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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 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 14  ----
15 15  
16 16  = **Programming Defaults** =
17 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.
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.
19 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.
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"]]
21 21  
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 +
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 +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.
27 +
28 +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!**
29 +
30 +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.
31 +
32 +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.
33 +
34 +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.
35 +
36 +Bluetooth (BB nodes only) should be turned OFF to conserve power.
37 +
38 +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).
39 +
40 +{{info}}
41 +**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!
42 +{{/info}}
43 +
22 22  = **Fieldwork Preparation** =
23 23  
24 -(% class="box infomessage" %)
25 -(((
26 26  (% class="box warningmessage" %)
27 27  (((
28 28  **INVEST IN FAST EXTERNAL HARD DRIVES – DO NOT LET THIS BE THE LIMITATION OF DATA HARVESTING**
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31 31  
32 32  **We have had good experience with the 4Tb Samsung T7 Shield drives.**
33 33  )))
34 -)))
35 35  
36 36  == Magnets ==
37 37  
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43 43  
44 44  = **Installation** =
45 45  
46 -== 1. Logbook documentation ~*~** TODO ADD LOGBOOK FORMS ==
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66 +(((
67 +**Field logs are a critical component of fieldwork and this is especially the case for large N nodal deploys. Take notes!**
68 +)))
47 47  
70 +== 1. Logbook documentation ==
71 +
48 48  (((
49 -**Essential Details**: Record the following in a logbook:
73 +**Essential Details** for field logs:
50 50  
51 51  * Station name
52 -* Latitude and longitude
76 +* Latitude, longitude, elevation
53 53  * Names of team members present
54 -* Date and local time of installation
55 -* Serial number (SN) of the sensor
56 -* Detailed notes on the site conditions and setup
78 +* Date and both local & UTC time of installation/removal
79 +* Serial number (SN) of the TOP HALF of the sensor (if a BD3C-5, there is only one serial number)
80 +* 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)
57 57  
82 +[[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!
83 +
58 58  == 2. Node Placement ==
59 59  )))
60 60  
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63 63  **Site Analysis**:
64 64  
65 65  * **Take compass measurements away from the sensor as it will affect your measurement.**
66 -* Take multiple photographs from various angles to document the site setup thoroughly.
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)
92 +* Take photographs from various angles to document the site setup thoroughly.
93 +* Include a detailed site description in your notes
68 68  
69 69  == 3. GPS Considerations ==
70 70  
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359 359  (% class="box" %)
360 360  (((
361 -= SmartSolo [[IGU-16HR>>url:https://smartsolo.com/cp-3.html]] =
387 += SmartSolo [[IGU-16HR>>url:https://smartsolo.com/cp-3.html]]3C =
362 362  
363 363  [[image:smartsolo node.jpg]]
364 364  
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376 376  )))
377 377  )))
378 378  
379 -
405 +(% class="box" %)
406 +(((
407 += SmartSolo BD3C-16 Portable Battery Charger =
408 +
409 +[[image:20250729_125049.jpg]]
410 +
411 +|**Dimensions (LxHxW)**|558 x 357 x 300mm
412 +|**Input rating**|100-210V - 50/60Hz
413 +|**Power**|1000W
414 +|**Weight**|14.5kg
415 +|**Weight with cables**|21kg
380 380  )))
417 +
418 +(% class="box" id="HSmartSoloBD3C-16PortableBatteryCharger" %)
419 +(((
420 += SmartSolo IGU-16 Portable Data Harvester =
421 +
422 +[[image:20250729_124747.jpg]]
423 +
424 +|**Dimensions (LxHxW)**|625 x 500 x 366mm
425 +|**Input rating**|100-210V - 50/60Hz
426 +|**Power**|100W
427 +|**Weight**|21.5 - 24kg
428 +|**Slots no.**|16
429 +|**Download Speed**|20MB/sec/slot
381 381  )))
431 +
432 +(% class="box" %)
433 +(((
434 += SmartSolo IGU-16 Portable Battery Charger =
435 +
436 += [[image:20250729_124644.jpg]] =
437 +
438 +|**Dimensions (LxHxW)**|625 x 500 x 366mm
439 +|**Input rating**|100-210V - 50/60Hz
440 +|**Power**|640W
441 +|**Weight**|26.3kg
442 +|**Slots no.**|16
443 +)))
444 +
445 +(% class="box" %)
446 +(((
447 += SmartSolo BD3C-5 Carry Bag =
448 +
449 +[[image:20250729_124957.jpg]]
450 +
451 +
452 +|**Dimensions (LxHxW)**|590 x 225 x 405mm
453 +|**Weight**|8.2kg
454 +|**Slots no.**|6
455 +)))
456 +
457 +(% class="box" %)
458 +(((
459 += SmartSolo IGU-16 3C Carry Bag =
460 +
461 +[[image:20250729_124502.jpg]]
462 +
463 +|**Dimensions (LxHxW)**|230 x 340 x 310mm
464 +|**Weight**|3.6kg
465 +|**Slots no.**|6
466 +)))
467 +
468 +(% class="box" %)
469 +(((
470 += SmartSolo IGU-16 1C Carry Bag =
471 +
472 +[[image:20250729_124558.jpg]]
473 +
474 +|**Dimensions (LxHxW)**|225 x 200 x 550mm
475 +|**Weight**|
476 +|**Slots no.**|6
477 +)))
478 +)))
479 +)))
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