Pioneers of Source Controllers
ION's Pelton group pioneered source control technology when the Vibroseis energy source method was first introduced in the late 1960s. That same spirit of innovation continues today with the industry standard-setting Vib Pro and Shot Pro II source controllers.
Pelton's source controllers deliver improved crew productivity, maximum safety and enhanced seismic images. Their ability to work with almost all recording systems, vibrators and detonators also makes them the most versatile source control systems in the industry.
Vib Pro - Accurate Vibrator Sweeps for all Environments
ION's Vib Pro, with its field proven reliability and ability to generate fast and accurate sweeps, whether operating in sand or hard surface environments, sets the standard for vibrator source controllers in the industry today. It remains the most used controller in the industry.
Vib Pro's system architecture supports reliable, highly productive operations. Specific features of the system's architecture and telemetry system enable:
- Telemetry data to be transmitted reliably
- PSS (Post Sweep Service) data to be retransmitted to overcome obstructions and user errors
- Contractors to manage multiple vibrator fleet operations
- Parameters to be configured from the recording truck
Vib Pro features enable seismic contractors to generate the highly accurate source signatures demanded by oil & gas companies in order to deliver seismic images of the highest quality. Key product features include:
- Digital control for improved force and phase locking
- Capabilities to download and generate custom sweeps
- Integrated GPS for navigation and source location confirmation
Shot Pro II - Improved Dynamite Crew Productivity with Maximum Safety
Shot Pro II is ION's latest source control system for dynamite surveys. It is designed to eliminate misfires, ensuring improved productivity, lower crew operating costs and maximum safety for seismic crew personnel. Key product features include:
- Encrypted fire commands and electric impulse protection to ensure safe detonation of the desired shot hole
- Precise synchronization and detection of the detonation, along with confirmation of the detonation and up-hole signals
- PFS (Post-Fire Service) messages are transmitted automatically to the recording system
- Storage capability of the PFS data minimizes downtime in areas where the detonation signal can be received, but the radio signal is too weak to transmit the PFS data back to the recorder
- Built-in Global Positioning System (GPS) for shot positioning and navigation to shot holes
