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1 1  == Solar Equipment ==
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3 -The most commonly used type of solar panels for ANSIRs seismic stations are 10W solar panels as seen below. These are designed to be fixed onto the mesh cages that house the loggers, occupying roughly one quarter of the mesh panel. Some shaded spots
3 +=== Solar panels:[[image:Solar%20panel%20back.jpg||alt="Solar panel back.jpg" data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="end" height="186" width="228"]][[image:solar%20panel%20front.jpg||alt="solar panel front.jpg" data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="end" height="184" width="217"]] ===
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5 -[[image:solar%20panel%20front.jpg||alt="solar panel front.jpg" height="147" width="173"]]
5 +The most commonly used type of solar panels for ANSIRs seismic stations are 10W solar panels as seen below. These are designed to be fixed onto the mesh cages that house the loggers, occupying roughly one quarter of the mesh panel. Some shaded spots may require a larger panel, and for such spots there are also 20W panels available.
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7 -[[image:Solar%20panel%20back.jpg||alt="Solar panel back.jpg" height="140" width="172"]]
7 +Details (for shipping):
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9 -|**Type**|Solar panel
10 -|**Size (L x W x H)**|38 x 25 x 4 cm
11 -|**Weight**|1.1 kg
9 +Equipment: 10W solar panel
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13 -[[image:Solar%20regulator.jpg||alt="Solar regulator.jpg" height="203" width="171"]]
11 +Weight: 1.1kg
14 14  
15 -|**Type**|(((
16 -Solar Regulator
17 -)))
18 -|**Weight**|0.2 kg
13 +Size (L x W x H): 380 x 250 x 40 mm
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15 +
16 +=== LPR Solar Regulators:[[image:Solar%20regulator.jpg||alt="Solar regulator.jpg" data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="end" height="203" width="171"]] ===
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18 +The LPR loggers have no built in solar charge controller, thus, an external regulator is placed between the solar panel and logger. This regulator steps the voltage down from the panels voltage (typically 20V) to 12V. Note that these are not required for the Terrasawrs as these loggers have an inbuilt charge controller.
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20 +Details (for shipping):
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22 +Equipment: LPR Solar Regulator
23 +
24 +Weight: 0.2kg
25 +
20 20  == GPS ==
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22 -[[image:GPS%20%282%29.jpg||alt="GPS (2).jpg" height="183" width="235"]]
28 +Both LPR and Terrasawr loggers utilise the standard BNC connector type GPS antennas. These are easy locking connectors, with a long cable and magnetic GPS unit attached, making it incredibly simple to fix to any kind of metal enclosure. Double sided tape or some other adhesive could also be applied to the flat back of these GPS units for any surface that is not magnetised.
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24 -|**Type**|GPS antenna
25 -|**Weight**|0.1 Kg
30 +Details (for shipping):[[image:GPS%20%282%29.jpg||alt="GPS (2).jpg" data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="end" height="183" width="235"]]
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32 +Equipment: GPS for LPR and Terrasawr
33 +
34 +Weight: 0.1kg
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36 +
37 +Guralp seismometers are not currently available for use
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27 27   [[image:Guralp%20antenna.jpg||alt="Guralp antenna.jpg" height="465" width="248"]]
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29 29  |**Type**|Guralp Antenna
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30 30  |**Size (Diameter x Height)**|6 x 27cm
31 31  |**Weight**|0.3Kg
32 32  
33 -== Cables ==
34 34  
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35 35  == LPR power adaptors ==
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37 37  The LPR recorders were created with the use of a custom lead acid battery in mind. These batteries consisted of a charge controller and multiple flat battery cells encased in a metal box. However, over time these batteries degrade and are no longer used. In place of the original batteries, other kinds of lead acid batteries that are readily available at stores are now used, making them more reliable, accessible, and versatile. 
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49 49  [[image:https://auspass.edu.au/xwiki/bin/download/Instrumentation/Peripherals/WebHome/original_f694a36b-3924-4b20-a92b-fff73a25470f_20250722_110242.jpg?width=331&height=277&rev=1.1||alt="original_f694a36b-3924-4b20-a92b-fff73a25470f_20250722_110242.jpg" height="277" width="331"]][[image:https://auspass.edu.au/xwiki/bin/download/Instrumentation/Peripherals/WebHome/original_42937d1c-ff48-47c6-bd01-ea8a15582646_20250722_110255.jpg?width=222&height=277&rev=1.1||alt="original_42937d1c-ff48-47c6-bd01-ea8a15582646_20250722_110255.jpg" height="277" width="222"]]
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51 -Given the correct voltage through the external power port, this adaptor will allow the battery to function in the same way as the previous model; it will power the LPR as well as be charged without issue. 
65 +Given the correct voltage through the external power port, this adaptor will allow the battery to function in the same way as the previous model; it will power the LPR as well as be charged without issue.
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53 -In the case of an external power source being used (for example, a solar panel connected to a car battery and standard 12v solar charge controller), no battery need to be used in place of the old model within the case. However, a dummy plug must be used to feed external voltage (pins A and C) into the LPRs system (pins E and F). This is constructed the same way as the previously described adapter, though without the option to plug a battery into it. This is to avoid confusion of attaching a battery inside the case and providing more parts that could break the system.
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55 -[[image:https://auspass.edu.au/xwiki/bin/download/Instrumentation/Peripherals/WebHome/20250722_110302.jpg?width=198&height=130&rev=1.1||alt="20250722_110302.jpg" height="130" width="198"]]
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58 58  = Cables =
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60 -[[image:https://auspass.edu.au/xwiki/bin/download/Instrumentation/Peripherals/WebHome/posthole%20cable%202.jpg?rev=1.1||alt="posthole cable 2.jpg"]]
70 +[[image:https://auspass.edu.au/xwiki/bin/download/Instrumentation/Peripherals/WebHome/posthole%20cable%202.jpg?rev=1.1||alt="posthole cable 2.jpg" height="575" width="565"]]
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62 -[[image:https://auspass.edu.au/xwiki/bin/download/Instrumentation/Peripherals/WebHome/posthole%20cable.jpg?rev=1.1||alt="posthole cable.jpg"]]
72 +[[image:https://auspass.edu.au/xwiki/bin/download/Instrumentation/Peripherals/WebHome/posthole%20cable.jpg?rev=1.1||alt="posthole cable.jpg" height="255" width="565"]]
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64 64  |**Type**|
65 65  |**Weight**|1.0 Kg