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Wireless Seismic, Inc.

13100 Southwest Freeway, Suite 150

Sugar Land, TX 77478

832.532.5080

RT 1000

Deployment Guide

January 31, 2012

Part Number: 90-0004

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All information supplied in this Deployment Guide regarding weights, sizes, performance, functionality and other

technical information of any kind is approximate and shall be taken as generally representing our products. We may

modify our products, discontinue products or add new products at any time and without providing an update to this

Deployment Guide.

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Table of Contents

1.1. Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

1.1 About this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

1.2 Who Should Use this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

1.3 Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

1.4 Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2.2. Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

2.1 Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2.2 Getting Ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2.3 Preparing the Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

2.4 Setting Up the Central Recording System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

2.4.1 Setting up the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

2.4.2 Connecting to the Source Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

2.4.3 Source Interface Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

2.4.4 Trigger Pin-Outs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

2.5 Laying Out the Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

2.5.1 Prerequisites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

2.5.2 Assembling the Ground Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

2.5.3 Placing the WRU in the Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

2.5.4 Placing the BSU in the Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

3.3. Backhaul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

3.1 Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

3.2 Backhaul Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

3.2.1 BSU Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

3.2.1.1 BSU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

3.2.1.2 PoE Switch Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

3.2.1.3 Battery and Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

3.2.1.4 Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

3.2.2 Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

3.2.3 Radio Kit Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

3.2.3.1 FM1100 Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

3.2.3.2 FM3100 Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

3.2.4 Mast Kit Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

3.2.4.1 Mast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

3.2.4.2 Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

3.2.4.3 Bag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

3.2.4.4 Backpack Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

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3.3 Configure the Radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

3.3.1 Create a Private Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

3.3.2 Setting NIC Priority. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

3.3.3 Configure the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

3.3.4 Restore your Network Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

3.3.5 Using the Fluidmesh Interface to Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

3.3.6 Using the Fluidmesh Interface to Ping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

3.4 Setting up the Backhaul Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

3.5 Installing Two Radios on the Mast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

3.6 Removing the Backhaul Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

3.7 Use Cases or Example Deployments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

4.4. Demobilization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

4.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

4.2 Removing the WRU from the Field. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

4.3 Disassemble the WRU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

5.5. Maintaining the Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

5.1 Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

5.2 Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

5.3 Geophones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

5.4 Cautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

6.6. Troubleshooting and Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

6.1 Best Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

6.1.1 24 Ah Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

6.1.2 PoE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

6.1.3 Urban Environments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

6.1.4 Ethernet Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

6.1.5 Antennas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

6.2 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

6.2.1 Fluidmesh Radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

7.7. Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

7.1 Lithium Ion Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

7.1.1 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

7.1.2 Handling and Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

7.1.3 Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

7.1.4 Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

7.2 Charging Lithium Ion Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

7.2.1 Charging Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

7.2.2 Battery Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

7.3 BSU Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

8.8. Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

8.1 Batteries au lithium-ion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

8.1.1 Spécifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

8.1.2 Directives en matière de manipulation et de sécurité . . . . . . . . .83

8.1.3 Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

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8.1.4 Entreposage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

8.2 Chargement des batteries au lithium-ion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

8.2.1 Précautions de chargement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

8.2.2 Chargeur de batterie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

8.3 BSU de batterie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

A.A. Legal Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

A.1 FCC Rules and Regulations Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

A.2 Industry Canada Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

B.B. l'information juridique. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

B.1 Conformité avec les règles et règlements de la FCC . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

B.2 Industrie Canada Conformité. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

C.C. Fluidmesh Radio Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

C.1 The Fluidmesh Mito Series. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

C.2 Fluidmesh 1100 with MITO Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

C.3 Fluidmesh 3100 with MITO Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

C.4 MITO Series General Characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

D.D. LED Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

E.E. Weighted Mast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

E.1 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

E.2 Hardware Supplied. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

E.3 Assembly Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

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List of Figures

Figure 2–1 Pelton Vib Pro Interface Card in Slot..................................................15

Figure 2–2 Pelton Vib Pro Interface Card............................................................15

Figure 2–3 Pelton Vib Pro Interface Card Assembly Drawing .................................16

Figure 2–4 Pelton Vib Pro Jumpers....................................................................17

Figure 2–5 Pelton Analog Output Connection ......................................................18

Figure 2–6 BSU Analog Input Connection...........................................................18

Figure 2–7 Pelton Vib Pro TimeBrk Act...............................................................19

Figure 2–8 Pelton Vib Pro StartDelay.................................................................20

Figure 2–9 PELTON SOURCE CONTROL (60-0015) Cable ......................................21

Figure 2–10 WRU .............................................................................................25

Figure 2–11 BSU ..............................................................................................25

Figure 2–12 Geophone......................................................................................25

Figure 2–13 Battery Latch .................................................................................27

Figure 2–14 Installing the Battery.......................................................................27

Figure 2–15 Installing the Geophone...................................................................28

Figure 2–16 Installing the Antenna .....................................................................28

Figure 2–17 Power on the Unit ...........................................................................29

Figure 2–18 Place the Unit.................................................................................29

Figure 3–1 Possible LTU Components.................................................................32

Figure 3–2 Central Recording Truck Components ................................................33

Figure 3–3 Single Backhaul Data Direction .........................................................34

Figure 3–4 Backhaul Components Packed for Transport........................................35

Figure 3–5 Base Station Unit (BSU)...................................................................36

Figure 3–6 PoE...............................................................................................37

Figure 3–7 Protective Battery Case....................................................................38

Figure 3–8 Protective Ethernet Connector ..........................................................38

Figure 3–9 Channel Color Example....................................................................40

Figure 3–10 FM1100 Radio ................................................................................40

Figure 3–11 FM3100 Radio ................................................................................41

Figure 3–12 Mast (55-0008) .............................................................................. 42

Figure 3–13 Base (55-0007) .............................................................................. 43

Figure 3–14 Assembled Backhaul Mast ................................................................44

Figure 3–15 Base (70-0070) .............................................................................. 45

Figure 3–16 Fluidmesh Radio Private Network ......................................................47

Figure 3–17 Control Panel, Network and Internet..................................................48

Figure 3–18 Control Panel, Network and Sharing Center ........................................49

Figure 3–19 Control Panel, Change Adapter Settings.............................................50

Figure 3–20 Control Panel, LAN Properties ...........................................................51

Figure 3–21 Control Panel, Networking Properties.................................................52

Figure 3–22 Control Panel, IP Address.................................................................53

Figure 3–23 Advanced Network Settings Menu .....................................................55

Figure 3–24 LAN Hierarchy ................................................................................55

Figure 3–25 Radio Login Window........................................................................56

Figure 3–26 Radio Home Window, Mesh End ........................................................57

Figure 3–27 Fluidmesh MeshWizard Interface.......................................................58

Figure 3–28 Mast on a Slope..............................................................................60

Figure 3–29 Base and Wind Orientation...............................................................61

Figure 3–30 Securing Lines to Large Cleat ...........................................................62

Figure 3–31 Backhaul Antenna Erected................................................................62

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Figure 3–32 Two-Radio Installation......................................................................63

Figure 3–33 2D Single Backhaul..........................................................................65

Figure 3–34 3D Dual Backhaul, Two Root Nodes....................................................66

Figure 3–35 2D Single Backhaul, Star Configuration ..............................................67

Figure 4–1 Power Off the Unit...........................................................................68

Figure 4–2 Undeployed Unit..............................................................................69

Figure 4–3 Removing the Antenna.....................................................................70

Figure 4–4 Removing the Geophone ..................................................................70

Figure 4–5 Removing the Battery ......................................................................70

Figure 7–1 Example Battery Shipping Label ........................................................78

Figure 7–2 Battery Charger ..............................................................................80

Figure 7–3 Serial Number Label and LED Indicator...............................................81

Figure E–1 Weighted Mast..............................................................................107

Figure E–2 Tripod Assembly – Front View .........................................................108

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List of Tables

Table 2–1 PELTON SOURCE CONTROL (60-0015) Cable Pin List ...........................20

Table 2–2 BSU DATA-POWER (60-0007) Cable Pin List........................................ 22

Table 2–3 SIU Source Control (60-0004) Cable Pin List....................................... 23

Table 2–4 BSU at Recording Truck (60-0012) Cable Pin List ................................24

Table 3–1 Base Station Unit Kit .......................................................................35

Table 3–2 Antenna Specifications.....................................................................39

Table 3–3 Radio Kit........................................................................................39

Table 3–4 Mast Kit.........................................................................................41

Table 3–5 Fluidmesh Radio LEDs......................................................................47

Table 6–1 Troubleshooting Fluidmesh Radios.....................................................74

Table 7–1 Lithium Ion Battery Specifications .....................................................75

Table A–1 Antenna Specifications.....................................................................90

Table D–1 WRU LED Status Indications........................................................... 100

Table D–2 WRU LED Error Indications............................................................. 102

Table D–3 BSU LED Discipline Indications........................................................ 103

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1. Overview

1.1 About this Guide

This document provides information on how to deploy the RT 1000 in the field.

1.2 Who Should Use this Guide

The expected users of this document are as follows:

Crew (Layout/Troubleshooters)

Technician (LTU)

Bosses (Line Crew)

1.3 Related Documents

RT 1000-related documents are as follows:

“RT 1000 Documents Guide” (90-0001) – Lists all of the RT 1000

documents with a brief description of each.

“RT 1000 Glossary” (90-0012) – Lists and defines RT 1000 terms and

acronyms. Includes some general seismic and geologic terms and

acronyms.

Installation Guide (90-0003) – TBD

1.4 Getting Help

To get help on the RT 1000 Central Recording System, consult the online help.

You can find the help documents by clicking the help icon in the user interface,

or by navigating to the following directory:

C:\wsi\rt1000\vx.y\server\help\index.htm

Where vx.y is the version number (for example, v1.3).

To get help on the RT 1000 deployment, consult this document.

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1. Overview

Getting Help

If you cannot find the answers you need, please contact Wireless Seismic, Inc.

Customer Support at:

13100 Southwest Freeway, Suite 150

Sugar Land, TX 77478

(832) 532-5048

support@wirelessseismic.com

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2. Layout

This chapter describes how to prepare (mobilization) and layout (install) the

ground electronics.

2.1 Prerequisites

In preparation for mobilization, define the following:

Survey

Backhaul plan

TBD

2.2 Getting Ready

Collect all of the following:

RT 1000 ground equipment (05-0002):

●1 Mbps WRUs (10-0001)

●5 Mbps WRUs (10-0017)

●LTUs (see “3. Backhaul” on page 31)

NOTE

Please refer to “Antenna Specifications” on page 90 for the list of

supported antennas. Use of accessories other than those specified in

this document is not supported or warrantied.

NOTE

You cannot mix 1Mpbs WRUs and 5Mbps WRUs in the same spread. You

must use all of the same type.

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2. Layout

Getting Ready

●One of the following antennas:

►9 dBi antenna (65-0067)

►7 dBi antenna (6060-001-01)

►5 dBi antenna (65-0023)

►2 dBi antenna (65-0025)

●Geophones

●WRU Batteries (0400-001-01)

●WRU Dummy Batteries (55-0009)

●Battery Charging System (10-0008)

●Battery Charger Shelf (10-0011) (optional)

●Antenna Extenders

●Fiber Backhaul

●Tools

●Manuals

●Consumables

●Spares (15-0003)

►Mast Parts

►Base Parts

►Guy Lines

►Antennas

►Batteries

►Cables

►Connectors

Non-RT 1000 ground equipment:

●Recording truck:

►Power source (diesel, benzene or other type of fueled generator)

►Heating, cooling and ventilation system

►Antenna masts for voice radio, Data telemetry, source control, and

possibly satellite phone and/or internet

NOTE

The LTU includes the Base Station Unit (BSU), the Power over Ethernet

(PoE), the battery, the backhaul, and the mast.

NOTE

The batteries (when fully discharged) require 8 hours of continuous

charging in the battery charger connected to an AC source; therefore,

the battery charger will be located at the staging area or in town.

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2. Layout

Preparing the Equipment

►Shock-mounted rack for PC, displays, servers, network devices, output

devices, and so on

►Thermal plotter or equivalent

►Desk, chairs, small refrigerator, and coffeepot

►Computer, monitors, keyboard, mice, and so on

►External interfaces for installing and testing

●Safety equipment (vests, hard hats, and so on)

●Source controllers/Source Interface Unit (SIU)

●Any other third-party equipment

●Any other shot-related equipment

●Two-way radios

2.3 Preparing the Equipment

Ensure that the central recording system has the latest software available installed

(see in the RT 1000 Release Notes).

Ensure that the ground equipment has the latest firmware available installed (see

in the RT 1000 Release Notes).

Ensure that the industry standard best practices are followed for securing the

equipment for transport.

2.4 Setting Up the Central Recording System

You can prepare the Central Recording System (CRS) hardware and software while

the ground equipment is being placed in the field.

Set up the computer and peripheral equipment in the central recording system

truck or trailer.

2.4.1 Setting up the Computer

Set up the CRS computer according to the instructions in the RT 1000 Installation

Guide.

2.4.2 Connecting to the Source Controller

This section describes how to connect a source controller or Source Interface Unit

(SIU) to the CRS. This release uses a Pelton Vib Pro™ source encoder/decoder.

See “Central Recording Truck Components” on page 33 for an illustration of the

connected components.

You must configure the following items on the Pelton Vib Pro:

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Interface card jumpers

●Isolated remote start (J3, J4)

●Negative-edge timebreak (J5, J6)

Menu settings

●Start Delay = 1000

●TimeBrk Act = LOW

●Make a note of the VibratorID. It must be entered as a parameter in the

CSS. (MAIN MENU → 1. JOB PROFILE → 7. VibratorID)

To connect and configure the Pelton Vib Pro:

1Prerequisites:

●The central recording system computer is installed

●The CSS software is running

●The Vib Pro is powered down

2Open the back of the Vib Pro and remove the interface card. Use proper anti-

static precautions.Refer to the Pelton documentation as necessary.

NOTE

Detailed instructions on using the Pelton Vib Pro are beyond the scope

of this document.

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Figure 2–1 Pelton Vib Pro Interface Card in Slot

Figure 2–2 Pelton Vib Pro Interface Card

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3Connect the Timebreak and Remote Start jumpers as shown in the following

figure:

Figure 2–3 Pelton Vib Pro Interface Card Assembly Drawing

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4Slide the interface card into the Pelton Vib Pro and close the case.

5Connect the Pelton analog output (JF: 27-pin connector) to the WRU’s analog

input (geophone connector) as shown in the following figures:

Figure 2–4 Pelton Vib Pro Jumpers

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Figure 2–5 Pelton Analog Output Connection

Figure 2–6 BSU Analog Input Connection

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6Connect the Pelton Vib Pro JE Connector to the WRU analog input (geophone

connector).

7Power on the Pelton Vib Pro.

8Set TimeBrk Act=LOW

(Start → Menu (B) → MORE → 15. HARDWARE SETUP → 1. TimeBrk Act :

HIGH).

9Set the Start Delay=1000

(Start → Menu (B) → MORE → 10. RADIO → 11. StartDelay : 01000).

Figure 2–7 Pelton Vib Pro TimeBrk Act

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2.4.3 Source Interface Cables

The following table and figure show the cable used to connect the Pelton Vib Pro to

the BSU and WRU.

Figure 2–8 Pelton Vib Pro StartDelay

Table 2–1 PELTON SOURCE CONTROL (60-0015) Cable Pin List

Signal Name Wire Color 27-Pin

Connector RJ45 Plug 18-Pin

Connector 2-Pin

Connector

TX+ WHT/ORG *

(WHT/GRN) R1——

TX- ORG *

(GRN) P 2 — —

RX+ WHT/GRN *

(WHT/ORG) N3——

RX- GRN *

(ORG) M 6 — —

5V EXTERNAL NON ISO

START BLU B — J —

EXTERNAL START RETURN GRN A — K —

5V TRIGGER IN 1 BRN K — G —

TRIGGER 1 RETURN WHT X — H —

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PWR WHT/BLU

(WHT/BLU) b5——

PWR BLU

(BLU) c 4 — —

GND WHT/BRN

(WHT/BRN) a7——

GND BRN

(BRN) d 8 — —

INPUT + RED — — — N

INPUT - BLU — — — U or A

WHT = White, ORG = Orange, GRN = Green, BLU = Blue, BRN = Brown, BLK= Black, YEL = Yellow

* Connect per Pin Numbers

Wire colors in parenthesis are for Ethernet cable wired per T-586A standard.

Table 2–1 PELTON SOURCE CONTROL (60-0015) Cable Pin List (cont.)

Signal Name Wire Color 27-Pin

Connector RJ45 Plug 18-Pin

Connector 2-Pin

Connector

Figure 2–9 PELTON SOURCE CONTROL (60-0015) Cable

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2.4.4 Trigger Pin-Outs

The following tables show the signals on each pin for the three possible cables

used to connect a trigger to the CSS computer:

The following cable (60-0004) has not yet been implemented.

Table 2–2 BSU DATA-POWER (60-0007) Cable Pin List

Signal Name Wire Color 27-Pin

Connector Twisted

Pair

TX+ WHT/ORG *

(WHT/GRN) R

Twisted Pair

TX- ORG *

(GRN) P

RX+ WHT/GRN *

(WHT/ORG) N

Twisted Pair

RX- GRN *

(ORG) M

5V EXTERNAL NON ISO START RED B

Twisted Pair

EXTERNAL START RETURN BLK A

EXT START ISO OUT BLU E

Twisted Pair

EXT START ISO RETURN BLK U

5V TRIGGER IN 1 RED K

Twisted Pair

TRIGGER 1 RETURN WHT X

PWR RED b

PWR RED c

GND BLK a

GND BLK d

WHT = White, ORG = Orange, GRN = Green, BLU = Blue, BRN = Brown, BLK= Black,

YEL = Yellow

* Connect per Pin Numbers

Wire colors in parenthesis are for Ethernet cable wired per T-586A standard.

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Table 2–3 SIU Source Control (60-0004) Cable Pin List

Signal Name Wire Color 27-Pin

Connector

5V0 EXTERNAL START RED B

EXT. START RETURN BLK A

RS232 TX OUT WHT C

RX/TX RETURNS BLK S

RS232 RX IN GRN D

RX/TX RETURNS BLK T

EXT START ISO OUT BLU E

EXT START ISO RETURN BLK U

GND DIG (JUMPTRACK NO) YEL F

GND DIG (JUMPTRACK NO) BLK G

5V0 TRIGGER IN 3 BRN H

TRIGGER RETURN BLK V

5V0 TRIGGER IN 2 ORG J

TRIGGER RETURN BLK W

5V0 TRIGGER IN 1 RED K

TRIGGER RETURN WHT X

——L

TX+ WHT/ORG*

(WHT/GRN) R

TXN ORG*

(GRN/WHT) P

RX+ WHT/GRN*

(WHT/ORG) N

RXY GRN*

(ORG/WHT) M

— — Y

——Z

PWR RED c

PWR RED b

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The following cable (60-0012) has not yet been implemented.

GND BLK a

GND BLK d

WHT = White, ORG = Orange, GRN = Green, BLU = Blue, BRN = Brown, BLK=

Black, YEL = Yellow

* Connect per Pin Numbers

Wire colors in parenthesis are for Ethernet cable wired per T-586A standard.

Table 2–4 BSU at Recording Truck (60-0012) Cable Pin List

Signal Name Wire Color 27-Pin

Connector

TX+ WHT/ORG *

(WHT/GRN) R

TX- ORG *

(GRN/WHT) P

RX+ WHT/GRN *

(WHT/ORG) N

RX- GRN *

(ORG/WHT) M

PWR WHT/BLU

(WHT/BLU) b

PWR BLU

(BLU) c

GND WHT/BRN

(WHT/BRN) a

GND BRN

(BRN) d

Free Leads

5V EXTERNAL NON ISO START BLU B

RETURN EXTERNAL NON ISO START GRN A

5V TRIGGER IN 1 BRN K

TRIGGER 1 RETURN WHT X

Table 2–3 SIU Source Control (60-0004) Cable Pin List (cont.)

Signal Name Wire Color 27-Pin

Connector

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2.5 Laying Out the Equipment

You can lay out the ground equipment while the central recording system

hardware and software is being prepared.

The WRU is shown in the following figure:

The BSU is shown in the following figure:

An example geophone is shown in the following figure

2.5.1 Prerequisites

You can attach the batteries, antennas, and geophones to the ground equipment

prior to going into to the field, or as you place each unit. If you are assembling as

you place the units, ensure that you have sufficient quantities for each unit, plus a

few spares.

The RT 1000 shall be used with only the supplied antennas (Table A–1 Antenna

Specifications, on page 90) attached to the WRU with an integrated type N male

connector.

The RT 1000 antennas shall be installed and handled by professionals

specifically designated for this purpose.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Wireless Seismic, Inc. can

void the users’s authority to operate the equipment.

WHT = White, ORG = Orange, GRN = Green, BLU = Blue, BRN = Brown, BLK= Black,

YEL = Yellow

* Connect per Pin Numbers

Wire colors in parenthesis are for Ethernet cable wired per T-586A standard.

Table 2–4 BSU at Recording Truck (60-0012) Cable Pin List (cont.)

Signal Name Wire Color 27-Pin

Connector

Illustration TBD

Figure 2–10 WRU

Illustration TBD

Figure 2–11 BSU

Illustration TBD

Figure 2–12 Geophone

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2.5.2 Assembling the Ground Equipment

This section describes the process to assemble the ground equipment prior to

deployment.

To assemble the ground equipment:

1Gather the equipment:

●WRU or BSU

●Antenna

●Geophone

●Batteries

2Gather any special tools:

●Optional: Nylon grip pliers

●Optional: Loctite® 222

3Attach one or more batteries to the WRU.

●Press the battery into the connector.

●Flip the bail over the molded area on the end of the battery.

●Press the lever until the catch snaps to lock it in place.

WARNING

In order to comply with FCC radio frequency (RF) exposure

requirements, the RT 1000 units must be installed so that a minimum

separation distance of 20 cm is maintained between the antenna(s) and

all persons at all times during normal operation.

WARNING

AVERTISSE

MENT

Afin de se conformer aux normes de la FCC en matière d'exposition aux

radiofréquences (RF), les unités RT 1000 doivent être installées de

manière à garder en permanence une distance minimale de 20 cm entre

la ou les antennes et toute personne en mode de fonctionnement

normal.

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4Attach the geophone to the WRU.

Figure 2–13 Battery Latch

Figure 2–14 Installing the Battery

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5Attach the antenna to the WRU or BSU. Ensure that the antenna connection is

clean, and the antenna is snug and does not wobble.

2.5.3 Placing the WRU in the Field

This section describes the process to ready the ground equipment for interaction

with the central recording system (deployment).

To deploy the WRU:

1Prerequisites:

●The WRU is assembled with battery, geophone, and antenna

Figure 2–15 Installing the

Geophone

TBD

Figure 2–16 Installing the Antenna

TIP

When determining which antenna to use (5 dBi, 7 dBi, 9dBi), consider

the distance between WRUs, and how much vegetation is in the area.

For distances of 10 m to 30 m, use a 5 dBi antenna.

Distances of 30 m or greater, use a 7 dBi antenna.

For sudden elevation changes, such as cliffs, use a 2 dBi or 5 dBi

antenna.

In special situations such as tall grass and dense vegetation, or

distances of 55 m or greater, use a 9 dBi antenna.

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2Pick up the WRU and point the geophone connector end towards the ground as

shown in the following figure. After a few seconds, all of the LEDs illuminate:

3Place the unit flat on the ground as shown in the following figure:

NOTE

If you are using a WRU as a Repeater, the deployment instructions are

the same, except a geophone is not required. Repeaters are added to

the line segment in the Spread Manager. See the RT 1000 Operator

Guide for more information.

If a geophone is not connected, you can skip the geophone test. See

“D. LED Indicators” on page 100 for more information on skipping the

test and the relevant LED status indicators.

Figure 2–17 Power on the

Unit

Figure 2–18 Place the Unit

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4The unit will begin a series of internal and external tests. The LEDs on the top

of the unit indicate the current test and whether the unit passes or fails each

test.

2.5.4 Placing the BSU in the Field

The BSU is part of the backhaul configuration. See “3. Backhaul” on page 31 for

more information.

NOTE

See “D. LED Indicators” on page 100 for an explanation of the LED

status and error conditions.

If a WRU self test fails, the WRU will continue to the next test.

You can skip a self-test by tipping the WRU geophone down and then

returning it to the upright position (flat on the ground).

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3. Backhaul

3.1 Overview

In network communications, the backhaul is the part of the network that

contains the links and equipment between the core network and the sub

networks.

Wireless mesh networking is a method where each radio node in the network

captures and disseminates its own data as well as serves as a relay for other

radio nodes in the network sending data along a path, hopping from one node

to the next.

Power over Ethernet (PoE) is a technology that passes electrical power along

an Ethernet cable. PoE is used where DC power is not available and USB

unsuitable. Power can be supplied at the end of a network span or somewhere

in the middle. PoE switches supply power at the end of a span. PoE injectors

supply power somewhere between the PoE switch and the powered device.

They inject power and do not affect the data.

The RT 1000 Central Recording System is a fully connected mesh network of

Wireless Remote Units (WRUs) that communicate in a relay pattern (bucket-

brigade or string-of-pearls) with a Line Tap Unit (LTU) on the 2.4 GHz

Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) radio band.

The LTU is composed of the following:

Base Station Unit (BSU)

Power over Ethernet (PoE)

24 Ah DC Battery or Power Supply

Cables

Mast, mast base, and guy-wires

5.8 GHz backhaul radios

Antennas

CAUTION

Ensure that the PoE box is placed on the ground, or that a grounding

cable is attached to avoid causing damage to the internal electronics

during use.

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Overview

The LTU communicates by way of the BSU with the Central Software System (CSS)

computer in the central recording truck along a backhaul on the 5.8 GHz ISM radio

band. Some smaller systems may not require a backhaul.

The Central Software System (CSS) communicates with the field units via the

backhaul radios. The backhaul radios act as access points for the BSUs.

The following figure illustrates the possible LTU components:

Figure 3–1 Possible LTU Components

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Overview

The following figure illustrates the central recording truck components:

The following figure illustrates the components and data flow for a four-line,

single-backhaul line with two root nodes example:

Figure 3–2 Central Recording Truck Components

NOTE

There can be from one to three WRUs in the Recording Truck as part of

the SIU.

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Figure 3–3 Single Backhaul Data Direction

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Backhaul Components

3.2 Backhaul Components

The backhaul components are either remote backhaul components or central

backhaul components. Remote components are the components that are not

physically located next to the recording truck. Central components are physically

located at the recording truck. Both remote and central backhauls are composed of

the following:

Base Station Unit (BSU) Kit

Antenna

Radio Kit

Mast Kit

The following figure shows the backhaul components packed for transport:

3.2.1 BSU Components

The following table lists the BSU kit components:

3.2.1.1 BSU

The Base Station Unit (BSU) is shown in the following figure:

TBD

Figure 3–4 Backhaul Components Packed for Transport

Table 3–1 Base Station Unit Kit

Remote Backhaul Components Central Backhaul Components

Item Reference Item Reference

BSU (10-0009) “BSU” on page

35 BSU (10-0009) “BSU” on page

PoE Switch Unit (10-0012) “PoE Switch

Unit” on page

PoE Switch Unit (10-0012) “PoE Switch

Unit” on page

Battery (10-0015) “Battery and

Power Supply”

on page 37

Power Supply, 24 V (75-0017) “Battery and

Power Supply”

on page 37

Cable Assembly, BSU-to-PoE

Switch (60-0008) “Cables” on

page 38 Cable Assembly, BSU at truck

(60-0012) “Cables” on

page 38

Cable, PoE Switch-to-Battery

(60-0011) “Cables” on

page 38 Cable, Power Supply-to-PoE

(# TBD) “Cables” on

page 38

Ethernet Cable, 25 ft (65-

0046) “Cables” on

page 38

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Backhaul Components

Before the Central Software System can communicate with the BSU, you must set

up the backhaul.

3.2.1.2 PoE Switch Unit

Power over Ethernet (PoE) is a technology that passes electrical power along an

Ethernet cable. PoE is used where DC power is not available and USB unsuitable.

Power can be supplied at the end of a network span or somewhere in the middle.

PoE switches supply power at the end of a span. PoE injectors supply power

somewhere between the PoE switch and the powered device. They inject power

and do not affect the data.

The PoE is shown in the following figure:

Figure 3–5 Base Station Unit (BSU)

NOTE

See “D. LED Indicators” on page 100 for an explanation of the LED

status and error conditions.

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Backhaul Components

3.2.1.3 Battery and Power Supply

Power is supplied to the LTU components by way of a 24 Ah DC battery or power

supply.

Wireless Seismic, Inc. recommends using a protective battery case as shown in

the following figure:

Figure 3–6 PoE

TIP

The backhaul power requirements vary depending on the hardware in

use and period of use. For example, you may be using one or two

radios. Supply enough power to ensure there is enough power for the

entire duration of the time you are using the backhaul.

A 24 Ah battery is adequate if a recharged battery is installed for every

12 hours of use.

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Backhaul Components

3.2.1.4 Cables

The following cables are used in the backhaul:

BSU-to-PoE Switch 27-pin to RJ45 (60-0008)

BSU at Recording Truck 27-pin to RJ45 (60-0012)

PoE Switch-to-Battery 2-pin to 2-pin (60-0011)

Power Supply-to-PoE (# TBD)

Ethernet Cable, 25 ft (65-0046)

TBD – Fiber Optic Cable

To ensure a protected connection, be sure to use an Ethernet cable with a

protective shell (65-0051) when connecting Ethernet cables to the PoE. An

example is shown in the following figure:

Figure 3–7 Protective Battery

Case

Figure 3–8 Protective Ethernet

Connector

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3.2.2 Antennas

The following table lists the supported antennas for the BSUs and the WRUs. The

remote and central backhauls use the same antennas:

The Fluidmesh radios have built-in antennas (see “Radio Kit Components” on page

39 for details).

There is an auto-power-leveling feature built into the firmware. It works in

conjunction with the RSSI parameters to keep the power at a defined level.

3.2.3 Radio Kit Components

The following table lists the Radio Kit components:

Refer to the Fluidmesh datasheet for FCC information and other technical

specifications on the FM1100 and FM3100 radios. See one of the following

locations for details:

http://www.fluidmesh.com/press-room/product-literature/doc_details/160-

fluidmesh-mito-series

“C. Fluidmesh Radio Specifications” on page 94

The Fluidmesh radios can operate on at 4.9 GHz, and 5.1 - 5.8 GHz. The preferred

frequency is configured through a user interface (see “Configure the Radios” on

page 46 for instructions).

Table 3–2 Antenna Specifications

Model Frequency

(MHz) Gain Vertical

Bandwidth Weight Dimension

(Length x

Diameter)

WSI 65-0067 2400-2485 9 dbi 14° 0.8 lbs

0.5 kg 27 x 0.6 in

690 x 15 mm

WSI 6060-001-01 2400-2485 7 dBi 18° 0.6 lbs

0.3 kg 21 x 0.6 in

540 x 15 mm

WSI 65-0023 2400-2485 5 dBi 25º 0.5 lbs

0.2 kg 12 x 0.6 in

355 x 15 mm

WSI 65-0025 2400-2485 2 dBi @ 2.4 120° 1.6 oz

45.4 g 7.6 x 0.5 in

193 x 12.7 mm

Table 3–3 Radio Kit

Remote Backhaul Components Central Backhaul Components

Item Reference Item Reference

Radio, Fluidmesh® FM1100

(75-0014) “FM1100 Radio”

on page 40 Radio, Fluidmesh® FM3100

(75-0014) “FM1100 Radio”

on page 40

Software, Fluidmesh®

FM1100-30 (47-0006) “FM3100 Radio”

on page 41 Software, Fluidmesh®

FM3100-30 (47-00067) “FM3100 Radio”

on page 41

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Backhaul Components

Each radio is assigned a color that represents the channel assignment, allowing

field personnel to quickly orient the radios in the proper direction. An example is

shown in the following figure:

The Fluidmesh default IP address is 192.168.0.10.

3.2.3.1 FM1100 Radio

The FM1100 radio is used on the masts for the remote backhauls and is shown in

the following figure:

Figure 3–9 Channel Color Example

Figure 3–10 FM1100

Radio

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