IGauge Manual

Metrolog
Safety,
maintenance and troubleshooting
of
pressure and temperature
electronic
downhole memory gauges
includes
safety, maintenance and troubleshooting instructions
for:
iGauge
iGauge GL
iQuartz
Metrolog SAFETY, MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL
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Table of Contents
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Safety Section 1
Pressure page 1
Sour service page 2
Batteries page 3
Maintenance Section 2
Replacement of O-rings page 1
Special O-rings for operations in gas wells page 1
Electronics housing O-rings on iGauge or iQuartz page 2
O-rings and V-packing on iGauge GL for 1.00 side pocket page 3
O-rings and V-packing on iGauge GL for 1.50 side pocket page 4
Maintenance of FHPC contacts page 5
Transformation of a gauge into a slick line tool page 6
Transformation of a gauge into a surface recorder page 6
Maintenance of special iQuartz housing relief valve page 7
Cleaning of the iQuartz sensor bellow page 7
Replacement of L battery page 8
Spare parts list page 9
Accessories list page 10
Connection cables list for all gauges page 11
Carriers for drill stem test page 12
Battery type list page 13
Full Bore Internal carrier operation Section 3

Operation of Full Bore Internal DST carrier page 1
Acid kit Section 4

Protection of a gauge for acid job operations page 1
Slick line carrier Section 5

Maintenance of slick line carrier head page 1
Troubleshooting Section 6
The gauge cannot be neither "stopped and tested" nor read page 1
Communication stops during data reading page 2
The gauge does not start after programming page 2
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Section 1 Safety
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Safety Memory gauges are pressure tools. If careful procedures are not
followed, pressure could be trapped inside the tool and the dismantling
operation could become dangerous.
Memory gauges are designed for and can be run in a sour gas
environment. Usual maintenance and safety practices for sour service
equipment must be followed in order to protect personnel using the tool
and to ensure the longest possible tool service life.
Memory gauges use lithium battery packs, which have special handling
and disposal procedures.
If the following recommendations are not clear or in case of doubt, please

contact Metrolog at:
Tel: + 33 5 61348074
Fax: + 33 5 61348066
Email: [email protected]
It is assumed that all the relevant safety aspects, precautions and

recommendations are known by the operators using Metrolog gauges.
Pressure As any downhole tool, a memory gauge can trap pressure. While every
precaution must be taken to insure that pressure cannot enter in the gauge
by:
- regularly changing the O-rings,
- always cleaning the O-ring grooves before installing new O-rings,
- using the right O-ring type for a given environment,
(see the following sections for more details), it is always possible to face
the rare event that pressure entered in the tool but did not get out. It i s
particularly true in gas wells when the gauge has been left for a long time
in the well: pressure could enter slowly by migrating through the O-rings
but does not have time to bleed-off when the gauge is retrieved.
Most of Metrolog memory gauges are built for this problem not to happen:
the iGauge pressure sensor will be pushed out of its seat if pressure
inside the tool becomes higher that the outside pressure.
When gauges must be exposed to gas for a long period of time, it i s

advisable to run them inside gauge carriers full of high temperature oil
(i.e. silicone oil) in order to avoid or limit the gas migration through the
O-rings. It is the whole concept of the insert gauges and Metrolog
proposes various carriers for its insert gauges.
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However, all the above precautions may not be sufficient to prevent

pressure to enter the gauge. Strict procedures must thus be followed,
contact Metrolog in case of doubt.
When pressure is trapped in an iGauge or an iQuartz, it is possible that the

electronics housing be very hard to remove/unscrew.
Caution!! This indication is not sufficient and pressure could be trapped in

the gauge without any evidence of such a problem.
Then, when the O-rings and the thread friction have been cancelled, parts
of the gauge can be pushed with a very strong force and cause damages
and/or injuries.
WARNING When removing an iGauge or iQuartz housing, do not

stand in the alignment of the tool. Make sure that t h e r e
is nobody in the potentially dangerous area (that can b e
up to 30 m or 100 ft). Hold the tool in a vice and
unscrew its housing carefully with the proper safety
equipment.
WARNING Because of their design and dimensions, the iGauge and

the iQuartz must not be exposed to a d i f f e r e n t i a l
pressure (i.e. across the sensor chamber) of more t h a n
700 bars (10000 psi). In the well, these conditions a r e
rare, but all precautions should be taken to avoid that
situation. For calibration purposes, special equipment
must be used in order to prevent the possible d e s t r u c t i o n
of the gauge and injuries to the personnel.
Sour service All Metrolog's memory gauges have been designed to be run in sour
service environment but, in this case, O-rings must be changed between
every run.
The insert gauge concept allows the gauges to be run in carriers when the
well fluid is particularly aggressive. The carriers, when full of high
temperature oil, will act as buffer tubes.
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Batteries Lithium batteries used by Metrolog memory gauges are Lithium based
batteries that are a potential hazard in case of wrong usage or wrong
operation. We thus advise the users to observe particular precautions
when using Lithium batteries, such as:
1. Do not use batteries above their temperature limit.

2. Do not open the batteries in order to prevent any risk o f
short circuit.
3. Do not introduce a metallic or conductive object in t h e
battery connector in order to prevent any risk of s h o r t
circuit.
4. Do not throw them in fire.
5. Do not open them.
6. Do not try to recharge them.
7. Do not put them under any pressure or stress that c o u l d
deform them.
8. Do not knock on the batteries in order to d e p a s s i v a t e
them. If needed, use the depassiver supplied by Metrolog.
WARNING In most of the countries, strict regulations apply for t h e

disposal or the destruction of Lithium batteries. Please
contact specialized companies or Metrolog.
In order to protect the users, these batteries are equipped with a double
level of fuse. One fuse is built in the cell itself, a second fuse has been
added at Metrolog's request by the battery manufacturer. However, it i s
important to understand and respect the above rules and to treat these
batteries with special care with a full understanding of their specificity;
the protection by fuses is of no use in case of deformation or crushing of
a battery by a mechanical action.
If you have any question or doubt, please contact Metrolog.
WARNING Before use, carefully check the maximum temperature o f

the selected battery and compare it with the expected
downhole temperature.
x15 (L15E, etc...) batteries are limited to 150 C or 300 F.

x16 (L16E, etc..) batteries are limited to 160 C or 320 F.
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Section 2 Maintenance
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Replacement of O-rings
The O-rings normally supplied by Metrolog are Viton O-rings 90 Duro.

When replacing the O-rings, it is important to follow strict procedures in
order to achieve the proper seals and their longevity:
1. Apply the minimum possible stress. Pass the O-rings around the
smaller diameter available (follow the instructions below).
2. Because of the inevitable stress applied when installing new O-rings,

once installed, wait 2 minutes before placing the housing that will cover
them. This gives time for the O-rings to relax and to take back their
original shape.
3. Whenever a back-up ring is used, the O-ring must be installed on the

pressure side and the back-up ring on the inside side.
(Figure iM1 - O-rings installation)
WARNING Special O-rings for operations in gas wells
For long or multiple exposures to gas, it may be needed to replace the

standard Viton 709/90 O-rings by special O-rings made of other
compounds or harder Viton like Viton 858/95
These O-rings have been designed to resist to explosive decompression

and are used by major oil producing companies in gas fields for downhole
and surface applications.
Their main characteristic being to have a very low permeability to gas,

they greatly reduce the gas entry (by diffusion) into the gauge.
Same replacement precautions apply than for standard Viton O-rings.
In order to determine which compound is best adapted to each application,

contact Metrolog and supply the fluid characteristics and chemical
content.
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Electronics housing O-rings on iGauge or iQuartz
The electronics housing O-rings must be changed regularly above all if the
gauge is used in gas environment or in corrosive fluids:
(Figure iM2 - iGauge parts description)

(Figure iM4 - iQuartz parts description and accessories)
1 Unscrew the electronics housing by using two flat spanners (one on

the gauge body, one at the top of the housing).
WARNING Do not use pipe range or lock spanner on the housing. Use
exclusively flat spanners on the purposely-designed flats.
2 Remove the electronics housing with great care by pulling it straight

and sliding it slowly and carefully around the electronics
3 Disconnect the battery by pulling it straight. Do not turn the battery.

Remove the old electronics housing O-rings.
4 Install new housing O-rings (n 111) by sliding them around the

electronics. Use if needed the supplied O-ring sliding tool.
5 Reconnect the battery by inserting first the guide pin then by pushing
slowly the battery connector in place.
6 Grease the O-ring thoroughly. Slide the electronics housing back in

place with the same care than for removing it. Screw it and tighten it
slightly.
WARNING Do not over-tighten the housing. It would deform the bottom

of the housing that has not been designed to handle over
torque because of its size.
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O-rings and V-packing on iGauge GL 1.00
The O-rings and the V-packings of an iGauge GL must be changed before

each run since the gauge is meant to be run for long periods of time:
(Figure iM5 - iGauge GL parts description for 1.00 side pocket)
1 Unscrew the latch by using a flat spanner on the gauge body and a pipe
range on the latch.
exclusively a flat spanner on the purposely-designed flats.
2 Remove the upper V-packing set. Unscrew the top adapter. Replace
the top adapter O-rings (n 113). Grease them cautiously.
3 Insert a small screw driver into the GL inserting tool and pull
cautiously on the iGauge GL heart in order to remove it from its seat.
4 Disconnect the battery by pulling it straight. Do not turn the battery.
5 Replace the iGauge GL heart O-rings (n 113).
6 Connect a new battery by inserting first the guide pin then by pushing
the battery connector in place.
7 Grease the iGauge GL heart O-rings cautiously and insert it back in its
seat with the GL inserting tool.
8 Re-assemble the top adapter. Tighten it and place a new V-packing

set. Re-assemble the latch and tighten it firmly.
9 Unscrew the GL nose. Replace the V-packing set and re-assemble the
GL nose. Tighten it firmly.
WARNING When using an iGauge GL for the first time in a SPM, it is

strongly advised to run a dummy run without the electronics
(thus removing the iGauge GL heart and the battery) before
running the iGauge GL definitively.
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O-rings and V-packing on iGauge GL 1.50
The O-rings and the V-packings of an iGauge GL must be changed before

each run since the gauge is meant to be run for long periods of time:
(Figure iM10 - iGauge GL parts description for 1.50 side pocket)
1 Unscrew the latch by using a flat spanner on the gauge body and a pipe
range on the latch. Do not use pipe range on the GL body.
WARNING The two sets of V-packings used on the iGauge GL system for
1.50 side pocket are different. The lower set is slightly
smaller than the upper set. Do not mix them.
2 Unscrew the GL nose. Remove the lower V-packing set.

Unscrew the GL bottom adapter. Remove the upper V-packing set.
3 Replace the bottom adapter O-rings (n 116).
4 Insert a small screw driver into the GL inserting tool of the top
iGauge heart and pull cautiously in order to remove it from its seat.
Insert a small screw driver into the GL inserting tool of the bottom
iGauge heart and pull cautiously in order to remove it from its seat.
5 Disconnect both batteries by pulling it straight. Do not turn the

battery.
6 Replace the iGauge GL hearts O-rings (n 113).
7 Connect a new battery on each iGauge heart by inserting first the

guide pin then by pushing the battery connector in place.
8 Grease the iGauge GL heart O-rings cautiously and insert them back in
their seat with their GL inserting tools.
9 Place a new V-packing upper set. Re-assemble the bottom adapter.

Tighten it.
Place a new V-packing lower set. Re-assemble the GL nose. Tighten it.
10 Re-assemble the latch and tighten it firmly.
WARNING When using an iGauge GL for the first time in a SPM, it is

strongly advised to run a dummy run without the electronics
(thus removing the iGauge GL heart and the battery) before
running the iGauge GL definitively.
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Maintenance of FHPC contacts
The FHPC contacts of an iGauge or an iQuartz must be kept clean at all times.
Do not clean them with a sharp object nor with a metallic tool but with cloth
or cleaning paper.There is no other routine maintenance on the FHPC contacts
than cleaning.
WARNING The seal of the FHPC contacts is made of glass. It is thus

damageable to run an iGauge or an iQuartz in acid or
corrosive fluid without protection.
In this case, always use a carrier full of silicone oil and/or
the acid kit (see section 4).
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The concept of the iGauge and the iQuartz is that the tool heart can be
assembled with different accessories for the gauge to be run:
- as an insert gauge (in carriers),
- as a slick line tool ,
- as a surface recorder.
The iGauge or the iQuartz is normally supplied with the accessories to run
it as an insert gauge. The procedure is the same for both recorders.
(Figure iM3 - iGauge accessories)
(Figure iM4 - iQuartz parts description and accessories)
Transformation of a gauge into a slick line tool
In order to transform a gauge into a slick line tool:
1 Unscrew the insert housing by using two flat spanners (one on the
sensor holder, one at the top of the housing).

3 Grease the O-ring thoroughly. Slide the slick line housing in place with
great care. Screw it and tighten it firmly using the purposely-
designed flats.
4 Unscrew the insert nose (with a big screwdriver for example). Install
a new nose O-ring (n 014) on the slick line nose and screw it.
Tighten firmly using the purposely-designed flats.
Transformation of a gauge into a surface recorder
In order to transform a gauge into a surface recorder (this procedure i s

also needed for gauge calibration below 690 bar or 10000 psi):
1 Unscrew the insert nose (with a big screwdriver for example). Install
a new nose O-ring (n 014) on the test nose and screw it. Tighten
firmly using the purposely-designed flats.
WARNING WHEN USED ON SURFACE, THE MAXIMUM iGauge or iQuartz

OPERATING PRESSURE IS 690 bars or 10000 psi.
In case of overpressure, severe damages could occur to the
iGauge mechanics and possible injuries could occur to
operating people.
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Maintenance of special iQuartz housing relief valve
When a iQuartz housing with relief valve is used, the status of the relief
valve must be checked after each run. The relief valve rod must be flush
with the bottom of the relief valve nut. If the relief valve rod has popped
out, it means that the gauge internal pressure was greater than the
outside pressure and that the relief valve has completed its task.
(Figure iM9 iQuartz housing relief valve detail).
WARNING It is extremely important to redress the relief valve a s

frequently as possible and in any case each time the r e l i e f
valve rod has been found out of its seat.
To redress the iQuartz housing relief valve:
1 Make sure the rod is pushed back in order to introduce a large

screwdriver in the relief valve nut. Unscrew the relief valve nut.
2 Pull the relief valve rod and spring out (a M3 screw can be used to
latch into the relief valve rod in order to help pulling on it).
4 Place two new O-rings (n 007).
5 Replace the relief valve rod and push it down in its seat, replace the
relief valve spring and nut. Tighten the relief valve nut with the
screwdriver.
6 Check that the relief valve rod is flush with the bottom of the relief
valve nut.
Cleaning of the iQuartz bellow
The iQuartz bellow is covered by one of the iQuartz noses that should never
been taken off in the field. Its cleaning (which is the only needed maintenance)
should be done in the lab by a trained technician and there should be no
mechanical stress applied to it neither with the finger, metallic object or else.
WARNING NEVER TRY TO UNSCREW IT. It would make the bellow to l o s e

silicone oil and the sensor would have to be sent back to i t s
manufacturer at a high cost.
To clean it, just use a small brush and diesel. The bellow is not fragile as
such (it resists to the gauge pressure range) but bending or marking it
would affect the accuracy of the gauge and its resolution.
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Replacement of L battery
To replace an L battery on an iGauge or an iQuartz:
1 Unscrew the electronics housing by using two flat spanners (one on

the sensor holder, one at the top of the housing).

3 Disconnect the battery by pulling it straight. Do not turn the battery

to remove it. Dispose it according to local regulations.
4 Install a new battery by inserting first the guide pin then by pushing
the battery connector in place.
6 Grease the O-ring thoroughly. Slide the electronics housing back in

place with the same care than for removing it. Screw it and tighten it
slightly.
WARNING Pay great attention when replacing the e l e c t r o n i c s

housing on an iGauge or an iQuartz. Due to close t o l e r a n c e
between the O-ring and the housing thread, the O - r i n g
may be damaged when replacing the housing.
To replace a 2L battery on an iGauge GL, follow the procedure described

to replace the O-rings and V-packing.
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Spare parts list for iGauge, iGauge GL and iQuartz
The spare parts needed for regular maintenance include only O-rings,
screws, V-packing (for the iGauge GL) and battery clips.
See the relevant figures for O-rings location and number.

Red references on figures are for parts to be changed regularly.
Orange references on figures are for parts to be changed from time to
time.
O-ring part numbers are given for a set of 10 pieces of Viton 709/90 O -
ring. For part number of Viton 858/95 O-rings, replace S by F: for
example, the part number of a pack of 10 n 111 V858/95 O-rings i s
D.30.P.F111.
Screw part numbers are given for a set of 10 pieces.

The V-packing set for the iGauge GL is given for the complete gauge.
Tool Use O-ring N of Part number

for size 0-rings for 10 pieces
per gauge of Viton 709
iGauge Electronics housing 111 2 D.50.P.S111

Test nose 111 1 D.50.P.S111
Slick line nose 014 1 D.50.P.S014
iQuartz Electronics housing 111 2 D.50.P.S111

Slick line or test nose 014 2 D.50.P.S014
iGauge GL Top adapter and 113 4 D.30.P.S113

1" OD iGauge GL heart
iGauge GL body V-packing set D.50.P.VPAC
iGauge GL iGauge GL heart 113 4 D.30.P.S113

1.50" OD Bottom adapter 116 2 D.30.P.S116
iGauge GL body V-packing set D.51.P.VPAC
Tool Use Screw N of Part number

for size screws for 10 screws
per gauge
iGauge Electronic board TC-M1.6 2 D.50.P.SSCR

iGauge GL and battery clip l= 5 mm
iQuartz
Description Part number
for iGauge, iGauge GL and iQuartz

battery clip D.50.P.CLIP
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Accessories list
for iGauge and iQuartz The concept of the iGauge and iQuartz is that the heart can be assembled
with different accessories for the gauge to be run:
- as an insert gauge (in carriers),
- as a slick line tool ,
- as a surface recorder.
The iGauge and the iQuartz are normally supplied with the accessories to
run it as an insert gauge.
The following table gives the part number for each part or each kit.
for iGauge
insert housing D.50.A.HOUI
insert nose D.50.A.NOSI
kit with insert housing and nose D.50.A.HNI
slick line housing D.50.A.HOUS

slick line nose D.50.A.NOSS
kit with slick line housing and nose D.50.A.HNS
test nose D.50.A.NOST
for iQuartz
insert housing D.50.A.HOUI
insert nose D.50.A.NQSI
kit with insert housing and nose D.50.A.HNQI
slick line housing D.50.A.HOUS

slick line nose D.50.A.NQSS
kit with slick line housing and nose D.50.A.HNQS
test nose D.50.A.NQST
for iGauge GL The iGauge GL is used as insert in a gas lift special 1" OD or 1.50 dummy.
The following table gives the part number for the accessories needed
according to its application.
for iGauge GL 1.00

GL inserting tool D.50.A.INT
Top adapter for internal pressure D.50.A.GLAI
Top adapter for casing pressure D.50.A.GLAE
Modified BK lock D.50.A.LOCK
for iGauge GL 1.50

GL inserting tool D.51.A.INT
Bottom adapter for internal pressure D.51.A.GLAI
Bottom adapter for casing pressure D.51.A.GLAE
Modified RK lock D.51.A.LOCK
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Connection cables list for iGauge, iGauge GL and iQuartz
The gauges can be programmed, tested and read by using:

- the FHPC-I connection cable that clips directly onto the FHPC connecting
pins for the iGauge and iQuartz,
- the Emergency connection cable that connects in place of the battery for the
iGauge GL. It is also used on iGauge and iQuartz when the gauge battery i s
flat or missing.
The FHPC-I connection cable clips onto the gauge in such a manner that the
top of the FHPC connector - opposite to the cable - be in line with the
housing extremity.
(Figure iM6a - iGauge connections)
(Figure iM6b - iGauge connection cables)
The following table gives the part number for cable and part.
for iGauge and iQuartz

FHPC-I connection cable D.50.A.CIA
for iGauge, iGauge GL and iQuartz

iGauge emergency connection cable (complete) D.50.A.SOS
Emergency connection cable D.50.A.ECC
Adapter for PRM4 cable D.50.P.SOSI
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Carriers for iGauge and iQuartz
The iGauge and iQuartz can be used as an insert in:

- slick line carriers (for 2 iGauges or 1 iQuartz),
- DST external carriers (for 4 iGauges or 4 iQuartz) or
- DST internal carriers (for up to 6 iGauges or 6 iQuartz).
The following table gives the part number for each carrier and its spare
parts.
for iGauge slick line carrier

slick line carrier for 2 iGauges D.50.A.SGC
set of shock absorbers (3 pieces) D.50.P.SGM3
set of n 118 O-rings (10 O-rings per set) D.30.P.S118
for iGauge DST external carrier

DST external carrier D.50.A.FBE
set of shock absorbers (2 pieces) D.50.P.FBA
set of 10/32 screws (10 screws per set) D.50.P.FBES
(use 5/32" Allen key)
for iGauge DST internal carrier

DST internal carrier D.50.A.FBI
set of shock absorbers (2 pieces) D.50.P.FBIA
internal sleeve D.50.P.FBIS
internal gauge holder D.50.P.FBIH
set of tools (sleeve driver + gauge insert tool) D.50.A.FBIT
for iQuartz slick line carrier

slick line carrier for 1 iQuartz D.50.A.SGQ
set of shock absorbers (2 pieces) D.50.P.SGM2
set of n 118 O-rings (10 O-rings per set) D.30.P.S118
for iQuartz DST external carrier

DST external carrier D.50.A.FBEQ
set of shock absorbers (2 pieces) D.50.P.FBA
set of 10/32 screws (10 screws per set) D.50.P.FBES
(use 5/32" Allen key)
for iQuartz DST internal carrier

DST internal carrier D.50.A.FBIQ
set of shock absorbers (2 pieces) D.50.P.FBIA
internal sleeve D.50.P.FBIQ
internal gauge holder D.50.P.FBIH
set of tools (sleeve driver + gauge insert tool) D.50.A.FBIT
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Battery type list

A "E" after a battery name or its part number stands for Electrochem
cells.
Use Battery Maximum Part number

for type Temperature
C (F)
iGauge L15E 150 (300) D.50.B.L15E

iQuartz
iGauge GL 2L15E 150 (300) D.50.B.2L15E
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Operation of Full Bore Internal DST carrier
Up to 6 iGauges can be used inside the Full Bore Internal DST carrier for
recording the internal pressure during a DST, for example.
(Figure iM7 - Full Bore Internal DST carrier parts description)
To easily insert the iGauges inside the carrier, use the below procedure:
1 Use the supplied tools:

- FBI screw driver
- iGauge handler
2, 3 Place the FBI screw driver inside the carrier
4 Insert the iGauge handler in the FBI screw driver and use it as a
lever to unscrew the internal sleeve
5, 6 Remove the internal sleeve from the carrier. There is no need to
remove the internal gauge holder nor the bottom shock absorber.
7, 8 Prepare an iGauge by sliding two O-rings (n 113) around it. They
will act as lateral shock absorbers.
9, 10 Snap the iGauge on the iGauge handler.
11, 12 Insert the iGauge in its location (behind the internal gauge holder).
If needed, use a stick or a piece of metal to help the insertion by
tilting the internal gauge holder.
13 Make sure the iGauge is well resting in its location (the iGauge
must be partly supported by the shock absorber).
14, 15 Tilt the iGauge handler in order to unsnap the iGauge and to
release it.
REPEAT THE ABOVE OPERATIONS (FROM 7 to 15) for all the

iGauges to be inserted. After inserting all the needed iGauges,
lock them in place by installing the top shock absorber.
16, 17 Place the internal sleeve after greasing it cautiously..
WARNING Take great care not to drop the internal sleeve too harshly
in order not to damage its thread.
18, 19 Use the FBI screw driver and the iGauge handler to tighten the
internal sleeve.
WARNING There is no need to over-tighten the internal sleeve.

However, it must be tighten enough so the beginning of the
carrier female thread be visible. It is a good indication that
the sleeve is well in place.
20 The carrier is now ready to run.
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Section 4 Acid kit
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Protection of a gauge for acid job operations
When an iGauge or an iQuartz is used during acid treatment, it is advisable

to protect the FHPC contacts, above all if Fluorhydric acid is scheduled to
be part of the treatment. Protecting the FHPC contacts used in any erosive
and corrosive environments is anyway a must that will lengthen the life of
the gauge. (Figure iM8 - Acid kit installation)
To install the Viton protective shrinkable tube around the iGauge:
1 Use the following equipment:

- high temperature grease,
- FHPC masking plug,
- Viton shrinkable tube and
- hot air blower ( > 150 C).
2 Grease thoroughly the FHPC contacts ( in order to fill all spaces).
3 Place the FHPC masking plug in its location taking care of

different slope angles not to put it upside down. Grease must f i l l
all spaces. Clean gently the grease excess.
4 Place 3" (8 cm) of Viton shrinkable tube above the FHPC contacts.
The length of the tube must be big enough to cover completely the
FHPC masking plug.
5, 6 Hold the gauge with one hand and start blowing hot air with the
hot air blower.
WARNING Take great care not to heat the gauge too much. Handling the
gauge with a bare hand allows to feel the temperature and to
stop blowing hot air, if the temperature becomes too high.
Take great care not to burn yourself !!!
WARNING For a regular shrinkage, start blowing hot air at one

extremity of the tube (as shown on the figures), all around
the gauge, close from the handling hand, before starting
moving away from the handling hand.
WARNING When blowing hot air, make sure that the blow reached all
around the tube for a regular shrinkage around the gauge.
7 Blow hot air all around the gauge for a regular shrinkage and
optimum protection.
If required, a second protection can be installed above the first one.
After the job, clean the gauge with fresh clean water, remove and replace
all O-rings after cleaning all O-rings grooves with fresh clean water.
To remove the Viton protection, just cut it with a knife or a cutter,
remove the FHPC masking plug (that can be used again) and clean the FHPC
contacts cautiously.
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Section 5 Slick line carrier
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Maintenance of slick line carrier head
The pressure port of the slick line carriers for iGauge and iQuartz i s
located inside the fishing head. It is important to check that the port is free
from debris and that the buffer tube is clean.
(Figure iM11 Slick line carrier head)
To dismantle the buffer tube section from the slick line head:
1 Remove the M10 screw with a 5 mm Allen key (or 3/16")
2 Use a standard screw to pull the Teflon buffer tube out of its seat.
3 Clean the buffer tube seat and make sure the communication hole
does not contain any debris.
4 Clean the buffer tube or replace it (D.50.P.BUF) if it is damaged.

Make sure that the buffer tube holes and grooves are clean and free.
5 Re-assemble all parts. Do not over-tighten the M10 screw.
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Section 6 Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting with PC
The symptoms are not presented by order of importance but

chronologically as they may happen during the use of the gauge. Some may
me obvious, some more complex.
It is assumed that the operator is following the standard procedure to
access the gauge (for programming or reading) with the PC.
The gauge cannot be neither "stopped and tested" nor read
S y m p t o m : After clicking the 'Stop & Test' icon or the 'Read Data' icon,
the message "Gauge Communication Failure, Gauge not
Communicating" is displayed on the screen.
Reasons: There is no communication between the PC and the gauge for
one or more of the following reasons:
#1: The communication port is erroneous.

Solution: Check the port to which the HPC cable is connected it must
be a serial 9 pin RS-232 port. Check that it is the port
indicated in the Configuration|System menu.
#2: The FHPC-I cable is not properly connected to the computer

or the gauge.
Solution: Check the connections by disconnecting the connectors and
re-connecting them. In particular, on gauge side, check that
the contacts are clean and in good condition, that the FHPC
connector is in place (the top of the connector - opposite to
the cable - must be in line with the housing extremity).
#3: The gauge battery is flat or missing.

Solution: Replace it by a new battery if it is to run a job. To read the
gauge data, connect the right PRM4 cable directly to the
gauge battery connector in place of the battery. The PRM4
cable now supplies current directly to the gauge.
#4: The gauge communication system has failed.

Solution: See below "Electronics troubleshooting". DO NOT TRY TO
REPROGRAM IT IF THERE IS DATA STORED INSIDE.
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Section 6 Troubleshooting
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Communication stops during data reading
S y m p t o m : After clicking the 'Read Data' icon, the PC starts reading

the gauge, but after a while the message "Gauge
Communication Failure, Gauge not Communicating" i s
displayed on the screen.
Reason: The gauge battery is nearly flat.
Solution: Replace the gauge battery.
If no new gauge battery is available (at well site for
example), remove the gauge battery, and connect the right
PRM4 cable directly to the gauge battery connector in place
of the battery. The PRM4 cable now supplies current
directly to the gauge.
The gauge does not start after programming
S y m p t o m : After programming the gauge, the message "Gauge

Communication Failure, Gauge not Communicating" i s
displayed on the screen.
Reason: The gauge battery is nearly flat.
Solution: Replace it by a new battery if it is to run a job.
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Figure iM1 - O-rings installation
Pressure side Gauge internal side
Right Wrong
Figure iM2 - iGauge parts description
Electronics insert housing

(D.50.A.HOUI)
L15E Smart battery

(D.50.B.L15E)
L15E Smart battery

guide pin
Battery clip (1)
TC-M1.6 screw (2)
n 111 O-ring (2)
FHPC contacts
iGauge heart
Insert nose
(D.50.A.NOSI)
Figure iM3 - iGauge accessories
Insert housing
(D.50.A.HOUI)
Slick line housing

(D.50.A.HOUS)
Insert nose Test nose Slick line nose

iGauge heart (D.50.A.NOSI) (D.50.A.NOST) (D.50.A.NOSS)
n 111 O-ring (1) n 014 O-ring (1)
Figure iM4 - iQuartz parts description and accessories
L15E Smart battery

(D.50.B.L15E)
Electronics insert housing

(D.50.A.HOUI)
n 111 O-ring (2)
FHPC contacts
iQuartz heart
n 014 O-ring (2)
iQuartz iQuartz
slick line nose test nose
(D.50.A.NQSS) (D.50.A.NQST) iQuartz bellow
iQuartz
insert nose
(D.50.A.NQSI)
Figure iM5 - iGauge GL parts description for 1.00 side pocket
Top adapter Modified BK lock

for internal pressure (D.50.A.LOCK)
(D.50.A.GLAI)
or for casing pressure
(D.50.A.GLAE)
GL inserting tool
(D.50.A.INT)
iGauge GL heart
(D.50.P.GLH)
V packing set (1)

D.50.P.VPAC n 113 O-ring (4)
GL body
(D.50.P.GLB)
GL nose
(D.50.P.GLN)
Figure iM6a - iGauge connections
FHPC-I connection cable

(D.50.A.CIA)
1- Align top of HPC connector

with extremity of housing
2- Connect and push firmly in place
iGauge adapter for PRM4 connection cable

PRM4 cable (D.50.P.SOSI) (D.50.A.SOS)
PRM4 connection cable connects

in place of the battery
to PC
Figure iM6b - iGauge connection cables
Communicating with an iGauge (or iQuartz): usual method

FHPC-I connection cable
(D.50.A.CIA)
iGauge
Reading an iGauge (or iQuartz): emergency method

iGauge emergency connection cable
(D.50.A.SOS)
iGauge
Emergency connection
cable adapter for igauge
(D.50.P.SOSI)
L15E
Emergency connection cable (D.50.A.ECC)

Figure iM7 - Full Bore Internal DST carrier parts description
DST internal carrier

(D.50.A.FBI)
Shock absorber (2)

(D.50.P.FBIA)
Internal seeve for DST internal carrier

(D.50.P.FBIS)
iGauge (not supplied with carrier but shown for better understanding)
(D.50.G.SPI)
Internal gauge holder for DST internal carrier

(D.50.P.FBIH)
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Figure iM8 - Acid kit installation
High temperature
grease
FHPC masking plug

(D.50.P.FMP)
Viton shrinkable tube

(D.50.P.FST)
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3 4
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Figure iM9 - iQuartz housing relief valve detail
Relief valve nut
! Relief valve spring
relief valve relief valve

closed open
Relief valve rod
n 007 O-ring (2)

Figure iM10 - iGauge GL parts description for 1.50 side pocket
GL inserting tool
(D.51.A.INT)
iGauge GL heart
(D.50.P.GLH)
Modified RK lock
n 113 O-ring (4) (D.51.A.LOCK)
GL body (1.5 )
(D.51.P.GLB)
n 116 O-ring (2)
Bottom adapter (1.5 )

for internal pressure
V packing set (1) (D.51.A.GLAI)
(upper and lower) or for casing pressure
D.51.P.VPAC (D.51.A.GLAE)
GL nose (1.5 )
(D.51.P.GLN)
Figure iM11 - Slick line carrier head
Pressure buffer
(D.50.P.BUF)
M10 screw

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Full Bore Internal carrier operation Section 3

Acid kit Section 4

Slick line carrier Section 5

If the following recommendations are not clear or in case of doubt, please

It is assumed that all the relevant safety aspects, precautions and

When gauges must be exposed to gas for a long period of time, it i s

However, all the above precautions may not be sufficient to prevent

When pressure is trapped in an iGauge or an iQuartz, it is possible that the

Caution!! This indication is not sufficient and pressure could be trapped in

WARNING When removing an iGauge or iQuartz housing, do not

WARNING Because of their design and dimensions, the iGauge and

1. Do not use batteries above their temperature limit.

WARNING In most of the countries, strict regulations apply for t h e

If you have any question or doubt, please contact Metrolog.

WARNING Before use, carefully check the maximum temperature o f

x15 (L15E, etc...) batteries are limited to 150 C or 300 F.

The O-rings normally supplied by Metrolog are Viton O-rings 90 Duro.

2. Because of the inevitable stress applied when installing new O-rings,

3. Whenever a back-up ring is used, the O-ring must be installed on the

(Figure iM1 - O-rings installation)

WARNING Special O-rings for operations in gas wells

For long or multiple exposures to gas, it may be needed to replace the

These O-rings have been designed to resist to explosive decompression

Their main characteristic being to have a very low permeability to gas,

Same replacement precautions apply than for standard Viton O-rings.

In order to determine which compound is best adapted to each application,

Electronics housing O-rings on iGauge or iQuartz

(Figure iM2 - iGauge parts description)

1 Unscrew the electronics housing by using two flat spanners (one on

2 Remove the electronics housing with great care by pulling it straight

3 Disconnect the battery by pulling it straight. Do not turn the battery.

4 Install new housing O-rings (n 111) by sliding them around the

6 Grease the O-ring thoroughly. Slide the electronics housing back in

WARNING Do not over-tighten the housing. It would deform the bottom

O-rings and V-packing on iGauge GL 1.00

The O-rings and the V-packings of an iGauge GL must be changed before

4 Disconnect the battery by pulling it straight. Do not turn the battery.

5 Replace the iGauge GL heart O-rings (n 113).

8 Re-assemble the top adapter. Tighten it and place a new V-packing

WARNING When using an iGauge GL for the first time in a SPM, it is

O-rings and V-packing on iGauge GL 1.50

The O-rings and the V-packings of an iGauge GL must be changed before

2 Unscrew the GL nose. Remove the lower V-packing set.

3 Replace the bottom adapter O-rings (n 116).

5 Disconnect both batteries by pulling it straight. Do not turn the

6 Replace the iGauge GL hearts O-rings (n 113).

7 Connect a new battery on each iGauge heart by inserting first the

9 Place a new V-packing upper set. Re-assemble the bottom adapter.

10 Re-assemble the latch and tighten it firmly.

WARNING When using an iGauge GL for the first time in a SPM, it is

Maintenance of FHPC contacts

WARNING The seal of the FHPC contacts is made of glass. It is thus

Transformation of a gauge into a slick line tool

In order to transform a gauge into a slick line tool:

2 Remove the electronics housing with great care by pulling it straight

Transformation of a gauge into a surface recorder

In order to transform a gauge into a surface recorder (this procedure i s

WARNING WHEN USED ON SURFACE, THE MAXIMUM iGauge or iQuartz