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2 2  (((
3 3  (% class="col-xs-12 col-sm-8" %)
4 4  (((
5 -= **Node Setup** =
5 += **Node Types** =
6 6  
7 -Short term (~~30 day) battery powered nodes
7 +ANSIR carry two types of three-channel nodes
8 8  
9 -== **Pre-Fieldwork Preparation** ==
9 +* **SmartSolo IGU 16HR 3C (5 Hz Short Period)**
10 +* **SmartSolo BD3C-5 (5 Second Broadband)**
10 10  
11 -(% class="box infomessage" %)
12 -(((
13 -(% class="box warningmessage" %)
14 -(((
15 -**~ INVEST IN FAST EXTERNAL HARD DRIVES – DO NOT LET THIS BE THE LIMITATION OF DATA HARVESTING **
16 -)))
17 -)))
12 +Both have a battery capacity of around 30 days. The programming, operation and downloading procedures for both types of SmartSolo nodes are also similar.
18 18  
19 -= **Installation** =
14 +----
20 20  
21 -=== **1- Logbook documentation** ===
16 += **Programming Defaults** =
22 22  
23 -(((
24 -**Essential Details**: Record the following in a logbook:
18 +The nodes must be programmed in the SoloLite software prior to use. Screenshots for the short period 16HR-3C and broadband BDC3-5 are shown with our recommended parameters.
25 25  
26 -* Station name
27 -* Latitude and longitude
28 -* Names of team members present
29 -* Date and local time of installation
30 -* Serial number (SN) of the sensor
31 -* Detailed notes on the site conditions and setup
20 +[[IGU-16 3C (short period node) programming screen set at 250 Hz. Ensure that the highlighted areas are set!>>image:SP_programming.labels.png||alt="IGU-16 3C programming screen"]]
32 32  
22 +[[BD3C-5 (broadband node) programming screen set at 250 hz. Ensure that the highlighted areas are set!>>image:BB_programming.labels.png||alt="BD3C-5 programming screen"]]
33 33  
34 -=== **2- Node Placement** ===
35 -)))
24 +FIFO (first in, first out) data mode is safest as this will overwrite old data in case you forgot to clear the storage. At <= 250 hz you can fit 4++ months of data on these, shouldn't be an issue.
36 36  
37 -**Protection**: Place nodes inside thick, landfill biodegradable plastic bags for environmental protection.
26 +Be sure to set the channel types to Seismic and the gain appropriately. For active source (i.e. explosions) you can leave the gain at 0, but for passive experiments some gain is purported to be helpful (although we have found this to be somewhat negligible). We can confirm that 6db for the broadband nodes and 24db for the short period works well.
38 38  
39 -**Site Analysis**:
28 +If you want recording to begin immediately, ensure that begin date is in the past by at least a few days. If you prefer to have a timed turn-on, then set the times as needed. **Be warned that recording will not begin until a GPS lock is achieved, so if you set it to a future turn-on but bury it too deeply, it may not record!**
40 40  
41 -* Conduct compass measurements away from the node and metallic structures, adjusting for inclination angle.
42 -* Take multiple photographs from various angles to document the site setup thoroughly.
43 -* 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)
30 +In newer versions of the software there is a "power consumption" setting.. we are no sure what this does exactly, but the manual says it gives life a "boost" at the expense of about 3 db of resolution. Until this can be quantified a bit better it is not recommended.
44 44  
45 -=== **3- Visibility and Location Marking** ===
32 +Storage type can be DLD (proprietary) or Miniseed. We assume the software works best with their proprietary format so prefer not to risk any issues. You can export to miniseed later.
46 46  
47 -**Flag Placement**: Position a flag, preferably in a bright color (avoid green or yellow), near the instrument to aid in its future location.
34 +GPS is best set to cycle mode (e.g. once per hour) instead of constant "always on". The clock drift on these are almost nil even if there is no sync at all, so it's best to conserve power.
48 48  
49 -**GPS Marking**:
36 +Bluetooth (BB nodes only) should be turned OFF to conserve power.
50 50  
51 -* Use a GPS device to mark the instrument's exact location.
52 -* Record this location in both your paper notes and the GPS device.
38 +We recommend that the SP 16HR-3C be set to a gain of 24db for passive experiments and no higher than 250 Hz sampling rate unless there is an explicit reason to do so. The BD3C-5 should be set to a gain of 6db (which is the maximum allowed) for passive experiments (or 0 db if active).
53 53  
54 -=== **4- Data Sharing and Metadata Creation** ===
40 +{{info}}
41 +**Note that any applied instrument gain must be removed when exporting (e.g. to miniseed) after your deploy, **otherwise amplitudes will be a factor of either 15.84893192 (24db) or 2 (6db) too high!
42 +{{/info}}
55 55  
56 -**GPS Data**:
44 += **Fieldwork Preparation** =
57 57  
58 -* Download the GPS file to a laptop.
59 -* Share this file on a drive accessible to all team members for uniform understanding of node locations.
46 +(% class="box warningmessage" %)
47 +(((
48 +**INVEST IN FAST EXTERNAL HARD DRIVES – DO NOT LET THIS BE THE LIMITATION OF DATA HARVESTING**
60 60  
61 -**Photo Sharing**:
50 +**Assume ~~1 Tb of storage for both raw and exported data per 50 nodes @ 250 Hz & 30 days. One node recording at 250 Hz for 30 days tends to create about 3 Gb of miniseed data.**
62 62  
63 -* Upload site photos to a shared platform (OneDrive, Dropbox, etc.).
64 -* Integrating photos into Google Maps or Google Earth can be particularly beneficial for easy location referencing.
52 +**We have had good experience with the 4Tb Samsung T7 Shield drives.**
53 +)))
65 65  
66 -**Metadata File**:
55 +== Magnets ==
67 67  
68 -* Create a metadata XML file for each node, which is essential for data organisation and future reference.
57 +If you are short on magnets, you may find it easier and a lot cheaper to buy magnets in Australia. AMF Magnetics is a good retailer, and [[this item>>https://magnet.com.au/collections/shop?q=23012B]] seems to work well. It is also advantageous to use smaller magnets and store/carry them individually in your back pocket (as well as stick them to various places in your field vehicle, etc).
69 69  
70 -=== **5- Additional Best Practices** ===
59 +== Animal-Proofing ==
71 71  
72 -* **Environmental Responsibility**: Ensure that the node placement and the materials used are environmentally responsible and adhere to local regulations.
73 -* **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.
61 +We have experienced times where foxes (or some other animal) will dig up nodes and potentially carry them off for tens or hundreds of meteres. Being sanitary with the rope handles (e.g. not getting food grease on them) seems to help, as well as spraying the nodes and handles with methylated spirits et al. when deploying. There are other specialized products available depending on your environment.
74 74  
75 -= ​​​​​​​ =
63 += **Installation** =
76 76  
77 -= =
65 +(% class="box infomessage" %)
66 +(((
67 +**Field logs are a critical component of fieldwork and this is especially the case for large N nodal deploys. Take notes!**
68 +)))
78 78  
79 -= =
70 +== 1. Logbook documentation ==
80 80  
81 -= SmartSolo IGU 16HR 3C (5 Hz) Short Period Node =
72 +(((
73 +**Essential Details** for field logs:
82 82  
83 -blahblah
75 +* Station name
76 +* Latitude, longitude, elevation
77 +* Names of team members present
78 +* Date and both local & UTC time of installation/removal
79 +* Serial number (SN) of the TOP HALF of the sensor (if a BD3C-5, there is only one serial number)
80 +* Detailed notes on the site conditions and setup, anything else that will be helpful to find it again ("by the fence", "south of rock", etc)
84 84  
85 -== Sub-paragraph ==
82 +[[HERE>>http://auspass.edu.au/field/NODES_blank_fieldlog.pdf]] is an example logsheet that works well for nodes, feel free to print and use!
86 86  
84 +== 2. Node Placement ==
85 +)))
87 87  
88 -== ==
87 +**Protection**: Place nodes inside (landfill) biodegradable bags to minimize cleaning and cross-site soil contamination.
89 89  
89 +**Site Analysis**:
90 90  
91 -= Smart Solo BD3C-5 (5 second) Broad-Band Node =
91 +* **Take compass measurements away from the sensor as it will affect your measurement.**
92 +* Take photographs from various angles to document the site setup thoroughly.
93 +* Include a detailed site description in your notes
92 92  
93 -Lorem
95 +== 3. GPS Considerations ==
94 94  
95 -[[image:1705196270090-364.png]]
97 +(% class="wikigeneratedid" %)
98 +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.
96 96  
100 +== 4. Visibility and Location Marking ==
97 97  
98 -== GPS Considerations ==
102 +**Flag Placement**: Position a flag, preferably in a bright color (avoid green or yellow), near the instrument to aid in its future location.
99 99  
100 -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.
104 +**GPS Marking**:
101 101  
102 -= Keeping the Instruments Clean =
106 +* Use a GPS device to mark the instrument's exact location.
107 +* Record this location in both your paper notes and the GPS device.
103 103  
104 -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.
109 +== (% style="color:inherit; font-family:inherit; font-size:max(18px, min(20px, 14.4444px + 0.462963vw))" %)5. Charge Time, Pre-Deployment & Post-Deployment(%%) ==
105 105  
111 +* **Charging Duration**: Both types of nodes take approximately 6-8 hours to fully charge from a flat state.
112 +* **Pre-Deployment Charging**:
113 +** Although the nodes hold their charge well, it's beneficial to give them a "top up" charge before deployment.
106 106  
107 -= Charge Time, Instrument Life, and Charge During Storage & Shipping =
115 +* **Operational Duration**:
116 +** 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.
108 108  
109 -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.
118 +* **Post-Retrieval Charging**:
119 +** After retrieval, charge the instruments to about 50-60% (indicated as "orange" level) unless they are to be immediately re-deployed.
120 +* **Storage and Shipping Charge Level**:
121 +** Maintain a battery charge level of around 50-60% (e.g. "orange") for both storage and shipping purposes.
122 +** This charge level is recommended to prevent battery damage and is safe for transportation.
123 +** Nodes should not be stored fully charged, and **they should especially not be stored with 0 charge as this damages lithium batteries.**
110 110  
111 -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.
125 +(((
126 +== 6. Data Sharing and Metadata Creation ==
127 +)))
112 112  
129 +**GPS Data**:
113 113  
114 -= Best Practices and Guide =
131 +* Ensure you have documented precise lat/lon locations for each station and **DOCUMENTED THIS CAREFULLY**
115 115  
116 -== Install ==
133 +**Photo Sharing**:
117 117  
118 -Logbook is required (used again for pick up & metadata creation)
135 +* It is strongly encouraged to take pictures of each site and upload these to a shared platform (OneDrive, Dropbox, etc.).
119 119  
120 -- station name
137 +**Metadata File**:
121 121  
122 -- lat / long
139 +* Create and organize metadata according to the [[ANU metadata standard txt file>>attach:example_metadata.txt]]. This is going to be particularly important if you are reusing nodes at different sites... not documenting the serial numbers (of the **top half** of the node) and the times they were deployed can lead to station mix-ups.
123 123  
124 -- team members
141 +== 7. Additional Best Practices ==
125 125  
126 -- date and local time
143 +* **Training and Familiarisation**: Make sure all team members are adequately trained in using the GPS devices, compass use, and other equipment to ensure consistent and accurate data collection.
127 127  
128 -- SN of sensor
145 +----
129 129  
130 -- notes on site
147 += **Seismic Station Demobilization and Documentation** =
131 131  
132 -Place nodes in thick (“landfill biodegradable”) plastic bags in the hole
149 +1. (((
150 +**Preparation for Demobilization**:
133 133  
134 -Take compass measurement away from node and fences [make sure to adjust inclination angle]
152 +* Before starting the demobilization process, ensure you have a compass, tape, marker, pen, masking tape, clipboard, logbook, and compass ready in your tote bag.
153 +)))
154 +1. (((
155 +**Locating the instrument**:
135 135  
136 -Take many photos from the site from different angles 
157 +* Use the downloaded GPS file to accurately locate the node for demobilization.
158 +* Import this KMZ file onto your phone for easy reference and location tracking.
159 +* Utilize Google Maps or Google Earth to create a KMZ file of the station’s location.
160 +)))
161 +1. (((
162 +**Labeling Instruments for Demobilization**:
137 137  
138 -Add a precise site description to the notes such as distances and orientations from landmarks 
164 +* Write the station name and the instrument’s serial number on a masking tape label to apply to the top of the node.
165 +* Add markers 'D' (for download), 'C' (for charge), and ‘R’ (for removal) next to checkboxes on the label.
166 +* Affix this label to the top of the instrument to avoid confusion during the charging and downloading data.
167 +)))
168 +1. (((
169 +**Photographing the Setup Node**:
139 139  
140 -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.
171 +* Take a photo of the entire setup node with the __//label//__ and __//compass visible//__.
172 +* This photo serves as a final record of the instrument’s condition and orientation at the time of removal.
173 +)))
174 +1. (((
175 +**Logging Demobilization Details**:
141 141  
142 -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.
177 +* Use the field logbook to note the time of demobilization, serial numbers, and station name.
178 +* Record any observations or issues related to the instrument’s orientation, level, or any other relevant factors.
179 +)))
180 +1. (((
181 +**Final Checks and Equipment Removal**:
143 143  
144 -Download the GPS (Garmin) file to a laptop and share drive to share with other GPS devices
183 +* Before physically removing the instrument, double-check that all necessary data has been downloaded and all photos and notes have been taken.
184 +* Carefully dismantle and pack the equipment, ensuring that all components are accounted for and securely stored for transport.
145 145  
146 -Share photos in a shared location (Google photos, OneDrive, Dropbox, etc), but most useful are those added to a Google Maps/Earth location
186 +
187 +)))
147 147  
148 -Create metadata .xml file
189 +[[image:1706153556166-231.jpeg||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center" height="345" width="460"]]
149 149  
191 +----
150 150  
151 -== Removing/Demob ==
193 += **Charging Procedure for Seismic Nodes** =
152 152  
153 -Download and then use the GPS file to locate the node 
195 +(((
196 +== 1. Preparation for Charging: ==
154 154  
155 -Use Google Maps / Google Earth to create a kmz file that can then be imported onto your phone.  
198 +* 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.
199 +)))
156 156  
201 +(((
202 +== 2. Disassembling the Node: ==
157 157  
158 -Upload photos of the site  
204 +* For the IGU-16HR, remove the battery (bottom half) from the sensor. This is done by unscrewing the spikes counter-clockwise.
205 +)))
159 159  
160 -- station name
207 +(((
208 +== 3. Setting Nodes in the Charging Box: ==
161 161  
162 -- latitude
210 +* Place 1-16 IGU-16HR battery components upside-down into the charger, assuring they are oriented properly.
211 +)))
163 163  
164 -- longitude
213 +(((
214 +== 4. Monitoring the Charging Process: ==
165 165  
166 -- elevation
216 +* 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.
217 +* 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.
218 +)))
167 167  
168 -* SN of sensor – SN of battery (optional)
169 -* Site notes and name of location (e.g. Richards garden, Te Mini steam field eastern side) 
220 +(((
221 +== 5. Updating Charge Status: ==
170 170  
171 -Upload photos into Google Earth and on a shared drive
223 +* 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.
224 +* This step is crucial for tracking the charging status of multiple units, especially when handling a large number of nodes.
225 +)))
172 172  
173 -Before removing the instrument have your compass, tape, marker, pen, clipboard, logbook and compass ready (in tote bag!). 
227 +[[IGU 16-HRcharger (left) and harvester (right)>>image:1705195933422-337.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center" height="299" width="530"]]
174 174  
175 -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.
176 176  
177 -Take a photo of the entire setup node with the label on it + compass 
178 178  
179 -Use existing field logbook to note time, SN and station name plus any notes – including any issues with orientation or level or anything else
180 180  
232 +[[image:1706153354750-415.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center" height="317" width="562"]]
181 181  
182 -== Charging ==
234 +----
183 183  
184 -Clean node prior to charging and harvesting the data
236 += **Downloading and Converting Seismic Data to MiniSeed Format** =
185 185  
186 -Remove battery (and spike) from the sensor by twisting the spike part of the instrument
238 +== Node Registration and Software Setup ==
187 187  
188 -Set 16 nodes into the charging box (spikes up)
240 +1. (((
241 +**Registering Nodes in the System**:
189 189  
190 -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.
243 +* To begin, register the nodes in the system so the software can recognize them.
244 +* Navigate to the installation folder of “SmartSoloApps SoloLite”.
245 +* Right-click on deviceconfig.exe and choose “run as an administrator”. Save the file to the “deviceconfig” directory (refer to the snapshot below).
246 +* To avoid double registration, replace the file each time you register a new node.
247 +)))
248 +1. (((
249 +**Creating a New Project in SoloLite**:
191 191  
192 -This is a good time to check the "C" box on your temporary labels to mark that the unit has been charged
251 +* Open the “SoloLite” software.
252 +* Go to “File” and create a new project. Don't worry about finding the exact 16 nodes used in script writing.
253 +* Ignore the settings for seismic recordings in the subsequent window. Resetting instruments (e.g., sampling rate, gain) requires reprogramming via script.
254 +)))
193 193  
194 -[[IGU 16-HRcharger (left) and harvester (right)>>image:1705195933422-337.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center"]]
256 +== Data Downloading Process ==
195 195  
258 +1. (((
259 +**Initiating Data Download**:
196 196  
261 +* Once a new project is created, the Data Transfer View panel will display connected nodes with details like series number and data size.
262 +* If “Prospect not matched” appears, it simply means the new project doesn’t match the original programming project. This is not a concern.
263 +* Select all nodes and right-click to “force download”. This starts the download process.
264 +* Completed downloads will appear as new folders in the Downloaded Data panel.
265 +)))
266 +1. (((
267 +**Exporting Data in Readable Format**:
197 197  
198 -== Downloading and Converting Data to MiniSeed ==
269 +* Go to the “Tool” menu and select “export seismic data”.
270 +* Tailor other parameters to personal preference and ensure "Sample Interval" matches the setting used during node reset.
271 +* Click “prepare” followed by “run” to start reformatting. Monitor this process in the small panel at the bottom left.
272 +* (% class="box warningmessage" %)
273 +(((
274 +* **Ensure to export data as "COUNTS" (int32), not "mV" (float). This is critical!**
199 199  
276 +* **Set "Remove Gain" to the same decibel gain as during programming. By default ANU sets this to 24db for short period nodes (a scaling factor of 15.848932), and 6db (a factor of 2.0) for broadband nodes.**
277 +)))
278 +)))
200 200  
201 -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.
280 +== Handling Nodes During Download ==
202 202  
203 -[[image:1705195543887-977.png]]
282 +1. (((
283 +**Monitoring Download Indicators**:
204 204  
285 +* During download, green lights on nodes will blink, and associated red lights on the rack will flash.
286 +* Disconnect nodes properly before unplugging anything.
287 +* Be cautious: if the laptop enters sleep mode, the download will pause.
288 +)))
289 +1. (((
290 +//**Investment in Storage Hardware**~://
205 205  
206 -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.
292 +* (% class="box warningmessage" %)
293 +(((
294 +* **Use fast external hard drives to avoid limitations in data harvesting.**
207 207  
208 -[[image:1705195543890-537.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center"]]
296 +* **Recommended specifications: USB-C, USB 3.0, and 4+ Tb of space.**
297 +* **The USB type for the harvester is TYPE-A, the typical normal rectangular shape.**
298 +)))
299 +)))
300 +1. (((
301 +**Metadata and Time Settings**:
209 209  
303 +* Ensure all metadata is saved with the file.
304 +* 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.
305 +)))
306 +1. (((
307 +**Finalizing the Download**:
210 210  
211 -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.
309 +* After downloading, mark the //"D"// box on your temporary labels to indicate completion.
212 212  
213 -[[image:1705195543891-334.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center"]]
311 +
312 +)))
214 214  
215 -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.
314 +[[image:1706153266647-145.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center" height="340" width="603"]]
216 216  
217 -(% class="box warningmessage" %)
218 -(((
219 -**Please make sure that data is exported as "COUNTS" and NOT "mV"!**
220 -)))
221 221  
222 -(% class="box warningmessage" %)
223 -(((
224 -**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.**
225 -)))
226 226  
227 -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.
318 +[[Caption>>image:1705195543887-977.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center" height="534" width="632"]]
228 228  
229 -Now the data should be ready. Then you can select these data and right click to output the GPS information associated with them.
230 230  
231 -[[image:1705195543898-365.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center"]]
232 232  
233 -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.
234 234  
235 -(% class="box infomessage" %)
236 -(((
237 -**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!
238 -)))
323 +[[Caption>>image:1705195543890-537.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center" height="397" width="665"]]
239 239  
240 -When downloading, ensure that all metadata is saved along with the file.
241 241  
242 -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.
243 243  
244 -//Once downloaded, mark the "D" box on your temporary labels!//
327 +[[Caption>>image:1705195543891-334.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center" height="379" width="650"]]
245 245  
246 -== Converting data ==
247 247  
248 -Check the data all have been converted to miniseed correctly 
249 249  
250 -– 3 files per station per day 
331 +[[image:1705195543898-365.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center" height="467" width="674"]]
251 251  
252 -* Files are the same size (NOTE if having memory issues one or more of the components may have 0-1 kb)
253 -* ~~ 5 Gb / node / month
333 +----
254 254  
255 -//Tick ‘R’ box on the node label//
335 += **Cleaning** =
256 256  
337 +When still connected, the nodes are water resistant (don't submerge them!) and can handle a good spray / wipedown. A strong, non-wire brush is helpful to reach areas between the metal spikes on the bottom.
257 257  
258 -== Cleaning ==
339 += **Weights (for shipping)** =
259 259  
260 -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!
341 +The weights of bags of nodes, as well as data harvesters and node chargers, are listed below:
261 261  
262 -
263 -)))
343 +1 bag + 6 SP (IGU-16HR) nodes: 18 kg
264 264  
345 +1 SP (IGU-16HR) data harvester: 21.5 kg
265 265  
347 +1 SP (IGU-16HR) charger: 26.3 kg
348 +
349 +1 BB (BD3C-5) charger/data harvester (with and without 16 cables): 21 kg / 14.5 kg
350 +
351 +1 case + 5 BB (BD3C-5) nodes and 6 BB nodes: 22 kg / 25 kg
352 +)))
353 +
266 266  (% class="col-xs-12 col-sm-4" %)
267 267  (((
268 268  (% class="box" %)
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269 269  (((
270 270  **Contents**
271 271  
272 -(% class="wikitoc" %)
273 -* [[SmartSolo IGU 16HR 3C (5 Hz) Short Period Node>>path:#HSmartSoloIGU16HR3C285Hz29ShortPeriodNode]]
274 -** [[Sub-paragraph>>path:#HSub-paragraph]]
275 -** [[ >>path:#H]]
276 -* [[Smart Solo BD3C-5 (5 second) Broad-Band Node>>path:#HSmartSoloBD3C-5285second29Broad-BandNode]]
277 -** [[GPS Considerations>>path:#HGPSConsiderations]]
278 -* [[Keeping the Instruments Clean>>path:#HKeepingtheInstrumentsClean]]
279 -* [[Charge Time, Instrument Life, and Charge During Storage & Shipping>>path:#HChargeTime2CInstrumentLife2CandChargeDuringStorage26Shipping]]
280 -* [[Best Practices and Guide>>path:#HBestPracticesandGuide]]
281 -** [[Install>>path:#HInstall]]
282 -** [[Removing/Demob>>path:#HRemoving2FDemob]]
283 -** [[Charging>>path:#HCharging]]
284 -** [[Downloading and Converting Data to MiniSeed>>path:#HDownloadingandConvertingDatatoMiniSeed]]
285 -** [[Converting data>>path:#HConvertingdata]]
286 -** [[Cleaning>>path:#HCleaning]]
360 +{{toc/}}
361 +
362 +
287 287  )))
288 288  
289 -
290 290  (% class="box" %)
291 291  (((
292 292  = SmartSolo [[BD3C-5>>url:https://smartsolo.com/cp-4.html]] =
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300 300  |(% style="width:189px" %)**Size (without spike)**|(% style="width:221px" %)158 x160mm
301 301  |(% style="width:189px" %)**Weight**|(% style="width:221px" %)2.8 kg
302 302  |(% style="width:189px" %)**Data Storage**|(% style="width:221px" %)64 Gb
303 -|(% style="width:189px" %)**Battery**|(% style="width:221px" %)Li_etc XXAh
378 +|(% style="width:189px" %)**Battery**|(% style="width:221px" %)(((
379 +Lithium-ion battery contained in equipment (168.84 Wh)
380 +
381 +UN3481 PI967 S1
304 304  )))
383 +)))
305 305  
306 306  (% class="box" %)
307 307  (((
308 -= SmartSolo [[IGU-16HR>>url:https://smartsolo.com/cp-3.html]] =
387 += SmartSolo [[IGU-16HR>>url:https://smartsolo.com/cp-3.html]]3C =
309 309  
310 310  [[image:smartsolo node.jpg]]
311 311  
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314 314  |(% style="width:187px" %)**Frequency Band**|(% style="width:224px" %)5 Hz to 1652Hz
315 315  |(% style="width:187px" %)**Sensitivity**|(% style="width:224px" %)67.7 V/m/s
316 316  |(% style="width:187px" %)**Size (with spike)**|(% style="width:224px" %)103mm(L) × 95mm(W) × 187mm
317 -|(% style="width:187px" %)**Weight**|(% style="width:224px" %)2.3 kg
396 +|(% style="width:187px" %)**Weight**|(% style="width:224px" %)2.4 kg
318 318  |(% style="width:187px" %)**Data Storage**|(% style="width:224px" %)64 Gb
319 -|(% style="width:187px" %)**Battery**|(% style="width:224px" %)Li_etc XXAh
398 +|(% style="width:187px" %)**Battery**|(% style="width:224px" %)(((
399 +Lithium-ion battery contained in equipment (96.48 Wh)
400 +
401 +UN3481 PI967 S2
320 320  )))
403 +)))
321 321  
322 -
405 +(% class="box" %)
406 +(((
407 += SmartSolo BD3C-16 Portable Battery Charger =
408 +
409 +[[image:20250729_125049.jpg]]
410 +
411 +|**Dimensions (LxHxW)**|558 x 357 x 300mm
412 +|**Input rating**|100-210V - 50/60Hz
413 +|**Power**|1000W
414 +|**Weight**|14.5kg
415 +|**Weight with cables**|21kg
323 323  )))
417 +
418 +(% class="box" id="HSmartSoloBD3C-16PortableBatteryCharger" %)
419 +(((
420 += SmartSolo IGU-16 Portable Data Harvester =
421 +
422 +[[image:20250729_124747.jpg]]
423 +
424 +|**Dimensions (LxHxW)**|625 x 500 x 366mm
425 +|**Input rating**|100-210V - 50/60Hz
426 +|**Power**|100W
427 +|**Weight**|21.5 - 24kg
428 +|**Slots no.**|16
429 +|**Download Speed**|20MB/sec/slot
324 324  )))
431 +
432 +(% class="box" %)
433 +(((
434 += SmartSolo IGU-16 Portable Battery Charger =
435 +
436 += [[image:20250729_124644.jpg]] =
437 +
438 +|**Dimensions (LxHxW)**|625 x 500 x 366mm
439 +|**Input rating**|100-210V - 50/60Hz
440 +|**Power**|640W
441 +|**Weight**|26.3kg
442 +|**Slots no.**|16
443 +)))
444 +
445 +(% class="box" %)
446 +(((
447 += SmartSolo BD3C-5 Carry Bag =
448 +
449 +[[image:20250729_124957.jpg]]
450 +
451 +
452 +|**Dimensions (LxHxW)**|590 x 225 x 405mm
453 +|**Weight**|8.2kg
454 +|**Slots no.**|6
455 +)))
456 +
457 +(% class="box" %)
458 +(((
459 += SmartSolo IGU-16 3C Carry Bag =
460 +
461 +[[image:20250729_124502.jpg]]
462 +
463 +|**Dimensions (LxHxW)**|230 x 340 x 310mm
464 +|**Weight**|3.6kg
465 +|**Slots no.**|6
466 +)))
467 +
468 +(% class="box" %)
469 +(((
470 += SmartSolo IGU-16 1C Carry Bag =
471 +
472 +[[image:20250729_124558.jpg]]
473 +
474 +|**Dimensions (LxHxW)**|225 x 200 x 550mm
475 +|**Weight**|
476 +|**Slots no.**|6
477 +)))
478 +)))
479 +)))
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1 +# AKL-HR Node Array (AHNA) code X5
2 +CITE: Name, Name, and Name. (2023). A Node Array [Data set]. International Federation of Digital Seismograph Networks. https://doi.org/10.7914/8jxr-7029
3 +
4 +#SITE START END LAT LONG ELEV SPS RECORDER S/N SENSOR S/N PROPERTY,LOCALITY,COUNTRY COMMENTS
5 +
6 +# INSTALL
7 +AKL01 20-05-2023T00:00 30-06-2023T00:00 -37.0471 175.5245 75 250 SSNODE_C 590001950 SSNODE_5S 590001950 "Te Puru,Hauraki,NZ"
8 +AKL02 20-05-2023T00:00 30-06-2023T00:00 -36.7476 175.5026 70 250 SSNODE_C 590001943 SSNODE_5S 590001943 "Coromandel Town,Hauraki,NZ"
9 +AKL03 20-05-2023T00:00 30-06-2023T00:00 -36.9694 175.5020 98 250 SSNODE_C 590002068 SSNODE_5S 590002068 "Te Mata,Hauraki,NZ"
10 +AKL05 19-05-2023T19:00 22-02-2023T00:00 -36.5996 174.3312 102 250 SSNODE_C 590001957 SSNODE_5S 590001957 "South Head South,Auckland,NZ" "site was disturbed"
11 +AKL06 19-05-2023T19:00 30-06-2023T00:00 -37.2459 175.3426 34 250 SSNODE_C 590001930 SSNODE_5S 590001930 "Back Miranda,Auckland,NZ"
12 +AKB05 02-05-2023T00:37 30-06-2023T00:00 -36.6651 175.4800 63 250 TSAWR TS085A TRILL120 4875 "Colville,Hauraki,NZ"
13 +
14 +# SERVICE 1
15 +AKL05 22-02-2023T00:00 30-06-2023T00:00 -36.5996 174.3312 102 250 SSNODE_C 590001999 SSNODE_.2S 590001999 "South Head South,Auckland,NZ" "swapped node to shortperiod"
16 +
17 +
18 +
19 +
20 +################### ANY LINE BEGINNING WITH # will be commented! Comments are good!
21 +
22 +
23 +# NOTES
24 +# the start/end time is not critical, but good to have. what IS critical are the times of instrument changes as this potentially affects response information
25 +# to mark equipment changes, add a new line with an updated start date (e.g. AKL05 above)
26 +# can use tabs or spaces, but spaces tend to look nicer. formatting ultimately doesn't matter too much so long as there is any sort of "white space" between the fields
27 +# if you don't know a serial number, put 999. if you don't know the elevation, put 0
28 +# for Nodes, put the same serial number for both Recoder and Sensor (since they are the same!)
29 +
30 +
31 +# EXAMPLE INSTRUMENT LABELS
32 +#LPR200 = ANU LPR-200 logger (beige box)
33 +#TSAWR = ANU TerraSAWR logger (yellow box)
34 +
35 +#TRILL120 = Trillium Compact 120s
36 +#TRILL20 = Trillium Compact 20s
37 +#TRILL120PH = Trillium Compact 120s PostHole
38 +#CMG6TD = Guralp 6TD
39 +#CMG3ESP = Guralp 3ESP
40 +#3DLITE = Lenarrtz 3D-LITE
41 +
42 +#SSNODE_C = output was in COUNTS (there is also SSNODE_MV, if you (accidentally!) output to millivolts etc)
43 +#SSNODE_5S = broadband (can also use SSNODE_BB)
44 +#SSNODE_.2S = shortperiod (can also use SSNODE_SP)
45 +
46 +#it doesn't matter too much what you use for equipment labels, so long as they are consistent and otherwise defined somewhere in the comments!
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