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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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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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156 156  === **Charging Procedure for Seismic Nodes** ===
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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.
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188 188  === **Downloading and Converting Seismic Data to MiniSeed Format** ===
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226 226  * **Ensure to export data as "COUNTS", not "mV".**
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229 229  * **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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240 240  * Be cautious: if the laptop enters sleep mode, the download will pause.
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242 242  1. (((
243 -**Investment in Storage Hardware**:
266 +//**Investment in Storage Hardware**~://
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247 -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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251 -Recommended specifications: USB-C, USB 3.0, and 4+ Tb of space.
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254 254  1. (((
255 255  **Metadata and Time Settings**:
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260 260  1. (((
261 261  **Finalizing the Download**:
262 262  
263 -* 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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270 270  = SmartSolo IGU 16HR 3C (5 Hz) Short Period Node =
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274 274  == Sub-paragraph ==
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280 280  = Smart Solo BD3C-5 (5 second) Broad-Band Node =
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287 287  == GPS Considerations ==
288 288  
289 289  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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368 368  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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371 371  == Charging ==
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373 373  Clean node prior to charging and harvesting the data
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381 381  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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387 387  == Downloading and Converting Data to MiniSeed ==
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