Sercel Courses Offered
Sercel Marine Training
Seal System Course
Sercel has three different Seal courses available to better answer you needs : Seal Intensive, Seal Extended and Seal Advanced
Both Seal Extended and Seal Intensive courses cover all aspects of the data acquisition chain; from our latest streamer technology, to the intuitive architecture of our Seal System software. With strict Quality Control measures at the forefront, also of importance are the online capability, attention to detail, and the seamless integration of the QC package. Those completing this course will leave with a comprehensive understanding of the operation and intricacies of our entire marine system.
Location: Seal Intensive course is held in Nantes, please
see the training schedule below. Seal Extended course is also held in Nantes,
on special request only. Please contact us for further details.
Duration: One week for the Seal Intensive, two weeks for the
Seal Extended
The Seal Advanced course is particularly intended to Seal system experimented trainees.Through advanced system configurations, this training will enable Seal users to become completely autonomous within a week. Content include system and streamer troubleshooting and repair processes, advanced training on SQC Pro and description of sensor and instrument tests. Trainees may also take the opportunity to tackle issues already experimented onboard in a Q/A exchange with the instructor.
Location: This course is held in Nantes on special request,
please contact us for further details.
Duration: One week
SYNTRAK 24 Bit Operations Training
Sercel offers 24 Bit SYNTRAK MSTS (Multi-Streamer Telemetry Systems) training for streamers and OBC. These courses
begin with basic data acquisition theory and progress to Multi-Streamer Telemetry System operation. Other topics include
system hardware description, setup, software configuration, parameter entry, and data quality control. Troubleshooting
is performed on the third day, with bugs placed in the system for students to locate.
Location: These courses are taught in English and available
only in our Houston location, on special request.
Duration: 3 days
GCS90 Gun Controller System Course
The GCS90 Gun Controller System course is a one-day module that can be added
as a fourth day of instruction to any 3-day operations course. This course
begins with basic seismic source control theory and progresses to system toubleshooting
and
repair. Other topics include system configuration, hardware description, setup
and software installation and parameter entry.
Location: This course is taught in English and available only
in our Houston location, on special request.
Duration: 1 day
Guardian® Basic Cable Maintenance Course
This Basic Cable Maintenance course aims to equip the candidates with the skills to fault find Guardian® cables and undertake a
range of the most basic repair tasks. The course is a combination of theory and practical sessions, with candidates given ample
opportunity to practice the repairs for themselves.
Duration: 6 days of 10 hours each
Guardian® Advanced Cable Maintenance Course
This advanced Guardian® Cable Maintenance course aims to build on the skills
acquired during the basic cable maintenance course, and to equip the students
with the skills to undertake any repair task on their Guardian® solid cable.
Duration: 6 days of 10 hours each
Marine Sources Training
The Marine Sources training can be organized at the user's convenience for
G. GUN, Mini G. GUN, Parallel Cluster Assembly, GI GUN, Mini GI and S15.
This course emphasizes the ease of use and maintenance of Sercel marine Sources.
The workshop also includes test in a dedicated pool where air guns can be fired.
Location: This course is held at Sercel Marine Sources Division
in Toulon (South of France).
Duration: 1 day
Please contact Sercel MSD at sales.msd@sercel.fr
or Tel: +33 4 94 21 69 92
For further assistance, please feel free to contact Sercel's Customer Department :
Eastern Hemisphere Hot-Line : (33) 2 40 30 59 59 (OR) customer.support@Sercel.fr
Western Hemisphere Hot-Line : (1) 281 492 6688 (OR) training.hou@Sercelus.com
Sercel Land Training
428XL Fully Integrated Data Acquisition System
This training starts by a knowledge improvement on the Seismic Areal Network taking into account all the technical solutions for Detours (Wireless solutions with LRU, WRU, Laser, Fiber Optic, cable with or without DSU/FDU, snaking, etc…).The trainee will receive the know-how to define the optimum Vibrator Electronic (VE432) parameters for vibroseismic operation (slip-Sweep, flip-flop, Navigation, Guidance, etc…). The training is completed by an introduction to Sercel Quality Control tools (Signal Graphic Analyzer and the eSQC-Pro). Also included is the practice on the new Graphic User Interface and 428XL. At the completion of the course, the trainee will be proficient to maximize the performance potential of the 428XL System.
Location : This course is taught in Nantes, Houston or Dubai,
please contact Sercel Customer Support in Nantes or in Houston for further information.
Duration : maximum 3 weeks.
408UL Fully Integrated Data Acquisition System
The 408UL course presentation is laid out in specific course modules. From the Seismic Areal Network descriptions to more classical
topics, these modules allow to minimize the amount of retraining for personnel already familiar with the SN388 Acquisition System by
offering a tailor-made course. At the completion of the course, the trainee will be proficient to maximize the performance potential of
the 408UL System, including the CMXL central unit.
Duration: According to the chosen modules, maximum 3 weeks
Nomad vibrators - Technician Training
The Nomad course has been developped especially for vibrator technicians.
The training starts by a review of hydraulic, mechanical and electricity basics.
These fundamentals are used to explain every aspects of the Nomad vibrator,
like lift, vibrating and drive circuits, multiplexed electricity circuit and
maintenance operations.
Sercel owns all the licenses to complete Volvo or Caterpillar engine diagnostic.
Trainees will apply their knowledge trough practical exercises on Nomad vibrator:
hydraulic adjustments, replacement of mass seals, breakdown simulations.
Location: This course is taught in Saint-Gaudens on request,
please contact Sercel Customer Support in Saint-Gaudens (Tel : +33 5 61 89 90
91) for further information.
Duration: 3 weeks
VE432 Vibrator Electronics - Advanced Training
The VE432 course has been developped especially for people who will perform
vibroseismic operation.
The training starts by a review on fundamental low of sweep taking into account
all the hydraulic and mechanical aspects. The course covers also all the possible
setting and we propose a large number of practical exercises to the field engineer
(Slip sweep or flip flop configuration, Radio management, range of sweep type,.etc…)
To master the VE432 system connected to a 428XL, a large part tackles the Quality
control aspect of Vibroseismic source.
Location: This course is taught in Nantes on request, please
contact Sercel Customer Support in Nantes (Tel : +33 2 40 30 58 88) for further
information.
Duration: 2 weeks
VE432 Vibrator Electronics - Vibrator Technician Training
This training course is especially intended for a vibrator mechanic or technician.
It takes the form of several workshops in which the practical aspect is of the
utmost importance.
- Training in calibration on a simulator, then in real-life situations (on a
vibrator at Sercel-Nantes centre).
- Troubleshooting for faults actually encountered in the field- Analysing Groud
Force signals, using Sercel software (eSGA and SandwichBox)
Location: This course is taught in Nantes on request, please
contact Sercel Customer Support in Nantes (Tel : +33 2 40 30 58 88) for further
information.
Duration: 1week
Sercel Instruments and Software Quality Control: Facilities and Analysis
At the completion of the course, the trainee will be proficient in using the
full range of Sercel Quality Control tools (428XL , eSGA, VE432, LandPro Bin
and eSQC-Pro) The training course is both theoretical and practical with a whole
range of exercises on realistic situations.
Location: This course can be held in Nantes on special request.
Duration: 1 week
SN388 Data Acquisition System
Upon completion of the SN388 data acquisition system course, the trainee will
be proficient running and maintaining all SN388 capabilities in different
types of field operations.
Location: This course can be held in Nantes, on special request.
Duration: 3 weeks
408UL Radio Frequency Telemetry
This 408UL Radio Frequency Telemetry course covers the 408UL equipment dedicated to RF
operations: REM, LRU and SU6-R.
Location: This course can be held in Nantes on special request.
Duration: 1 week
Prerequisite: 408UL Fully Integrated Data Acquisition System
For further assistance, please feel free to contact Sercel's Customer Support Department : Eastern Hemisphere Hot-Line : (33) 2 40 30 59 59 (OR) customer.support@Sercel.fr
Western Hemisphere Hot-Line : (1) 281 492 6688 (OR) training.hou@Sercelus.com