Tempest

Tempest Surface Test Box

Double the Inventory Speed. Eliminate the Guesswork.
Validate your perforating string topside. Tempest inventories and verifies switches, detonators, and wiring to catch issues before going downhole.

S P E E D R e d e f i n e d . C O N T R O L A m p l i f i e d . R E S U L T S V e r i f i e d .

Key Features

Ultra-fast Inventory

  • ~400 ms per switch
  • Up to 50 switches at once
  • 2x faster than closest competitor

Smart Diagnostics

  • Detects duplicate addresses and reassigns automatically
  • Detects detonator presence for each switch
  • Tests for correct switch count and wireline shorts
  • Ability to readdress switches, if needed

Ruggedized

& Field Ready

  • Multi-day battery life, with or without charging
  • IP65 dust & water resistance
  • Shock & vibration per ASTM D4169-16
  • Industrial-grade and ready for the field

Electrical & Environmental

  • Max current: 20mA
  • Max voltage: 60V
  • Storage: -40°C to 85°C
  • Operating: -29°C to 60°C
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The Complete

Perforating Ecosystem

BlackFrac isn't a single product, it's an integrated ecosystem of four revolutionary components working in perfect harmony to deliver unprecedented SPEED, CONTROL, and VERIFICATION.
BlackBeard

BlackBeard Perforating Command Hub

All‒in‒One Telemetry, Control, Monitor, Fire.
  • Combines telemetry, firing panel, & laptop all in one
  • 0.4‒second inventory per switch
  • 100% shot verification
  • Customizable shooting profiles
  • Precise current control capability
  • Multi‒vendor depth control
  • Configurable web and external dashboard outputs
  • 9.3" touchscreen display
  • High‒performance processor
  • Automated firing
  • Integrated datalogging
  • Exports to third‒party business intelligence tools
  • Lightweight ‒ less than 14 lbs.
Addressable Switches

BlackFrac Addressable Switches

Peak Efficiency. Unmatched Reliability.
  • 2x faster than competitors
  • Ultra‒reliable from ‒40°C to 185°C
  • Small footprint (1.5" x0.75")
  • Stray voltage safe
  • 100% full‒function tested
  • Designed for harsh environments
  • Peak efficiency
  • High availability
  • API RP 67‒compliant

Digital Wireline Simulator

BlackFrac Digital Wireline Simulator

Test & Verify System Integrity.
  • Professional‒grade simulator
  • Adjustable settings from 5,000 to 40,000 feet
  • 500V DC input
  • 3A sustained/10A peak
  • Real‒time voltage and current monitoring for topside diagnostics
  • Supports 5 most common wireline types
  • LCD display

See how our solutions work in the field.
Schedule a demo or on-site pilot to assess fit, performance, and operational impact.
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