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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 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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79 79  
80 80  === ===
81 81  
95 +* (((
82 82  === **6- Data Sharing and Metadata Creation** ===
97 +)))
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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166 +
150 150  )))
151 151  
169 +[[image:1706153556166-231.jpeg||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center" height="345" width="460"]]
170 +
152 152  ----
153 153  
154 154  === **Charging Procedure for Seismic Nodes** ===
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177 177  1. (((
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.
182 182  )))
183 183  
203 +[[IGU 16-HRcharger (left) and harvester (right)>>image:1705195933422-337.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center" height="299" width="530"]]
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208 +[[image:1706153354750-415.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center" height="317" width="562"]]
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184 184  ----
185 185  
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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223 -
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225 225  (((
226 -Ensure to export data as "COUNTS", not "mV".
250 +* **Ensure to export data as "COUNTS", not "mV".**
251 +
252 +* **Set "Remove Gain" to the same decibel gain as during programming** **(by default ANU sets this to 24db (a factor of 15.848932).**
227 227  )))
228 -* (% class="box warningmessage" %)
229 -(((
230 -Set "Remove Gain" to the same decibel gain as during programming (ANU usually sets this to 18 db, but double-check).
231 231  )))
232 232  
233 233  ==== **Handling Nodes During Download** ====
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240 240  * Be cautious: if the laptop enters sleep mode, the download will pause.
241 241  )))
242 242  1. (((
243 -**Investment in Storage Hardware**:
266 +//**Investment in Storage Hardware**~://
244 244  
245 -* Use fast external hard drives to avoid limitations in data harvesting.
246 -* Recommended specifications: USB-C, USB 3.0, and 4+ Tb of space.
268 +* (% class="box warningmessage" %)
269 +(((
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.**
247 247  )))
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248 248  1. (((
249 249  **Metadata and Time Settings**:
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254 254  1. (((
255 255  **Finalizing the Download**:
256 256  
257 -* 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.
285 +
286 +
258 258  )))
259 259  
289 +[[image:1706153266647-145.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center" height="340" width="603"]]
260 260  
261 261  
262 262  
293 +[[Caption>>image:1705195543887-977.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center" height="534" width="632"]]
263 263  
264 264  
265 265  
266 266  
267 -= SmartSolo IGU 16HR 3C (5 Hz) Short Period Node =
298 +[[Caption>>image:1705195543890-537.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center" height="397" width="665"]]
268 268  
269 -blahblah
270 270  
271 -== Sub-paragraph ==
272 272  
302 +[[Caption>>image:1705195543891-334.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center" height="379" width="650"]]
273 273  
274 -== ==
275 275  
276 276  
277 -= Smart Solo BD3C-5 (5 second) Broad-Band Node =
306 +[[image:1705195543898-365.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center" height="467" width="674"]]
278 278  
279 -Lorem
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280 280  
281 -[[image:1705196270090-364.png]]
310 +=== **Cleaning** ===
282 282  
312 +**Procedure for Seismic Nodes:**
283 283  
284 -== GPS Considerations ==
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!
285 285  
286 -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.
287 -
288 -= Keeping the Instruments Clean =
289 -
290 -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.
291 -
292 -
293 -= Charge Time, Instrument Life, and Charge During Storage & Shipping =
294 -
295 -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.
296 -
297 -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.
298 -
299 -
300 -= Best Practices and Guide =
301 -
302 -== Install ==
303 -
304 -Logbook is required (used again for pick up & metadata creation)
305 -
306 -- station name
307 -
308 -- lat / long
309 -
310 -- team members
311 -
312 -- date and local time
313 -
314 -- SN of sensor
315 -
316 -- notes on site
317 -
318 -Place nodes in thick (“landfill biodegradable”) plastic bags in the hole
319 -
320 -Take compass measurement away from node and fences [make sure to adjust inclination angle]
321 -
322 -Take many photos from the site from different angles 
323 -
324 -Add a precise site description to the notes such as distances and orientations from landmarks 
325 -
326 -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.
327 -
328 -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.
329 -
330 -Download the GPS (Garmin) file to a laptop and share drive to share with other GPS devices
331 -
332 -Share photos in a shared location (Google photos, OneDrive, Dropbox, etc), but most useful are those added to a Google Maps/Earth location
333 -
334 -Create metadata .xml file
335 -
336 -
337 -== Removing/Demob ==
338 -
339 -Download and then use the GPS file to locate the node 
340 -
341 -Use Google Maps / Google Earth to create a kmz file that can then be imported onto your phone.  
342 -
343 -
344 -Upload photos of the site  
345 -
346 -- station name
347 -
348 -- latitude
349 -
350 -- longitude
351 -
352 -- elevation
353 -
354 -* SN of sensor – SN of battery (optional)
355 -* Site notes and name of location (e.g. Richards garden, Te Mini steam field eastern side) 
356 -
357 -Upload photos into Google Earth and on a shared drive
358 -
359 -Before removing the instrument have your compass, tape, marker, pen, clipboard, logbook and compass ready (in tote bag!). 
360 -
361 -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.
362 -
363 -Take a photo of the entire setup node with the label on it + compass 
364 -
365 -Use existing field logbook to note time, SN and station name plus any notes – including any issues with orientation or level or anything else
366 -
367 -
368 -== Charging ==
369 -
370 -Clean node prior to charging and harvesting the data
371 -
372 -Remove battery (and spike) from the sensor by twisting the spike part of the instrument
373 -
374 -Set 16 nodes into the charging box (spikes up)
375 -
376 -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.
377 -
378 -This is a good time to check the "C" box on your temporary labels to mark that the unit has been charged
379 -
380 -[[IGU 16-HRcharger (left) and harvester (right)>>image:1705195933422-337.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center"]]
381 -
382 -
383 -
384 -== Downloading and Converting Data to MiniSeed ==
385 -
386 -
387 -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.
388 -
389 -[[image:1705195543887-977.png]]
390 -
391 -
392 -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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394 -[[image:1705195543890-537.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center"]]
395 -
396 -
397 -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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399 -[[image:1705195543891-334.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center"]]
400 -
401 -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.
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405 -**Please make sure that data is exported as "COUNTS" and NOT "mV"!**
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410 -**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.**
411 -)))
412 -
413 -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.
414 -
415 -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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417 -[[image:1705195543898-365.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center"]]
418 -
419 -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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422 -(((
423 -**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!
424 -)))
425 -
426 -When downloading, ensure that all metadata is saved along with the file.
427 -
428 -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.
429 -
430 -//Once downloaded, mark the "D" box on your temporary labels!//
431 -
432 -== Converting data ==
433 -
434 -Check the data all have been converted to miniseed correctly 
435 -
436 -– 3 files per station per day 
437 -
438 -* Files are the same size (NOTE if having memory issues one or more of the components may have 0-1 kb)
439 -* ~~ 5 Gb / node / month
440 -
441 -//Tick ‘R’ box on the node label//
442 -
443 -
444 -== Cleaning ==
445 -
446 -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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