investigate the reason before simply putting a new fuse in. Under
normal operation, these should not blow. Always use a fuse of similar rating.
If this box is disassembled for any reason, then do ensure that the Earth connections are
remade correctly. Safety Note: If the winch is not properly earthed then a potentially lethal
safety hazard exists.
Winch Variac Circuit (only available on GV510/530)
This is the speed controller section and interlock mechanism. 240VAC supply is applied to
the input terminal J1 connector. The mains current is supplied from the GV510 safety
Interlock unit as described above. Never connect mains directly to the input of the variac
circuit as no fuse protection or emergency switch will be available.
Mounted on the variac control is a microswitch labelled SW1 on the diagram. When the
variac is at the minimum position, this microswitch will close. In this position, Relay 1 coil
connection #0 will be connected to the Line input via switch SW2, the Up Stop Down
switch, if SW2 is in any position other than Off.
Assuming that terminals A and N on the board GV5_2 (See next section) are shorted, Relay
1 will then operate, shorting out the microswitch with the contact pair #4 and #2 on the
Relay 1. This will latch Relay 1 as long as terminals A and N on the board GV5_2 are
shorted. With Relay 1 operated, the Line voltage will be applied to the variac terminal K.
Rotating the variac clockwise will increase the voltage on variac terminal T. This voltage
is applied to the bridge rectifier BR1.
The direction of rotation of the motor is dependant on the polarity of the voltage applied.
This is controlled by Relay 2. Activating the coil will reverse the polarity applied to the
motor. The position of the relay is controlled directly by the Up Down Off switch.
Increasing the Variac output voltage will increase the voltage applied to the motor,
resulting in speed control as required.
The current drawn by the motor is measured by the current transformer mounted on the
underside of PCB GV5_2. The wire from the variac passes through the centre of the
current transformer to form the primary. The resulting voltage is developed across a
resistor on the GV5_2 board and amplified to drive the bar-graph display.
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Regenerative Drive (KB models only)

The GV500 Winch uses a full-wave regenerative control from Penta KB Power, part
number KBRG-240D. The control unit provides excellent control and will provide reverse
torque to maintain the set speed when the applied load is in the same direction as the motor
rotation.
If this box is disassembled for any reason, then do ensure that the Earth connections are
remade correctly.
Safety Note: If the winch is not properly earthed then a potentially lethal safety hazard
exists.
Winch Torque Display & Limit
This is the board mounted inside the speed controller box and provides the bargraph display
and the overtension cut-out function.
Models with Variac controlTransformer T1 takes the mains input and generates a stabilised +/-6VDC via regulators U3
& U4.
The current transformer T2 input signal is shown, with the signal being taken off the
Yellow & Purple wires. This will be a 50/60Hz sine wave signal and it is rectified
amplified by amplifier U5B. Amplifier U5C, with diodes D2-D4, forms a peak detect
circuit. This peak value is then held on capacitor C1, which has a drain current via R1.
This gives the circuit a low frequency response, suitable for the application in hand.
The reference Rhi (pin 6 of U1) is generated from the potentiometer VR1, labelled Set
Torque on the front panel, giving the sensitivity control. The measure signal is applied to
SIG (U1 pin 5). The signal on Rhi is the full-scale sensitivity of the bar-graph driver U1
and the level control signal is on SIG. The number of bars illuminated on the bar graph is a
function of the percentage of Rhi that SIG achieves.
The bar #10 is dealt with differently. In the event that the bar-graph driver tries to
illuminate this bar, then the low voltage that appears on LED10 (U1 pin 10) will cause the
comparator U6 to detect this and operate the relay Rly1. This will disconnect the terminal
A from the N (neutral) line and cause Relay1 on the main chassis to drop out and power to
be removed from the winch.
In the event that there are problems with this circuit, it can be easily disabled by shorting
terminals A and N on the terminal block. In this way, the winch can be used but without
and overload protection.
Models with KB winch controlThe winch motor current is sampled using a 0.1R 50W. This is then rectified and smoothed
to give a DC level signal. This DC signal is then applied to the input of the bargraph
generator U5 pin SIG. This signal is compared with the reference applied to U5 on pin Rhi.
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The fraction of Rhi that the signal on SIG represents is reflected in the number of bargraph
U6 segments illuminated.
The reference Rhi is generated from the potentiometer VR1, Set Torque on the front
panel, giving the sensitivity control.
When the top Red LED segment is turn ON the output of the board will be switched off
stopping any rotation of the winch. Note that the winch Torque limit only works in the up
hole direction.
Opening The Speed Controller (Variac model).
The speed controller is usually supplied wired to the winch with suitable cable lengths. If it
is required to lengthen or shorten the cables supplied, the correct method is to change the
cable length. Splices are not acceptable and will eventually lead to problems and always
represent a safety hazard. To change the wires requires opening the speed controller box.
Safety note: Ensure that no power is applied to the speed controller and that power is not
inadvertently applied while working on the unit.
First, remove the knob on the motor speed control. This requires loosening the screws (2
of) located in the periphery of the knob. The knob can then be pulled off.
Loosen the 4 screws, one in each corner, of the front panel. The top can then be lifted off.
There are sufficient wire lengths on the other front panel controls to allow the top to be
removed and put to one side while working inside the box.
Observe the main components, as identified by the drawing GA_1 attached to this manual.
Usually, the terminals of interest will be those to the mains power input and the motor, J1
and J2 respectively. Both these are accessible after the PCB is removed. This is achieved
by removing the 6 M3 screws, 3 along each edge of the PCB. Again, the wires are
sufficiently to allow putting this board to one side while working inside.
Both J1 and J2 have screw fastenings, so changing the wire is quite easy. Always use
similar wire to that supplied. Lengths are available from GeoVista if required.
Reassembly is the reverse of disassembly. Note that there is a bush around the shaft of the
variac. This is for lateral support for the variac. It is permissible, on assembly, to slacken
the screws retaining this bush and retighten when the top panel is firmly fastened. This
allows for minor misalignment to be taken out of the system.
Installation
Successful installation into a vehicle varies depending on the vehicle used. Some pointers
to a successful installation are as follows;
The use of a mounting frame is required and a drawing of a suitable mounting frame is
attached to this manual. Usually this mounting frame-plate is manufactured locally, with
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modifications to suit the vehicle platform. The bodies of vehicles are usually a stressed
member and will flex when driven over uneven surfaces. Without this mounting frame the
structural alignment of the winch can be distorted and damage can occur when the winch is
operated.
Ensure that you are not overloading the vehicle chosen. Refer to the manufacturers
information.
For models GV510/530
The externally mounted motor allows the winch to be pushed to one side of the vehicle, as
the motor can be situated over the wheel arch of the vehicle, thus giving better use of the
space available.
Try to keep the main weight (which is the cable) over the axle or inside the wheel base of
the vehicle. Avoid lifting the winch too high, as this will have a negative impact on the
stability of the vehicle when drive.
Refer to the wiring diagram attached. Perform a neat and well thought out positioning of
the cables. Do not splice cables, as this is unreliable and dangerous. Do not place cables
where they are prone to damage. Use conduit as much as possible.
Remote Control
With one-man operation, it is often convenient to be able to turn the winch when getting the
sondes in and out of the hole. A connector on the side of the speed controller box is
provided for connection to a pendant. This is a handheld switch box with an UP and
DOWN switch.
Operation is as follows.
1 First, put the UP\DOWN switch on the speed controller on to the OFF position (centre).
2 Connect the pendant to the connector provided.
3 Rotate the speed controller a small way of the stop position.
4 Pressing either of the two buttons on the pendant will now provide up or down motion as
required.
Models with Variac controlNote that the motor current trip is not active in this mode of operation. The bargraph will
operate, but will not cause the motor to trip out under these conditions. In this mode of
operation, there is no soft start of the motor so only a small clockwise rotation of the
variac should be selected. Experimentation will give a reasonable position of the control
know to use when in this mode of operation.
Models with KB winch controlOptional wireless remote control is available for these models. The current trip is active
with this controller.

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Slip Ring Assembly

The Slip Ring Assembly is designed so that it can be removed from the winch through the
side wall even when the drum is full of cable (provided the drum is adequately supported)
When fitting the cable into the cable clamp it is therefore useful to leave enough cable free
in the drum so that the slip ring assembly can be removed.
Once the cable is secured in the cable clamp and the end prepared for the slip ring
connections the drum can be re-assembled.
Self Amalgamating Tape can be used around the slip ring contacts to protect them from
moisture.

Slip ring
The complete slip ring assembly is shown below.

Complete slip ring assembly.

Once the Logging cable is connected to the slip ring it can be re-fitted into the drum.

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Feed the cable leads through the bearing opening.

Identify the correct terminals on the slip-ring

Connect the slip ring to the cable connectors

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Install the slip-ring housing to the winch

Install the covers

To complete the assembly of the winch, reverse the disassembly as described above.

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Rear View Into Pendant

RS 340-673
A

Brown

Black

Cable Entry

Cable RS 363-402
Flexible CY 0.75mm 4 Core
5m Long

SW3A Bank1 LHS

2L

4L

Bank1 RHS
1L

2R

1R

3L

4R

3R

Green/Yellow

TH4

Connect Shield at This End

4
1

Shield Not Connected This End

Blue
Green/yellow
Black
Brown

A
B
C
D
E

PL1
LMH 06F 14 05 PN

Blue

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Cannon Connector Pin Assignments

A

PL1

B
C
L
P
N

B
C
D

A
P

Strain gauge cable screen

Strain Gauge -ve Signal IP (Green)
Strain Gauge +ve Supply (Red)
Strain Gauge +Ve Signal Ip (White)
Strain Gauge -ve Supply (Blue)

L
U

R
U
V
D

Depth Encoder 0VDC Supply (Black)

Depth Encoder Phase A (Brown)
Depth Encoder Phase B (Blue)
Depth Encoder Cable Screen

Depth Encoder with 8 Core Cable

K Shaft Encoder +v Power Supply (Red)

Depth Encoder with Artic Braid

K Shaft Encoder +v Power Supply (Red)

R Depth Encoder 0VDC Supply (Black)

U Depth Encoder Phase A (Yellow)
V Depth Encoder Phase B (Green)
D Depth Encoder Cable Screen

R Depth Encoder 0VDC Supply (Black)

U Depth Encoder Phase A (Pink)
V Depth Encoder Phase B (Blue)

Red
* Red

F Fish Reference Electrode (Yellow plug)

T
G

Blue
* Black
Green
White
* Blue
* Pink

S Not Used
T Not Used
E Not Used

Strain Gauge with Artic Braid

C Strain Gauge -ve Signal IP (Blue)
L Strain Gauge +ve Supply (Red)
P Strain Gauge +Ve Signal Ip (Pink)
N Strain Gauge -ve Supply (Black)

Depth Encoder with 4 Core Cable

K Shaft Encoder +v Power Supply (Red)

M
N

Strain Gauge Wiring

M Logging Cable Armour (Camera Power Supply and GeoVista current return)

CANNON 19 MALE

B
Strain Guage Resistance Check

A Logging Cable # 1 (Red 4 core screened cable)

L to P 270 Ohm Red to White

N to C 270 Ohm Blue to Green
L to N 365 Ohm Red to Blue
P to C 365 Ohm White to Green

These connections for 4 core cable winches only

Cannon 19 Male Solder View

G Logging Cable # 2 (Blue 4 core screened cable)

H Logging Cable # 3 (White 4 core screened cable)
J Logging Cable # 4 (Green 4 core screened cable)

* When Low Temperature Artic wire is

used

These connections for 4 core cable Head only

1 Logging Cable # 1 (Red 4 core Logging cable)

2 Logging Cable # 2 (Green 4 core Logging cable)
3 Logging Cable # 3 (Black 4 core Logging cable)
4 Logging Cable # 4 (Clear 4 core Logging cable)

2
C

3
Looking into cable head end (socket)

Logging Cable Centre Conductor

SK1
(Optional) BNC

Armour

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Project GV530 Winch

4

3
+6v

8
U5A

U6A

LMC6484

6
0R

Purple

U5C

R11

10

D4

-6v

D2

D3

J1

A
N
L

R17
10K

1
2
3

9
1N4002

-6v

100R
1N4002

1N4002

LMC6484

C1

+6V

CON 3 Way

R1
100K

10uF 16VDC

8
4

REF
U5D
WIP

U1
LM3914
LED1
LED2
LED3
LED4
LED5
LED6
LED7
LED8
LED9
LED10

SIG
Rhi
RefOut
RefAdj
Rld

DC-7G3HWA
U2
1
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10

20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11

K1
K2
K3
K4
K5
K6
K7
K8
K9
K10

Green
Green
Green
Green
Green
Green
Green
Red
Red
Red

A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
A7
A8
A9
A10

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

+ C4
10uF 16VDC

12
14
13

B
R5
1K5

R13
10K

VR1
10K0

MODE

+6V

LM393

-6v

R12

8
O\C
R10

Mount C3 Close To Bargraph1

+6V
3

R14
POT2

V+

U5B
LMC6484
7

Yellow

11

T2

V-

T2

KNOB
1

K1

+6v

Change R17 from 10K to 1K

With the current transformer disconnected adjust POT2
so that the resistance of R14 + R17 = 3K3

R4
1K2

LMC6484

B
+6v
OVERLOAD A

C9
1uF

100nF
C5
+6v
Line F1

T1
PCB MOUNT T'FORMER

BR1
BRIDGE1

115

+6v

Vin

+Vout

R15
1K

1N4002
240R
R6

ADJ

FUSE2

10K
R2

C8
C2
330uF 25VDC

Q1
LM393

C6
100nF

U4
LM317
+Vout

910R
R8

ZVN2110

-6v
C7

240R
R7

Rly1 is normally closed, shown energised

10uF 16VDC

R3
100K

Vin
ADJ

7
6
R16
5K1

BR2
BRIDGE1

C3
330uF 25VDC

R18
10K

115

neutral

U6B

10uF 16VDC

910R
R9

RLY1
RELAY-SPST

D1

U3
LM317

-6v

GeoVista
Unit 6, Cae Ffwt Business Park Glan Conwy, Conwy, LL28
5SP
Tel +44 (0)1492 573399 Fax +44 (0)1492 581177
Title: Winch Torque Display & Limit

Filename

PCB Ident:

GV530A_4

1 Of 1
1

Issue

Project GV530 Speed Controller

4

FH1
FUSE HOLDER1
FH2
FUSE HOLDER1

Mains Supply Input

Blue Mains Cable RS

378-864.
Entry via cable gland
4m long

CG3
Line IP
Neutral IP
Earth

3
2
1

Cable Gland

Brown

F1
FUSE1

FUSES
2 * 10 Ampere

Power To Speed Controller

EMERGENCY STOP
SW3

CG4
Brown

3
2
1

Blue

Blue

Blue Mains Cable out

to speed control unit.
Through cable gland.
3m long.

Line Out
Neutral Out
Earth Out

MOTOR

F2
FUSE1
Yellow/Green

Cable Gland

Yellow/Green

VAC In/Out
Motor Power In

Motor Power Out

CG5
Motor Power from
Speed Control Unit

3
2
1

CG6
Brown

Brown

Blue

Blue

Yellow/Green

3
2
1

Yellow/Green

Cable Gland
C
Cable Gland

Motor Power out to Baldor

Motor.

Note: The motor cable loops through the box

GeoVista - Unit 6, Cae Ffwt Business Park,

Glan Conwy, Conwy, LL28 5SP.
Tel +44 (0)1492 573399 Fax +44 (0)1492 581177
D

Drawn
Date

Issue

MP
Oct 99

Circuit Description

Checked

Date

Issue

Parts List

Checked

Date

Title:

GV530 Emergency Stop Switch

PCB Ident:

NA

Issue B

Filename
GV530A_2.SCH

Sheet Of
1

Project
4

GV530 Winch

FH1
FUSE HOLDER1
FH2
FH_5*20_IP67_A

CG5

Blue Mains Cable

Entry via cable gland.
4m long

3
2
1

Line IP
Neutral IP

Brown
Blue

RLY4

F1
FUSE1

Brown

Line Out

F2

Blue

Neutral Out

FUSE1

Cable Gland

Earth Yellow/Green

Brown

Yellow/Green

Blue

CG6
3
2
1

Blue Mains Cable out to

Speed Control Unit.
Through cable gland.
2m long

Cable Gland

RELAY-DPST
Brown

SW4

EMERGENCY STOP

GeoVista - Unit 6, Cae Ffwt Business Park,

Glan Conwy, Conwy, LL28 5SP.
Tel +44 (0)1492 573399 Fax +44 (0)1492 581177
D

Drawn

Issue

MP

Date

Circuit Description

Checked

Date

Issue

Parts List

Checked

Date

Title:

PCB Ident:

Sheet Of
1

GV503 Winch Emergency Stop Enclosure

NA
2 of 3

Filename
GV530_A_2.SCH

Project
4

Issue A

GV503 Winch

CG1
Blue Mains Cable in from Emergency
Switch control Box through Cable Gland
CG1 to Terminal J1. 3m Long

GV5_2 PCB

ANL
1
2
3

3
2
1

Through Current Transformer

PCB Connections

N1

Cable Gland

Mains Input Lead 3 m long

KNOB
Terminal
J1

Line

T1
VARIAC5
4

Neutral
SW2
SW-DPDT

RELAY-DPCO
3 RLY2

3T

Note 1

Earth
1

BRIDGE2

Power latch

RLY1

J2

CG2
1
2
3

2
8

Note 1

CON3

Brown
Blue
Earth

1
2
3

Cable Gland

SW1 SW-SPST

Motor Connection

Direction Relay

BR1

Blue Cable for motor power. 5m

long. Loop through Emergency
Switch Control Box.

Base Plate
1

Upper Cover

0
RELAY-DPNO

RELAY-DPCO
3 RLY3
4
2
8

J3

6
0

1
2
3
4
5

GeoVista
Unit 6, Cae Ffwt Business Park Glan Conwy, Conwy, LL28
5SP
Tel +44 (0)1492 573399 Fax +44 (0)1492 581177
Title: GV530 Winch Variac Wiring

LMH 07A 14.05SN

D

Plus dust cap LMA1055-14-00-00

Notes:

PCB Ident:

SW1 is a microswitch mounted on the variac T1. This closes when

the variac is rotated to the minimum position.

NA

Filename

GV530A_1

Project
1

Issue B
GV530 WInch

A
0
110
0
110
Earth

Torque Pot-Rear View

Black
Blue
Red
Red
Blue
Black

Speed Pot Rear View

Green
Blue
Black

Torque_POT_C
Torque_POT_B
Torque_POT_A
POT_A
POT_B
POT_C
NEG_OP
POS_OP
POLE_2

B
Black
Blue
Green

Remote Control
TB1.13
TB1.12

6 Way Chassis Socket

RS 301-4664
A
B
C
D
E
F

A
C
D
E

POLE_1
DOWNHOLE
UPHOLE

6 Way Cable Plug

RS 301-4399
A
B
C
Yellow/Green
D
Brown
E
Blue
F
3 Core White
Mains Cable
4M Long

NO
NC

NO

NC

KBRG-240D

ISAMP_A
ISAMP_B

Sample Resistor
0.1R 50W RS 158-446

PCB?
KB_CONT_B

TB1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13

L1

L2

M1 M2

Live
Neutral
Brown
Blue
Mains In 240VAC

Blue

Brown
D

To DC Motor
Rev

Changes To This Revision

GeoVista Ltd
#6 Cae Ffwt Business Park
Glan Conwy, Conwy
Size: A4
Number:
Revision:
LL28 5SP
United Kingdom
Date: 15/07/2008
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Title

KB Controller Assembly Wiring