WO2000048020A2 - Open circuit detector - Google Patents
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- WO2000048020A2 WO2000048020A2 PCT/NO2000/000050 NO0000050W WO0048020A2 WO 2000048020 A2 WO2000048020 A2 WO 2000048020A2 NO 0000050 W NO0000050 W NO 0000050W WO 0048020 A2 WO0048020 A2 WO 0048020A2
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- G—PHYSICS
- G01—MEASURING; TESTING
- G01V—GEOPHYSICS; GRAVITATIONAL MEASUREMENTS; DETECTING MASSES OR OBJECTS; TAGS
- G01V1/00—Seismology; Seismic or acoustic prospecting or detecting
- G01V1/16—Receiving elements for seismic signals; Arrangements or adaptations of receiving elements
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- the present invention is related to an open circuit detector and a method for detection of an open circuit in seismic data acquisition systems.
- Geophones are connected together in small clusters called “geophone strings", which further are connected to the line cables via so-called “takeouts".
- the takeouts are implemented as a connector between an array of passive geophones and the electronic modules for digitalisation of the seismic signals.
- the takeouts are implemented as active electronics and function as a node on a transmission system or a "sensor network”.
- FigJ shows a typical component configuration of a "land seismic cable".
- the electronic modules on the end of the line cable sections can be digitalisation units that convert the seismic signals into digital format and interface these to a transmission or telemetry system. In more recent systems, the digitalisation is performed locally at each sensor or geophone, thus reducing the electronic modules to transmission links.
- the line cable between the electronic modules consists of several identical sections of typical 200 meters length. The electronic modules in all systems need power supply. This is achieved by means of dedicated power wires inside the line cable or superimposed on to transmission pairs as a 'phantom' coupling.
- the line cable sections are coupled by means of connectors.
- These connectors can be of male (pins) and/or female (socket) type. Connection between two female or two male elements is providedby adapters. Adapters are also used for splicing two connectors. The different combinations of couplings lead to a risk of having energised pins at the end of a line cable section.
- the object of the present invention is to avoid such energised open connections. This object is achieved by means of a sensing element or system that detects if any open connection exists in the line and to what extent valid equipment (that is. equipment that does not represent an open connection) is connected to the line's connector interface before the power line voltage is electronically switched on.
- the object of the invention is thus to provide an open circuit detector for connecting devices in seismic data acquisition systems.
- the detector according to the invention comprises two transformers, a test signal source and at least one detection device, and is characterized in that the transformers' primary windings are connected to the detection device(s) and the signal source to form a primary circuit for detection of impedance changes, specially those caused by an open circuit condition in the secondary circuit, and the transformers' secondary windings are connected to the connecting device to form a secondary circuit or loop. It is also an object of the invention to provide a method for detection of an open circuit in a connecting device in seismic data acquisition systems by means of a detector comprising two transformers, at least one signal source and at least one detection device.
- the described invention can be implemented as an integral part of the connector or of the nearest take-out.
- the physical location can be adapted to the basic construction of the land seismic system.
- the invention must also be implemented into the electronic modules as these control the main power distribution.
- Fig. 2 shows one detector D l operating in accordance with the basic principle of the invention.
- the complete system comprises several detectors working together for monitoring all connectors in a line cable.
- Detector D l comprises two transformers (TM,TS), the secondary sides (W2M, W2S) of which are connected in series with one of the power lines (L I), and form a closed loop or secondary circuit for induced AC test signals together with blocking capacitors (Cbl , Cb2).
- Detector D l comprises also control logic circuits (CLM, CLS) controlling the loop, which can be configured in several different ways and detection circuits (DCM. DCS).
- CLM, CLS control logic circuits
- DCM. DCS detection circuits
- the concept will work for both AC and DC power feeding systems.
- the blocking capacitors (Cb l,Cb2) must be replaced by an LC circuit tuned to a specific test signal frequency.
- Each detector D l comprises in addition at least one. and preferably two signal sources (SSM,
- Detector Dl comprises a master and a slave circuit for operation in two different modes.
- TM. SSM. CLM and DCM form a circuit operative in "master” mode
- TS, SSS. CLS and DCS form a circuit operative in "slave” mode.
- signal source SSM emits a signal into the loop and detection circuit DCM using said "own" signal checks if only relevant equipment (that is. equipment that will not lead to an open connection) is connected, in other words if the loop is closed.
- detection circuit SSM in Dl is not emitting a signal and is only listening to the signal emitted from the signal source in another detector (master).
- the detection circuit must be able to work in both modes.
- detector D l When power is off, that is when the power line in the loop is not energised. detector D l must exhibit the expected impedance for the loop, making it possible for another activated detector (in master mode) to detect its presence (more specifically by R1 S in Fig. 3).
- Dl listens to another detector emitting its test signal. If such a signal is received ("true") then Dl signals a "closed connector” (SSS is activated) and puts itself into slave mode (that is SSM is not activated).
- SSS closed connector
- Dl switches on its own test signal (SSM is activated) and tests for connection by verifying a proper loop impedance.
- Signal source SSM comprises a current source iM, a switch S IM and a resistor RIM in parallel with the primary side W1M of transformer TM.
- Detection circuit DCM and control logic CLM are connected to the "switch" side of resistance RIM, so as to check voltage drop across RIM.
- master mode S IM is closed, the load at the secondary side of transformer TM will thus cause a voltage drop across RIM, and an open connector will be detected as a specific voltage drop across RIM.
- switch S IM is open and a voltage drop across RIM will be caused by a master signal from a master signal source in another detector (not shown).
- D l will signal a "closed connector" by detecting if signal is above a certain threshold level.
- FigJ A more advanced solution that will increase the detection margins is depicted in FigJ. This is based on a combination of parallel and serial resonant circuits tuned to the test signal frequency.
- CIM and L IM are tuned to resonate at the test signal frequency- This implies that when power is off or when detector is in slave mode the C 1M/L 1M will short-circuit the primary side of transformer TM. The same applies to C I S and L1 S. This results in a very low loop impedance for the primary loop. In theory, the secondary side of the transformer, for the detector emitting the test signal, will be seen as a short-circuit. In slave mode the test signal can optionally be monitored by measuring the test signal voltage across L 1 S.
- C IM is replaced by L IM.
- test signal generation could be applied.
- One method is to apply coded signals (spread spectrum signals) and crosscorrelation techniques. This will however require a more complex electronic design and preferably also a microcontroller for signal processing.
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CA002360956A CA2360956A1 (en) | 1999-02-10 | 2000-02-09 | Open circuit detector |
EP00905475A EP1159626A2 (en) | 1999-02-10 | 2000-02-09 | Open circuit detector |
AU27009/00A AU2700900A (en) | 1999-02-10 | 2000-02-09 | Open circuit detector |
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NO990626A NO309695B1 (en) | 1999-02-10 | 1999-02-10 | Open circuit detector and method for detecting an open circuit in systems for collecting seismic data based on detection of impedance changes |
NO19990626 | 1999-02-10 |
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CA (1) | CA2360956A1 (en) |
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EP2910977A1 (en) * | 2014-02-21 | 2015-08-26 | Sercel | Method for monitoring an electrical power supply line comprised in a seismic cable, corresponding system, computer program product and non-transitory computer-readable carrier medium |
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US3858169A (en) * | 1973-03-26 | 1974-12-31 | Gulf Research Development Co | Geophone impulse tester |
US4134099A (en) * | 1977-04-15 | 1979-01-09 | Texaco Inc. | System for land seismic cable fault location |
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EP2910977A1 (en) * | 2014-02-21 | 2015-08-26 | Sercel | Method for monitoring an electrical power supply line comprised in a seismic cable, corresponding system, computer program product and non-transitory computer-readable carrier medium |
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