RT 1000 Deployment Guide D ra ft September 14, 2011 R03.d Part Number: 90-0004 When Real-time Matters Wireless Seismic, Inc. 361 Centennial Parkway, Suite 230 Louisville, CO 80027 720.242.
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Table of Contents 1. Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 About this Guide . . . . . . . . Who Should Use this Guide. Related Documents . . . . . . Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents 4.2.4.2 Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2.4.3 Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2.4.4 Backpack Kit . . . . . . . . . 4.3 Configure the Radios . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3.1 Create a Private Network. . . . . 4.3.2 Setting NIC Priority. . . . . . . . . 4.3.3 Configure the Radio . . . . . . . . 4.3.4 Restore your Network Settings . 4.4 Setting up the Backhaul Equipment . 4.5 Installing Two Radios on the Mast . . 4.6 Removing the Backhaul Equipment. . 4.
Table of Contents 8. Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 8.1 Lithium Ion Battery Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 8.2 Lithium Ion Battery Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 8.3 BSU Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 A. Legal Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
List of Figures List of Figures BSU DATA-POWER Cable.................................................................. 15 SIU Source Control Cable ................................................................. 18 BSU at Recording Truck Cable........................................................... 20 WRU ............................................................................................. 20 BSU ..............................................................................................
List of Figures Walking the Mast to Vertical 2 ...........................................................63 Walking the Mast to Vertical 3 ...........................................................64 Securing the Guy Line to the Cleat.....................................................65 Tightening Guy Lines in Cleats...........................................................66 Wrapping Lines Around the Mast........................................................67 Securing Lines to Large Cleat ........
List of Tables List of Tables BSU DATA-POWER Cable Pin List....................................................... 13 SIU Source Control Cable Pin List ...................................................... 16 BSU at Recording Truck Cable Pin List................................................ 18 Base Station Unit Kit ....................................................................... 31 Antenna Specifications..................................................................... 35 Radio Kit...........
1 Overview 1.1 About this Guide This document provides information on how to deploy the RT 1000 in the field. ft 1.2 Who Should Use this Guide The following table describes the typical seismic data acquisition users. The expected users of this document are as follows: Crew (Layout/Troubleshooters) Technician (LTU) Bosses (Line Crew) D ra 1.
Overview Getting Help 361 Centennial Parkway, Suite 230 Louisville, CO 80027 (720) 242-9916 13100 Southwest Freeway, Suite 150 Sugar Land, TX 77478 (832) 532-5080 support@wirelessseismic.com D ra ft 10 RT 1000 v1.3 Deployment Guide © 2010-2011 Wireless Seismic, Inc. All rights reserved. R03.
2 Layout 2.1 Prerequisites ft This chapter describes how to prepare (mobilization) and layout (install) the ground electronics. In preparation for mobilization, define the following: Survey Backhaul plan D ra TBD 2.2 Getting Ready Collect all of the following: Please refer to “Antenna Specifications” on page 85 for the list of supported antennas. Use of accessories other than those specified in this document is not supported or warrantied.
Layout Getting Ready ► 5 dBi antenna ► 2 dBi antenna ● Geophones ● Batteries ● Dummy Batteries ● Battery Charging System ● Battery Charger Shelf (optional) ● Antenna Extenders ● Fiber Backhaul ● Tools ● Manuals ● Consumables ● Spares Mast Parts ► Base Parts ► Guy Lines ► Antennas ► Batteries D ra ft ► Cables ► Connectors The batteries (when fully discharged) require 8 hours of continuous charging in the battery charger connected to an AC source; therefore, the batter
Layout Preparing the 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. ft 2.
Layout Setting Up the Central Recording System Table 2–1 BSU DATA-POWER Cable Pin List (cont.
Layout D ra ft Setting Up the Central Recording System Figure 2–1 BSU DATA-POWER Cable The following cable has not yet been implemented. R03.d RT 1000 v1.3 Deployment Guide © 2010-2011 Wireless Seismic, Inc. All rights reserved.
Layout Setting Up the Central Recording System Table 2–2 SIU Source Control Cable Pin List Signal Name Wire Color 27-Pin Connector 16-Pin Connector RED B 1 EXT.
Layout Setting Up the Central Recording System Table 2–2 SIU Source Control Cable Pin List (cont.) Signal Name Wire Color 27-Pin Connector 16-Pin Connector WHT/GRN* (WHT/ORG) N 3 RXY GRN* (ORG/WHT) M 6 — — Y — — — Z — PWR RED c 1 PWR RED b 1 GND BLK a 2 GND ft RX+ BLK d 2 D ra 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.
Layout D ra ft Setting Up the Central Recording System Figure 2–2 SIU Source Control Cable The following cable has not yet been implemented. Table 2–3 BSU at Recording Truck Cable Pin List Signal Name 18 Wire Color 27-Pin Connector RJ45 Connector TX+ WHT/ORG * (WHT/GRN) R 1 TX- ORG * (GRN/WHT) P 2 RX+ WHT/GRN * (WHT/ORG) N 3 RT 1000 v1.3 Deployment Guide © 2010-2011 Wireless Seismic, Inc. All rights reserved. R03.
Layout Setting Up the Central Recording System Table 2–3 BSU at Recording Truck Cable Pin List (cont.
Layout D ra ft Laying Out the Equipment Figure 2–3 BSU at Recording Truck Cable 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: Illustration TBD Figure 2–4 WRU The BSU is shown in the following figure: Illustration TBD Figure 2–5 BSU An example geophone is shown in the following figure Illustration TBD Figure 2–6 Geophone 20 RT 1000 v1.
Layout Laying Out the Equipment 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 85) attached to the WRU with an integrated type N male connector.
Layout ft Laying Out the Equipment D ra Figure 2–7 Battery Latch Figure 2–8 Installing the Battery 4 22 Attach the geophone to the WRU. RT 1000 v1.3 Deployment Guide © 2010-2011 Wireless Seismic, Inc. All rights reserved. R03.
Layout Laying Out the Equipment Figure 2–9 Installing the Geophone Attach the antenna (use Loctite 222) to the WRU or BSU using nylon grip pliers. TBD ft 5 D ra Figure 2–10 Installing the Antenna When determining which antenna to use (5 dBi, 7 dBi, 9dBi), consider the distance between WRUs, and how much vegetation is in the area. TIP For distances of 10 m to 30 m, use a 5 dBi antenna. Distances of 30 m or greater, use a 7 dBi or 9dBi antenna.
Layout Laying Out the Equipment If you are using a WRU as a Repeater, the deployment instructions are the same, except a geophone is not required. NOTE If a geophone is not connected, you can skip the geophone test. See “LED Indicators” on page 93 for more information on skipping the test and the relevant LED status indicators. Pick up the WRU and point the geophone connector end towards the ground as shown in the following figure.
Layout Laying Out the Equipment 4 NOTE The 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. See “LED Indicators” on page 93 for an explanation of the LED status and error conditions. 2.5.4 Placing the BSU in the Field D ra ft The BSU is part of the backhaul configuration. See “Backhaul” on page 27 for more information. R03.d RT 1000 v1.
3 Software 3.1 Overview ft For this release, your computer hardware and ground electronics comes with all software installed. 3.2 Installing the Software D ra TBD 3.3 Upgrading the Software TBD 3.4 Upgrading the Firmware TBD RT 1000 v1.3 26 © 2010-2011 Wireless Seismic, Inc. All rights reserved. Deployment Guide R03.
4 Backhaul 4.1 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. ft 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.
Backhaul Overview D ra ft The following figure illustrates the possible LTU components: Figure 4–1 Possible LTU Components 28 RT 1000 v1.3 Deployment Guide © 2010-2011 Wireless Seismic, Inc. All rights reserved. R03.
Backhaul Overview D ra ft The following figure illustrates the central recording truck components: Figure 4–2 Central Recording Truck Components NOTE There can be from one to three WRUs in the Recording Truck as part of the SIU. The following figure illustrates the components and data flow for a four-line, single-backhaul line with two root nodes example: R03.d RT 1000 v1.3 Deployment Guide © 2010-2011 Wireless Seismic, Inc. All rights reserved.
Backhaul D ra ft Overview Figure 4–3 Single Backhaul Data Direction 30 RT 1000 v1.3 Deployment Guide © 2010-2011 Wireless Seismic, Inc. All rights reserved. R03.
Backhaul Backhaul Components 4.2 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.
Backhaul ft Backhaul Components D ra Figure 4–5 Base Station Unit (BSU) Before the Central Software System can communicate with the BSU, you must set up the backhaul. NOTE See “LED Indicators” on page 93 for an explanation of the LED status and error conditions. 4.2.1.2 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.
Backhaul D ra ft Backhaul Components Figure 4–6 PoE 4.2.1.3 Battery and Power Supply Power is supplied to the LTU components by way of a 24 Ah DC battery or power supply. 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.
Backhaul Backhaul Components 4.2.1.4 Cables ft Figure 4–7 Protective Battery Case The following cables are used in the backhaul: BSU-to-PoE Switch 27-pin to RJ45 BSU at Recording Truck 27-pin to RJ45 PoE Switch-to-Battery 2-pin to 2-pin Power Supply-to-PoE Ethernet Cable, 25 ft TBD – Fiber Optic Cable D ra To ensure a protected connection, be sure to use an Ethernet cable with a protective shell when connecting Ethernet cables to the PoE.
Backhaul Backhaul Components 4.2.2 Antennas The following table lists the supported antennas for the BSUs and the WRUs. The remote and central backhauls use the same antennas: Table 4–2 Antenna Specifications Frequency (MHz) Model Gain Vertical Bandwidth Weight Dimension (Length x Diameter) 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.
Backhaul Backhaul Components 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 43 for instructions). D ra ft 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: Figure 4–9 Channel Color Example The Fluidmesh default IP address is 192.168.0.10.
Backhaul Backhaul Components 4.2.3.1 FM1100 Radio ft The FM1100 radio is used on the masts for the remote backhauls and is shown in the following figure: D ra Figure 4–10 FM1100 Radio 4.2.3.2 FM3100 Radio The FM3100 is used on the masts for the central backhaul unit and is shown in the following figure: Figure 4–11 FM3100 Radio R03.d RT 1000 v1.3 Deployment Guide © 2010-2011 Wireless Seismic, Inc. All rights reserved.
Backhaul Backhaul Components 4.2.4 Mast Kit Components The following table lists the Mast Kit components.
Backhaul Backhaul Components 4.2.4.1 Mast Lightweight, telescoping backhaul masts are used to elevate the backhaul components above obstructions and to enable radio communications to accommodate typical cross-line distances. The mast can be installed by a single person. The following figures show the mast components: D ra TBD ft Figure 4–12 Mast Figure 4–13 Electronics Carrier 4.2.4.
Backhaul Backhaul Components The following figures show the base that utilizes guy-wires: D ra ft Figure 4–14 Base 40 RT 1000 v1.3 Deployment Guide © 2010-2011 Wireless Seismic, Inc. All rights reserved. R03.
Backhaul Backhaul Components D ra ft The following figure shows the assembled mast with the BSU in the foreground: Figure 4–15 Assembled Backhaul Mast The following figure shows the base that uses a weighted system. This base is optimal in urban or rocky environments: R03.d RT 1000 v1.3 Deployment Guide © 2010-2011 Wireless Seismic, Inc. All rights reserved.
Backhaul D ra ft Backhaul Components Figure 4–16 Base (70-0070) 4.2.4.3 Bag The antenna mast bag is a rip stop nylon yellow bag, 11 inches x 70 inches with a handle and draw string at one end (see Figure 4–4 Backhaul Components Packed for Transport on page 31). 4.2.4.4 Backpack Kit The backpack is used to carry all of the equipment needed to install the mast and radios, and may also be use to carry the BSU.
Backhaul Configure the Radios 4.3 Configure the Radios The FMQuadro™ Web Interface is used to configure the radio channels. The radio licenses are pre-configured by Wireless Seismic, Inc. This section describes how to connect the radios to a computer and configure them. The expected configuration in the RT 1000 system is as follows: NOTE FM1100 = mesh point (remote backhaul) FM3100 = mesh end (central backhaul) Check the radios before connecting them to any switch. 4.3.
Backhaul ft Configure the Radios Figure 4–17 Fluidmesh Radio Private Network Verify that the radio powers up.
Backhaul D ra ft Configure the Radios Figure 4–18 Control Panel, Network and Internet 8 R03.d Select Network and Sharing Center. RT 1000 v1.3 Deployment Guide © 2010-2011 Wireless Seismic, Inc. All rights reserved.
Backhaul D ra ft Configure the Radios Figure 4–19 Control Panel, Network and Sharing Center 9 46 In the left pane, select Change adapter settings. RT 1000 v1.3 Deployment Guide © 2010-2011 Wireless Seismic, Inc. All rights reserved. R03.
Backhaul D ra ft Configure the Radios Figure 4–20 Control Panel, Change Adapter Settings 10 Right-click Local Area Connection and select Properties. The Properties window opens. R03.d RT 1000 v1.3 Deployment Guide © 2010-2011 Wireless Seismic, Inc. All rights reserved.
Backhaul ft Configure the Radios Figure 4–21 Control Panel, LAN Properties D ra 11 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IP v4) and click Properties. 48 RT 1000 v1.3 Deployment Guide © 2010-2011 Wireless Seismic, Inc. All rights reserved. R03.
Backhaul D ra ft Configure the Radios Figure 4–22 Control Panel, Networking Properties 12 Select Use the following IP address. R03.d RT 1000 v1.3 Deployment Guide © 2010-2011 Wireless Seismic, Inc. All rights reserved.
Backhaul D ra ft Configure the Radios Figure 4–23 Control Panel, IP Address 13 Enter the following: 50 ● IP address: 192.168.0.100 (this number does not have to be 100, just something other than 10, and a number between 1 and 255) ● Netmask:255.255.255.0 RT 1000 v1.3 Deployment Guide © 2010-2011 Wireless Seismic, Inc. All rights reserved. R03.
Backhaul Configure the Radios If the radio already has an IP address, you will need to enter different numbers. For example: NOTE Radio IP address: 10.101.0.22 Computer IP address: 10.168.0.100 Subnet Mask: 255.0.0.0 You may need to disable and enable (right-click) the LAN connection if it displays Network cable unplugged in the Network Connections window. If the radio gets reset, the default IP address is 192.168.0.10. 15 Click Close. ft 14 Click OK. 4.3.
Backhaul Configure the Radios Figure 4–24 Advanced Network Settings Menu Select Local Area Connection and then click the up arrow repeatedly until Local Area Connection is the first item. D ra ft 7 Figure 4–25 LAN Hierarchy 52 RT 1000 v1.3 Deployment Guide © 2010-2011 Wireless Seismic, Inc. All rights reserved. R03.
Backhaul Configure the Radios 8 Click OK. 4.3.3 Configure the Radio Configure the radios by logging into the software located on the radio. FM1100s are configured as mesh points, and FM3100s are configured as mesh ends. To configure the radio: → Windows computer 1 On the computer, point a browser to the following URL: ft http://192.168.0.10 If the radio has an IP address other than the default IP address, you will need to enter that number. For example, 10.101.0.22.
Backhaul D ra ft Configure the Radios Figure 4–27 Radio Home Window, Mesh End 54 4 Click I Agree to accept the licence agreement if prompted. 5 Click Wizard. 6 Select or enter the following: ● Mode – Mesh Point (FM1100), Mesh End (FM3100) ● IP Address – Use next class A address available (10.2.0.1 - 10.2.0.255) ● Netmask – 255.0.0.0 ● Default Gateway – Leave blank (FM3100), not shown (FM1100)\ RT 1000 v1.3 Deployment Guide © 2010-2011 Wireless Seismic, Inc. All rights reserved. R03.
Backhaul D ra ft Configure the Radios Figure 4–28 Fluidmesh MeshWizard Interface 7 Click Next. 8 Select one of the following frequencies (see Figure 4–9 Channel Color Example on page 36): 9 ● Channel 1 = 5745 MHz (Yellow label) ● Channel 2 = 5805 MHz (Blue label) ● Channel 3 = 5180 MHz (Red label) ● Channel 4 = 5785 MHz (Green label) Click Next. 10 Verify the settings. Click Save&Reboot. R03.d RT 1000 v1.3 Deployment Guide © 2010-2011 Wireless Seismic, Inc. All rights reserved.
Backhaul Setting up the Backhaul Equipment 11 FM1100 only: Click Power Over Ethernet in the left pane. This option allows the LAN 2 port on the radio to deliver passive PoE to a second FM1100 on the mast using one short Ethernet cable. 12 FM1100 only: Click Enable. 4.3.4 Restore your Network Settings When have finished configuring all of your radios, restore your network settings as described in this section. To restore network settings: → Windows computer 1 Click the Windows Start icon.
Backhaul D ra ft Setting up the Backhaul Equipment Figure 4–29 Unpacking the Backhaul Equipment 6 R03.d Secure the base with at least 2 nails. RT 1000 v1.3 Deployment Guide © 2010-2011 Wireless Seismic, Inc. All rights reserved.
Backhaul D ra ft Setting up the Backhaul Equipment Figure 4–30 Securing the Base 7 58 Insert the mast into the base collar, extend and secure each section of the mast at the mark on each section. RT 1000 v1.3 Deployment Guide © 2010-2011 Wireless Seismic, Inc. All rights reserved. R03.
Backhaul D ra ft Setting up the Backhaul Equipment Figure 4–31 Inserting the Mast into the Base and Extending the Mast 8 Insert the electronics carrier with guy line collar into the top of the mast. Figure 4–32 Inserting the Electronics Carrier into the Mast R03.d RT 1000 v1.3 Deployment Guide © 2010-2011 Wireless Seismic, Inc. All rights reserved.
Backhaul Setting up the Backhaul Equipment Secure each guy line to the mast base at the loop in the guy line. Markings on the ropes indicate the recommended distance for the stakes and the lines on the base show the direction for the guy lines. D ra ft 9 Figure 4–33 Securing Guy Line to Base 10 Hammer guy line stakes into ground and secure guy lines at the indicated marks. 60 RT 1000 v1.3 Deployment Guide © 2010-2011 Wireless Seismic, Inc. All rights reserved. R03.
