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2 2  (((
3 3  (% class="col-xs-12 col-sm-8" %)
4 4  (((
5 -= **Node Setup** =
5 += **Node Types** =
6 6  
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
7 +ANSIR carry two types of three-channel nodes
8 8  
9 +* **SmartSolo IGU 16HR 3C (5 Hz Short Period)**
10 +* **SmartSolo BD3C-5 (5 Second Broadband)**
9 9  
10 -~*~**this needs to be reformatted
12 +Both have a battery capacity of around 30 days. The programming, operation and downloading procedures for both types of SmartSolo nodes are also similar.
11 11  
12 -== **Pre-Fieldwork Preparation** ==
14 +----
13 13  
14 -(% class="box infomessage" %)
15 -(((
16 += **Programming Defaults** =
17 +
18 +We recommend that the SP 16HR-3C be set to a gain of 24db and no higher than 250 Hz sampling rate unless there is an explicit reason to do so. The BD3C-5 should be set to a gain of 6db (which is the maximum allowed). These are what we use for our internal experiments.
19 +
20 +**Note that this gain must be removed when exporting to miniseed, **otherwise amplitudes will be a factor of either 15.84893192 (24db) or 2 (6db) too high. We also recommend disabling bluetooth to increase battery life, and to enable "FIFO" mode just in case old data is still present on the units and you run out of space (although it is unlikely you will go over 64 Gb for one deploy). If using the "timed turn-on" option, please be aware that **the units will not begin recording until they have acquired a GPS lock**, which may nor occur if they are buried too deeply or have very poor sky view.
21 +
22 += **Fieldwork Preparation** =
23 +
16 16  (% class="box warningmessage" %)
17 17  (((
18 18  **INVEST IN FAST EXTERNAL HARD DRIVES – DO NOT LET THIS BE THE LIMITATION OF DATA HARVESTING**
19 19  
20 -**Plan on 1 Tb to store ALL data for 50 nodes @ 250 Hz and a single ~~30 day occupation**
28 +**Assume ~~1 Tb of storage for both raw and exported data per 50 nodes @ 250 Hz & 30 days. One node recording at 250 Hz for 30 days tends to create about 3 Gb of miniseed data.**
29 +
30 +**We have had good experience with the 4Tb Samsung T7 Shield drives.**
21 21  )))
22 -)))
23 23  
33 +== Magnets ==
34 +
35 +If you are short on magnets, you may find it easier and a lot cheaper to buy magnets in Australia. AMF Magnetics is a good retailer, and [[this item>>https://magnet.com.au/collections/shop?q=23012B]] seems to work well. It is also advantageous to use smaller magnets and store/carry them individually in your back pocket (as well as stick them to various places in your field vehicle, etc).
36 +
37 +== Animal-Proofing ==
38 +
39 +We have experienced times where foxes (or some other animal) will dig up nodes and potentially carry them off for tens or hundreds of meteres. Being sanitary with the rope handles (e.g. not getting food grease on them) seems to help, as well as spraying the nodes and handles with methylated spirits et al. when deploying. There are other specialized products available depending on your environment.
40 +
24 24  = **Installation** =
25 25  
26 -=== **1- Logbook documentation** ===
43 +(% class="box infomessage" %)
44 +(((
45 +**Field logs are a critical component of fieldwork and this is especially the case for large N nodal deploys. Take notes!**
46 +)))
27 27  
48 +== 1. Logbook documentation ==
49 +
28 28  (((
29 -**Essential Details**: Record the following in a logbook:
51 +**Essential Details** for field logs:
30 30  
31 31  * Station name
32 -* Latitude and longitude
54 +* Latitude, longitude, elevation
33 33  * Names of team members present
34 -* Date and local time of installation
35 -* Serial number (SN) of the sensor
36 -* Detailed notes on the site conditions and setup
56 +* Date and both local & UTC time of installation/removal
57 +* Serial number (SN) of the TOP HALF of the sensor (if a BD3C-5, there is only one serial number)
58 +* Detailed notes on the site conditions and setup, anything else that will be helpful to find it again ("by the fence", "south of rock", etc)
37 37  
38 -=== **2- Node Placement** ===
60 +[[HERE>>http://auspass.edu.au/field/NODES_blank_fieldlog.pdf]] is an example logsheet that works well for nodes, feel free to print and use!
61 +
62 +== 2. Node Placement ==
39 39  )))
40 40  
41 -**Protection**: Place nodes inside thick, landfill biodegradable plastic bags for environmental protection.
65 +**Protection**: Place nodes inside (landfill) biodegradable bags to minimize cleaning and cross-site soil contamination.
42 42  
43 43  **Site Analysis**:
44 44  
45 -* Conduct compass measurements away from the node and metallic structures, adjusting for inclination angle.
46 -* Take multiple photographs from various angles to document the site setup thoroughly.
47 -* Include a detailed site description in your notes, specifying distances and orientations from nearby landmarks (e.g. Richards garden, Te Mini steam field eastern side)
69 +* **Take compass measurements away from the sensor as it will affect your measurement.**
70 +* Take photographs from various angles to document the site setup thoroughly.
71 +* Include a detailed site description in your notes
48 48  
49 -=== **3- GPS Considerations** ===
73 +== 3. GPS Considerations ==
50 50  
51 51  (% class="wikigeneratedid" %)
52 -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.
76 +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. **These nodes will not start recording without attaining a GPS lock** and repeated attempts will excessively drain the battery.
53 53  
54 -=== **4- Visibility and Location Marking** ===
78 +== 4. Visibility and Location Marking ==
55 55  
56 56  **Flag Placement**: Position a flag, preferably in a bright color (avoid green or yellow), near the instrument to aid in its future location.
57 57  
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60 60  * Use a GPS device to mark the instrument's exact location.
61 61  * Record this location in both your paper notes and the GPS device.
62 62  
63 -=== (% style="color:inherit; font-family:inherit; font-size:max(18px, min(20px, 14.4444px + 0.462963vw))" %)**5- Charge Time, Pre-Deployment & Post-Deployment**(%%) ===
87 +== (% style="color:inherit; font-family:inherit; font-size:max(18px, min(20px, 14.4444px + 0.462963vw))" %)5. Charge Time, Pre-Deployment & Post-Deployment(%%) ==
64 64  
65 65  * **Charging Duration**: Both types of nodes take approximately 6-8 hours to fully charge from a flat state.
66 66  * **Pre-Deployment Charging**:
67 -** Although the nodes hold their charge well, it's beneficial to give them a "top up" charge right before deployment.
91 +** Although the nodes hold their charge well, it's beneficial to give them a "top up" charge before deployment.
68 68  
69 69  * **Operational Duration**:
70 -** When recording at 250 Hz, with GPS on and Bluetooth disabled, the instruments are expected to last about 30 days per charge cycle.
94 +** When recording at 250 Hz, with GPS on and Bluetooth disabled, the instruments are expected to last about 30 days per charge cycle. If they are set to run only overnight, this can be extended to 60 days.
71 71  
72 72  * **Post-Retrieval Charging**:
73 -** Do not store the instruments with completely drained batteries.
74 -** After retrieval, charge the instruments to about 50-60% (indicated as "orange" level) for optimal battery health.
75 -
97 +** After retrieval, charge the instruments to about 50-60% (indicated as "orange" level) unless they are to be immediately re-deployed.
76 76  * **Storage and Shipping Charge Level**:
77 -** Maintain a battery charge level of around 50-60% for both storage and shipping purposes.
99 +** Maintain a battery charge level of around 50-60% (e.g. "orange") for both storage and shipping purposes.
78 78  ** This charge level is recommended to prevent battery damage and is safe for transportation.
101 +** Nodes should not be stored fully charged, and **they should especially not be stored with 0 charge as this damages lithium batteries.**
79 79  
80 -=== ===
81 -
82 -* (((
83 -=== **6- Data Sharing and Metadata Creation** ===
103 +(((
104 +== 6. Data Sharing and Metadata Creation ==
84 84  )))
85 85  
86 86  **GPS Data**:
87 87  
88 -* Download the GPS file to a laptop.
89 -* Share this file on a drive accessible to all team members for uniform understanding of node locations.
109 +* Ensure you have documented precise lat/lon locations for each station and **DOCUMENTED THIS CAREFULLY**
90 90  
91 91  **Photo Sharing**:
92 92  
93 -* Upload site photos to a shared platform (OneDrive, Dropbox, etc.).
94 -* Integrating photos into Google Maps or Google Earth can be particularly beneficial for easy location referencing.
113 +* It is strongly encouraged to take pictures of each site and upload these to a shared platform (OneDrive, Dropbox, etc.).
95 95  
96 96  **Metadata File**:
97 97  
98 -* Create a metadata XML file for each node, which is essential for data organisation and future reference.
117 +* Create and organize metadata according to the [[ANU metadata standard txt file>>attach:example_metadata.txt]]. This is going to be particularly important if you are reusing nodes at different sites... not documenting the serial numbers (of the **top half** of the node) and the times they were deployed can lead to station mix-ups.
99 99  
100 -=== **7- Additional Best Practices** ===
119 +== 7. Additional Best Practices ==
101 101  
102 -* **Environmental Responsibility**: Ensure that the node placement and the materials used are environmentally responsible and adhere to local regulations.
103 -* **Training and Familiarisation**: Make sure all team members are adequately trained in using the GPS devices, compass, and other equipment to ensure consistent and accurate data collection.
121 +* **Training and Familiarisation**: Make sure all team members are adequately trained in using the GPS devices, compass use, and other equipment to ensure consistent and accurate data collection.
104 104  
105 -* (((
106 -==== **Keeping the Instruments Clean** ====
107 -)))
108 -* (((
109 -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.
110 -)))
111 -
112 112  ----
113 113  
114 -=== **Seismic Station Demobilization and Documentation** ===
125 += **Seismic Station Demobilization and Documentation** =
115 115  
116 116  1. (((
117 117  **Preparation for Demobilization**:
118 118  
119 -* Before starting the demobilization process, ensure you have a compass, tape, marker, pen, clipboard, logbook, and compass ready in your tote bag.
130 +* Before starting the demobilization process, ensure you have a compass, tape, marker, pen, masking tape, clipboard, logbook, and compass ready in your tote bag.
120 120  )))
121 121  1. (((
122 122  **Locating the instrument**:
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128 128  1. (((
129 129  **Labeling Instruments for Demobilization**:
130 130  
131 -* Write the station name and the instrument’s serial number on a label.
142 +* Write the station name and the instrument’s serial number on a masking tape label to apply to the top of the node.
132 132  * Add markers 'D' (for download), 'C' (for charge), and ‘R’ (for removal) next to checkboxes on the label.
133 133  * Affix this label to the top of the instrument to avoid confusion during the charging and downloading data.
134 134  )))
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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.
163 +
164 +
152 152  )))
153 153  
154 -[[image:blob:https://anu365-my.sharepoint.com/aba1fadc-c966-4177-9f2c-7cbd734bff46]] [[image:blob:https://anu365-my.sharepoint.com/aba1fadc-c966-4177-9f2c-7cbd734bff46]]
167 +[[image:1706153556166-231.jpeg||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center" height="345" width="460"]]
155 155  
156 156  ----
157 157  
158 -=== **Charging Procedure for Seismic Nodes** ===
171 += **Charging Procedure for Seismic Nodes** =
159 159  
160 -1. (((
161 -**Preparation for Charging**:
173 +(((
174 +== 1. Preparation for Charging: ==
162 162  
163 163  * Before charging, ensure each node is clean. This involves removing any dirt or debris to maintain the integrity of the equipment and ensure effective charging.
164 164  )))
165 -1. (((
166 -**Disassembling the Node**:
167 167  
168 -* Carefully remove the battery and the spike from the sensor. This is typically done by twisting the spike part of the instrument to release these components.
179 +(((
180 +== 2. Disassembling the Node: ==
181 +
182 +* For the IGU-16HR, remove the battery (bottom half) from the sensor. This is done by unscrewing the spikes counter-clockwise.
169 169  )))
170 -1. (((
171 -**Setting Nodes in the Charging Box**:
172 172  
173 -* Place up to 16 nodes into the charging box, arranging them with the spikes pointing upwards. This configuration is essential for proper connection and efficient charging.
185 +(((
186 +== 3. Setting Nodes in the Charging Box: ==
187 +
188 +* Place 1-16 IGU-16HR battery components upside-down into the charger, assuring they are oriented properly.
174 174  )))
175 -1. (((
176 -**Monitoring the Charging Process**:
177 177  
178 -* Once the nodes are set in the charging box and the charging process begins, red lights adjacent to the batteries will illuminate. These lights indicate that charging is underway.
179 -* Observe the transition of the lights from steady red to orange, then to green, and finally to flashing green. A flashing green light signifies that the batteries are fully charged.
191 +(((
192 +== 4. Monitoring the Charging Process: ==
193 +
194 +* Once the nodes are set in the charging box and the charging process begins, lights adjacent to the batteries will illuminate. These lights indicate that charging is underway.
195 +* Observe the transition of the lights from steady red to orange, then to green, and finally to flashing green. A flashing green light signifies that the batteries are fully charged. For storage, the goal is to charge them to ORANGE.
180 180  )))
181 -1. (((
182 -**Updating Charge Status**:
183 183  
198 +(((
199 +== 5. Updating Charge Status: ==
200 +
184 184  * 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.
185 185  * This step is crucial for tracking the charging status of multiple units, especially when handling a large number of nodes.
186 186  )))
187 187  
188 -[[IGU 16-HRcharger (left) and harvester (right)>>image:1705195933422-337.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center"]]
205 +[[IGU 16-HRcharger (left) and harvester (right)>>image:1705195933422-337.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center" height="299" width="530"]]
189 189  
190 190  
191 191  
192 192  
193 -[[image:1706153354750-415.png]]
210 +[[image:1706153354750-415.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center" height="317" width="562"]]
194 194  
195 195  ----
196 196  
197 -=== **Downloading and Converting Seismic Data to MiniSeed Format** ===
214 += **Downloading and Converting Seismic Data to MiniSeed Format** =
198 198  
199 -==== **Node Registration and Software Setup** ====
216 +== Node Registration and Software Setup ==
200 200  
201 201  1. (((
202 202  **Registering Nodes in the System**:
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214 214  * Ignore the settings for seismic recordings in the subsequent window. Resetting instruments (e.g., sampling rate, gain) requires reprogramming via script.
215 215  )))
216 216  
217 -==== **Data Downloading Process** ====
234 +== Data Downloading Process ==
218 218  
219 219  1. (((
220 220  **Initiating Data Download**:
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232 232  * Click “prepare” followed by “run” to start reformatting. Monitor this process in the small panel at the bottom left.
233 233  * (% class="box warningmessage" %)
234 234  (((
235 -* **Ensure to export data as "COUNTS", not "mV".**
252 +* **Ensure to export data as "COUNTS" (int32), not "mV" (float). This is critical!**
236 236  
237 -* **Set "Remove Gain" to the same decibel gain as during programming (ANU usually sets this to 18 db, but double-check).**
254 +* **Set "Remove Gain" to the same decibel gain as during programming. By default ANU sets this to 24db for short period nodes (a scaling factor of 15.848932), and 6db (a factor of 2.0) for broadband nodes.**
238 238  )))
239 239  )))
240 240  
241 -==== **Handling Nodes During Download** ====
258 +== Handling Nodes During Download ==
242 242  
243 243  1. (((
244 244  **Monitoring Download Indicators**:
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255 255  * **Use fast external hard drives to avoid limitations in data harvesting.**
256 256  
257 257  * **Recommended specifications: USB-C, USB 3.0, and 4+ Tb of space.**
275 +* **The USB type for the harvester is TYPE-A, the typical normal rectangular shape.**
258 258  )))
259 259  )))
260 260  1. (((
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271 271  
272 272  )))
273 273  
274 -[[image:1706153266647-145.png]]
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276 -[[Caption>>image:1705195543887-977.png]]
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278 278  
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282 282  
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288 288  
289 -----
305 +[[Caption>>image:1705195543891-334.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center" height="379" width="650"]]
290 290  
291 -=== **Cleaning** ===
292 292  
293 -**Procedure for Seismic Nodes:**
294 294  
295 -* 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!
309 +[[image:1705195543898-365.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center" height="467" width="674"]]
296 296  
297 -= =
311 +----
298 298  
299 -= SmartSolo IGU 16HR 3C (5 Hz) Short Period Node =
313 += **Cleaning** =
300 300  
301 -blahblah
315 +When still connected, the nodes are water resistant (don't submerge them!) and can handle a good spray / wipedown. A strong, non-wire brush is helpful to reach areas between the metal spikes on the bottom.
302 302  
303 -== Sub-paragraph ==
317 += **Weights (for shipping)** =
304 304  
319 +The weights of bags of nodes, as well as data harvesters and node chargers, are listed below:
305 305  
306 -== [[image:1705196270090-364.png]] ==
321 +1 bag + 6 SP (IGU-16HR) nodes: 18 kg
307 307  
323 +1 SP (IGU-16HR) data harvester: 21.5 kg
308 308  
309 -= Smart Solo BD3C-5 (5 second) Broad-Band Node =
325 +1 SP (IGU-16HR) charger: 26.3 kg
310 310  
311 -Lorem
327 +1 BB (BD3C-5) charger/data harvester (with and without 16 cables): 21 kg / 14.5 kg
312 312  
329 +1 case + 5 BB (BD3C-5) nodes and 6 BB nodes: 22 kg / 25 kg
330 +)))
313 313  
314 -== GPS Considerations ==
332 +(% class="col-xs-12 col-sm-4" %)
333 +(((
334 +(% class="box" %)
335 +(((
336 +**Contents**
315 315  
316 -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.
338 +{{toc/}}
317 317  
318 -= Keeping the Instruments Clean =
340 +
341 +)))
319 319  
320 -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.
343 +(% class="box" %)
344 +(((
345 += SmartSolo [[BD3C-5>>url:https://smartsolo.com/cp-4.html]] =
321 321  
347 +[[image:Smartsolo IGU BD3C 5 (2).jpg]]
322 322  
323 -= Charge Time, Instrument Life, and Charge During Storage & Shipping =
349 +[[image:smartsolo.jpg]]
324 324  
325 -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.
351 +|(% style="width:189px" %)**Frequency Band**|(% style="width:221px" %)5 Seconds to 150Hz
352 +|(% style="width:189px" %)**Sensitivity**|(% style="width:221px" %)200 V/m/s
353 +|(% style="width:189px" %)**Size (without spike)**|(% style="width:221px" %)158 x160mm
354 +|(% style="width:189px" %)**Weight**|(% style="width:221px" %)2.8 kg
355 +|(% style="width:189px" %)**Data Storage**|(% style="width:221px" %)64 Gb
356 +|(% style="width:189px" %)**Battery**|(% style="width:221px" %)(((
357 +Lithium-ion battery contained in equipment (168.84 Wh)
326 326  
327 -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.
359 +UN3481 PI967 S1
360 +)))
361 +)))
328 328  
363 +(% class="box" %)
364 +(((
365 += SmartSolo [[IGU-16HR>>url:https://smartsolo.com/cp-3.html]]3C =
329 329  
330 -= Best Practices and Guide =
367 +[[image:smartsolo node.jpg]]
331 331  
332 -== Install ==
369 +[[image:smartsolo node 2.jpg]]
333 333  
334 -Logbook is required (used again for pick up & metadata creation)
371 +|(% style="width:187px" %)**Frequency Band**|(% style="width:224px" %)5 Hz to 1652Hz
372 +|(% style="width:187px" %)**Sensitivity**|(% style="width:224px" %)67.7 V/m/s
373 +|(% style="width:187px" %)**Size (with spike)**|(% style="width:224px" %)103mm(L) × 95mm(W) × 187mm
374 +|(% style="width:187px" %)**Weight**|(% style="width:224px" %)2.4 kg
375 +|(% style="width:187px" %)**Data Storage**|(% style="width:224px" %)64 Gb
376 +|(% style="width:187px" %)**Battery**|(% style="width:224px" %)(((
377 +Lithium-ion battery contained in equipment (96.48 Wh)
335 335  
336 -- station name
379 +UN3481 PI967 S2
380 +)))
381 +)))
337 337  
338 -- lat / long
383 +(% class="box" %)
384 +(((
385 += SmartSolo BD3C-16 Portable Battery Charger =
339 339  
340 -- team members
387 +[[image:20250729_125049.jpg]]
341 341  
342 -- date and local time
343 -
344 -- SN of sensor
345 -
346 -- notes on site
347 -
348 -Place nodes in thick (“landfill biodegradable”) plastic bags in the hole
349 -
350 -Take compass measurement away from node and fences [make sure to adjust inclination angle]
351 -
352 -Take many photos from the site from different angles 
353 -
354 -Add a precise site description to the notes such as distances and orientations from landmarks 
355 -
356 -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.
357 -
358 -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.
359 -
360 -Download the GPS (Garmin) file to a laptop and share drive to share with other GPS devices
361 -
362 -Share photos in a shared location (Google photos, OneDrive, Dropbox, etc), but most useful are those added to a Google Maps/Earth location
363 -
364 -Create metadata .xml file
365 -
366 -
367 -== Removing/Demob ==
368 -
369 -Download and then use the GPS file to locate the node 
370 -
371 -Use Google Maps / Google Earth to create a kmz file that can then be imported onto your phone.  
372 -
373 -
374 -Upload photos of the site  
375 -
376 -- station name
377 -
378 -- latitude
379 -
380 -- longitude
381 -
382 -- elevation
383 -
384 -* SN of sensor – SN of battery (optional)
385 -* Site notes and name of location (e.g. Richards garden, Te Mini steam field eastern side) 
386 -
387 -Upload photos into Google Earth and on a shared drive
388 -
389 -Before removing the instrument have your compass, tape, marker, pen, clipboard, logbook and compass ready (in tote bag!). 
390 -
391 -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.
392 -
393 -Take a photo of the entire setup node with the label on it + compass 
394 -
395 -Use existing field logbook to note time, SN and station name plus any notes – including any issues with orientation or level or anything else
396 -
397 -[[IGU 16-HRcharger (left) and harvester (right)>>image:1705195933422-337.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center"]]
398 -
399 -
400 -== Charging ==
401 -
402 -Clean node prior to charging and harvesting the data
403 -
404 -Remove battery (and spike) from the sensor by twisting the spike part of the instrument
405 -
406 -Set 16 nodes into the charging box (spikes up)
407 -
408 -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.
409 -
410 -This is a good time to check the "C" box on your temporary labels to mark that the unit has been charged
411 -
412 -
413 -
414 -== Downloading and Converting Data to MiniSeed ==
415 -
416 -
417 -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.
418 -
419 -[[image:1705195543887-977.png]]
420 -
421 -
422 -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.
423 -
424 -[[image:1705195543890-537.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center"]]
425 -
426 -
427 -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.
428 -
429 -[[image:1705195543891-334.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center"]]
430 -
431 -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.
432 -
433 -(% class="box warningmessage" %)
434 -(((
435 -**Please make sure that data is exported as "COUNTS" and NOT "mV"!**
389 +|**Dimensions (LxHxW)**|558 x 357 x 300mm
390 +|**Input rating**|100-210V - 50/60Hz
391 +|**Power**|1000W
392 +|**Weight**|14.5kg
393 +|**Weight with cables**|21kg
436 436  )))
437 437  
438 -(% class="box warningmessage" %)
396 +(% class="box" id="HSmartSoloBD3C-16PortableBatteryCharger" %)
439 439  (((
440 -**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.**
441 -)))
398 += SmartSolo IGU-16 Portable Data Harvester =
442 442  
443 -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.
400 +[[image:20250729_124747.jpg]]
444 444  
445 -Now the data should be ready. Then you can select these data and right click to output the GPS information associated with them.
402 +|**Dimensions (LxHxW)**|625 x 500 x 366mm
403 +|**Input rating**|100-210V - 50/60Hz
404 +|**Power**|100W
405 +|**Weight**|21.5 - 24kg
406 +|**Slots no.**|16
407 +|**Download Speed**|20MB/sec/slot
408 +)))
446 446  
447 -[[image:1705195543898-365.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center"]]
448 -
449 -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.
450 -
451 -(% class="box infomessage" %)
410 +(% class="box" %)
452 452  (((
453 -**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!
454 -)))
412 += SmartSolo IGU-16 Portable Battery Charger =
455 455  
456 -When downloading, ensure that all metadata is saved along with the file.
414 += [[image:20250729_124644.jpg]] =
457 457  
458 -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.
459 -
460 -//Once downloaded, mark the "D" box on your temporary labels!//
461 -
462 -== Converting data ==
463 -
464 -Check the data all have been converted to miniseed correctly 
465 -
466 -– 3 files per station per day 
467 -
468 -* Files are the same size (NOTE if having memory issues one or more of the components may have 0-1 kb)
469 -* ~~ 5 Gb / node / month
470 -
471 -//Tick ‘R’ box on the node label//
472 -
473 -
474 -== Cleaning ==
475 -
476 -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!
477 -
478 -
416 +|**Dimensions (LxHxW)**|625 x 500 x 366mm
417 +|**Input rating**|100-210V - 50/60Hz
418 +|**Power**|640W
419 +|**Weight**|26.3kg
420 +|**Slots no.**|16
479 479  )))
480 480  
481 481  
482 -(% class="col-xs-12 col-sm-4" %)
483 -(((
484 -(% class="box" %)
485 -(((
486 -**Contents**
487 487  
488 -(% class="wikitoc" %)
489 -* [[SmartSolo IGU 16HR 3C (5 Hz) Short Period Node>>path:#HSmartSoloIGU16HR3C285Hz29ShortPeriodNode]]
490 -** [[Sub-paragraph>>path:#HSub-paragraph]]
491 -** [[ >>path:#H]]
492 -* [[Smart Solo BD3C-5 (5 second) Broad-Band Node>>path:#HSmartSoloBD3C-5285second29Broad-BandNode]]
493 -** [[GPS Considerations>>path:#HGPSConsiderations]]
494 -* [[Keeping the Instruments Clean>>path:#HKeepingtheInstrumentsClean]]
495 -* [[Charge Time, Instrument Life, and Charge During Storage & Shipping>>path:#HChargeTime2CInstrumentLife2CandChargeDuringStorage26Shipping]]
496 -* [[Best Practices and Guide>>path:#HBestPracticesandGuide]]
497 -** [[Install>>path:#HInstall]]
498 -** [[Removing/Demob>>path:#HRemoving2FDemob]]
499 -** [[Charging>>path:#HCharging]]
500 -** [[Downloading and Converting Data to MiniSeed>>path:#HDownloadingandConvertingDatatoMiniSeed]]
501 -** [[Converting data>>path:#HConvertingdata]]
502 -** [[Cleaning>>path:#HCleaning]]
503 -)))
504 504  
505 505  
506 506  (% class="box" %)
507 507  (((
508 -= SmartSolo [[BD3C-5>>url:https://smartsolo.com/cp-4.html]] =
429 += SmartSolo IGU-16 Carry Bag =
509 509  
510 -[[image:Smartsolo IGU BD3C 5 (2).jpg]]
431 +[[image:20250729_124502.jpg]]
511 511  
512 -[[image:smartsolo.jpg]]
513 -
514 -|(% style="width:189px" %)**Frequency Band**|(% style="width:221px" %)5 Seconds to 150Hz
515 -|(% style="width:189px" %)**Sensitivity**|(% style="width:221px" %)200 V/m/s
516 -|(% style="width:189px" %)**Size (without spike)**|(% style="width:221px" %)158 x160mm
517 -|(% style="width:189px" %)**Weight**|(% style="width:221px" %)2.8 kg
518 -|(% style="width:189px" %)**Data Storage**|(% style="width:221px" %)64 Gb
519 -|(% style="width:189px" %)**Battery**|(% style="width:221px" %)Li_etc XXAh
433 +|**Dimensions (LxHxW)**|230 x 340 x 310mm
434 +|**Slots no.**|6
520 520  )))
521 521  
437 +
522 522  (% class="box" %)
523 523  (((
524 -= SmartSolo [[IGU-16HR>>url:https://smartsolo.com/cp-3.html]] =
440 += SmartSolo IGU-16 Carry Bag =
525 525  
526 -[[image:smartsolo node.jpg]]
442 +[[image:20250729_124558.jpg]]
527 527  
528 -[[image:smartsolo node 2.jpg]]
529 -
530 -|(% style="width:187px" %)**Frequency Band**|(% style="width:224px" %)5 Hz to 1652Hz
531 -|(% style="width:187px" %)**Sensitivity**|(% style="width:224px" %)67.7 V/m/s
532 -|(% style="width:187px" %)**Size (with spike)**|(% style="width:224px" %)103mm(L) × 95mm(W) × 187mm
533 -|(% style="width:187px" %)**Weight**|(% style="width:224px" %)2.3 kg
534 -|(% style="width:187px" %)**Data Storage**|(% style="width:224px" %)64 Gb
535 -|(% style="width:187px" %)**Battery**|(% style="width:224px" %)Li_etc XXAh
444 +|**Dimensions (LxHxW)**|230 x 340 x 310mm
445 +|**Slots no.**|6
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1 +# AKL-HR Node Array (AHNA) code X5
2 +CITE: Name, Name, and Name. (2023). A Node Array [Data set]. International Federation of Digital Seismograph Networks. https://doi.org/10.7914/8jxr-7029
3 +
4 +#SITE START END LAT LONG ELEV SPS RECORDER S/N SENSOR S/N PROPERTY,LOCALITY,COUNTRY COMMENTS
5 +
6 +# INSTALL
7 +AKL01 20-05-2023T00:00 30-06-2023T00:00 -37.0471 175.5245 75 250 SSNODE_C 590001950 SSNODE_5S 590001950 "Te Puru,Hauraki,NZ"
8 +AKL02 20-05-2023T00:00 30-06-2023T00:00 -36.7476 175.5026 70 250 SSNODE_C 590001943 SSNODE_5S 590001943 "Coromandel Town,Hauraki,NZ"
9 +AKL03 20-05-2023T00:00 30-06-2023T00:00 -36.9694 175.5020 98 250 SSNODE_C 590002068 SSNODE_5S 590002068 "Te Mata,Hauraki,NZ"
10 +AKL05 19-05-2023T19:00 22-02-2023T00:00 -36.5996 174.3312 102 250 SSNODE_C 590001957 SSNODE_5S 590001957 "South Head South,Auckland,NZ" "site was disturbed"
11 +AKL06 19-05-2023T19:00 30-06-2023T00:00 -37.2459 175.3426 34 250 SSNODE_C 590001930 SSNODE_5S 590001930 "Back Miranda,Auckland,NZ"
12 +AKB05 02-05-2023T00:37 30-06-2023T00:00 -36.6651 175.4800 63 250 TSAWR TS085A TRILL120 4875 "Colville,Hauraki,NZ"
13 +
14 +# SERVICE 1
15 +AKL05 22-02-2023T00:00 30-06-2023T00:00 -36.5996 174.3312 102 250 SSNODE_C 590001999 SSNODE_.2S 590001999 "South Head South,Auckland,NZ" "swapped node to shortperiod"
16 +
17 +
18 +
19 +
20 +################### ANY LINE BEGINNING WITH # will be commented! Comments are good!
21 +
22 +
23 +# NOTES
24 +# the start/end time is not critical, but good to have. what IS critical are the times of instrument changes as this potentially affects response information
25 +# to mark equipment changes, add a new line with an updated start date (e.g. AKL05 above)
26 +# can use tabs or spaces, but spaces tend to look nicer. formatting ultimately doesn't matter too much so long as there is any sort of "white space" between the fields
27 +# if you don't know a serial number, put 999. if you don't know the elevation, put 0
28 +# for Nodes, put the same serial number for both Recoder and Sensor (since they are the same!)
29 +
30 +
31 +# EXAMPLE INSTRUMENT LABELS
32 +#LPR200 = ANU LPR-200 logger (beige box)
33 +#TSAWR = ANU TerraSAWR logger (yellow box)
34 +
35 +#TRILL120 = Trillium Compact 120s
36 +#TRILL20 = Trillium Compact 20s
37 +#TRILL120PH = Trillium Compact 120s PostHole
38 +#CMG6TD = Guralp 6TD
39 +#CMG3ESP = Guralp 3ESP
40 +#3DLITE = Lenarrtz 3D-LITE
41 +
42 +#SSNODE_C = output was in COUNTS (there is also SSNODE_MV, if you (accidentally!) output to millivolts etc)
43 +#SSNODE_5S = broadband (can also use SSNODE_BB)
44 +#SSNODE_.2S = shortperiod (can also use SSNODE_SP)
45 +
46 +#it doesn't matter too much what you use for equipment labels, so long as they are consistent and otherwise defined somewhere in the comments!
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