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2 2  (((
3 3  (% class="col-xs-12 col-sm-8" %)
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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.
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16 +----
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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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149 149  
150 150  * Before physically removing the instrument, double-check that all necessary data has been downloaded and all photos and notes have been taken.
151 151  * Carefully dismantle and pack the equipment, ensuring that all components are accounted for and securely stored for transport.
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152 152  )))
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169 +[[image:1706153556166-231.jpeg||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center" height="345" width="460"]]
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154 154  ----
155 155  
156 156  === **Charging Procedure for Seismic Nodes** ===
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179 179  1. (((
180 180  **Updating Charge Status**:
181 181  
182 -* 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.
183 183  * This step is crucial for tracking the charging status of multiple units, especially when handling a large number of nodes.
184 184  )))
185 185  
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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186 186  ----
187 187  
188 188  === **Downloading and Converting Seismic Data to MiniSeed Format** ===
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221 221  * Go to the “Tool” menu and select “export seismic data”.
222 222  * Tailor other parameters to personal preference and ensure "Sample Interval" matches the setting used during node reset.
223 223  * Click “prepare” followed by “run” to start reformatting. Monitor this process in the small panel at the bottom left.
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228 -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 (ANU usually sets this to 18 db, but double-check).**
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232 -Set "Remove Gain" to the same decibel gain as during programming (ANU usually sets this to 18 db, but double-check).
233 233  )))
234 234  
235 235  ==== **Handling Nodes During Download** ====
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242 242  * Be cautious: if the laptop enters sleep mode, the download will pause.
243 243  )))
244 244  1. (((
245 -**Investment in Storage Hardware**:
266 +//**Investment in Storage Hardware**~://
246 246  
247 247  * (% class="box warningmessage" %)
248 248  (((
249 -Use fast external hard drives to avoid limitations in data harvesting.
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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252 -(((
253 -Recommended specifications: USB-C, USB 3.0, and 4+ Tb of space.
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256 256  1. (((
257 257  **Metadata and Time Settings**:
258 258  
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262 262  1. (((
263 263  **Finalizing the Download**:
264 264  
265 -* 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 +
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309 +
310 +=== **Cleaning** ===
311 +
312 +**Procedure for Seismic Nodes:**
313 +
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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316 += =
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274 274  = SmartSolo IGU 16HR 3C (5 Hz) Short Period Node =
275 275  
276 276  blahblah
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278 278  == Sub-paragraph ==
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283 283  
284 284  = Smart Solo BD3C-5 (5 second) Broad-Band Node =
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285 285  
286 286  Lorem
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290 -
291 291  == GPS Considerations ==
292 292  
293 293  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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372 372  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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375 375  == Charging ==
376 376  
377 377  Clean node prior to charging and harvesting the data
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384 384  
385 385  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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391 391  == Downloading and Converting Data to MiniSeed ==
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