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DeviGyro™ OVERSHOT XPRESS & OX MINI

Surveying in the diamond drilling process

Up to 100m/min continuous survey speed

Precise repeatability at all angles

  • The OX technology is fantastic! 

    Comprehensive surveying without interrupting the drilling process, driving overall production up and the cost per meter down for our clients

    Geoff Muir

    Managing Director, Australian Underground Drilling

  • The DeviGyro OX has proven that overshot surveying does not need to 'weigh' down the drilling process, both literally and figuratively. 

    Driller-operated overshot surveying with the OX has taken the industry by storm, giving the drillers the power to save time and achieve higher-quality data while doing so.

    Sarah Byrnes-Coulombe

    Area Manager, SurveyTECH Instruments & Services

      Dimensions
      Running gear

      Length

      1230mm / 48.4in

      DeviGyro sensor

      Length

      140mm / 5.5in


      Weight

      0.2kg / 0.4lbs

      Overshot Xpress (OX)

      Weight

      10.5kg / 23.1bs

      OX MINI

      Weight

      7.4kg / 16.3lbs

      Specifications

      Pressure (bar/psi)

      300bar / 4350psi 


      Temperature range

      -20°C - 60°C / -4°F - 140°F 


      Azimuth accuracy

      ±0.1°/100m


      Typical positional accuracy

      0.2%


      Inclination accuracy

      ±0.1°* 


      Tool face accuracy

      ±0.2°* 


      Azimuth range

      0°-360° 


      Inclination range

      -90° - +90° 


      Temperature

      Recorded 


      Survey mode

      Continuous or multi-shot 


      Survey speed

      Up to 100m/min 


      Affected by magnetics

      No 


      Memory

      6h 40min 


      Data communication

      Wireless

      Compatible sizes
      Overshot Xpress (OX)

      NWL, HWL & PWL 

      OX MINI

      BWL, NWL 

      Battery
      Battery type

      1x CR 123a

      Battery capacity, continuous use

      24 hours

      Handheld device
      Device

      Type

      Android Smartphone


      Software

      DeviGyro App

      Battery

      Battery capacity, continuous use

      15 hours


      Battery type

      Lithium


      IP rating

      IP68

      *Calibrated for temperature range -10°C to 60°C

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        Frequently asked questions

        What is the contingency plan for a stuck tube?

        The shear pin we use in the OX and OX Mini assembly is designed to break under a specific amount of pressure (approx. shear strength 17,5 kN). Preventing the risk of having to cut the wireline and leave the tool down the hole if the tube is stuck. Only the latch unit of the OX will remain in the hole when this pin breaks. The survey can still be completed also.


        Can you run a survey without retrieving the core tube?

        Yes. Though for this process we recommend using the spear cap (provided in OX kit) or removing the overshot latch unit prior to doing so, to mitigate the risk of accidentally latching to the tube.

        What drilling applications is the DeviGyro OX Mini suited for?

        The DeviGyro OX Mini is a purpose-built overshot surveying solution for B and N-size diamond core drilling applications.

        How long does it take to survey a 100m drill hole with the DeviGyro Overshot Xpress (OX) and OX Mini?

        Assuming a moderate average survey speed of approx. 60m/min, a 100m survey takes about 4 minutes. A key point here is that by running the OX when retrieving core, surveying becomes part of the drilling cycle and therefore survey time does not interrupt drilling productivity.

        Does the DeviGyro OX Mini support ADE (Automatic Depth Estimation) Mode?

        Yes, ADE Mode is available with all DeviGyro survey solutions including the OX Mini. Simply conduct the latest update of the DeviGyro App, and you will have ADE mode as an option to select from.

        Why aren’t H and P-size centralizers available for the DeviGyro OX Mini?

        The DeviGyro OX Mini is designed specifically for surveying and retrieving core tubes in B and N-size drill rods only. The small design of the OX Mini assembly does not support the weights associated with larger core tubes. The DeviGyro Overshot Xpress (OX) survey solution on the other hand is designed specifically for surveying and retrieving core tubes in N, H and P- size rods. Capable of pulling heavier tubes such as H and P-size.

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