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R03.h RT 1000 1.5.0 Deployment Guide 13

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: