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Plunger velocity sensor

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How does the Sasquatch calculate and use the Kinetic Energy?

Fast plungers cause dangerous hard impacts at surface. The magnitude of the impact is not based on velocity of the plunger alone. To properly monitor and control a plunger well and align with the API 11PL standard, you must monitor Kinetic Energy (KE). API 11PL In June 2020, a new…

Installation
Operation
Aug 21, 2020
How do I get arrival, velocity, and kinetic energy data from from Sasquatch?

The Sasquatch calculates the surface velocity of the plunger on each arrival event. This is stored in a log with the latest value being available at the head of the log. As new arrivals come in, older entries are all pushed down. When the log is full, the oldest entry…

Integration
Features
Aug 21, 2020
How are ELAPSED TIME or date/time values stored in Modbus registers in ETC controllers and sensors?

ETC controllers that support Modbus have multiple options for storing date/time as well as elapsed time. This allows you to configure our products to work best with your Modbus drivers and SCADA system. Elapsed Time Values Elapsed time values are used for timers or settings that do not contain a…

Integration
Features
Aug 21, 2020
How do I mount the Sasquatch?

The Sasquatch uses Geomagnetic Sensing to capture waveforms as the plunger passes by each of the sensors. The more complete the waveforms are and then less interference there is, the better the velocity reading will be. Mounting Location The Sasquatch should be mounted as low on the lubricator as possible…

Installation
Aug 21, 2020
How does the Sasquatch work?

The Sasquatch uses the same Geomagnetic Sensing Technology that is found in the Cyclops. Instead of having a single eye, Sasquatch has 2 eyes and a bigger footprint (Get it… Bigfoot…. Sasquatch). Patents Arrival Detection The Sasquatch by default will take magnetic readings and apply a filter to remove the…

Integration
Operation
Features
Aug 20, 2020
What are the model/part numbers for ETC products?

Each product that ETC manufacturers has a unique model number comprised of: Product Family Product Type Unique Variant Controllers The following is a list of current and obsolete ETC controllers: Product Brand Part Number ALiEn2 Lite ETC ET-12001-0321-1103 ALiEn2 ETC ET-12001-0121-0001 ALiEn2 Expert ETC ET-12001-0221-0002 DefinitiveCommander Definitive ET-12001-0121-0201 Definitive ExpertSupreme…

Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Aug 7, 2020

Downloads

Latest current versions

Software

Sasquatch Firmware v1.2.0
1.2.0
Dec 10, 2019
Sasquatch Release Notes

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Manuals

Sasquatch User's Manual v5
5
Mar 31, 2021
Plunger Velocity Diagnostic Kit Setup Manual v1
1
Sasquatch Installation Guide v1
1

Application Notes

Installation and Integration Best Practices Application Note v1
1
Jun 15, 2017
Integration with ROC Controllers Application Note v1
1
Jul 10, 2016
Sasquatch Application Note v1
1
Jul 10, 2016
Integration with ABB Controllers Application Note v1
1
Jul 10, 2016

Certification Documents

Sasquatch Zone 0 (Div 1) Hazardous Locations Certification
Dec 26, 2016
Sasquatch Zone 2 (Div 2) Hazardous Locations Certification
Dec 22, 2016
Sasquatch Zone 0 (Div 1) Control Drawing
1
Feb 5, 2016

Drawings

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Other Resources

ETC Velocity Sensor Case Study
Plunger Lift System Brochure

Legacy versions

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