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1 -SmartSolo Node Seismometers
1 +SmartSolo Nodes
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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 -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 +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 -**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.
22 22  
22 +== **Pre-Fieldwork Preparation** ==
23 23  
24 -= **Fieldwork Preparation** =
25 -
26 26  (% class="box infomessage" %)
27 27  (((
28 28  (% class="box warningmessage" %)
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29 29  (((
30 30  **INVEST IN FAST EXTERNAL HARD DRIVES – DO NOT LET THIS BE THE LIMITATION OF DATA HARVESTING**
31 31  
32 -**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**
33 33  )))
34 34  )))
35 35  
36 -== Magnets ==
37 -
38 -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).
39 -
40 -== Animal-Proofing ==
41 -
42 -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.
43 -
44 44  = **Installation** =
45 45  
46 -== **1. Logbook documentation** ==
36 +=== **1- Logbook documentation** ===
47 47  
48 48  (((
49 49  **Essential Details**: Record the following in a logbook:
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55 55  * Serial number (SN) of the sensor
56 56  * Detailed notes on the site conditions and setup
57 57  
58 -== **2. Node Placement** ==
48 +=== **2- Node Placement** ===
59 59  )))
60 60  
61 61  **Protection**: Place nodes inside (landfill) biodegradable bags to minimize cleaning and cross-site soil contamination.
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66 66  * Take multiple photographs from various angles to document the site setup thoroughly.
67 67  * 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)
68 68  
69 -== **3. GPS Considerations** ==
59 +=== **3- GPS Considerations** ===
70 70  
71 71  (% class="wikigeneratedid" %)
72 -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.
73 73  
74 -== **4. Visibility and Location Marking** ==
64 +=== **4- Visibility and Location Marking** ===
75 75  
76 76  **Flag Placement**: Position a flag, preferably in a bright color (avoid green or yellow), near the instrument to aid in its future location.
77 77  
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80 80  * Use a GPS device to mark the instrument's exact location.
81 81  * Record this location in both your paper notes and the GPS device.
82 82  
83 -== (% 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**(%%) ===
84 84  
85 85  * **Charging Duration**: Both types of nodes take approximately 6-8 hours to fully charge from a flat state.
86 86  * **Pre-Deployment Charging**:
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92 92  * **Post-Retrieval Charging**:
93 93  ** After retrieval, charge the instruments to about 50-60% (indicated as "orange" level) unless they are to be immediately re-deployed.
94 94  * **Storage and Shipping Charge Level**:
95 -** 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.
96 96  ** This charge level is recommended to prevent battery damage and is safe for transportation.
97 97  ** Nodes should not be stored fully charged, and it **they should especially not be stored with 0 charge.**
98 98  
89 +=== ===
90 +
99 99  (((
100 -== **6. Data Sharing and Metadata Creation** ==
92 +=== **6- Data Sharing and Metadata Creation** ===
101 101  )))
102 102  
103 103  **GPS Data**:
104 104  
105 -* 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.
106 106  
107 107  **Photo Sharing**:
108 108  
109 -* 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.
110 110  
111 111  **Metadata File**:
112 112  
113 -* Create and organize metadata according to the [[ANU metadata standard txt file>>attach:example_metadata.txt]].
107 +* Create and organize metadata via the ANU metadata standard (~*~*add example)
114 114  
115 -== **7. Additional Best Practices** ==
109 +=== **7- Additional Best Practices** ===
116 116  
117 -* **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.
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.
118 118  
114 +* (((
115 +==== **Keeping the Instruments Clean** ====
116 +)))
117 +* (((
118 +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.
119 +)))
120 +
119 119  ----
120 120  
121 -= **Seismic Station Demobilization and Documentation** =
123 +=== **Seismic Station Demobilization and Documentation** ===
122 122  
123 123  1. (((
124 124  **Preparation for Demobilization**:
125 125  
126 -* 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.
127 127  )))
128 128  1. (((
129 129  **Locating the instrument**:
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135 135  1. (((
136 136  **Labeling Instruments for Demobilization**:
137 137  
138 -* 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.
139 139  * Add markers 'D' (for download), 'C' (for charge), and ‘R’ (for removal) next to checkboxes on the label.
140 140  * Affix this label to the top of the instrument to avoid confusion during the charging and downloading data.
141 141  )))
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164 164  
165 165  ----
166 166  
167 -= **Charging Procedure for Seismic Nodes** =
169 +=== **Charging Procedure for Seismic Nodes** ===
168 168  
169 -(((
170 -== **1. Preparation for Charging**: ==
171 +1. (((
172 +**Preparation for Charging**:
171 171  
172 172  * 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 +
173 173  )))
178 +1. (((
179 +**Disassembling the Node**:
174 174  
175 -(((
176 -== **2. Disassembling the Node**: ==
177 -
178 178  * For the IGU-16HR, remove the battery (bottom half) from the sensor. This is done by unscrewing the spikes counter-clockwise.
182 +
183 +
179 179  )))
185 +1. (((
186 +**Setting Nodes in the Charging Box**:
180 180  
181 -(((
182 -== **3. Setting Nodes in the Charging Box**: ==
183 -
184 184  * Place 1-16 IGU-16HR battery components upside-down into the charger, assuring they are oriented properly.
189 +
190 +
185 185  )))
192 +1. (((
193 +**Monitoring the Charging Process**:
186 186  
187 -(((
188 -== **4. Monitoring the Charging Process**: ==
189 -
190 190  * 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.
191 191  * 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 +
192 192  )))
200 +1. (((
201 +**Updating Charge Status**:
193 193  
194 -(((
195 -== **5. Updating Charge Status**: ==
196 -
197 197  * 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.
198 198  * This step is crucial for tracking the charging status of multiple units, especially when handling a large number of nodes.
199 199  )))
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207 207  
208 208  ----
209 209  
210 -= **Downloading and Converting Seismic Data to MiniSeed Format** =
216 +=== **Downloading and Converting Seismic Data to MiniSeed Format** ===
211 211  
212 -== **Node Registration and Software Setup** ==
218 +==== **Node Registration and Software Setup** ====
213 213  
214 214  1. (((
215 215  **Registering Nodes in the System**:
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227 227  * Ignore the settings for seismic recordings in the subsequent window. Resetting instruments (e.g., sampling rate, gain) requires reprogramming via script.
228 228  )))
229 229  
230 -== **Data Downloading Process** ==
236 +==== **Data Downloading Process** ====
231 231  
232 232  1. (((
233 233  **Initiating Data Download**:
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247 247  (((
248 248  * **Ensure to export data as "COUNTS", not "mV".**
249 249  
250 -* **Set "Remove Gain" to the same decibel gain as during programming** **(by default ANU sets this to 24db for short period nodes (a factor of 15.848932), and 6db for broadband nodes).**
256 +* **Set "Remove Gain" to the same decibel gain as during programming** **(by default ANU sets this to 24db (a factor of 15.848932).**
251 251  )))
252 252  )))
253 253  
254 -== **Handling Nodes During Download** ==
260 +==== **Handling Nodes During Download** ====
255 255  
256 256  1. (((
257 257  **Monitoring Download Indicators**:
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305 305  
306 306  ----
307 307  
308 -= **Cleaning** =
314 +=== **Cleaning** ===
309 309  
310 310  **Procedure for Seismic Nodes:**
311 311  
312 -Top half:
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!
313 313  
314 -Bottom half: The metal spikes on the bottom half of the nodes can be cleaned using a wire brush, though should still be wiped down for dust afterwards.
315 -
316 -
317 -= **Weights (for shipping)** =
318 -
319 -The weights of bags of nodes, as well as data harvesters and node chargers, are listed below:
320 -
321 -1 bag + 6 SP (IGU-16HR) nodes: 18 kg
322 -
323 -1 SP (IGU-16HR) data harvester: 21.5 kg
324 -
325 -1 SP (IGU-16HR) charger: 26.3 kg
326 -
327 -1 BB (BD3C-5) charger/data harvester (with and without 16 cables): 21 kg / 14.5 kg
328 -
329 -1 case + 5 BB (BD3C-5) nodes and 6 BB nodes: 22 kg / 25 kg
320 += =
330 330  )))
331 331  
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335 335  (((
336 336  **Contents**
337 337  
338 -{{toc/}}
339 -
340 -
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]]
341 341  )))
342 342  
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343 343  (% class="box" %)
344 344  (((
345 345  = SmartSolo [[BD3C-5>>url:https://smartsolo.com/cp-4.html]] =
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353 353  |(% style="width:189px" %)**Size (without spike)**|(% style="width:221px" %)158 x160mm
354 354  |(% style="width:189px" %)**Weight**|(% style="width:221px" %)2.8 kg
355 355  |(% 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)
358 -
359 -UN3481 PI967 S1
360 +|(% style="width:189px" %)**Battery**|(% style="width:221px" %)Li_etc XXAh
360 360  )))
361 -)))
362 362  
363 363  (% class="box" %)
364 364  (((
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373 373  |(% style="width:187px" %)**Size (with spike)**|(% style="width:224px" %)103mm(L) × 95mm(W) × 187mm
374 374  |(% style="width:187px" %)**Weight**|(% style="width:224px" %)2.4 kg
375 375  |(% 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)
378 -
379 -UN3481 PI967 S2
376 +|(% style="width:187px" %)**Battery**|(% style="width:224px" %)Lithium ion XXAh
380 380  )))
381 -)))
382 382  
383 383  
384 384  )))
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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"
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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!