| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Name | M/D Totco 219255-001 Drillers Calibration Switch Box |
| Brand | M/D Totco Instrumentation |
| Product Type | Drillers Calibration Switch Box |
| Part Number | 219255-001 |
| Voltage Rating | 10 VDC |
| Current Rating | 100 mA Max. |
| Additional Part No. | 219273-002 |
| Description | Switch, MD Totco, 219255001, Calibration Box, W/LED |
| CR | VC |
| Country of Origin | Made in USA |
| Weight | 400 gm |
What is the Drillers Calibration Switch Box?
The M/D Totco 219255-001 is a calibration switch box employed by drillers to control and test different sensor signals in the drilling control systems. It assists in ensuring accurate and calibrated readings from weight, torque, or pressure sensors prior to or during drilling operations.
Intended for application with M/D Totco instrumentation systems, the switch box is a central interface to test or mimic sensor outputs. This assists drillers in identifying discrepancies or failures early on, avoiding expensive mistakes later.
Key Features:
• Durable Construction: Constructed to withstand the harsh environment of drilling rigs, such as exposure to vibration, temperature extremes, and dust.
• Easy-to-Use Controls: Straightforward toggle and rotary switches for simple calibration without software or extensive training requirements.
• Simulation Accuracy: Permits accurate simulation of sensor signals to ensure the correct system reaction.
• Ease of Integration: Made to blend easily with any M/D Totco monitoring systems and sensors.
• Space Economy: Convenient to mount in drill cabins or control rooms without consuming unnecessary space.
Applications:
The 219255-001 Calibration Switch Box finds wide application in:
• Oil and Gas Drilling Rigs: Verifies the accuracy of real-time data from weight indicators, pressure gauges, and torque sensors.
• Calibration Procedures: Enables technicians to mimic different loads in order to ensure instrumentation operates as anticipated.
• Training Scenarios: Facilitates the instruction of new operators to read system responses and conduct system checks.
• Maintenance Routines: Enables preventive component testing to identify early indication of wear or failure.
Why It Matters in Drilling Operations
With unreliable sensor information, operators run the risk of misinterpreting well conditions and making poor decisions and contributing to operational failure. The calibration switch box keeps all instrumentation reliable and accurate, promoting safety and efficiency.
Having access to a tool such as the M/D Totco Calibration Switch Box is important so that drilling crews can have a high level of operating integrity, eliminate unplanned downtime, and enhance long-term asset performance.
