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GSS2+ Function Tool for PM205

CAPCIS Ref. GSS2+

Rev 4
October 2007
 LIST OF REVISIONS

Rev Date Revision Details Author(s) Issued by

No.
1 28 March 06 Initial Release G Tipton C Beechey

2 14 June 06 Test Procedure Update C Beechey G Tipton

3 21 June 07 Battery Charging – Test 6 G H Caine C Beechey

Added
4 26 October 07 Reformat of Document C Beechey T Gooderham

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1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Applications................................................................................................. 1
2. DELIVERABLES ..................................................................................................... 2
2.1 Parts ............................................................................................................ 2
2.2 Operation .................................................................................................... 2
2.2.1 Power Supply and Charger ............................................................ 2
2.2.2 Battery Low Indicator ...................................................................... 2
2.2.3 Connections .................................................................................... 2
3. FUNCTION TEST PROCEDURE FOR PM205 USING GSS2 PLUS ................... 3
3.1 Test 1: 100 Ohm Test ................................................................................. 3
3.2 Test 2: 25 Ohm Test ................................................................................... 3
3.3 Test 3: 10 Ohm Test ................................................................................... 4
3.4 Test 4: Voltage CAL Test............................................................................ 4
3.5 Test 5: Voltage Test.................................................................................... 4
3.6 Test 6: Voltage No Trip Test....................................................................... 5
3.7 Test 7: Channel Separation Test................................................................ 5
4. PM205 CALIBRATION USING GSS2 PLUS ......................................................... 6
4.1 Calibration ................................................................................................... 6
4.2 Test 8: RF Test ........................................................................................... 7
5. BATTERY CHARGING........................................................................................... 8
6. WARRANTY............................................................................................................ 9
7. SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................ 10
 Pictures of the GSS2-Plus Kit
From Guy Tipton with Intertek
October 29, 2010

Note these pictures were added by Tom Vanderveen (Weatherford) to the Capcis/Intertek
Document for the purposes of clarity to what is included in the GSS2-Plus kit.

Complete GSS2-Plus Kit

Close-Up of GSS2-Plus Test Box

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1. INTRODUCTION
The GSS2 plus is a functional tool for testing the full operation of the PM205
product range. The GSS2 plus is portable, lightweight and rugged and has
been designed for use within a factory or service bay environment.
1.1 APPLICATIONS
The Hanson PM205 should be checked for calibration and functionality
regularly, the manufacturer recommends an annual check. The GSS2 plus is
part of that process and should be used when checking the electronic
functionality of any of the PM205 range.

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2. DELIVERABLES
2.1 PARTS
The GSS2 plus is made up of the following parts:
Rugged plastic case
GSS2 plus
Test lead for testing RF connection
Test lead for testing Wellhead connection and Alarm Relay connection
Mains battery charger
2mm plugs for access to Wellhead output
Instruction Manual
2.2 OPERATION
2.2.1 Power supply and charger
The GSS2 plus is supplied with a rechargeable battery that allows up to 10
hours continuous operation between charges.
The GSS2 plus’s battery charger will charge the on board batteries in approx 4
hours.
NOTE: The GSS2 plus should not be used when charging.
The charger conforms to the relevant European and North American standards.
The CHARGER should NOT be used outside.
2.2.2 Battery low indicator
There is a battery low light that glows on and off when the on board battery
requires charging. The light is labelled “BATT”.
2.2.3 Connections
There are various test connections on the GSS2 plus, their names and
functions are listed below:
TEST/I-O Used for connection to the Wellhead and Alarm relay
connections on the back of the PM205
RF OUT Used for connection to the RF connector on the back of the
PM205
Test sockets There are 2 test sockets on the top edge of the GSS2 plus,
these sockets enable the connection of a digital meter that
should be used in conjunction with the GSS2 plus when
checking the calibration of the PM205.
Charger Used to connect the mains powered charger.
NOTE: Only charge GSS2 plus using charger supplied.
NOTE: Never use GSS2 plus when connected to charger.

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3. FUNCTION TEST PROCEDURE FOR PM205 USING GSS2 PLUS

The following instructions can be used to functionally test the PM205. If using
this test procedure to check the calibration of the PM205, ensure that this test is
performed with a calibrated digital meter connected via the “Test sockets”
located on the top edge of the GSS2 plus. These sockets should be connected
+ve to red and –ve to black.
The following test procedure shows 2 error values. When function testing, not
using a calibrated digital meter, the values shown on the PM205 should match
that of the F values.
When calibrating and using a digital meter, the values shown on the PM205
should match that of the C values. The values on the digital meter should be
used as the true value and the overlay scales discarded. The overlay scales
should only be used as a rough set of scales, it is highly recommended that a
calibrated digital multi-meter is used in conjunction with the GSS2 plus
whenever possible.
3.1 TEST 1: 100 OHM TEST
Optional: Set digital meter to ohms
Set the “OFF-AC-RF” switch to AC
Set the “NOTRIP-CAL-TEST-VARI” switch to VARI
Turn the “VOLTAGE” knob to 0 volts
Turn the “RESISTANCE” knob to 100 ohms (Check with Digital
Meter in calibration)
Press the “TEST” button
Ground integrity display will show 100 ohms: F+/-5ohms
C+/-0.3ohms
Alarm activity Alarm will sound
Alarm light will glow
3.2 TEST 2: 25 OHM TEST
Optional: Set digital meter to ohms
Set the “OFF-AC-RF” switch to AC
Set the “NOTRIP-CAL-TEST-VARI” switch to VARI
Turn the “RESISTANCE” knob to 25 ohms (Check with Digital
Meter in calibration)
Press “TEST” button
Ground integrity display will show 25 ohms: F+/-5ohms
C+/-0.3ohms
Alarm activity (this is the trip threshold) Alarm may sound
Alarm light may go off

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3.3 TEST 3: 10 OHM TEST
Optional: Set digital meter to volts
Set the “OFF-AC-RF” switch to AC
Set the “NOTRIP-CAL-TEST-VARI” switch to VARI
Turn the “VOLTAGE” knob to 0 volts
Turn the “RESISTANCE” knob to 10 ohms (Check with Digital
Meter in calibration)
Press “TEST” button
Ground integrity display will show 10 ohms: F+/-5ohms
C+/-0.3ohms

Alarm activity Alarm will reset

Alarm light will go off
3.4 TEST 4: VOLTAGE CAL TEST
Optional: Set digital meter to AC volts 1volt range
Set the “OFF-AC-RF” switch to AC
Set the “NOTRIP-CAL-TEST-VARI” switch to CAL
Turn the “RESISTANCE” knob to 0 ohms (Check with Digital
Meter in calibration)
Press “TEST” button
Wellhead Voltage display will show 250 mvolts: F+/-0.05volts
C+/-0.003volts
There may be approx 5ohms on the Ground integrity display.
Alarm activity (this is the trip threshold) Alarm may sound
Alarm light may go off
3.5 TEST 5: “VOLTAGE TEST” TEST
Optional: Set digital meter to AC volts 1volt range
Set the “OFF-AC-RF” switch to AC
Set the “NOTRIP-CAL-TEST-VARI” switch to TEST
Turn the “VOLTAGE” knob to 0 volts
Turn the “RESISTANCE” knob to 0 ohms (Check with Digital
Meter in calibration)
Wellhead Voltage display will show 0.350 volts: F+/-0.05volts
C+/-0.003volts
There may be approx 5ohms on the Ground integrity display.
Alarm activity (this is the trip threshold) Alarm will sound
Alarm light will glow

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3.6 TEST 6: VOLTAGE NO TRIP TEST
Optional: Set digital meter to AC volts 1volt range
Set the “OFF-AC-RF” switch to AC
Set the “NOTRIP-CAL-TEST-VARI” switch to NO TRIP
Turn the “VOLTAGE” knob to 0 volts
Turn the “RESISTANCE” knob to 0 ohms (Check with Digital
Meter in calibration)
Wellhead Voltage display will show 0.200 volts: F+/-0.05volts
C+/-0.010volts
There may be approx 5ohms on the Ground integrity display.
Alarm activity (this is the trip threshold) Alarm will reset
Alarm light will go off
3.7 TEST 7: CHANNEL SEPARATION TEST
Set the “OFF-AC-RF” switch to AC
Set the “NOTRIP-CAL-TEST-VARI” switch to NO TRIP

Turn the “RESISTANCE” knob from 0 ohms to full scale

with “TEST” button pressed in
Wellhead Voltage display will show
At 0 ohms 0.200 volts: F+/-0.05volts
C+/-0.003volts
At 100 ohms 0.200 volts: F+/-0.05volts
C+/-0.05volts
Set the “OFF-AC-RF” switch to AC
Set the “NOTRIP-CAL-TEST-VARI” switch to VARI
Turn the “VOLTAGE” knob from 0 volts to full scale
Turn the “RESISTANCE” knob to 100 ohms
Press “TEST” button
Ground integrity display will show
At 0 volts 100 ohms: F+/-5ohms
C+/-0.3ohms
At full scale 100 ohms: F+/-5ohms
C+/-0.3ohms

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4. PM205 CALIBRATION USING GSS2 PLUS

4.1 CALIBRATION
1. The PM205 should be checked regularly, and calibrated if necessary. You
will need a calibrated digital multi-meter and the GSS2 calibration box.
2. The calibration procedures are identical to the inspection procedures, with
the addition of adjusting the displayed values using the internal set-up
potentiometers within the PM205 enclosure.
3. There are eight potentiometers in two banks of four on the Signal board.
They are labelled (from left to right) Test, Zero, Gain, and Threshold. The
top set adjust the voltage, the bottom set adjust the resistance.
4. To calibrate the unit:
5. Check the simulator resistance values are correct, using the multi-meter.
6. Connect the GSS2 plus to the PM205, and use the multi-meter (on
AC/Volts) to monitor the voltage. Set the zero level using the zero
potentiometers (pots). – The inputs to the Wellhead connector will
automatically be shorted when the test leads from the GSS2 plus are
connected to the PM205. The displays should read as follows:
7. Wellhead Voltage 0.000 ± 0.003
8. Ground Integrity 00.0 ± 00.3
9. Set the Span values using the gain pots. Monitor the simulator output using
a digital voltmeter (DVM) on 2 volts AC (RMS.) range. Use the GSS2 to
generate AC signals for the following values, check each reading on the
DVM.
DVM reading 0.500 Wellhead Voltage 0.500 ± 0.005
DVM reading 0.200 Wellhead Voltage 0.200 ± 0.002
DVM reading 0.750 Wellhead Voltage 0.750 ± 0.007
DVM reading 0.820 Wellhead Voltage 0.820 ± 0.009
10. Now increase the resistance on the simulator to 100 ohms. The Ground
Integrity reading should track the simulator resistance. The Wellhead
Voltage should not change by more than 2 % on the display.
11. Set the resistance values. Test four (above) does an approximate check on
the resistance channel. For a more precise check, remove the PM205
Wellhead connection, and replace it with a precision resistor (100.0 ohm,
0.1%).
12. Ground Integrity 100.0 ± 2.0
13. Set the Threshold Display value using the Threshold pots. - Press the
THRESHOLD display BUTTON. The threshold DISPLAY lights:
14. Wellhead Voltage 0.250 ± 0.003
15. Ground Integrity 25.0 ± 00.3
16. Set the Internal Test signal level using the Test pots . Press the TEST
button to generate the internal test signals. The TEST button lights, and the
signals are imposed on top of the input signals, so the simulator is shorted
out. The factory values are:

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17. Wellhead Voltage 0.350 ± 0.004
18. Ground Integrity 35.0 ± 00.4
4.2 TEST 8: RF TEST
Set the “OFF-AC-RF” switch to RF
Set the “NOTRIP-CAL-TEST-VARI” switch to NO TRIP
RF button out Alarm will reset
Alarm light will go off
RF button in Alarm will sound
Alarm light will glow

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5. BATTERY CHARGING
ONLY USE NiMH (Nickel metal hydride) BATTERIES
Turn Gss2 plus OFF, plug the charger connector into “Charger” socket and
switch charger ON.
The following Lights on the charger should come on as follows
Red “Power” shows it is powered up and charging.
Green ON then flashing it is charging steady ON the battery is fully charged.
IF Green is flashing and Red is OFF then either the battery is not connected or
reversed.
NB Should the tip of the charger lead become detached; ensure that the 2 +
symbols line up when re-fitting.

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6. WARRANTY
CAPCIS Limited warrants this instrument to be free from defective material or
workmanship for a period of ninety days from date of original purchase.
CAPCIS Limited under this warranty is limited to repairing the defective device
when returned to the factory, shipping charges prepaid, within ninety days of
original purchase.
Units returned to CAPCIS Limited that have been subject to abuse, misuse,
damage or accident; have been connected, installed or adjusted contrary to the
instructions furnished by CAPCIS Ltd, or repaired by unauthorised persons will
not be covered by this warranty.
CAPCIS Limited reserves the right to discontinue models; change specification,
price or design of this device at any time without notice and without incurring
any obligation whatsoever.
CAPCIS Limited shall not be liable in any way for consequential damages
resulting from use of this device.
This warranty is in lieu of all other representations or warranties expressed or
implied and no agent or representative of CAPCIS Limited is authorised to
assume any other obligation in connection with the sale and purchase of this
device.

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7. SPECIFICATIONS

Charger unit
Input range 100-240 Vac
47-63 Hz
17 VA

Output 18 VDC
0.84A

Approvals IEC 950

UL US6P85

Battery duration under normal operation (from full charge) 10 hours

Charge time 5 hours

Calibration stability Always use with

calibrated digital
meter for calibration

Dimensions 220 x 115 x 50 mm

Weight 0.5 Kg.
Environmental temperature 0–50°C
(Note that upper temperature limit may be rapidly exceeded
if the equipment is left in direct sunlight in tropical or desert
climates)

Enclosure rating IP 60
No protection against
water

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