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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 +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.
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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.
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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 +
22 22  = **Fieldwork Preparation** =
23 23  
24 24  (% class="box warningmessage" %)
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313 313  = **Cleaning** =
314 314  
315 -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.
316 316  
317 317  = **Weights (for shipping)** =
318 318  
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362 362  
363 363  (% class="box" %)
364 364  (((
365 -= SmartSolo [[IGU-16HR>>url:https://smartsolo.com/cp-3.html]] =
389 += SmartSolo [[IGU-16HR>>url:https://smartsolo.com/cp-3.html]]3C =
366 366  
367 367  [[image:smartsolo node.jpg]]
368 368  
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384 384  (((
385 385  = SmartSolo BD3C-16 Portable Battery Charger =
386 386  
411 +[[image:20250729_125049.jpg]]
387 387  
388 388  |**Dimensions (LxHxW)**|558 x 357 x 300mm
389 389  |**Input rating**|100-210V - 50/60Hz
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396 396  (((
397 397  = SmartSolo IGU-16 Portable Data Harvester =
398 398  
424 +[[image:20250729_124747.jpg]]
399 399  
400 400  |**Dimensions (LxHxW)**|625 x 500 x 366mm
401 401  |**Input rating**|100-210V - 50/60Hz
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409 409  (((
410 410  = SmartSolo IGU-16 Portable Battery Charger =
411 411  
412 -= =
438 +[[image:20250729_124644.jpg]]
413 413  
414 414  |**Dimensions (LxHxW)**|625 x 500 x 366mm
415 415  |**Input rating**|100-210V - 50/60Hz
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418 418  |**Slots no.**|16
419 419  )))
420 420  
447 +(% class="box" %)
448 +(((
449 += SmartSolo BD3C-5 Carry Case =
421 421  
451 +[[image:20250729_124957.jpg]]
422 422  
453 +
454 +|**Dimensions (LxHxW)**|590 x 225 x 405mm
455 +|**Weight**|8.2kg
456 +|**Slots no.**|6
457 +)))
458 +
423 423  (% class="box" %)
424 424  (((
425 -= SmartSolo IGU-16 Carry Bag =
461 += SmartSolo IGU-16 3C Carry Bag =
426 426  
463 +[[image:20250729_124502.jpg]]
464 +
427 427  |**Dimensions (LxHxW)**|230 x 340 x 310mm
466 +|**Weight**|3.6kg
428 428  |**Slots no.**|6
429 429  )))
430 430  
431 -
432 432  (% class="box" %)
433 433  (((
434 -= SmartSolo IGU-16 Carry Bag =
472 += SmartSolo IGU-16 1C Carry Bag =
435 435  
436 -|**Dimensions (LxHxW)**|230 x 340 x 310mm
474 +[[image:20250729_124558.jpg]]
475 +
476 +|**Dimensions (LxHxW)**|225 x 200 x 550mm
477 +|**Weight**|
437 437  |**Slots no.**|6
438 438  )))
439 439  )))
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