Specifications

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NOTE: If operating the Bloodhound for any significant time without the air filter, dust and dirt will accumulate

within the Bloodhound case and onto the electronic printed circuit boards. This dust and dirt can be somewhat

conductive and can cause erratic behavior within the system. In extreme cases of weather change, humidity

can accumulate and cause the dust to become a fine mud and adhere to the surface of the printed circuit

boards. Any significant dust and dirt within the Bloodhound case found during repair or replacement means

that the unit was run for a length of time without this critical filter and will void the warranty or incur additional

charges for cleaning.

B. Ethernet Connectivity

Above the air inlet there is one or more RJ45 Ethernet connector(s). These connectors hook into a multi-port

Ethernet network and operates using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) services, which are the

most common type of network to date. After the Bloodhound has a successful DHCP inquiry and setup, the IP

(Internet Protocol) addres will scroll by on the lower right hand of the LCD screen.

Once a IP address has been assigned to the Bloodhound connection, the Bloodhound will listen for an

incoming TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) connection on the assigned IP address and port 23. The iBall

Instruments Gas Chart Program can also use this Ethernet connection to connect to the Bloodhound. This IP

number can be found on the lower right hand side of the LCD as it scrolls.

The best type of connection is if the user is at a drilling site that has Ethernet connectivity, such as a satellite

connection. This is the best way for the Bloodhound system to connect to the Internet Database Servers at the

iBall Data Center. Connection to iBall’s Data Center allows for transmission of real time data to any internet-

connected computer, and also allows for technicians to remotely diagnose, adjust, reprogram, or maintain the

instrument.

When there is a successful connection to the Bloodhound, and the Bloodhound has received its first command

from the server or software, the lower right hand corner of the LCD will display ETHERNET and a connection

timer. This is to show the user that there is a good connection to the iBall Server System.

C. 3G Cellular Radio Connection

On the side of the case there is a SMA antenna connection for the wireless 3G Cellular modem that provides

internet connectivity when the local rig cannot supply one. This allows the Bloodhound to connect to the iBall

Data Center for transmission of real time data and also allows remote technicians to diagnose, adjust,

reprogram, or maintain the equipment. In order for the 3G modem to operate the antenna has to be attached

to the SMA connector.

The user can monitor the connection of the 3G modem by viewing the lower right hand corner of the LCD

screen. It is important to watch for the RSSI messages. The RSSI stands for Received Signal Strength

Indicator and goes from 0 to 100%.

802.11 Wireless connection. If the 3G Cellular Radio is being utilized for connection to the Internet, the

Bloodhound will also supply a local 802.11 WiFi Connection for laptops, computers, or other wireless device.

The password for the WiFi connection is printed and located on the front face panel of the Bloodhound.