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4 4  
5 5  = Data Loggers (TSAWR & LPR-200) =
6 6  
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7 +//(originally written by F. Bozinovic March 2024)//
8 8  
9 -== Sub-paragraph ==
9 +== Items Required ==
10 10  
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11 +* Multimeter
12 +* Power supply 
13 +* Correct solar regulator cable
14 +* Solar regulator (unmodified) with correct voltage
15 +* Battery (with enough charged)
16 +* GPS antenna
17 +* SD card (FAT32 formatted)
18 +* Sensor (known working)
19 +* Correct sensor cable
20 +* Test Power Plug device
12 12  
13 -=== Sub-sub paragraph ===
22 +== Power Test ==
14 14  
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24 +Install a known working (and charged) battery into the recorder and turn ON the main power switch, verify that the recorder powers ON correctly.
16 16  
17 17  
27 +(% class="box infomessage" %)
28 +(((
29 +Unit powering ON is not instant, there may be a 10 to 15 sec delay.
30 +)))
31 +
32 +
33 +Verify the LCD screen turns on and begins clearly displaying the ANU logo and system parameters correctly once the recorder powers up. Look for signs of flickering, blurring or any other visual artefacts.
34 +
35 +With the recorder powered ON, using a multimeter, test the bias voltage on GPS antenna port; the reading should be 3.3V (outer shell is negative and centre pin is positive).
36 +
37 +Connect “Test Power Plug” into the sensor port and verify the light is turned on, this indicates the power will be correctly delivered to the sensor.
38 +
39 +
40 +(% class="box infomessage" %)
41 +(((
42 +The following step, power feature is not present in LPR200, therefore this step cannot be verified for  LPR recorders.
43 +)))
44 +
45 +== System Test ==
46 +
47 +* Verify LCD screen works correctly.
48 +* Check that the keypad is responsive and functions correctly.
49 +* Verify recorder has GPS fix acquired and information is displayed.
50 +* Insert SD card and verify the latching mechanism holds the card and releases it.
51 +* Verify the SD card is detected and can be erased.
52 +
53 +=== System information ===
54 +
55 +Record the Firmware version.
56 +
57 +In the Menu under “System Information”, verify that the serial number matches what is written on the case.
58 +
59 +
60 +== Functional Test ==
61 +
62 +=== Charging ===
63 +
64 +Verify the battery is charging (LPR differs from TSAWR, additionally, TSAWRs differ between each other based on firmware version).
65 +
66 +Set-up an external power source, by connecting a solar regulator to a power supply  and set voltage to 18V DC. Verify the regulator is supplying the correct voltage of 7.7V and then plug into the “External Power” port of the recorder.
67 +
68 +(% class="box infomessage" %)
69 +(((
70 +There are two types of solar regulators available. Make sure to not mix them as they supply different Voltages, 7.7V and 13.8V.
71 +)))
72 +
73 +Navigate to “System Information” in the Menu and note the battery icon will have a lightning symbol indicating it’s charging, also observe the state of charge % is increasing under.
74 +
75 +=== Sensor Reading ===
76 +
77 +Live Seismometer Data is used ONLY for functional verification. It is an indicator that all connections to the sensor and output response is correct.
78 +
79 +Place the recorder on flat surface bench/ table and connect the sensor (ensure the sensor is not tilted, shaken or rough-handled). Level the sensor using the bubble as guide. Turn ON the recorder wait until the self-check has completed and the recorder has acquired GPS fix. Set the parameters to read the correct sensor.
80 +
81 +To verify the sensor is detected and registering, perform a controlled test is performed by having the person press down on the table with their body weight (similar to performing a slow CPR). The flexing of the table will be detected by the sensor and will be clearly visible on screen. This will verify the sensor-cable and the internal digitizer are working correctly.
82 +
83 +(% class="box infomessage" %)
84 +(((
85 +If the user requires to verify the sensor or the validity of the recorded data, a power spectral density analysis would need to be performed, see rest of document (link here) for instructions on how to perform this test.
86 +)))
87 +
88 +=== Recording test ===
89 +
90 +Insert SD card and erase the content.
91 +
92 +Set-up the System Parameters (sensor type and interval frequency).
93 +
94 +Ensure the recorder has a GPS Fix.
95 +
96 +Select the recording setting in the menu.
97 +
98 +
99 +Ensure to allow sensor data recording of overnight or at least 4 hrs.
100 +
101 +Verify the data has recorded correctly by running a power spectral analysis (PSD) script.
102 +
103 +
104 +(% class="box infomessage" %)
105 +(((
106 +For procedure on how to use and set-up the PSD script refer to the “Performing PSD function on recorded sensor data procedure” document. (LINK)
107 +)))
108 +
109 +=== Troubleshooting ===
110 +
111 +
112 +(% style="width:920px" %)
113 +|(% style="width:243px" %)(((
114 +Antenna open or short circuit
115 +)))|(% style="width:673px" %)(((
116 +* Check antenna connection
117 +
118 +* Replace antenna if faulty
119 +)))
120 +|(% style="width:243px" %)(((
121 +GPS initialisation failed
122 +)))|(% style="width:673px" %)(((
123 +* A GPS communications issue has occurred
124 +
125 +* Restart the unit
126 +)))
127 +|(% style="width:243px" %)(((
128 +Failed to acquire GPS fix
129 +)))|(% style="width:673px" %)(((
130 +* Reposition the antenna so that it is not obstructed
131 +
132 +* Either monitor the GPS info screen or restart the system to monitor if a fix is now acquired
133 +)))
134 +|(% style="width:243px" %)(((
135 +SD card is not inserted
136 +)))|(% style="width:673px" %)(((
137 +* Insert a FAT32 formatted SD card
138 +)))
139 +|(% style="width:243px" %)(((
140 +FAT32 Initialisation failed
141 +)))|(% style="width:673px" %)(((
142 +* Ensure the SD card is FAT32 formatted
143 +
144 +* Reinsert card to reinitialise or replace
145 +)))
146 +|(% style="width:243px" %)(((
147 +SD card initialisation failed
148 +)))|(% style="width:673px" %)(((
149 +* Ensure the SD card is FAT32 formatted
150 +
151 +* Reinsert card to reinitialise or replace
152 +)))
153 +|(% style="width:243px" %)(((
154 +RTC synchronisation failed
155 +)))|(% style="width:673px" %)(((
156 +* Ensure GPS is operating correctly
157 +
158 +* Else communications to RTC failed, restart the unit
159 +)))
160 +|(% style="width:243px" %)(((
161 +Start time precedes RTC time
162 +)))|(% style="width:673px" %)(((
163 +* Alter the start time noting the current time
164 +)))
165 +|(% style="width:243px" %)(((
166 +End time precedes the start time
167 +)))|(% style="width:673px" %)(((
168 +* Alter either the start or stop time
169 +)))
170 +|(% style="width:243px" %)(((
171 +Record start time is not set
172 +)))|(% style="width:673px" %)(((
173 +* Record start mode is set to On Time but the start values have not been set
174 +
175 +* Set the start time and date fields ensuring the ENT key is used to set each digit
176 +)))
177 +|(% style="width:243px" %)(((
178 +Record end time not set
179 +)))|(% style="width:673px" %)(((
180 +* Record end mode is set to On Time but the end values have not been set
181 +
182 +* Set the end time and date fields ensuring the ENT key is used to set each digit
183 +)))
184 +|(% style="width:243px" %)(((
185 +SEED initialisation failed
186 +)))|(% style="width:673px" %)(((
187 +* Ensure GPS, RTC and SD card have all initialised correctly
188 +
189 +* Restart the recorder
190 +
191 +* In the event restart did not work, replace the recorder
192 +)))
193 +|(% style="width:243px" %)(((
194 +Write error
195 +)))|(% style="width:673px" %)(((
196 +* The SD card may have run out of room during recording
197 +
198 +* Ensure the SD card is adequately sized for the intended use
199 +
200 +* Alternatively the SD card may be faulty and need to be replaced
201 +)))
202 +
203 +
204 +(% style="width:888px" %)
205 +|(% colspan="2" style="width:885px" %)(((
206 +**Error Screen Warnings **
207 +)))
208 +|(% style="width:246px" %)(((
209 +**Error **
210 +)))|(% style="width:638px" %)(((
211 +**Solution **
212 +)))
213 +|(% style="width:246px" %)(((
214 +Antenna open or short circuit
215 +)))|(% style="width:638px" %)(((
216 +* Check antenna connection
217 +
218 +* Replace antenna if faulty
219 +)))
220 +|(% style="width:246px" %)(((
221 +GPS initialisation failed
222 +)))|(% style="width:638px" %)(((
223 +* A GPS communications issue has occurred
224 +
225 +* Restart the unit
226 +)))
227 +|(% style="width:246px" %)(((
228 +Failed to acquire GPS fix
229 +)))|(% style="width:638px" %)(((
230 +* Reposition the antenna so that it is not obstructed
231 +
232 +* Either monitor the GPS info screen or restart the system to monitor if a fix is now acquired
233 +)))
234 +|(% style="width:246px" %)(((
235 +SD card is not inserted
236 +)))|(% style="width:638px" %)(((
237 +* Insert a FAT32 formatted SD card
238 +)))
239 +|(% style="width:246px" %)(((
240 +FAT32 Initialisation failed
241 +)))|(% style="width:638px" %)(((
242 +* Ensure the SD card is FAT32 formatted
243 +
244 +* Reinsert card to reinitialise or replace
245 +)))
246 +|(% style="width:246px" %)(((
247 +SD card initialisation failed
248 +)))|(% style="width:638px" %)(((
249 +* Ensure the SD card is FAT32 formatted
250 +
251 +* Reinsert card to reinitialise or replace
252 +)))
253 +|(% style="width:246px" %)(((
254 +RTC synchronisation failed
255 +)))|(% style="width:638px" %)(((
256 +* Ensure GPS is operating correctly
257 +
258 +* Else communications to RTC failed, restart the unit
259 +)))
260 +|(% style="width:246px" %)(((
261 +Start time precedes RTC time
262 +)))|(% style="width:638px" %)(((
263 +* Alter the start time noting the current time
264 +)))
265 +|(% style="width:246px" %)(((
266 +End time precedes the start time
267 +)))|(% style="width:638px" %)(((
268 +* Alter either the start or stop time
269 +)))
270 +|(% style="width:246px" %)(((
271 +Record start time is not set
272 +)))|(% style="width:638px" %)(((
273 +* Record start mode is set to On Time but the start values have not been set
274 +
275 +* Set the start time and date fields ensuring the ENT key is used to set each digit
276 +)))
277 +|(% style="width:246px" %)(((
278 +Record end time not set
279 +)))|(% style="width:638px" %)(((
280 +* Record end mode is set to On Time but the end values have not been set
281 +
282 +* Set the end time and date fields ensuring the ENT key is used to set each digit
283 +)))
284 +|(% style="width:246px" %)(((
285 +SEED initialisation failed
286 +)))|(% style="width:638px" %)(((
287 +* Ensure GPS, RTC and SD card have all initialised correctly
288 +)))
289 +|(% style="width:246px" %)(((
290 +Write error
291 +)))|(% style="width:638px" %)(((
292 +* The SD card may have run out of room during recording
293 +
294 +* Ensure the SD card is adequately sized for the intended use
295 +
296 +* Alternatively the SD card may be faulty and need to be replaced
297 +)))
298 +
299 +
300 +
301 +(% style="width:1063px" %)
302 +|(% colspan="2" style="width:1060px" %)(((
303 +**General System Errors **
304 +)))
305 +|(% style="width:279px" %)(((
306 +**Error **
307 +)))|(% style="width:782px" %)(((
308 +**Solution **
309 +)))
310 +|(% style="width:279px" %)(((
311 +The unit does not start
312 +)))|(% style="width:782px" %)(((
313 +* Ensure the battery pack being used is fully charged and replace if necessary
314 +
315 +* Connect communications via the monitor port and restart the unit to determine whether it is just the display which is faulty
316 +
317 +* Disconnect external connections to see whether they are blowing the internal fuse1
318 +
319 +* Else use an alternative unit
320 +)))
321 +|(% style="width:279px" %)(((
322 +The screen does not respond to wakeup during recording
323 +)))|(% style="width:782px" %)(((
324 +* Wait 30-45 seconds before reattempting  as the display will not respond while the unit is writing data to disc
325 +
326 +* Connect communications via the monitor port to ensure there is not a display issue
327 +
328 +* The battery may have gone flat during recording and the unit will not respond
329 +)))
330 +|(% style="width:279px" %)(((
331 +There is no response from the seismometer
332 +)))|(% style="width:782px" %)(((
333 +* Ensure the seismometer is connected correctly
334 +
335 +* Ensure the appropriate seismometer model is selected in the system configuration screen
336 +
337 +* Try an alternative seismometer
338 +
339 +* Restart the unit to reinitialise the ADCs
340 +
341 +* Try an alternative unit
342 +)))
343 +|(% style="width:279px" %)(((
344 +The display does not respond to commands
345 +)))|(% style="width:782px" %)(((
346 +* The buttons may be faulty or the unit may have frozen
347 +
348 +* Restart or try an alternative unit
349 +)))
350 +
351 +(% style="width:1066px" %)
352 +|(% colspan="2" style="width:1063px" %)(((
353 +**Battery Errors **
354 +)))
355 +|(% style="width:289px" %)(((
356 +**Error **
357 +)))|(% style="width:773px" %)(((
358 +**Solution **
359 +)))
360 +|(% style="width:289px" %)(((
361 +The unit never fully charges
362 +)))|(% style="width:773px" %)(((
363 +* There may be an issue with one or more cells
364 +
365 +* Cease charging immediately and use an alternative battery pack
366 +)))
367 +|(% style="width:289px" %)(((
368 +The unit does not live up to expected life cycle
369 +)))|(% style="width:773px" %)(((
370 +* There is a damaged cell
371 +
372 +* Use an alternative battery pack
373 +)))
374 +|(% style="width:289px" %)(((
375 +The unit does not charge at all (none of the indicators light up)
376 +)))|(% style="width:773px" %)(((
377 +* Check charging voltage and current
378 +
379 +* Check connections 
380 +)))
381 +|(% style="width:289px" %)(((
382 +The unit does not appear to trickle charge via the external connector
383 +)))|(% style="width:773px" %)(((
384 +* Check external power connections
385 +
386 +* Ensure solar panel is not obstructed and receiving direct sunlight
387 +
388 +* The seismic recorder may be damaged from a pervious overvoltage/ current state on the external power line, try an alternative unit
389 +)))
390 +|(% style="width:289px" %)(((
391 +The charging indicator lights up but the power indicator does not
392 +)))|(% style="width:773px" %)(((
393 +* The power indicator is controlled by a single charging chip and will light up when sufficient power is applied to fully charge the batteries
394 +
395 +* This feedback is normal whilst trickle charging
396 +
397 +* May indicate that one or more of the charging circuits is faulty
398 +)))
399 +|(% style="width:289px" %)(((
400 +Power Light is on but both charged and charging light is off
401 +)))|(% style="width:773px" %)(((
402 +* Can be caused by the unit being above 40°C and surpassed the recommended charging temperature of the batteries
403 +
404 +* One or more of the cells could be damaged and need to be replaced
405 +)))
406 +|(% style="width:289px" %)(((
407 +The battery charged LED does not turn on after a full charge is expected
408 +)))|(% style="width:773px" %)(((
409 +* This LED is prone to failure and may need to be replaced
410 +)))
411 +|(% style="width:289px" %)(((
412 +The battery pack has swelled and is difficult to insert remove
413 +)))|(% style="width:773px" %)(((
414 +* There is a damaged cell which will need to be replaced
415 +)))
416 +
417 +
418 +
419 +(% class="table-bordered" style="width:1064px" %)
420 +|(% colspan="2" style="width:1061px" %)(((
421 +**Hardware Errors **
422 +)))
423 +|(% style="width:285px" %)(((
424 +**Error **
425 +)))|(% style="width:775px" %)(((
426 +**Solution **
427 +)))
428 +|(% style="width:285px" %)(((
429 +The unit does not start
430 +)))|(% style="width:775px" %)(((
431 +* Check input voltages and fuse
432 +
433 +* Check voltage rails and port voltage outputs
434 +
435 +* Reprogram the unit
436 +)))
437 +|(% style="width:285px" %)(((
438 +The battery gauge has an unexpected voltage
439 +)))|(% style="width:775px" %)(((
440 +* Try another battery to confirm error
441 +
442 +* Replace RV7 as it is prone to failure
443 +)))
444 +|(% style="width:285px" %)(((
445 +The SD card won’t lock in or isn’t detected
446 +)))|(% style="width:775px" %)(((
447 +* Clean the connector with some compressed air
448 +
449 +* Replace the SD card
450 +
451 +* Reformat the card (FAT32)
452 +)))
453 +
454 +
18 18  = Sensors =
19 19  
20 20  Sensors can be tested in many ways...
21 21  
22 -== via Centaur (Nanometrics sensors) ==
459 +== ... via Centaur (Nanometrics sensors) ==
23 23  
24 -words
461 +GUIDE TO TEST VIA CENTAUR
25 25  
26 -== via data comparision (vs S1.AUANU) ==
463 +== ... via data comparision (vs S1.AUANU) ==
27 27  
28 -words
465 +CODE & Guide to use code
29 29  
30 30  
31 31  = Solar Panels =
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55 55  
56 56  * Marker/ pen
57 57  
58 -
59 59  Test Method
60 60  
61 61  1. Clearly label each solar panel to keep track of measurements.
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63 63  1. Using wire leads and/ or alligator clips measure the open circuit Voltage and Current of the solar panel and record. **Make sure to change the dial on the DMM as taking measurement under incorrect setting will damage the DMM! **
64 64  1. Using wire leads and/ or alligator clips connect the Load Resistor and measure the Voltage across the resistor and record.
65 65  
66 -
67 67  Ensure the load resistor value is accurately measured and recorded. A difference in 0.1 Ohms results in 1% power difference in calculated result.
68 68  
69 69  Once all the solar panels have been tested and their results recorded, enter their values under the corresponding panel label in a spreadsheet. The cells containing preset formula will auto-populate and provide the results.
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141 141  )))
142 142  
143 143  
144 -
145 145  For cells in rows (Solar panel #ID), (Voc), (Ioc), (Vrl), enter the recorded values.
146 146  
147 147