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Copyright
Copyright © 1997-2015 NOV CTES
All rights reserved.
While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document, the publisherassumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Information in this documentation is subject tochange without notice. No liability is assumed for damages resulting from the use of the informa-tion contained herein.
Cerberus v12.0 is 64-bit compatible and supports the Windows 7® and Windows 8® operatingsystems using .NET Framework 4.0.
THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED ``AS IS'' AND ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRAN-TIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABIL-ITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALLJCRAFT, INC. OR ANY CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS SOFTWARE BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT,
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About Cerberus
When running tools into and out of a well on coiled tubing, wireline, slickline, or jointed pipe,operations use Cerberus modeling software to accurately predict and analyze cumulativeforces and coiled tubing fatigue at each stage of a job. Cerberus is able to determine whetherthe target depth can be reached, the desired tasks performed, and the equipment safelyreturned to surface.
A key feature of the application is its ability to model conditions in deviated and horizontalwellbores. Cerberus is the only commercial program able to model all three conveyancemethods in one package, making it invaluable for choosing the best well-entry technique inmarginal conditions.
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User Feedback
NOV CTES continuously and diligently works to improve Cerberus software; therefore, weencourage our users to contact us with technical or usability enhancement requests. Weendeavor to implement these types of request whenever possible. Please use one of the follow-ing methods to submit a request:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 936 777 6200
Web: www.NOV.com/CTES; click CTES Customer Portal and Tech Support Access in theupper right-hand corner (registration is required).
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Contact Us
United States
NOV Corporate Headquarters 7909 Parkwood Circle Drive Houston, Texas 77036 Phone: 1 (713) 375-3700 Fax: 1 (713) 346-7687
NOV CTES
3770 Pollok Drive Conroe, Texas 77303 Phone: 1 (936) 777 6200 Fax: 1 (936) 777 6312
After hours technical support: 1 (936) 777 6200
email:[email protected]
OR
[email protected] Website:http://www.nov.com/ctes
United Kingdom
Unit 16 Enterprise Drive Westhill Industrial Estate Westhill
Aberdeen AB32 6TQ Phone:44 1224 748797 Fax: 44 1224 741129
Middle East
B-17, Oilfield Supply Center Jebel Ali Free Zone P.O. Box 18633 Dubai United Arab Emirates Phone: +971 481 100100 Fax: +971 488 37087
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Copyright .......................................................................................... ii
About Cerberus ................................................................................iii
User Feedback ................................................................................ iv
Contact Us ........................................................................................ vUnited States ..................................................................................................v
United Kingdom ..............................................................................................vMiddle East .....................................................................................................v
1Installing or Updating Cerberus ................................................ 1
System Requirements ...................................................................... 2Basic Requirements ...................................................................................... 2
Downloading Cerberus from the Internet .......................................... 3Downloading Updates and/or Patches from the Internet ............................... 3
Running Setup .................................................................................. 4
Starting Cerberus and Obtaining Authorization ................................ 5
Moving Cerberus Data to a Network ................................................ 6Backing Up and Restoring Data Files ............................................................ 6
Moving Cerberus’ Data Directory (First Computer) ....................................... 6
Changing Cerberus’ Data Directory Location (Other Computers) ................. 7
Troubleshooting Installation .............................................................. 8
2System Setup ........................................................................... 9
Using the System Setup Options .................................................... 10Managing Units ........................................................................................... 10
Using Unit Sets .................................................................................... 10
Specifying Units Individually................................................................. 11
Creating Custom Unit Sets................................................................... 12
Importing/Exporting Custom Unit Sets .......................................... 13Converting Units................................................................................... 14
Changing Authorization ............................................................................... 15
Using Cerberus Setup ................................................................................. 16
Viewing Records Checked Out ................................................................... 18
Undoing a Record Check-out............................................................... 18
Copying a Data Directory ............................................................................ 18Changing a Data Directory .......................................................................... 19
3Using Cerberus ...................................................................... 21
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Getting Started ............................................................................... 22
Starting Cerberus ........................................................................... 23The Main Menu (Home Page) ..................................................................... 23
The Main-menu Layout ........................................................................ 24
Navigation Tree 24Navigation List 25View Configuration Area 26Model Access Area 26Menu Bar 26Shortcut Keys 30
4Reel-Trak................................................................................ 31
About Coiled Tubing (CT) Fatigue Tracking with
Reel-Trak ........................................................................................ 32Creating a New Job ........................................................................ 33
Using the Job Wizard ........................................................................... 34
Using the New Job Dialog.................................................................... 36
Importing/Exporting a File ............................................................... 38Deleting a Job ............................................................................................. 40
Setting Up a CT Job ....................................................................... 42
Tracking Fatigue ............................................................................. 51Setting Up Fatigue Tracking Display Options .............................................. 54
Understanding the Fatigue Diagram .................................................... 56
Understanding the Position Locator ..................................................... 56Understanding the String Diagram....................................................... 56
Running the Fatigue Job ............................................................................. 57
Track Fatigue Toolbar .......................................................................... 57
Annotation Icons .................................................................................. 58
Running the Job from Recorded Data.................................................. 59
Running the Job in Real Time.............................................................. 60
Running the Job in Playback Mode...................................................... 61
Using the Post Job Analysis Tab ......................................................... 61
Using the Job Log ........................................................................... 66Setting Up Job Log Display Options ............................................................ 66
Job-log Toolbar Buttons ...................................................................... 67Job-log Menu-bar Selections ............................................................... 68
Packaging a Job ............................................................................. 72
5Using Orpheus ....................................................................... 73
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6Using Hydra.......................................................................... 171
About Hydra .................................................................................. 172The Hydra Process .................................................................................... 172
Accessing Hydra ........................................................................... 174
Hydra’s Opening-dialog Tools ...................................................... 176
Working with Projects ................................................................... 178Creating a New Hydra Project ................................................................... 178
Opening an Existing Hydra Project ........................................................... 180
Organizing Projects into Folders ............................................................... 181
Saving a Hydra Project .............................................................................. 181
Deleting a Hydra Project ........................................................................... 181
Importing a File .......................................................................................... 182
Exporting a Hydra Project ......................................................................... 183
Entering Project-configuration Information .................................. 185Performing Calculations ............................................................................ 191
Standard “Snapshot” Calculations ..................................................... 192
Advancing Fluids in a Standard Calculation ............................... 193Stage-table Calculations .................................................................... 194
Using Stage-table Strip Charts ................................................... 198Using the Data Entry Wizard ....................................................... 198Using the Job Design Wizard ...................................................... 198Running Stage-table Calculations ............................................... 199
Application-wizard Calculations ......................................................... 199
Foam Wizard ............................................................................... 200
Fill Removal Wizard ................................................................... 200Well Unloading Wizard ................................................................ 201Multiphase Wizard ..................................................................... 206
Analysis Wizard ........................................................................ 207Job Design Wizard .................................................................... 207Pump Wizard ............................................................................ 208
7Using Velocity String ............................................................ 209
The Velocity String Process ......................................................... 210
Accessing Velocity String (Hydra) ................................................ 211Working with Projects ................................................................... 212
Using the Velocity String Opening-dialog Tools ........................................ 212
Setting Program Preferences .................................................................... 212
Creating a New Velocity String Project ..................................................... 212
Opening an Existing Velocity String Project .............................................. 213
Saving a Velocity String Project ................................................................ 214
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Deleting a Velocity String Project ..............................................................214
Importing a File .......................................................................................... 215
Exporting a Velocity String Project ............................................................ 216
Importing/Exporting SharePoint Data ........................................................ 217
Entering Project-configuration Information .................................. 218Select a Well with a Defined Reservoir ..................................................... 218
Verify Reservoir Parameters ..................................................................... 219Select One or More Velocity Strings .......................................................... 220
Enter Runtime Data ................................................................................... 221
Calculating Data ........................................................................................222
Using the Output Data ............................................................................... 223
8Using the Packer and Completion Analysis (PACA) ............ 225
About PACA ..................................................................................226
The PACA Process .......................................................................227
Accessing the PACA Model/Wizard .............................................. 228Setting Program Preferences .................................................................... 228
Accessing the Well Editor and Fluids Manager ......................................... 228
Working with Projects ...................................................................229Creating a New PACA Project ................................................................... 229
Opening an Existing PACA Project ........................................................... 230
Saving a PACA Project .............................................................................. 230
Deleting a PACA Project ...........................................................................231
Importing a File .......................................................................................... 231
Exporting a PACA Project .........................................................................233
Using the PACA Wizard ............................................................... 235Entering Calculation Options ..................................................................... 235
Selecting the PACA Application ................................................................235
Following the “Permanent Tubing Completion” Path ................................. 235
Selecting a Well that Includes Tubing String and Packer ................... 236
Following the “Temporary Packer Run on Coiled Tubing or Pipe” Path .... 237
Selecting a Well.................................................................................. 237
Selecting the Coiled Tubing String or Jointed Pipe ................................... 238
Selecting a Tool with a Packer .................................................................. 238
Following the Converged Path .................................................................. 240
Configuring Packer Properties ........................................................... 240
Defining Initial Conditions................................................................... 241Defining One or More Subsequent Scenarios.................................... 241
Conducting the Analysis..................................................................... 242
9Using Solids Cleanout .......................................................... 245
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The Solids Cleanout Process ....................................................... 246
Accessing Solids Cleanout (Hydra) .............................................. 247
Working with Projects ................................................................... 248Using the Solids Cleanout Opening-dialog Tools ...................................... 248
Setting Program Preferences .................................................................... 248Creating a New Solids Cleanout Project ................................................... 248
Opening an Existing Solids Cleanout Project ............................................ 249
Saving a Solids Cleanout Project .............................................................. 250
Deleting a Solids Cleanout Project ............................................................ 250
Importing a File .......................................................................................... 251
Exporting a Solids Cleanout Project .......................................................... 252
Importing/Exporting SharePoint Data ........................................................ 253
Entering Project-configuration Information .................................. 254Select a Well ............................................................................................. 254
Enter Fill Data ............................................................................................ 255
Select Equipment (Reel, Coiled Tubing, and Tool String) ......................... 255
Select Fluid Data ....................................................................................... 257
Enter Constraints ....................................................................................... 257
Calculate Sensitivity .................................................................................. 258
Enter Pump Rates for Each Stage ............................................................ 259
Adjust Any Other Operating Parameters ................................................... 260
Perform the Job-design Calculation .......................................................... 261
Using the Output Data ............................................................................... 262
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Using the String Editor ......................................................... 263Starting String Editor .................................................................... 264
The String Editor Display Screen ................................................. 265String Editor Toolbar ................................................................................. 265
String Summary ......................................................................................... 266
Properties........................................................................................... 267
Info ..................................................................................................... 268
Actual Cost .................................................................................. 268String Diagram ................................................................................... 268
Working with Strings ..................................................................... 270
Creating a New String ............................................................................... 270Manually Creating a New String......................................................... 270
Creating a String using the String Configuration Wizard.................... 271
Creating a String using the String Design Wizard .............................. 272
Default String Options ............................................................................... 281
Opening an Existing String ........................................................................ 282
Importing a File .......................................................................................... 282
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Exporting a String ......................................................................................285
Saving a String .......................................................................................... 286
Saving a String with or without Historical Data................................... 287
Saving a Copy of a String ..........................................................................287
Deleting a String ........................................................................................287
Using CT Specifications ............................................................................ 288
Locking or Unlocking a String .................................................................... 289 Archiving a String ......................................................................................289
Printing String Data ................................................................................... 290
Printing a Single String Report .......................................................... 290
Printing a Zoomed View of the String Life .......................................... 293
Receiving a String on Removable Media from a Manufacturer ....295
Using CT Specifications ................................................................296
Configuring Strings .......................................................................297Cerberus's View of a String ....................................................................... 297
What is Segment Length?.................................................................. 298
What is Position on the String? .......................................................... 298
What is Derating?............................................................................... 298
Required String Data ................................................................................. 299
Configuring Existing Fatigue on a Used String .......................................... 299
Configuring Diameter ................................................................................. 299
Configuring Length .................................................................................... 300
Configuring Date Commissioned ............................................................... 301
Configuring Sections ................................................................................. 301
What are Sections? ............................................................................ 301
Configuring Sections by Wall Size ..................................................... 303
Configuring Sections by Strip ............................................................. 304
Notes on Wall Reduction.................................................................... 304Notes on Material ............................................................................... 305
Configuring Welds ..................................................................................... 305
Adding a Weld.................................................................................... 306
Editing a Weld .................................................................................... 307
Deleting a Weld .................................................................................. 307
Configuring a Cable in String Editor .......................................................... 308
Configuring Zones ..................................................................................... 308
What are Zones?................................................................................ 308
Adding a Zone.................................................................................... 309
Removing a Zone............................................................................... 309
Configuring Corrosion ................................................................................ 310 About the Suggested Corrosion Derating Factors.............................. 310
Entering Corrosion Settings for a String............................................. 310
String Utilities ................................................................................312String Weight ............................................................................................. 312
String Volume ............................................................................................ 313
Estimating Remaining Trips ....................................................................... 314
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Configuring Subsea Information ................................................................ 396
Configuring Casing .................................................................................... 397
Configuring Liners ..................................................................................... 397
Configuring Tubing .................................................................................... 398
Configuring a Drill Pipe .............................................................................. 398Configuring the Open Hole ........................................................................ 399
Configuring Bridge Plugs ........................................................................... 399
Configuring the Reservoir .......................................................................... 401
Configuring Survey Data ........................................................................... 402
Entering Survey Points....................................................................... 403
Using the Survey Wizard.................................................................... 403
Adjusting Survey Tortuosity ............................................................... 403
Exporting Survey Data ....................................................................... 406
Importing Survey Data ....................................................................... 407
Configuring Friction ................................................................................... 408
Configuring Temperature .......................................................................... 409Configure Location and Miscellaneous Information .................................. 410
Troubleshooting in Well Editor ...................................................... 412
14Using Reel Editor ................................................................. 413
Starting Reel Editor ...................................................................... 414
The Reel Editor Screen ................................................................ 415The Reel Editor Toolbars .......................................................................... 416
Working with Reels ....................................................................... 417Creating a New Reel ................................................................................. 417
Opening an Existing Reel .......................................................................... 417
Saving a Reel ............................................................................................ 418
Deleting a Reel .......................................................................................... 418
Importing a File .......................................................................................... 419
Exporting a Reel ........................................................................................ 421
Locking a Reel ........................................................................................... 422
Unlocking a Reel ....................................................................................... 423
Archiving a Reel ........................................................................................ 423
Printing Reel Data ..................................................................................... 423
Configuring Reels ......................................................................... 425Configuring Reel Geometry ....................................................................... 425Configuring Reel Type ............................................................................... 426
Configuring Service Data .......................................................................... 426
Estimating Reel Capacity .......................................................................... 427
Troubleshooting in Reel Editor ..................................................... 428
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15Using Fluid Editor ................................................................. 429
Starting Fluid Editor ......................................................................430
The Fluid Editor Display Screen ...................................................431Using the Fluid Editor Toolbar ................................................................... 431
Types of Fluids ............................................................................. 433Liquid ......................................................................................................... 433
Newtonian Fluid.................................................................................. 433
Bingham Plastic Fluid......................................................................... 433
Power Law Fluid................................................................................. 434
Herschel-Bulkley Fluid........................................................................ 434
Empirical Model Fluid ......................................................................... 434
Gas ............................................................................................................ 435
Foam ......................................................................................................... 435
Multiphase ................................................................................................. 435
Working with Fluids .......................................................................437Creating a New Fluid ................................................................................. 437
Opening an Existing Fluid ..........................................................................438
Saving a Fluid ............................................................................................ 439
Deleting a Fluid .......................................................................................... 439
Importing a File .......................................................................................... 439
Exporting a Fluid ........................................................................................ 441
Configuring a Foam ................................................................................... 442
Calculating Properties for Liquids .................................................443
Fluid Correction Factors ...............................................................444Entering Fluid Correction Factors ..............................................................444
Using Fluid Correction Factors .................................................................. 444Troubleshooting in Fluid Editor .....................................................445
16Using Equipment Manager ................................................... 447
Starting Equipment Manager ........................................................448
The Equipment Manager Screen ..................................................449The Equipment Manager Toolbars ............................................................ 449
Working with Pieces of Equipment ............................................... 451Creating New Equipment ........................................................................... 451
Opening Existing Equipment ..................................................................... 451
Saving Equipment ..................................................................................... 452
Deleting Equipment ................................................................................... 452
Creating an Equipment Package ..................................................453
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17Using Personnel Manager .................................................... 455
Starting Personnel Manager ......................................................... 456
The Personnel Manager Screen ................................................... 457The Personnel Manager Toolbars ............................................................. 457Working with Personnel Records ................................................. 459
Creating a New Personnel Record ............................................................ 459
Opening an Existing Personnel Record .................................................... 459
Saving a Personnel Record ....................................................................... 459
Deleting a Personnel Record .................................................................... 460
18Using Achilles....................................................................... 461
Starting Achilles ............................................................................ 462Fatigue Model Theory ................................................................... 463
Bending Events for CT .............................................................................. 463
Fatigue Model Inputs ................................................................................. 464
How to Minimize Fatigue ........................................................................... 464
Using Achilles ............................................................................... 465 The Achilles Interface ............................................................................... 465
The Achilles Toolbar .......................................................................... 465
Using the Calculator Tab.................................................................... 465
Using the Analyzer Tab...................................................................... 467
Using the Analyzer Data Tab ............................................................. 469
Using the Options Tab ....................................................................... 470
Printing Achilles Data ................................................................................ 470
19Using Hercules ..................................................................... 473
Starting Hercules .......................................................................... 474
Tubing Limits Theory .................................................................... 475Coiled Tubing Stresses ............................................................................. 475
Axial Stress........................................................................................ 475
Radial Stress...................................................................................... 476Hoop Stress ....................................................................................... 476
Torque................................................................................................ 476
von Mises Yield Condition.................................................................. 476
Limit Curves .............................................................................................. 476
Maximum Diameter Considerations................................................... 476
How the Differential Pressures Curve is Calculated .......................... 477
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How Constant Pressures Curves are Calculated ............................... 477
Applying Safety Factors ..................................................................... 478
The Hercules Display Screen .......................................................479The Hercules Toolbar ................................................................................ 479
The Hercules Menu Bar ............................................................................. 480
File...................................................................................................... 480
Printing a Graph .......................................................................... 480Options ............................................................................................... 482
Help.................................................................................................... 482
The Hercules Graph Context Menu ........................................................... 483
Working with Hercules Projects ....................................................484Creating a New Hercules Project ..............................................................484
Opening an Existing Hercules Project ....................................................... 484
Saving a Hercules Project ......................................................................... 485
Deleting a Hercules Project ....................................................................... 485
Calculating Results in Hercules ....................................................486Calculating Limits ......................................................................................486
The Differential Pressures Curve .............................................................. 487
Reading the Differential Pressures Graph ................................................. 487
Troubleshooting in Hercules .........................................................488
ASetting Graph Display Options in Orpheus........................... 489
Configuring Standard Calculation Graphs ....................................490Calculating Yield Limit and Lockup Limit............................................ 490
Changing Default Curve-style Settings ...................................................... 491
Changing Curve Properties ....................................................................... 493Freezing a Line on a Graph ....................................................................... 494
Hiding a Line on a Graph ........................................................................... 496
Showing Hidden Lines on a Graph ............................................................ 496
BCoiled Tubing Forces Theory ............................................... 499
Sinusoidal Buckling ................................................................................... 500
Helical Buckling ......................................................................................... 500
Lockup Theory ........................................................................................... 500
Effect of Curvature on Helical Buckling Load ............................................ 501Residual Bend and Friction Coefficients .................................................... 501
Real Force vs. Effective Force .................................................................. 502
Force vs. Weight ........................................................................................502
Factors Affecting Weight ........................................................................... 503
Capstan or Belt Effect ................................................................................ 503
Free Fall ....................................................................................................504
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INSTALLING OR UPDATING CERBERUS
Before using Cerberus for the first time, install Cerberus on a Microsoft Windows®-basedcomputer and obtain a software access key-code to authorize use of the software.
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System Requirements
The Cerberus software suite is calculations- and graphics-intensive. When considering computerchoices, keep in mind having additional RAM noticeably improves performance over having afaster processor speed.
Basic Requirements• Microsoft Windows XP®, Windows Vista®, Windows 7®, or Windows 8® operating system
• Processor requirement: 1.5 GHz or higher; 2.4 GHz recommended
• 2 GB RAM, or more
• 200 MB free disk space
• 1024x768 screen resolution
• Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0
• Mouse or other pointing device
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Downloading Cerberus from the Internet
To download Cerberus
1. Make sure that an Internet connection is established.
2. Point the web browser to www.nov.com/ctes. Navigate to the customer download page.
3. Enter the UserName and (case sensitive) password information received from NOVCTES.
Try to schedule downloads for times when an Internet connection can be maintained for a long period of
time.
4. Download and save the software to a Windows-based computer.
Downloading Updates and/or Patches from the InternetUse the Internet update utility to check for updates and download files.
To check for and dow nload upd ates over the Internet
1. Make sure that an Internet connection is established.
2. Exit all applications except Cerberus.
3. Find the Cerberus Main Menu.
4. From the Help menu, select Check for Updates.
Updates can also be obtained by visiting our website: www.nov.com/ctes.
Depending the size of the file and the connection speed, updates can take a long time todownload. Scheduling updates for times when an Internet connection can be maintainedfor a long period of time may be helpful.
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Running Setup
Be prepared to obtain authorization before running the software, even on previously authorized computers.
If problems occur while installing Cerberus, see “Contact Us” on page v.
To run Setup to instal l or to up date Cerberus
1. If running a Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8 operating system, log onas a user with administrator rights.
2. Close all running applications.
3. From the location in Windows where the software was saved, run CerberusInstall.exe.
The case-sensitive password information must be entered again.
4. The CTES installation wizard appears. Follow the instructions on the screen.
5. Obtain authorization for this copy of Cerberus (see page 5).
For Cerberus 7.0 and earlier users: If a path (for the data directory) other than the default path (c:\documents
and settings\all users\application data\ctes\data) is chosen, be sure NOT to choose the same data path cur-
rently in use. Doing so will cause Cerberus to overwrite the previous data directory. This only applies to ver-
sions 7.0 and earlier.
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Starting Cerberus and Obtaining Authorization
The first time Cerberus is installed authorization must be obtained from NOV CTES. Theauthorization contains information about the available Cerberus features and the expirationdate of the software license.
To start Cerberu s
1. Click the Start button in the task bar.
2. Click All Programs > CTES > Cerberus 12.0.
3. When Cerberus is launched, the program prompts for authorization. Click Yes. The Authorization screen appears.
4. If connected to the Internet, use Option 1 to obtain authorization over the Internet. (Notethat if behind a firewall, this option might be unavailable.)
Click the Internet button, enter the contact information, and click OK. Enter information in
all fields.
5. If not connected to the Internet, or if the Internet authorization fails, use Option 2 to obtainauthorization. If possible, remain in front of the computer when contacting CTES.
Contact NOV CTES ([email protected]) with an authorization code to receive anaccess key. When an access key is obtained from an NOV CTES employee, enter thevalue in the box underneath the Authorization Code field; click Verify.
6. The program’s physical location cannot be moved when authorization is complete.
Authorization screen
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Moving Cerberus Data to a Network
If Cerberus is being used on a stand-alone computer, the data can be moved to a network whereseveral people can share a common set of data files. If there are data files on additional comput-ers, they can be uploaded to the network as well.
• “Backing Up and Restoring Data Files” on page 6.
• “Moving Cerberus’ Data Directory (First Computer)” on page 6.
• “Changing Cerberus’ Data Directory Location (Other Computers)” on page 7.
Backing Up and Restoring Data FilesData files can be backed up to other media, including any removable media the computeraccepts. Once the data is backed up, it can also be restored in the event of data loss on the com-puter, such as from a hard-disk crash.
To back up data files
1. Start Cerberus.
2. From the Utilities menu, select Backup & Restore > Backup Data Directory.
3. Choose the location for the backup file; select Save. When the backup is complete, click OK.
To restore data files
1. Start Cerberus.
2. From the Utilities menu, select Backup > Restore data directory....
3. Choose the backup file to restore, select Open. To confirm, click Yes.
4. When the data has been restored, click OK.
When restoring data from a backup file, all existing data files are replaced with the files from the backup. You
will lose all data that is not in the backup.
Moving Cerberus’ Data Directory (First Computer)Data files can be moved from a computer to a network to allow other users to access this data.
To mo ve data from a compu ter to a network or o ther location (f irst compu ter)
1. Start Cerberus. Back up the Cerberus directory by clicking, from the Utilities menu, Backup& Restore > Backup Data Directory.
2. Copy the data directory from the local computer to the new location.
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Troubleshooting Installation
The following table provides information on troubleshooting Cerberus installation.
Situation Possible Cause Action
I receive an error mes-
sage about not being
able to copy a file.
Administrator rights for Win-
dows may be needed, or the
file may be in use.
Try logging out of Windows;
log back in as a user with
administrator rights. Then
run the setup program
again.
Try closing all running appli-
cations, then run the setup
program again.
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S YSTEM SETUP
Cerberus is configured with default values. However, key preferences can be changed withsystem administration rights.
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Using the System Setup Options
Use the Cerberus Options menu-bar item to configure preferences.
Managing Units
The Units Manager allows the user to determine whether units are specified as a unit “set,” or arespecified individually.
Using Unit Sets
When units are selected as a set, every unit displayed in the software conforms to the designatedsetting. In this “all or nothing” scenario, no unit may be individually specified.
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To specify a unit set
1. Select Options > Units on the menu bar.
2. Within the Currently Selected Unit Set field, select, from the dropdown, the unit setdesired. The user may select from a list of pre-defined and/or user-defined unit sets. NOVCTES pre-defines three unit sets: English, Metric, and Canadian Metric.
For example, if English is selected as the unit-set type, then each individual unit uses thepre-defined English-unit-set value.
NOV CTES-defined unit sets (English, Metric, or Canadian Metric) may not be deleted.
3. Click OK to accept the change or Cancel to reject the change.
Specifying Units Individually
Units may be specified individually. When a unit is defined individually, the altered unit setmay not be saved with the same name as the original CTES-defined unit set.
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To create a custom unit set
1. Click Save in the Units Management dialog to provide a new name for the unit set.
2. Input a New Unit Set Name.
The new, custom set name becomes available/selectable on the Currently SelectedUnit Set dropdown.
Importing/Exporting Custom Unit Sets
One or more custom unit sets (.cList) may be exported to a single file. The exported file isstored as a standard zip file with the .zList extension. Custom unit sets may also be importedthrough the Units Management dialog.
To export a custom unit set
1. Select, from the Units Management menu bar, File > Export Unit Set.
The Units Management dialog displays the custom unit sets available for export.
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2. Select one or more unit sets to export.
To select more than one unit set, select one unit set and hold down the Ctrl key to select additional sets.
3. Select the Export button.
4. Use the Windows interface to select a path and location in which to place the Cerberus UnitSet (*.zUnits).
Converting Units
Though not part of the system-setup options, other units “management” options are available inCerberus.
Units may be converted via the Units Conversion utility.
To use the Units Conversion uti l i ty
1. Access the utility: select the Cerberus menu-bar option Utilities > Units Conversion.
The Units Converter dialog appears.
2. Select the Category and Type of unit to convert.
3. Select the unit Precision desired.
4. Input the From number.
5. Select the Units type.
The To field automatically populates with the converted units.
Select Opt ions > Keyboard to view and use the optional keyboard.
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Changing AuthorizationThe authorization level determines the option availability in Cerberus. Typically, an authoriza-tion level is good for the term of the current Cerberus license period. To reflect new optionspurchased, or if the current authorization expiration is near, the authorization can bechanged.
To change autho rizat ion
1. Select Options > Authorization....
2. Click Get Authorization Code.
3. If connected to the Internet, use Option 1 to obtain authorization over the Internet. (Notethat if behind a firewall, this option may not work.)
Click the Internet button, enter the contact information, and click OK. Text must beentered in all of the fields.
4. If not connected to the Internet, or if the Internet authorization fails, use Option 2 to obtainauthorization. If possible, it is best to remain in front of the computer when contactingNOV CTES.
Contact NOV CTES and supply the Authorization Code on the screen. Enter the corre-sponding Access Key provided and click Verify.
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Using Cerberus Setup
To Change Cerberus Setup
1. On the Options menu, select Cerberus Setup....
The Cerberus Setup display screen contains four tabs.
2. Within the General tab, check/toggle the associated boxes to achieve the described effect:
• Use last string/reel/well/tool as default – automatically selects the last item viewed bythe user upon next startup.
• Enable automatic customer feedback – activates customer-feedback management,allowing, after 182 days, a form to appear upon Cerberus startup.
• Within the form, enter contact information and click Yes to send feedback information – in the form of a Cerberus usage datalog – to NOV CTES.
OR
• Within the form, click No to automatically deselect the checkbox. No information issent to NOV CTES, unless the user re-checks the box.
OR
• Within the form, click Later to close the feedback information dialog. The form willagain appear when the user re-opens Cerberus.
• Enable Watch Dog – The Cerberus Watch Dog displays a warning if a string, reel, well,or tool is selected that is incompatible with another existing selection. Example: the stringis too long for the reel. (Click Tip to see a message similar to this one.)
• Enable Heave Calculations – Heave calculations estimate the additional fatigue due tocoiled tubing movement at the reel and gooseneck caused by a wave compensation sys-
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tem. Checking the box causes an additional tab to be displayed on the Job Logscreen of Reel-Trak. Heave is configured on a job-by-job-basis.
• Auto-scale fatigue viewers – This option controls whether, when viewing the stringfatigue life graph, the Used Life scale defaults to 0-100% or auto-scales to match thedata.
Auto-scaling shows the fatigue life in greater detail when the fatigue is low. Careshould be taken when switching between strings in case the scale has change withoutuser awareness. The recommended practice is to turn auto-scaling “off” and to zoomthe graph manually.
• Enable Diagnostics Logging – activates diagnostics logging.
• Display CT Services Control Panel – When this option is checked, the CT ServicesControl Panel appears on the Cerberus main screen when the user selects a job fromthe Navigation Tree, or in Reel-Trak on the Job Setup and/or Post Job Analysis tab.
• Include string backups when exporting a CT string – Checking this box allowsother users who import a string in version 11.0+ to review and manage a CT’s life his-tory. Exported strings will contain the information required to “undo” string history andto modify the string history in the timeline. By including the backup data, the exported
file size increases.
Turning this option off exports CT strings without backup information.
• The User Name is automatically populated. This may be changed.
3. Within the Identification tab, optionally enter user information.
4. Within the Printing tab, enter any information to be included on reports, such as disclaim-ers, logos, and so forth.
To add a logo, click the Browse button adjacent to the Logo field and navigate to the desired logo-image
file.
5. Within the Range Checking tab, click (to toggle) the type of user-value-entry restrictiondesired:
a. On: Forces certain user-entered values to be within certain ranges.
b. Warn: Gives a warning when certain user-entered values exceed a certain range, butpermits the use of the entered value.
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c. Off : Permits certain user-entered values to be of any value with no warning given.
Viewing Records Checked OutWhen a user opens a well, tool string, project, or other item, Cerberus checks out that record.When the user is done with the item, Cerberus checks it back in.
If a Cerberus session ends unexpectedly, due to a power failure or other problem, Cerberus maynot check in a record properly or a user may have a record checked out on a portable computerfor an extended period of time. This keeps other users from viewing and editing the item. In sucha situation, the user can undo a record check-out.
Undoing a Record Check-out
The following procedure outlines the steps for undoing a check-out on a record.
Confirm that a user is not actually using a record before undoing the check-out. Otherwise, the user will not be
able to save any changes to that record and those changes will be lost.
To Und o a Record Check-out
1. From the menu bar, select Options > View Records Checked Out....
2. Click the record that is checked out.
3. Click Undo Check Out, then Yes to confirm.
Copying a Data DirectoryThe data directory is where Cerberus stores all of its data files. The directory path and name arevisible on the bottom of the main Cerberus menu.
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Copying a data directory does not “zip” (or compress) the data like in a backup. It simplymakes a copy of a data directory in a new location.
The target directory (the directory copied to) must be empty. If any file exists in the directory prior to the
copy process, the copy attempt fails.
To copy a data directory
1. Select Options > Copy Data Directory from the menu bar.
2. Use the Windows-like tools to select a location to which to copy the data directory.
Changing a Data Directory
To change a data directory
1. Select Options > Change Data Directory from the menu bar.
2. Click Browse to navigate to the desired location.
3. Use the Windows-like tools to select a Cerberus data directory.
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USING CERBERUS
This section describes basic Cerberus-software purpose, access, and navigation.
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Getting Started
Cerberus is primarily a tool-deployment planning system, providing modeling of:
• fatigue tracking and fatigue life analysis
• cumulative mechanical and hydraulic forces involved in well intervention
• pressure and flowrate calculations for workover operations
Cerberus helps determine:
• if target depth is reachable, and the most feasible conveyance method and equipment config-uration to complete the job and to return the tools safely and efficiently to surface.
• fatigue damage to CT during operations
• tubing pressure and force limits
• optimal velocity string design
• stuck point of pipe
• flow rates required for hole cleaning
This section explains basic concepts related to starting and using Cerberus.
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Starting Cerberus
To start Cerberu s
1. Click Start in the task bar.
2. Click Programs > CTES > Cerberus 11.5, or click the Cerberus icon on the desktop.
3. If this is the first time Cerberus is run, the user must obtain authorization for this copy ofCerberus. See Starting Cerberus and Obtaining Authorization for more information.
4. When the application is authorized, the Cerberus Main Menu appears.
The Main Menu (Home Page)The Cerberus Main Menu screen appears after the initial Cerberus startup.
Cerberus Main Menu
This interface is the main “hub” through which the user works with Cerberus.
Within this main hub, Cerberus focuses primarily on the following:
• Projects: these provide a framework for organizing the various elements that drive the cal-culation process, which ultimately provides the user with decision-making tools in the job-design process.
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View Configuration Area
In the lower left-hand portion of Cerberus’ main menu lies the View Configuration Area. The areais divided into two sections: View and Select Project Types to Display.
Select among View types (available depending on Cerberus licensing) by clicking the desiredview from the associated dropdown.
Determine the availability of navigation-tree Project information by toggling/clicking selections inthe Select Project Types to Display area.
Project-type availability is dependent upon the Cerberus licensing available to the user.
Model Access Area
Launch a Cerberus modeling application by clicking one of the available (depending on Cerberuslicensing) model buttons.
Menu BarCerberus uses a typical Windows-style menu bar for navigation.
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1. The File menu allows the creation of a new project; saving of a project; “undoing” achange, importing/exporting of a project or component (string, reel, fluid, pipe, toolstring,well, or wireline); and exiting from the Cerberus application.
Cerberus File Menu
Some File menu-bar items are available only until the user accesses a project, well, coiled tubing string,
wireline, or jointed pipe.
a. Exporting from the Cerberus Main Menu provides the user with the opportunity tosafely email projects or components with the .zcx extension (which is essentially a .zipfile) or the .zcy extension (which is essentially an XML file).
2. The Models menu-bar item allows selection from among the Cerberus models that arealso available from the Model Access Area.
Cerberus Models Menu
3. The Calculations menu-bar item provides access to Achilles (coiled tubing fatigue cal-culations) and toHercules (coiled tubing stresses calculations (including bust, collapse, tension, and com-pression limits)).
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Cerberus Calculations Menu
4. The Editors menu-bar item provides access to the String Editor (CT), Reel Editor (CT),
Well Editor , Tool String Editor , Fluid Editor , Equipment Manager , and Personnel Man-ager . Also available if included in the user’s license: Wireline Editor and Jointed Pipe Edi-tor.
Cerberus Editors Menu
5. The Utilities menu-bar item allows the user to Backup/Restore a data directory. It also pro-vides access to Units Conversion, CT Specifications, CT String Design, Base Manager (Cerberus-module data analysis in relation to jobs), and the ability to rebuild the Project Tree or the String Tree.
Cerberus Utilities Menu
6. The Orion menu-bar item allows the user to open OrionNET software (if available) and begindata acquisition.
Cerberus Orion Menu
7. The Options menu-bar item allows the user to change Unit settings; change softwareAuthorization, as in a Cerberus software-usage upgrade; edit the Cerberus software Setup,as in altering default settings, inserting company identification information in printed docu-ments and setting value ranges; View database Records currently Checked Out; and Copy or Change a Data Directory.
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Cerberus Options Menu
When a Cerberus screen layout or feature does not appear as the user expects it to, it isbest to check status of the various options available in Cerberus Setup.
Many important Cerberus settings are found in Cerberus Setup that can affect thebehavior and appearance of the software. The current defaults are checked upon initialaccess, and Cerberus retains new settings. See Using Cerberus Setup on page 16 fordetailed information about using these options.
a. Cerberus Setup > General tab
The General tab-settings include many options for customizing Cerberus’ behavior.
b. Cerberus Setup > Identification tab
Use the Identification tab to fill in optional information used as input to order forms andother similar uses where the company identity is required.
c. Cerberus Setup > Printing tab
Use the Printing tab to set up the parameters that will appear on reports.
d. Cerberus Setup > Range Checking tab
Use the Range Checking tab to choose among types of range warnings for user-
entered values.
e. Cerberus Setup > SharePoint tab
Only applicable when the user has a valid SharePoint URL: Input the Site URL anduse the available tools to authenticate the SharePoint connection and its use.
When the user prints to CTES PDF Printer 50 in Cerberus, the Printer Option to SavePDF file to SharePoint becomes available, the SharePoint dialog appears, and theuser can then save the PDF file to their SharePoint location.
8. The Help menu-bar item provides access to the Cerberus User Guide or Release Notes;
allows the user to Check for software Updates, provides access to NOV CTES on theWeb to view the home page and/or for Software Download; and provides informationAbout the Cerberus version number and the identification of the software user.
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Cerberus Help Menu
Shortcut Keys
The following shortcuts are useful for navigating in Cerberus:
Ctrl+E = Expand the entire navigation tree.
Ctrl+Q = Collapse the entire navigation tree.
Ctrl+R = Restore the Cerberus display screen to its default size and location.
Ctrl+S = Save the changes made.
Ctrl+Z = Undo the changes made to a well, string, reel, or tool string for a project.
When Cerberus is closed and re-accessed, the last View (project, well, CT string, jointed pipe, or wireline) used
(see View Configuration Area on page 26 ) appears. The upper right-hand area of the display screen shows
related project information, and the lower right-hand area of the display screen shows the related model.
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REEL-TRAK
This section describes the process involved in analyzing fatigue in coiled tubing jobs. Thisanalysis may occur pre-job, post-job, or in real time (during actual operations at the well-head). In the case of post-job analysis, the model’s calculation tools calculate actual fatigue.
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About Coiled Tubing (CT) Fatigue Tracking withReel-Trak
Cerberus’ Reel-Trak modeling software is used to predict, track, and analyze coiled tubingfatigue and diametrical growth as part of a pipe management program in coiled tubing opera-tions. Reel-Trak can be used predictively pre-job, real time during actual operations at the well-
head, as part of a post-job analysis of specific tubing string, or to investigate potential stringdesigns that optimize return on investment by maximizing pipe usage based on current opera-tions.
The Reel-Trak interface is organized to support a structured approach to fatigue tracking. Thisapproach utilizes four Reel-Trak “modes,” which describe the various states in which a job canexist during the process. These include Creating a New Job, Job Setup, Fatigue Tracking, andPost Job Analysis. This mode-based methodology is beneficial for real-time operations, as wellas for tracking fatigue after job completion.
Before accessing and using Reel-Trak functionality, please select, from the main Cerberus menu-bar, Opt ions
> Cerberus Setup to specify Cerberus setup options that can affect the user’s experience with Reel-Trak..
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Creating a New Job
There are several ways to create a new job.
To create a new jo b
Choose from one of the following approaches:
1. From the main Cerberus menu, select File > New > Coiled Tubing Fatigue Project(ReelTrak).
a. The Job Wizard is launched at this point IF:
• The new job is requested immediately after Cerberus or Reel-Trak startup.
OR
• Show Wizard on start is toggled within the Job Wizard.
b. Otherwise, the New Job dialog appears.
2. From the Reel-Trak menu bar, select File > New Job.
This launches the Job Wizard or the New Job dialog, with behavior identical to the firstoption, above.
3. From the Reel-Trak menu bar, select Help > Job Wizard.
4. From the Reel-Trak toolbar, select the Job Wizard icon .
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Using the Job Wizard
To u se the Job Wizard
1. Access the Job Wizard (see To create a new job on page 33).
2. (Optional) Customize Job Wizard Options by selecting the Settings button.
Use the available Tip buttons for information about the related checkboxes; click Next.
3. Input a job description (name). (In each case here and below, select Next to advance throughthe wizard.)
4. Click to select/toggle Wizard Job Setup Options.
Choose from among three options for creating a job.
a. Perform setup step by step.
1. Select a string. If the string is not available in the list, it must be uploaded to the com-puter from the appropriate source (coordinator, dispatch, engineering, or other). In thecase of field operations where the string is not available, a string file may be created
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using the String Editor (select Managers > String Editor from the main menubar).
2. Select a reel. If the reel is not available in the list, upload a reel acquired from theappropriate source (coordinator, dispatch, engineering, or other) to the computer.In the case of field operations where a reel file is not available, it may be createdusing the Reel Editor (select Managers > Reel Editor from the Cerberus mainmenu bar).
3. Input/select wellsite geometry: Gooseneck Length; Gooseneck Radius; Reel toGooseneck; Top of Injector to Zero Depth; Tool Length; Depth measuredfrom end of tool/coil.
4. Select a job type. If the selected job type potentially affects the wall thickness ofthe pipe (such as an acid or abrasive job type), a default Wall Reduction appearsin the related field. If no acidic or abrasive effect is typical with the job typeselected, no default Wall Reduction appears.
To set up the default Wall Reduction, edit the Job Type. See Importing/Exportinga File on page 38.
To turn on/off the wall-reduction application, select, from the Reel-Trak menu bar,Options > Preferences. Then select the Fatigue Tracking tab, if it is not alreadyselected, and use the available parameters.
The Job Wizard behavior can vary dramatically based on the Settings selected.
b. Click to select/toggle Use my last Wizard selections.
c. Click to select/toggle Make copy of the current job. This option uses the current jobas a template, and the job log is cleared.
Previous selections are stored and can be used to create a quick job.
5. Select a Folder in which to store the new job.
a. Click the Folder name (red, underlined text).
The Select a Folder dialog appears.
b. Click the desired folder.
To add a new folder or show all folders
Right-click any existing folder name and choose Add Folder or Show All Folders.The result of either action is relative only to the folder clicked.
Click Next to continue.
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The job is loaded/displayed in Reel-Trak with the Job Setup tab open and ready for fur-ther input.
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Importing/Exporting a File
Files can be shared between computers by importing and exporting them. Jobs are exported toremovable media for transferring to another computer. Once on removable media, a job can beimported intoReel-Trak.
An entire job or any of its components may be imported using Reel-Trak. Only jobs, however,may be exported from Reel-Trak.
Exporting from Reel-Trak provides the user with the opportunity to safely email files with the .zcyextension (which is essentially an XML file).
To import a file in Reel-Trak
1. If importing from removable media, insert the media into the PC.
2. Start Reel-Trak.
3. Select File > Import... from the dialog menu bar.
A dialog similar in appearance to a typical Windows Explorer ® interface appears.
4. Browse to and select the file to import. The file to import may be any type of Cerberus file,including projects/jobs, or components. (Components include coiled tubing, reels, fluids,
jointed pipe, strings, wells, or wirelines.)
Ensure the file type is Cerberus File (*.zcx (Cerberus 10.0 or earlier) or *.zcy (Cerberus 10.5or later)).
5. Click Open.
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A tree-view dialog appears detailing the Files Selected for Import.
a. To de-select files so that they are not imported, move any or all of the Files Selectedfor Import to the Files Available for Import category on the left-hand side of this dia-log:
1. On the Files Selected for Import side of the dialog, click to select any ele-ment in the file hierarchy. When a category folder is selected (Components orProjects are the main folders), all folders/files subordinate to that category willbe moved.
2. Click the Remove [selected element(s)] button.
The selected elements are moved to the Files Available for Import categoryon the left-hand side of this dialog, indicating that they are not slated forimport, but that they are available.
3. To move any elements in the Files Available for Import category back to theFiles Selected for Import category, select the element and click the Select[selected element(s)] button.
6. Click Import [selected element(s)] to proceed.
7. The Cerberus Import/Export Utility popup appears to indicate completion of the import.
To export a job or m ult ip le jobs
The user may export jobs from one computer to another, either via removable media, the net-work the computer is connected to, if any, or through the Internet, if an Internet connection isavailable.
When exported, the job(s) MUST then be imported through the procedure outlined in Import-ing/Exporting a File on page 38.
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The Import ing a Fi le procedure MUST be used before Cerberus recognizes a job database. The database can
NOT be copied into the jobs directory using Windows File Manager or Windows Explorer.
1. If exporting to removable media, insert the media into the PC.
2. Start Reel-Trak.
3. Click File > Export... from the dialog menu bar.
The Select Jobs dialog appears. Select a job or a group of jobs and click OK.
A dialog similar in appearance to a typical Windows Explorer ® interface appears.
4. Navigate to the desired export file-path location.
5. If desired, enter a new name for the job/job group.
If the job is to retain the current name, proceed to the next step. Otherwise, enter a newname.
Ensure the file type is Cerberus File (*.zcx (Cerberus 10.0 or earlier) or *.zcy (Cerberus 10.5or later)).
6. Click Save.
The job/job group is exported to the desired location; a popup appears describing the file pathwhere the project is saved and the name of the saved project.
Deleting a JobUse caution when deleting jobs. When a job is deleted, the information cannot be recovered.
Do NOT delete a job via Windows Explorer. A job should only be deleted using this procedure in Cerberus. Oth-
erwise, Cerberus will indicate the job is still present and generate an error if a user tries to select and use that
job.
To... Do this...
Select a group of items that are next to
each other.
Click the first item, then hold down the
SHIFT key and click the last item.
Select multiple non-adjacent items. Hold down the CTRL key and click each
item.
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To delete a job
1. Start Reel-Trak.
2. Click Delete on the toolbar.
The Delete Jobs dialog appears.
3. Choose the job or jobs to delete.
4. Click OK.
5. Click Yes to confirm deleting the job.
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Setting Up a CT Job
Reel-Trak’s Job Setup tab is the launchpad for a Cerberus job where job components and param-eters such as the CT String and Reel are defined or edited. This panel/tab is used to configure aReel-Trak job for fatigue tracking, either in real-time or post-job. Wellsite geometry, as well as jobtype and job personnel, are configurable from this main panel.
To set up a CT job
1. Open the CT job (using one of the following methods):
a. From the Cerberus main menu, double-click an existing CT job from the left-hand panel.
b. From the Cerberus main menu, select the ReelTrak (Job Manager) button. .
1. Double-click a CT job from the Select a Job dialog.
2. Select the Job Setup tab.
c. From Reel-Trak’s menu bar, select File > Open Job.
d. To view existing jobs that use a particular string (and to open one of these), select the
Open using String Filter toolbar item .
From the resulting dialog, click the dropdown to view available strings and to select a CTstring.
2. If the Post Job Analysis tab is displayed when the job is opened, the job has already been
completed, and fatigue has been applied.
a. The user may review the fatigue applied during the job, and analysis of the health andnature of fatigue life used, and graphs of the data used to calculate fatigue.
OR
The user may “undo” the running of fatigue for a string via the String Editor (see PrintingString Data on page 290). In this scenario, the tracked fatigue for the job is removed fromthe string.
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3. If not already selected, select the Job Setup tab in Reel-Trak.
4. If the job is locked, note the following before proceeding:
If a job is complete, the job may not be unlocked. The only way to unlock a complete jobis to undo the job through String Editor. See Printing String Data on page 290 for addi-tional information.
The job must be unlocked in order to edit/set up parameters. The job may, however, be reviewed in theTrack Fatigue mode even if it is locked.
To unlock the job if i t is not com plete
• Click the “lock” icon in the upper right-hand corner of the interface to unlock the job.
OR
• Select File > Locked/Archived Status to use the Locked/Archived Status dialog
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to unlock the job.
5. Input data related to the job. Fields with associated red asterisks are required; others are
optional. Required fields are needed for fatigue to be successfully tracked.
Not selecting a String or Reel does not prevent the job from being saved.
Personnel must have a role selected in order to be saved.
a. Client (Company):
• Use the dropdown to select an existing client/company.
• To input and save client/company information on a related data-input form, click theClient Data hyperlink.
OR
Select Job Setup > Client Data from the menu bar.
b. *String:
• To select an existing string or create a new string via the Select a String dialog, click
the Folder icon associated with the String field.
OR
Select Job Setup > String from the menu bar.
• Click the String Editor icon to access the String Editor (see Using the String Editor
on page 263).
• To cut, reverse, or splice a string prior to the initiation of fatigue tracking, select one ofthe String Services. When fatigue tracking has begun and the job is locked, thesetools become disabled. (see String Services on page 316 for more information).
If the String field is empty, clicking the String Editor icon accesses the Select a String dialog.
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c. *Reel:
• To select an existing reel or to create a new reel via the Select a Reel dialog, click
the Folder icon associated with the Reel field.
OR
Select Job Setup > Reel from the menu bar.
• Click the Reel Editor icon to access the Reel Editor (see Usi