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Register here Sign inAs a descendant of the BlackBox™ Eclipse drilling dynamics memory-mode logging tool, M/D Totco's™ BlackBox Eclipse II downhole measurement tool offers additional features such as increased accuracy, higher resolution, and higher frequency continuous sampling. The BlackBox Eclipse II tool is deployed in a BlackBox carrier sub, allowing for flexible placement in the bottomhole assembly or the drillstring. The tool captures an array of measurements, which includes multi-axis vibration, temperature, and rotation. Analysis of the high-frequency downhole data allows for improvements in drilling efficiency, and the BlackBox Eclipse II tool can help deliver custom solutions to drilling challenges by maximizing performance and reducing well delivery costs.
Features and Benefits
- Flexible deployment options—carrier sub sizes range from 4.75- to 9.5-in. OD
- Allows for various data-collection techniques
- Gyro RPM sensors
- Provides accurate data at all speeds and with all carrier sub sizes
- Three-axis vibration measurement
- Captures detailed downhole behavior
- Continuous, high-frequency data capture
- Provides greater accuracy for analysis
- Field-replaceable electronics
- Minimizes tool downtime
- Delayed start features
- Conserves battery life
Sensor measurement and accuracy
Three-axis vibration (XYZ-axis) | -200 to +200G ( ±1G) |
RPM | -1,200 to 1,200 RPM ( ±5 RPM) |
Temperature | -40 to 302°F (-40 to 150°C) (±6°F/3°C) |
General specifications
Material | High-strength steel alloy |
Rated pressure | 20,000 psi |
Rated temperature | 302°F |
Battery life | 120 hr, optional delayed start* |
Memory storage | 8 GB |
*Results may vary with configuration
Data rate
Continuous data rate | 1,500 Hz high G accels 100 Hz low G accels, RPM, temperature |
Data representation | Statistical max, min, mean, and RMS |

BlackBox Eclipse II installed in the bottomhole assembly or the drillstring.