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1 -Distributed Acoustic Sensing
1 +Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS)
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1 +=== **Silixa iDAS Setup Manual for Reoccupying/Duplicating Experiment** ===
2 +
3 +----
4 +
5 +==== **General Information** ====
6 +
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8 +* **Local Date:** ~_~_~_~_/~_~__**/202**
9 +* **Local Time:** ~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~__
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11 +* **Site Condition Notes:**
12 +** [Space for detailed notes about the site condition, any upkeep performed, and changes made since the last visit.]
13 +
14 +----
15 +
16 +==== **Setup Procedure** ====
17 +
18 +1. (((
19 +**Open iDAS Box**
20 +
21 +* Serial Number: ~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~__
22 +* IP Address: ~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_
23 +)))
24 +1. (((
25 +**Check Laser Lock**
26 +
27 +* Ensure the lever on the LASER/RIGHT side of the iDAS is in the locked position (LEVER UP).
28 +)))
29 +1. (((
30 +**Placement of iDAS**
31 +
32 +* Position the iDAS on a stable surface.
33 +* Ensure clear air flow around the fan vents.
34 +)))
35 +1. (((
36 +**UPS Setup** (If applicable)
37 +
38 +* Connect the UPS to a power source.
39 +* Plug the NAS into the UPS using the special cable with a rectangular connector.
40 +* Connect the monitor to the UPS.
41 +)))
42 +1. (((
43 +**Peripheral Connections**
44 +
45 +* Connect a computer monitor, mouse, and keyboard to the iDAS.
46 +)))
47 +1. (((
48 +**GPS Antenna Connection**
49 +
50 +* Connect the GPS antenna to the left-side socket on the front of the iDAS using a special adapter.
51 +)))
52 +1. (((
53 +**Fibre Optic Connection**
54 +
55 +* Clean both the fibre optic cable and the socket with a 1-click cleaner before connection.
56 +* Use the guide/tip for cleaning the fibre and clean the socket without it.
57 +)))
58 +1. (((
59 +**Powering the iDAS**
60 +
61 +* Connect the iDAS to a power socket or UPS.
62 +* Note: The iDAS turns on automatically when connected to power. Use the power button at the bottom left if it does not.
63 +)))
64 +1. (((
65 +**Network Drive Mapping**
66 +
67 +* Open File Explorer and select 'This PC' from the left pane.
68 +* On the File Explorer ribbon, select 'More' > 'Map network drive'.
69 +* Choose a drive letter from the 'Drive' list.
70 +)))
71 +1. (((
72 +**Open iDAS Software**
73 +
74 +* Use the link/shortcut on the Desktop.
75 +)))
76 +1. (((
77 +**GPS Satellite Confirmation**
78 +
79 +* Check for a green light in the top row of the software interface indicating GPS satellite detection.
80 +)))
81 +1. (((
82 +**Lever/Interlock Adjustment**
83 +
84 +* Lower the lever/interlock (as mentioned in step 2) before starting data acquisition.
85 +)))
86 +1. (((
87 +**Configuration File Duplication**
88 +
89 +* Use 'current.cfg' for duplicating previous setup.
90 +* The file is located at C:/Silixa/Data/current.cfg.
91 +* Copy this file to the desktop and save it with a new filename.
92 +)))
93 +1. (((
94 +**iDAS Configuration Settings**
95 +
96 +* Navigate to the 'Configuration' tab and click 'iDAS configuration'.
97 +* Check all values under 'system'.
98 +* Under 'application', enable error messages.
99 +* In 'saving', select 'acoustic saving', choose 'tdms', and set the file save location and identifier.
100 +* Leave default parameters in 'measure'.
101 +)))
102 +1. (((
103 +**Mode Selection**
104 +
105 +* Toggle between Acoustic mode, Waterfall mode, and OTDR mode to check data recording.
106 +)))
107 +1. (((
108 +**Photograph OTDR Mode**
109 +
110 +* Document the OTDR mode settings with a photograph.
111 +)))
112 +1. (((
113 +**Photograph Waterfall Mode**
114 +
115 +* Similarly, take a picture of the Waterfall mode settings.
116 +)))
117 +1. (((
118 +**Configuration File Saving**
119 +
120 +* Save the configuration file in .cfg format in a separate location without overwriting the existing one.
121 +)))
122 +1. (((
123 +**Software Check**
124 +
125 +* Ensure QFinder, Teamviewer, and Microsoft Remote Desktop are installed.
126 +)))
127 +1. (((
128 +**Remote Access Setup**
129 +
130 +* Open Teamviewer or Microsoft Remote Desktop.
131 +* For Teamviewer, photograph the ID and password and ensure it remains open.
132 +* For Microsoft Remote Desktop, record the IP address and test remote access with a separate laptop.
133 +)))
134 +1. (((
135 +**Final Mode Setting**
136 +
137 +* Switch to OTDR mode for ongoing operation (avoids excessive memory usage of Waterfall mode).
138 +)))
139 +
140 +----
141 +
142 +==== **Important Reminders** ====
143 +
144 +* Always ensure that the iDAS is connected to a suitably earthed power socket or UPS for safety.
145 +* Regularly check the condition of all cables and connectors.
146 +* Before leaving the setup, confirm that data saving is active if required.
147 +* Keep a log of all actions taken during the setup for future reference and troubleshooting.