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7 7  ANSIR carry two types of three-channel nodes
8 8  
9 9  * **SmartSolo IGU 16HR 3C (5 Hz Short Period)**
10 -* **SmartSolo BD3C-5 (5 Second Broad-Band)**
10 +* **SmartSolo BD3C-5 (5-second Broad-Band)**
11 11  
12 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.
13 13  
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16 16  
17 17  = **Programming Defaults** =
18 18  
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.
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 either 15.84893192 (24db) or 2 (6db) too high. We also recommend disabling bluetooth to increase battery power, 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 VERY unlikely you will go over 64 Gb for one deploy). If using the "timed turnon" 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 -= **Fieldwork Preparation** =
22 +== **Pre-Fieldwork Preparation** ==
23 23  
24 24  (% class="box infomessage" %)
25 25  (((
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27 27  (((
28 28  **INVEST IN FAST EXTERNAL HARD DRIVES – DO NOT LET THIS BE THE LIMITATION OF DATA HARVESTING**
29 29  
30 -**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.**
30 +**Assume ~~1 Tb of storage for both raw and exported data per 50 nodes @ 250 Hz & 30 days**
31 31  )))
32 32  )))
33 33  
34 34  = **Installation** =
35 35  
36 -== **1- Logbook documentation** ==
36 +=== **1- Logbook documentation** ===
37 37  
38 38  (((
39 39  **Essential Details**: Record the following in a logbook:
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45 45  * Serial number (SN) of the sensor
46 46  * Detailed notes on the site conditions and setup
47 47  
48 -== **2- Node Placement** ==
48 +=== **2- Node Placement** ===
49 49  )))
50 50  
51 51  **Protection**: Place nodes inside (landfill) biodegradable bags to minimize cleaning and cross-site soil contamination.
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56 56  * Take multiple photographs from various angles to document the site setup thoroughly.
57 57  * 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)
58 58  
59 -== **3- GPS Considerations** ==
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 -== **4- Visibility and Location Marking** ==
64 +=== **4- Visibility and Location Marking** ===
65 65  
66 66  **Flag Placement**: Position a flag, preferably in a bright color (avoid green or yellow), near the instrument to aid in its future location.
67 67  
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70 70  * Use a GPS device to mark the instrument's exact location.
71 71  * Record this location in both your paper notes and the GPS device.
72 72  
73 -== (% style="color:inherit; font-family:inherit; font-size:max(18px, min(20px, 14.4444px + 0.462963vw))" %)**5- Charge Time, Pre-Deployment & Post-Deployment**(%%) ==
73 +=== (% style="color:inherit; font-family:inherit; font-size:max(18px, min(20px, 14.4444px + 0.462963vw))" %)**5- Charge Time, Pre-Deployment & Post-Deployment**(%%) ===
74 74  
75 75  * **Charging Duration**: Both types of nodes take approximately 6-8 hours to fully charge from a flat state.
76 76  * **Pre-Deployment Charging**:
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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% (e.g. "orange") for both storage and shipping purposes.
85 +** Maintain a battery charge level of around 50-60% 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 +
89 89  (((
90 -== **6- Data Sharing and Metadata Creation** ==
92 +=== **6- Data Sharing and Metadata Creation** ===
91 91  )))
92 92  
93 93  **GPS Data**:
94 94  
95 -* Ensure you have documented precise lat/lon locations for each station and **DOCUMENTED THIS CAREFULLY**
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.
96 96  
97 97  **Photo Sharing**:
98 98  
99 -* It is strongly encouraged to take pictures of each site and upload these to a shared platform (OneDrive, Dropbox, etc.).
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.
100 100  
101 101  **Metadata File**:
102 102  
103 103  * Create and organize metadata via the ANU metadata standard (~*~*add example)
104 104  
105 -== **7- Additional Best Practices** ==
109 +=== **7- Additional Best Practices** ===
106 106  
107 107  * **Environmental Responsibility**: Ensure that the node placement and the materials used are environmentally responsible and adhere to local regulations.
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.
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.
109 109  
110 110  * (((
111 111  ==== **Keeping the Instruments Clean** ====
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116 116  
117 117  ----
118 118  
119 -= **Seismic Station Demobilization and Documentation** =
123 +=== **Seismic Station Demobilization and Documentation** ===
120 120  
121 121  1. (((
122 122  **Preparation for Demobilization**:
123 123  
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.
128 +* Before starting the demobilization process, ensure you have a compass, tape, marker, pen, clipboard, logbook, and compass ready in your tote bag.
125 125  )))
126 126  1. (((
127 127  **Locating the instrument**:
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133 133  1. (((
134 134  **Labeling Instruments for Demobilization**:
135 135  
136 -* Write the station name and the instrument’s serial number on a masking tape label to apply to the top of the node.
140 +* Write the station name and the instrument’s serial number on a label.
137 137  * Add markers 'D' (for download), 'C' (for charge), and ‘R’ (for removal) next to checkboxes on the label.
138 138  * Affix this label to the top of the instrument to avoid confusion during the charging and downloading data.
139 139  )))
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162 162  
163 163  ----
164 164  
165 -= **Charging Procedure for Seismic Nodes** =
169 +=== **Charging Procedure for Seismic Nodes** ===
166 166  
167 -(((
168 -== **1. Preparation for Charging**: ==
171 +1. (((
172 +**Preparation for Charging**:
169 169  
170 170  * 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.
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171 171  )))
178 +1. (((
179 +**Disassembling the Node**:
172 172  
173 -(((
174 -== **2. Disassembling the Node**: ==
175 -
176 176  * For the IGU-16HR, remove the battery (bottom half) from the sensor. This is done by unscrewing the spikes counter-clockwise.
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183 +
177 177  )))
185 +1. (((
186 +**Setting Nodes in the Charging Box**:
178 178  
179 -(((
180 -== **3. Setting Nodes in the Charging Box**: ==
181 -
182 182  * Place 1-16 IGU-16HR battery components upside-down into the charger, assuring they are oriented properly.
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190 +
183 183  )))
192 +1. (((
193 +**Monitoring the Charging Process**:
184 184  
185 -(((
186 -== **4. Monitoring the Charging Process**: ==
187 -
188 188  * 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.
189 189  * 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.
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198 +
190 190  )))
200 +1. (((
201 +**Updating Charge Status**:
191 191  
192 -(((
193 -== **5. Updating Charge Status**: ==
194 -
195 195  * 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.
196 196  * This step is crucial for tracking the charging status of multiple units, especially when handling a large number of nodes.
197 197  )))
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205 205  
206 206  ----
207 207  
208 -= **Downloading and Converting Seismic Data to MiniSeed Format** =
216 +=== **Downloading and Converting Seismic Data to MiniSeed Format** ===
209 209  
210 -== **Node Registration and Software Setup** ==
218 +==== **Node Registration and Software Setup** ====
211 211  
212 212  1. (((
213 213  **Registering Nodes in the System**:
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225 225  * Ignore the settings for seismic recordings in the subsequent window. Resetting instruments (e.g., sampling rate, gain) requires reprogramming via script.
226 226  )))
227 227  
228 -== **Data Downloading Process** ==
236 +==== **Data Downloading Process** ====
229 229  
230 230  1. (((
231 231  **Initiating Data Download**:
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249 249  )))
250 250  )))
251 251  
252 -== **Handling Nodes During Download** ==
260 +==== **Handling Nodes During Download** ====
253 253  
254 254  1. (((
255 255  **Monitoring Download Indicators**:
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307 307  
308 308  **Procedure for Seismic Nodes:**
309 309  
310 -* If the nodes are placed in a sturdy 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!
318 +* 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!
319 +
320 += =
311 311  )))
312 312  
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316 316  (((
317 317  **Contents**
318 318  
319 -{{toc/}}
320 -
321 -
329 +(% class="wikitoc" %)
330 +* [[SmartSolo IGU 16HR 3C (5 Hz) Short Period Node>>path:#HSmartSoloIGU16HR3C285Hz29ShortPeriodNode]]
331 +** [[Sub-paragraph>>path:#HSub-paragraph]]
332 +** [[ >>path:#H]]
333 +* [[Smart Solo BD3C-5 (5 second) Broad-Band Node>>path:#HSmartSoloBD3C-5285second29Broad-BandNode]]
334 +** [[GPS Considerations>>path:#HGPSConsiderations]]
335 +* [[Keeping the Instruments Clean>>path:#HKeepingtheInstrumentsClean]]
336 +* [[Charge Time, Instrument Life, and Charge During Storage & Shipping>>path:#HChargeTime2CInstrumentLife2CandChargeDuringStorage26Shipping]]
337 +* [[Best Practices and Guide>>path:#HBestPracticesandGuide]]
338 +** [[Install>>path:#HInstall]]
339 +** [[Removing/Demob>>path:#HRemoving2FDemob]]
340 +** [[Charging>>path:#HCharging]]
341 +** [[Downloading and Converting Data to MiniSeed>>path:#HDownloadingandConvertingDatatoMiniSeed]]
342 +** [[Converting data>>path:#HConvertingdata]]
343 +** [[Cleaning>>path:#HCleaning]]
322 322  )))
323 323  
346 +
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325 325  (((
326 326  = SmartSolo [[BD3C-5>>url:https://smartsolo.com/cp-4.html]] =