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... ... @@ -7,24 +7,44 @@ 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 Broadband)** 11 11 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.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 14 - 15 15 ---- 16 16 17 17 = **Programming Defaults** = 18 18 19 - Werecommend thatthe SP 16HR-3Cbeset toagain of 24dbandnohigherthan 250 Hz sampling rateunlessthere isanexplicitreasontodoso. TheBD3C-5should be settoagain of 6db(which is the maximum allowed).Thesearewhatweuse for ourinternalexperiments.18 +The nodes must be programmed in the SoloLite software prior to use. Screenshots for the short period 16HR-3C and broadband BDC3-5 are shown with our recommended parameters. 20 20 21 - **Notethatthisgain must be removed when exportingto miniseed, **otherwise amplitudes will be a factorof either 15.84893192 (24db)or 2 (6db)too high. We alsorecommend disablingbluetooth to increasebattery life, andto enable "FIFO" mode justin case old dataisstillpresent on the unitsand youun out of space(although itis unlikelyyou willgo over 64 Gb for one deploy). If usingthe "timedturn-on" option, pleasebeawarethat **theunits will not begin recordinguntilthey havecquired aGPSlock**,which may norccurif theyare buriedtoo deeply orhavevery poor sky view.20 +[[IGU-16 3C (short period node) programming screen set at 250 Hz. Ensure that the highlighted areas are set!>>image:SP_programming.labels.png||alt="IGU-16 3C programming screen"]] 22 22 22 +[[BD3C-5 (broadband node) programming screen set at 250 hz. Ensure that the highlighted areas are set!>>image:BB_programming.labels.png||alt="BD3C-5 programming screen"]] 23 23 24 +FIFO (first in, first out) data mode is safest as this will overwrite old data in case you forgot to clear the storage. At <= 250 hz you can fit 4++ months of data on these, shouldn't be an issue. 25 + 26 +Note that the samplerate is instead given in sample spacing, in milliseconds. 4 ms = 250 Hz, 1 ms = 1000 Hz, 10 ms = 100 Hz, ad nauseam. 27 + 28 +Be sure to set the channel types to Seismic and the gain appropriately. For active source (i.e. explosions) you can leave the gain at 0, but for passive experiments some gain is purported to be helpful (although we have found this to be somewhat negligible). We can confirm that 6db for the broadband nodes and 24db for the short period works well. 29 + 30 +If you want recording to begin immediately, ensure that begin date is in the past by at least a few days. If you prefer to have a timed turn-on, then set the times as needed. **Be warned that recording will not begin until a GPS lock is achieved, so if you set it to a future turn-on but bury it too deeply, it may not record!** 31 + 32 +In newer versions of the software there is a "power consumption" setting.. we are no sure what this does exactly, but the manual says it gives life a "boost" at the expense of about 3 db of resolution. Until this can be quantified a bit better it is not recommended. 33 + 34 +Storage type can be DLD (proprietary) or Miniseed. We assume the software works best with their proprietary format so prefer not to risk any issues. You can export to miniseed later. 35 + 36 +GPS is best set to cycle mode (e.g. once per hour) instead of constant "always on". The clock drift on these are almost nil even if there is no sync at all, so it's best to conserve power. 37 + 38 +Bluetooth (BB nodes only) should be turned OFF to conserve power. 39 + 40 +We recommend that the SP 16HR-3C be set to a gain of 24db for passive experiments 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) for passive experiments (or 0 db if active). 41 + 42 +{{info}} 43 +**Note that any applied instrument gain must be removed when exporting (e.g. to miniseed) after your deploy, **otherwise amplitudes will be a factor of either 15.84893192 (24db) or 2 (6db) too high! 44 +{{/info}} 45 + 24 24 = **Fieldwork Preparation** = 25 25 26 -(% class="box infomessage" %) 27 -((( 28 28 (% class="box warningmessage" %) 29 29 ((( 30 30 **INVEST IN FAST EXTERNAL HARD DRIVES – DO NOT LET THIS BE THE LIMITATION OF DATA HARVESTING** ... ... @@ -33,7 +33,6 @@ 33 33 34 34 **We have had good experience with the 4Tb Samsung T7 Shield drives.** 35 35 ))) 36 -))) 37 37 38 38 == Magnets == 39 39 ... ... @@ -45,18 +45,25 @@ 45 45 46 46 = **Installation** = 47 47 67 +(% class="box infomessage" %) 68 +((( 69 +**Field logs are a critical component of fieldwork and this is especially the case for large N nodal deploys. Take notes!** 70 +))) 71 + 48 48 == 1. Logbook documentation == 49 49 50 50 ((( 51 -**Essential Details** :Recordthefollowingin alogbook:75 +**Essential Details** for field logs: 52 52 53 53 * Station name 54 -* Latitude andlongitude78 +* Latitude, longitude, elevation 55 55 * Names of team members present 56 -* Date and local time of installation 57 -* Serial number (SN) of the sensor 58 -* Detailed notes on the site conditions and setup 80 +* Date and both local & UTC time of installation/removal 81 +* Serial number (SN) of the TOP HALF of the sensor (if a BD3C-5, there is only one serial number) 82 +* 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) 59 59 84 +[[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! 85 + 60 60 == 2. Node Placement == 61 61 ))) 62 62 ... ... @@ -65,8 +65,8 @@ 65 65 **Site Analysis**: 66 66 67 67 * **Take compass measurements away from the sensor as it will affect your measurement.** 68 -* Take multiple photographs from various angles to document the site setup thoroughly.69 -* 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)94 +* Take photographs from various angles to document the site setup thoroughly. 95 +* Include a detailed site description in your notes 70 70 71 71 == 3. GPS Considerations == 72 72 ... ... @@ -96,7 +96,7 @@ 96 96 * **Storage and Shipping Charge Level**: 97 97 ** Maintain a battery charge level of around 50-60% (e.g. "orange") for both storage and shipping purposes. 98 98 ** This charge level is recommended to prevent battery damage and is safe for transportation. 99 -** Nodes should not be stored fully charged, and it**they should especially not be stored with 0 charge.**125 +** Nodes should not be stored fully charged, and **they should especially not be stored with 0 charge as this damages lithium batteries.** 100 100 101 101 ((( 102 102 == 6. Data Sharing and Metadata Creation == ... ... @@ -247,9 +247,9 @@ 247 247 * Click “prepare” followed by “run” to start reformatting. Monitor this process in the small panel at the bottom left. 248 248 * (% class="box warningmessage" %) 249 249 ((( 250 -* **Ensure to export data as "COUNTS", not "mV".** 276 +* **Ensure to export data as "COUNTS" (int32), not "mV" (float). This is critical!** 251 251 252 -* **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).**278 +* **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.** 253 253 ))) 254 254 ))) 255 255 ... ... @@ -270,6 +270,7 @@ 270 270 * **Use fast external hard drives to avoid limitations in data harvesting.** 271 271 272 272 * **Recommended specifications: USB-C, USB 3.0, and 4+ Tb of space.** 299 +* **The USB type for the harvester is TYPE-A, the typical normal rectangular shape.** 273 273 ))) 274 274 ))) 275 275 1. ((( ... ... @@ -309,7 +309,7 @@ 309 309 310 310 = **Cleaning** = 311 311 312 -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. 339 +When still connected, the nodes are water resistant (don't submerge them!) and can handle a good spray / wipe-down. A strong, non-wire brush is helpful to reach areas between the metal spikes on the bottom. 313 313 314 314 = **Weights (for shipping)** = 315 315 ... ... @@ -359,7 +359,7 @@ 359 359 360 360 (% class="box" %) 361 361 ((( 362 -= SmartSolo [[IGU-16HR>>url:https://smartsolo.com/cp-3.html]] = 389 += SmartSolo [[IGU-16HR>>url:https://smartsolo.com/cp-3.html]]3C = 363 363 364 364 [[image:smartsolo node.jpg]] 365 365 ... ... @@ -377,6 +377,78 @@ 377 377 ))) 378 378 ))) 379 379 380 - 407 +(% class="box" %) 408 +((( 409 += SmartSolo BD3C-16 Portable Battery Charger = 410 + 411 +[[image:20250729_125049.jpg]] 412 + 413 +|**Dimensions (LxHxW)**|558 x 357 x 300mm 414 +|**Input rating**|100-210V - 50/60Hz 415 +|**Power**|1000W 416 +|**Weight**|14.5kg 417 +|**Weight with cables**|21kg 381 381 ))) 419 + 420 +(% class="box" id="HSmartSoloBD3C-16PortableBatteryCharger" %) 421 +((( 422 += SmartSolo IGU-16 Portable Data Harvester = 423 + 424 +[[image:20250729_124747.jpg]] 425 + 426 +|**Dimensions (LxHxW)**|625 x 500 x 366mm 427 +|**Input rating**|100-210V - 50/60Hz 428 +|**Power**|100W 429 +|**Weight**|21.5 - 24kg 430 +|**Slots no.**|16 431 +|**Download Speed**|20MB/sec/slot 382 382 ))) 433 + 434 +(% class="box" %) 435 +((( 436 += SmartSolo IGU-16 Portable Battery Charger = 437 + 438 +[[image:20250729_124644.jpg]] 439 + 440 +|**Dimensions (LxHxW)**|625 x 500 x 366mm 441 +|**Input rating**|100-210V - 50/60Hz 442 +|**Power**|640W 443 +|**Weight**|26.3kg 444 +|**Slots no.**|16 445 +))) 446 + 447 +(% class="box" %) 448 +((( 449 += SmartSolo BD3C-5 Carry Case = 450 + 451 +[[image:20250729_124957.jpg]] 452 + 453 + 454 +|**Dimensions (LxHxW)**|590 x 225 x 405mm 455 +|**Weight**|8.2kg 456 +|**Slots no.**|6 457 +))) 458 + 459 +(% class="box" %) 460 +((( 461 += SmartSolo IGU-16 3C Carry Bag = 462 + 463 +[[image:20250729_124502.jpg]] 464 + 465 +|**Dimensions (LxHxW)**|230 x 340 x 310mm 466 +|**Weight**|3.6kg 467 +|**Slots no.**|6 468 +))) 469 + 470 +(% class="box" %) 471 +((( 472 += SmartSolo IGU-16 1C Carry Bag = 473 + 474 +[[image:20250729_124558.jpg]] 475 + 476 +|**Dimensions (LxHxW)**|225 x 200 x 550mm 477 +|**Weight**| 478 +|**Slots no.**|6 479 +))) 480 +))) 481 +)))
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