Description
Features – Digital Dial Logger Software for Wireline & Drilling
- Monitor digital dial weight, depth, and line speed in real time
- Works with Reliable Scale DD Series* and Model 865
- Log time-stamped data to spreadsheet compatible files
- Live gauge and digital readouts with scrolling trend charts
- Available in English and Spanish
- Microsoft Windows® based application
* Some existing DD Series devices may need to be upgraded to work with DD-Logger
Product Details & Industry Applications
DD-Logger 2 digital dial software is built for wireline, drilling, and well-service operations where accurate, time-based weight data is critical. Working alongside digital dial weight indicators, DD-Logger turns live weight, depth, and line speed readings into logged, time-stamped data that can be reviewed during operations or analyzed after the job is complete.
In wireline and drilling environments, operators often rely on the dial reading alone. DD-Logger adds a second layer by recording the full history, allowing engineers and supervisors to review trends, verify events, and diagnose issues that are not visible from an instantaneous reading. This makes it especially valuable for depth correlation, tool deployment analysis, and post-job reporting.
The software connects directly to compatible digital dial indicators, including the DD Series and Model 865, capturing weight, depth, and speed without adding mechanical complexity or requiring additional field hardware. Because DD-Logger is a Windows application, it fits naturally into existing wireline units, drilling cabins, and control rooms where digital instrumentation is already in use.
Version 2 pairs a live circular gauge and large digital readouts with scrolling trend charts, so the current value and its recent history are visible at a glance. Logging can run continuously or on a set interval, and the recorded values match what the operator sees on the indicator. Data is saved in a spreadsheet compatible format for engineering review, compliance documentation, or customer reporting, and the interface is available in English and Spanish.
Key Capabilities
- Real-time weight, depth, and line speed from compatible digital indicators
- Live gauge and large digital readouts with scrolling trend charts
- Time-stamped data capture that matches the operator display
- Continuous or interval-based logging modes
- Spreadsheet compatible files for reports, diagnostics, or engineering review
- Works with DD Series digital dials and the Model 865 indicator
- English and Spanish interface and help
Industry Applications
DD-Logger 2 digital dial software is optimized for energy-sector workflows where historical weight data improves safety, accuracy, and decision-making:
- Wireline Logging & Intervention
Record line weight, depth, and speed throughout deployments and retrievals to support depth correlation, tool behavior analysis, and post-job reporting. - Drilling Operations
Capture hook load and related weight trends during drilling activities to identify abnormal conditions or operational changes. - Well Servicing & Workovers
Maintain detailed weight records during tool handling, intervention, and maintenance operations. - Engineering & Diagnostics
Use logged data to troubleshoot equipment performance, verify operational sequences, and support engineering evaluations. - Client & Regulatory Reporting
Provide documented, time-based weight records rather than relying solely on manual readings or operator notes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What indicators does DD-Logger work with?
DD-Logger works with supported digital dial indicators, including the DD Series and Model 865, capturing data from your existing measurement systems.
Does DD-Logger replace the digital dial indicator?
No. DD-Logger complements the digital dial indicator by adding data logging and analysis, while the indicator continues to provide the real-time display.
What type of data is recorded?
The software records time-stamped weight, depth, and line speed values, enabling review of trends, events, and operational behavior.
Is it intended for wireline use specifically?
Yes. DD-Logger is designed primarily for wireline, drilling, and well-service environments where logged weight data adds operational value.
Why Choose the DD-Logger Digital Dial Logger Software?
DD-Logger 2 offers a practical blend of clear real-time display, flexible logging, and dependable data handling. Whether you are monitoring drilling weights, line tension, depth, or speed, seeing the current reading on a gauge and digital readout while the software records the full history makes it especially valuable for operators and engineers who need both immediate feedback and long-term recordkeeping.
This combination of clear visualization, flexible logging, and reliable file output makes DD-Logger a strong choice for both oilfield and general industrial applications where logged weight data informs operational decisions and safety protocols.
Downloads
DD-Logger 2 Demo
