FireFly Field Station Unit (FSU) User Guide
Table of Contents Overview: Field Station Unit (FSU) ................................................................................... 3 About Field Station Unit (FSU)..................................................................................... 3 Regulatory and Safety Guidelines .................................................................................. 3 Type Approval ...............................................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Licensing......................
Overview: Field Station Unit (FSU) About Field Station Unit (FSU) The FSU is a battery-powered device with RF radio, GPS, Bluetooth, Ethernet and solidstate memory designed to record seismic data. A central station computer (CSC) controls FSU operations. The FSU records data sent from a seismic sensor and then downloads the data to a data transcription system. The FSU is deployed in the field and is intended for use by properly trained seismic field personnel.
NOTE: In order for the equipment to work, the antenna must be professionally installed. In United States, for the 217 – 220 MHz band, the maximum antenna height above average terrain (HAAT) is 152 meters (500 feet). Improper installation could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Certification Certification, covers technical parameters of the equipment related to emissions that can cause interference.
Licensing Many countries require that the operator of a radio, or radio modem, obtain a license prior to operating the radio, or radio modem. Some do not. Consult your local communications governing agency for licensing information. Obtaining an operator’s permit or license for the Firefly FSU for the location or country-of-use is the responsibility of the end user. Before operating this radio modem, you are legally required to obtain frequency licenses as required by the country-of-use.
Figure 2. FCC ID Label Location: FSU Radio Input/Output, Inc.
Deploying and Operating the FSU Before you begin Deploy the FSU by placing it on the ground. Bringing up the FSU 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Turn on the CSC and C/RU hardware. Execute the Firefly software on CSC. Turn on the FSU by swiping a magnet over it. Turn on the NavTool and execute the NavTool software. From the NavTool software, initiate deployment of the FSU by entering the necessary parameters. In the FireFly software, open the Deployment domain view. The FSU should be on the list.
