REF TEK 130-SMHR/9 Users Guide

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REF TEK 130-SMHR/9 Users Guide

98060-00-UG Rev A 5/6/2021

This REF TEK manual provides startup and basic operating procedures for the 130-SMHR/9 Accelerograph (98060-00) using Command Line Firmware.

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Revision History:

Revision Date Reason for change Pages

A 2014.10.07 Initial release All

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CF Card Replacement:

CAUTION: Due to the large variability of CF cards available on the world market and the resulting problems with compatibility due to memory layout, signal structur ing and power requirements, REF TEK cannot guarantee a CF card will work in a REF TEK data recorder unless it is sold through REF TEK itself. REF TEK ensures compatibility through

communications with CF manufacturers and rigorous in -house testing. Some CF

manufacturers refuse to provide adequate information or factory controls to ensure that the product being sold today is the same as the product sold earlier under the same part

number. CF cards not purchased from REF TEK may work at one temperature but not at another, or may fail all together.

CAUTION: For optimal performance in a REF TEK 130-SMHR recorder Compact Flash disks should ALWAYS be formatted BY THE 130-SMHR.

Software Version:

Current software and documentation is available on our web site. Some early units may require hardware modifications to use the latest software. Contact REF TEK if you have any queries on the compatibility of your unit(s) and the current software release.

Firmware Update:

To update firmware from the FTP site

1. Login to our FTP site at: ftp.reftek.com/pub as:

User name: Anonymous

Password: Your E-mail address

2. Find the 130 firmware at ftp.reftek.com/pub/130/cpu/prom.

3. Download the zip file of the most recently released firmware version.

Update firmware:

Updating firmware in a 130 DAS requires the presence of a firmware file on an installed Compact Flash device.

1. On power-up, the 130 checks the Compact Flash for the presence of ‘main.s3’ in the root directory.

2. If the ‘main.s3’ file is present on the Compact Flash, the 130:

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Follow these steps to update the firmware of a 130 DAS:

1. Unzip the ‘main.s3’ file from the downloaded zip file of the most recently released firmware.

2. Copy the desired firmware image to the root of the Compact Flash as ‘main.s3’ using a PC with a Compact Flash reader or ftp into the 130 DAS, with a Compact Flash installed, in binary mode.

3. With the Compact Flash with the main.s3 image installed in the 130 DAS, issue a reset command.

(a) If you are at the 130 DAS:

1. Physically disconnect and reconnect power to the unit.

2. Observe the LCD for the following messages:

READING DISK DO NOT DISTURB WRITING FLASH DO NOT DISTURB

3. The 130 DAS resets and returns to normal messaging.

(b) If you are remotely connected to a 130 DAS via telemetry mode:

1. If you are connecting remotely by a TCP connection:

a. First connect b. Discover the unit c. Acquire status

2. Issue a reset command from the Status screen.

3. Delete the unit from the Station List screen.

4. Wait at least 5 minutes.

5. At the Connections screen (reconnect id using a TCP connection) issue a Station Discovery again to discover the 130 DAS station.

Note: DO NOT DISTURB THE UNIT until the start-up LCD message reappears.

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Notation Conventions

The following notation conventions are used throughout REF TEK documentation:

Notation Description

ASCII Indicates the entry conforms to the American Standard Code for Information Interchange definition of character (text) information.

Binary Indicates the entry is a raw, numeric value.

Hex Indicates hexadecimal notation. This is used with both ASCII characters (0 – 9, A – F) and numeric values.

BCD Indicates the entry is a numeric value where each four bits represents a decimal digit.

FPn Indicates the entry is the ASCII representation of a floating-point number with n places following the decimal point.

<n> Indicates a single 8-bit byte. When the contents are numeric, it indicates a hexadecimal numeric value;

i.e. <84> represents hexadecimal 84 (132 decimal). When the contents are capital letters, it represents a named ASCII control character; i.e. <SP> represents a space character, <CR> represents a carriage return character and <LF> represents a line feed character.

MSB Most Significant Byte of a multi-byte value.

MSbit Most Significant Bit of a binary number.

LSB Least Significant Byte of a multi-byte value.

LSbit Least Significant Bit (bit 0) of a binary number.

YYYY Year as a 4-digit number

DDD Day of year

HH Hour of day in 24-hour format

MM Minutes of hour

SS Seconds of minute

TTT Thousandths of a second (milliseconds)

IIII Unit ID number

n, ns nano, nanosecond; 10-9 = 0.000000001 u, us micro, microsecond; 10-6 = 0.000001 m, ms milli, millisecond; 10-3 = 0.001 K, KHz Kilo, KiloHertz; 103 = 1,000 M, MHz Mega, MegaHertz; 106 = 1,000,000 G, GHz Giga, GigaHertz; 109 = 1,000,000,000 Kb, KB Kilobit, KiloByte; 210 = 1,024 Mb, MB Megabit, MegaByte; 220 = 1,048,576 Gb, GB Gigabit, GigaByte; 230 = 1,073,741,824

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REF TEK Support and update notifications

As a valued user of REF TEK equipment we would like to provide the best support possible.

If you would like to know more about any of our REF TEK products and services, please visit our website at https://reftek.com/technical-support.

On our support page, you can find information about submitting a support ticket, downloading sensor calibration sheets and exploring training options.

You can contact us at:

Support Email: [email protected] Support Phone: 1-902-444-0539

Thanks,

Your REF TEK Support Team

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1 130-SMHR/9 Overview

Introduction

This section describes connections and purpose of the REF TEK 130-SMHR/9.

The 130-SMHR/9 (98060-00) unit is intended for deployment in buildings or other structures such as a bridge. This design, with an internal tri-axial accelerometer and external connectors for two external tri-axial accelerometers, is well suited for structural monitoring.

130-SMHR/9 Features

Feature Description

Communication TCP/IP over Ethernet and Asynchronous Serial Command/Control SMCC for command line

Interface allows programming and examination of operating parameters as well as performing some diagnostic functions

Display Unit LCD continuously displays state-of-health and status Enclosure Larger case for internal battery for backup power Relays 3 Relay closures contacts for external alarm notification

Relay closure parameters are user selectable Oscillator Different from SM - Used for internal time keeping

Options Internal V.90 modem for event trigger, alarm notification and dial-in Battery Charger - External or internal lead-acid battery

Size of the case allows internal battery (12 VDC sealed lead-acid 12 AmpH) to provide up to 24 hours of backup power.

Mating Connectors

Function Mating Connector

Serial PT06SE12-10S

Power PT06A12-4P

GPS PT06SE12-8P

NET PT06SE14-19S

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Specifications

Mechanical Description

Size 9.25” high x 8.0” long x 13.25”

(235mm x 203mm x 336mm)

Weight 10.5 lbs (4.8 kg) without internal battery

Watertight Integrity IP67

Shock Survives 1 meter drop on any axis

Operating Temperature -20° C to +60° C

Connectors Part Number

Power PT07A12-4S

NET PT07A14-19P

Serial PT07A12-10P

GPS PT07A12-8S

Channel (4-6)(7-9) PT07A14-19S

Modem PT07A12-3P

Relay PT07A14-15P

Power

Input Voltage 10 to 16 VDC

Operating Power 2 W (3-channel @ 125sps)

(without power for external sensors)

Peak Power 3 W (DAS and GPS active, writing to CF)

Battery Charger 12 V, 800 mAmp

Battery 12 VDC, sealed lead-acid, 12 AmpH (optional, internal)

A/D Converter

Type modulation, 24-bit resolution

Channels 9 channels

Input Impedance Matched to accelerometer

Input Full Scale Matched to accelerometer

Bit Weight 1.589 µV

Self Noise Level 2 counts RMS @ 200 sps

Sample Rates 200, 100, 50 sps (User selectable)

Dynamic Range >130 dB

Time Base

Type GPS Receiver/Clock plus a disciplined oscillator

Accuracy ± 100µsec with GPS locked and a validated 3-D fix

Accuracy without GPS 2.5 ppm from -20° to 60° C

Auxiliary Channels

Inputs Battery, Temperature, and Backup Battery

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Calibration

Enable User Command

Type Step applied to feedback

Communication

NET

Ethernet 10-Base-T: TCP/IP,UDP/IP,FTP,RTP

Serial Asynchronous RS-232;1K,X-Modem,Y-Modem

Modem (optional) V.90

Recording Mode

Trigger Type Continuous, External, Level, Vote Trigger

Media Compact Flash, Ethernet

Format PASSCAL Recording Format

Recording Capacity

Battery Backed SRAM 5 MB

Flash Disk 32 MB - 2 GB (Customer specified)

Compliance

147A-01/3/INT/SM Internal Accelerometer

Type Force-feedback (Internal)

Self-Noise <1 µm/s/s

Full-scale Range ±4.0 g

Full-scale Output ±10V differential, 20 VPP

Dynamic Range >145 dB (DC to 2 Hz)

Sensitivity 2.5 V/g

Linearity <0.1%

Cross-Axis Sensitivity ≤-40 dB due to misalignment of active axis to case reference Frequency Response DC – 100 Hz flat response (± 3 dB)

Damping 0.7

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Purpose of the 130-SMHR/9

The REF TEK 130-SMHR/9 combines the Third Generation Broadband Seismic Recorder (REF TEK 130-01) and an advanced low-noise force-feedback accelerometer housed in an anodized aluminum instrument case with a single point mounting and 3-point leveling. The standard accelerometer has a full scale range of +/- 4g.

The 130-SMHR/9 is a rugged, portable, and versatile data recorder. The modular design of their hardware and software allows you to reconfigure the 130-SMHR/9 for various types of applications for continuously monitoring earthquakes and other seismic events by thoroughly measuring strong earthquake shaking at ground sites, in buildings and critical structures, and automatically broadcasting information when a significant earthquake occurs. This allows immediate assessment of an impact.

Some specific uses include the following:

• Free field reference station for strong motion.

• Telemetry networks

• Aftershock studies

• Building arrays

• Structural monitoring

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Recorder Connections

The functions of the standard connectors on the 130-SMHR/9 faceplate are as follows:

Channels 4-6 Connection

Relays for External Alarm Notification

Optional Internal Modem (POTS)

15V Power

Channels 7-9 Connection

Ethernet Optional External Modem

Local Serial Connection

130-GPS

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Power connector

Power is supplied to the 130-SMHR/9 through one power connector. The hardware connection diagram on the previous page shows typical connections for the 130-SMHR/9. The following chart details individual connectors and REF TEK cable numbers.

Recorder Faceplate

Connector and Cable

DAS Pin

Pin Desc Electrical Desc Voltage Range

Power PT0-7A-12-4S A +15 VDC Input 15 VDC

B +12 VDC Input/Output

12V battery input/charger out when +15V is supplied on Pin A.

10-14 VDC

C DGND Power Return

D DGND Power Return

CAUTION: Disk operations are suspended when the input voltage drops below 11.1 Volts and are re-enabled when the voltage goes above 11.5 Volts (Version 2.9.6 or later) (See the 3.0.0 Release Notes for more information).

Firmware upgrades are not performed when the power is below 11.5 Volts (Version 2.9.6 or later) (See the 3.0.0 Release Notes)

130-SMHR/9 Serial Connector

The 130-SMHR/9 SERIAL connector provides general-purpose serial communications.

Commonly, a personal computer, such as a DOS-based desktop or laptop, running a program in terminal mode, is connected here to monitor and control the 130-SMHR/9 operations.

Connector DAS Pin

Pin Desc Electrical Desc Voltage Range

Serial PT0-7A-12-10P A TX B Output RS232 ±5 Volts

B RX B Input RS232 ±12 Volts

C RTS B Output RS232 ±5 Volts

D CTS B Input RS232 ±12 Volts

E DSR B Input RS232 ±12 Volts

F DCD B Input RS232 ±12 Volts¹

G DTR B Output RS232 ±5 Volts

H No Connect

J DGND PWR

K PWR Output² + 5 Volts³

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GPS Connector

The GPS connector allows an external clocking device, such as the REF TEK 130-GPS\01 Global Positioning System clock to be connected.

Connector DAS Pin

GPS(Ext Clock) PT0-7A128S A GPS 1Hz Input Pulse 0-5 Volts

B DGND PWR/Signal GND

C GPS RX Output RS232 ±5 Volts

D DGND PWR/Signal GND

E GPS TX Input RS232 ±12 Volts

F PWR 12V 12 Volts Output 10-15 Volts⁴

G GPS RST Output Pulse 0-3.3 Volts

H IRIGE 5 Volts Output1 0-5 Volts

Modem connector

The modem connector provides connections for the 130-SMHR/9 internal modem. The modem connector is provided in order to connect the internal modem to the Plain-Old-Telephone- Service.

Connector DAS

Pin

Modem PT0-7A-12-3P A TIP Telephone Line

B RING Telephone Line

C X No Connection

130-SMHR/9 Net Connector

Communications between the 130-SMHR/9 and a remote system using either external TCP/IP and/or an optional external modem occur across the 130-SMHR/9 NET connector. The cable has two connectors to allow two connections, one for Ethernet and one for serial communications.

The internal modem must be removed before using an external modem. See Section 2 in this manual for a procedure on removing the internal modem.

CAUTION: A 130-SMHR/9 is shipped pre-configured with a default IP address. Be sure to change this address before connecting the 130-SMHR/9 to an Ethernet port. Any IP addresses on one of the same subnets, as the 130-SMHR/9 unit, may connect using FTP and/or the command socket. However, the 130-SMHR/9 unit restricts the external IP addresses from which it will accept connections, to the equivalent of a Class C subnet

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This connector also functions as the point of input for the external trigger. It also serves as the point of output for an event detection (trigger out) pulse. There is also a 12VDC nominal input on this connector to allow for lab setup via Ethernet using only this connector.

Pin

Net Comm. PT0-7A-14-19P A TX A Output RS232 ±5 Volts*

B RX A Input RS232 ±12 Volts*

C RTS A Output RS232 ±5 Volts*

D CTS A In RS232 ±12 Volts*

E DSR A In RS232 ±12 Volts*

F DCD A In RS232 ±12 Volts*

G +5V COMP1PWR PWR VDC⁵ out +5 Volts⁶ out

H ENET TX+ Output Ethernet⁷

J ENET TX- Output Ethernet⁸

K ENET RX+ Input Ethernet⁹

L ENET RX- Input Ethernet¹⁰

M ENETPWR 12VDC PWR Ethernet¹¹ out +12 Volts¹² out

N DGND

P DGND

R DTR A Output RS232 ±5 Volts*

S TRIG_485+ Input/ Output RS-485¹³

T TRIG_485- Input/ Output RS-485¹⁴

U +15VDC IN Input 15 VDC¹⁵

V OSC Output, Tristate¹⁶ 0-5 Volts

Note: * RS232 In/Out is disabled when the optional internal modem is installed

5 VDC = Controlled by software

6 Volts = Protected by self resetting fuse

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Relay connector

The relay connector on the 130-SMHR/9 provides three relay closures for certain software set able alarm conditions.

Pin

Pin Desc Electrical Desc Voltage

Range

Relay PT0-7A-14-15P A NO Relay 1 Normally Open Contact 0-120V AC 0-

30V DC

B COM Relay 1 Common Contact

C NC Relay 1 Normally Closed Contact

D X No Connection

E NO Relay 2 Normally Open Contact 0-120V AC

0-30V DC

F COM Relay 2 Common Contact

G NC Relay 2 Normally Closed Contact

H X No Connection

J NO Relay 3 Normally Open Contact 0-120V AC

0-30V DC

K COM Relay 3 Common Contact

L NC Relay 3 Normally Closed Contact

M X No Connection

P X No Connection

R X No Connection

N X No Connection

Note: There is an optional jumper (JP3 located near the relay connector) that can be installed on the RT630 Lid board in order to set the three provided relays as normally energized.

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Channel 4-6 connector

The channel 4-6 connector on the 130-SMHR/9 provides inputs for an external sensor.

130 Pin

Name Dir Electrical Desc Voltage Range Note

Channel 4-6 A CH4+ In Channel 4 input + ±10 Volts

PT0A1419S B CH4- In Channel 4 input - ±10 Volts

C CH5+ In Channel 5 input + ±10 Volts

D CH5- In Channel 5 input - ±10 Volts

E CH6+ In Channel 6 input + ±10 Volts

F CH6- In Channel 6 input - ±10 Volts

G AGND In Analog ground

H PWR Out Sensor power +15 or +24 Volts 1,2,3

J PGND - Power ground

K CalEn- 456 Out Calibration Enable active low

OC 4,6,7

L CalEn+ 456 Out Calibration Enable active high

OC 5,6,7

M Center- 456 Out Center Enable

active low

OC 4,6

N CalSig 456 Out Calibration signal ±5 Volts 6

P Aux4 In Aux (Mass Position)

Channel 4

±10 Volts 6

R Aux5 In Aux (Mass Position)

Channel 5

±10 Volts 6

S Aux 6 In Aux (Mass Position)

Channel 6

±10 Volts 6

T DGND - Digital ground

U Center+ 456 Out Center Enable Active High OC 5,6

V Sensor ID2 In/Out Sensor ID 0-5 Volts 6

Note: 1 = Hardware user selectable to +15 Volts or +24 Volts (See Section 2.5) Note: 2 = Protected by self resetting fuse

Note: 3 = See Section 2.5 for channel connection information Note: 4 = Open Collector, pulls to Ground

Note: 5 = Open Collector, pulls to + 5 Volts

Note: 6 = Functions provided by Optional RT527 Sensor Control Board

Note: 7 = Also can be activated by Sensor test command to test REF TEK 131 Accelerometers if no RT527 is installed

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Channel 7-9 connector

The channel 7-9 connector on the 130-SMHR/9 provides inputs for an external sensor.

130 Pin

Name Dir Electrical Desc Voltage Range Note

Channel 7-9 A CH7+ In Channel 7 input + ±10 Volts

PT0A1419S B CH7- In Channel 7 input - ±10 Volts

C CH8+ In Channel 8 input + ±10 Volts

D CH8- In Channel 8 input - ±10 Volts

E CH9+ In Channel 9 input + ±10 Volts

F CH9- In Channel 9 input - ±10 Volts

G AGND In Analog ground

H PWR Out Sensor power +15 or +24 Volts 1,2,3

J PGND - Power ground

K CalEn- 789 Out Calibration Enable active low

OC 4,6,7

L CalEn+ 789 Out Calibration Enable active high

OC 5,6,7

M Center- 789 Out Center Enable active low OC 4,6

N CalSig 789 Out Calibration signal ±5 Volts 6

P Aux7 In Aux (Mass Position)

Channel 7

±10 Volts 6

R Aux8 In Aux (Mass Position)

Channel 8

±10 Volts 6

S Aux 9 In Aux (Mass Position)

Channel 9

±10 Volts 6

T DGND - Digital ground

U Center+789 Out Center Enable Active High OC 5,6

V Sensor ID2 In/Out Sensor ID 0-5 Volts 6

Note: 1 = Hardware selectable to +15 Volts or +24 Volts (See Section 2.5) Note: 2 = Protected by self resetting fuse

Note: 3 = See Section 2.5 for channel connection information Note: 4 = Open Collector, pulls to Ground

Note: 5 = Open Collector, pulls to + 5 Volts

Note: 6 = Functions provided by Optional RT527 Sensor Control Board

Note: 7 = Also can be activated by Sensor test command to test REF TEK 131 Accelerometers if no RT527 is installed

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Hardware Modularity

130-SMHR/9 List of Hardware

Four boards form the primary REF TEK 130-SMHR/9. The following table identifies each module.

Board Description Purpose

1 Lid Interconnect Board For 130-SMHR/9

(RT630-B01) Power Supplies

Lightning Protection Internal V.90 Modem Battery Charger Physical Interface Relays

2 A/D Converter Boards

RT608-B01 A/D Converter (1-6 channels)

-AND- 24-Bit ADC Channels

RT608-B03 A/D Converter (7-9 channels)

3 CPU Board CPU

(RT506-B04) Static Random Access Memory (SRAM)

Battery Backed SRAM (6 Mbytes) Serial Port

Ethernet Controller EIDE

4 SMI Board 2 Compact Flash™ data storage device slots

(RT570-B02) CPU RAM Backup battery

Internal sensor connector

The circuit board dimensions are 10.6 x 4.5 x 0.62 inches (269 x 114 x 1.6 mm). Four boards are stacked together rather than plugged into a backplane. The A/D circuits are shielded and the input connection made by an independent interconnect system separate it from the stack.

Compact Flash Disk 1

Flash Disk 2

CPU RAM Backup Battery

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Frequently Asked Questions

Question: Does any data loss occur if acquisition is turned on and the NET is not connected?

The damage that occurs depends upon the parameters of the unit. If the unit parameters are set to dump to disk ONLY then there is no effect, otherwise RAM will fill and acquisition will stop. For further

clarification see the explanation in the section on the “Ethernet Port”.

Question: What happens if the Compact Flash card is pulled from the 130-SMHR/9 when the LED is RED.

If the LED shows RED the drive is writing data and should not be removed until the LED changes to GREEN.

Data loss can result from pulling a drive when the LED is RED. See further explanation in the “Replacing the CompactFlash™”section.

Question: Can a different sampling rate be used on different datastreams?

Yes refer to the table below:

The sample rate list can be broken into two groups:

Group One: The following rates are only available when recording a single sample rate for all streams:

1000, 500, 250 and 125.

Group Two: The following rates may be recorded in any combination within all streams: 200, 100 and 50.

Case Description Example of

Selection of a sample rate from Group One.

When the user activates any of the other datastreams, the sample rate chosen must be the SAME.

Selection of 125 SPS for datastream 1.

This means that when datastream 2 is activated the sample rate is fixed at 125 SPS and there are no other sample rate choices available.

Selection of a sample rate from Group Two.

When the user activates any of the other datastreams, ANY of the group two sample rates can be chosen.

Selection of 40 SPS for datastream 1.

This means that when datastream 2 is activated the choice is selection of any of Group two sample rates (200, 100 or 50).

All six channels run at the same base sample rate at this time.

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Question: Does the IBM Micro drive™ fit in the 130-SM Flash assembly?

The IBM Micro drive™ does fit into the 130-SM but is unusable because the Micro drive is a rotating media and injects noise into the system that will affect the internal sensor (i.e. Every time the Micro drive spins up, the rotational torque is transmitted through the case and measured by the sensor). Larger, up to 2 GB, Compact Flash™ cards are available and are Solid State media.

Question: Can a Compact Flash device be formatted on the PC?

For optimal performance in a REF TEK 130 Compact Flash disks should ALWAYS be formatted BY THE RECORDER.

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2 Operation with command line

Overview

This section provides information on the following topics:

• Getting started with the 130-SMHR/9 and quick power up.

• Minimum hardware configuration.

• General operation with command line control.

• DAS control with the command line.

• Port settings and modem communications.

• General GPS operations.

• Example configuration with a command set

• Format Media

• Sample LED displays

Getting started with your 130-SMHR/9

This introductory material provides the following:

• A brief procedure to establish minimal hardware connections for the recorder in order to perform an initial system power-up.

• External cables required.

• Minimum hardware connection and power-up.

• A procedure to specify an abbreviated set of operating parameters, start and verify data acquisition, and save collected data to a file.

These instructions do not provide you with the detailed comprehensive information you need to prepare your recorder for field deployment and ‘real’ data collection. The complete process to establish all hardware connections, select and implement parameters, and perform data acquisition is only outlined in this section for rapid familiarization. Refer to the 130 Command Line Reference and 130 Command Line Theory of Operation for more information. The SMCC

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Establishing Minimal Hardware Connections

These instructions cover the hardware and connections needed to perform the recorder operations described in the rest of this section and lab setup.

To perform the system power-up, you need the following hardware:

• A 130-SMHR/9.

• A personal computer; either a laptop, desktop (SMCC), or other appropriate control interface, including a dumb terminal.

• An external 12 volt power supply (you can use a 12 volt car battery).

• A cable to connect the control interface to the recorder.

• One cable to connect the power supply to the recorder.

Basic setup steps:

1. Secure the PT06A12-8S connector of the GPS cable to the GPS connector on the case enclosure.

2. Connect the other end of the GPS cable to the GPS.

3. Provide a clear view of the sky for the GPS

4. Secure the appropriate cable from your control interface (PC) to your 130-SMHR/9 Serial port.

5. Secure the PT06A12-4S connector on your external power cable to the POWER connector on the recorder.

6. Connect channel 4-6 external accelerometer and cable. See section 2.5 for channel connection information.

7. Connect channel 7-9 external accelerometer and cable. See section 2.5 for channel connection information.

8. Power-up the unit.

9. Verify communication from the laptop running in terminal mode.

10. If a Flash device needs to be replace refer to “Replacing the Compact Flash™” in Section 6.

DAS control overview

The 130-SMHR/9 is a microprocessor-based instrument, using an Hitachi SH3 microprocessor.

Each 130-SMHR/9 contains a programmable flash memory chip that contains the 130-SMHR/9 firmware (control code, micro-processor instructions and Xilinx images). Occasionally, REF TEK revises the 130-SMHR/9 firmware, adding features and improving efficiency. In most cases, upgrade of the 130-SMHR/9 firmware in your 130-SMHR/9 requires presence of new code on an ATA Compact Flash device. To download new code, see the front section of this manual. Contact REF TEK to determine the applicability and advantages of such an upgrade.

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In addition to the CPU control code in the 130-SMHR/9, the 130-SMHR/9 requires that you download specific parameter information to instruct it exactly how and when to record data and perform other system functions. REF TEK provides the specific software that instructs the 130- SMHR/9 how to perform system functions. Communications with the 130-SMHR/9 occurs through a PC and terminal (with command line control) or using the SMCC interface..

Also REF TEK maintains release notes for each firmware version on its FTP and www.reftek.com site.

General recorder operation with command line

Communication with the 130-SMHR/9 occurs through a PC and terminal program. Refer to the 130 Command Line Reference for addition help. With the terminal program you can:

• Set parameters

• Send parameters to the 130-SMHR/9

• Start data acquisition

The 130-SMHR/9 collects data based on the series of parameters that you select and implement.

All 130-SMHR/9 units have multiple datastream capability, allowing users a vast array of possible parameter combinations. You may set the following parameters for each datastream:

• Which input channel or channels to include

• Sample rate

• Data format (recording resolution)

• Trigger type

The possible values for these parameters, as well as the possible combinations of parameters, are different for the 130-SMHR/9 with different hardware configurations, different versions of control firmware, or both. For a comprehensive explanation of your 130-SMHR/9 specific capabilities and limitations, refer to the REF TEK 130-Command Line - Theory of Operations manual and individual 130-SMHR/9 board and schematics manuals.

The trigger type selected for a datastream defines the particular mechanism that determines when the 130-SMHR/9 collects data. The trigger types available on the 130-SMHR/9 are as follows:

• Continuous trigger

• Vote trigger

• External trigger

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network of many 130-SMHR/9 units deployed over a survey site. During field operations, the 130-SMHR/9 can store data in its own internal Compact Flash™ card(s). The 130-SMHR/9 has two ports (Ethernet and Telemetry) that allow connection to networks locally or remotely (by radio, telephone, or satellite relays). Some networks include both local and remote interconnections.

Power Considerations

This section describes current draw, power load, and general power supply considerations for the 130-SMHR/9, peripherals, and subsystems.

The 130-SMHR/9 operates on nominal 15-volt DC power (10 to 15 VDC). This range allows a 130- SMHR/9 to be powered from an ordinary lead acid battery that can be charged from either a solar or AC power source or through its internal battery charger.

To ensure continual, uninterrupted power to your 130-SMHR/9 and peripherals, use a well regulated power supply that can deliver at least 1.25 times the maximum current that the load of your combined system components requires. Be sure to account for the cable resistance (especially if you build your own cables). Power for an external modem is available from the NET port connector (5 VDC and 12 VDC).

In general, perform the following to ensure a sufficient power supply:

1. Use the specification data and add the maximum current draw for the 130-SMHR/9 and each peripheral that uses the same power supply to obtain the maximum total current they will draw at any given time then add at least 25%.

2. Check your power supply's specifications to ensure that it can handle this load. Contact REF TEK if you require more accurate calculations or other information regarding power considerations.

3. Solar power setups are frequently used in remote locations and these are available in several capacities that cover the various equipment configurations. Solar power arrays supplied by REF TEK include solar panels, battery charge regulators, and protective safety devices, but they may or may not include the actual batteries.

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Selectable Sensor Output Power

The 130-SMHR/9 has user selectable hardware jumpers that allow the user to select the voltage output to power the sensors. The user can choose to output either +15 Volts or +24 Volts out the channel 4-6 or channels 7-9 connectors (each connector is independently selectable). If the cable run is really long (between the 130-SMHR/9 and remote accelerometer) the output power should be changed on the 130-SMHR/9 to output +24 Volts power to the sensor. By supplying +24 Volts there can still be a high enough voltage to power the remote accelerometer even after the voltage drop due to the long cable run.

The REF TEK 130-SMHR/9 is shipped pre-configured to output +15 Volts from both channel connectors. This is the preferred 130-SMHR/9 configuration.

For an external tri-axial accelerometer it may be necessary to switch to +24 Volt sensor power when the cable run exceeds 2000 feet (20 gauge wire) or 1500 feet (22 gauge wire).

The next section describes how to change the sensor power..

For help on deciding whether or not a change in voltage output power is needed contact [email protected].

To change output power for the sensor

To disassemble the 130-SMHR/9 and change the correct jumper:

1. Power off the 130-SMHR/9.

2. Place the dust caps on all connectors.

3. Flip the draw latches.

4. Remove the enclosure lid and set it gently on the side of the enclosure.

Note: Be careful not to break the cables attached to the accelerometer and Compact/Flash board.

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5. Set the bottom base plate of the case as shown.

6. Disconnect the cables from the RT570 SMI board

Note: The accelerometer connection labels are on each cable and match the numbers on the RT570 board. Make sure the gasket stays in the base of the 130-SMHR/9 assembly.

7. Set the enclosure on a static free surface upside-down on its connectors.

Note: It is possible to reach down inside the case with a pair of needle nose pliers to change the power jumper without removing the 130-SMHR/9 board stack. See the figure below.

8. To change channels 4-6 to output +24 volt sensor power change jumper JP7 to cover pins 2-3. Refer to the figure below.

Moving the jumper away from the board stack sets the jumper to 24V.

Moving the jumper towards the board stack sets the voltage to 15V.

9. To change channels 7-9 to output +24 volt sensor power change jumper JP8 to cover pins 2-3. Refer to the figure below.

Channels 4-6 JP7

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2. Check that the gasket is still attached to the bottom half of the base.

3. Place the flipped enclosure lid assembly onto the base plate making sure the lid sits in the groove of the base plate and gasket as well.

Note: Check the orientation of the enclosure top and the base plate before closing the two draw latches. Check the orientation of the direction arrows on the label match the orientation of the direction arrows on the base plate label (The sensor switch will be aligned to the plastic standoff).

4. Spread the latches so the hooks do not interfere with the base.

5. Push firmly on the top of the enclosure lid to ensure a complete seal.

6. Hook latches into the slot beneath the base plate.

7. Snap the two halves of the 130-SMHR/9 together using the two draw latches.

8. Seal and test the 130-SMHR/9.

Port settings and modem communications

A 130-SMHR/9 provides several communications ports. This section describes the available communications ports, and other considerations regarding the use of modems. The ports are:

• Command port (Serial)

• NET port (Ethernet)

• Internal modem port (for use with the optional internal modem)

• Optional external modem port (in lieu if internal modem)

To set up the configurations of the 130-SMHR/9 unit's ports, follow the instructions in the 130 Command Line Reference manual.

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Command Port (Serial)

Each 130-SMHR/9 unit provides two bidirectional, asynchronous serial ports. The first of these ports is accessible at the Serial connector on the 130-SMHR/9 unit's faceplate. This port has the following primary functions and characteristics:

Function Characteristics

Primary Function Allows local command and control input through a serial connection to a terminal mode program.

Configuration This port cannot be user-configured. Recorder software always sets this port to 57,600 baud, no parity, 8 data bits, and 1 stop bit.

Hardware Location This port is accessible at the Serial connector on the 130-SMHR/9 faceplate.

Ethernet Port

In addition to the serial port, each 130-SMHR/9 provides one Ethernet port. This port, accessible at the communications NET connector on the 130-SMHR/9 unit's faceplate, has the following primary functions and characteristics:

Primary Function This port performs high-speed transfer of data and status information. It can be used to configure the 130-SMHR/9 for real-time data connection (RTPD) and file transfer (FTP).

Configuration The 130-SMHR/9 Ethernet port address and mask can be configured using a terminal and command line options.

Hardware Location This port is accessible at the NET connector on the faceplate.

When the Ethernet Link is down and acquisition is turned on, data loss could occur if the following are not verified:

1. Check your Ethernet Settings with a PR, PN command:

2. The response will be similar to the following.

{PR,92CB,PN

}PR,92CB,PN,1,192.168.100.087,255.255.255.000,192.168.100.198,192.168.100.001,P,T,D, ,20

IP Address

IP Mask RTPD Host

Port Number (1=Ethernet)

Gateway

Toss Delay (in minutes 2-99) Port Speed (Leave NULL for ENET) Line Mode (Must be D=Direct) Line Down (T=Toss)

Line Power P=ENET Chip always on A=Autodetect

Parameter type (PN=Network)

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Toss parameter:

CAUTION: If the connection goes down, the Toss parameter throws away old data after the specified Toss time (2 to 99 minutes), until the connection is re -established. Consideration should be taken to adjust the toss time according to the sample rate so that the toss delay time expires before the RAM fills causing acquisition to stop.

The following is an example with a verbose response:

{PR,9081,PN

}PR,9081,PN,1,192.168.100.087,255.255.255.000,192.168.100.198 ,192.168.100.001,P,T,D,10,20

}VR,9081,

}VR,9081, Network Parameters }VR,9081, IP: 192:168:100:087 }VR,9081, MASK: 255:255:255:000 }VR,9081, HOST: 192:168:100:198 }VR,9081, GATEWAY: 192:168:100:001 }VR,9081, Power to ENET chip always on }VR,9081, Data when line down tossed }VR,9081, Line mode not used

}VR,9081, Port Speed not used }VR,9081, Line delay: 20

Check the IP Address, Mask, Host, and Gateway Addresses.

Example NET configurations with Ethernet link down and acquisition on:

• If the unit parameters are set to dump to disk ONLY then there is no effect.

• If the unit parameters are set to dump to Ethernet and to disk, then the unit will dump the data to disk when the RAM reaches the dump point (default = 66% full), but the RAM will not empty until the data is sent out over the Ethernet link or the unit switches to toss mode and discards the data destined for the NET Port.

• If the data is being sent only to Ethernet, then the RAM will fill until the toss delay threshold is reached. Once the Ethernet connection is re-established, the data in RAM will be sent out the Ethernet port and acquisition will re-start automatically.

CAUTION: There will be only a loss of data while the acquisition state is off

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Primary Function This port provides for connecting the optional internal modem to a phone line.

Configuration By default, the 130-SMHR/9 software talks to the internal modem at 115,200 baud, no parity, 8 data bits, and 1 stop bit.

Hardware Location This port is accessible at the Modem connector on the faceplate.

Note: You must remove the internal modem (and jumper) before connecting an external modem to the serial port.

To remove the internal modem

1. Power down the 130-SMHR/9.

2. Flip the draw latches.

3. Remove the enclosure lid and set it gently on the side of the enclosure lid (not upside-down) to remove boards and avoid contamination of the seal.

Note: Be careful not to break the ground cable attached to the lid. The order of removal is not important until the 130-SMHR/9 needs to be assembled.

4. Disconnect the cable from the RT570 board.

Note: Make sure the seal strip stays on the enclosure lid of the 130-SMHR/9 assembly.

5. Place the dust caps on the unit and turn the enclosure lid on its connections.

6. Loosen and remove the six #6-32x2 screws from the stack.

Note: Retain the lock washers with the screws so they do not get misplaced.

7. Disconnect the CPU ribbon cables from the RT570 board by spreading the ears on the connections of the

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11. Cut the tie wrap on the modem module of the RT630 board located on the inside of the 130-SMHR/9 enclosure lid.

12. Remove the jumper (JP2) as shown in the figure below and remove the modem module from the RT630 board by gently pulling up the ends of the modem module (A slight rocking motion can be used if necessary).

Re-assemble the 130-SMHR/9

1. Carefully install the RT608 A/D boards.

2. Install the RT506 CPU board.

3. Install the RT570 Compact Flash board.

4. Connect the CPU ribbon cables to the RT570 board by spreading the ears on the connections of the RT570 board.

5. Attach the board stack with the six #6-32x2 screws with lock washers.

6. Connect the cable to the RT570 board.

Note: Make sure the seal strip stays on the enclosure lid of the 130-SMHR/9 assembly.

7. Replace the enclosure lid setting it gently on the base lid avoiding contamination of the seal.

Note: Be careful not to break the ground cable attached to the lid.

Modem

JP2 Modem Jumper

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Primary Function This port provides for connection to an external modem in lieu of the internal modem.

Configuration By default, the 130-SMHR/9 software sets it to 57,600 baud, no parity, 8 data bits, and 1 stop bit.

The baud rate can be user configured.

Hardware Location This port is accessible at the NET connector on the faceplate.

Note: You must remove the internal modem (and jumper) before connecting to this serial port. See Section 2.6.4 in this manual for additional help.

General GPS operations

When the host 130-SMHR/9 receives power it:

1. Supplies +12 VDC to the GPS clock.

2. Issues a reset to the 130-GPS/01.

3. Sends a message to the GPS telling it to go to continuous mode.

4. Sends a message telling the GPS to go to NMEA mode and to output the “GPRMC” and “GPGGA” message once per second.

Once the GPS has locked (per GPRMC-valid bit) the 130-SMHR/9:

5. Compares it’s time to GPS UTC time.

6. Begins phase locking for 30 seconds.

7. Uses the 1 Hz from the 130-GPS/01 to start and stop a counter to record the internal high-precision oscillator.

8. Uses the difference between the value from the 1st second and the value from the 30th second to determine the rate of drift of the oscillator.

9. The 30th value is also used to determine the phase error of the internal 1 Hz.

10. The oscillator is voltage-controlled and an adjustment is made to the controlling D/A value to zero out the oscillator drift, and also to correct for oscillator phase error.

In sleep mode the 130-SMHR/9:

1. Puts the GPS into binary mode

2. Then into Push-to-fix mode (via serial commands), at which point the GPS will go to sleep.

Note: The GPS is still powered from the 130-SMHR/9 but is drawing < 1 mA of power. The 130-SMHR/9 will stay asleep until reset by the 130-SMHR/9, or until it wakes up to check ephemeris data.

3. The GPS awakens itself for about 3-4 seconds of time approximately once every 18 minutes to check ephemeris.

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Example configuration

The following steps illustrate how to write an example of a parameter file that sets up a 130- SMHR/9 with a vote trigger:

1. Create the file in Notepad or a similar editor.

2. Save the file as trigger.prm 3. Put the file on the disk

4. Load the parameter file into the 130-SMHR/9 using the following command:

{PE,0 Erase the current copy of parameters from 92CB

{PS,0,92,test1,field station,1,12345,12345 at Chico

{PC,0,1,Vertical,A,I,120,300,180,degree,degree,1,131A,254,site4 {PC,0,2,Horiz,A,I,120,300,180,degree,degree,1,131A,254,site4

{PC,0,3,Horiz,A,I,120,300,180,degree,degree,1,131A,254,site4

{PD,0,RC,D,CO,200,123,120,T

Activate Channels

Define

{PD,0,TG,10,12,0.1,6,6,10,30

{PD,0,TC,1,4,100,2,50 {PD,0,TC,2,4,50,2,30 {PD,0,TC,3,4,50,2,30

Datastream Parameters Record to Disk

CO=compressed 200 sps

1,2,3 channels included Record length=120 sec T=Vote trigger

10 second trigger window 12 Hz Low Pass trigger filter 0.1 Hz High Pass trigger filter 6=Total Trigger Votes 6=Total Detrigger Votes 10 second Pre-trigger 30 second Post-trigger Channel 1

4 Trigger votes level=100mG 2 Detrigger votes level=50mG General

Trigger

Channel Trigger

Channel 2 4 Trigger votes level=50mG 2 Detrigger votes level=30mG

Channel 3 4 Trigger votes level=50mG 2 Detrigger votes level=30mG Set informational Station Parameters

1-3

{AL,0,EV,Y

{PM,0,D1,ATDT2143530609

Enable alert

Number to dial callout

an event callout

REF TEK 130-SMHR/9 Users Guide