DET-5306-074 GO-Style Power Charge Igniter
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1. 4 Core Lab User Recommendations for Go Style Power Charge Igniter DET 5306 074 MAN DET 074 RO3 Please check Owen website at www corelab com owen to confirm latest revision of User Manual OWEN OIL TOOLS 12001 Cr 1000 Godley Texas 76044 USA Phone 1 817 551 0540 Fax 1 817 551 1674 www corelab com owen Warning use of owen equipment contrary to manufacturer s specifications or operating instructions may result in property damage serious injury or fatality If you are not trained in the handling and use of explosive devices do not attempt to use or assemble any owen perforating systems or owen firing devices This technology is regulated by and if exported was exported from the united states in accordance with the export administration regulations EAR Diversion contrary to U S Law is prohibited Export and or re export of this technology may require issuance of a license by the bureau of industry and security BIS U S Department of Commerce Consult the BIS the EAR and or Owen Compliance Services Inc To determine licensing requirements for export or re export of this technology This document contains confidential information of Owen Oil Tools LP Owen and is furnished to the customer for information purposes only This document must not be reproduced in any way whatsoever in part or in whole or distributed outside the customer organization without first obtaining the express written authorization of owen2. T 5306 074 DS for more information 2 MAN DET 074 RO3 2015 Owen Oil Tools All rights reserved MAN DET 074 indd 2 10 22 15 3 17 PM LN Core Lab Go Style Power Charge Igniter 1 0 Procedures for Panel Setup and Firing Resistorized Bridge Igniters 1 1 Prior to arming or gun make up e Short circuit the toolstring so that the current output from the panel can be measured with a digital blasters multi meter at the cablehead CCL or Quick Change Verify a minimum of 1 0 Amp can be applied when power is applied from the firing panel Note Mark the location of the needle on the current meter panel when 1 0 Amp is applied to the multi meter This location will indicate that you are applying 1 0 Amp to the gun string 1 2 Reset the panel to safe mode 1 3 Continue proper assembly of toolstring 1 4 When ready to fire the igniter downhole increase the power to the firing circuit from 0 Amps to the marked needle location that corresponds to 1 0 Amp The igniter will typically fire around 0 75 Amps to 0 85 Amps Note The user should see both current and voltage being applied to the igniter when ramping up on the rheostat dial If neither or only one of the two dials is increasing then this will indicate that power is not properly being applied to the igniter 2 0 Arming aeu Warning gniters should only be removed from their storage and individual packaging in the loading arming area at the time of arming A
3. This document is the property of owen and returnable upon request of Owen 2015 Owen Oil Tools All rights reserved MAN DET 074 indd 1 10 22 15 3 17 PM Core Lab Go Style Power Charge Igniter STOP Warning Explosives are destructive by nature Do not attempt to disassemble or alter the detonator in any manner Do not crush hammer pinch impact pull wires or abuse the detonator or any explosive STOP Warning Be sure to follow safe operating practices as found in API RP 67 in accordance with governmental regulations company policies and manufacturer s recommendations Owen Oil Tools Resistorized Bridge Igniters are designed to ignite when an electrical current greater than 0 2 amps is applied The Go Style Power Charge Igniter is a resistorized electrical igniter manufactured to AP RP 67 recommendations and employs a 51 Ohm resistor in the firing circuit It is designed to be used in Go Style firing heads for setting tools where the igniter provides a hot burning flame output to initiate the burn of a power charge The Go Style Power Charge Igniter is intended to be used in operating conditions up to 400 F for 1 hour For best reliability the Go Style Power Charge Igniter should only be used with Owen Power Charges The user should satisfy themselves as to the suitability of this product for the user s application Please refer to the Owen Oil Tools Technical Specifications sheet Owen Document DE
4. lways insert the igniter inside an Owen Detonator Safety Tube Part DET 2000 000 after removal from packaging and storage if it is not to be used immediately 2 1 Remove the Go Style Power Charge Igniter Owen P N DET 5306 074 from its packaging or storage When igniter is ready to be installed disconnect the igniter s ground wire from the spring and wrap it around the body of the igniter The ground wire is connected to the brass body and it is used as a secondary grounding contact when installed inside the hardware 2015 Owen Oil Tools All rights reserved MAN DET 074 R03 13 MAN DET 074 indd 3 10 22 15 3 17 PM Core Lab Go Style Power Charge Igniter 2 2 Inspect the firing head hardware prior to inserting the igniter inside The ID of the firing head should be approximately 1 2 in 1 27 cm in diameter It is crucial that the hardware is clean and free of any debris or leftover residue since the igniter s brass body is designed to make an electrical connection with the hardware 2 3 After inspecting and cleaning the hardware insert the igniter output end first into the firing head hardware until the igniter is firmly seated inside the firing head The brass shoulder should bottom out against the hardware and the grounding wire should not be seen above the shoulder 2 4 Mechanically connect a shunted button sub to the hardware by threading it on until the shoulder bottoms out on the firing head as shown in the fig
5. ure below The firing head will compress the igniter s spring to make a positive connection The shunt may be removed from the firing head in order to electrically check the resistance of the firing circuit When using a blasters multi meter the overall circuit resistance should measure approximately 60 Q If a reading much higher than this is measured then this is an indication of a bad connection Re check the igniter and clean out the hardware if needed Note The Go Style Power Charge Igniter will measure 51 Q 2 50 by itself When measuring the circuit resistance through the hardware additional circuit resistance will be measured This is due to the resistance of the metal hardware that is being measured in addition to the igniter Firing Head Hardware Button Sub Go Style Power Charge Igniter P N DET 5306 074 2 5 Ensure that the wireline cable is shunted and mechanically connect the button sub to the wireline The igniter is now electrically connected to the wireline cable 2 6 Attach the firing head assembly to the setting tool by threading it on while taking care not to force pinch crush or impact the explosive components The igniter is now ballistically armed and ready for use 4 MAN DET 074 RO3 2015 Owen Oil Tools All rights reserved MAN DET 074 indd 4 10 22 15 3 17 PM
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