Automated connection assembly

A method for automated connection 10 of a fluid conduit (110, Fig. 1) to a fluid inlet port (105, Fig. 1) of a cement head (100, Fig. 1). A lifting assembly on or in proximity to the cement head (100, Fig. 1) is installed and includes a connection receiver 35 in fluid communication with the inlet port (105, Fig. 1) and cement head (100, Fig. 1) and a winch assembly 20 having a cable 21 wrapped around a winch drum 26 rotatably disposed around the cement head (100, Fig. 1). A distal end of the fluid conduit (110, Fig. 1) having a stinger (quick-lock male connection member) (42, Fig. 3) is lifted toward the cement head (100, Fig. 1) with the cable 21 until the stinger (42, Fig. 3) is at least partially received within the connection receiver 35. A locking assembly controlled from a remote location is actuated to secure and form a fluid pressure seal between the stinger (42, Fig. 3) and the connection receiver 35. Cement slurry is pumped through the system and fluid pressure is sensed across the connection receiver 35, with disconnection of the stinger (42, Fig. 3) being prevented when fluid pressure is sensed.