Redline™: Red Eye 2G and Noc (Net Oil Computer) Configuration Program User Manual

RedLine™
Red Eye® 2G and

NOC (Net Oil Computer)
Configuration Program
User Manual
Manual Part Number:

BM-REDLINE-00
Revision: B
August 2008
RedLine™ User Manual
Record of Revisions
Revision Description Date
Original (O) Initial Release August 2005
A Update to include NOC April 2006
Configuration
B Configuration changes because August 2008
of the BLS Algorithm
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Documentation Nomenclature
This manual uses the following protocol to present
information.
• Bold characters set apart keystrokes (in bold type) that
you must press on the keyboard or numeric keypad for a
defined action or input.
• The Keyname notation refers to a specific key on the
keyboard or keypad. For example, Ctrl refers to the
control key, which is usually labeled CTRL or Ctrl.
• The Keyname1 + Keyname2 notation means that two
keys must be pressed at the same time. The user does
this by holding down one key and pressing the other key.
Situations in which this occurs usually include the Shift,
Alt, or the Ctrl keys.
• The DOS® Operating System, used on IBM® and
compatible computers, does not differentiate between
upper and lower case characters. DOS commands in this
manual appear in lower case and bold type.
• When the computer generates characters on the monitor
or display and a response is required from the user,
these are italicized in the documentation.
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Microsoft Windows
The phrase “choose” followed by a command in bold text
means that the cursor is to be moved to the command in
question and left-mouse click. A trailing right bracket
followed by another command indicates to highlight the first
command, move the cursor to the right, and highlight the
second command. For example:
Choose File > Open filename
The expression “click” instructs the user to left-mouse click
on the Window button that display on the screen. For
example:
Click Exit to return to the main menu screen.
Click OK to accept the values in the fields.
Data Conventions
In certain instances, this manual sets specific information
aside from the normal format of the text. This is done to
attract the attention of the reader. This manual uses the
terms, “Note”, “Caution” and “Warning”.
Note: A note highlights information that will benefit the

reader.
Caution: A caution denotes conditions under which

lack of care or attention to instructions could result in
damage to equipment.
WARNING: A warning tells of a situation in

which lack of care or attention to
instructions could result in injury or
death to personnel.
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Table of Contents
List of Paragraphs
Introduction ............................................................... 1
Compatibility.............................................................. 1
Products Usage........................................................... 2
Data Compatibility ...................................................... 2
Common Parts............................................................ 3
Functional Specifications............................................ 4
Functional Overview .................................................... 4
Functional Details ...................................................... 5
Downloading and Uploading Configuration Registers ........ 5
Download Saved Data from PDA to PCs .......................... 5
Display ...................................................................... 5
Communication Methods .............................................. 5
Communication Setup ................................................. 7
Direct Connecting to the 2G ....................................... 7
Connecting to the NOC .............................................. 9
Application Features ................................................ 13
Well Management ..................................................... 13
File Management ...................................................... 13
Data Polling ............................................................. 14
One Time Data Poll ................................................. 14
Periodic Poll ........................................................... 14
Communication Indicator ........................................... 14
Data Transfer to Personal Computer ............................ 15
Basic Configuration Screens ..................................... 16
List View.................................................................. 16
Keyboard Icon ........................................................ 16
Configuration Menu ................................................... 17
New Location Menu Item.......................................... 17
New Unit Menu Item................................................ 18
Delete Menu Item ................................................... 18
Properties Menu Item .............................................. 19
Unit Configuration ................................................. 19
NOC Setup........................................................... 20
Edit Menu ................................................................ 21
Comm Menu............................................................. 22
Communications Methods for Pocket PCs .................... 23
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Unit Connectivity...................................................... 24
Connected ............................................................... 24
Disconnected ........................................................... 24
Active 2G Well Screens............................................. 26
Main Screen ............................................................. 26
Setup Screen ........................................................... 27
Air Calibration Screen................................................ 30
Water Calibration Screen ........................................... 31
Oil Calibration Screen ................................................ 32
Log Screen .............................................................. 35
Statistics Screen ....................................................... 38
Service Screen ......................................................... 39
Tools Menu ............................................................ 40
Save ................................................................... 41
Load ................................................................... 42
Exiting RedLine screens ............................................. 43
Tuning...................................................................... 44
Tapered Offset ......................................................... 44
Disable Channel........................................................ 46
Active NOC Screens .................................................. 47
Current Test Data Screen........................................... 47
Test Control Screen................................................... 49
Test Result Screen .................................................... 50
Well Configuration Screen .......................................... 51
Global Well Configuration Screen ................................ 53
Diagnostics Screen.................................................... 55
Service Screen ......................................................... 56
Tools Menu ............................................................ 60
Load ................................................................... 60
Save ................................................................... 61
Red Eye 2G Historical Data ....................................... 62
Using Microsoft ActiveSync ...................................... 63
Connecting to a Computer.......................................... 63
Synchronizing with Your Computer .............................. 64
Using the Serial Infrared (IR) Connection ................... 65
Changing Synchronization Settings............................ 66
Copying Files............................................................ 67
Installing Applications................................................ 67
Backup/Restore Using ActiveSync ............................... 68
Troubleshooting ActiveSync........................................ 69
Appendix A: Method Setup Screen........................... 72
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List of Tables
Table 1: Parts Associated with Red Eye Products .............. 3
Table 2: 2G Firmware & Corresponding Modbus Map ....... 25
Table 3: Pure Water Calibration Factors for the 2G ......... 32
Table 4: ActiveSync Troubleshooting Table .................... 69
List of Figures
Figure 1: Communications Connections ........................... 6
Figure 2: Red Eye 2G to MMI Port .................................. 7
Figure 3: Red Eye 2G to Host Port .................................. 8
Figure 4: NOC Connections............................................ 9
Figure 5: NOC Ethernet Setup...................................... 10
Figure 6: NOC RS232 Setup ........................................ 12
Figure 7: Typical History.txt File................................... 62
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Notes
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Introduction
The RedLine™ program was designed to operate in the
Windows CE™ environment. The current version, part
number PC54-00030-00, operates on several different
Windows Mobile platforms including 4.21 and 5.01. Features
include the support of uploading and downloading parameter
configurations to the PC for further analysis. This manual will
define the usage of the RedLine Configuration Manager
program.
Note: Not all features shown in this manual will be available

if you are using a firmware version earlier than 5.xx.
Compatibility
RedLine software is designed for Windows CE™ 3.0 or
higher. It is compatible and has been tested for use in the
following Pocket PC brands:
• iPAQ™ PDA by Compaq-HP
(Weatherford Part Number: PC02-00499-00)
Note: This program may run on other pocket PC brands, but

they have not been tested by Weatherford. All
targeted products must have a RS232 connection and
some brands may require connections that are
different from standard.
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Products Usage
The software can be used to configure the following
Weatherford products:
1. Red Eye 2G using Modbus Protocol.
2. Red Eye NOC (Net Oil Computer) using Modbus
Protocol.
Note: RedLine is able to operate with all previous versions of

Red Eye 2G firmware.
Data Compatibility
Data format from the program is compatible to the standard
windows editor and/or spreadsheet and can be transferred to
the PC via Microsoft ActiveSync. See the ActiveSync
instructions at the end of this manual for more information.
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Common Parts
The following is a list of eP/Weatherford part numbers that
are associated with this product.
Table 1: Parts Associated with Red Eye Products
Part Number Description
BM-RE2GNOC-00 NOC User Manual (8 ½ x 11)
BM-RE2GNOC-M NOC User Manual (A4)
BM-RE2GWCM-00 Red Eye 2G Installation, Configuration &
Operation Manual (8 ½ x 11)
BM-RE2GWCM-M Red Eye 2G Installation, Configuration &
Operation Manual (A4)
BM-REDLINE-00 RedLine User Manual
PC00-19761-00 Null Modem
PC02-00499-00 iPAQ
PC03-00071-00 Cable 8P-8P
PC03-00270-00 NOC to Pocket PC cable
PC03-00282-00 Connector
PC04-00048-00 Ethernet Adapter, Flash Card
PC40-00063-00 PDA Serial Cable
PC54-00030-00 RedLine software
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Functional Specifications
Functional Overview
The Red Eye 2G configuration manager performs the
following functions:
• Provide user interface for unit calibrations.
• Provide user interface for setting communication and
operational configurations.
• Download and upload the basic configuration registers.
• Display the Water Cut, Frequency and Aux Analog Input
continuously every second.
• Display Error / Fault status
• Download saved data from PDA to PCs.
• Modbus protocol is used for communicating to the Red
Eye 2G and the NOC.
• There is an optional connection to the MMI (HMI) port or
to the Host port.
• The program is allowed to communicate directly through
RS232, CDPD or Network.
• Provide NOC user interface for operation and
configuration.
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Functional Details
Downloading and Uploading

Configuration Registers
All the configuration registers will be available for the user to
read and to upload to the unit. The configurations will be
grouped based on the function.
Download Saved Data from PDA

to PCs
Besides displaying the above mentioned parameters, the
user will also be able to save the parameters and then later
download it to a PC.
Display
The Water Cut, Frequency and Aux Analog Input are
displayed continuously every second. The results of the
calculation will be displayed in a separate window panel that
will include the frequency inputs and the Aux Analog Input.
All other pre-calculation registers and the current reading
will also be available in a separate window.
Communication Methods
The RedLine Program can communicate with a Red Eye 2G
directly, or it can use “pass-through” communication through
a NOC. The PDA is able to connect in various ways to the
NOC or the 2G, depending on the method desired.
Communication is achieved through RS485 (CDPD), RS232,
Bluetooth, or TCP/IP communication methods.
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Regardless of setup or method, Modbus standard protocol is
used for the communicating with the 2G or the NOC. The
following Function Codes are supported:
• Function Code 3; reading holding registers
• Function Code 4; reading input registers
• Function Code 16; writing to holding registers
Figure 1: Communications Connections
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Communication Setup
There are four methods that the
user can choose from to
communicate with the 2G via
RedLine, through the MMI (HMI)
port (RS232), the Host Port
(RS485), a network connection
(TCP/IP), or Bluetooth.
Note: The Bluetooth option is

not available in older
firmware versions.
Direct Connecting to
the 2G
• RS232 Communication to
the Red Eye 2G MMI Port:
The RedLine can
communicate with the Red
Eye 2G by plugging directly
into the MMI (HMI) port of
the 2G termination board
with the PDA Serial Cable
(P/N: PC40-00063-00). This
connection does not require
a null modem.
Figure 2: Red Eye 2G to MMI Port
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• RS485 Communication
to the Red Eye 2G
Host Port: The RedLine
can also communicate
through a RS232/RS485
converter (Telebyte
Model 365 or equivalent)
connected to RS485+
and RS485- terminals of
the Red Eye 2G
termination board. As
shown in the figure to
the right, the PDA
connects to the
RS232/RS485 converter
with the following items:
- PDA Serial Cable
(PC40-00063-00)
- Null Modem
(PC00-19761-00)
Note: Configure the Telebyte

RS232/RS485
converter as a DCE
device and RS485 two
wire transmitter
enabled by TD.
Figure 3: Red Eye 2G to Host Port
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Connecting to the NOC

Communicating with the Red Eye 2G through a NOC (Net Oil
Computer) is known as
“pass-through”
communication. The Red
Eye 2G and PDA are both
connected to the NOC and
communicate to each other
through it. For pass-
through communication,
connect the PDA:
- To the NOC
Ethernet port
(TCP/IP), or
- To the NOC COM
Port 2 or 4
(RS232).
Note: COM 1 Port on the

NOC is reserved for
connection to the
Red Eye 2G.
Figure 4: NOC Connections
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• TCP/IP Communications to the Red Eye 2G: You will
be able to setup the PDA to communicate with any Red
Eye 2G unit that is connected to a network. Configure
the TCP/IP address and the port number within the Unit
Properties in the RedLine program. Refer to your PDA
and Ethernet adapter user manuals for instructions on
setting up Ethernet connections with external devices.
Figure 5: NOC Ethernet Setup
• TCP/IP Communications to the NOC: As shown in

Figure 5 you can connect the PDA to the NOC Ethernet
port with the following items:
- Compact Fast Ethernet Adapter
- CS7X to Pocket PC cable
The RedLine NOC TCP/IP address and port number are
configured in the NOC Setup Screen and must match the
TCP/IP address and port number of the NOC Unit.
- The default IP address is 192.168.10.90, which
corresponds to the default IP address of the NOC.
- The default port number is 502, which corresponds
to the default port of the NOC.
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Note: To communicate with a 2G unit that is connected to a

network, the TCP/IP address and port number for the
unit must be accurately entered in the Unit Properties
Screen of the Configuration Menu. Refer to the Basic
Configuration Screens section of this manual.
• TCP/IP Wireless Adapter Communication to the

Red Eye 2G and NOC: To setup the PDA to
communicate with a Red Eye 2G unit that is connected
to a network, configure the TCP/IP address and the port
number within the Unit Properties Screen of the
Configuration Menu. Refer to the Basic Configuration
Screens section of this manual.
For wireless communication, a programmable Ethernet
adapter is necessary for the Red Eye to convert RS232
protocol to TCP/IP. The PDA requires an 11Mbps
Wireless LAN Network Adapter. Refer to PDA and
Ethernet adapter user manuals for instructions on
setting up Ethernet connections with external devices.
• Serial Connection to the NOC: RS232 communication

with the NOC is achieved by connecting the PDA to a
NOC Com port (either port 2 or 4) that has been
configured to RS232 protocol. As shown in Figure 6, this
connection can be made using the following items:
- PDA Serial Cable (P/N: PC40-00063-00)
- Null Modem (P/N: PC00-19761-00)
- Connector (P/N: PC03-00282-00)
- Cable 8P-8P (P/N: PC03-00071-00)
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Figure 6: NOC RS232 Setup
Note: When connecting the PDA to the NOC Port 2 or 4, the

port must be configured to RS232 configuration.
Refer to the NOC User Manual (BM-RE2GNOC-00) for
RS232 configuration procedures.
• Bluetooth Communications to the NOC: The

Bluetooth interface provides an option to wirelessly
communicate to the NOC and the 2G via the NOC. With
Bluetooth utilized, the end user has the option to
perform well tests and log data wirelessly within 30 feet
of the NOC.
The RS232 port of the Bluetooth board, which is
mounted on the din rail of the NOC, can be connected to
either the COM 4 port (RS232 by default) or to a
properly configured RS232 COM 2 port (RS232 & Baud
Rate change required) of the NOC.
See the Bluetooth Communications section of the Red
Eye NOC User Manual, P/N: BM-RE2GNOC-00, for
further information on connectivity options.
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Application Features
Well Management
The well will be managed based on the location and Red Eye
2G unit name. The user is required to define a group
(location) and unit name, for each 2G, in addition to the
below items:
• Modbus ID
• Communication Timeout Period
• Communication Media
• Direct RS232
• Network
• Dial-up number / IP number (if required)
The application provides a utility to delete unit(s) and/or
modify the above configuration. Up to 20 wells can be
configured for each location with an attendant NOC and Red
Eye 2G.
The software configuration file is stored in the
“My Documents” directory in the Pocket PC for easy data
backup.
File Management
The root directory for the RedLine NOC is:
“MyDevice\MyDocuments\RedLine”.
From there, new folders are added as users add locations,
units, and NOCs to the List View screen as such: “Location
Name\Unit Name\NOC Name”.
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Data Polling
One Time Data Poll
One time data poll is performed when “Read” is tapped on
any window screen. This type poll is available for retrieving
or displaying the configuration and/or unit data.
Periodic Poll
The Periodic Poll is mainly used to keep track of the condition
of the Well and is only performed when the PDA is in the
Auto mode. This poll period is user configurable and is part
of the software setup by tapping the “Auto” check box in the
Properties option under the Configuration Menu. Refer to the
Basic Configuration Screens section of this manual.
Communication Indicator
During the process of communicating with the Red Eye 2G or
NOC units, a small red dot will appear beside the Read
button at the bottom of every screen. If the PDA is polling
the Red Eye 2G or NOC units automatically, the red dot will
appear every time the PDA is reading from one of the units.
Should communications fail, a communications failure
message will be displayed to indicate the failure.
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Data Transfer to Personal

Computer
Since the target platform is Windows based, the data
transfer to a PC can be done using Microsoft ActiveSync. The
ActiveSync program can be obtained by downloading from
the Internet or from the target distribution CD(s).
All saved data can be copied directly to the PC using the
Windows Explorer / File Explorer.
Note: All parameters of the 2G device are stored to flash

memory. This allows for parameters to be
maintained even after power has been removed from
the 2G device.
Caution: For any parameter change to be stored in the

2G Flash memory, maintain power for a
period of 90 seconds after the final
parameter change.
Caution: The 2G Red Eye unit will display “Saving CFG”

for approximately 2 seconds during actual
writing of configuration values to the Unit
Flash Memory.
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Basic Configuration Screens
List View
The List View of this
program shows the current
configuration listed in a “tree”
format. Included in the list
are locations, units, and
NOCs.
The pop-up menu system, at
the bottom of this view,
includes “Configuration”
“Edit”, and “Comm” menus.
Tap on a unit name to
highlight it and then select
Properties from the
Configuration Menu to open
the configuration screen for
that unit. The same can be
done for a NOC.
Tap once on “Configuration”,
“Edit” or “Comm” to pop up a
menu related to those items.
Keyboard Icon
Several of the interface
screens have a keyboard icon
at the bottom of the screen.
This allows you to invoke a
keyboard to type in file
names, etc. Tap the keyboard
icon to make the keyboard
pop up. Tap the icon again to
make it disappear.
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Configuration Menu
Tap once on “Configuration” to
pop up the Configuration
Menu. This allows you to
perform the following
functions:
• New Location: Create a
new location.
• New Unit: Create a new
unit.
• Delete: Delete an
existing unit.
• Properties: Edit an
existing unit.
• Exit: Exit the program by
tapping on “Exit”.
New Location Menu

Item
Tap on “Configuration” to open
the menu then tap “New
Location”. This will pop up a
dialog box for creating a new
location as shown to the right.
Use the Keyboard, by tapping
on the keyboard icon in the
lower right, to enter a name
for the new location.
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New Unit Menu

Item
Tap on “Configuration” to
open the menu then tap “New
Unit”. This will pop up a dialog
box for creating a new unit.
Use the Keyboard to enter a
name for the new location by
tapping on the keyboard icon
in the lower right.
Fill in the other items as
needed. See the Properties
Menu Item section of this
manual for more information
on unit configuration.
Delete Menu Item

Tap on this menu item and a
dialog box will appear asking
“Delete ?”. Tap on “Yes” to
delete the item or “No” to not
delete the item.
Note: The item (Unit, NOC or

Location) to be
deleted must be
highlighted before you
tap on “Delete”.
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Properties Menu Item

Select the “Properties” menu
option to open a dialog box to
modify a current Unit or NOC
configuration.
Unit Configuration
This setup screen allows the
user to communicate with the
RedLine program. The
information entered here is
specific to the 2G.
• Unit Name: Name of the
Red Eye 2G unit.
• Unit Address: Modbus
address as is set in the 2G unit.
• Net Address: Set the Net Address to the IP that will be
used. This is used only when the communication method
is set to TCP/IP.
• Port Number: Enter the port number or access point
where the Pocket PC is connected. This is only used
when the communication method is set to TCP/IP.
• Max Registers: This is the maximum number of
modbus registers that can be requested in a single
message. Predefined range is 2 to 40 messages. Default
is 40.
• Timeout (ms): This is the communications timeout
time. Predefined range is 500 ms to 60 seconds. Default
is 2000ms.
• Poll Rate (ms): When Auto update mode is selected,
Poll Rate is the time interval to periodically update data.
The predefined range is 100 ms Æ 1hour. Default is
1000 ms
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• Byte Format: Choose the byte format that matches the
Red Eye 2G byte format. Default is
“ABCD”.
Note: The 2G byte format can only be

changed through Hyperterminal.
• NOC box: When the NOC box is checked, a NOC unit is

created beneath the Red Eye 2G unit in the Units List
screen. When the user clicks “ok” on the Unit
Configuration screen, the NOC Setup configuration
screen will appear for creating a new NOC. Fill in the
items of the NOC Setup as needed. See the NOC Setup
section for further information.
NOC Setup
The NOC Setup screen allows you to set up this program to
communicate with the NOC unit. This is done much like the
Red Eye 2G Unit Configuration except that the numbers
entered here are specific for the NOC.
• Unit Name: Give the
NOC unit a name.
• Unit Address: Modbus
address of the unit.
(Must be the same as
set-up in the NOC.)
• Net Address: Set the
Net Address to the IP
that will be used. This is
used only when the
communication method
is set to TCP/IP.
• Port Number: Enter the
port number or access
point through which the
Pocket PC is connected.
This is only used when the communication method is set
to TCP/IP.
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• Max Registers: This is the maximum number of
modbus registers that can be requested in a single
message. Predefined range is 2 to 40 messages. Default
is 40.
• Timeout (ms): This is the communications timeout
time. Predefined range is 500ms to 60 seconds. Default
is 2000ms.
• Poll Rate (ms): When Auto update mode is selected,
Poll Rate is the time interval to periodically update data.
The predefined range is 100ms Æ 1hour. Default is
1000ms
• Byte Format: Choose the byte format that matches the
byte format set in the NOC.
Edit Menu
Tapping on the “Edit” menu at
the bottom of the screen will
allow you to Cut, Copy, or
Paste. This menu affects the
highlighted item only.
• Cut: Deletes any
highlighted Unit, NOC or
Location.
• Copy: Copies any
highlighted Unit, NOC, or
Location so a copy can be
pasted elsewhere.
• Paste: Pastes the copied
Unit, NOC, or Location at
the highlighted place.
Note: The Copy/Paste routine does NOT copy the associated

calibration/configuration file.
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Comm Menu
The “Comm” menu allows you to select a communication
method. The following are the
four communication types that
are available:
• Host: RS485 with
configurable comm speed.
• MMI: RS232 fixed comm
speed. Also referred to as
HMI.
• Bluetooth: RS232 COM2
or COM4 of the NOC unit.
Not available in earlier
firmware versions.
• TCP/IP: The RS485 port
is used for communicating
via TCP/IP or Host. The MMI uses the RS232 port.
Note: The 2G must be connected to the NOC in order to use

the TCP/IP communication option.
One other item available from

the Comm Menu is About. If
selected, a screen will appear
that shows you the software
version and date of release
(MM/DD/YYYY).
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Communications Methods for Pocket

PCs
Four types of communications are allowed, Host, MMI,
TCP/IP, or Bluetooth. To select TCP/IP, Bluetooth or MMI, tap
on the preferred menu item option. To select a Host type,
tap on the “Host” menu item and then tap on the desired
connection speed.
Note: Editing the Modbus

Address and Host
Port baud rate will
affect
communications with
the highlighted
device or location.
The user will need to
exit back to the User
List view to
reconfigure unit
properties and baud
rates to continue
communicating with
the device or location
after editing these
parameters.
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Unit Connectivity
Connected
When a 2G unit is connected the RedLine software will
automatically select the appropriate Modbus Map with the
corresponding firmware version.
Disconnected
If a unit has been disconnected a communication failure will
occur. When this happens
RedLine will provide the
user with the option to
select from several
different Modbus Maps.
The user can select any of
the available Maps
regardless of the firmware
version they are running.
Not all Registers are
available in each Map. To
view the various Modbus
Maps refer to Appendix A
in the Red Eye 2G
Installation,
Configuration, and
Operation Manual.
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Caution: In order to revert back to the Modbus Map

that corresponds with your firmware you
must disconnect the unit, select the
appropriate Modbus Map, and then reconnect
the unit.
To determine which Modbus Map is appropriate for your

firmware version see the table below.
Note: The Red Eye 2G unit will display the firmware version
of the unit for 2 seconds upon powering up the unit.
You can also refer to Modbus Register 30035 to
determine your 2G firmware version.
Table 2: 2G Firmware & Corresponding Modbus Map

2G Firmware Version Modbus Map
5.xx and above 2.8
4.xx 2.2
3.03 2.1
3.02 2.0
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Active 2G Well Screens
Main Screen
From the List View, tap on a Unit to select it and then double
tap it. This will open up
the Main Screen which
allows you to see:
• Water Cut Result:
Displays the current
water cut.
• Current Active: You
can change the active
unit in this box if the
WellSelectMethod in
the Setup screen is
Modbus.
• Status: Displays the
status of the unit.
• Temperature:
Displays the current
temperature of the
electronics head
(boardstack) in °C. No a user configurable field.
• CH 1: Displays the most recent reading for this channel.
• Analog Rate: Displays the most recent analog based
flow rate. This is a read only item that can only be seen
through RedLine. Data will appear if the “Flow Meter
Input” in the Setup Menu is set to “1=Analog”. This
option is only available in firmware versions 5.xx
and later.
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• Pulse Rate: Displays the most recent pulse based flow
rate. This is a read only item that can only be seen
through RedLine. Data will appear if the “Flow Meter
Input” in the Setup Menu is set to “2=Pulse”. This
option is only available in firmware versions 5.xx
and later.
The following items allow you to control the display:
• Read: Tap to read all items to the screen.
• Auto: Check to auto update the screen. Uncheck to
“Write”
• Write: Tap to write current screen items to the device.
Note: A red dot will appear between the Read and Write
buttons showing that an update is taking place.
Setup Screen
The Setup Screen allows you to set the Modbus Address and
Host Port communications
setting for the 2G unit.
Note: Editing the Modbus

Address and Host
Port baud rate will
affect
communications with
the RedLine. You will
need to exit back to
the Unit List View to
reconfigure unit
properties and baud
rates to continue
communicating with
the RedLine program
after editing these
parameters.
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• Modbus Address: This text box allows you to set the
Modbus Address for the unit. It must match the
computer or device that it is communicating with
RedLine. Valid settings are 1 – 255.
Note: The standard configuration of a NOC expects the 2G to

be address 49.
• Host Port: Tap the down arrow to display a list of

available baud rates allowed. The baud rate selections
are:
- 9600
- 14400
- 19200
- 28800
Tap on one of the listed baud rates to select it.
• WellSelectMethod: There are two methods to select
the active well. These are:
- Modbus: If “Modbus” is selected, the 2G will expect
the active well to be set by Modbus command via
RedLine, the NOC, or any other
host connected to the unit. If
the WellSelectMethod is
Modbus, up to 40 wells are
selectable.
- Analog Input (AI IN): If “AI IN” is selected, the 2G
will set the active well based on the 4 to 20mA input
at terminals T1-7 and T1-8. If this option is selected,
only wells 1 through 16 are selectable.
Note: Well specific absorption coefficients are stored for each

well so it is critical that the proper well selection is
made for accurate water cut readings.
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The following options noted with an “*” are only available in
firmware versions 5.xx and later. Users will not be able to
view these options in earlier firmware versions.
• *KFactor: A scaling parameter used to convert pulse
input to flow rate. If entered as pulses per unit volume,
the “pulse rate” on the Main Screen will report unit
volume per day. This feature is only active if “Flow Meter
Input” is set to Pulse.
• *Analog 4mA: A scaling parameter. Enter the flow rate
corresponding to 4mA input. This feature is only active if
“Flow Meter Input” is set to Analog.
• *Analog 20 mA: A scaling parameter. Enter the flow
rate corresponding to 20mA input. This feature is only
active if “Flow Meter Input” is set to Analog.
• *Flow Meter Input: Allows the user to define the flow
meter input. When set to “None” the
Analog Rate and Pulse Rate boxes
will be blank on the Main Screen. If
set to “Analog” then only the
present Analog Rate will be
calculated and appear on the Main
screen. If set to “Pulse” then only the present Pulse Rate
will be calculated and appear on the Main screen.
• Auto: Check to auto update screen.
You must uncheck “Auto” to Write.
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Air Calibration
Screen
Caution: Ensure that the
Red Eye aperture is
clean and that all
residue is removed
before performing
an Air Calibration.
This screen allows you to read

the Air Calibration currents and
then calibrate the unit via the
“Calibrate” button. You can also
manually input the calibration
values by inserting the desired
values and then tapping “Write”. The following items are
available in this screen:
• Read: Tap to read all items to the screen. Make sure to
tap the “Read” command to
ensure current values are
being displayed.
• Calibrate: Tapping this
button copies the values
shown in the “Actual”
column to the “Calibration”
column and then writes
those values to the 2G Red
Eye unit. A Calibrate dialog
box will appear and you
must tap “Yes” to actually
calibrate.
• Auto: Check to auto update
screen.
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Water Calibration Screen

This screen allows you to read the absorption coefficients for
the fluid in the probe and then to calibrate the unit via the
“Calibrate” button. You can also manually input the
calibration values by inserting the desired values and then
tapping “Write”.
Caution: Ensure that the Red Eye 2G aperture is clean

and that the probe gap is filled with water
(no bubbles) before performing a Water
Calibration.
The following options are available in this screen:

• Calibrate: Tapping this button takes a snapshot of the
actual absorbance
coefficients for
water and transfers
them to the water
absorption
coefficients holding
registers. A
Calibrate dialog box
will appear and you
must tap “Yes” to
actually calibrate.
• Auto: Check to
auto update screen.
• Write: Tap to write
current screen
items (AWs) to the
device. You must
uncheck “Auto” to
Write.
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Table 3: Pure Water Calibration Factors for the 2G
.080 GAP .060 GAP .040 GAP
AW1 0.015 -.021 -.040
AW2 5.355 4.197 2.921
AW3 0.998 0.650 0.437
AW4 1.071 0.714 0.455
Note: Water absorbance coefficients are different for

different probe gaps. When manually entering
coefficients ensure they are based on the same gap.
The default water coefficients are based on a .060
gap.
Oil Calibration Screen

This screen allows you to read the absorption coefficients for
the fluid in the probe and then to calibrate the unit via the
“Calibrate” button. You can also manually input the
calibration values by inserting the desired values and then
tapping “Write”.
Caution: Ensure that the Red Eye 2G aperture is clean

and that the probe gap is filled with dry oil
(no bubbles) before performing an Oil
Calibration. Note that oil absorption
coefficients are well specific.
The following selections are available in this screen:

• Well #: Select one of the 40 available wells from the
well selection box by tapping on the drop-down arrow
and tapping on the desired well number.
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• Calibrate: Tapping
this button takes a
snapshot of the actual
absorbance
coefficients for oil and
transfers them to the
oil absorbance
coefficients holding
registers. A Calibrate
dialog box will appear
and you must tap
“Yes” to actually
calibrate.
• Auto: Check to auto
update screen.
current screen items
(AOs) to the device.
Note: Oil absorbance coefficients are different for different

probe gaps. If you are manually entering coefficients
ensure they are based on the same gap.
Note: Only through the calibration screens will changes

made to air, water, and oil registers be retained in
the Calibration History file.
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If you are using an earlier firmware version the Oil
Calibration Screen will have
the option to select a water
cut calculation method from
the Method Well Selection
Box.
Caution: The Well Method

cannot be
properly selected
without input
from eP
personnel.
Contact your eP
representative
before making a
selection.
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Log Screen
Note: The Log Screen is only available in firmware versions
5.xx and later. If your 2G firmware version is lower
than this, the Log screen will not be displayed.
The Log Screen offers

basic logging and
averaging of values. The
“Value” column is located
on the left and it displays
the current value. The
“Average” column is
located on the right and it
displays the running
average.
At the bottom of the
screen are two “START”
buttons. The “START”
button on the left is for
Logging and the “START”
button on the right is for
Averaging.
To start the running average, select the

Averaging START button on the right
side of the screen under the Average
column. Prior to selecting this button
the phrase “Averaging stopped” can be
seen above the START button.
Once the Start button has been pressed
the button will change to STOP and the
phrase above it will state “Averaging…”
To stop the averaging select the “STOP”
button.
Note: If the Averaging STOP button is pressed or the screen

is changed, then the last updated value is maintained
until Averaging START is activated again.
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When the Logging START button is selected, RedLine stores
the seven values (Water, Analog, Pulse, CH1, CH2, CH3, and
CH4) in a .csv or .txt file
along with a time stamp.
The logging stops when
the Logging STOP button
is pressed or you leave
the screen.
Note: When the Logging

START button is
pressed the phrase
“Logging…” will be
seen above the
START button. If
the STOP button is
activated the
phrase “Logging
stopped” will
appear.
Note: In the Log Screen RedLine is always in “Auto” poll

mode.
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The File command at the
bottom of the Log Screen
will open the screen to
the right. A file name
box with a default file
location will be
displayed. The default
file name will be
Log[date].txt, where
[date] is the current date
in MMDDYYYY format.
Tap “ok” in the upper
right corner of the screen
to save or tap “Cancel” in
the bottom right corner
of the screen to exit
without saving.
When a file already exists

with data, the new data
will be appended at the
end. Prior to appending
the data, RedLine will
prompt you that the file
already exists and ask if
you want to Append the
file.
To change the file extension from .txt

to .csv click on the drop down box on
the bottom left side of the screen.
Note: To change the default file name use the keyboard icon
at the bottom of the screen.
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Statistics Screen
The Statistics Screen allows you to check the host port
communication statistics. The following information is
available from this screen:
• Good Messages: This
shows the total number
of good messages.
• Bad Messages: This box
shows the total number
of bad messages
received.
• Received Chars: This
box shows the total
number of characters
received.
• Read: Tap to read all
items to the screen.
• Auto: Check to auto update the screen.
Note: In earlier RedLine versions the Statistics Screen was

located next to the Method Setup Screen. The Method
Setup is not available in firmware versions 5.xx and
later. To access the Method Setup Screen you will
need to select Modbus Map 2.0, 2.1, or 2.2. See
Appendix A for further information on the Method
Setup Screen.
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Service Screen
The Service Screen shows all Modbus registers supported by
the unit. If a Modbus register
is Read/Write, you can modify
its value. Do not manually
enter calibration values in this
screen. Any changes made to
the calibration registers in
this screen will not be
retained in the Calibration
History file.
current screen items
(Registers) to the device.
Note: The Write button is disabled until after a successful

Read or Load file.
Note: The PDA writes to the 2G unit every time the user
makes an edit to one of the parameters.
Note: When writing from the Service Screen you will write
over the entire list of Modbus registers. To avoid
unwanted changes it is best to make individual
parameter changes from the other screens.
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Caution: The entire Modbus List can be written to the

2G from this screen. To write a single value
tap that value and edit.
Note: The 450XX register block (where ‘XX’ is any number)

is not visible in the RedLine Service Screen. The
450XX registers are an exact duplicate of the 300XX
registers, so if the user wants to read the 450XX
registers, then he/she should look at the 300XX
registers.
Tools Menu
The Service Screen includes a utility for saving or loading a
complete configuration file
for a 2G unit. Tap the
“Tools” menu in the lower
left corner of the Service
Screen to display the Save
and Load options
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Save
Tap “Save”
to create a
complete
configuration
file in .txt
format.
The program will display a
file name box with a
default file location. The
default file name will be
Conf[date].txt, where
[date] is the current date
in MMDDYYYY format. Tap
“ok” in the upper right
corner of the screen to
save or tap “Cancel” in
the bottom right corner of
the screen to exit without saving.
To change the file extension from .txt to

.csv click on the drop down box on the
bottom left side of the screen.
Note: Older models of some PDAs or Pocket PCs lose

pertinent information if their battery runs down.
Review your PDA or Pocket PC user manual for
backup options offered by that device. All parameters
of the 2G device are stored to flash memory allowing
parameters to be maintained even after power is
removed from the 2G device.
Caution: For any parameter changes to be stored in

the Red Eye 2G Flash memory, maintain
power for 90 seconds after the final
parameter change.
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Load
To Load a configuration file, tap the Load option
under Tools.
A file selection window will

pop up. Highlight the
desired configuration file
and tap the “ok” in the
upper right corner of the
screen. This will load the
configuration file into the
Service Screen list of
Modbus registers.
To load these settings into the 2G, you must tap the Write
box. You will see a warning
that all values will be
overwritten. Tap “Yes” to load
the configuration file.
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Exiting RedLine screens

To exit the screens tap the
“ok” button in the upper
right corner of the PDA
screen.
Tap on “Yes” to return to
the Units List View. Tap on
“No” to abort closing and
remain where you are.
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Tuning
Once the Red Eye 2G has been configured with proper air,
water, and oil absorbance calibration factors, the unit will
calculate water cut based on all four wavelength
measurements. For most applications this is all that is
needed for full range (0-100%) water cut measurement.
In some instances empirical tuning may improve overall
performance. There are a couple options which can be
configured through RedLine, tapered offset and disable
channel.
Tapered Offset
In some instances the 2G measured response can exhibit a
slight bow shape above or below the actual values. Provided
the water and oil calibrations are good, the 0% and 100%
water cuts should match up well so a straight offset is not
appropriate.
100
Measured response
80 w ith "bow "
Measured Water Cut
60
40
20
0
0 20 40 60 80 100
Water Cut Reference
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The tapered offset concept allows you to specify an offset at
one water cut and have that offset diminish to 0 as the
mixture approaches 0 or 100%.
In the Service Screen,
registers 41361 to
41519 list “Water Cut
Measurement” and
“Water Cut Reference”
pairs for each of the 40
possible wells. The
default values for these
are set to 0.5 which
implies no offset is
applied, but these can
be set to cause an
offset to be applied.
The allowable range is
0.5 to 99.5 for each
value.
For example, if the
“Water Cut
Measurement” for the
above well was set to
73 and the “Water Cut
Reference” was set to 70, an offset would be applied to the
calculated result that varied from -3 to 0 based on the
calculated result.
If the calculated result were 73%, then the offset would be -
3% for a final reported value of 70%. If the calculated result
were 21%, then the offset would be approximately -1% for a
final result of 20%. If the calculated result were 0%, then no
offset would be added.
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Disable Channel
By default, the Red Eye 2G uses all four channels in the
calculation of water cut. Only three channels are actually
required to perform the calculation. Normally the use of four
channels gives the best performance, but in some cases
dropping a channel may give improved performance.
Register 40082, “Channel to be switched off” which is
accessible via the Service Screen, is used to drop a channel
if desired. The default value is 0 (all channels used). A
setting of “1” means channel 1 (1110nm) will be dropped
from the calculation. Values of 2,3, or 4 result in dropping
channels 2,3, or 4 respectively.
The Red Eye 2G will automatically drop a channel from the
calculation if the raw channel value drops too low. The low
signal cutoff threshold is set by register 40077 “Min
Photocurrent value”. This is nominally set to 10, but in some
instances a lower or higher value may improve performance.
Contact the factory before adjusting.
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Active NOC Screens
Current Test Data Screen

From the List View, tap on a NOC to highlight it and then
double tap the desired NOC to see the Current Test Data
screen. This is the current test information for the NOC.
This screen allows you to see:
• Well No.: Well under
test.
• Test Time: The total test
time is displayed.
• Purge Time: Displays
the total time the test
has been in the Purge
state.
• Total Flow: Shows the
current instantaneous
total oil and water flow
rate whether or not a test
is running.
• Water Rate: Displays
the current water flow
rate if a test is running.
• Oil Rate: Displays the current oil flow rate if a test is
running.
• Avg Water Cut: Displays the average water cut for the
entire test (based on volume).
• Oil Volume: Displays the current total oil volume for
this test.
• Water Volume: Displays the total water volume for thie

test.
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• Water Cut: Instantaneous Water Cut % of the current
test well whether or not a test is running.
• State: Can be “IDLE, PURGE, TEST or WORKING”
(Shown as “IDLE” in
graphic).
• State Time: Displays the
total time accrued in the
current state. (not for
IDLE state)
Note: Use the locator bar on

the right side of the
screen to scroll down
through the shown
items.

• Auto: Check the box to auto update screen.
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Test Control Screen

The Well Test Control screen
allows you to view the
following:
• State: The curent test
condition (Idle, Purge,
Test or Working)
• State Time: How long
the test has been in the
current state.
The allowed Test Control
functions are as follows:
• Test Type: This allows
you to select a type of
test (Single or Continous)
to perform.
• Test Well: This drop-down menu
item allows you to select the Well
Number that you want to put into
test.
The following items allow you to control the display.

• Read: Tap to read the State and State Time items to
the screen.
• Start: Tap to start the well test as the Type of test
selected and on the Well selected.
• Stop: Tap to stop the well test.
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Test Result Screen

The Test Result Screen provides an easy
way to select any of the 20 most recent
well test results which are numbered
History 1 through History 20.
• Well No.: Displays the selected Well
Number associated with the test.
• Start Time: This is the actual Start
of Test time in Month, Day, Year, Hour, and Minutes (0-
24Hr)
• Duration: Displays the
total time accrued in the
current state. (not for
IDLE state)
• Test Time: Shows the
user selected test time
for this test.
• Purge Time: Displays
the user selected total
purge time for this test.
• Oil Volume: Shows the
total accumulated oil
volume for the test.
• Water Volume: Shows
the total accumulated water volume for this test.
• Oil Rate: Displays the current oil flow rate for this test.
• Water Rate: Displays the average water rate produced
by this well.
• Avg Water Cut: Displays the average water cut during
this test.
• Read: Tap to read the State and State Time items to
the screen.
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Well Configuration Screen

The Well Config Screen allows
the operator to view and
change well specific
parameters used to operate
the system and perform a
well test on the displayed
well. Click in a display box to
change the values
CAUTION: If a well test is

being performed,
do not change
any parameters
for the well being
tested.
• Well #: Use the pull-down arrow on

the right side to view the well
numbers and select the desired well.
• Oil S.G.: This shows you the
displayed well’s Oil Specific Gravity.
This value is only used if the flow rate input is a mass
rate. If that is the case, the oil and water specific
gravities are used to convert mass rate to volumetric
rate. Setting is 0.0 - 2.0.
• Water S.G.: This shows you the displayed well’s Water
Specific Gravity. This value is only used if the flow rate
input is a mass rate. In that case, the oil and water
specific gravities are used to convert mass rate to
volumetric rate. Setting is 0.0 - 2.0.
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• Oil S’Kage: This item shows you the displayed well’s Oil
Shrinkage Factor in the NOC. This should be set equal to
1 if volumes and rates are to be reported at test
conditions. If the user wishes to report volumes and
rates at standard conditions, it is their responsibility to
enter the appropriate shrinkage factor. Setting is 0.0 -
2.0.
• Water S’Kage: This item displays the well’s Water
Shrinkage Factor in the NOC. This should be set equal to
1 if volumes and rates are to be reported at test
enter the appropriate shrinkage factor. Setting is 0.0 -
2.0.
• Purge Time: This item displays the current set purge
time for the displayed well. Setting is 0 - 65535.
• Test Time: This display line shows the current test time
for the displayed well. Setting is 0 - 65535.
• Write: Tap to write current screen items (Registers) to
the device.
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Global Well Configuration Screen

The Global Well Config Screen allows the operator to view
and change global
parameters used to
operate the system and
perform well tests. This
screen contains the
following items:
• Unit of Measure: You
can select English or
Metric.
- English: When
English is selected
the user needs to
set the units for
input mass rate
from meter to read
in LB/HR. It will be
converted to BPD
internally. If flow
rate type is Volumetric then the units on meter
should be in BPD.
- Metric: When Metric is selected
the user needs to set the units
for input mass rate from meter to
read in KG/HR. It will be converted to M3/D
internally. If the flow rate type is Volumetric then the
units on meter should be in M3/D.
• Flow Rate Type: This button allows you to configure the
2G NOC for either Volumetric or
Mass Flow Rate input.
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• Signal Type: This button allows you to select Analog or
Pulse for the Signal Type.
- Analog: Choose Analog if
the flow signal into the 2G is
4 to 20mA.
- Pulse: Choose Pulse if the
flow signal into the 2G is pulsed and not a varying
DC level.
• Flow EU Minimum: Used to modify the minimum
Engineering Unit to scale the Analog Input. Range is 0 –
1000000.
• Flow EU Maximum: Used to modify the maximum
Engineering Unit to scale the Analog Input. Range is 0 –
10000000.
• Low Flow Cut: This is used to set the Low Flow Cutoff
value. Range is 0 – 1000000.
• K Volumetric: This is used to set the Number of Pulses
per Unit of Volume of Fluid. (BBL if English, M3 if Metric)
Range is 0 – 1000000.
• K Mass: Used to set the Number of Pulses per Unit of
Mass Fluid. (Lb if English, Kg if Metric) Range is 0 –
1000000.
• Write: Tap to write current screen items (Registers) to
the device.
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Diagnostics Screen
The Diagnostics Screen allows you to view the general health
of the system and to access some system tools to perform
system health
maintenance.
• CPU Health: Displays
the health of the NOC.
• RedEye Comm:
Displays the
communication status
of the Red Eye 2G
Water Cut Meter.
• Total Scans: Displays
the total number of
scans of the 2G that
the NOC has made.
• Efficiency: Displays
the communications
efficiency in percent.
• Read: Tap to read or update all listed items to the
screen.
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Service Screen
The Service Screen allows
you to change the settings of
any of the Registers listed.
These Registers are the
Global Configuration
parameters and the Unit
Configuration parameters as
follows. The unit configuration
parameters are displayed for
each of the 20 possible units.
Note: The 450XX register

block (where ‘XX’ is
any number) is not
visible in the RedLine
‘Service’ screen. The 450XX registers are an exact
duplicate of the 300XX registers, so if the user wants
to read the 450XX registers, then he/she should look
at the 300XX registers.
• Unit of Measure: You can select English or Metric.

- English: When English is selected the user needs to
set the units for input mass rate
from meter to read in LB/HR. It will
be converted to BPD internally. If
flow rate type is volumetric then the
units on meter should be in BPD.
- Metric: When Metric is selected the user needs to
set the units for input mass rate from meter to read
in KG/HR. It will be converted to M3/D internally. If
the flow rate type is volumetric then the units on
meter should be in M3/D.
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• Flow Rate Type: This button allows you to configure the
2G NOC for either volumetric or
mass flow rate input.
• Signal Type: You can select
Analog or Pulse for the Signal
Type from the drop down menu.
- Analog - Choose “Analog” if
the flow signal into the 2G
is 4 to 20mA.
- Pulse - Choose “Pulse” if the
flow signal into the 2G is pulsed and not a varying
DC level.
• Flow EU Minimum: Used to modify the minimum
Engineering Unit to scale the Analog Input.
• Flow EU Maximum: Used to modify the maximum
Engineering Unit to scale the Analog Input.
• Low Flow Cut: This is used to set the Low Flow Cutoff
value.
• K Volumetric: This is used to set the number of pulses
per unit of volume of fluid. (BBL if English, M3 if Metric)
• K Mass: Used to set the number of pulses per unit of
mass fluid. (Lb if English, Kg if Metric)
Note: In the following paragraphs, the “Wx” means “Well

Number”, where x is the well number shown on the
screen.
• Wx Oil S.G.: This button invokes a panel that allows you

to program the displayed well’s Oil Specific Gravity. This
value is only used if the flow rate input is a mass rate. In
that case, the oil and water specific gravities are used to
convert mass rate to volumetric rate.
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• Wx Water S.G.: This
button invokes a panel
that allows you to
program the displayed
well’s Water Specific
Gravity. This value is
only used if the flow
rate input is a mass
rate. In that case, the
oil and water specific
gravities are used to
convert mass rate to
volumetric rate.
• Wx Oil S’Kage:
Pressing this button
allows you to program
the displayed well’s Oil
Shrinkage Factor into the NOC. This should be set equal
to 1 if volumes and rates are to be reported at test
enter the appropriate shrinkage factor.
• Wx Water S’Kage: Pressing this button allows you to
program the displayed well’s Water Shrinkage Factor into
the NOC. This should be set equal to 1 if volumes and
rates are to be reported at test conditions. If the user
wishes to report volumes and rates at standard
conditions, it is their responsibility to enter the
appropriate shrinkage factor.
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• Wx Purge Time:
Pressing this button opens
an input panel allowing
you to program the
desired purge time for the
displayed well.
• Wx Test Time: This
button invokes a panel
that allows you to
program the desired test
time for the displayed
well.
• Read: Tap to read the
current value of all items
to the screen.
current displayed screen
items (Registers) to the device.
Note: The Write button is disabled until after a successful

Read or Load file.”
Note: The PDA writes to the 2G unit every time the user
makes an edit to one of the parameters.
Caution: When you write from the Service Screen you

write over the entire list of Modbus Registers.
To avoid unwanted changes, make individual
parameter changes from the other screens.
Individual parameter edits are best done in the Well

Configuration or Global Well Configuration screens. The
Service Screen is best for saving or loading configuration
files using the Tools Menu located in the bottom left corner of
the screen.
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Tools Menu
The Service Screen includes a
utility for saving or loading a
complete configuration file for
a NOC. Tap “Tools” in the
lower left corner of the Service
Screen to display the Save and
Load options.
Load
To Load a configuration file, tap
the Load option in Tools. A file
selection window pops up.
Highlight the desired
configuration file and tap “ok”
in the upper right corner of the
screen. This loads the file into
the Service Screen list of
Modbus registers.
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Save
Tap “Read” to ensure the
latest parameters are loaded
into the PDA. Afterward,
tap “Tools” and then “Save”
to create a complete
configuration file in .txt
format. The program
displays a file name box
with a default file location.
The default file name will be
conf[date].txt, where [date]
is the current date. Tap
“ok” to save the file. You
may be prompted to
overwrite an existing file.
Click “Yes” if the file is being
updated.
Note: Older models of some PDAs or Pocket PCs lose

pertinent information if their battery runs down.
Review the PDA or Pocket PC user manual for backup
options offered by that device. All parameters of the
2G device are stored to flash memory allowing
parameters to be maintained even after power is
removed from the 2G device.
Caution: For parameter changes to be stored in the

Red Eye 2G Flash memory, power must be
maintained for 90 seconds after the final
parameter change.
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Red Eye 2G Historical Data

Historical Data will be stored in \MyDocuments\RedLine\
Location\[Unit Name]\Calibrationhistory.txt
Each time a calibration button is selected or calibration
values are manually entered the information will be
appended at the end of history.txt as shown in Figure 7.
Figure 7: Typical History.txt File
You can view the history files in any text editor.
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Using Microsoft ActiveSync

You can use Microsoft ActiveSync to:
• Synchronize information between your iPAQ Pocket PC
and your personal computer or server, so that you have
the latest information in all locations.
• Change synchronization settings and the synchronization
schedule.
• Copy files between your device and personal computer.
• Install applications on your iPAQ Pocket PC.
• Back up and restore device information.
• Synchronize links.
• Send and receive e-mail.
• Request meetings.
Connecting to a Computer
Connect your iPAQ Pocket PC to your computer using
ActiveSync and the USB Synchronization Cradle/Charger, a
USB cable, a wireless infrared connection, or Bluetooth. For
more information on using ActiveSync with Bluetooth, refer
to your PDA user manual.
Note: When using Microsoft ActiveSync to synchronize e-mail

on your personal computer with your iPAQ Pocket PC,
you must have Microsoft Outlook 98 or later installed
on your personal computer. Outlook 2002 is included
on the Companion CD. If you do not have Outlook,
install the Microsoft Outlook 2002 software from the
CD. Microsoft Outlook Express will not work with the
iPAQ Pocket PC and ActiveSync.
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Synchronizing with Your

Computer
CAUTION: For synchronization to work properly,
install Microsoft ActiveSync on your personal
computer before you connect your iPAQ
Pocket PC to your computer.
During ActiveSync installation, you can:

• Create partnerships that enable you to synchronize
information with multiple computers.
• Select information to be synchronized with your iPAQ
Pocket PC such as Contacts, Calendar, Inbox, Tasks,
Favorites, Files, Notes, and AvantGo.
Note: If you select to synchronize files, you can drag and

drop the selected files from your computer to the
synchronized folder on your iPAQ Pocket PC. If you
named your device “PC1” when you created your
partnership, then the synchronized folder is named
“PC1.” When you synchronize, the files move to your
iPAQ Pocket PC.
To install Microsoft ActiveSync on your personal computer:

1. Insert the Companion CD into the CD tray or slot on
your personal computer.
2. Select the link to install Microsoft ActiveSync.
3. Follow the instructions in the installation wizard. For
more help, click the ActiveSync Help button during
installation. The information you select automatically
synchronizes when your installation is complete.
4. After installing ActiveSync on your personal computer,
connect the iPAQ Pocket PC to the personal computer
using the USB Synchronization Cradle/Charger.
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Using the Serial Infrared (IR)

Connection
After setting up a connection with the USB connector on the
USB Synchronization Cradle/Charger, you can synchronize
your iPAQ Pocket PC and your personal computer using an
infrared connection, if you have an infrared port or an
infrared USB adapter installed on your computer. The
infrared connection option works only on computers that
have Microsoft Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP operating
systems installed.
To set up an infrared connection to a computer:
1. Synchronize your iPAQ Pocket PC with your computer
using the USB Synchronization Cradle/Charger.
2. Follow your computer manufacturer’s instructions to
install and set up an infrared port.
3. Remove the iPAQ Pocket PC from the cradle and line up
the infrared port with the computer infrared port so
they are unobstructed and within 12 inches (30.5 cm)
of each other.
4. Initiate a connection by tapping Start > ActiveSync >
Tools > Connect via IR. Synchronization begins on
your device.
5. To disconnect, move the devices away from each other
or tap “x” to turn off.
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Changing Synchronization Settings

You can modify your synchronization settings for Microsoft
ActiveSync to:
• Change when your iPAQ Pocket PC synchronizes with
your personal computer or server
• Change the type of connection (serial, USB, or infrared)
from your iPAQ Pocket PC to your computer.
• Select the files and information to synchronize with your
computer
• Select the files and information you do not want to
synchronize with your computer, i.e. e-mail attachments.
• Determine how conflicts between information on your
iPAQ Pocket PC and information on your computer are
handled.
To change synchronization settings:
1. From the Start menu on your computer, click
Programs > Microsoft ActiveSync > Tools >
Options.
2. On the Sync Options tab, select the files and
information to synchronize with your computer.
3. On the Schedule tab, select when your iPAQ Pocket PC
synchronizes with your computer.
4. On the Rules tab, determine how conflicts between
information on your iPAQ Pocket PC and information on
your computer are handled.
5. Tap OK when you are finished.
6. From the File menu, click Connection Settings.
Select the type of connection to be allowed between
the iPAQ pocket PC and the computer.
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Copying Files
You can copy files to and from your computer using Explore
in ActiveSync and Windows Explorer on your computer. To
copy files:
1. From the Start menu on your computer, click
Programs > Microsoft ActiveSync.
2. Click Explore.
3. Double-click the My Pocket PC icon.
4. On your personal computer, right-click the Start menu,
then select Explore.
5. Locate the file to be moved.
6. Drag and drop your files between your iPAQ Pocket PC
and your computer. ActiveSync converts the files so
that they can be used by the Pocket Office applications,
if necessary.
Note: Move your files directly into My Documents on your

iPAQ Pocket PC or into a folder inside your My
Documents folder, so the applications on your iPAQ
Pocket PC can locate them.
Installing Applications
To install applications on your iPAQ Pocket PC from your
computer using ActiveSync:
1. Connect your iPAQ Pocket PC to your personal
computer using the USB Synchronization
Cradle/Charger.
2. Follow the instructions provided with the application
and by following the installation Wizard.
3. Check the screen of your iPAQ Pocket PC to see if any
further steps are necessary to complete the application
installation.
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Backup/Restore Using ActiveSync

To help reduce the chance of losing information, you should
back up information to your computer regularly. Close all
applications on your iPAQ Pocket PC before backing up or
restoring your information.
CAUTION: Restoring your information replaces the

current information on your iPAQ Pocket PC
with the information saved in your backup.
To backup/restore using ActiveSync:

1. Be sure the iPAQ Pocket PC is connected to your
personal computer.
2. From your computer, open Microsoft ActiveSync. From
the Start menu, click Programs > Microsoft
ActiveSync.
3. From the Tools menu, click Backup/Restore.
4. Click the Backup or Restore tab, then select your
options.
5. Click Backup Now or Restore Now.
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Troubleshooting ActiveSync
Table 4: ActiveSync Troubleshooting Table
Problem Solution
I cannot connect to my Be sure you have installed
computer using the cable or Microsoft ActiveSync 3.7 or
the USB Synchronization higher on your host computer
Cradle/Charger. before connecting your iPAQ
Pocket PC to it.
Be sure your iPAQ Pocket PC

is connected to the sync cable
or inserted in the USB
Synchronization Cradle/
Charger, and that the sync
cable or cradle is connected
to your computer.
Be sure your iPAQ Pocket PC

is securely seated in the
synchronization cradle and is
making contact with the
cradle connector.
If you are using a serial

cable, be sure it is plugged
into the COM port on your
host computer.
If you are using a USB cable,

be sure you are running
Microsoft Windows 98SE, Me,
2000, or XP and that you
have installed Microsoft
ActiveSync 3.7 or a later
version on your computer.
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Problem Solution
I tried to synchronize a Pocket Excel does not support
workbook and the file is all Excel formatting;
unresolved in Microsoft therefore, Microsoft
ActiveSync. ActiveSync cannot
synchronize
I connected my iPAQ Pocket Disconnect the USB or serial
PC before installing Microsoft cable from your computer.
ActiveSync.
If you have Windows 98SE,
Me, 2000, or XP, uninstall the
USB or the serial device
record.
Install Microsoft ActiveSync

3.7 or higher.
Reconnect the iPAQ Pocket PC

cable or USB Synchronization
Cradle/Charger.
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Problem Solution
Microsoft ActiveSync Be sure the device is on.
cannot locate my iPAQ Pocket
PC when I synchronize. Be sure all cables are
securely connected.
Remove your iPAQ Pocket PC

from the USB Desktop
Cradle/Charger or cable,
power on the unit by pressing
the Power button, then put it
back in the synchronization
cradle or connect it to the
cable.
Reset the device by using the

stylus to lightly press the
Reset button on the back of
the unit.
Check Connection Settings in

ActiveSync on your personal
computer to ensure the
communications port you are
using is active.
I cannot open e-mail in my It may be necessary to
Inbox after I restore using synchronize your iPAQ Pocket
Microsoft ActiveSync. PC with your computer again
using Microsoft ActiveSync to
link your e-mail from your
Pocket PC to your personal
computer.
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Appendix A: Method Setup

Screen
Note: This screen is only available in 2G firmware versions

older than 5.xx.
The Method Setup Screen allows you to define the 5

methods used for water cut
calculation. Methods 1 through
4 have a similar structure and
are based on a combination of
seven coefficients that must
add up to 100.
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Method 5 is a combination of two methods with a water cut
transition point. In some instances one method may be
better for high water cut
measurements while
another method works
better for low water cut
measurements. Method 5
allows the user to specify a
“Low Method” a “High
Method” and a transition
point. The transition is
based on the High Method
calculation. If the High
Method calculation is
higher than the transition
value then it will be used.
If not the Low Method
calculation will be use.
Caution: The Well Method cannot be properly selected

without input from Weatherford personnel.
Contact your Weatherford representative
before making this selection.
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Red Eye® 2G and

Manual Part Number:

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Note: A note highlights information that will benefit the

Caution: A caution denotes conditions under which

WARNING: A warning tells of a situation in

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Note: Not all features shown in this manual will be available

Note: This program may run on other pocket PC brands, but

Note: RedLine is able to operate with all previous versions of

Downloading and Uploading

Download Saved Data from PDA

Figure 1: Communications Connections

Note: The Bluetooth option is

Figure 2: Red Eye 2G to MMI Port

Note: Configure the Telebyte

Figure 3: Red Eye 2G to Host Port

Connecting to the NOC

Note: COM 1 Port on the

Figure 4: NOC Connections

Figure 5: NOC Ethernet Setup

• TCP/IP Communications to the NOC: As shown in

Note: To communicate with a 2G unit that is connected to a

• TCP/IP Wireless Adapter Communication to the

• Serial Connection to the NOC: RS232 communication

Figure 6: NOC RS232 Setup

Note: When connecting the PDA to the NOC Port 2 or 4, the

• Bluetooth Communications to the NOC: The

Data Transfer to Personal

Note: All parameters of the 2G device are stored to flash

Caution: For any parameter change to be stored in the

Caution: The 2G Red Eye unit will display “Saving CFG”

Basic Configuration Screens

New Location Menu

New Unit Menu

Delete Menu Item

Note: The item (Unit, NOC or

Properties Menu Item

Note: The 2G byte format can only be

• NOC box: When the NOC box is checked, a NOC unit is

Note: The Copy/Paste routine does NOT copy the associated

Note: The 2G must be connected to the NOC in order to use

One other item available from

Communications Methods for Pocket

Note: Editing the Modbus

Caution: In order to revert back to the Modbus Map

To determine which Modbus Map is appropriate for your

Table 2: 2G Firmware & Corresponding Modbus Map

Active 2G Well Screens

Note: Editing the Modbus

Note: The standard configuration of a NOC expects the 2G to

• Host Port: Tap the down arrow to display a list of

Note: Well specific absorption coefficients are stored for each