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- Page 1 ® FireFly Field Operations Quick Reference Guide Release 2.0 1018-010063 Rev. A December 2008...
- Page 2 ION Geophysical makes no warranties as to the accuracy, validity, or fitness for use or application of the contents of this document. ION Geophysical reserves the right to revise the information in this document at any time without notice. Although an attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of the following material, no responsibility is assumed by ION for any use, or for any consequences resulting from any use, of the information contained herein.
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- Page 4 “This device has been designated to operate with the antennas listed below, and having a maximum gain of 5.2 dB. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 5.2 dB are strictly prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 Ohms” Antenna Part Number Format: YK150-L/M/G FireFly Field Operations Quick Reference Guide...
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Page 6: Equipment Layout
Set up the equipment at the equipment drop point • Navigate from station to station, with an equipment drop point at specified intervals • Navigate from station to station Equipment A set of FireFly station equipment consists of: • Field Station Unit (FSU-2E) • VectorSeis sensor (SVSM) •... - Page 7 Use NavTool to locate the equipment drop point and move equipment to the closest station location. Unload equipment. • Unload the first set of the FireFly equipment. • Attach the antenna to the antenna mount. • Plug the VectorSeis cable into the FSU-2E.
- Page 8 Figure 1-2. FSU-2E connections To prevent damage to the FSU-2E, you must connect the VectorSeis sensor to the FSU-2E before connecting the external Caution battery to the FSU-2E. Figure 1-3. FSU-2E Magnet Swipe Area FireFly Field Operations Quick Reference Guide...
- Page 9 Take alignment readings. • Keeping the NavTool attached to the Alignment pole, place the Alignment pole over the VectorSeis sensor to get a reading. Figure 1-4. NavTool on Alignment Pole • Using NavTool, perform these steps: FireFly Field Operations Quick Reference Guide...
- Page 10 • Navigate to the next location using NavTool. Unload equipment. • Unload the next set of FireFly equipment (FSU-2E, VectorSeis unit, and external battery) and place the units at the station location. • Plug the VectorSeis sensor cable, the antenna, and the external battery into the FSU-2E. Wait 30 seconds after plugging battery into the FSU-2E to place the FSU-2E and VectorSeis sensor.
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Page 11: Changing The External Battery
If the FSU-2E does not reboot, power on the FSU-2E by swiping with magnet. Verify that the NavTool connects to the FSU-2E. Using NavTool, troubleshoot and select the battery to replace. Return the discharged to the Battery Charging Module for checking and recharging. FireFly Field Operations Quick Reference Guide... - Page 12 Figure 1-5. FSU-2E connections FireFly Field Operations Quick Reference Guide...
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Page 13: Field Shooting For Dynamite
Field Shooting for Dynamite Crew and Equipment A crew of two: • Shooter • Helper The following FireFly equipment is used: ® • Pelton Shot Pro II firing pack (includes all Pelton equipment) • digital compass mounted to firing pack •... - Page 14 • When the ARM notification is received (green LEDs flash on the Shot Pro front panel and the NavTool displays a message), press and hold the two firing buttons on the Shot Pro to charge the firing voltage and arm the Shot Pro. Continue holding the buttons until the FIRE command is received. FireFly Field Operations Quick Reference Guide...
- Page 15 • (H1) Clean up the detonated shot hole. • (S) Put the Shot Pro backpack on and use NavTool to go to the next position. Repeat step 2 through step 5 for all assigned source positions for the day. FireFly Field Operations Quick Reference Guide...
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Page 16: Equipment Pickup
Pick up the equipment • Navigate to the next station • Package equipment at the equipment pickup point for pickup Equipment A set of FireFly station equipment consists of: • Field Station Unit (FSU-2E) • VectorSeis sensor (SVSM) • External Battery TASK: Pick Up Equipment Navigate to first station. - Page 17 • Secure the equipment at equipment pickup point for pickup by helicopter or vehicle. • Use NavTool to take GPS reading for the equipment pickup point. Use NavTool to select next set of stations in the field and repeat step 1 to step 5. FireFly Field Operations Quick Reference Guide...