SmartSolo IGU 16HR 3C (5 Hz) Short Period Node

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Smart Solo BD3C-5 (5 second) Broad-Band Node

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GPS Considerations

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.

Keeping the Instruments Clean

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 demonstrating its effectiveness.

Charge Time, Instrument Life, and Charge During Storage & Shipping

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.

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.