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19 19  ANU recommends that the SP 16HR-3C be set to a gain of 24db and no higher than 250 Hz sampling rate. The BD3C-5 should be set to a gain of 6db (maximum allowed). These are what we use for our internal experiments. **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.
20 20  
21 21  
22 -== **Pre-Fieldwork Preparation** ==
22 += **Fieldwork Preparation** =
23 23  
24 24  (% class="box infomessage" %)
25 25  (((
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59 59  === **3- GPS Considerations** ===
60 60  
61 61  (% class="wikigeneratedid" %)
62 -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.
62 +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.
63 63  
64 64  === **4- Visibility and Location Marking** ===
65 65  
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82 82  * **Post-Retrieval Charging**:
83 83  ** After retrieval, charge the instruments to about 50-60% (indicated as "orange" level) unless they are to be immediately re-deployed.
84 84  * **Storage and Shipping Charge Level**:
85 -** Maintain a battery charge level of around 50-60% for both storage and shipping purposes.
85 +** Maintain a battery charge level of around 50-60% (e.g. "orange") for both storage and shipping purposes.
86 86  ** This charge level is recommended to prevent battery damage and is safe for transportation.
87 87  ** Nodes should not be stored fully charged, and it **they should especially not be stored with 0 charge.**
88 88  
89 -=== ===
90 -
91 91  (((
92 92  === **6- Data Sharing and Metadata Creation** ===
93 93  )))
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94 94  
95 95  **GPS Data**:
96 96  
97 -* Download the GPS file to a laptop. (???)
98 -* Share this file on a drive accessible to all team members for uniform understanding of node locations.
95 +* Ensure you have documented precise lat/lon locations for each station and **DOCUMENTED THIS CAREFULLY**
99 99  
100 100  **Photo Sharing**:
101 101  
102 -* Upload site photos to a shared platform (OneDrive, Dropbox, etc.).
103 -* Integrating photos into Google Maps or Google Earth can be particularly beneficial for easy location referencing.
99 +* It is strongly encouraged to take pictures of each site and upload these to a shared platform (OneDrive, Dropbox, etc.).
104 104  
105 105  **Metadata File**:
106 106  
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109 109  === **7- Additional Best Practices** ===
110 110  
111 111  * **Environmental Responsibility**: Ensure that the node placement and the materials used are environmentally responsible and adhere to local regulations.
112 -* **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.
108 +* **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.
113 113  
114 114  * (((
115 115  ==== **Keeping the Instruments Clean** ====
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120 120  
121 121  ----
122 122  
123 -=== **Seismic Station Demobilization and Documentation** ===
119 += **Seismic Station Demobilization and Documentation** =
124 124  
125 125  1. (((
126 126  **Preparation for Demobilization**:
127 127  
128 -* Before starting the demobilization process, ensure you have a compass, tape, marker, pen, clipboard, logbook, and compass ready in your tote bag.
124 +* Before starting the demobilization process, ensure you have a compass, tape, marker, pen, masking tape, clipboard, logbook, and compass ready in your tote bag.
129 129  )))
130 130  1. (((
131 131  **Locating the instrument**:
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137 137  1. (((
138 138  **Labeling Instruments for Demobilization**:
139 139  
140 -* Write the station name and the instrument’s serial number on a label.
136 +* Write the station name and the instrument’s serial number on a masking tape label to apply to the top of the node.
141 141  * Add markers 'D' (for download), 'C' (for charge), and ‘R’ (for removal) next to checkboxes on the label.
142 142  * Affix this label to the top of the instrument to avoid confusion during the charging and downloading data.
143 143  )))
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166 166  
167 167  ----
168 168  
169 -=== **Charging Procedure for Seismic Nodes** ===
165 += **Charging Procedure for Seismic Nodes** =
170 170  
171 171  1. (((
172 -**Preparation for Charging**:
168 +=== **Preparation for Charging**: ===
173 173  
174 174  * 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.
175 -
176 -
177 177  )))
178 178  1. (((
179 -**Disassembling the Node**:
173 +=== **Disassembling the Node**: ===
180 180  
181 181  * For the IGU-16HR, remove the battery (bottom half) from the sensor. This is done by unscrewing the spikes counter-clockwise.
182 -
183 -
184 184  )))
185 185  1. (((
186 -**Setting Nodes in the Charging Box**:
178 +=== **Setting Nodes in the Charging Box**: ===
187 187  
188 188  * Place 1-16 IGU-16HR battery components upside-down into the charger, assuring they are oriented properly.
189 -
190 -
191 191  )))
192 192  1. (((
193 -**Monitoring the Charging Process**:
183 +=== **Monitoring the Charging Process**: ===
194 194  
195 195  * 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.
196 196  * 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.
197 -
198 -
199 199  )))
200 200  1. (((
201 -**Updating Charge Status**:
189 +=== **Updating Charge Status**: ===
202 202  
203 203  * 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.
204 204  * This step is crucial for tracking the charging status of multiple units, especially when handling a large number of nodes.
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326 326  (((
327 327  **Contents**
328 328  
329 -(% class="wikitoc" %)
330 -* [[Smart Solo BD3C-5 (5 second) B>>path:#HSmartSoloBD3C-5285second29Broad-BandNode]]
331 -** [[GPS Considerations>>path:#HGPSConsiderations]]
332 -* [[Keeping the Instruments Clean>>path:#HKeepingtheInstrumentsClean]]
333 -* [[Charge Time, Instrument Life, and Charge During Storage & Shipping>>path:#HChargeTime2CInstrumentLife2CandChargeDuringStorage26Shipping]]
334 -* [[Best Practices and Guide>>path:#HBestPracticesandGuide]]
335 -** [[Install>>path:#HInstall]]
336 -** [[Removing/Demob>>path:#HRemoving2FDemob]]
337 -** [[Charging>>path:#HCharging]]
338 -** [[Downloading and Converting Data to MiniSeed>>path:#HDownloadingandConvertingDatatoMiniSeed]]
339 -** [[Converting data>>path:#HConvertingdata]]
340 -** [[Cleaning>>path:#HCleaning]]
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