Table of Contents

1 Introduction..............................................................................................................................2
1.1 Swaco Part Numbers...................................................................................................................2
1.2 Minimum Required Hardware...................................................................................................2
1.3 Recommended Hardware...........................................................................................................2
2 Installing SG-SMART Level III Workstation.........................................................................2
3 The Display Program...............................................................................................................3
3.1 Standard parts of the screen.......................................................................................................3
3.2 Displays........................................................................................................................................3
3.2.1 Numerical Box............................................................................................................................................4
3.2.2 Numerical Strip...........................................................................................................................................4
3.2.3 Chart............................................................................................................................................................4
3.2.4 Simple Numerical Box................................................................................................................................6
3.2.5 Vertical Bar.................................................................................................................................................6
3.2.6 Horizontal Bar.............................................................................................................................................7
3.2.7 Depth Box...................................................................................................................................................7
3.3 Display Configuration Windows................................................................................................8
3.3.1.1 Simple Configuration Windows..........................................................................................................8
3.3.1.2 Bar Display Configuration Window...................................................................................................8
3.3.1.3 Chart Configuration Window..............................................................................................................9
3.4 Setting Alarms.............................................................................................................................9
3.5 Navigating Among Screens.......................................................................................................10
3.6 Printing Charts..........................................................................................................................11
3.6.1 Printer Types and Chart Layouts...............................................................................................................11
3.6.2 Using Color Printers or Black and White Printers....................................................................................11
3.6.3 Example Printout.......................................................................................................................................11
3.6.4 Plot Layouts..............................................................................................................................................13
3.6.4.1 Additional Header Information.........................................................................................................13

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1 Introduction
This installation manual lists procedures for installing all software needed for a SG-SMART Level III Workstation,
and includes a brief operational overview of the software.

1.1 Swaco Part Numbers

Manual: 90-90-835
Software: 96-65-054

1.2 Minimum Required Hardware

Pentium 300 MHz
48 MB system RAM
3.5-inch 1.44 MB floppy disk drive
CD-ROM drive
Video card and monitor capable of a resolution of 800x600 at 256 colors
Keyboard and mouse (or other Windows-compatible pointing device)
Windows-compatible printer

1.3 Recommended Hardware

Pentium 300 MHz or faster (minimum speed depends on other applications that will be used on this computer while
the Level III Workstation is running)
64 MB system RAM (128 MB if large applications such as Microsoft Office will be used)
3.5-inch 1.44 MB floppy disk drive
CD-ROM drive
Video card and monitor capable of a resolution of 1024x768 at 256 colors or higher
Keyboard and mouse (or other Windows-compatible pointing device)
Windows-compatible color inkjet printer, capable of printing on either cut-sheet or banner paper

2 Installing SG-SMART Level III Workstation

To install:
Insert SG-SMART Level III Workstation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
Start Windows Explorer and browse to CD-ROM drive.
Double-click Setup.exe.
At the Setup window, click the button labeled Next.
At the Welcome window, click Next. Setup will install files.
At the Installation Complete window, click Finish.
If an Install window appears stating, “This system must be restarted to complete the installation”, click OK. The
system will reboot.
Connect the Level III Workstation computer to a SG-SMART CPU J-Box and make sure it starts communicating.
Once it has established communication, close the Level III Workstation.
Level III Workstation software installation is complete.

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3 The Display Program

3.1 Standard parts of the screen

Figure 1
The Header Line shows the SG-SMART System’s date and time, current mode (Drill or Trip), and the screen
number. The date is displayed according to the SG-SMART System’s date format setting. The time is displayed in
24-hour format.
The Message Line will display status messages as various events happen within the system.
The Horn Status Box indicates whether the computer’s speaker or sound card will sound during an alarm condition.
Clicking on the box toggles this setting on and off. Using a sound card allows you to adjust the volume of the
audible alarm, but there is no way for the program to know whether the speakers are turned on.
CAUTION: If you are using a sound card for an alarm horn, be aware that the system speakers must be turned on
in order to sound the audible alarm.
The Alarm Status Box indicates whether any variables are currently in alarm, and whether those alarms have been
acknowledged. Clicking on this box acknowledges alarm conditions.
The Depth Box shows the current depth, similar to other displays. Clicking on this box lets you set the depth.

3.2 Displays
Variables can be displayed in many ways. The SG-SMART Level III Workstation can show current values of
variables being reported by the SG-SMART System, or it can display a chart with stored historical data.
Each particular arrangement of displays is called a Mode. Usually, each Mode has a few Screens, and each Screen
can be configured separately. Also, there are different screen configurations for use in Drill Mode and Trip Mode.
For example, you can set up one Numerical Screen to show your mud system, and another to show drill floor
variables, and then switch between those screens as needed. These screen configurations will occupy two of your
screen configurations.
These displays also show alarm conditions, and whether those alarms have been acknowledged. Variables in alarm
are shown in red, and acknowledged alarms are shown in yellow. Some of the displays show the values of the high
and low alarm settings as well.
Most displays can be configured by clicking on them. You can then select which variable will be displayed, enter
alarm settings for that variable, and in some cases set up other display parameters. When you are configuring a
display, it will shrink within its frame to indicate which display is being configured.

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3.2.1 Numerical Box

Figure 2
This display is used on the Numerical Screens. The current variable value is shown at the bottom in larger numbers,
and the alarm settings are shown in the small boxes at the top right. In this example, the high alarm has been set to
12, and the high alarm is tripped because the current value is above the alarm setting. This alarm has been
acknowledged, as indicated by the yellow display.
To configure a numerical box, click anywhere on the box to bring up a Simple Configuration Window. You can then
select which variable is displayed and enter high and low alarm settings.

3.2.2 Numerical Strip

Figure 3
This display is used on the Composite Screens. The current variable value is at the right edge. This display does not
show the values for the current alarm settings. It just indicates whether or not an alarm is set with the text “HI” or
“LO”.
To configure a numerical strip, click anywhere on that strip. This opens a Simple Configuration Window. You can
then select which variable is displayed and enter high and low alarm settings.

3.2.3 Chart
Charts display stored data, referenced either by time or by depth. Time Charts are updated in real time, much like a
strip chart recorder. Depth Charts do not update in real time. The chart’s left and right scale values can be changed,
allowing you to examine any section of the chart in as much detail as you need.
Time chart vertical scales can be set for 1, 2, 6, 12, or 24 hours.

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Figure 4
To configure a chart, double-click on the value section or right-click on the grid area of the chart. This will open the
Chart Configuration Window. You can then select which variable is displayed, enter high and low alarm settings, and
enter the minimum and maximum scale values. In this example, the chart is set for 0 to 150.
You can also click and hold the mouse button down on the chart to see the value at any position on the chart. As a
reminder of this feature, the mouse pointer changes to a crosshair when it is over the chart. The value shown does
not indicate the variable value on the chart, just the position of the crosshair. In the example in Figure 5, the center
of the crosshair is at a value of 59 on the left-to-right scale and at 11:11 on the top-to-bottom time scale.

Figure 5
To see data older than the past 24 hours, you will need to go to the Historical time chart screen. Like Depth Charts,
the Historical Time Charts do not update in real time. On the historical time charts screen, the bottom of the charts
changes to show the date for the data on the chart rather than the current value of the variable. As on the real-time
time charts screen, the time scale on the left side of the screen shows the time. Use the Up and Down buttons on the
button bar to change the time range for the charts. If you know exactly what time range you want to see, you can use
the Vertical Config button to bring up the Set Time Range dialog box (see Figure 6).

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Figure 6
Click on a date in the list of Available Data, and you will go directly to that day’s data.

3.2.4 Simple Numerical Box

The Simple Numerical Box (or Small Number Box) only shows the variable’s name and value. Alarm settings are
not shown. As with other displays, a red background indicates alarm conditions and a yellow background indicates
acknowledged alarms.

Figure 7
To configure a Simple Numerical Box, click on the variable name. This will open a Simple Configuration Window.
You can then select which variable is displayed and enter high and low alarm settings.

3.2.5 Vertical Bar

The Vertical Bar displays a variable’s value as a bar graph. Generally, the bottom of the bar is at zero and the top of
the bar is the maximum value you expect for that variable. Gain/Loss variables often have zero at the center, as
shown in Figure 8.

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Figure 8
To configure a Vertical Bar display, click anywhere within the display’s frame. This will open a Bar Display
Configuration Window. You can then select which variable is displayed, enter high and low alarm settings, and the
bar graph minimum and maximum values. In this example, the bar for Pit Gain/Loss goes from a minimum of –50
Bbls to a maximum of 50 Bbls, putting zero at the center of the bar. Also, the high and low alarm settings are at 5
and –5 Bbls, as indicated by the alarm flags to the right of the display bar. Since we are down 6 Bbls since we last
zeroed Pit G/L, the low alarm has been tripped. The display is yellow, showing that this alarm has been
acknowledged.

3.2.6 Horizontal Bar

The Horizontal Bar displays a variable’s value as a bar graph. Generally, the left edge of the bar is at zero and the
right edge is the maximum value you expect for that variable. Gain/Loss variables often have zero at the center, as
shown here.

Figure 9
To configure a Vertical Bar display, click anywhere within the display’s frame. This will open the Bar Display
Configuration Window. You can then select which variable is displayed, enter high and low alarm settings, and the
bar graph minimum and maximum values. In this example, the bar for Pit Gain/Loss goes from a minimum of –50
Bbls to a maximum of 50 Bbls, putting zero at the center of the bar. Also, the high and low alarm settings are at 5
and –5 Bbls. Since we are down 6 Bbls since we last zeroed Pit G/L, the low alarm has been tripped. The display is
red, showing that this alarm has not yet been acknowledged.

3.2.7 Depth Box

This special-purpose display shows the Depth in a box similar to the Simple Numerical Box. In most modes, it is
approximately in the center of the screen.

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Figure 10
To set the Depth, click anywhere on the Depth Box.

3.3 Display Configuration Windows

These dialog boxes are used to configure displays. Refer to the sections describing the various display types for
more information.

3.3.1.1 Simple Configuration Windows

Figure 11
For simple displays, you only need to select which variable is displayed. For convenience, you can also set
alarms from this window.
 To change an alarm setting, highlight the appropriate text box for the high or low alarm and type
the new alarm value.
 To change the variable displayed, scroll through the alphabetized list of variables and click on the
new variable to display.

3.3.1.2 Bar Display Configuration Window

Figure 12

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 For bar-graph style displays, you can select which variable is displayed and the scaling limits of the bar. For
convenience, you can also set alarms from this window.
 To change an alarm setting, highlight the appropriate text box for the high or low alarm and type
the new alarm value.
 Change the bar graph minimum and maximum scales the same way.
 To display a different variable, scroll through the alphabetized list of variables and click on the
new variable to display.

3.3.1.3 Chart Configuration Window

Figure 13
For chart displays, you can select which variable is displayed, the scaling limits of the bar, and select
whether the chart should be displayed as a linear or logarithmic chart. For convenience, you can also set
alarms from this window.
 To change an alarm setting, highlight the appropriate text box for the high or low alarm and type
the new alarm value.
 Change the minimum and maximum scales of the chart by highlighting the text box and editing
the number.
 To display a different variable, scroll through the alphabetized list of variables and click on the
new variable to display.
 Linear scales can be any value. Because of the way logarithmic data is calculated, however,
logarithmic scales can only be set to positive numbers, and should not be zero.

3.4 Setting Alarms

In addition to setting alarms as part of configuring an individual display, you can set alarms for all variables
displayed on a particular screen. The Alarms button on the button bar will bring up a dialog box allowing you to
change alarms for this screen's variables.

Figure 14
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To change an alarm setting, scroll through the alphabetized list of variables, click on the Low or High column, and
enter the new alarm value. Click the OK button when you are done setting alarms.
Helpful Hint: Since all active variables are displayed on the Overview Screen, you can use the alarm window on that
screen to change the alarm settings for any variable. This can save you time if you need to change a large number of
alarms at once.
NOTE: Keep in mind that the alarm settings in Drill Mode and Trip Mode are kept separately. Changes made to
alarm settings in this window change the current mode's alarm settings.

3.5 Navigating Among Screens

To get from one screen mode to another, click the Mode button on the button bar and select a new mode.
NOTE: To get to Historical Time Chart mode, first go to Time Charts, then click the Historical button on the button
bar. There is no Mode button in Historical Time Chart mode, so you need to go back to Real-Time mode in order to
change screen modes from Historical Time Charts.

Figure 15

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3.6 Printing Charts

3.6.1 Printer Types and Chart Layouts

Chart layout files specify how the chart will be printed on the page. They include information about paper size, chart
colors, fonts and text sizes, and so on. A Swaco service technician should be able to help select a good layout from
among the available layout files, or even modify a chart layout file as needed.
The chart layout must also be set for the correct paper size. The width is the most important sizing factor in a chart
layout file, since the plot program will always fill a page from top to bottom. For example, US Letter size (8.5”x11”)
and US Legal size (8.5”x14”) can use the same chart layout, because they are the same width (8.5”). To print charts
on Tabloid size (11”x17”), you will need a different layout. If you use an 8.5” layout on 11” wide paper, you will
only get 8.5” of usable chart space.

3.6.2 Using Color Printers or Black and White Printers

A color printer is recommended for printing charts. It is possible to use a black and white printer, as long as the
selected chart layout is set for black and white printing. Some black and white printers (most laser printers, for
example) are capable of printing shades of gray, and will automatically convert colors in chart printouts to gray. On
these printers, a chart layout that is set up for color printing can also be used.

3.6.3 Example Printout

For this example, we will print a set of time charts. You must have a printer installed before trying to print charts.
To print either time or depth charts, first go to the chart screen. Click the Print button on the button bar. This will
bring up the Configure Plot window.

Figure 16
Every time the Configure Plot window opens, it uses the same settings as the chart screen. This is what you will
need for charts to include as part of a morning report. As you can see, this printout is set to print from 11 AM to 5
PM, or six hours, because the time chart screen was set to 6 hour mode. To print the charts using these settings, just
click the Print Now button. This is the simplest way to print charts. Just set up your screen to display what you want
printed, then click Print.
If you need to print more than 24 hours of data, or you need to change other settings, change them here before
clicking the Print Now button. This option is designed for end-of-well reports. You can find more information about
the Page Layout option in the Plot Layouts section.
After you click the Print Now button, you will see the printer setup window:

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Figure 17
If you need to change any printer settings such as Portrait or Landscape, or paper size, this is where you will do it.
Just click the Properties button to change the printer settings. Keep in mind that the dialog boxes used to change
printer settings will be different for different printers. For this example, we will print using the standard settings.
When you click the OK button, your printout will be sent to the printer.
As your charts are being printed, you can see the progress both in a window and on the Windows Taskbar.

Figure 18
The result in this case, using test data, looks like this:

Figure 19

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3.6.4 Plot Layouts
The standard installation of SG-SMART Level III Workstation includes a number of standard print layouts for both
the Time and Depth Charts. These are available as selections on the Configure Plot window. Try them all. Plot
layouts are configurable, so contact a Swaco service engineer if you need a different print layout.
When you print on paper of various lengths, the plot program will automatically adjust the printout to take up as
much of the page as possible. These settings are available in the Properties section. You will see a different window
depending on which printer driver is installed.

3.6.4.1 Additional Header Information

At the top of each printout, there is a header area. It includes the company logo, software name and version, and
standard well information. The standard well information in the header is: Company, Well Name and Number, Well
Location, and Contractor.
You can add your specific additional information in the Additional Header Information section of the Configure
Time Plot or Configure Depth Plot window. Add as many lines of information as you need. The maximum number
of lines, and the maximum length of those lines, depend on the plot layout you use. You may need to experiment to
find the best arrangement. Although the standard header information has labels such as “Company:” the additional
lines of header information will have only what you type. So, to enter a line for the company representative, you will
probably want to type “Company Representative: John Smith” instead of just “John Smith”.

Figure 20

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