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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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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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225 225  (((
226 -Ensure to export data as "COUNTS", not "mV".
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250 +* **Ensure to export data as "COUNTS", not "mV".**
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231 -(((
232 -Ensure to export data as "COUNTS", not "mV".
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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236 -Set "Remove Gain" to the same decibel gain as during programming (ANU usually sets this to 18 db, but double-check).
237 237  )))
238 238  
239 239  ==== **Handling Nodes During Download** ====
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246 246  * Be cautious: if the laptop enters sleep mode, the download will pause.
247 247  )))
248 248  1. (((
249 -**Investment in Storage Hardware**:
266 +//**Investment in Storage Hardware**~://
250 250  
251 251  * (% class="box warningmessage" %)
252 252  (((
253 -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.**
254 254  )))
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256 -(((
257 -Recommended specifications: USB-C, USB 3.0, and 4+ Tb of space.
258 258  )))
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260 260  1. (((
261 261  **Metadata and Time Settings**:
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266 266  1. (((
267 267  **Finalizing the Download**:
268 268  
269 -* 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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308 +----
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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277 277  = SmartSolo IGU 16HR 3C (5 Hz) Short Period Node =
278 278  
279 279  blahblah
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281 281  == Sub-paragraph ==
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283 283  
284 -== ==
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286 286  
287 287  = Smart Solo BD3C-5 (5 second) Broad-Band Node =
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288 288  
289 289  Lorem
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293 -
294 294  == GPS Considerations ==
295 295  
296 296  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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375 375  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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378 378  == Charging ==
379 379  
380 380  Clean node prior to charging and harvesting the data
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387 387  
388 388  This is a good time to check the "C" box on your temporary labels to mark that the unit has been charged
389 389  
390 -[[IGU 16-HRcharger (left) and harvester (right)>>image:1705195933422-337.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center"]]
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394 394  == Downloading and Converting Data to MiniSeed ==
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