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5 += **SmartSolo Node Types and Procedures** =
6 +
7 +**SmartSolo Node Variants:**
8 +
9 +* **SmartSolo IGU 16HR 3C (5 Hz) Short Period Node**
10 +* **SmartSolo BD3C-5 (5-second) Broad-Band Node**
11 +
12 +The installation, demobilization, and data downloading procedures for both types of SmartSolo nodes – the IGU 16HR 3C Short Period Node and the BD3C-5 Broad-Band Node – are largely similar.
13 +
14 +This uniformity in process ensures ease of operation across different node types, allowing for a streamlined approach in fieldwork and data management.
15 +
16 +----
17 +
5 5  = **Node Setup** =
6 6  
7 -Short term (~~30 day) battery powered nodes
20 +Short term (~~30 day) battery powered nodes. The default gain should typically be set to 24 db for the Short Period 16HR-3C and 6 db for the Broadband BD3C-5. **This gain must be removed when exporting to miniseed.**
8 8  
22 +
9 9  == **Pre-Fieldwork Preparation** ==
10 10  
11 11  (% class="box infomessage" %)
12 12  (((
13 -**~ INVEST IN FAST EXTERNAL HARD DRIVES – DO NOT LET THIS BE THE LIMITATION OF DATA HARVESTING **
14 -)))
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28 +(((
29 +**INVEST IN FAST EXTERNAL HARD DRIVES – DO NOT LET THIS BE THE LIMITATION OF DATA HARVESTING**
15 15  
16 -== **Installation** ==
17 -
18 -* (((
19 -**Logbook Maintenance**: Document essential details:
20 -
21 -* Station name, latitude/longitude, team members, date/time.
22 -* Serial number (SN) of sensor, site notes.
31 +**Assume ~~1 Tb of storage for both raw and exported data per 50 nodes @ 250 Hz & 30 days**
23 23  )))
24 -* **Node Placement**: Use biodegradable plastic bags for node protection.
25 -* **Orientation and Site Description**:
26 -** Compass measurements (adjust for inclination).
27 -** Detailed description of the site, including landmarks.
28 -* **Visibility and GPS Marking**:
29 -** Use distinctively colored flags for easy location.
30 -** Mark location with GPS; record in logbook and device.
31 -* **Photo Documentation**: Take multiple photos from various angles.
33 +)))
32 32  
33 -= =
35 += **Installation** =
34 34  
35 -= SmartSolo IGU 16HR 3C (5 Hz) Short Period Node =
37 +=== **1- Logbook documentation** ===
36 36  
37 -blahblah
39 +(((
40 +**Essential Details**: Record the following in a logbook:
38 38  
39 -== Sub-paragraph ==
42 +* Station name
43 +* Latitude and longitude
44 +* Names of team members present
45 +* Date and local time of installation
46 +* Serial number (SN) of the sensor
47 +* Detailed notes on the site conditions and setup
40 40  
49 +=== **2- Node Placement** ===
50 +)))
41 41  
42 -== ==
52 +**Protection**: Place nodes inside thick, landfill biodegradable plastic bags for environmental protection and to minimize cleaning.
43 43  
54 +**Site Analysis**:
44 44  
45 -= Smart Solo BD3C-5 (5 second) Broad-Band Node =
56 +* **Take compass measurements away from the sensor as it will affect your measurement.**
57 +* Take multiple photographs from various angles to document the site setup thoroughly.
58 +* Include a detailed site description in your notes, specifying distances and orientations from nearby landmarks (e.g. Richards garden, Te Mini steam field eastern side)
46 46  
47 -Lorem
60 +=== **3- GPS Considerations** ===
48 48  
49 -[[image:1705196270090-364.png]]
62 +(% class="wikigeneratedid" %)
63 +The GPS antenna is at the top and center of the unit, and will (usually) only receive signal with a clear sky view directly above. The signal is able to penetrate plastic and terracotta planters and a thin layer of soil, but may struggle if the soil layer is too thick. These nodes will not start recording without attaining a GPS lock and repeated attempts will excessively drain the battery.
50 50  
65 +=== **4- Visibility and Location Marking** ===
51 51  
52 -== GPS Considerations ==
67 +**Flag Placement**: Position a flag, preferably in a bright color (avoid green or yellow), near the instrument to aid in its future location.
53 53  
54 -The GPS antenna is at the top and center of the unit, and will (usually) only receive signal with a clear sky view directly above. The signal is able to penetrate plastic and terracotta planters and a thin layer of soil, but may struggle if the soil layer is too thick. The BD3C will not start recording without first attaining a GPS lock.
69 +**GPS Marking**:
55 55  
56 -= Keeping the Instruments Clean =
71 +* Use a GPS device to mark the instrument's exact location.
72 +* Record this location in both your paper notes and the GPS device.
57 57  
58 -Use a (**landfill**, not //compost//) degradable bag when installing to keep the instrument clean. This will save you many hours of time cleaning them in preparation for their return. [[Here is a video>>url:http://auspass.edu.au/field/bd3c_removal.mp4]] demonstrating its effectiveness.
74 +=== (% style="color:inherit; font-family:inherit; font-size:max(18px, min(20px, 14.4444px + 0.462963vw))" %)**5- Charge Time, Pre-Deployment & Post-Deployment**(%%) ===
59 59  
76 +* **Charging Duration**: Both types of nodes take approximately 6-8 hours to fully charge from a flat state.
77 +* **Pre-Deployment Charging**:
78 +** Although the nodes hold their charge well, it's beneficial to give them a "top up" charge before deployment.
60 60  
61 -= Charge Time, Instrument Life, and Charge During Storage & Shipping =
80 +* **Operational Duration**:
81 +** When recording at 250 Hz, with GPS on and Bluetooth disabled, the instruments are expected to last about 30 days per charge cycle. If they are set to run only overnight, this can be extended to 60 days.
62 62  
63 -Both nodes take about 6-8 hours to charge from flat and hold their charge reasonably well, however you may benefit from a "top up" charge immediately prior to deploy. The instruments should last around 30 days per cycle (recording at 250hz) with GPS on cycle on and bluetooth disabled.
83 +* **Post-Retrieval Charging**:
84 +** After retrieval, charge the instruments to about 50-60% (indicated as "orange" level) unless they are to be immediately re-deployed.
85 +* **Storage and Shipping Charge Level**:
86 +** Maintain a battery charge level of around 50-60% for both storage and shipping purposes.
87 +** This charge level is recommended to prevent battery damage and is safe for transportation.
88 +** Nodes should not be stored fully charged, and it **they should especially not be stored with 0 charge.**
64 64  
65 -Upon retrieval, the instruments should not be stored flat as this will damage the batteries. It is recommended to charge them back up "to orange" such that they are charged around ~~50-60%. This is also acceptable for shipping.
90 +=== ===
66 66  
92 +(((
93 +=== **6- Data Sharing and Metadata Creation** ===
94 +)))
67 67  
68 -= Best Practices and Guide =
96 +**GPS Data**:
69 69  
70 -== Install ==
98 +* Download the GPS file to a laptop. (???)
99 +* Share this file on a drive accessible to all team members for uniform understanding of node locations.
71 71  
72 -Logbook is required (used again for pick up & metadata creation)
101 +**Photo Sharing**:
73 73  
74 -- station name
103 +* Upload site photos to a shared platform (OneDrive, Dropbox, etc.).
104 +* Integrating photos into Google Maps or Google Earth can be particularly beneficial for easy location referencing.
75 75  
76 -- lat / long
106 +**Metadata File**:
77 77  
78 -- team members
108 +* Create and organize metadata via the ANU metadata standard (~*~*add example)
79 79  
80 -- date and local time
110 +=== **7- Additional Best Practices** ===
81 81  
82 -- SN of sensor
112 +* **Environmental Responsibility**: Ensure that the node placement and the materials used are environmentally responsible and adhere to local regulations.
113 +* **Training and Familiarisation**: Make sure all team members are adequately trained in using the GPS devices, compass, and other equipment to ensure consistent and accurate data collection.
83 83  
84 -- notes on site
115 +* (((
116 +==== **Keeping the Instruments Clean** ====
117 +)))
118 +* (((
119 +Use a (**landfill**, not //compost//) degradable bag when installing to keep the instrument clean. This will save you many hours of time cleaning them in preparation for their return. [[Here is a video>>url:http://auspass.edu.au/field/bd3c_removal.mp4]] demonstrating its effectiveness.
120 +)))
85 85  
86 -Place nodes in thick (“landfill biodegradable”) plastic bags in the hole
122 +----
87 87  
88 -Take compass measurement away from node and fences [make sure to adjust inclination angle]
124 +=== **Seismic Station Demobilization and Documentation** ===
89 89  
90 -Take many photos from the site from different angles 
126 +1. (((
127 +**Preparation for Demobilization**:
91 91  
92 -Add a precise site description to the notes such as distances and orientations from landmarks 
129 +* Before starting the demobilization process, ensure you have a compass, tape, marker, pen, clipboard, logbook, and compass ready in your tote bag.
130 +)))
131 +1. (((
132 +**Locating the instrument**:
93 93  
94 -It will be very helpful in locating the instrument if you place a flag next to it, preferably in a color other than green or yellow.
134 +* Use the downloaded GPS file to accurately locate the node for demobilization.
135 +* Import this KMZ file onto your phone for easy reference and location tracking.
136 +* Utilize Google Maps or Google Earth to create a KMZ file of the station’s location.
137 +)))
138 +1. (((
139 +**Labeling Instruments for Demobilization**:
95 95  
96 -Make a mark (digital) of the instrument's location using a GPS device. Record the location both in your paper notes and on the GPS device.
141 +* Write the station name and the instrument’s serial number on a label.
142 +* Add markers 'D' (for download), 'C' (for charge), and ‘R’ (for removal) next to checkboxes on the label.
143 +* Affix this label to the top of the instrument to avoid confusion during the charging and downloading data.
144 +)))
145 +1. (((
146 +**Photographing the Setup Node**:
97 97  
98 -Download the GPS (Garmin) file to a laptop and share drive to share with other GPS devices
148 +* Take a photo of the entire setup node with the __//label//__ and __//compass visible//__.
149 +* This photo serves as a final record of the instrument’s condition and orientation at the time of removal.
150 +)))
151 +1. (((
152 +**Logging Demobilization Details**:
99 99  
100 -Share photos in a shared location (Google photos, OneDrive, Dropbox, etc), but most useful are those added to a Google Maps/Earth location
154 +* Use the field logbook to note the time of demobilization, serial numbers, and station name.
155 +* Record any observations or issues related to the instrument’s orientation, level, or any other relevant factors.
156 +)))
157 +1. (((
158 +**Final Checks and Equipment Removal**:
101 101  
102 -Create metadata .xml file
160 +* Before physically removing the instrument, double-check that all necessary data has been downloaded and all photos and notes have been taken.
161 +* Carefully dismantle and pack the equipment, ensuring that all components are accounted for and securely stored for transport.
103 103  
163 +
164 +)))
104 104  
105 -== Removing/Demob ==
166 +[[image:1706153556166-231.jpeg||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center" height="345" width="460"]]
106 106  
107 -Download and then use the GPS file to locate the node 
168 +----
108 108  
109 -Use Google Maps / Google Earth to create a kmz file that can then be imported onto your phone.  
170 +=== **Charging Procedure for Seismic Nodes** ===
110 110  
172 +1. (((
173 +**Preparation for Charging**:
111 111  
112 -Upload photos of the site  
175 +* Before charging, ensure each node is clean. This involves removing any dirt or debris to maintain the integrity of the equipment and ensure effective charging.
113 113  
114 -- station name
177 +
178 +)))
179 +1. (((
180 +**Disassembling the Node**:
115 115  
116 -- latitude
182 +* For the IGU-16HR, remove the battery (bottom half) from the sensor. This is done by unscrewing the spikes counter-clockwise.
117 117  
118 -- longitude
184 +
185 +)))
186 +1. (((
187 +**Setting Nodes in the Charging Box**:
119 119  
120 -- elevation
189 +* Place 1-16 IGU-16HR battery components upside-down into the charger, assuring they are oriented properly.
121 121  
122 -* SN of sensor – SN of battery (optional)
123 -* Site notes and name of location (e.g. Richards garden, Te Mini steam field eastern side) 
191 +
192 +)))
193 +1. (((
194 +**Monitoring the Charging Process**:
124 124  
125 -Upload photos into Google Earth and on a shared drive
196 +* Once the nodes are set in the charging box and the charging process begins, lights adjacent to the batteries will illuminate. These lights indicate that charging is underway.
197 +* Observe the transition of the lights from steady red to orange, then to green, and finally to flashing green. A flashing green light signifies that the batteries are fully charged. For storage, the goal is to charge them to ORANGE.
126 126  
127 -Before removing the instrument have your compass, tape, marker, pen, clipboard, logbook and compass ready (in tote bag!). 
199 +
200 +)))
201 +1. (((
202 +**Updating Charge Status**:
128 128  
129 -Write the station name and the instrument’s serial number, along with 'D' and 'C' and ‘R’, each next to a box to indicate 'download' and 'charge'. Stick this label to the top of the instrument. When dealing with dozens or hundreds of these you WILL start to mix them up after a while! Having an easy visual cue keep them sorted will save you a great deal of confusion later on.
204 +* During the charging period, take this opportunity to update the status of each unit. Check the //"C"// box on your temporary labels to indicate that the unit has been successfully charged.
205 +* This step is crucial for tracking the charging status of multiple units, especially when handling a large number of nodes.
206 +)))
130 130  
131 -Take a photo of the entire setup node with the label on it + compass 
208 +[[IGU 16-HRcharger (left) and harvester (right)>>image:1705195933422-337.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center" height="299" width="530"]]
132 132  
133 -Use existing field logbook to note time, SN and station name plus any notes – including any issues with orientation or level or anything else
134 134  
135 135  
136 -== Charging ==
137 137  
138 -Clean node prior to charging and harvesting the data
213 +[[image:1706153354750-415.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center" height="317" width="562"]]
139 139  
140 -Remove battery (and spike) from the sensor by twisting the spike part of the instrument
215 +----
141 141  
142 -Set 16 nodes into the charging box (spikes up)
217 +=== **Downloading and Converting Seismic Data to MiniSeed Format** ===
143 143  
144 -Red lights on the box next to the batteries will come on and remain a steady red light while charging. This will change to orange, then to green, then to flashing green when fully charged.
219 +==== **Node Registration and Software Setup** ====
145 145  
146 -This is a good time to check the "C" box on your temporary labels to mark that the unit has been charged
221 +1. (((
222 +**Registering Nodes in the System**:
147 147  
148 -[[IGU 16-HRcharger (left) and harvester (right)>>image:1705195933422-337.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center"]]
224 +* To begin, register the nodes in the system so the software can recognize them.
225 +* Navigate to the installation folder of “SmartSoloApps SoloLite”.
226 +* Right-click on deviceconfig.exe and choose “run as an administrator”. Save the file to the “deviceconfig” directory (refer to the snapshot below).
227 +* To avoid double registration, replace the file each time you register a new node.
228 +)))
229 +1. (((
230 +**Creating a New Project in SoloLite**:
149 149  
232 +* Open the “SoloLite” software.
233 +* Go to “File” and create a new project. Don't worry about finding the exact 16 nodes used in script writing.
234 +* Ignore the settings for seismic recordings in the subsequent window. Resetting instruments (e.g., sampling rate, gain) requires reprogramming via script.
235 +)))
150 150  
237 +==== **Data Downloading Process** ====
151 151  
152 -== Downloading and Converting Data to MiniSeed ==
239 +1. (((
240 +**Initiating Data Download**:
153 153  
242 +* Once a new project is created, the Data Transfer View panel will display connected nodes with details like series number and data size.
243 +* If “Prospect not matched” appears, it simply means the new project doesn’t match the original programming project. This is not a concern.
244 +* Select all nodes and right-click to “force download”. This starts the download process.
245 +* Completed downloads will appear as new folders in the Downloaded Data panel.
246 +)))
247 +1. (((
248 +**Exporting Data in Readable Format**:
154 154  
155 -The first thing to do is to register the nodes in the system, so the software can recognize them. To do this, go to the folder where the “SmartSoloApps SoloLite” was installed. Then right-click the deviceconfig.exe program to “run as an administrator” and save the file to the directory of “deviceconfig” (snapshot below). Note that to avoid registering the same node twice, you can simply replace the file each time you do the registration.
250 +* Go to the “Tool” menu and select “export seismic data”.
251 +* Tailor other parameters to personal preference and ensure "Sample Interval" matches the setting used during node reset.
252 +* Click “prepare” followed by “run” to start reformatting. Monitor this process in the small panel at the bottom left.
253 +* (% class="box warningmessage" %)
254 +(((
255 +* **Ensure to export data as "COUNTS", not "mV".**
156 156  
157 -[[image:1705195543887-977.png]]
257 +* **Set "Remove Gain" to the same decibel gain as during programming** **(by default ANU sets this to 24db (a factor of 15.848932).**
258 +)))
259 +)))
158 158  
261 +==== **Handling Nodes During Download** ====
159 159  
160 -Then open the “SoloLite” software, and just go to “File” to make a new project. In this case, you do not need to find the exact 16 nodes that were grouped for script writing. Do not worry about the settings for the seismic recordings for the next window to pop up, as the only way to reset the instruments (e.g., sampling rate, gain etc) is to write script to re-program them.
263 +1. (((
264 +**Monitoring Download Indicators**:
161 161  
162 -[[image:1705195543890-537.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center"]]
266 +* During download, green lights on nodes will blink, and associated red lights on the rack will flash.
267 +* Disconnect nodes properly before unplugging anything.
268 +* Be cautious: if the laptop enters sleep mode, the download will pause.
269 +)))
270 +1. (((
271 +//**Investment in Storage Hardware**~://
163 163  
273 +* (% class="box warningmessage" %)
274 +(((
275 +* **Use fast external hard drives to avoid limitations in data harvesting.**
164 164  
165 -Once you create the new project, your Data Transfer View panel on the bottom right of the window will show these nodes that have properly connected to the data harvest, including series number, data size etc. It is okay if the “Prospect not matched”, which simply means the project you just created does not match the one you made to program them. Simply select all these nodes, and right click to “force download”, which will initiate the downloading process. Once they are done, you will see new folders created for each slot at your Downloaded Data panel on the top left of the window.
277 +* **Recommended specifications: USB-C, USB 3.0, and 4+ Tb of space.**
278 +)))
279 +)))
280 +1. (((
281 +**Metadata and Time Settings**:
166 166  
167 -[[image:1705195543891-334.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center"]]
283 +* Ensure all metadata is saved with the file.
284 +* System auto-determines the earliest data time as the start time. You can set it a day earlier at 00:00:00 for 24-hour data segments starting from midnight.
285 +)))
286 +1. (((
287 +**Finalizing the Download**:
168 168  
169 -At this stage, it means that the raw DLL data of the recording has been downloaded successfully to your local machine. To output data in readable format, such as SAC or miniSEED, click the “Tool” menu and select “export seismic data”. The parameters here should be straightforward to set and tailored to personal reference.
289 +* After downloading, mark the //"D"// box on your temporary labels to indicate completion.
170 170  
171 -(% class="box warningmessage" %)
172 -(((
173 -**Please make sure that data is exported as "COUNTS" and NOT "mV"!**
291 +
174 174  )))
175 175  
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177 -(((
178 -**Furthermore you must also set "Remove Gain" to the same decibel gain setting that was set during programming! ANU always set this to 18 db (double check) for all types of nodes.**
179 -)))
294 +[[image:1706153266647-145.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center" height="340" width="603"]]
180 180  
181 -A list of ANU group preferred parameters can be found at the end of this session. One thing to note is that the “Sample Interval” must be set exactly to this used to reset the nodes. Once you are done with the setting, click “prepare” before “run”. If everything works correctly, you should see the reformatting process from the small panel on the bottom left of this popped up window.
182 182  
183 -Now the data should be ready. Then you can select these data and right click to output the GPS information associated with them.
184 184  
185 -[[image:1705195543898-365.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center"]]
298 +[[Caption>>image:1705195543887-977.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center" height="534" width="632"]]
186 186  
187 -When downloading, all the green lights on the nodes will blink. The associated red lights on the rack will flash when it is downloading, and make sure to disconnect the nodes before you unplug anything. Be careful: if the laptop goes to sleep, the download process will pause.
188 188  
189 -(% class="box infomessage" %)
190 -(((
191 -**INVEST IN FAST EXTERNAL HARD DRIVES – DO NOT LET THIS BE THE LIMITATION OF DATA HARVESTING**. USB-C, USB 3.0, and 4+ Tb of space are highly recommended!
192 -)))
193 193  
194 -When downloading, ensure that all metadata is saved along with the file.
195 195  
196 -Start and endtime: the system will automatically find the earliest time of the data and set that as the starting time. However, you can set the time a day earlier with a sharp start of 00:00:00. In this case, all the outputted data segments will be 24 hours long starting from midnight.
303 +[[Caption>>image:1705195543890-537.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center" height="397" width="665"]]
197 197  
198 -//Once downloaded, mark the "D" box on your temporary labels!//
199 199  
200 -== Converting data ==
201 201  
202 -Check the data all have been converted to miniseed correctly 
307 +[[Caption>>image:1705195543891-334.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center" height="379" width="650"]]
203 203  
204 -– 3 files per station per day 
205 205  
206 -* Files are the same size (NOTE if having memory issues one or more of the components may have 0-1 kb)
207 -* ~~ 5 Gb / node / month
208 208  
209 -//Tick ‘R’ box on the node label//
311 +[[image:1705195543898-365.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center" height="467" width="674"]]
210 210  
313 +----
211 211  
212 -== Cleaning ==
315 +=== **Cleaning** ===
213 213  
214 -If the nodes are placed in a thick plastic bag at the time of installation, the cleaning procedure should be straightforward. If not you have a lot of work to do before they are returned to us!
317 +**Procedure for Seismic Nodes:**
215 215  
216 -
319 +* If the nodes are placed in a thick plastic bag at the time of installation, the cleaning procedure should be straightforward. If not you have a lot of work to do before they are returned to us!
320 +
321 += =
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268 268  |(% style="width:187px" %)**Frequency Band**|(% style="width:224px" %)5 Hz to 1652Hz
269 269  |(% style="width:187px" %)**Sensitivity**|(% style="width:224px" %)67.7 V/m/s
270 270  |(% style="width:187px" %)**Size (with spike)**|(% style="width:224px" %)103mm(L) × 95mm(W) × 187mm
271 -|(% style="width:187px" %)**Weight**|(% style="width:224px" %)2.3 kg
375 +|(% style="width:187px" %)**Weight**|(% style="width:224px" %)2.4 kg
272 272  |(% style="width:187px" %)**Data Storage**|(% style="width:224px" %)64 Gb
273 -|(% style="width:187px" %)**Battery**|(% style="width:224px" %)Li_etc XXAh
377 +|(% style="width:187px" %)**Battery**|(% style="width:224px" %)Lithium ion XXAh
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