RapidVu Software

Oilfield Job Monitoring Software from Rapidlogger Systems

RapidVu is the Windows PC program that goes with every Rapidlogger unit. It connects to the hardware over Ethernet, WiFi or a serial link, shows the job live as traces and dials, replays recorded jobs and prepares the job report. It can also connect to hardware from other providers, read WITS and MODBUS streams, read data from a file, and connect to Rapidlogger and third-party OPC servers. The PC is optional: the Rapidlogger records the whole job on its own, and RapidVu is needed only for live viewing, playback and reports.

Who uses it

Service company operators in the cab, engineers preparing cementing, frac, coiled tubing and slickline job reports, drillers and tool pushers on touch screens, and office staff who want to watch a job remotely over the cloud data link.

Protocols and capabilities

RapidVu software protocols and capabilities include OPC, MODBUS, WITS, ASCII, CAN and Excel. The OPC, Modbus and WITS options exchange Rapidlogger device data with rig computers and PLCs and were developed with communication flexibility in mind. The data interface also allows communication via ASCII stream protocols and CAN interfaces, and export of data to Excel is supported.

Operating modes

Coiled tubing mode:

The system measures, displays and records depth, speed, weight, wellhead pressure, circulating pressure and other parameters.

Slickline mode:

The system measures, displays and records depth, line tension, wellhead pressure and more, and can correct the depth for line stretch and thermal expansion.

Pump truck mode:

On a cementing, fracturing or acid pump the system measures, displays and records pump pressure, pump rate, inlet pressure and more.

RapidHub and the OPC data gateway

RapidHub connects up to 16 Rapidlogger units on the same network into one data stream for RapidVu, so a frac fleet or a multi-unit rig shows on one screen (Tech Note 52). The Rapidlogger OPC data gateway lets multiple clients send and receive data to a single OPC server via ASCII protocols at up to 10 Hz, reconnects automatically if the link or the server restarts, and is used to interface Rapidlogger and third-party systems to client rig computers. A standalone Rapidlogger OPC server is available as an option.

Requirements and licensing

RapidVu runs on Windows 7, 8 and 10 and displays best at 1280 x 1024 or higher. The software ships on the flash drive with every unit and updates are a free download. One permanent license is needed per Rapidlogger unit; extended features are activated with a license key (Tech Note 21). Free RapidVu apps for Android and iPhone show the live job on a phone or tablet.