ParaTrack-2

ParaTrack is an underground tracking system with unique up to date capabilities. This offers considerably more flexibility in
coil positionand dimensions than older magnetic guidance systems. ParaTrack’s surface deployment will normally be along
centreline with a return cable placed well offline, where its signal is nominal.

In specific circumstances, the centreline cable may be earthed on each side of the crossing, negating
The ParaTrack the need for a return path and its significant loss of time.
Advantage ParaTrack can be deployed underground in an offset parallel borehole and earthed thus creating a
known magnetic field to use for guidance. Each pilot hole thereafter will use the same original bore
• Can be set up as a single location as the base line. Parallel bores may now be drilled with confidence, all the way from entry to
cable from entry to exit exit.
• Can range against other ParaTrack is the only tracking system able to utilise many different magnetic sources. Not only can
pipelines in certain we use guide wires on surface or underground, we also utilise the AC Beacon, a Rotating Magnet tool
circumstances and MGT tool. One or a combination of these choices will fit the exact needs of most crossings.

• Can use alternative

Jetting assembly

magnetic sources in order Rock Bit Extension Sub Bent Sub/ Non-Mag Collar (ParaTrack-2
for technical guidance Orienting Sub pressure module & probe inside)
solutions to be tailored to
each job:
‣ Rotating magnetic sub
‣ Single centerline cable
Non-Mag collar

‣ MGT Source
‣ AC Beacon
• Can measure annulus and
internal pipe pressure ParaTrack-2 ParaTrack-2 Top Spider
pressure module probe centraliser (cable saver)
• Has positively guided large
110 degree curves ParaTrack which utilises a DC or AC secondary
• Has guided a number of locating system, has been operated in the HDD
pilot holes in magnetic market by Prime Horizontal since 1999. Primarily

Reading on screen
environments where it was developed as an underground parallel drilling locating
not possible for other system, it’s use has been enhanced by development
systems of the Rotating Magnet (RM) Sub and lately by
inclusion
• Guided a number of parallel
of Pressure while Drilling (PWD) gauges measuring
crossings where center to
not only the pilot hole annulus but also the internal
center spacing was of
pipe pressure at the steering tool.
paramount importance
The addition of non-wire based magnetic sources
• Has positively guided allows better approach accuracy for intersecting the driller has much better control of down hole
underground intersects another bore by developing a known magnetic field pressures to limit the incidence of formation
from each side down hole essentially to act as a target for final fractures causing environmental damage.
intersect drilling. ParaTrack operations gives HDD operators the
confidence to plan and execute the most challenging
By measuring the pilot hole annulus pressure,
drilled crossings in the market.

Prime Horizontal offices www.primehorizontal.com

United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil Europe, China, Middle East Australia, Southeast Asia, India
Prime Horizontal Inc Prime Horizontal Ltd Prime Horizontal Australia Pty Ltd
7710 Harms Road, Houston, TX 77041 US Salland 3 10 Enterprise Street, Cleveland,
Ph (US): +1 346 998 1180 1948 RE Beverwijk QLD 4163, Australia
Ph (CA): +1 780 800 6614 The Netherlands Ph (AUS): +61 73 821 3684
Ph (BRZ): +55 71 3023 0934 Phone: +31 251 271 790 Ph (IND): Phone: +91 997 172 9753
 ParaTrack-2

Shock mounted triaxial accelerometers and magnetometers, temperature sensor

and digitising circuitry contained in 1.750 in. dia. x 55 in. long beryllium copper
pressure barrel. Telemetry and power via single conductor wire line.

ParaTrack-2
ParaTrack-2 probe
pressure module

LCD driller’s display Specifications

LCD Digital Display with Operator Selectable Screens Temperature Rating: 85°C (185˚F)
RS232 Communications Pressure Rating: 1200 bar (17400 psi)

L 0 R Wireless or Wired for Ease of Operation Sensor Accuracy:

30 30

Inclination: ± 0.1°
TF
60 60

90 90 Incl Pressure Module

120 120 Azimuth: ± 0.3°
Length: 600 mm (24")
Az
150 150
180

Tool face: ± 0.25°

Drill Pipe annulus gauge: 350 bar (5000 psi)
OD: 450 mm (1.75”)
Pilot hole annulus gauge: 35 bar (500 psi)
Length: 1405 mm (55”)
Orienting pressure sub: 600 mm (24")
Maximum Wire line Length: 5000 meters (16000 ft)

Interface unit
Small footprint Probe Power Supply and interface between probe, laptop and driller’s display.
Face controls mounted in front while all wire connections are side mounted for ease of hook up and worktop organization.

Input: 85-265 VAC 50-60 HZ

Output: 48VDC, 50 mA—1000 mA
Power Fused on Input and Output
Analog Amperage Display
Connection for secondary laptop used as drillers display
Connection for existing driller’s display

Guide wire supply

Small footprint guide wire supply for location on top of the interface
unit in the control cab or on the exit side to power the guide wire.

Unit Input: 85-265 VAC 50-60 HZ

Unit Output: 3 or 6 Amps p-p max.

Prime Horizontal offices www.primehorizontal.com

United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil Europe, China, Middle East Australia, Southeast Asia, India
Prime Horizontal Inc Prime Horizontal Ltd Prime Horizontal Australia Pty Ltd
7710 Harms Road, Houston, TX 77041 US Salland 3 10 Enterprise Street, Cleveland,
Ph (US): +1 346 998 1180 1948 RE Beverwijk QLD 4163, Australia
Ph (CA): +1 780 800 6614 The Netherlands Ph (AUS): +61 73 821 3684
Ph (BRZ): +55 71 3023 0934 Phone: +31 251 271 790 Ph (IND): Phone: +91 997 172 9753