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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 -=== **Programming tips**: ===
48 -
49 -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:
50 -
51 - - Place the node on the harvester gently, then firmly press it down onto the pins
52 -
53 - - 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.
54 -
55 - - 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 eachother
56 -
57 - - Nodes will likely not show up in the order that they should, though this is not an issue. Eg, a node in slot 6 on the harvester may show up in port 13 in the SoloLite software
58 -
59 59  = **Fieldwork Preparation** =
60 60  
61 61  (% class="box warningmessage" %)
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292 292  )))
293 293  )))
294 294  
295 -== Smart Solo Z Polarity bug ==
296 -
297 -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 3 Z channel data manually rather than invert the response metadata. The BD3C-5 data does not require a polarity inversion.
298 -
299 299  == Handling Nodes During Download ==
300 300  
301 301  1. (((
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353 353  
354 354  = **Cleaning** =
355 355  
356 -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.
357 357  
358 358  = **Weights (for shipping)** =
359 359  
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391 391  
392 392  |(% style="width:189px" %)**Frequency Band**|(% style="width:221px" %)5 Seconds to 150Hz
393 393  |(% style="width:189px" %)**Sensitivity**|(% style="width:221px" %)200 V/m/s
394 -|(% style="width:189px" %)**Size (without spike)**|(% style="width:221px" %)Φ158 x160mm(H)
353 +|(% style="width:189px" %)**Size (without spike)**|(% style="width:221px" %)158 x160mm
395 395  |(% style="width:189px" %)**Weight**|(% style="width:221px" %)2.8 kg
396 396  |(% style="width:189px" %)**Data Storage**|(% style="width:221px" %)64 Gb
397 397  |(% style="width:189px" %)**Battery**|(% style="width:221px" %)(((
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410 410  [[image:smartsolo node 2.jpg]]
411 411  
412 412  |(% style="width:187px" %)**Frequency Band**|(% style="width:224px" %)5 Hz to 1652Hz
413 -|(% style="width:187px" %)**Sensitivity**|(% style="width:224px" %)76.7 V/m/s
414 -|(% style="width:187px" %)**Size (with spike)**|(% style="width:224px" %)103mm(L) × 95mm(W) × 187mm(H)
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
415 415  |(% style="width:187px" %)**Weight**|(% style="width:224px" %)2.4 kg
416 416  |(% style="width:187px" %)**Data Storage**|(% style="width:224px" %)64 Gb
417 417  |(% style="width:187px" %)**Battery**|(% style="width:224px" %)(((
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423 423  
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425 425  (((
426 -
427 -
428 -= SmartSolo [[IGU-16>>url:https://smartsolo.com/cp-3.html]]1C =
429 -
430 -
431 -[[image:Screenshot 2025-08-01 161027.png]]
432 -
433 -|(% style="width:187px" %)**Frequency Band**|(% style="width:224px" %)5 Hz to 413Hz
434 -|(% style="width:187px" %)**Sensitivity**|(% style="width:224px" %)80 V/m/s
435 -|(% style="width:187px" %)**Size (without spike)**|(% style="width:224px" %)95mm(L) × 103mm(W) × 118mm(H)
436 -|(% style="width:187px" %)**Weight**|(% style="width:224px" %)1.1 kg
437 -|(% style="width:187px" %)**Data Storage**|(% style="width:224px" %)8 Gb
438 -|(% style="width:187px" %)**Battery**|(% style="width:224px" %)(((
439 -Lithium-ion battery contained in equipment (38.48 Wh)
440 -
441 -UN3481 PI967 S2
442 -)))
443 -)))
444 -
445 -(% class="box" %)
446 -(((
447 447  = SmartSolo BD3C-16 Portable Battery Charger =
448 448  
449 449  [[image:20250729_125049.jpg]]
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473 473  (((
474 474  = SmartSolo IGU-16 Portable Battery Charger =
475 475  
476 -[[image:20250729_124644.jpg]]
414 += [[image:20250729_124644.jpg]] =
477 477  
478 478  |**Dimensions (LxHxW)**|625 x 500 x 366mm
479 479  |**Input rating**|100-210V - 50/60Hz
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484 484  
485 485  (% class="box" %)
486 486  (((
487 -= SmartSolo BD3C-5 Carry Case =
425 += SmartSolo BD3C-5 Carry Bag =
488 488  
489 489  [[image:20250729_124957.jpg]]
490 490  
491 491  
492 492  |**Dimensions (LxHxW)**|590 x 225 x 405mm
493 -|**Weight**|8.2kg
494 494  |**Slots no.**|6
495 495  )))
496 496  
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501 501  [[image:20250729_124502.jpg]]
502 502  
503 503  |**Dimensions (LxHxW)**|230 x 340 x 310mm
504 -|**Weight**|3.6kg
505 505  |**Slots no.**|6
506 506  )))
507 507  
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445 +
446 +
508 508  (% class="box" %)
509 509  (((
510 510  = SmartSolo IGU-16 1C Carry Bag =
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512 512  [[image:20250729_124558.jpg]]
513 513  
514 514  |**Dimensions (LxHxW)**|225 x 200 x 550mm
515 -|**Weight**|
516 516  |**Slots no.**|6
517 517  )))
518 518  )))
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