Stewart & Stevenson

Stewart & Stevenson IPC Pumpdown Data Acquisition

1. Hardware Setup

1. Connect Hardware Components as shown in Figure 1:

   • USB to Serial Cable: Connect to the pumpdown laptop/computer running IPC.
   • Gray Null Modem Cable: Connect one end to the USB to Serial cable.
   • Serial to Ethernet Adapter: Connect the adapter to the Null Modem cable and ensure it’s plugged into power.

2. Set Up Connectivity:

   • Wired Connection: Connect an Ethernet cable from the Serial to Ethernet adapter to a spare port on the router.
   • Wireless Connection:
     • Connect an Ethernet cable from the Serial to Ethernet adapter to the Access Point power adapter.
     • Connect another Ethernet cable from the Access Point to the POE port on the power adapter.
     • Position the Access Point facing the logger’s access point for optimal connectivity.

2. Pumpdown Computer Setup

1. USB to Serial Cable Configuration:

   • Plug the USB to Serial cable into the pumpdown computer.
   • Open Device Manager > Ports and check the COM port for the USB Prolific device (Figure 2). 
   • If COM port is not listed: Install the necessary drivers.

2. IPC Serial Setup:

   • Open the IPC software.
   • In the top Edit menu, click RS-232/RS-485 Serial  
   • Press Find Serial Ports.
   • In the Output Serial dropdown, select the COM port identified in Device Manager.
   • Parameters should now start streaming from IPC to the connected hardware.
   • Confirm the output port light in IPC turns green, and verify that TX/RX lights are blinking on the Serial to Ethernet adapter, indicating data transmission. 

3. Configure Dipole Pump Plugin on ZipVision/MaticAI Computer

1. Open Dipole Pump Plugin:

   • Navigate to TCP IP Config(bottom left) and set:
     • Host IP: 10.0.0.2
     • Port: 90
   • Press Start Receiving to begin data reception.

2. Validate Data Stream:

   • Confirm incoming values in the text boxes.
   • In the bottom-right table, check for Index | Value pairs.
   • If values are not separated, enter a comma in the Division Character field (bottom right).
   • If non-numeric characters appear: Adjust the baud rate on the Serial to Ethernet adapter (contact Dipole Support for assistance).

3. Assign Parameters in Dipole Pump Plugin:

   • IPC typically outputs a large set of channels for each pump. Use the sample table for guidance (Figure 5).
   • Assign the appropriate index numbers to the relevant fields:
     • For example, if Index 1 is Pressure, enter 1 beside the Pressure field under Pump 1.
     • If Index 2 is Rate, enter 2 beside the Rate field under Pump 1.
   • Verify that pressure and rate values are visible in ZipVision/MaticAI.

Safety Note: Ensure secure hardware connections and verify COM port settings to prevent data transmission issues. Confirm access point placement for maximum connectivity.