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PCS Ferguson 8000 Series Overview Manual Table of Contents 1 PCS Ferguson 8000 SERIES Hardware Specifications and Diagrams... 4 1.1 PCS Ferguson 8800 Site Manager...5 1.1.1 8800 Site Manager Well Optimization Applications...5 1.1.2 8800 Site Manager Technical Specifications...6 1.1.3 8800 Site Manager Data Inputs/Outputs...8 1.1.4 8800 Site Manager Communication Ports...9 1.2 PCS Ferguson 8400...11 1.2.1 8400 Well Optimization Applications...11 1.2.2 8400 Technical Specifications...12 1.2.3 8400 Data Inputs/Outputs...14 1.2.4 8400 Communication Ports...15 1.3 PCS Ferguson 8200...17 1.3.1 8200 Well Optimization Applications...17 1.3.2 8200 Technical Specifications...18 1.3.3 8200 Data Inputs/Outputs...19 1.3.4 8200 Communication Ports...22 1.4 PCS Ferguson 8000 Series Memory...23 1.4.1 SD Card Slot...23 1.5 PCS Ferguson 8000 Series Power Supply...24 2 Connecting to the well site SCADA Components...25 2.1 General Requirements...25 2.2 Connect Using the USB Port (8800, 8400, or 8200)...27 2.3 Connect Using the Host Port (8800 and 8400 only)...27 2.4 Connect Using TCP/IP...29 2.5 Connect Using Radios...31 2.6 Controlling Access with Security Codes...32 2.7 Preparation...32 2.8 Specify a Code for a Wellhead Controller...32 2.9 Specify Codes for the Walk Up Display...33 Appendix A: PCS Ferguson 8000 Series Agency Approval... 36 Table of Contents 2

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1 PCS Ferguson 8000 Series Hardware Specifications And Diagrams PCS Ferguson 8000 Series Overview Manual This document has the technical specifications and diagrams for the PCS Ferguson 8800, the PCS Ferguson 8600 the PCS Ferguson 8400, and the PCS Ferguson 8200 controllers. These controllers are specialized boards for well site automation. Each board has its own set of supported features as shown in the technical specifications and diagrams. The power and SD Card features are common to all three. Brief descriptions of those features are at the end of this document. Well Optimization Applications itemizes the firmware applications the controller supports. The applications manage a variety of optimization options that allow the user to adapt the automation system to the specific well site or pad. Technical Specifications itemize the features of the circuit boards. Analog and Digital IO Diagrams show the analog and digital inputs and outputs available on each circuit board and their location. The diagrams show the basic use of each. However, the user can customize the PCS Ferguson 8000 Series controllers. Communication Diagrams show the communication ports available on each controller and their location on the circuit board. Typically, the ports serve connections in one of three functions. Well Network between automation system controllers and devices: The user can employ a wireless or hardwired network between the controllers and devices. On site with the PCS Ferguson 8000 Series controllers: A user can connect through a laptop or a mobile device to the automation system. This connection allows the user to communicate to the controllers and devices for configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting. Off site to the PCS Ferguson 8000 Series controllers: This communications network is outside the scope of this document but within the capabilities of the 8000 Series controllers when using radio or cellular modem. For more information about customizing the 8000 Series controllers to an existing system or a designing a new system, contact a PCS Ferguson sales and service representative. PCS Ferguson 8000 Series Hardware Specifications And Diagrams 4

1.1 PCS Ferguson 8800 Site Manager The PCS Ferguson 8800 is a master controller designed to connect, configure, and poll all of the slave controllers and devices a well site or pad might use. This master controller can manage up to eight wells. Figure 1.1 PCS Ferguson 8800 Site Manager Basic Circuit Board 1.1.1 PCS Ferguson 8800 Site Manager Well Optimization Applications The 8800 Site Manager supports the following applications for responding to well conditions and optimizing production. Single-Well Plunger Lift Manager Multi-Well Plunger Lift Manager for 1-8 wells Auto Lift Manager for 1-8 wells Sub Applications: Rockwell ISaGRAF Tank Level Management Dynamic Datalogging Chemical Injection 5 PCS Ferguson 8000 Series Hardware Specifications And Diagrams

1.1.2 PCS Ferguson 8800 Site Manager Technical Specifications The following table describes the onboard features of the 8800 Site Manager. Data Inputs/Outputs Analog Inputs PCS Ferguson 8800 Site Manager Eight (8) analog inputs Four (4) AIN1-AIN4 0-5 Volts Four (4) AIN5-AIN8 without jumpers 0-5 Volts with jumpers 4-20 ma Four (4) transducer power terminals TPWR1-TPWR4 3-pin power jumper: Top and middle pins 0-5 Volts (default) Middle and bottom pins battery Analog Outputs Four (4) 4-20 ma outputs Digital Inputs Six (6 total) digital inputs, SEN, HSDIN1-HSDIN2, and DIN3-5 Two (2), HSDIN1 and HSDIN2 are configurable as high speed counters with the WellVision application 1 plunger arrival sensor Digital Outputs Three (3 each) Latch Valves, AOPEN/ACLOSE, BOPEN/BCLOSE, COPEN/CCLOSE or six (6) each switched 0-5 Volt outputs through ISaGRAPH (8800 only), Communications Local Onboard USB local operator interface (LOI) Host communication port (RS-232 or Transistor-Transistor Logic (TTL)) Bluetooth optional Cellular modem optional Well Network Antenna Digi Radio and/or RS-485 communication interface. An RS-485 termination jumper is available but unused in basic automation configurations. Auxiliary communication port (RS-232 or RS-485). An AUX port termination jumper is available but unused in basic automation configurations. User selectable: External fixed or external connector to remote mounted antenna PCS Ferguson 8000 Series Hardware Specifications And Diagrams 6

PCS Ferguson 8800 Site Manager Other Internal Features Time-Keeping Onboard Real Time Clock (RTC) with battery backup Temperature Onboard temperature measurement, +/- 1.5 degree Celsius Processor Atmel ATSAM4216C (MAIN) Memory Atmel ATSAM4S8C (IOP) 1 MB Program Flash 1 MB +128 KB RAM 16 MB NAND Flash 4 MB NOR Flash 64 KB NVRAM Up to 32 GB SD Card On-Site Interface Keypad 25 key keypad Display 4 line by 20 character LCD display USB Onboard local operator interface (LOI) Power Source Input voltage: 6 to 15 Volts Environmental Operating Temperature -40 C to +85 C (-40 F to +185 F) Operating Humidity 0-95% Relative Humidity Non-Condensing Enclosure Meets IEC IP65-3R (dust and blowing rain) Regulatory Approvals Hazardous Location Pending CSA approval for Class 1, Division I and II (Group C and D) Table 1.1 PCS Ferguson 8800 Site Manager Technical Specifications 7 PCS Ferguson 8000 Series Hardware Specifications And Diagrams

1.1.3 PCS Ferguson 8800 Site Manager Data Inputs/Outputs The 8800 Site Manager supports the highest number of data inputs/outputs of the 8000 Series of controllers. Expansion slots provide connections for custom additions by the user. The list and figure below show the basic set of inputs and outputs used by the automation system. Analog Examples 1. Casing Pressure: This input supports monitoring a pressure transducer used in managing plunger lift operations. 2. Tubing Pressure: This input supports monitoring a pressure transducer used in managing plunger lift operations. 3. Line Pressure: This input supports monitoring the transducer for line pressure used in managing plunger lift operations. These three inputs, AIN1 AIN3, plus AIN4 are 0-5 Volts. The next four inputs, AIN5 AIN8, are 0-5 Volts but each has an associated jumper below so the user can convert one or all of them to 4-20 ma. 4. Valve Controller: This output supports a proportional valve to regulate gas flow. This output, 4-20mA A, and the next three outputs, 4-20mA B 4-mA D are 4-20 ma. These additional outputs support expansion to the system beyond the basic configuration to customize the automation system to the well site. Digital Examples 5. Plunger Arrival Sensor: This input supports detection of the plunger and is a key data point in calculating optimization algorithms. The connection, SENPWR, provides the sensor with power. The board has five additional inputs, DIN1 DIN5 to support expansion to the system beyond the basic configuration. In addition, the user can configure DIN1 and DIN2 as high-speed counters using the WellVision application. 6. A and B Valves: These outputs support operation of the latch valves that control the motor valve and the vent valve. Control of the latch valves is a key component in customizing plunger lift operations to well conditions. The board has one additional output, COPEN, to support additional configurations. Custom 7. Expansion Slot 1: This slot allows the user to customize to meet requirements of the well site. For example, the slot can hold a quad card. A quad card adds 4 analog inputs that could support the Gas Lift Manager. The best practice is to use slot 1 for data and slot 2 for communications. PCS Ferguson 8000 Series Hardware Specifications And Diagrams 8

Figure 1.2 PCS Ferguson 8800 Site Manager Data Inputs and Outputs This figure highlights the basic set of inputs and outputs. The technical specifications describe the full set of inputs and outputs on the board. 1.1.4 PCS Ferguson 8800 Site Manager Communication Ports For the 8800 Site Manager to communicate with the automation system, the user can configure one of the ports in the list and figure below: Well Network 1. Digi Radio: This port supports wireless communication to peripheral devices and communicates on the RS-485 bus. This connector supports an XBee or X-Stream radio from Digi International. 2. Aux: This port supports RS-232/485 communications with slave devices on a separate network from the RS-485. A termination jumper, TERM, is available. 3. Wired RS-485: This port supports an RS-485 wired connection. On the 8000 Series, the signal A is a positive (+) signal. The signal B is a negative (-) signal. A termination, TERM, jumper is available. This is a 120ohm termination. 9 PCS Ferguson 8000 Series Hardware Specifications And Diagrams

User PCS Ferguson 8000 Series Overview Manual To manage the automation system, a user can employ one of the following ports: 4. Host: This port supports RS-232 or TTL communications for devices that communicate back to the host SCADA system. This could be a cellular modem radio, or other device that relays data from the controller to a central location. 5. USB (2): These LOI ports support a direct connection to the controller board or through the Keypad Display (KPD) panel. Custom 6. Expansion Slot 2: This port can support user communications through Bluetooth or cellular modems. The slot can support other devices specific to the system. The best practice is to use slot 2 for communications. Figure 1.3 PCS Ferguson 8800 Site Manager Communication Ports PCS Ferguson 8000 Series Hardware Specifications And Diagrams 10

1.2 PCS Ferguson 8600 The PCS Ferguson 8400 is a master controller designed to connect to, configure, and respond to well conditions reported by the slave controllers and devices in the automation system. For more information about configuring and monitoring wells. Figure 1.4 PCS Ferguson 8400 Basic Circuit Board 1.2.1 PCS Ferguson 8400 Well Optimization Applications The 8400 supports the following applications for responding to well conditions and optimizing production. Single-Well Plunger Lift Manager Multi-Well Plunger Lift Manager for 1-8 wells Gas Lift Slave Sub Application Tank Level Management Dynamic Datalogging Chemical Injection 11 PCS Ferguson 8000 Series Hardware Specifications And Diagrams

1.2.2 PCS Ferguson 8400 Technical Specifications The following table describes the features of the 8400 Controller. Data Inputs/Outputs Analog Inputs PCS Ferguson 8400 Controller Four (4) analog inputs AIN1 and AIN2 0-5 Volts AIN3 and AIN4 without jumpers 0-5 Volts with jumpers 4-20 ma TPWR1-TPR2 with a 3-pin power jumper: Top and middle pins 0-5 Volts (default) Middle and bottom pins battery Analog Outputs Two (2) analop outputs: 420A and 420B are 4-20 ma outputs Digital Inputs Four (4 total) digital inputs, One (1) plunger arrival sensor (SEN) Two (2), HSDIN1 and HSDIN2, are configurable as high speed counters One (1) DIN3 Digital Outputs Three (3 each) Latch Valves, AOPEN/ACLOSE, BOPEN/BCLOSE, COPEN/CCLOSE Communications Local Onboard USB LOI Host communication port (RS-232 or Transistor-Transistor Logic (TTL)) Bluetooth optional Cellular modem optional PCS Ferguson 8000 Series Hardware Specifications And Diagrams 12

Well Network PCS Ferguson 8400 Controller Digi Radio and/or RS-485 communication interface. An RS-485 termination jumper, TERM, is available but unused in basic automation configurations. Auxiliary communication port (RS-232 or RS-485). An AUX port termination jumper, TERM, is available but unused in basic automation configurations. Antenna Other Internal Features Time-Keeping Temperature Processor Memory User selectable: External fixed or external connector to remote mounted antenna Onboard RTC with battery backup Onboard temperature measurement, +/- 1.5 degree Celsius Atmel ATSAM4SC (MAIN) 512 KB Program Flash 128 KB +128 KB RAM 16 MB NAND Flash 4 MB NOR Flash 64 KB NVRAM Up to 32 GB SD Card On-Site Interface Keypad 25 key keypad Display 4 line by 20 character LCD display USB Onboard LOI Power Source Input voltage: 6 to 15 Volts Current usage: 10 ma Idle with no options Environmental Operating Temperature -40 C to +85 C (-40 F to +185 F) Operating Humidity 0-95% Relative Humidity Enclosure Non-Condensing Meets IEC IP65-3R (dust and blowing rain) Regulatory Approvals Hazardous Location Pending CSA approval for Class 1, Division I and II (Group C and D) Table 1.2 PCS Ferguson 8400 Technical Specifications 13 PCS Ferguson 8000 Series Hardware Specifications And Diagrams

1.2.3 PCS Ferguson 8400 Data Inputs/Outputs The 8400 supports the basic set of data inputs and outputs to automate and optimize a well pad. Expansion slots provide connections for custom additions by the user. The list and figure below show the basic set of inputs and outputs used by the automation system. Analog Examples 1. Casing Pressure: This input supports monitoring and configuring an EFM. 2. Tubing Pressure: This input supports monitoring the pressure gauge used in managing plunger lift operations. These inputs, AIN1 and AIN2, are 0-5 Volts. 3. Line Pressure: This input supports monitoring the line pressure used in managing plunger lift operations. These inputs, AIN3, and AIN4 are 0-5 Volts but each has an associated jumper below so the user can convert one or both of them to 4-20 ma. 4. Valve Controller: This output supports a proportional valve to regulate gas flow. This output, 4-20mA A, and the next three outputs, 4-20mA B 4-mA D are 4-20 ma. These additional outputs support expansion to the system beyond the basic configuration to customize the automation system to the well site. Digital Examples 5. Latch Valve A and B: This output supports operation of the latch valves that control the motor valve. Control of the latch valves is a key component in optimizing plunger lift operations. The board has one additional output, COPEN/CLOSE, to support expanded configurations. 6. Plunger Arrival Sensor: This input supports detection of the plunger and is a key data point in calculating optimization algorithms. The board has three additional inputs, HSDIN1, HSDIN2, and DIN3 to support expansion to the system beyond the basic configuration. In addition, the user can configure HSDIN1 and HSDIN2 as high-speed counters using the WellVision application. Custom 7. Expansion Slot 1: This slot allows the user to customize to meet requirements of the well site. For example, the slot can hold a quad card. The best practice is to use slot 1 for data and slot 2 for communications. PCS Ferguson 8000 Series Hardware Specifications And Diagrams 14

Figure 1.5 PCS Ferguson 8400 Data Inputs and Outputs 1.2.4 PCS Ferguson 8400 Communication Ports For the 8400 to communicate with the automation system, the user can configure the ports in the list and figure shown below: Well Network 1. Digi Radio: This port supports wireless communication to peripheral devices and communicates on the RS-485 bus. Connectors support an XBee, X-Stream, or X-Tend radio from Digi International. 2. Wired RS-485: This port is an RS-485 wired connection. On the 8000 Series, the signal A is a positive (+) signal. The signal B is a negative (-) signal. A termination jumper is available. 3. Aux: This port supports RS-232/485 communications to connect to slave devices on a separate network from the RS-485. A termination jumper is available. User To manage the automation system, a user can employ one of the following ports: 4. Host: This port supports a cellular modem to connect to the controller (RS-232 or TTL). 5. USB (2): These LOI ports support a direct connection to the board or through the display panel. 15 PCS Ferguson 8000 Series Hardware Specifications And Diagrams

Custom 6. Expansion Slot 2: This port can support user communications through Bluetooth or cellular modems. The slot can support other devices specific to the system. The best practice is to use slot 2 for communications. Figure 1.6 PCS Ferguson 8400 Communication Ports PCS Ferguson 8000 Series Hardware Specifications And Diagrams 16

1.3 PCS Ferguson 8200 A multiple well system uses one 8200 for each well site. This controller is a slave device for managing plunger lift operations. Figure 1.7 PCS Ferguson 8200 Basic Circuit Board 1.3.1 PCS Ferguson 8200 Well Optimization Applications The 8200 can support one of two applications for responding to well conditions and optimizing production: Plunger Lift Slave Remote IO Slave 17 PCS Ferguson 8000 Series Hardware Specifications And Diagrams

1.3.2 PCS Ferguson 8200 Technical Specifications This table describes the specifications of the 8200. Data Inputs/Outputs Analog Inputs PCS Ferguson 8200 Controller Four (4) total analog inputs AIN1-AIN3 0-5 Volts AIN4 without a jumper 0-5 Volts with a jumper 4-20 Ma TPWR with 3-pin transducer power jumper: Top and middle pins 0-5 Volts (default) Middle and bottom pins battery Digital Inputs Digital Outputs Communications User Well Network Antenna Other Internal Features Temperature Processor Memory On-Site Interface USB Keypad Display Power Source Input voltage Current usage Four (4) total digital inputs, One (1) plunger arrival sensor, SEN, One (1) HS1 configurable in WellVision as high-speed counter, Two (2), DI2 and DI3, Two (2) Latch Valves A and B, AOPEN/ACLOSE and BOPEN/ BCLOSE Onboard USB LOI Host communication port (RS-232 or TTL) Digi Radio and/or RS-485 communication interface. An RS-485 terminal jumper is available but unused in basic automation configurations. User selectable: External fixed or external connector to remote mounted antenna Onboard temperature measurement, +/- 1.5 degree Celsius Atmel ATSAM4S8C) 512 KB Program Flash, 128 KB RAM, 0 NAND Flash, 4 MB NOR Flash, 64 KB NVRAM, Up to 32 GB SD Card Onboard LOI No No 6 to 15 Volts 10 ma Idle with no options PCS Ferguson 8000 Series Hardware Specifications And Diagrams 18

PCS Ferguson 8200 Controller Environmental Operating Temperature -40 C to +85 C (-40 F to +185 F) Operating Humidity 0-95% Relative Humidity Non-Condensing Enclosure Meets IEC IP65-3R (dust and blowing rain) Regulatory Approvals Hazardous Location Table 1.3 PCS Ferguson 8200 Technical Specifications 1.3.3 PCS Ferguson 8200 Data Inputs/Outputs Pending CSA approval for Class 1, Division I and II (Group C and D) The design of the 8200 circuit board supports controlling and monitoring one Plunger Lift well, as well as monitoring other surface equipment that provides analog or digital outputs. An 8200 running Slave Firmware can support up to 46 different Analog input configurations assigned to its four analog inputs. Additionally 31 Digital Input configurations are selectable on the four digital inputs. By supporting the wide variety of configurations, the user can utilize multiple 8200s, spread across the well site, to monitor and log a wide variety of equipment signals, and their states (i.e. compressors, separators, flare stacks, VRUs, etc.). These configurations can be selected by name in the data logging capabilities of a Master or Manager and logged as trend data. In Gas Lift applications, these signals may be monitored by the alarm feature. 19 PCS Ferguson 8000 Series Hardware Specifications And Diagrams

An example of the analog input configurations available to the user/installer are shown below. Figure 1.8 Analog Input Configuration Types in the PCS Ferguson 8200 Remote IO Slave NOTE To prevent overwriting cached data stored at the master or managing controller, each analog and digital input/output configuration can be utilized once per well slot, regardless of how many 8200 slaves are assigned to that well slot. For example, only one Casing Pressure analog input configuration may be present in all the 8200s analog input assignments that serve that well slot. The most common configurations utilized on the analog and digital input/outputs, which support for plunger lift operations, are discussed below. These configurations would be present on an 8200 Multi-Well Slave located at the wellhead. PCS Ferguson 8000 Series Hardware Specifications And Diagrams 20

Analog Examples 1. Casing Pressure: This input supports monitoring a pressure transducer used in managing plunger lift or gas lift operations. 2. Tubing Pressure: This input supports monitoring a pressure transducer used in managing plunger lift or gas lift operations. 3. Line Pressure: This input supports monitoring a pressure transducer used for managing plunger lift operations. NOTE AIN1, AIN2, and AIN3 support a 0-5 Volt signal. AIN4 can support 0-5 Volts or (with an associated jumper) converts to 4-20 ma. Digital Examples 1. Latch Valve A and B: This output supports operation of the latch valves that control the motor valve. Control of the latch valves is a key component in optimizing plunger lift operations. 2. Plunger Arrival Sensor: This input supports detection of the plunger and is a key data point in calculating optimization algorithms. The board has three additional inputs, HS1, DI2, and DI3 to support expansion to the system beyond the basic configuration. In addition, the user can configure HS1 as high speed counters using the WellVision application. Figure 1.9 PCS Ferguson 8200 Data Inputs and Outputs 21 PCS Ferguson 8000 Series Hardware Specifications And Diagrams

1.3.4 PCS Ferguson 8200 Communication Ports For the 8200 to communicate with the automation system, the user can configure one of the ports in the list and figure below: 1. Digi Radio: This port supports wireless communication to peripheral devices and communicates on the RS-485 bus. Connectors support an XBee or X-Stream from Digi International. 2. Wired RS-485: This port is an RS-485 wired connection. On the 8000 Series, the signal A is a positive (+) signal. The signal B is a negative (-) signal. A termination jumper is available. 3. USB: This LOI port supports a direct connection to the user s PC. Figure 1.10 PCS Ferguson 8200 Communication Ports PCS Ferguson 8000 Series Hardware Specifications And Diagrams 22

1.4 PCS Ferguson 8000 Series Memory The PCS Ferguson 8000 Series controllers use memory to store details about the system configuration, performance, alarms, and network traffic. The 8800 Site Manager and the 8400 have NAND flash and NVRAM memory and support Secure Digital (SD) Cards. The 8200 has an SD card slot but does not have NAND flash or NVRAM memory. 1.4.1 SD Card Slot An SD card allows users to save files of the well configuration information, performance data, and network traffic. These files allow the user to take the information back to the office and analyze later. While at the office, the user can download firmware updates to a card and make the update while at the well site. Typically, the user can find the card slot behind the radio as shown below. If a card is in place, the top of the SD Card is visible. Figure 1.11 SD Card Slot is behind the Radio 23 PCS Ferguson 8000 Series Hardware Specifications And Diagrams

1.5 PCS Ferguson 8000 Series Power Supply PCS Ferguson 8000 Series Overview Manual The 8000 Series controllers are solar powered. The terminals for these connections are located on the lower right corner of the boards as shown below. Figure 1.12 PCS Ferguson 8400 Terminals for Battery and Solar Power The solar panel and battery requirements for a well site depend on the individual site and system. These requirements are outside the scope of this document. However, a PCS Ferguson sales and service representative can help a user explore the options for their site. Each of the 8000 Series boards offers power terminals for the transducers. These terminals have a 3-pin jumper that switches the power supply for the terminal from 0-5 Volts to the battery. The label for the terminals is TPWR. They are located near the analog connections. The 3-pin jumper is located above the analog inputs. The label for the jumper has 5V and BATT. The factory default is 0-5 Volts. The boards also offer jumpers that switch some of the analog inputs from 0-5 Volts to 4-20 ma. These jumpers have the label 420. PCS Ferguson 8000 Series Hardware Specifications And Diagrams 24

2 Connecting to the PCS Ferguson Well Site SCADA Components PCS Ferguson offers flexible access to the 8000 Series of automation components. This flexibility enables the Well Site SCADA to accommodate a wide-range of established configurations for communications. This document covers this range of user connections and procedures for using them. The user connects to complete one of several categories of tasks: Initial setup and configuration of well components Monitoring and adjustments to automation applications and devices Troubleshooting communications and data collection The WellVision application has options available for connecting to each component either directly or through the controller. 2.1 General Requirements Before connecting to an 8800 Site Manager or an 8400 controller, the well system needs to have the well network configured and operational. 25 Connecting to the PCS Ferguson Well Site SCADA Components

The user can find the configuration for their site in the following table. Communications Connection User Interface On site wired Serial port or USB port Personal computer with the WellVision application or the Walkup Display On site wireless Bluetooth pairing Smart Phones and tablets with the WellTrekker 2 application Off site wireless Radio Personal computer with the WellVision application Off site wireless Internet access Modem Internet access Personal computer with WellVision or Smart Phone and tablets with WellTrekker 2 1 For more information about the WellTrekker application, see Installing the WellTrekker Application in the Installation section of the Help Documents. Table 2.1 The PCS Ferguson 8000 Series components offer several connection and interface options. The user might connect to one of several well system components. Component Purpose Notes Single-Well Controller Directs automation communications One at well site Multi-Well Controller Directs automation communications One at well site Multi-Well Slave1-8 Runs the well program for a well Multiple at well head Gas Lift Slave Supplies data inputs and outputs One per injection point, Auto Lift Manager Directs multiple well, plunger lift and One at well site gas lift Chemical Injection Controller Runs chemical injection for up to two pumps Depends Table 2.2 Each optimization application has a set of components unique to the well site. Connecting to the PCS Ferguson Well Site SCADA Components 26

2.2 Connect Using the USB Port The user can choose from two Local Operator Interface (LOI) ports (8800 and 8400 only). One is on the front of the Walk Up Display. The second is inside the case on the circuit board. The 8200 does not have a Walk Up Display. Using the front of the Walk Up Display saves time when the user wants to perform regular tasks. Using the LOI inside the case is best for troubleshooting. With the case open, the user can see the status lights on the boards. Before traveling to a well site, a user needs a cable to make the physical connection and communications information. A user can use a High Speed USB 2.0 cable (USB A Male to USB B Male). For more information about communication ports, see Chapter 1 of this document Hardware Diagrams and Specifications. To connect using a USB cable automatically On a computer, open WellVision and then attach the cable from a computer to the LOI port. Figure 2.1 Typical on site LOI connection (Direct to Controller) The WellVision application automatically connects and opens the main window for the controller. 2.3 Connect Using the Host Port (8800, 8600, and 8400 only) The user might want to connect using the serial port. The 8800 Site Manager and the 8400 have Host Ports for serial connections located on the circuit board. For more information about the location of the ports, see Hardware Diagrams and Specifications in Chapter 1 of this document. Before traveling to a well site, a user needs a cable to make the physical connection and communications information. A user can use one of the following cables with the 8000 Series controllers: USB 2.0 -to-serial converter 9-pin straight through serial cable (need to know the security codes as this is considered a remote connection 27 Connecting to the PCS Ferguson Well Site SCADA Components

A user needs the following information to setup the communications using a cable. Modbus address for the controller Baud rate COM port address [Optional] Security code To connect using a serial port 1. Attach the cable from the computer to the Host Port on the Series 8000 controller inside the case. Figure 2.2 The Host port is located inside the case on the board. 2. On a computer, open WellVision and select Connect Direct on the WellVision toolbar. 3. In the Connect dialog box, verify that the Modbus address is correct. Connecting to the PCS Ferguson Well Site SCADA Components 28

Figure 2.3 The serial port is always COM1. 4. From the Connect to menu, select the controller or device for the connection. 5. From the COM Port menu, select Communications Port (COM1) and the appropriate Baud Rate. 6. Select Connect to view the WellVision Main window and the main window for the component the user selected. 7. [Optional] At the Security Code prompt, enter the number for the code. NOTE A controller might not require a security code. 2.4 Connect Using TCP/IP A user might connect to controllers and devices through TCP/IP. The 8000 Series components might have a CDMA modem. Using a modem, only one user can connect at a time. Figure 2.4 A typical off site connection uses TCP/IP Modems. 29 Connecting to the PCS Ferguson Well Site SCADA Components

In addition to an 8000 Series component, a user needs a CDMA modem and a computer with internet access. Modbus address of the controller IP address for the CDMA modem: This address might be a static IP which is 4 numbers separate by dots (###.###.###.###) or a DNS address for a dynamic IP address. Port number (Default for factory setting is 1633) To connect to a controller using a modem: 1. On the computer, open WellVision and select Connect Direct. 2. In the Connect dialog box, enter the number of the Modbus address in the Modbus Address box. Figure 2.5 Connect dialog box offers a Ping button to test the settings. 3. From the Connect to menu, select the controller or device. 4. Select the Connect using TCP/IP option. 5. In the IP Address box, enter the IP Address of the CDMA modem. 6. In the TCP/IP Port # box, verify that the port number is correct for the network. The default number is 1633. 7. Select Ping to test the connection settings. 8. Select Connect to view the WellVision Main window and the main window for the component the user selected. Connecting to the PCS Ferguson Well Site SCADA Components 30

2.5 Connect Using Radios A user might connect remotely through radios. Figure 2.6 Typical off-site radio connection The user needs the Modbus address and baud rate for the connection to the controller or device. The following procedure assumes the computer and radio network are installed and operational. To connect using a Radio 1. On the computer, open WellVision and select Connect Direct on the WellVision toolbar. 2. In the Connect dialog box, verify that the Modbus address is correct. Figure 2.7 The user can connect using a radio. 3. From the Connect to menu, select the controller or device for the connection. 4. From the COM Port menu, select the appropriate port. 5. From the Baud Rate menu, select the appropriate rate. 6. Select Connect to view the WellVision Main window and the main window for the component the user selected. 31 Connecting to the PCS Ferguson Well Site SCADA Components

2.6 Controlling Access with Security Codes PCS Ferguson 8000 Series Overview Manual The WellVision application has two areas that the user can apply security codes to limit access. Remote Access Security The user can add a security code to a wellhead controller. This area uses a single four (4) digit code. Walk Up Display Security The user might want to prevent or limit the types of changes a user can make with the Walk Up Display. This area allows 1-10 four (4) -digit codes for each user type: administrator or operator. The following procedures describe how to enable the codes. The decisions to make about implementing a security policy are outside the scope of this document. 2.7 Preparation The user needs to know the following before enabling the security codes: Which of the areas to control How many codes and their values 2.8 Specify a Code for a Wellhead Controller With this code enabled, any remote user, including an onsite user with a serial connection, needs to enter the security code to make changes to the configuration. To add a security code 1. Open WellVision and connect to the wellhead. NOTE For the Multi-Well application, this code applies to the slave. 2. On the Setup tab, select the Set Security Code button in the Settings area. 3. In the Set Security dialog box, enter 4 numbers. Figure 2.8 The security code applies to the wellhead controller. 4. Select Set. Connecting to the PCS Ferguson Well Site SCADA Components 32

Figure 2.9 The code must be numbers. 2.9 Specify Codes for the Walk Up Display By enabling these codes, the user can limit the commands available to users of the Walk Up Display. Users who know one of the Administrator codes can complete all of the commands. Users with an Operator code can perform most commands for normal operations of the well. Certain commands, such as READ/SET 32 for the SD Card, are restricted to Administrators only. To specify access codes 1. Open WellVision and connect to the controller. 2. On the Setup tab, select the Keypad Config button in the ToolBox area. 3. In the Keypad Configuration dialog box, enter 4 numbers in the Admin and Operator columns of the Keypad Login Pins area. 4. Select the Set button. After enabling the access codes, the user might want to verify the codes using the keypad. The following procedure tests an operator code and then an administrator code using the Administratoronly command for the SD Card. 33 Connecting to the PCS Ferguson Well Site SCADA Components

To verify the access codes 1. On the Walk Up Display, press READ ENTER to display the prompt for the security code. Figure 2.10 READ ENTER turns on the display. 2. Press the 4-digit Operator code and then press ENTER. 3. Press READ 32 ENTER to view the restriction message. Connecting to the PCS Ferguson Well Site SCADA Components 34

Figure 2.11 The code must be numbers. 4. Press BACK and then enter the 4-digit Administrator code and ENTER. 5. Press READ 32 ENTER to view the SD card status message. 6. Press READ 32 ENTER to view the SD card status message. 35 Connecting to the PCS Ferguson Well Site SCADA Components

Appendix A: PCS Ferguson 8000 Series Agency Approval Refer to details below regarding hazardous locations certification: Manufactured by: PCS Ferguson 3771 Eureka Way Frederick, CO 80516 (720) 407-3550 www.doverals.com/pcsferguson Electrical Rating : 12Vdc, 100ah Ambient temperature rating: -40 C Ta 70 C Enclosure material: 5052-H32 Aluminum Paint: Cardinal RD030 CAUTION This equipment is suitable for installation in Class I, Division 2, Group C and D hazardous locations or nonhazardous locations only. WARNING Explosion Hazard. Do not connect or disconnect this equipment unless power has been removed or the area is known to be nonhazardous. WARNING Explosion Hazard. Substitution of components may impair suitability for Class I, Division 2 hazardous areas. NOTE PCS Ferguson 8800 Series components must be connected to a power source (i.e. solar panel) rated 12V dc nominal, 26V dc maximum, open circuit; 8A nominal, 10.5A maximum short circuit and appropriately certified for the location. Power source is subject to investigation by the Local Authority Having Jurisdiction at the time of the installation. NOTE Wiring to or from this equipment, which enters or leaves the system enclosure, must utilize wiring methods suitable for Class I, Division 2 Hazardous Locations as appropriate for the installation. Refer to details below regarding hazardous locations certification. PCS Ferguson 8000 Series Agency Approval