Actuator Power Controller (APC)
The Actuator Power Controller (APC) is part of a new generation of advanced modules designed to be compatible with the Negative Pulse MWD System. The module contains highly efficient control electronics for the dual solenoid Negative Pulse Transmitter.
Implementation of new technologies and proven methods delivers new features and specifications, coupled with the known robustness and reliability of the Negative Pulse system.
- Dual Solenoid Transmitter Control
- ‘Active’ battery/power saving mode
- High temperature qualified (175DegC Option)
- Proven/robust technology
- Low quiescent power consumption
- Geolink system compatible
- Up to 20Kpsi Pressure rating
- Support for fast data transmission
| Value | Units | Comments | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Voltage | +/-17V | Volts | Nominal | ||
| Solenoid Peak Current | 8.0 | Amps | Nominal | ||
| Solenoid Hold Current | 8.5mA | mA | Nominal | ||
| Capacitor Bank | 6000 | uF | per Bank (2 banks/module) | ||
| Quiescent Current | <3.0 | mA | Idle mode |
| Diameter (Housing) LP | 1.895 | inches | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.13 | mm | ||||
| Diameter (Housing) HP | 2.000 | inches | |||
| 50.80 | mm | ||||
| Length | 40.96 | inches | Excluding coupler | ||
| 1040.5 | mm | ||||
| 45.06 | inches | Including coupler (make-up) | |||
| 1144.5 | mm |
| Value | Units | Comments | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Temperature APC-150 | -25 to 150 | °C | (see note 1) | ||
| -13 to 302 | °F | ||||
| Operating Temperature APC-175 | -25 to 175 | °C | |||
| -13 to 347 | °C | ||||
| Survival Temperature APC-150 | -40 to 165 | °C | |||
| -40 to 329 | °F | ||||
| Survival Temperature APC-175 | -40 to 185 | °C | |||
| -40 to 365 | °F | ||||
| Hydrostatic Pressure Low Pressure | 15,000 | psi | Maximum (1.895” Hsg) | ||
| 103.4 | MPa | ||||
| Hydrostatic Pressure High Pressure | 20,000 | psi | Maximum (2.000” Hsg) | ||
| 137.9 | MPa | ||||
| Vibration | 30 | g pk | 50 – 1000Hz | ||
| 20 | g rms | 50 – 1000Hz | |||
| Shock | 1000 | g | 0.5mS Half Sine |
Notes
- 175ºC option available
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