DDS-250

DDS-250 – Downhole Shuttle

PRODUCT DETAILS

The DDS-250 is a four-channel, digital downhole shuttle, specializing in multi-level, real-time, continuous, high-definition seismic acquisition.

Features

  • 24-bit x four-channel digitizer in each shuttle
  • Ultra low-noise digitizer enables recording of low-amplitude microseismic events
  • Slim hole shuttle 2.50 inch OD – less than 63 mm
  • 3C or 4C Sensor Packages available
  • 3C tri-axis orthogonal geophone
  • 4C tri-axis orthogonal geophone and hydrophone
  • Dual-element OMNI 2400 high-output geophone sensors
  • Deepender 5000 hydrophone model for four-component recording
  • Solid-machined titanium shuttle body minimizes mechanical resonance
  • High-resolution and high-frequency recording
  • Selectable open-close motor control for each shuttle
  • Special power boost operation control
  • Direct connection sub arrays, armored wireline
  • Flexible or rigid interconnects may be connected back-to-back to form longer intervals
  • Maximum distance between DDS-250 devices is 50 meters
  • Maximum temperature rating 150°C
  • Maximum pressure rating 20,000 psi
  • Up to 32 four-component levels per well deployment

Mechanical Specifications

Outside Diameter
63 mm (2.50 in.)
Length
157 cm (62 in.)
Tool Weight
18 kg (40 lbs.)
Anchoring System
Electromechanical in each Shuttle
Anchoring-to-Weight Ratio
10:1 @ 45° angle
Anchoring Motor Power
24 VDC per Shuttle constant 0.5 Amp
Time-to-Anchor
~30 seconds per shuttle @ 6″
Tool Anchoring Range
102–305 mm (4-12 inch)
Points of Contact
3 points, plus Anchor Arm
First Mechanical Tool Resonance
> 650 Hz
Sensor Package
3C with dual-element OMNI-2400
Interconnect Options
Rigid Tubing (stainless steel) 3m, 6m, 9m Flexible Armored WirelineCable 9m, 12m, 15m, 20m
Maximum Temperature Rating
150°C
Maximum Pressure Rating
20,000 psi

DDS-250 4-ch x 24-bit DIGITIZER SPECIFICATIONS

Sampling Rates
¼, ½, 1, 2, and 4 ms
Pre-Amplifier Gains
0 dB, 8 dB, 19 dB, 31 dB
Equivalent Noise @ 2 ms
1.590 μvolts rms, 0.674 μvolts rms, 0.264 μvolts rms, 0.176 μvolts rms
Maximum Input Signal
1.590 vrms, 0.635 vrms, 0.187 vrms, 0.045 vrms
Gain Accuracy
< 1%
Frequency Response
3 to 1.6 KHz
Anti-Alias Filter
80% Nyquist
Instantaneous Dynamic Range
120 dB
Cross-Feed Isolation
> 100 dB
THD
0.0018%
System Timing Accuracy
Better than 1 PPM