RT 1000 ry Deployment Guide el im in a February 21, 2011 R01 Pr 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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ry Table of Contents 1. Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 About this Guide . . . . . . . . Who Should Use this Guide. Other Documents . . . . . . . Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents 5.3.3 Geophones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 5.3.4 Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 6. Rolling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
List of Figures List of Figures ry WRU ..............................................................................................15 LTU ...............................................................................................15 Geophone.......................................................................................15 Installing the Battery .......................................................................16 Installing the Geophone ....................................................
List of Tables List of Tables Roles and Responsibilities .................................................................. 7 LED Indicators ................................................................................ 18 Antenna Specifications..................................................................... 31 Pr el im in a ry Table 1–1 Table 2–1 Table 9–1 6 RT 1000 v1.0 Deployment Guide © 2010-2011 Wireless Seismic, Inc. All rights reserved.
1 ry Overview 1.1 About this Guide in a This document provides information on how to deploy the RT 1000 in the field. 1.2 Who Should Use this Guide The following table describes the typical seismic data acquisition users.
Overview Who Should Use this Guide Table 1–1 Roles and Responsibilities (cont.
Overview Who Should Use this Guide Table 1–1 Roles and Responsibilities (cont.) Responsibility Crew (Source) Responsibilities: • Operators drive the vibrator trucks • Licensed shooters set off the dynamite • All crew remain in constant voice and data communication with the recorder during production NOTE: The source on a land seismic survey is usually either vibroseis or dynamite. Other source types such as poulter charges, accelerated weight drops, or shotguns may be used as well.
Overview Who Should Use this Guide Table 1–1 Roles and Responsibilities (cont.
Overview Who Should Use this Guide Table 1–1 Roles and Responsibilities (cont.
Overview Other Documents Table 1–1 Roles and Responsibilities (cont.
2 ry Layout 2.1 Overview 2.2 Mobilization in a This chapter describes how to prepare (mobilization) and layout (install) the ground electronics. Mobilization is the physical preparation for moving to the seismic data acquisition site. el im 2.2.1 Prerequisites In preparation for mobilization, define the following: Survey Back haul plan TBD 2.2.2 Getting Ready Collect all of the following: Please refer to Table 9–1 Antenna Specifications, on page 31 for the list of supported antennas.
Layout At the Site ● Antennas ● Geophones ● Batteries ● Extra batteries 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 ► Shock-mounted rack for PC, displays, servers, network devices, output devices, and so on ► Thermal plotter or equivalent ► Desk, chairs, small refrigera
Layout At the Site 2.3.1 Set Up the Central Recording System Set up the computer and peripheral equipment in the central recording system truck or trailer. 2.3.2 Lay Out the Equipment The WRU is shown in the following figure: Illustration TBD ry You can lay out the ground equipment while the central recording system hardware and software is being prepared.
Layout At the Site To assemble the ground equipment: 2 Gather the equipment: ● WRU or LTU ● Antenna ● Geophone ● Batteries Attach one or more batteries to the unit. ● Steps TBD. Image showing battery installation TBD. ry 1 3 in a Figure 2–4 Installing the Battery Attach the geophone to the unit. ● Steps TBD. Image showing geophone installation TBD. Figure 2–5 Installing the Geophone Attach the antenna to the unit. el im 4 ● Steps TBD. Image showing antenna installation TBD.
Layout el im in a ry At the Site Figure 2–7 Power on the Unit Place the unit flat on the ground as shown in the following figure: Pr 3 R01 RT 1000 v1.0 Deployment Guide © 2010-2011 Wireless Seismic, Inc. All rights reserved.
Layout el im in a ry At the Site Figure 2–8 Place the Unit 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. The following table describes when user action is required. Pr 4 18 Table 2–1 LED Indicators LED State Description Flashing A test is in progress. No user action required. Solid green The test is complete. No user action for green LED. RT 1000 v1.
Layout At the Site Table 2–1 LED Indicators Description Solid red The test failed as indicated below: • A or B LED plus red BAT — battery depleted • MODE plus red GEO — geophone not within limits • MODE plus red GPS — GPS fix within 10 m within 1 min not found • MODE plus red RAD — no neighbor found Pr el im in a ry LED State R01 RT 1000 v1.0 Deployment Guide © 2010-2011 Wireless Seismic, Inc. All rights reserved.
3 ry Software 3.1 Overview in a For this release, your computer hardware and ground electronics comes with all software installed. 3.2 Installing the Software TBD el im 3.3 Upgrading the Software TBD 3.4 Upgrading the Firmware Pr TBD RT 1000 v1.0 20 © 2010-2011 Wireless Seismic, Inc. All rights reserved.
4 ry Backhaul 4.1 Overview in a TBD The following figure shows the backhaul components: TBD el im Figure 4–1 Backhaul Components Pr TBD RT 1000 v1.0 21 © 2010-2011 Wireless Seismic, Inc. All rights reserved.
5 ry Testing and Maintaining the Equipment in a 5.1 Overview This chapter describes internal and external tests for the ground equipment. 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. el im WARNING 5.2 Testing the Layout TBD 5.2.1 Line Tests TBD 5.2.2 Source Control Tests Pr TBD 5.2.
Testing and Maintaining the Equipment Maintaining the Equipment 5.3 Maintaining the Equipment TBD 5.3.1 Units ry TBD 5.3.2 Antennas 5.3.3 Geophones TBD 5.3.4 Cautions Pr el im TBD in a TBD R01 RT 1000 v1.0 Deployment Guide © 2010-2011 Wireless Seismic, Inc. All rights reserved.
6 You can roll the line or roll the stations. 6.1.1 Overview in a 6.1 Rolling the Line ry Rolling This chapter describes how to move the ground equipment across the survey area when rolling the line. el im Rolling a line segment in your seismic data acquisition project means that you can set up part of the equipment and then start firing shots and gathering data.
Rolling Rolling the Station 6.1.2 Process This section describes how to move the equipment from one location to another. To roll the equipment: Follow the instructions in “Undeploy the Ground Equipment” on page 26 to undeploy ground equipment. 2 Move the equipment to the new location, being sure to secure it firmly in the transport vehicle and perform any desired maintenance (such as replacing depleted batteries).
7 ry Demobilization 7.1 Overview in a This chapter describes how to prepare (undeploy) the ground electronics for transport at the end of a project (demobilization). 7.2 Undeploy the Ground Equipment This section describes the process to ready the ground equipment for movement to a new physical location or to remove it in preparation for demobilization.
Demobilization el im in a ry Undeploy the Ground Equipment Figure 7–1 Power Off the Unit Place the unit flat in the transportation vehicle. on the ground as shown in the following figure. The unit shuts down. The LEDs on the top of the unit are off: Pr 3 R01 RT 1000 v1.0 Deployment Guide © 2010-2011 Wireless Seismic, Inc. All rights reserved.
Demobilization el im in a ry Disassemble the Ground Equipment Figure 7–2 Undeployed Unit Optional: Remove batteries, antenna, or geophone as described in “Disassemble the Ground Equipment” on page 28. Pr 4 7.3 Disassemble the Ground Equipment This section describes the process to disassemble the ground equipment prior to demobilization. To disassemble the ground equipment: 1 28 Undeploy the equipment as described in “Undeploy the Ground Equipment” on page 26. RT 1000 v1.
Demobilization Disassemble the Ground Equipment 2 Remove the antenna from the unit. ● Steps TBD. Image showing antenna installation TBD. 3 Remove the geophone from the unit. ● Steps TBD. Image showing geophone installation TBD. ry Figure 7–3 Installing the Antenna 4 in a Figure 7–4 Installing the Geophone Remove one or more batteries from the unit. ● Steps TBD. Image showing battery installation TBD. Figure 7–5 Installing the Battery Secure the equipment in the transport vehicle.
8 ry Troubleshooting 8.1 Overview Pr el im in a TBD RT 1000 v1.0 30 © 2010-2011 Wireless Seismic, Inc. All rights reserved.
9 ry Legal Information 9.1 FCC Rules and Regulations Compliance in a The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulates the use of antennas in the “Code of Federal Regulations – Title 47, Part 15 – Radio Frequency Devices, Subpart C – Intentional Radiators, Section 15.203 Antenna Requirement.” This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Legal Information FCC Rules and Regulations Compliance Table 9–1 Antenna Specifications (cont.) WSI 65-0025 2400-2485 Gain 2 dBi @ 2.4 Vertical Bandwidth 120° Weight 1.6 oz 45.4 g Dimension (Length x Diameter) 7.6 x 0.5 in 193 x 12.7 mm 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.
ry Glossary Pr el im in a TBD RT 1000 v1.0 33 © 2010-2011 Wireless Seismic, Inc. All rights reserved.
ry Index A L antenna specifications 31 antennas 31 LZ Coordinator 8 in a M modifications 31 B birddog 11 bosses line crew 7 O observer 10 junior 10 senior 10 office clerk 10 oil Company representative 11 C contact 12 coordinator landing zone 8 staging 8 survey 8 crew juggies 8 layout 7, 8 source 9 P el im party chief 11 manager 11 S SO 10 specifications antenna 31 supported antennas 31 D documents 12 drillers 9 F T FCC 31 Section 15.
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