Tower Up/Down tracking is a specialized feature in DrillerDB that records the precise times when drilling operations begin and end at a project site. This data provides crucial visibility into project progress and helps ensure accurate billing for drilling time.
Quick Start: Record Tower Up/Down
- Open project on mobile or web
- Click Tower Up when drilling starts
- Add optional notes about conditions
- Office and customer receive notifications
- Click Tower Down when drilling ends
Understanding Tower Up/Down
Tower Up and Tower Down mark the beginning and end of active drilling.
| Event | Meaning | When to Record |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Up | Rig set up, drilling begins | When drill touches ground |
| Tower Down | Drilling complete, rig secured | When drilling stops |
These timestamps create an accurate record of productive drilling time, distinct from total time on site which includes setup, breakdown, and waiting.
Recording Tower Up
Record Tower Up when the crew is ready to begin drilling operations.
Step-by-Step: Record Tower Up
- Open project on mobile app
- Tap Tower Up button
- Timestamp captured automatically
- Add notes (optional):
- Site conditions
- Equipment status
- Factors that might impact drilling
- Tap Submit
- Office receives instant notification
What Tower Up Triggers
| Action | Recipient |
|---|---|
| Real-time notification | Office personnel |
| Email notification | Customer (if configured) |
| Status update | Project changes to "In Progress" |
| Time logging | Drilling time clock starts |
Recording Tower Down
Record Tower Down at the completion of drilling operations.
Step-by-Step: Record Tower Down
- Open project on mobile app
- Tap Tower Down button
- Timestamp captured automatically
- Add completion notes (optional)
- Tap Submit
- Office receives notification
What Tower Down Triggers
| Action | Result |
|---|---|
| Office notification | Coordinate follow-up |
| Customer email | Drilling complete notification |
| Drilling duration | Calculated from Tower Up |
| Invoicing | Actual time documented |
Automated Notifications
The Tower Up/Down system integrates with email and real-time notifications.
Notification Recipients
| Recipient | Notification Type | When Sent |
|---|---|---|
| Office staff | Real-time (WebSocket) | Immediately |
| Office staff | Desktop/mobile push | Immediately |
| Customer | Email (if configured) | Within minutes |
Step-by-Step: Configure Customer Notifications
- Open project settings
- Enable "Notify customer on Tower Up"
- Enable "Notify customer on Tower Down"
- Verify customer email address
- Save settings
Customer notifications demonstrate transparency and improve communication. Enable them for customers who appreciate proactive updates.
Reporting and Analysis
Tower Up/Down data feeds into project analytics.
Analytics Data
| Metric | Insight |
|---|---|
| Actual vs estimated | Estimation accuracy |
| Drilling duration | Billing verification |
| Time by condition | Identify slow factors |
| Historical patterns | Improve future estimates |
Uses for Tower Data
| Use | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Accurate invoicing | Bill for actual time |
| Project estimation | Improve future quotes |
| Performance analysis | Identify efficiency opportunities |
| Customer transparency | Document drilling time |
Troubleshooting
Tower Up button not appearing?
- Check you're assigned to the project
- Verify project status allows Tower Up
- Refresh the page
Customer didn't receive notification?
- Check customer email is correct
- Verify notifications are enabled
- Check spam folder
Time seems wrong?
- Verify device time/timezone
- Review Tower Up timestamp
- Contact support if discrepancy
Related Topics
- Daily Logs - Record daily activities
- Field Reports - Standardized reports
- Real-Time Updates - Notification system
- GPS Check-ins - Location verification