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1 -=== **Silixa iDAS Setup Manual for Reoccupying/Duplicating Experiment** ===
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5 -==== **General Information** ====
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8 -* **Local Date:** ~_~_~_~_/~_~__**/202**
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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.]
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16 -==== **Setup Procedure** ====
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19 -**Open iDAS Box**
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21 -* Serial Number: ~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~__
22 -* IP Address: ~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_
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25 -**Check Laser Lock**
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27 -* Ensure the lever on the LASER/RIGHT side of the iDAS is in the locked position (LEVER UP).
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30 -**Placement of iDAS**
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32 -* Position the iDAS on a stable surface.
33 -* Ensure clear air flow around the fan vents.
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36 -**UPS Setup** (If applicable)
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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.
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43 -**Peripheral Connections**
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45 -* Connect a computer monitor, mouse, and keyboard to the iDAS.
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48 -**GPS Antenna Connection**
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50 -* Connect the GPS antenna to the left-side socket on the front of the iDAS using a special adapter.
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53 -**Fibre Optic Connection**
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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.
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59 -**Powering the iDAS**
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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.
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65 -**Network Drive Mapping**
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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.
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72 -**Open iDAS Software**
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74 -* Use the link/shortcut on the Desktop.
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77 -**GPS Satellite Confirmation**
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79 -* Check for a green light in the top row of the software interface indicating GPS satellite detection.
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82 -**Lever/Interlock Adjustment**
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84 -* Lower the lever/interlock (as mentioned in step 2) before starting data acquisition.
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87 -**Configuration File Duplication**
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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.
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94 -**iDAS Configuration Settings**
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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'.
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103 -**Mode Selection**
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105 -* Toggle between Acoustic mode, Waterfall mode, and OTDR mode to check data recording.
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108 -**Photograph OTDR Mode**
109 -
110 -* Document the OTDR mode settings with a photograph.
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113 -**Photograph Waterfall Mode**
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115 -* Similarly, take a picture of the Waterfall mode settings.
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118 -**Configuration File Saving**
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120 -* Save the configuration file in .cfg format in a separate location without overwriting the existing one.
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123 -**Software Check**
124 -
125 -* Ensure QFinder, Teamviewer, and Microsoft Remote Desktop are installed.
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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.
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135 -**Final Mode Setting**
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137 -* Switch to OTDR mode for ongoing operation (avoids excessive memory usage of Waterfall mode).
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142 -==== **Important Reminders** ====
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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.
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