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5 -= **Node Setup** =
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7 -Short term (~~30 day) battery powered nodes. The default gain should be 24 db for the 16HR-3C and 6 db for the BD3C-5
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12 -== **Pre-Fieldwork Preparation** ==
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18 -**INVEST IN FAST EXTERNAL HARD DRIVES – DO NOT LET THIS BE THE LIMITATION OF DATA HARVESTING**
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20 -**Plan on 1 Tb to store ALL data for 50 nodes @ 250 Hz and a single ~~30 day occupation**
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24 -= **Installation** =
25 -
26 -=== **1- Logbook documentation** ===
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29 -**Essential Details**: Record the following in a logbook:
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31 -* Station name
32 -* Latitude and longitude
33 -* Names of team members present
34 -* Date and local time of installation
35 -* Serial number (SN) of the sensor
36 -* Detailed notes on the site conditions and setup
37 -
38 -=== **2- Node Placement** ===
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40 -
41 -**Protection**: Place nodes inside thick, landfill biodegradable plastic bags for environmental protection.
42 -
43 -**Site Analysis**:
44 -
45 -* Conduct compass measurements away from the node and metallic structures, adjusting for inclination angle.
46 -* Take multiple photographs from various angles to document the site setup thoroughly.
47 -* 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)
48 -
49 -=== **3- GPS Considerations** ===
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52 -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.
53 -
54 -=== **4- Visibility and Location Marking** ===
55 -
56 -**Flag Placement**: Position a flag, preferably in a bright color (avoid green or yellow), near the instrument to aid in its future location.
57 -
58 -**GPS Marking**:
59 -
60 -* Use a GPS device to mark the instrument's exact location.
61 -* Record this location in both your paper notes and the GPS device.
62 -
63 -=== (% style="color:inherit; font-family:inherit; font-size:max(18px, min(20px, 14.4444px + 0.462963vw))" %)**5- Charge Time, Pre-Deployment & Post-Deployment**(%%) ===
64 -
65 -* **Charging Duration**: Both types of nodes take approximately 6-8 hours to fully charge from a flat state.
66 -* **Pre-Deployment Charging**:
67 -** Although the nodes hold their charge well, it's beneficial to give them a "top up" charge right before deployment.
68 -
69 -* **Operational Duration**:
70 -** When recording at 250 Hz, with GPS on and Bluetooth disabled, the instruments are expected to last about 30 days per charge cycle.
71 -
72 -* **Post-Retrieval Charging**:
73 -** Do not store the instruments with completely drained batteries.
74 -** After retrieval, charge the instruments to about 50-60% (indicated as "orange" level) for optimal battery health.
75 -
76 -* **Storage and Shipping Charge Level**:
77 -** Maintain a battery charge level of around 50-60% for both storage and shipping purposes.
78 -** This charge level is recommended to prevent battery damage and is safe for transportation.
79 -
80 -=== ===
81 -
82 -=== **6- Data Sharing and Metadata Creation** ===
83 -
84 -**GPS Data**:
85 -
86 -* Download the GPS file to a laptop.
87 -* Share this file on a drive accessible to all team members for uniform understanding of node locations.
88 -
89 -**Photo Sharing**:
90 -
91 -* Upload site photos to a shared platform (OneDrive, Dropbox, etc.).
92 -* Integrating photos into Google Maps or Google Earth can be particularly beneficial for easy location referencing.
93 -
94 -**Metadata File**:
95 -
96 -* Create a metadata XML file for each node, which is essential for data organisation and future reference.
97 -
98 -=== **7- Additional Best Practices** ===
99 -
100 -* **Environmental Responsibility**: Ensure that the node placement and the materials used are environmentally responsible and adhere to local regulations.
101 -* **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.
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103 -* (((
104 -==== **Keeping the Instruments Clean** ====
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107 -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.
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109 -
110 -= =
111 -
112 -=== **Seismic Station Demobilization and Documentation** ===
113 -
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115 -**Preparation for Demobilization**:
116 -
117 -* Before starting the demobilization process, ensure you have a compass, tape, marker, pen, clipboard, logbook, and compass ready in your tote bag.
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120 -**Locating the instrument**:
121 -
122 -* Use the downloaded GPS file to accurately locate the node for demobilization.
123 -* Import this KMZ file onto your phone for easy reference and location tracking.
124 -* Utilize Google Maps or Google Earth to create a KMZ file of the station’s location.
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127 -**Labeling Instruments for Demobilization**:
128 -
129 -* Write the station name and the instrument’s serial number on a label.
130 -* Add markers 'D' (for download), 'C' (for charge), and ‘R’ (for removal) next to checkboxes on the label.
131 -* Affix this label to the top of the instrument to avoid confusion during the charging and downloading data.
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134 -**Photographing the Setup Node**:
135 -
136 -* Take a photo of the entire setup node with the __//label//__ and __//compass visible//__.
137 -* This photo serves as a final record of the instrument’s condition and orientation at the time of removal.
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140 -**Logging Demobilization Details**:
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142 -* Use the field logbook to note the time of demobilization, serial numbers, and station name.
143 -* Record any observations or issues related to the instrument’s orientation, level, or any other relevant factors.
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146 -**Final Checks and Equipment Removal**:
147 -
148 -* Before physically removing the instrument, double-check that all necessary data has been downloaded and all photos and notes have been taken.
149 -* Carefully dismantle and pack the equipment, ensuring that all components are accounted for and securely stored for transport.
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166 166  = SmartSolo IGU 16HR 3C (5 Hz) Short Period Node =
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180 -[[image:1705196270090-364.png]]
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182 -
183 183  == GPS Considerations ==
184 184  
185 185  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.
186 186  
187 -= Keeping the Instruments Clean =
24 +== Keeping the Instruments Clean ==
188 188  
189 -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.
26 +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>>http://auspass.edu.au/field/bd3c_removal.mp4]] demonstrating its effectiveness.
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191 191  
192 192  = Charge Time, Instrument Life, and Charge During Storage & Shipping =
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288 288  [[image:1705195543887-977.png]]
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290 -
291 291  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.
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293 293  [[image:1705195543890-537.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center"]]
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296 296  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.
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298 298  [[image:1705195543891-334.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center"]]
299 299  
300 -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.
135 +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. 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.
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304 -**Please make sure that data is exported as "COUNTS" and NOT "mV"!**
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309 -**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.**
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311 -
312 -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.
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314 314  Now the data should be ready. Then you can select these data and right click to output the GPS information associated with them.
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318 318  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.
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322 -**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!
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143 +**INVEST IN FAST EXTERNAL HARD DRIVES – DO NOT LET THIS BE THE LIMITATION OF DATA HARVESTING**
324 324  
325 325  When downloading, ensure that all metadata is saved along with the file.
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340 340  //Tick ‘R’ box on the node label//
341 341  
342 342  
343 -== Cleaning ==
163 +== Cleaning ==
344 344  
345 345  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!
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355 -**Contents**
173 +{{box title="**Contents**"}}
174 +{{toc/}}
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357 -(% class="wikitoc" %)
358 -* [[SmartSolo IGU 16HR 3C (5 Hz) Short Period Node>>path:#HSmartSoloIGU16HR3C285Hz29ShortPeriodNode]]
359 -** [[Sub-paragraph>>path:#HSub-paragraph]]
360 -** [[ >>path:#H]]
361 -* [[Smart Solo BD3C-5 (5 second) Broad-Band Node>>path:#HSmartSoloBD3C-5285second29Broad-BandNode]]
362 -** [[GPS Considerations>>path:#HGPSConsiderations]]
363 -* [[Keeping the Instruments Clean>>path:#HKeepingtheInstrumentsClean]]
364 -* [[Charge Time, Instrument Life, and Charge During Storage & Shipping>>path:#HChargeTime2CInstrumentLife2CandChargeDuringStorage26Shipping]]
365 -* [[Best Practices and Guide>>path:#HBestPracticesandGuide]]
366 -** [[Install>>path:#HInstall]]
367 -** [[Removing/Demob>>path:#HRemoving2FDemob]]
368 -** [[Charging>>path:#HCharging]]
369 -** [[Downloading and Converting Data to MiniSeed>>path:#HDownloadingandConvertingDatatoMiniSeed]]
370 -** [[Converting data>>path:#HConvertingdata]]
371 -** [[Cleaning>>path:#HCleaning]]
372 -)))
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377 -= SmartSolo [[BD3C-5>>url:https://smartsolo.com/cp-4.html]] =
181 +|(% style=~"width:115px~" %)**Sensitivity **|(% style=~"width:112px~" %)5 seconds
182 +|(% style=~"width:139px~" %)**Size (Diameter x Height)**|(% style=~"width:88px~" %)? x ? cm
183 +|(% style=~"width:139px~" %)**Weight**|(% style=~"width:88px~" %)? kg"}}
184 +|(% style="width:228px" %)**Battery**|(% style="width:183px" %)lithium (30 days)
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379 -[[image:Smartsolo IGU BD3C 5 (2).jpg]]
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383 -|(% style="width:189px" %)**Frequency Band**|(% style="width:221px" %)5 Seconds to 150Hz
384 -|(% style="width:189px" %)**Sensitivity**|(% style="width:221px" %)200 V/m/s
385 -|(% style="width:189px" %)**Size (without spike)**|(% style="width:221px" %)158 x160mm
386 -|(% style="width:189px" %)**Weight**|(% style="width:221px" %)2.8 kg
387 -|(% style="width:189px" %)**Data Storage**|(% style="width:221px" %)64 Gb
388 -|(% style="width:189px" %)**Battery**|(% style="width:221px" %)Li_etc XXAh
389 -)))
192 +|(% style=~"width:115px~" %)**Sensitivity **|(% style=~"width:112px~" %)0.2 seconds (5 Hz)
193 +|(% style=~"width:139px~" %)**Size (Diameter x Height)**|(% style=~"width:88px~" %)? x ? cm
194 +|(% style=~"width:139px~" %)**Weight**|(% style=~"width:88px~" %)? kg"}}
195 +|(% style="width:228px" %)**Battery**|(% style="width:183px" %)lithium (30 days)
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197 +{{/box}}
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393 -= SmartSolo [[IGU-16HR>>url:https://smartsolo.com/cp-3.html]] =
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395 -[[image:smartsolo node.jpg]]
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399 -|(% style="width:187px" %)**Frequency Band**|(% style="width:224px" %)5 Hz to 1652Hz
400 -|(% style="width:187px" %)**Sensitivity**|(% style="width:224px" %)67.7 V/m/s
401 -|(% style="width:187px" %)**Size (with spike)**|(% style="width:224px" %)103mm(L) × 95mm(W) × 187mm
402 -|(% style="width:187px" %)**Weight**|(% style="width:224px" %)2.3 kg
403 -|(% style="width:187px" %)**Data Storage**|(% style="width:224px" %)64 Gb
404 -|(% style="width:187px" %)**Battery**|(% style="width:224px" %)Li_etc XXAh
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