Refraction Technology 130-01 User manual

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130-01 Operations
Startup
10/30/2008

CPU2.9.1
ThisREFTEKmanualprovidesstartupandbasicoperatingproceduresforthe130‐01anditsrelated
familyofproducts.Internalcabledrawingsarealsoprovidedalongwithguidelinesforinitial
communicationandinstallation.

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Copyright© 2008 Refraction Technology, Inc.
All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced,
copied or transmitted in any form outside the approved recipient’s
organization without written permission from Refraction Technology
Inc.
Printed in USA.
Refraction Technology
1600 Tenth Street
Suite A
Plano, Texas 75074
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.reftek.com

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About this manual:
This 130-01 Startup manual provides a detailed overview of the command
line operations and setup of the 130-01. It covers the following broad
operational topics:
Overview
Connections
Operation with PFC
Port Settings and Power Considerations
Modem Setup
Periodic Maintenance
Logfile Example

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Revision History:
Revision Date Reason for change Pages
0.1 03/14/08 Initial release All
A 10/26/04 Update to new format All
B 03/01/05 Update to new A/D and Case All
C 06/30/06 Update SM sections All
D 01/09/07 Updated for new PFC version All
E 04/08/08 Converted to WORD templates All
CF Card Replacement:
Due to the large variability of CF cards available on the world market and
the resulting problems with compatibility due to memory layout, signal
structuring and power requirements, Refraction Technology cannot
guarantee a CF card will work in a REFTEK data recorder unless it is sold
through REFTEK itself. REFTEK 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 REFTEK may work at one temperature but not at another, or may fail
all together.

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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:
a. Reads the file.
b. DELETES the file.
c. Re-programs the internal flash memory.
Note: DO NOT DISTURB THE UNIT DURING THIS PROCESS.
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.

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(a) If you are at the 130 DAS:
1. Issue a Reset command from a PDA running PFC_130 or 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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Related Manuals:
130-01/3 System Documents Number PDF file
130-01 System Startup Doc-130-Ops 130_startup_01.pdf
PFC_130 Users Guide Doc-130-PFC Pfc_130.pdf
Data Utilities Users Guide Doc-DataUtils 130_utilities.pdf
Archive Utilities Doc-ArcUti ls arcutil.pdf
130 Theory of Operations Doc-130-Theory 130_theory. pdf
130 PFC Release Notes Doc-130-PFCRel 130_PFCRN.pdf
130 CPU Release Notes Doc-130-CPURel 130_CPURN.pdf
130 Command Reference Doc- 130-Cmd 130_command.pdf
130 Recording Format Doc-130-Record 130_record.pdf
130-GPS Manual Doc-GPS-Ops 130_gps. pdf
130-01 Board Documents Number PDF file
RT505 - A/D Board Doc-130-RT505 RT505r.pdf1
RT506 - CPU Board Doc-130-RT506 RT506r.pdf
RT520 - Lid Interconnect Board Doc-130-RT520 RT520r.pdf
RT526 – Micro Drive/Flash Board Doc-130-RT526 RT526rB01.pdf
RT527 - Sensor Control Board (Optional) Doc-130-RT527 RT527rB01.pdf
RT535 - Mass Memory Board (Optional) Doc-130-RT535 RT535rB01.pdf
Optional Manuals Number PDF file
SNDP Reference Guide Doc-SNDP-Ref SNDPRef.pdf
SNDP Installation and Users Guide Doc-SNDP-Install SNDPUser.pdf
RTPD Installation and Users Guide Doc-RTPD RTPD.pdf
RTP Protocol Doc-RTP RTP.pdf
RT_View Users Guide
(Part of Data Utilities)2Doc-RTView RTView.pdf
RTCC Command and Control Users Doc-RTCC RTCC.pdf
130 RTCC Release Notes* Doc-RTCCRel 130_RTCCRN.pdf
RT_Display Users Guide* Doc-RTDis RTDisplay.pdf
RTPMonitor Installation and Users Guide Doc-RTPMon RTPM.pdf
131A-02/3 3G Triaxial Accelerometer Doc-131A-02/3 131A023.pdf
131A-02/2 3G Biaxial Accelerometer Doc-131A-02/2 131A022.pdf
131A-01/3 4G Triaxial Accelerometer Doc-131A-01/3
131A013.pdf
131B-01/1 4G Unixial Accelerometer Doc-131B-01/1 131B011.pdf
1R = Revision level of 130 Board
2* = Programs are included in the optional REF TEK Command and Control Interface (RTI)

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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 by keeping you up to
date with our product updates.
If you would like to be notified of any REF TEK product
updates please spend a couple of minutes to register with
the REF TEK customer support team.
To register, either email to [email protected] giving us
your name and REF TEK product you currently have or fill
out our online registration form at
www.reftek.com/registration
Once we register your contact we will only send necessary
notifications via email. The same notifications will be
shown on our website’s www.reftek.com/support page
Thanks,
Your REF TEK support team

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Contents
1Overview ................................................................................................ 1
1.1Introduction............................................................................................... 1
1.2Specifications............................................................................................. 3
1.3Mating Connectors ...................................................................................... 4
1.4Purpose of the 130 Broadband Seismic Recorder ............................................. 5
1.5Standard Faceplate Connections.................................................................... 6
1.5.1Power connector.................................................................................... 6
1.5.2Control Connector (Serial)....................................................................... 7
1.5.3GPS Connector ...................................................................................... 7
1.5.4Net Connector ....................................................................................... 8
1.5.5Channel Input Connectors..................................................................... 10
1.5.6Channels 1-3 connector signals.............................................................. 11
1.5.7Channels 4-6 connector signals.............................................................. 12
1.6General Recorder Control Considerations.......................................................13
1.6.1General Recorder operation................................................................... 13
1.6.2Power Considerations ........................................................................... 15
1.7Port Settings & Modem Communications .......................................................16
1.7.1Control (Serial) Port ............................................................................. 16
1.7.2Serial PPP Port..................................................................................... 17
1.7.3NET Port............................................................................................. 17
1.8Hardware Modularity ..................................................................................18
1.9Frequently Asked Questions ........................................................................20
1.10Warranty Statement...................................................................................22
1.11Warranty/Non-Warranty Service ..................................................................23
1.12Static sensitive device protection .................................................................24
2Startup .................................................................................................25
2.1Getting started with your 130-01 DAS ..........................................................25
2.2Establishing Minimal Hardware Connections...................................................26
2.2.1Install the Compact Flash...................................................................... 27
2.2.2Power up the 130-01 DAS..................................................................... 28
2.3General GPS Operations..............................................................................29
2.4Using a PDA for configuration ......................................................................30
2.5Check the GPS Status: ...............................................................................31
2.6Example configuration Steps .......................................................................33
2.6.1Create a configuration with PFC ............................................................. 33
2.6.2Format the Compact Flash..................................................................... 35

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2.6.3Start Acquisition .................................................................................. 36
2.6.4Write Parameters to disk (WP)............................................................... 37
2.6.5Load Parameters from DAS Disk............................................................. 38
2.7Examples of 130 LCD Displays.....................................................................39
3Serial PPP Communication....................................................................41
3.1Overview..................................................................................................41
3.2Direct PPP Connection ................................................................................42
3.2.1PC Setup ............................................................................................ 42
3.2.2Adding Remote Access Services (RAS) .................................................... 46
3.2.3Start Remote Access Service (RAS) ........................................................ 51
3.3Modem PPP Connection...............................................................................53
3.3.1130-Modem ........................................................................................ 53
3.3.2DAS Setup.......................................................................................... 53
3.3.3Setting up the 130 to use the 130-Modem............................................... 54
3.4SLM Modem module...................................................................................55
3.4.1Modem features................................................................................... 55
3.5Modem configuration..................................................................................56
3.5.1PFC_130 Serial PPP.............................................................................. 56
3.5.2Data transfer through PPP real-time ....................................................... 58
3.6PC Communication Setup............................................................................59
3.6.1130 DAS modem communication............................................................ 59
3.6.2Install modem..................................................................................... 60
4Periodic Maintenance Operations .........................................................63
4.1Introduction..............................................................................................63
4.2Replacing the Compact Flash.......................................................................64
4.3Connector Assembly & Maintenance..............................................................67
4.4Periodic Maintenance checks........................................................................69
4.5Replace CPU Battery (130-01/3 and 130-01/6) ..............................................70
4.6Disassembly of the 130 for service ...............................................................71
4.6.1130-01 Bill of Materials......................................................................... 72
4.7Assembly of the 130...................................................................................76
4.8Sealing and pressure testing a 130-01 DAS ...................................................77
4.9Firmware update options.............................................................................78
4.9.1Download firmware from the FTP site...................................................... 78
4.9.2Firmware update process ...................................................................... 78
4.9.3Updating firmware from a Compact Flash™.............................................. 78
4.9.4Updating firmware using ftp .................................................................. 79
4.9.5Updating firmware at the 130-01 ........................................................... 79
4.9.6Updating firmware via telemetry mode.................................................... 80

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4.10To Test the 130 DAS Memory ......................................................................81
4.10.1Overview............................................................................................ 81
4.10.2Memory test process ............................................................................ 81
5Adding or replacing an RT527 ..............................................................83
5.1Overview..................................................................................................83
5.2Installation ...............................................................................................84
5.2.1Upgrade ............................................................................................. 86
5.2.2For a new installation:.......................................................................... 86
5.3RT527 Scope.............................................................................................88
5.3.1Channel Connector Signals.................................................................... 88
5.3.2Sensor Test Signals.............................................................................. 89
5.3.3Auxiliary Channels ............................................................................... 89
6Logfile Example....................................................................................91
6.1Timing examples .......................................................................................91
6.2System information....................................................................................95
6.3Acquisition Information...............................................................................98
6.4Disk Access Information............................................................................100

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Figure 1 130 Connectors ........................................................................................... 6
Figure 2 Compact Flash .......................................................................................... 27
Figure 3 LCD Display .............................................................................................. 28
Figure 4 PFC_130 Start........................................................................................... 30
Figure 5 PFC Control............................................................................................... 30
Figure 6 PFC Status................................................................................................ 30
Figure 7 PFC Load Status ........................................................................................ 30
Figure 8 GPS Mode................................................................................................. 32
Figure 9 PFC New Configuration ............................................................................... 33
Figure 10 New Configuration.................................................................................... 33
Figure 11 PFC Channels .......................................................................................... 34
Figure 12 Channel Details ....................................................................................... 34
Figure 13 Stream Details......................................................................................... 34
Figure 14 Format Disk ............................................................................................ 35
Figure 15 Set Acq Delay.......................................................................................... 36
Figure 16 Write (WP).............................................................................................. 37
Figure 17 Load (LP)................................................................................................ 38
Figure 18 Add Modem............................................................................................. 42
Figure 19 Have Disk - Modem.................................................................................. 43
Figure 20 Select Generic ......................................................................................... 43
Figure 21 Select Port.............................................................................................. 44
Figure 22 Modem Success....................................................................................... 44
Figure 23 Phone and Modem Options ........................................................................ 44
Figure 24 Modem Properties .................................................................................... 45
Figure 25 Control Panel........................................................................................... 46
Figure 26 Make New............................................................................................... 46
Figure 27 Incoming Connect.................................................................................... 47
Figure 28 Allow Incoming Virtual.............................................................................. 48
Figure 29 Add DAS User.......................................................................................... 48
Figure 30 Add User ................................................................................................ 49
Figure 31 Networking ............................................................................................. 50
Figure 32 Remote Access ........................................................................................ 50
Figure 33 Services ................................................................................................. 52
Figure 34 RAS started............................................................................................. 52
Figure 35 130 Modem............................................................................................. 53
Figure 36 PFC Control............................................................................................. 56
Figure 37 Assign Baud ............................................................................................ 56

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Figure 39 Modem Setup.......................................................................................... 57
Figure 38 Send Serial PPP ....................................................................................... 57
Figure 40 Send...................................................................................................... 58
Figure 41 Add Modem............................................................................................. 60
Figure 42 Phone and Modem Options ........................................................................ 60
Figure 43 Modem Option......................................................................................... 61
Figure 44 Detect Modem......................................................................................... 61
Figure 45 Installed Modem ...................................................................................... 61
Figure 46 New Modem ............................................................................................ 62
Figure 47 Modem Properties .................................................................................... 62
Figure 48 Handle drive............................................................................................ 65
Figure 49 Install Drive ............................................................................................ 65
Figure 50 Compact Flash......................................................................................... 66
Figure 51 PTO Connector ........................................................................................ 68
Figure 52 130-01 Boards Stack................................................................................ 69
Figure 53 130-01/3 Bill Of Materials.......................................................................... 72
Figure 54 Tighten Pattern........................................................................................ 76
Figure 55 RT527 SCB ............................................................................................. 83
Figure 56 Unbolt 130 Case ...................................................................................... 84
Figure 57 Remove 130 Top...................................................................................... 85
Figure 58 Stack Screws........................................................................................... 85
Figure 59 Install O-Ring.......................................................................................... 86
Figure 60 130-Exploded View.................................................................................. 87
Figure 61 Bolt Pattern............................................................................................ 87

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1Overview
1.1 Introduction
This section describes operations and maintenance requirements for the REF
TEK 130-01 Broadband Seismic Recorder. It includes the following:
An explanation of the general purpose of the 130 DAS units.
Standard faceplate connection functions, pin-out, and associated cables drawings.
General 130-01 DAS control considerations and operation.
Port settings and modem communications.
Hardware modularity.
Frequently Asked Questions about the 130-01.
WARNING: A 130 DAS is shipped pre-configured with a default IP address. Be
sure to change this address before connecting the DAS to an Ethernet port.
WARNING: The 130 DAS uses a 10BaseT Ethernet chip. The 130 DAS Ethernet
port will not work when connected to all 100BaseT and some 10/100BaseT
Ethernet hubs.

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1.2 Specifications
Mechanical
Size: 5.3” High x 7.3” Wide x 13.5” Long
Weight: 4.5 lbs. (2 kg)
Watertight Integrity: IP 67
Shock: Survives a 1 meter drop on any axis
Connectors
Channel Input: PT07A14-19S (2 each for a 6 Channel DAS)
Power: PT07A12-4S
NET: PT07A14-19P
Serial: PT07A12-10P
GPS: PT07A12-8S
Power
Input Voltage: 10 to 16 VDC
Average Power: ~1 W (3 channel, No Communications)
~1.4 W (3 channels, With Communications)
~1.7 W (6-channels, No Communications)
~2.1 W (6-Channels, With Communications)
A/D Converter
Type: modulation,256 KHz base rate
24-bit output resolution
Channels: 3 or 6 channels
Input Impedance: 2 Mohms, 0.002 µFd, differential @ x 32
25 Kohm, 0.002 µFd, differential @ x1
Common Mode
Rejection Greater than 70 db within ±2.5 VDC
Gain Selection: x1 and x32
Input Full Scale: 20 VPP @ x1
0.625 VPP @ x32
Bit Weight: 1.589 µvolts @ x1
49 nV @ x32
Noise Level: ~1 count RMS at 50sps @ x1
Sample Rates: 1000, 500, 250, 200, 125, 100, 50, 40, 25, 20, 10, 5,1 sps
Dynamic Range >135 dB
Time Base
Type: GPS Receiver/Clock plus a disciplined oscillator
Accuracy with GPS: ±10 µsec after validated 3-D fix and locked
Free-Running Accuracy: 0.1 ppm over the temperature range of 0º C to 60º C
0.2 ppm from -20º C to 0º C

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Auxiliary Channels
Inputs: 3 Channels Available on each Sensor Connector
Communication
NET Connector:
Ethernet 10-BaseT, TCP/IP, UDP/IP, FTP, RTP
Serial Asynchronous RS-232, PPP, TCP/IP, UDP/IP, FTP, RTP
Serial Connector:
Terminal Asynchronous RS-232, 130 Command
Recording Mode
Continuous: Record length
Time Trigger: A list of record times and lengths
Event Trigger: STA/LTA with advanced features including bandpass filter LTA
hold,etc.
Level Trigger: Absolute value, user selectable: g, or % of full scale, or counts
including bandpass filter
External Trigger: External pulse on trigger input line
Recording Capacity
Battery Backed SRAM: 5 Mbytes
Flash Disk: 4 Gbytes with two CFII cards
8 Gbytes also available
Recording Format:
Format: PASSCAL Recording Format
Compliance:
CE
1.3 Mating Connectors
Function Mating Connector
Serial PT06SE1210S
Power PT06SE124P
GPS PT06SE128P
NET PT06SE1419S
Channel PT06SE1419P

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1.4 Purpose of the 130 Broadband Seismic Recorder
The REF TEK 130-01 DAS units are rugged, portable, and versatile data
recorders. The modular design of their hardware and software allows you to
reconfigure them for various types of applications, both short- and long-
term. Some specific uses include the following:
Collecting seismic data from earthquakes and micro-seismic events in local, regional,
and global studies.
Broadband
Aftershock
Active-Source
Micro-Zonation Survey
Site Noise Survey

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1.5 Standard Faceplate Connections
The functions of the standard connectors on the 130-01 Broadband Seismic
Recorder faceplate are as follows:
Figure 1 130 Connectors
1.5.1 Power connector
Power is supplied to the 130-01 DAS unit through one power connector.
Hardware connection shows typical hardware connection for the 130-01
DAS. The following chart details individual connectors and REF TEK cable
numbers.
Recorder
faceplate
connector
Connector
and Cable 130 Pin Pin Desc Electrical Desc Voltage Range
Power PT06A12-4P A +12 VDC Input 10-15 VDC
Cable: 130-8075 B +12 VDC Input 10-15 VDC
C DGND Power Return
D DGND Power Return
or Ethernet/Modem
Ethernet
GPS
PDA
12V Power
Sensor cable
Sensor cable