Anthelion Systems, Torque Turn FAQ



	Last update: Thursday, May 17, 2007 01:26:05 PM
	TORQUE TURN

	What is torque? What is a torque turn monitoring system? What is Torque View™? What is included in the full package for Torque View™? Can I use Torque View™ offshore? What is the operating system used in Torque View™?

	Question: What is torque? Answer: Torque is: a force that produces or tends to produce rotation or torsion; a turning or twisting force

	Question: What is a torque turn monitoring system? Answer: A Torque Monitoring System is a system that is used to measure the torque and turn values when making up connections (Casing, Tubular, & Drill Pipe). The torque and turn values are important because enough force must be used to connect the pipes completely without damaging the pipe or leaving room for leaks.

	Question: What is Torque View™? Answer: Torque View™ is a computerized torque turn monitoring system that is based in Windows XP/2000. It was designed specifically for Windows environments and is compliant with all Windows products. The Torque View™ software was designed to run in the background to minimize the performance impact on other applications that are running.

	Question: What is included in the full package for Torque View™? Answer: When you purchase the full Torque View™ package you will receive the Torque View™ Remote Box, your choice of a PC/Industrial/Laptop computer, a load cell, an optical encoder, all necessary cables, the Torque View™ Program, and the Remote Operator Display Box.

	Question: Can I use Torque View™ offshore? Answer: Torque View™, itself, is not suitable for offshore or hazardous environments, but Torque View™ X is designed for such conditions. Torque View™ X combines a Windows based industrial computer, keyboard, mouse, and the Torque View™ program all in one enclosure to make it easy and convenient to use offshore. The enclosure used for Torque View™ X is a Class l, Dev ll standard in order to withstand hazardous environments.

	Question: What is the operating system used in Torque View™? Answer: Torque View™ uses Windows XP/2000 as its operating system. It is the first to be based in Windows XP/2000.