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5 5  = **Node Types** =
6 6  
7 -ANSIR carry two types of three-channel nodes
7 +ANSIR supply two types of three-channel nodes, and one type of one-channel node:
8 8  
9 -* **SmartSolo IGU 16HR 3C (5 Hz Short Period)**
10 -* **SmartSolo BD3C-5 (5 Second Broadband)**
9 +* **SmartSolo IGU 16HR 3C (5 Hz, 'very' short period)**
10 +* **SmartSolo BD3C-5 (5 second, short period)**
11 +* **SmartSolo IGU 16 1C (5 Hz, 'very' short period, single channel)**
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.
13 +The three-channel nodes have a theoretical battery capacity of ~~30 days, whereas the single-channel type has a capacity of ~~50 days. The programming, operation and downloading procedures for all types of SmartSolo nodes are also similar.
13 13  
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17 +**Freight update, 2026: **Freight options for lithium-ion batteries are changing in 2025/2026 to comply with updated transport safety regulations. This will impact supply of IGU 16 (<100Wh) and BD3C (168Wh) nodes. Advice will be sought from freighters on a case-by-case basis while they implement new guidelines.
18 +)))
19 +
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.
24 +The nodes must be programmed in the SoloLite software prior to use. The screenshots below show our recommended parameters for the 5 Hz (16HR-3C) and 5 second (BDC3-5) nodes.
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.
26 +[[IGU-16 3C programming screen set at 250 Hz. Ensure that the circled areas are set!>>image:5Hz_node_programming.labels.png||alt="IGU-16 3C programming screen"]]
21 21  
28 +[[BD3C-5 programming screen set at 250 hz. Ensure that the circled areas are set!>>image:5S_node_programming.labels.png||alt="BD3C-5 programming screen"]]
29 +
30 +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.
31 +
32 +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.
33 +
34 +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.
35 +
36 +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!**
37 +
38 +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.
39 +
40 +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.
41 +
42 +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.
43 +
44 +Bluetooth (BD3C-5 only) should be turned OFF to conserve power.
45 +
46 +We recommend that the 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).
47 +
48 +{{info}}
49 +**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!
50 +{{/info}}
51 +
22 22  = **Fieldwork Preparation** =
23 23  
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36 36  
37 37  == Animal-Proofing ==
38 38  
39 -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.
69 +We have experienced interference from animals (foxes, dogs, goats) digging up and carrying nodes off for tens or hundreds of metres. It is helpful to minimise human and food smells (particularly on the rope handles) when working in areas where this is a risk. Or, wipe down affected nodes with 50-80% methylated spirits if extensive handling can not be avoided.
40 40  
41 41  = **Installation** =
42 42  
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62 62  == 2. Node Placement ==
63 63  )))
64 64  
65 -**Protection**: Place nodes inside (landfill) biodegradable bags to minimize cleaning and cross-site soil contamination.
66 -
67 67  **Site Analysis**:
68 68  
69 69  * **Take compass measurements away from the sensor as it will affect your measurement.**
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94 94  ** When recording at 250 Hz, with GPS on and Bluetooth disabled, the instruments are expected to last about 30 days per charge cycle. If they are set to run only overnight, this can be extended to 60 days.
95 95  
96 96  * **Post-Retrieval Charging**:
97 -** After retrieval, charge the instruments to about 50-60% (indicated as "orange" level) unless they are to be immediately re-deployed.
98 -* **Storage and Shipping Charge Level**:
99 -** Maintain a battery charge level of around 50-60% (e.g. "orange") for both storage and shipping purposes.
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.**
125 +** After retrieval, charge the instruments to about 50-60% (indicated by ORANGE LED) unless they are to be immediately re-deployed or transported.
126 +* **State of Charge (SoC) for Storage**:
127 +** Maintain a battery charge level of around 50-60% (i.e., ORANGE) for storage.
128 +** This charge level is recommended to prevent battery damage, and should be checked every six months.
129 +** Nodes should //__not be stored at full-charge (GREEN), or 0-charge (RED).__//
130 +** Storage at 0-charge damages lithium batteries**.**
131 +* **SoC for Transport:**
132 +** Charge levels for transport will be advised by the freighter. The required SoC will depend on volume and transport method (air, land, sea).
102 102  
103 103  (((
104 104  == 6. Data Sharing and Metadata Creation ==
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106 106  
107 107  **GPS Data**:
108 108  
109 -* Ensure you have documented precise lat/lon locations for each station and **DOCUMENTED THIS CAREFULLY**
140 +* Ensure you have __carefully documented__ precise lat/lon locations for each station.
110 110  
111 111  **Photo Sharing**:
112 112  
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179 179  (((
180 180  == 2. Disassembling the Node: ==
181 181  
182 -* For the IGU-16HR, remove the battery (bottom half) from the sensor. This is done by unscrewing the spikes counter-clockwise.
213 +* For the IGU-16HR, remove the battery section (bottom half) from the sensor by unscrewing the spike section counter-clockwise.
183 183  )))
184 184  
185 185  (((
186 186  == 3. Setting Nodes in the Charging Box: ==
187 187  
188 -* Place 1-16 IGU-16HR battery components upside-down into the charger, assuring they are oriented properly.
219 +* Connect to a safe indoor power supply, and turn on (red rocker switch).
220 +* Charging will begin automatically when nodes are inserted in the charging rack.
221 +* Place IGU-16HR battery sections upside-down in the rack, oriented with the terminal connectors.
189 189  )))
190 190  
191 191  (((
192 192  == 4. Monitoring the Charging Process: ==
193 193  
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 -* 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.
227 +* Lights adjacent to the batteries will illuminate, indicating that charging is underway.
228 +* Observe the transition of the lights from steady RED to ORANGE, then GREEN, and finally to FLASHING GREEN. A flashing green light indicates the batteries are fully charged.
196 196  )))
197 197  
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207 207  
208 208  
209 209  
210 -[[image:1706153354750-415.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center" height="317" width="562"]]
243 +{{{
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211 211  
212 212  ----
213 213  
214 214  = **Downloading and Converting Seismic Data to MiniSeed Format** =
215 215  
250 +(% class="wikigeneratedid" %)
251 +SmartSolo provides the following powerpoint for SmartSolo node programming and operation. Note that ANSIR only uses a portion of their process for our own uses: [[https:~~/~~/nappe.wustl.edu/smartsolo/files/smartsolo_online_training.pdf>>url:https://nappe.wustl.edu/smartsolo/files/smartsolo_online_training.pdf]]
252 +
253 +== Connection tips: ==
254 +
255 +Connecting SmartSolo nodes to their harvesters and having SoloLite recognise them can be a bit tricky, here are some tricks to help register and program them easier:
256 +
257 +* Place the node on the harvester gently, then firmly press it down onto the pins.
258 +* Place all nodes onto the harvester before trying any troubleshooting, as they may not show up while the SoloLite software is running. Once all are connected, try restarting the software for them to be recognised.
259 +* If a node is refusing to connect, try it with another slot. It is easiest if you place all 16 nodes on the harvester, and swap any nodes that refuse to connect with each other.
260 +* Nodes will likely not show up in the order that they should, though this is not an issue. E.g, a node in slot 6 on the harvester may show up in port 13 in the SoloLite software. Annoying, but it doesn't matter so long as you keep track of what's been harvested!
261 +
262 +
263 +
216 216  == Node Registration and Software Setup ==
217 217  
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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  
282 +== File structure ==
283 +
284 +There are essentially three main folders where relevant PROSPECT and PROJECT DATA is stored. Individual projects will be found as subfolders in these.
285 +
286 +=== SOLOLITE ===
287 +
288 +This folder stores SoloLite config files and parameters. Nothing too important stored here, you can always start over and re-create this.
289 +
290 +=== DCCDATA ===
291 +
292 +This folder stores the RAW data you have harvested from the nodes. The data will still be on the nodes (unless you erased it) in case of emergency, but regardless, this is the folder you want to back up and save somewhere.
293 +
294 +If you had a weird time harvesting a node, you can always manually copy it as if it were a USB stick and place it into this folder manually. The structure is: //C:/DCCDATA/prospect_name/project_name/SERIALNUMBER/label(usually a timestamp but can be anything)//
295 +
296 +Then in the SoloLite software, go to tools > Reanalyze Seismic Data
297 +
298 +=== SOLODATA ===
299 +
300 +This folder stores **exported** (e.g. miniseed) data. It is structured similarly. If your DCCDATA is intact, this can always be re-created if need be.
301 +
302 +
234 234  == Data Downloading Process ==
235 235  
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255 255  )))
256 256  )))
257 257  
327 +== Smart Solo IGU-16HR Polarity Notice ==
328 +
329 +See [[https:~~/~~/auspass.edu.au/xwiki/bin/view/Data/AusPass%20Data/#HSmartSoloNodeZPolaritybug>>https://auspass.edu.au/xwiki/bin/view/Data/AusPass%20Data/#HSmartSoloNodeZPolaritybug]] for discussion. If data is headed to AusPass, we prefer to invert the IGU-16HR channel data manually rather than in the SoloLite software or inverting the response metadata.
330 +
331 +**The BD3C-5 data does not require a polarity inversion.**
332 +
333 +== 18 Leap Second bug ==
334 +
335 +Not so much a //bug// as much as "a thing that can happen if your SoloLite installation is corrupted". If you notice your data has large constant time offsets, you should suspect that the number of leap seconds has not been accounted properly. There is a file "smartsoloconfig.xml" that needs to be present in "C:\SmartSoloApps SoloLite" (e.g. the main program directory) that dictates the leap second offset for the last two data ranges. Since 2017-01-01, this is 18 seconds. At some point in the next few years it will be 19 seconds.
336 +
337 +If this file is missing, just create a new one structured like so, name it "smartsoloconfig.xml" and put it in your main program directory. Then, Reanalyze your data (tools > Reanalyze seismic data) and your data should have the correct time. You can also do this manually, if you want. The offset is 18 seconds precisely.
338 +
339 +{{code language="none"}}
340 +<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
341 +<config>
342 + <leapsecond>
343 + <interval>
344 + <start_time>2017-01-01#00:00:00</start_time>
345 + <end_time>2999-12-31#23:59:59</end_time>
346 + <second>18</second>
347 + </interval>
348 + <interval>
349 + <start_time>1970-01-01#00:00:00</start_time>
350 + <end_time>2017-01-01#00:00:00</end_time>
351 + <second>17</second>
352 + </interval>
353 + </leapsecond>
354 + <GPS_distance_threshold_degree>
355 + 4e-5
356 + </GPS_distance_threshold_degree>
357 +</config>
358 +{{/code}}
359 +
360 +
258 258  == Handling Nodes During Download ==
259 259  
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312 312  
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.
418 +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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350 350  
351 351  |(% style="width:189px" %)**Frequency Band**|(% style="width:221px" %)5 Seconds to 150Hz
352 352  |(% style="width:189px" %)**Sensitivity**|(% style="width:221px" %)200 V/m/s
353 -|(% style="width:189px" %)**Size (without spike)**|(% style="width:221px" %)158 x160mm
456 +|(% style="width:189px" %)**Size (without spike)**|(% style="width:221px" %)Φ158 x160mm(H)
354 354  |(% style="width:189px" %)**Weight**|(% style="width:221px" %)2.8 kg
355 355  |(% style="width:189px" %)**Data Storage**|(% style="width:221px" %)64 Gb
356 356  |(% style="width:189px" %)**Battery**|(% style="width:221px" %)(((
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369 369  [[image:smartsolo node 2.jpg]]
370 370  
371 371  |(% style="width:187px" %)**Frequency Band**|(% style="width:224px" %)5 Hz to 1652Hz
372 -|(% style="width:187px" %)**Sensitivity**|(% style="width:224px" %)67.7 V/m/s
373 -|(% style="width:187px" %)**Size (with spike)**|(% style="width:224px" %)103mm(L) × 95mm(W) × 187mm
475 +|(% style="width:187px" %)**Sensitivity**|(% style="width:224px" %)76.7 V/m/s
476 +|(% style="width:187px" %)**Size (with spike)**|(% style="width:224px" %)103mm(L) × 95mm(W) × 187mm(H)
374 374  |(% style="width:187px" %)**Weight**|(% style="width:224px" %)2.4 kg
375 375  |(% style="width:187px" %)**Data Storage**|(% style="width:224px" %)64 Gb
376 376  |(% style="width:187px" %)**Battery**|(% style="width:224px" %)(((
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488 +
489 +
490 += SmartSolo [[IGU-16>>url:https://smartsolo.com/cp-3.html]]1C =
491 +
492 +
493 +[[image:Screenshot 2025-08-01 161027.png]]
494 +
495 +|(% style="width:187px" %)**Frequency Band**|(% style="width:224px" %)5 Hz to 413Hz
496 +|(% style="width:187px" %)**Sensitivity**|(% style="width:224px" %)80 V/m/s
497 +|(% style="width:187px" %)**Size (without spike)**|(% style="width:224px" %)95mm(L) × 103mm(W) × 118mm(H)
498 +|(% style="width:187px" %)**Weight**|(% style="width:224px" %)1.1 kg
499 +|(% style="width:187px" %)**Data Storage**|(% style="width:224px" %)8 Gb
500 +|(% style="width:187px" %)**Battery**|(% style="width:224px" %)(((
501 +Lithium-ion battery contained in equipment (38.48 Wh)
502 +
503 +UN3481 PI967 S2
504 +)))
505 +)))
506 +
507 +(% class="box" %)
508 +(((
385 385  = SmartSolo BD3C-16 Portable Battery Charger =
386 386  
387 387  [[image:20250729_125049.jpg]]
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411 411  (((
412 412  = SmartSolo IGU-16 Portable Battery Charger =
413 413  
414 -= [[image:20250729_124644.jpg]] =
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415 415  
416 416  |**Dimensions (LxHxW)**|625 x 500 x 366mm
417 417  |**Input rating**|100-210V - 50/60Hz
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423 423  (% class="box" %)
424 424  (((
425 -= SmartSolo BD3C-5 Carry Bag =
549 += SmartSolo BD3C-5 Carry Case =
426 426  
427 427  [[image:20250729_124957.jpg]]
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