The WITS Level 0 Active driver is used for the transfer wellsite data from one computer system (such as a Measurement While Drilling [MRD] device) to HMI, SCADA, and OPC client applications. Exploration and production service and operating companies are able to monitor real-time data like compass direction, borehole pressure, temperature, vibration, shock, torque, and more.
11/13/2012
Added a new state to ensure that request timeout error messages are only logged once between the acquisition of data.
6/26/2012
This new serial driver supports Wellsite Information Transfer Specification (WITS) Level 0, which is used primarily in Oil & Gas applications. It is an ""active"" driver that receives data from devices configured to send updates when solicited (polled) from the driver.