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5 -= **Node Types** =
5 += **Node Setup** =
6 6  
7 -ANSIR carry two types of three-channel nodes
7 +Short term (~~30 day) battery powered nodes. The default gain should be 24 db for the 16HR-3C and 6 db for the BD3C-5
8 8  
9 -* **SmartSolo IGU 16HR 3C (5 Hz Short Period)**
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.
10 +~*~**this needs to be reformatted
13 13  
14 -----
12 +== **Pre-Fieldwork Preparation** ==
15 15  
16 -= **Programming Defaults** =
17 -
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 -
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 -
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 -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.
29 -
30 -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 output to miniseed later.
31 -
32 -GPS mode is best in cycle mode (e.g. once per hour) instead of constant. The clock drift on these are almost nil even if there is no sync at all, so it's best to conserve power.
33 -
34 -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).
35 -
36 -**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.
37 -
38 -= **Fieldwork Preparation** =
39 -
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15 +(((
40 40  (% class="box warningmessage" %)
41 41  (((
42 42  **INVEST IN FAST EXTERNAL HARD DRIVES – DO NOT LET THIS BE THE LIMITATION OF DATA HARVESTING**
43 43  
44 -**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.**
45 -
46 -**We have had good experience with the 4Tb Samsung T7 Shield drives.**
20 +**Plan on 1 Tb to store ALL data for 50 nodes @ 250 Hz and a single ~~30 day occupation**
47 47  )))
22 +)))
48 48  
49 -== Magnets ==
50 -
51 -If you are short on magnets, you may find it easier and a lot cheaper to buy magnets in Australia. AMF Magnetics is a good retailer, and [[this item>>https://magnet.com.au/collections/shop?q=23012B]] seems to work well. It is also advantageous to use smaller magnets and store/carry them individually in your back pocket (as well as stick them to various places in your field vehicle, etc).
52 -
53 -== Animal-Proofing ==
54 -
55 -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.
56 -
57 57  = **Installation** =
58 58  
59 -(% class="box infomessage" %)
60 -(((
61 -**Field logs are a critical component of fieldwork and this is especially the case for large N nodal deploys. Take notes!**
62 -)))
26 +=== **1- Logbook documentation** ===
63 63  
64 -== 1. Logbook documentation ==
65 -
66 66  (((
67 -**Essential Details** for field logs:
29 +**Essential Details**: Record the following in a logbook:
68 68  
69 69  * Station name
70 -* Latitude, longitude, elevation
32 +* Latitude and longitude
71 71  * Names of team members present
72 -* Date and both local & UTC time of installation/removal
73 -* Serial number (SN) of the TOP HALF of the sensor (if a BD3C-5, there is only one serial number)
74 -* 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)
34 +* Date and local time of installation
35 +* Serial number (SN) of the sensor
36 +* Detailed notes on the site conditions and setup
75 75  
76 -[[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!
77 -
78 -== 2. Node Placement ==
38 +=== **2- Node Placement** ===
79 79  )))
80 80  
81 -**Protection**: Place nodes inside (landfill) biodegradable bags to minimize cleaning and cross-site soil contamination.
41 +**Protection**: Place nodes inside thick, landfill biodegradable plastic bags for environmental protection.
82 82  
83 83  **Site Analysis**:
84 84  
85 -* **Take compass measurements away from the sensor as it will affect your measurement.**
86 -* Take photographs from various angles to document the site setup thoroughly.
87 -* Include a detailed site description in your notes
45 +* Conduct compass measurements away from the node and metallic structures, adjusting for inclination angle.
46 +* Take multiple photographs from various angles to document the site setup thoroughly.
47 +* 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)
88 88  
89 -== 3. GPS Considerations ==
49 +=== **3- GPS Considerations** ===
90 90  
91 91  (% class="wikigeneratedid" %)
92 -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.
52 +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. The BD3C will not start recording without first attaining a GPS lock.
93 93  
94 -== 4. Visibility and Location Marking ==
54 +=== **4- Visibility and Location Marking** ===
95 95  
96 96  **Flag Placement**: Position a flag, preferably in a bright color (avoid green or yellow), near the instrument to aid in its future location.
97 97  
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100 100  * Use a GPS device to mark the instrument's exact location.
101 101  * Record this location in both your paper notes and the GPS device.
102 102  
103 -== (% style="color:inherit; font-family:inherit; font-size:max(18px, min(20px, 14.4444px + 0.462963vw))" %)5. Charge Time, Pre-Deployment & Post-Deployment(%%) ==
63 +=== (% style="color:inherit; font-family:inherit; font-size:max(18px, min(20px, 14.4444px + 0.462963vw))" %)**5- Charge Time, Pre-Deployment & Post-Deployment**(%%) ===
104 104  
105 105  * **Charging Duration**: Both types of nodes take approximately 6-8 hours to fully charge from a flat state.
106 106  * **Pre-Deployment Charging**:
107 -** Although the nodes hold their charge well, it's beneficial to give them a "top up" charge before deployment.
67 +** Although the nodes hold their charge well, it's beneficial to give them a "top up" charge right before deployment.
108 108  
109 109  * **Operational Duration**:
110 -** 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.
70 +** When recording at 250 Hz, with GPS on and Bluetooth disabled, the instruments are expected to last about 30 days per charge cycle.
111 111  
112 112  * **Post-Retrieval Charging**:
113 -** After retrieval, charge the instruments to about 50-60% (indicated as "orange" level) unless they are to be immediately re-deployed.
73 +** Do not store the instruments with completely drained batteries.
74 +** After retrieval, charge the instruments to about 50-60% (indicated as "orange" level) for optimal battery health.
75 +
114 114  * **Storage and Shipping Charge Level**:
115 -** Maintain a battery charge level of around 50-60% (e.g. "orange") for both storage and shipping purposes.
77 +** Maintain a battery charge level of around 50-60% for both storage and shipping purposes.
116 116  ** This charge level is recommended to prevent battery damage and is safe for transportation.
117 -** Nodes should not be stored fully charged, and **they should especially not be stored with 0 charge as this damages lithium batteries.**
118 118  
119 -(((
120 -== 6. Data Sharing and Metadata Creation ==
80 +=== ===
81 +
82 +* (((
83 +=== **6- Data Sharing and Metadata Creation** ===
121 121  )))
122 122  
123 123  **GPS Data**:
124 124  
125 -* Ensure you have documented precise lat/lon locations for each station and **DOCUMENTED THIS CAREFULLY**
88 +* Download the GPS file to a laptop.
89 +* Share this file on a drive accessible to all team members for uniform understanding of node locations.
126 126  
127 127  **Photo Sharing**:
128 128  
129 -* It is strongly encouraged to take pictures of each site and upload these to a shared platform (OneDrive, Dropbox, etc.).
93 +* Upload site photos to a shared platform (OneDrive, Dropbox, etc.).
94 +* Integrating photos into Google Maps or Google Earth can be particularly beneficial for easy location referencing.
130 130  
131 131  **Metadata File**:
132 132  
133 -* 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.
98 +* Create a metadata XML file for each node, which is essential for data organisation and future reference.
134 134  
135 -== 7. Additional Best Practices ==
100 +=== **7- Additional Best Practices** ===
136 136  
137 -* **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.
102 +* **Environmental Responsibility**: Ensure that the node placement and the materials used are environmentally responsible and adhere to local regulations.
103 +* **Training and Familiarisation**: Make sure all team members are adequately trained in using the GPS devices, compass, and other equipment to ensure consistent and accurate data collection.
138 138  
105 +* (((
106 +==== **Keeping the Instruments Clean** ====
107 +)))
108 +* (((
109 +Use a (**landfill**, not //compost//) degradable bag when installing to keep the instrument clean. This will save you many hours of time cleaning them in preparation for their return. [[Here is a video>>url:http://auspass.edu.au/field/bd3c_removal.mp4]] demonstrating its effectiveness.
110 +)))
111 +
139 139  ----
140 140  
141 -= **Seismic Station Demobilization and Documentation** =
114 +=== **Seismic Station Demobilization and Documentation** ===
142 142  
143 143  1. (((
144 144  **Preparation for Demobilization**:
145 145  
146 -* Before starting the demobilization process, ensure you have a compass, tape, marker, pen, masking tape, clipboard, logbook, and compass ready in your tote bag.
119 +* Before starting the demobilization process, ensure you have a compass, tape, marker, pen, clipboard, logbook, and compass ready in your tote bag.
147 147  )))
148 148  1. (((
149 149  **Locating the instrument**:
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155 155  1. (((
156 156  **Labeling Instruments for Demobilization**:
157 157  
158 -* Write the station name and the instrument’s serial number on a masking tape label to apply to the top of the node.
131 +* Write the station name and the instrument’s serial number on a label.
159 159  * Add markers 'D' (for download), 'C' (for charge), and ‘R’ (for removal) next to checkboxes on the label.
160 160  * Affix this label to the top of the instrument to avoid confusion during the charging and downloading data.
161 161  )))
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176 176  
177 177  * Before physically removing the instrument, double-check that all necessary data has been downloaded and all photos and notes have been taken.
178 178  * Carefully dismantle and pack the equipment, ensuring that all components are accounted for and securely stored for transport.
179 -
180 -
181 181  )))
182 182  
183 -[[image:1706153556166-231.jpeg||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center" height="345" width="460"]]
184 -
185 185  ----
186 186  
187 -= **Charging Procedure for Seismic Nodes** =
156 +=== **Charging Procedure for Seismic Nodes** ===
188 188  
189 -(((
190 -== 1. Preparation for Charging: ==
158 +1. (((
159 +**Preparation for Charging**:
191 191  
192 192  * 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.
193 193  )))
163 +1. (((
164 +**Disassembling the Node**:
194 194  
195 -(((
196 -== 2. Disassembling the Node: ==
197 -
198 -* For the IGU-16HR, remove the battery (bottom half) from the sensor. This is done by unscrewing the spikes counter-clockwise.
166 +* Carefully remove the battery and the spike from the sensor. This is typically done by twisting the spike part of the instrument to release these components.
199 199  )))
168 +1. (((
169 +**Setting Nodes in the Charging Box**:
200 200  
201 -(((
202 -== 3. Setting Nodes in the Charging Box: ==
203 -
204 -* Place 1-16 IGU-16HR battery components upside-down into the charger, assuring they are oriented properly.
171 +* Place up to 16 nodes into the charging box, arranging them with the spikes pointing upwards. This configuration is essential for proper connection and efficient charging.
205 205  )))
173 +1. (((
174 +**Monitoring the Charging Process**:
206 206  
207 -(((
208 -== 4. Monitoring the Charging Process: ==
209 -
210 -* 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.
211 -* 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.
176 +* Once the nodes are set in the charging box and the charging process begins, red lights adjacent to the batteries will illuminate. These lights indicate that charging is underway.
177 +* 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.
212 212  )))
179 +1. (((
180 +**Updating Charge Status**:
213 213  
214 -(((
215 -== 5. Updating Charge Status: ==
216 -
217 217  * 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.
218 218  * This step is crucial for tracking the charging status of multiple units, especially when handling a large number of nodes.
219 219  )))
220 220  
221 -[[IGU 16-HRcharger (left) and harvester (right)>>image:1705195933422-337.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center" height="299" width="530"]]
186 +[[IGU 16-HRcharger (left) and harvester (right)>>image:1705195933422-337.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center"]]
222 222  
223 223  
224 -
225 -
226 -[[image:1706153354750-415.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center" height="317" width="562"]]
227 -
228 228  ----
229 229  
230 -= **Downloading and Converting Seismic Data to MiniSeed Format** =
191 +=== **Downloading and Converting Seismic Data to MiniSeed Format** ===
231 231  
232 -== Node Registration and Software Setup ==
193 +==== **Node Registration and Software Setup** ====
233 233  
234 234  1. (((
235 235  **Registering Nodes in the System**:
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247 247  * Ignore the settings for seismic recordings in the subsequent window. Resetting instruments (e.g., sampling rate, gain) requires reprogramming via script.
248 248  )))
249 249  
250 -== Data Downloading Process ==
211 +==== **Data Downloading Process** ====
251 251  
252 252  1. (((
253 253  **Initiating Data Download**:
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265 265  * Click “prepare” followed by “run” to start reformatting. Monitor this process in the small panel at the bottom left.
266 266  * (% class="box warningmessage" %)
267 267  (((
268 -* **Ensure to export data as "COUNTS" (int32), not "mV" (float). This is critical!**
229 +* **Ensure to export data as "COUNTS", not "mV".**
269 269  
270 -* **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.**
231 +* **Set "Remove Gain" to the same decibel gain as during programming (ANU usually sets this to 18 db, but double-check).**
271 271  )))
272 272  )))
273 273  
274 -== Handling Nodes During Download ==
235 +==== **Handling Nodes During Download** ====
275 275  
276 276  1. (((
277 277  **Monitoring Download Indicators**:
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288 288  * **Use fast external hard drives to avoid limitations in data harvesting.**
289 289  
290 290  * **Recommended specifications: USB-C, USB 3.0, and 4+ Tb of space.**
291 -* **The USB type for the harvester is TYPE-A, the typical normal rectangular shape.**
292 292  )))
293 293  )))
294 294  1. (((
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305 305  
306 306  )))
307 307  
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309 309  
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282 +----
322 322  
284 +=== **Cleaning** ===
323 323  
286 +**Procedure for Seismic Nodes:**
324 324  
325 -[[image:1705195543898-365.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center" height="467" width="674"]]
288 +* If the nodes are placed in a thick plastic bag at the time of installation, the cleaning procedure should be straightforward. If not you have a lot of work to do before they are returned to us!
326 326  
327 -----
290 += =
328 328  
329 -= **Cleaning** =
292 += SmartSolo IGU 16HR 3C (5 Hz) Short Period Node =
330 330  
331 -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.
294 +blahblah
332 332  
333 -= **Weights (for shipping)** =
296 +== Sub-paragraph ==
334 334  
335 -The weights of bags of nodes, as well as data harvesters and node chargers, are listed below:
336 336  
337 -1 bag + 6 SP (IGU-16HR) nodes: 18 kg
299 +== [[image:1705196270090-364.png]] ==
338 338  
339 -1 SP (IGU-16HR) data harvester: 21.5 kg
340 340  
341 -1 SP (IGU-16HR) charger: 26.3 kg
302 += Smart Solo BD3C-5 (5 second) Broad-Band Node =
342 342  
343 -1 BB (BD3C-5) charger/data harvester (with and without 16 cables): 21 kg / 14.5 kg
304 +Lorem
344 344  
345 -1 case + 5 BB (BD3C-5) nodes and 6 BB nodes: 22 kg / 25 kg
346 -)))
347 347  
348 -(% class="col-xs-12 col-sm-4" %)
349 -(((
350 -(% class="box" %)
351 -(((
352 -**Contents**
307 +== GPS Considerations ==
353 353  
354 -{{toc/}}
309 +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. The BD3C will not start recording without first attaining a GPS lock.
355 355  
356 -
357 -)))
311 += Keeping the Instruments Clean =
358 358  
359 -(% class="box" %)
360 -(((
361 -= SmartSolo [[BD3C-5>>url:https://smartsolo.com/cp-4.html]] =
313 +Use a (**landfill**, not //compost//) degradable bag when installing to keep the instrument clean. This will save you many hours of time cleaning them in preparation for their return. [[Here is a video>>url:http://auspass.edu.au/field/bd3c_removal.mp4]] demonstrating its effectiveness.
362 362  
363 -[[image:Smartsolo IGU BD3C 5 (2).jpg]]
364 364  
365 -[[image:smartsolo.jpg]]
316 += Charge Time, Instrument Life, and Charge During Storage & Shipping =
366 366  
367 -|(% style="width:189px" %)**Frequency Band**|(% style="width:221px" %)5 Seconds to 150Hz
368 -|(% style="width:189px" %)**Sensitivity**|(% style="width:221px" %)200 V/m/s
369 -|(% style="width:189px" %)**Size (without spike)**|(% style="width:221px" %)158 x160mm
370 -|(% style="width:189px" %)**Weight**|(% style="width:221px" %)2.8 kg
371 -|(% style="width:189px" %)**Data Storage**|(% style="width:221px" %)64 Gb
372 -|(% style="width:189px" %)**Battery**|(% style="width:221px" %)(((
373 -Lithium-ion battery contained in equipment (168.84 Wh)
318 +Both nodes take about 6-8 hours to charge from flat and hold their charge reasonably well, however you may benefit from a "top up" charge immediately prior to deploy. The instruments should last around 30 days per cycle (recording at 250hz) with GPS on cycle on and bluetooth disabled.
374 374  
375 -UN3481 PI967 S1
376 -)))
377 -)))
320 +Upon retrieval, the instruments should not be stored flat as this will damage the batteries. It is recommended to charge them back up "to orange" such that they are charged around ~~50-60%. This is also acceptable for shipping.
378 378  
379 -(% class="box" %)
380 -(((
381 -= SmartSolo [[IGU-16HR>>url:https://smartsolo.com/cp-3.html]]3C =
382 382  
383 -[[image:smartsolo node.jpg]]
323 += Best Practices and Guide =
384 384  
385 -[[image:smartsolo node 2.jpg]]
325 +== Install ==
386 386  
387 -|(% style="width:187px" %)**Frequency Band**|(% style="width:224px" %)5 Hz to 1652Hz
388 -|(% style="width:187px" %)**Sensitivity**|(% style="width:224px" %)67.7 V/m/s
389 -|(% style="width:187px" %)**Size (with spike)**|(% style="width:224px" %)103mm(L) × 95mm(W) × 187mm
390 -|(% style="width:187px" %)**Weight**|(% style="width:224px" %)2.4 kg
391 -|(% style="width:187px" %)**Data Storage**|(% style="width:224px" %)64 Gb
392 -|(% style="width:187px" %)**Battery**|(% style="width:224px" %)(((
393 -Lithium-ion battery contained in equipment (96.48 Wh)
327 +Logbook is required (used again for pick up & metadata creation)
394 394  
395 -UN3481 PI967 S2
396 -)))
397 -)))
329 +- station name
398 398  
399 -(% class="box" %)
400 -(((
401 -= SmartSolo BD3C-16 Portable Battery Charger =
331 +- lat / long
402 402  
403 -[[image:20250729_125049.jpg]]
333 +- team members
404 404  
405 -|**Dimensions (LxHxW)**|558 x 357 x 300mm
406 -|**Input rating**|100-210V - 50/60Hz
407 -|**Power**|1000W
408 -|**Weight**|14.5kg
409 -|**Weight with cables**|21kg
335 +- date and local time
336 +
337 +- SN of sensor
338 +
339 +- notes on site
340 +
341 +Place nodes in thick (“landfill biodegradable”) plastic bags in the hole
342 +
343 +Take compass measurement away from node and fences [make sure to adjust inclination angle]
344 +
345 +Take many photos from the site from different angles 
346 +
347 +Add a precise site description to the notes such as distances and orientations from landmarks 
348 +
349 +It will be very helpful in locating the instrument if you place a flag next to it, preferably in a color other than green or yellow.
350 +
351 +Make a mark (digital) of the instrument's location using a GPS device. Record the location both in your paper notes and on the GPS device.
352 +
353 +Download the GPS (Garmin) file to a laptop and share drive to share with other GPS devices
354 +
355 +Share photos in a shared location (Google photos, OneDrive, Dropbox, etc), but most useful are those added to a Google Maps/Earth location
356 +
357 +Create metadata .xml file
358 +
359 +
360 +== Removing/Demob ==
361 +
362 +Download and then use the GPS file to locate the node 
363 +
364 +Use Google Maps / Google Earth to create a kmz file that can then be imported onto your phone.  
365 +
366 +
367 +Upload photos of the site  
368 +
369 +- station name
370 +
371 +- latitude
372 +
373 +- longitude
374 +
375 +- elevation
376 +
377 +* SN of sensor – SN of battery (optional)
378 +* Site notes and name of location (e.g. Richards garden, Te Mini steam field eastern side) 
379 +
380 +Upload photos into Google Earth and on a shared drive
381 +
382 +Before removing the instrument have your compass, tape, marker, pen, clipboard, logbook and compass ready (in tote bag!). 
383 +
384 +Write the station name and the instrument’s serial number, along with 'D' and 'C' and ‘R’, each next to a box to indicate 'download' and 'charge'. Stick this label to the top of the instrument. When dealing with dozens or hundreds of these you WILL start to mix them up after a while! Having an easy visual cue keep them sorted will save you a great deal of confusion later on.
385 +
386 +Take a photo of the entire setup node with the label on it + compass 
387 +
388 +Use existing field logbook to note time, SN and station name plus any notes – including any issues with orientation or level or anything else
389 +
390 +[[IGU 16-HRcharger (left) and harvester (right)>>image:1705195933422-337.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center"]]
391 +
392 +
393 +== Charging ==
394 +
395 +Clean node prior to charging and harvesting the data
396 +
397 +Remove battery (and spike) from the sensor by twisting the spike part of the instrument
398 +
399 +Set 16 nodes into the charging box (spikes up)
400 +
401 +Red lights on the box next to the batteries will come on and remain a steady red light while charging. This will change to orange, then to green, then to flashing green when fully charged.
402 +
403 +This is a good time to check the "C" box on your temporary labels to mark that the unit has been charged
404 +
405 +
406 +
407 +== Downloading and Converting Data to MiniSeed ==
408 +
409 +
410 +The first thing to do is to register the nodes in the system, so the software can recognize them. To do this, go to the folder where the “SmartSoloApps SoloLite” was installed. Then right-click the deviceconfig.exe program to “run as an administrator” and save the file to the directory of “deviceconfig” (snapshot below). Note that to avoid registering the same node twice, you can simply replace the file each time you do the registration.
411 +
412 +[[image:1705195543887-977.png]]
413 +
414 +
415 +Then open the “SoloLite” software, and just go to “File” to make a new project. In this case, you do not need to find the exact 16 nodes that were grouped for script writing. Do not worry about the settings for the seismic recordings for the next window to pop up, as the only way to reset the instruments (e.g., sampling rate, gain etc) is to write script to re-program them.
416 +
417 +[[image:1705195543890-537.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center"]]
418 +
419 +
420 +Once you create the new project, your Data Transfer View panel on the bottom right of the window will show these nodes that have properly connected to the data harvest, including series number, data size etc. It is okay if the “Prospect not matched”, which simply means the project you just created does not match the one you made to program them. Simply select all these nodes, and right click to “force download”, which will initiate the downloading process. Once they are done, you will see new folders created for each slot at your Downloaded Data panel on the top left of the window.
421 +
422 +[[image:1705195543891-334.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center"]]
423 +
424 +At this stage, it means that the raw DLL data of the recording has been downloaded successfully to your local machine. To output data in readable format, such as SAC or miniSEED, click the “Tool” menu and select “export seismic data”. The parameters here should be straightforward to set and tailored to personal reference.
425 +
426 +(% class="box warningmessage" %)
427 +(((
428 +**Please make sure that data is exported as "COUNTS" and NOT "mV"!**
410 410  )))
411 411  
412 -(% class="box" id="HSmartSoloBD3C-16PortableBatteryCharger" %)
431 +(% class="box warningmessage" %)
413 413  (((
414 -= SmartSolo IGU-16 Portable Data Harvester =
433 +**Furthermore you must also set "Remove Gain" to the same decibel gain setting that was set during programming! ANU always set this to 18 db (double check) for all types of nodes.**
434 +)))
415 415  
416 -[[image:20250729_124747.jpg]]
436 +A list of ANU group preferred parameters can be found at the end of this session. One thing to note is that the “Sample Interval” must be set exactly to this used to reset the nodes. Once you are done with the setting, click “prepare” before “run”. If everything works correctly, you should see the reformatting process from the small panel on the bottom left of this popped up window.
417 417  
418 -|**Dimensions (LxHxW)**|625 x 500 x 366mm
419 -|**Input rating**|100-210V - 50/60Hz
420 -|**Power**|100W
421 -|**Weight**|21.5 - 24kg
422 -|**Slots no.**|16
423 -|**Download Speed**|20MB/sec/slot
424 -)))
438 +Now the data should be ready. Then you can select these data and right click to output the GPS information associated with them.
425 425  
426 -(% class="box" %)
440 +[[image:1705195543898-365.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center"]]
441 +
442 +When downloading, all the green lights on the nodes will blink. The associated red lights on the rack will flash when it is downloading, and make sure to disconnect the nodes before you unplug anything. Be careful: if the laptop goes to sleep, the download process will pause.
443 +
444 +(% class="box infomessage" %)
427 427  (((
428 -= SmartSolo IGU-16 Portable Battery Charger =
446 +**INVEST IN FAST EXTERNAL HARD DRIVES – DO NOT LET THIS BE THE LIMITATION OF DATA HARVESTING**. USB-C, USB 3.0, and 4+ Tb of space are highly recommended!
447 +)))
429 429  
430 -= [[image:20250729_124644.jpg]] =
449 +When downloading, ensure that all metadata is saved along with the file.
431 431  
432 -|**Dimensions (LxHxW)**|625 x 500 x 366mm
433 -|**Input rating**|100-210V - 50/60Hz
434 -|**Power**|640W
435 -|**Weight**|26.3kg
436 -|**Slots no.**|16
451 +Start and endtime: the system will automatically find the earliest time of the data and set that as the starting time. However, you can set the time a day earlier with a sharp start of 00:00:00. In this case, all the outputted data segments will be 24 hours long starting from midnight.
452 +
453 +//Once downloaded, mark the "D" box on your temporary labels!//
454 +
455 +== Converting data ==
456 +
457 +Check the data all have been converted to miniseed correctly 
458 +
459 +– 3 files per station per day 
460 +
461 +* Files are the same size (NOTE if having memory issues one or more of the components may have 0-1 kb)
462 +* ~~ 5 Gb / node / month
463 +
464 +//Tick ‘R’ box on the node label//
465 +
466 +
467 +== Cleaning ==
468 +
469 +If the nodes are placed in a thick plastic bag at the time of installation, the cleaning procedure should be straightforward. If not you have a lot of work to do before they are returned to us!
470 +
471 +
437 437  )))
438 438  
474 +
475 +(% class="col-xs-12 col-sm-4" %)
476 +(((
439 439  (% class="box" %)
440 440  (((
441 -= SmartSolo BD3C-5 Carry Bag =
479 +**Contents**
442 442  
443 -[[image:20250729_124957.jpg]]
444 -
445 -
446 -|**Dimensions (LxHxW)**|590 x 225 x 405mm
447 -|**Weight**|8.2kg
448 -|**Slots no.**|6
481 +(% class="wikitoc" %)
482 +* [[SmartSolo IGU 16HR 3C (5 Hz) Short Period Node>>path:#HSmartSoloIGU16HR3C285Hz29ShortPeriodNode]]
483 +** [[Sub-paragraph>>path:#HSub-paragraph]]
484 +** [[ >>path:#H]]
485 +* [[Smart Solo BD3C-5 (5 second) Broad-Band Node>>path:#HSmartSoloBD3C-5285second29Broad-BandNode]]
486 +** [[GPS Considerations>>path:#HGPSConsiderations]]
487 +* [[Keeping the Instruments Clean>>path:#HKeepingtheInstrumentsClean]]
488 +* [[Charge Time, Instrument Life, and Charge During Storage & Shipping>>path:#HChargeTime2CInstrumentLife2CandChargeDuringStorage26Shipping]]
489 +* [[Best Practices and Guide>>path:#HBestPracticesandGuide]]
490 +** [[Install>>path:#HInstall]]
491 +** [[Removing/Demob>>path:#HRemoving2FDemob]]
492 +** [[Charging>>path:#HCharging]]
493 +** [[Downloading and Converting Data to MiniSeed>>path:#HDownloadingandConvertingDatatoMiniSeed]]
494 +** [[Converting data>>path:#HConvertingdata]]
495 +** [[Cleaning>>path:#HCleaning]]
449 449  )))
450 450  
498 +
451 451  (% class="box" %)
452 452  (((
453 -= SmartSolo IGU-16 3C Carry Bag =
501 += SmartSolo [[BD3C-5>>url:https://smartsolo.com/cp-4.html]] =
454 454  
455 -[[image:20250729_124502.jpg]]
503 +[[image:Smartsolo IGU BD3C 5 (2).jpg]]
456 456  
457 -|**Dimensions (LxHxW)**|230 x 340 x 310mm
458 -|**Weight**|3.6kg
459 -|**Slots no.**|6
505 +[[image:smartsolo.jpg]]
506 +
507 +|(% style="width:189px" %)**Frequency Band**|(% style="width:221px" %)5 Seconds to 150Hz
508 +|(% style="width:189px" %)**Sensitivity**|(% style="width:221px" %)200 V/m/s
509 +|(% style="width:189px" %)**Size (without spike)**|(% style="width:221px" %)158 x160mm
510 +|(% style="width:189px" %)**Weight**|(% style="width:221px" %)2.8 kg
511 +|(% style="width:189px" %)**Data Storage**|(% style="width:221px" %)64 Gb
512 +|(% style="width:189px" %)**Battery**|(% style="width:221px" %)Li_etc XXAh
460 460  )))
461 461  
462 462  (% class="box" %)
463 463  (((
464 -= SmartSolo IGU-16 1C Carry Bag =
517 += SmartSolo [[IGU-16HR>>url:https://smartsolo.com/cp-3.html]] =
465 465  
466 -[[image:20250729_124558.jpg]]
519 +[[image:smartsolo node.jpg]]
467 467  
468 -|**Dimensions (LxHxW)**|225 x 200 x 550mm
469 -|**Weight**|
470 -|**Slots no.**|6
521 +[[image:smartsolo node 2.jpg]]
522 +
523 +|(% style="width:187px" %)**Frequency Band**|(% style="width:224px" %)5 Hz to 1652Hz
524 +|(% style="width:187px" %)**Sensitivity**|(% style="width:224px" %)67.7 V/m/s
525 +|(% style="width:187px" %)**Size (with spike)**|(% style="width:224px" %)103mm(L) × 95mm(W) × 187mm
526 +|(% style="width:187px" %)**Weight**|(% style="width:224px" %)2.3 kg
527 +|(% style="width:187px" %)**Data Storage**|(% style="width:224px" %)64 Gb
528 +|(% style="width:187px" %)**Battery**|(% style="width:224px" %)Li_etc XXAh
471 471  )))
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531 +
472 472  )))
473 473  )))
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1 -# AKL-HR Node Array (AHNA) code X5
2 -CITE: Name, Name, and Name. (2023). A Node Array [Data set]. International Federation of Digital Seismograph Networks. https://doi.org/10.7914/8jxr-7029
3 -
4 -#SITE START END LAT LONG ELEV SPS RECORDER S/N SENSOR S/N PROPERTY,LOCALITY,COUNTRY COMMENTS
5 -
6 -# INSTALL
7 -AKL01 20-05-2023T00:00 30-06-2023T00:00 -37.0471 175.5245 75 250 SSNODE_C 590001950 SSNODE_5S 590001950 "Te Puru,Hauraki,NZ"
8 -AKL02 20-05-2023T00:00 30-06-2023T00:00 -36.7476 175.5026 70 250 SSNODE_C 590001943 SSNODE_5S 590001943 "Coromandel Town,Hauraki,NZ"
9 -AKL03 20-05-2023T00:00 30-06-2023T00:00 -36.9694 175.5020 98 250 SSNODE_C 590002068 SSNODE_5S 590002068 "Te Mata,Hauraki,NZ"
10 -AKL05 19-05-2023T19:00 22-02-2023T00:00 -36.5996 174.3312 102 250 SSNODE_C 590001957 SSNODE_5S 590001957 "South Head South,Auckland,NZ" "site was disturbed"
11 -AKL06 19-05-2023T19:00 30-06-2023T00:00 -37.2459 175.3426 34 250 SSNODE_C 590001930 SSNODE_5S 590001930 "Back Miranda,Auckland,NZ"
12 -AKB05 02-05-2023T00:37 30-06-2023T00:00 -36.6651 175.4800 63 250 TSAWR TS085A TRILL120 4875 "Colville,Hauraki,NZ"
13 -
14 -# SERVICE 1
15 -AKL05 22-02-2023T00:00 30-06-2023T00:00 -36.5996 174.3312 102 250 SSNODE_C 590001999 SSNODE_.2S 590001999 "South Head South,Auckland,NZ" "swapped node to shortperiod"
16 -
17 -
18 -
19 -
20 -################### ANY LINE BEGINNING WITH # will be commented! Comments are good!
21 -
22 -
23 -# NOTES
24 -# the start/end time is not critical, but good to have. what IS critical are the times of instrument changes as this potentially affects response information
25 -# to mark equipment changes, add a new line with an updated start date (e.g. AKL05 above)
26 -# can use tabs or spaces, but spaces tend to look nicer. formatting ultimately doesn't matter too much so long as there is any sort of "white space" between the fields
27 -# if you don't know a serial number, put 999. if you don't know the elevation, put 0
28 -# for Nodes, put the same serial number for both Recoder and Sensor (since they are the same!)
29 -
30 -
31 -# EXAMPLE INSTRUMENT LABELS
32 -#LPR200 = ANU LPR-200 logger (beige box)
33 -#TSAWR = ANU TerraSAWR logger (yellow box)
34 -
35 -#TRILL120 = Trillium Compact 120s
36 -#TRILL20 = Trillium Compact 20s
37 -#TRILL120PH = Trillium Compact 120s PostHole
38 -#CMG6TD = Guralp 6TD
39 -#CMG3ESP = Guralp 3ESP
40 -#3DLITE = Lenarrtz 3D-LITE
41 -
42 -#SSNODE_C = output was in COUNTS (there is also SSNODE_MV, if you (accidentally!) output to millivolts etc)
43 -#SSNODE_5S = broadband (can also use SSNODE_BB)
44 -#SSNODE_.2S = shortperiod (can also use SSNODE_SP)
45 -
46 -#it doesn't matter too much what you use for equipment labels, so long as they are consistent and otherwise defined somewhere in the comments!
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