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ETC plunger lift controllers have a bootloader and separate firmware image that is used when it comes to programming them with a new version of software. This allows users to erase the firmware and replace it with a newer version or a release with a different feature set. What You…

ALiEn2 plunger lift controllers contain software that actively monitors the attached battery to determine when to go into a low battery shutdown to ensure the controller can perform critical operations and safely shut down. Battery Monitor Operation Low Battery If 6 successive battery samples are below 5.5 V, the controller…

Once an ALiEn2 controller is installed in the field and hooked up to the solar panel through the charger built into the controller, it will be automatically maintained. If however spare batteries or controllers with batteries are stored for more than a few months, the batteries should be charged periodically.

The plunger lift controller has a built in battery charger that uses the provided solar panel to recharge the battery. If for any reason, an approved battery does need to be charged (ie: loss of solar power source), ETC has built an inexpensive wall charger that falls within the battery…

The AliEn2 Expert comes with 2 analog inputs that are used to connect pressure transducers. These by default are used for Line Pressure and Casing Pressure. While you can decide to use Tubing Pressure instead of Line Pressure, you will need both if you wish to use Load Factor. You…

Vision Device Management is a tool provided by ETC that allows you to interact with our controls and sensors. Video Tutorial Connectivity First make sure that you have established a path of connectivity to the device. Serial If connecting to a controller or Sasquatch, plug in cable from a serial…

All pressure inputs work generally the same way. This article discusses how to install, enable, and configure pressure switches or sensors. WHAT YOU NEED Before getting started, make sure you have: ALiEn2 or ALiEn2 Expert Plunger Lift Controller Pressure Transducer or Pressure Switch Install Pressure Device Pressure Switch Connections A…

ETC Sensors have a unique technology embedded in them called Geomagnetic Sensing that monitors the Earth’s magnetic field in real time and then reacts to anomalies caused by ferrous metals found in plungers. By connecting Vision, we can see the changes to the magnetic field in real time. What You…

Load factor is a built in feature that allows you to open the well based on it’s ability to lift the fluid at the bottom of the well bore. What is Load Factor? Load Factor is the ratio of Fluid Pressure to Lift Pressure which is used to determine when…

Geomagnetic sensing is a technology that uses a magnetometer and a microprocessor to read the Earth’s magnetic field and look for changes in the field over time to detect an event. This technology is used in both the Cyclops and Sasquatch sensors. Video Overview Benefits of geomagnetic sensing There are…

The ALiEn2 line of controllers are designed to be ultra low powered, which does restrict the type of pressure transducer that can be powered and read. Please see the sections below for more details. Single Pressure Transducer A single pressure transducer is used for reading casing, line, or tubing pressure….

ETC sensors are used in a number of different geographical locations with different standards for wire and connector. As well, in some cases, the cable must be sealed to prevent the propagation of gas. For these reasons, we have chosen not to include a wiring kit with a connector.