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... ... @@ -7,10 +7,11 @@ 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 -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 14 ---- 15 15 16 16 = **Programming Defaults** = ... ... @@ -19,16 +19,18 @@ 19 19 20 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. 21 21 23 + 22 22 = **Fieldwork Preparation** = 23 23 26 +(% class="box infomessage" %) 27 +((( 24 24 (% class="box warningmessage" %) 25 25 ((( 26 26 **INVEST IN FAST EXTERNAL HARD DRIVES – DO NOT LET THIS BE THE LIMITATION OF DATA HARVESTING** 27 27 28 28 **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.** 29 - 30 -**We have had good experience with the 4Tb Samsung T7 Shield drives.** 31 31 ))) 34 +))) 32 32 33 33 == Magnets == 34 34 ... ... @@ -40,26 +40,19 @@ 40 40 41 41 = **Installation** = 42 42 43 -(% class="box infomessage" %) 44 -((( 45 -**Field logs are a critical component of fieldwork and this is especially the case for large N nodal deploys. Take notes!** 46 -))) 46 +== **1. Logbook documentation** == 47 47 48 -== 1. Logbook documentation == 49 - 50 50 ((( 51 -**Essential Details** forfieldlogs:49 +**Essential Details**: Record the following in a logbook: 52 52 53 53 * Station name 54 -* Latitude ,longitude, elevation52 +* Latitude and longitude 55 55 * Names of team members present 56 -* Date and bothlocal& UTCtime of installation/removal57 -* Serial number (SN) of the TOP HALF of thesensor(if a BD3C-5, there is only one serial number)58 -* 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)54 +* Date and local time of installation 55 +* Serial number (SN) of the sensor 56 +* Detailed notes on the site conditions and setup 59 59 60 -[[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! 61 - 62 -== 2. Node Placement == 58 +== **2. Node Placement** == 63 63 ))) 64 64 65 65 **Protection**: Place nodes inside (landfill) biodegradable bags to minimize cleaning and cross-site soil contamination. ... ... @@ -67,15 +67,15 @@ 67 67 **Site Analysis**: 68 68 69 69 * **Take compass measurements away from the sensor as it will affect your measurement.** 70 -* Take photographs from various angles to document the site setup thoroughly. 71 -* Include a detailed site description in your notes 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) 72 72 73 -== 3. GPS Considerations == 69 +== **3. GPS Considerations** == 74 74 75 75 (% class="wikigeneratedid" %) 76 76 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. 77 77 78 -== 4. Visibility and Location Marking == 74 +== **4. Visibility and Location Marking** == 79 79 80 80 **Flag Placement**: Position a flag, preferably in a bright color (avoid green or yellow), near the instrument to aid in its future location. 81 81 ... ... @@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ 84 84 * Use a GPS device to mark the instrument's exact location. 85 85 * Record this location in both your paper notes and the GPS device. 86 86 87 -== (% style="color:inherit; font-family:inherit; font-size:max(18px, min(20px, 14.4444px + 0.462963vw))" %)5. Charge Time, Pre-Deployment & Post-Deployment(%%) == 83 +== (% style="color:inherit; font-family:inherit; font-size:max(18px, min(20px, 14.4444px + 0.462963vw))" %)**5. Charge Time, Pre-Deployment & Post-Deployment**(%%) == 88 88 89 89 * **Charging Duration**: Both types of nodes take approximately 6-8 hours to fully charge from a flat state. 90 90 * **Pre-Deployment Charging**: ... ... @@ -98,10 +98,10 @@ 98 98 * **Storage and Shipping Charge Level**: 99 99 ** Maintain a battery charge level of around 50-60% (e.g. "orange") for both storage and shipping purposes. 100 100 ** This charge level is recommended to prevent battery damage and is safe for transportation. 101 -** Nodes should not be stored fully charged, and **they should especially not be stored with 0 charge as this damages lithium batteries.**97 +** Nodes should not be stored fully charged, and it **they should especially not be stored with 0 charge.** 102 102 103 103 ((( 104 -== 6. Data Sharing and Metadata Creation == 100 +== **6. Data Sharing and Metadata Creation** == 105 105 ))) 106 106 107 107 **GPS Data**: ... ... @@ -114,9 +114,9 @@ 114 114 115 115 **Metadata File**: 116 116 117 -* Create and organize metadata according to the [[ANU metadata standard txt file>>attach:example_metadata.txt]]. This is going to be particularly important if you are reusing nodes at different sites... not documenting the serial numbers (of the **top half** of the node) and the times they were deployed can lead to station mix-ups.113 +* Create and organize metadata according to the [[ANU metadata standard txt file>>attach:example_metadata.txt]]. 118 118 119 -== 7. Additional Best Practices == 115 +== **7. Additional Best Practices** == 120 120 121 121 * **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. 122 122 ... ... @@ -171,25 +171,25 @@ 171 171 = **Charging Procedure for Seismic Nodes** = 172 172 173 173 ((( 174 -== 1. Preparation for Charging: == 170 +== **1. Preparation for Charging**: == 175 175 176 176 * 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. 177 177 ))) 178 178 179 179 ((( 180 -== 2. Disassembling the Node: == 176 +== **2. Disassembling the Node**: == 181 181 182 182 * For the IGU-16HR, remove the battery (bottom half) from the sensor. This is done by unscrewing the spikes counter-clockwise. 183 183 ))) 184 184 185 185 ((( 186 -== 3. Setting Nodes in the Charging Box: == 182 +== **3. 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. 189 189 ))) 190 190 191 191 ((( 192 -== 4. Monitoring the Charging Process: == 188 +== **4. Monitoring the Charging Process**: == 193 193 194 194 * 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. 195 195 * 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. ... ... @@ -196,7 +196,7 @@ 196 196 ))) 197 197 198 198 ((( 199 -== 5. Updating Charge Status: == 195 +== **5. Updating Charge Status**: == 200 200 201 201 * 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. 202 202 * This step is crucial for tracking the charging status of multiple units, especially when handling a large number of nodes. ... ... @@ -213,7 +213,7 @@ 213 213 214 214 = **Downloading and Converting Seismic Data to MiniSeed Format** = 215 215 216 -== Node Registration and Software Setup == 212 +== **Node Registration and Software Setup** == 217 217 218 218 1. ((( 219 219 **Registering Nodes in the System**: ... ... @@ -231,7 +231,7 @@ 231 231 * Ignore the settings for seismic recordings in the subsequent window. Resetting instruments (e.g., sampling rate, gain) requires reprogramming via script. 232 232 ))) 233 233 234 -== Data Downloading Process == 230 +== **Data Downloading Process** == 235 235 236 236 1. ((( 237 237 **Initiating Data Download**: ... ... @@ -249,13 +249,13 @@ 249 249 * Click “prepare” followed by “run” to start reformatting. Monitor this process in the small panel at the bottom left. 250 250 * (% class="box warningmessage" %) 251 251 ((( 252 -* **Ensure to export data as "COUNTS" (int32), not "mV"(float).This is critical!**248 +* **Ensure to export data as "COUNTS", not "mV".** 253 253 254 -* **Set "Remove Gain" to the same decibel gain as during programming .By default ANU sets this to 24db for short period nodes (ascalingfactor of 15.848932), and 6db(afactorof 2.0) forbroadband nodes.**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).** 255 255 ))) 256 256 ))) 257 257 258 -== Handling Nodes During Download == 254 +== **Handling Nodes During Download** == 259 259 260 260 1. ((( 261 261 **Monitoring Download Indicators**: ... ... @@ -272,7 +272,6 @@ 272 272 * **Use fast external hard drives to avoid limitations in data harvesting.** 273 273 274 274 * **Recommended specifications: USB-C, USB 3.0, and 4+ Tb of space.** 275 -* **The USB type for the harvester is TYPE-A, the typical normal rectangular shape.** 276 276 ))) 277 277 ))) 278 278 1. ((( ... ... @@ -380,45 +380,6 @@ 380 380 ))) 381 381 ))) 382 382 383 -= SmartSolo BD3C-16 Portable Battery Charger = 384 - 385 -[[image:20250729_125049 (1).jpg]] 386 - 387 -|**Dimensions (LxHxW)**|558 x 357 x 300mm 388 -|**Input rating**|100-210V - 50/60Hz 389 -|**Power**|1000W 390 -|**Weight**|14.5kg 391 -|**Weight with cables**|21kg 392 - 393 -SmartSolo IGU-16 Portable Data Harvester 394 - 395 -[[image:20250729_124747.jpg]] 396 - 397 -|**Dimensions (LxHxW)**|625 x 500 x 366mm 398 -|**Input rating**|100-210V - 50/60Hz 399 -|**Power**|100W 400 -|**Weight**|21.5 - 24kg 401 -|**Slots no.**|16 402 -|**Download Speed**|20MB/sec/slot 403 - 404 -SmartSolo IGU-16 Portable Battery Charger 405 - 406 -[[image:20250729_124747.jpg]] 407 - 408 -|**Dimensions (LxHxW)**|625 x 500 x 366mm 409 -|**Input rating**|100-210V - 50/60Hz 410 -|**Power**|640W 411 -|**Weight**|26.3kg 412 -|**Slots no.**|16 413 - 414 -SmartSolo IGU-16 Carry Bag 415 - 416 -|**Dimensions (LxHxW)**|230 x 340 x 310mm 417 -|**Slots no.**|6 418 - 419 -SmartSolo IGU-16 Carry Bag 420 - 421 -|**Dimensions (LxHxW)**|230 x 340 x 310mm 422 -|**Slots no.**|6 378 + 423 423 ))) 424 424 )))