The Directional Probe Tube is a key downhole tool within the Measurement While Drilling (MWD) system, responsible for precisely sensing and recording the wellbore's spatial orientation and motion.

Core Functions
Directional Surveying: Accurately measures critical steering parameters such as Wellbore Inclination, Azimuth, and Gravity/Magnetic Toolface.
Data Storage & Transmission: Features a built-in 64MB memory and uses an RS485 bus for data communication and connecting external tools.
Hardware Configuration
Core Sensors
Equipped with a 3-axis High-Temperature Fluxgate Magnetometer and a 3-axis High-Temperature Accelerometer, ensuring high accuracy and reliability in high-temperature environments.
Extended Monitoring
Includes a vibration sensor to monitor dynamics such as RPM and Stick-Slip.
Advanced Manufacturing
The circuit is built using full-metal encapsulated high-temperature Multi-Chip Module (MCM) technology and mounted with high-strength screws for robust durability.
Specification Parameters
|
Parameter |
Measurement Range |
Accuracy |
|
Inclination |
0~180° |
±0.1° |
|
Azimuth |
5≤INC<10° |
2° |
|
10≤INC<80° |
1° |
|
|
INC≥80° |
0.5° |
|
|
Toolface-Gravity |
0~360° |
±0.5° |
|
Toolface-Magnetic |
0~360° |
±0.5° |
|
Gravity Sum (GT) |
0~2.000g |
±0.002g |
|
Terrestrial Magnetic Field (TMF) |
0~1Gauss |
0.003Gauss |
|
Temperature |
-40~210℃ |
±1℃ |
|
Rotation Measurement |
0~400rpm |
±5rpm |
|
DC Input Voltage Range |
+22~+40V |
|
|
Power Dissipation |
<1W (excluding shock and vibration measurement module) |
|
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Communication Interface |
RS485 |
|
|
Baud Rate |
115200bps |
|
|
Memory Capacity |
64MB |
|
|
Tool Outer Diameter (O.D.) |
47.6mm |
|
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Random Vibration |
20g RMS, 50-1000Hz, Random |
|
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Mechanical Shock |
1000g, 0.5ms, half-sine |
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Operating Temperature |
-40~+200℃ |
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Survival Temperature |
-40~+210℃ |
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