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4 4  (((
5 5  = **Node Types** =
6 6  
7 -ANSIR carry two types of three-channel nodes, and one type of one-channel node:
7 +ANSIR carry two types of three-channel nodes
8 8  
9 9  * **SmartSolo IGU 16HR 3C (5 Hz Short Period)**
10 10  * **SmartSolo BD3C-5 (5 Second Broadband)**
11 -* **SmartSolo IGU 16 1C (5 Hz Short Period, single channel)**
12 12  
13 -The three-channel nodes have a 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.
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.
14 14  
15 15  ----
16 16  
17 17  = **Programming Defaults** =
18 18  
19 -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.
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.
20 20  
21 -[[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"]]
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.
22 22  
23 -[[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"]]
24 -
25 -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.
26 -
27 -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.
28 -
29 -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.
30 -
31 -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!**
32 -
33 -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.
34 -
35 -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.
36 -
37 -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.
38 -
39 -Bluetooth (BB nodes only) should be turned OFF to conserve power.
40 -
41 -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).
42 -
43 -{{info}}
44 -**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!
45 -{{/info}}
46 -
47 47  = **Fieldwork Preparation** =
48 48  
49 49  (% class="box warningmessage" %)
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337 337  
338 338  = **Cleaning** =
339 339  
340 -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.
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.
341 341  
342 342  = **Weights (for shipping)** =
343 343  
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387 387  
388 388  (% class="box" %)
389 389  (((
390 -= SmartSolo [[IGU-16HR>>url:https://smartsolo.com/cp-3.html]]3C =
365 += SmartSolo [[IGU-16HR>>url:https://smartsolo.com/cp-3.html]] =
391 391  
392 392  [[image:smartsolo node.jpg]]
393 393  
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394 394  [[image:smartsolo node 2.jpg]]
395 395  
396 396  |(% style="width:187px" %)**Frequency Band**|(% style="width:224px" %)5 Hz to 1652Hz
397 -|(% style="width:187px" %)**Sensitivity**|(% style="width:224px" %)76.7 V/m/s
372 +|(% style="width:187px" %)**Sensitivity**|(% style="width:224px" %)67.7 V/m/s
398 398  |(% style="width:187px" %)**Size (with spike)**|(% style="width:224px" %)103mm(L) × 95mm(W) × 187mm
399 399  |(% style="width:187px" %)**Weight**|(% style="width:224px" %)2.4 kg
400 400  |(% style="width:187px" %)**Data Storage**|(% style="width:224px" %)64 Gb
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407 407  
408 408  (% class="box" %)
409 409  (((
410 -
411 -
412 -= SmartSolo [[IGU-16>>url:https://smartsolo.com/cp-3.html]]1C =
413 -
414 -
415 -[[image:Screenshot 2025-08-01 161027.png]]
416 -
417 -|(% style="width:187px" %)**Frequency Band**|(% style="width:224px" %)5 Hz to 413Hz
418 -|(% style="width:187px" %)**Sensitivity**|(% style="width:224px" %)80 V/m/s
419 -|(% style="width:187px" %)**Size (without spike)**|(% style="width:224px" %)95mm(L) × 103mm(W) × 118mm
420 -|(% style="width:187px" %)**Weight**|(% style="width:224px" %)1.1 kg
421 -|(% style="width:187px" %)**Data Storage**|(% style="width:224px" %)8/32 Gb
422 -|(% style="width:187px" %)**Battery**|(% style="width:224px" %)(((
423 -Lithium-ion battery contained in equipment (96.48 Wh)
424 -
425 -UN3481 PI967 S2
426 -)))
427 -)))
428 -
429 -(% class="box" %)
430 -(((
431 431  = SmartSolo BD3C-16 Portable Battery Charger =
432 432  
433 433  [[image:20250729_125049.jpg]]
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457 457  (((
458 458  = SmartSolo IGU-16 Portable Battery Charger =
459 459  
460 -[[image:20250729_124644.jpg]]
414 += [[image:20250729_124644.jpg]] =
461 461  
462 462  |**Dimensions (LxHxW)**|625 x 500 x 366mm
463 463  |**Input rating**|100-210V - 50/60Hz
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466 466  |**Slots no.**|16
467 467  )))
468 468  
469 -(% class="box" %)
470 -(((
471 -= SmartSolo BD3C-5 Carry Case =
472 472  
473 -[[image:20250729_124957.jpg]]
474 474  
475 475  
476 -|**Dimensions (LxHxW)**|590 x 225 x 405mm
477 -|**Weight**|8.2kg
478 -|**Slots no.**|6
479 -)))
480 -
481 481  (% class="box" %)
482 482  (((
483 -= SmartSolo IGU-16 3C Carry Bag =
428 += SmartSolo IGU-16 Carry Bag =
484 484  
485 485  [[image:20250729_124502.jpg]]
486 486  
487 487  |**Dimensions (LxHxW)**|230 x 340 x 310mm
488 -|**Weight**|3.6kg
489 489  |**Slots no.**|6
490 490  )))
491 491  
436 +
492 492  (% class="box" %)
493 493  (((
494 -= SmartSolo IGU-16 1C Carry Bag =
439 += SmartSolo IGU-16 Carry Bag =
495 495  
496 496  [[image:20250729_124558.jpg]]
497 497  
498 -|**Dimensions (LxHxW)**|225 x 200 x 550mm
499 -|**Weight**|
443 +|**Dimensions (LxHxW)**|230 x 340 x 310mm
500 500  |**Slots no.**|6
501 501  )))
502 502  )))
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