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5 += **SmartSolo Node Types and Procedures** =
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7 +**SmartSolo Node Variants:**
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9 +* **SmartSolo IGU 16HR 3C (5 Hz) Short Period Node**
10 +* **SmartSolo BD3C-5 (5-second) Broad-Band Node**
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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.
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14 +This uniformity in process ensures ease of operation across different node types, allowing for a streamlined approach in fieldwork and data management.
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5 5  = **Node Setup** =
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7 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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80 80  === ===
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82 82  === **6- Data Sharing and Metadata Creation** ===
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83 83  
84 84  **GPS Data**:
85 85  
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147 147  
148 148  * Before physically removing the instrument, double-check that all necessary data has been downloaded and all photos and notes have been taken.
149 149  * Carefully dismantle and pack the equipment, ensuring that all components are accounted for and securely stored for transport.
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152 152  ----
153 153  
154 154  === **Charging Procedure for Seismic Nodes** ===
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178 178  **Updating Charge Status**:
179 179  
180 -* 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.
199 +* 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.
181 181  * This step is crucial for tracking the charging status of multiple units, especially when handling a large number of nodes.
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186 186  === **Downloading and Converting Seismic Data to MiniSeed Format** ===
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219 219  * Go to the “Tool” menu and select “export seismic data”.
220 220  * Tailor other parameters to personal preference and ensure "Sample Interval" matches the setting used during node reset.
221 221  * Click “prepare” followed by “run” to start reformatting. Monitor this process in the small panel at the bottom left.
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250 +* **Ensure to export data as "COUNTS", not "mV".**
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252 +* **Set "Remove Gain" to the same decibel gain as during programming (ANU usually sets this to 18 db, but double-check).**
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223 223  
224 -* Ensure to export data as "COUNTS", not "mV".
225 -* Set "Remove Gain" to the same decibel gain as during programming (ANU usually sets this to 18 db, but double-check).
226 -
227 227  ==== **Handling Nodes During Download** ====
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234 234  * Be cautious: if the laptop enters sleep mode, the download will pause.
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236 236  1. (((
237 -**Investment in Storage Hardware**:
266 +//**Investment in Storage Hardware**~://
238 238  
239 -* Use fast external hard drives to avoid limitations in data harvesting.
240 -* Recommended specifications: USB-C, USB 3.0, and 4+ Tb of space.
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270 +* **Use fast external hard drives to avoid limitations in data harvesting.**
271 +
272 +* **Recommended specifications: USB-C, USB 3.0, and 4+ Tb of space.**
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242 242  1. (((
243 243  **Metadata and Time Settings**:
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249 249  **Finalizing the Download**:
250 250  
251 -* After downloading, mark the "D" box on your temporary labels to indicate completion.
284 +* After downloading, mark the //"D"// box on your temporary labels to indicate completion.
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310 +=== **Cleaning** ===
311 +
312 +**Procedure for Seismic Nodes:**
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314 +* 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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262 262  = SmartSolo IGU 16HR 3C (5 Hz) Short Period Node =
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266 266  == Sub-paragraph ==
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272 272  = Smart Solo BD3C-5 (5 second) Broad-Band Node =
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279 279  == GPS Considerations ==
280 280  
281 281  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.
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360 360  Use existing field logbook to note time, SN and station name plus any notes – including any issues with orientation or level or anything else
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363 363  == Charging ==
364 364  
365 365  Clean node prior to charging and harvesting the data
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372 372  
373 373  This is a good time to check the "C" box on your temporary labels to mark that the unit has been charged
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379 379  == Downloading and Converting Data to MiniSeed ==
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