CONTENTS
  • HELP
    • XSPOC
      • Introduction
        • Using XSPOC Help
        • XSPOC Features
      • Screens
        • Card Viewer
        • Control Panel
        • Data History Graph
        • Group Status
        • Group Status Options
        • Host Alarms
        • Main
        • Notes
        • Well Configuration
      • How To..
        • How To Connect Using Access?
        • How to Creating Well Groups
        • How does SPC work?
        • How to Add a New Well?
      • Database Tables
        • Table of Contents
        • tblAeraSpocConfig
        • tblAlarmBits
        • tblAlarmHistory
        • tblBKParameters
        • tblBugNotes
        • tblCardData
        • tblCurrRawScanData
        • tblDataHistory
        • tblDataTypes
        • tblDefaults
        • tblEventGroups
        • tblEvents
        • tblFacilityTagHistory
        • tblFacilityTags
        • tblMorningReports
        • tblNodeMaster
        • tblParameters
        • tblPortMaster
        • tblPUData
        • tblParameters
        • tblRods
        • tblSavedParameters
        • tblSchedule
        • tblStringPagers
        • tblStrings
        • tblWellDetails
        • tblWellGroups
        • tblWellNotes
        • tblWellStats
        • tblXDIAGResults
        • tblXDiagRodResults
  • NEWSLETTERS
    • JUNE 2008
      • Theta Introduces XROD
      • New XBAL Software now Under Developmnent
    • DECEMBER 2006
      • Rod Pumping Optimization Podcast
      • New Software Available for Download in January
    • JULY 2006
      • RODSTAR-D and RODSTAR-V are Now Available
      • Upcoming Rod Pumping Optimization Courses for 2006
    • NOVEMBER 2005
      • XTOOLS Is Now Available
      • Last Rod Pumping Optimization Course for 2005
    • MARCH 2005
      • RODSTAR Deviated Beta Version
      • What’s New with XSPOC
      • XSPOC.Net under Development
      • Upcoming Rod Pumping Optimization Schools for 2005
    • NOVEMBER 2004
      • New XDIAG 3.0 Now Available
      • X-Tools under Development
      • Deviated version of RODSTAR Closer to Beta Release.
      • New Pumping Unit Manufacturers to be Added to CBALANCE.
      • Upcoming Rod Pumping Optimization Schools for 2004
    • JUNE 2004
      • New CBALANCE 3.0 Now Available
      • New Version of XDIAG to be released soon
      • Deviated version of RODSTAR translated into VB.NET
      • Theta Enterprises, Inc. Hires Chris Norris
      • Upcoming Rod Pumping Optimization Schools for 2004
    • MARCH 2004
      • Using RODSTAR to design Rod Pumping Systems for “Worst Case Scenario”
      • Upcoming Rod Pumping Optimization Schools for 2004
    • DECEMBER 2003
      • Updated RODSTAR now Available for Download
      • New CBALANCE 3.0 Ready for beta Testing
      • Upcoming Rod Pumping Optimization Schools for first half of 2004
    • OCTOBER 2003
      • How to Ensure your data is accurate by Importing RODDIAG or XDIAG files into RODSTAR
      • Upcoming Schools for 2003
    • AUGUST 2003
      • RODSTAR's Gas Interference vs. Fluid Pound Options
      • How to get a Good match between predicted vs. measured data in RODSTAR
      • Upcoming Schools for 2003
      • New CBALANCE Training DVD includes Seven Step Optimization
    • JUNE 2003
      • New Versions of RODSTAR, RODDIAG, and XDIAG now Available for Download
      • XDIAG . NET Version Now in Beta Testing
      • RODSTAR, RODDIAG, and CBALANCE Training DVDs Now Available
      • Upcoming Schools for 2003
      • Get $100.00 off the training DVD when you order RODSTAR, RODDIAG, or CBALANCE
    • MARCH 2003
      • XDIAG . NET Version Close to Completion
      • How to Enter Pumping Unit Data in RODSTAR, RODDIAG, or XDIAG
      • Upcoming Schools for 2003
      • 5% Discount when you Order Software or Sign up for Courses On-Line
    • DECEMBER 2002
      • New XSPOC Call-Out Capability (xsDialer)
      • New XSPOC Group Status Views
      • Upcoming Schools for 2003
      • Order Software and Sign up for Courses On-Line.
    • AUGUST 2002
      • RODSTAR, XDIAG, RODDIAG and CBALANCE now Available on the Web
      • New and Improved Web Site now Online
      • XSPOC Improvements Continue at a Fast Pace
      • eNewsletter
      • Upcoming Schools for 2002
    • JUNE 2002
      • Lufkin Automation and Theta Enterprises Form Technology Partnership.
      • Deviated version of RODSTAR now Under Testing.
      • Upcoming Rod Pumping Optimization Schools for 2002
    • FEBRUARY 2002
      • New Rod Grades added to RODSTAR, RODDIAG, and XDIAG
      • Lufkin Conventional Pumping Unit data Update
      • XSPOC Internet Service Now Available
      • New XSPOC Features
      • Upcoming Rod Pumping Optimization Schools for 2002
    • AUGUST 2001
      • New XSPOC Internet Service
      • New XDIAG Improves Diagnosis of Group 2 Wells
      • POC Error Corrections are now fully implemented in XDIAG and XSPOC
      • New Energy Saving Features added to XSPOC
      • How to Sign up for Email Notifications from Theta for new Software Releases
    • MAY 2001
      • XSPOC and XDIAG Now Correct POC Errors
      • How XSPOC and XDIAG Detect and Correct POC Errors
    • FEBRUARY 2001
      • New XSPOC Features and Capabilities
      • 32-Bit Version of RODSTAR Close to Completion
      • Effect of Input Data Accuracy on Diagnostic Analysis Results
      • New Rod Pumping Optimization Checklist Now Used in the Rod Pumping Optimization Course
      • Upcoming Rod Pumping Optimization Schools for 2001
    • NOVEMBER 2000
      • Theta Enterprises, Inc. Opens Office in Midland, TX
      • D-JAX Corp. to Represent Theta Enterprises in the Permian Basin
      • Theta Enterprises Software now Available on the Web
      • How to Sign up for Email Notifications from Theta for New Software Releases
      • ESP support for Centrilift added to XSPOC
      • Latest Enhancements for RODSTAR, RODDIAG, XDIAG, and CBALANCE
    • JUNE 2000
      • XSPOC Improvements and New Features
      • T1 Dyno First Field Test
      • Minimum Number of Dynamometer Points Required for Accurate Analysis Results
      • Latest version of XDIAG to include Clamp-on option
      • Upcoming Shows and Conferences
    • APRIL 2000
      • XSPOC Improvements and New Features
      • T1 Dyno First Field Test
      • 32-Bit Version of RODSTAR Closer to Completion
      • Southwestern Petroleum Short Course
    • JANUARY 2000
      • T1 Dynamometer System to be Field Tested next Month
      • XSPOC Can Now Communicate with System 60, MPC, CDPD Controllers
      • XDIAG Improvements
      • Including or Excluding Buoyancy Effects in RODSTAR
      • Downloading New Software from our Web Site
    • OCTOBER 1999
      • Theta Enterprises Introduces XSPOC
      • Theta Enterprises Introduces the T1 Dynamometer System
      • New and Improved Version of XDIAG Close to Completion
    • JUNE 1999
      • Changes in EL and XD Rod Stress Loading Calculations
      • How to use RODDIAG and XDIAG to estimate pump friction for RODSTAR
    • APRIL 1999
      • RODSTAR 2.33 Now Available
      • True versus Effective Forces on Sucker Rods
    • FEBRUARY 1999
      • An Optimization Approach that Works
      • A Five-Step Optimization Approach for Existing Systems
    • DECEMBER 1998
      • XDIAG’s Unique Capabilities Explained
      • New DYNOSTAR features
    • OCTOBER 1998
      • RODSTAR’s New Interface Close to Completion
    • JULY 1998
      • New Version of RODSTAR is Closer To Completion
      • Rod String Design Options in RODSTAR
      • RODDIAG and XDIAG Dynamometer files
    • MAY 1998
      • Russian Versions of RODSTAR, RODDIAG and CBALANCE Now Ready
      • 32 Bit Version of DYNOSTAR Launched
      • High Strength Sucker Rods - Questions and Answers
    • MARCH 1998
      • DYNOSTAR will be the first program from Theta to be released in a 32-bit version
      • Russian Versions of RODSTAR, RODDIAG and CBALANCE close to Completion
      • How to load a RODDIAG or XDIAG file into RODSTAR
    • JANUARY 1998
      • Theta Enterprises will move to 32-bit software
      • RODSTAR 2.4 will have a batch run "Wizard"
  • USER MANUALS
    • RODSTAR-D/V User Manual (10MB Acrobat pdf file)
    • RODSTAR Data Input Sheet (39KB Acrobat pdf file)
    • XDIAG/RODDIAG/CBALANCE Data Input Sheet (39KB Acrobat pdf file)
  • TECHNOTES
    • Theta Dynamometer File Format for RODDIAG and XDIAG
    • Theta Import File Format for RODSTAR
    • Theta Import File Format for XDIAG
  • FAQ
    • Message "Unable to find MSAJT112.DLL."
    • What is the differnece between Stand-alone vs. Network Products?
    • Message "Your sentinel does not appear to be connected."
    • How do I tell if the Sentinel
      System Driver is installed?
    • Message "License Manager is Down".
    • Error -3 "No licenses are currently available".
    • Error -9 when I run RODSTAR
      from Windows 2000.
    • Using WinXP, I have a problem with it recognizing the Sentinel.
    • I need to calibrate my T1 DYNO load cell. How?
    • How to run DYNOSTAR without connecting to a dynamometer.
    • How to get the latest version
      of my software?
    • How to eMail a RODSTAR report.
    • How to Set Default Folder for
      "File Open" and "Save as".