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  • Page 1 GMS-scai User Manual GeoSIG Ltd, Wiesenstrasse 39, 8952 Schlieren, Switzerland Phone: + 41 44 810 2150, Fax: + 41 44 810 2350 info@geosig.com, www.geosig.com...
  • Page 2 Copyright Notice No part of this document may be reproduced without the prior written consent of GeoSIG Ltd. Software described in this document is furnished under a license and may only be used or copied in accordance with the terms of such a license.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    GMS-scai User Manual 2023-10-02 / V3 Table of Contents Applicability of This Manual Warnings and Safety GeoSIG Cybersecurity Recommendations Symbols and Abbreviations 1 Introduction 2 Incoming Inspection Damage During Shipment ......
  • Page 4 GMS-scai User Manual 2023-10-02 / V3 6 Principle of Operation of the Instrument Normal Operation ......
  • Page 5 GMS-scai User Manual 2023-10-02 / V3 Communication Parameters ......9.8.1 In the Web Interface or by GeoDAS .
  • Page 6 ....... LSB of all GeoSIG sensors ........

  • Page 7: Applicability Of This Manual

    GMS-scai User Manual 2023-10-02 / V3 Applicability of This Manual GMS-scai Instruments are constantly being improved. Although the manual you receive along with your instru- ment corresponds to the actual software versions, you are advised to check www.geosig.com periodically for the most recent version of this document, and especially after performing any software upgrades. This...

  • Page 8: Warnings And Safety

    In addition there is a non-rechargeable button battery (backup battery) on the circuit board of the instrument. NEVER use any battery other than the ones supplied or approved in writing by GeoSIG. An external power module, which is an optional accessory, is also usually shipped with the instrument.
  • Page 9 Therefore GeoSIG cannot guarantee a SD or compact flash card will work in a GeoSIG instrument unless it is purchased through GeoSIG. The SD and compact flash cards provided by GeoSIG are tested and certified in-house to work with the related GeoSIG instrument and are industrial rated for harsh environment conditions such as extreme temperatures, shock, and vibration.
  • Page 10 Wipe all exterior surfaces with a damp cloth. Use mild detergent if required. No water should be used if cleaning inside the instrument is required. HOUSING LID In case your instrument does not have a lid with holes as described in chapter you must contact GeoSIG to order a replacement lid.

  • Page 11: Geosig Cybersecurity Recommendations

    11 / GeoSIG Cybersecurity Recommendations GeoSIG instruments, as described in their documentation, have built-in security and safety features against unauthorised access or use. However, ultimately it is the user’s responsibility to ensure the safe and secure usage of our instruments based on their actual implementation. No factory delivered solution can fit each and every possible scenario.
  • Page 12 10. Software / Firmware updates Networked devices must only run software/firmware that are updated according to supplier’s guidelines. A periodical check of any available updates from the supplier must be sought. Please contact GeoSIG Ltd if you require any further advice or clarification.
  • Page 13 GMS-scai User Manual 2023-10-02 / V3 13 /...

  • Page 14: Symbols And Abbreviations

    GMS-scai User Manual 14 / 2023-10-02 / V3 Symbols and Abbreviations Analog to Digital Converter Main processor armdas GeoSIG data acquisition software Bootloader First program executed when unit starts Compact Flash, memory card using Flash memory Compact Flash See CF...

  • Page 15: Introduction

    GeoSIG continually improves and enhances capabilities of all products. There may be several other connec- tivity, hardware or software options for the instrument, which are not covered in this manual. Refer to separate...

  • Page 16: Incoming Inspection

    5 years parts and maintenance support commitment. If GeoSIG receives notice of such defects during the warranty period, GeoSIG shall at its option either repair (at factory) or replace free of charge hardware and software products that prove to be defective. If GeoSIG is unable—within a reasonable time—to repair or re- place any cabinet to a condition as warranted, buyer shall be entitled to a refund of the purchase price upon return of the cabinet to GeoSIG.

  • Page 17: Description

    GMS-scai User Manual 2023-10-02 / V3 17 / 3 Description The instrument is a housing mounted with a base plate. The base plate is fixed on ground and leveled one time during installation, then the instrument can be replaced without need for leveling. All external connectors of the instrument are located in the front face of the housing.

  • Page 18: Housing Lid

    GeoSIG will not accept any responsibility for the safe operation of the battery or any safety-related consequences that may result from using the battery. Please consult GeoSIG in writing if you have any specific questions or require clarification with regards to use of the battery in the instrument.

  • Page 19: Base Plate

    GMS-scai User Manual 2023-10-02 / V3 19 / 3.2 Base Plate A base plate is supplied with the instrument for fixation and leveling of the instrument on site. Three leveling feet are provided to adjust the base plate horizontally. The fixation is done as a single point in the middle of the plate.

  • Page 20: Connectors

    GMS-scai User Manual 20 / 2023-10-02 / V3 3.3 Connectors The instrument has up to nine connectors and two antenna plugs: Figure 5: Instrument external connectors. Antennas are not mounted 3.3.1 Standard External Connectors These connectors always will be assembled: POWER Connection to the power supply module of the instrument or to an external battery.

  • Page 21: Connectivity Options

    Desktop / Notebook 5. GMSplus series is a highly advanced unit with many options such as portability set, seismometer control, external on/off button, transport case etc, not shown here, please contact GeoSIG for further information 6. Optional supply and connections may require third party devices and/or services which may not typically be provided by GeoSIG.

  • Page 22: Visual Indicators

    GMS-scai User Manual 22 / 2023-10-02 / V3 3.4 Visual Indicators The instrument includes six LEDs to indicate information about its status. POWER, SYSTEM, DATA, NET- WORK and SENSOR LEDs are visible even if the housing lid is closed (Figure 1). SD-CARD LED is only visible when the housing lid is open (Figure 2).

  • Page 23: Batteries

    GMS-scai User Manual 2023-10-02 / V3 23 / 3.5 Batteries 3.5.1 Internal Battery The safety instructions given in Warnings and Safety must be strictly followed. Following the safety instructions helps to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury and material damage.

  • Page 24: External Battery

    GMS-scai User Manual 24 / 2023-10-02 / V3 External power Instrument Period of time Internal battery supply operating Connected 1 month Connected Connected Connected 1 - 3 months Connected Disconnected Connected 3 - 6 months Connected Disconnected Connected More than 6...

  • Page 25: Optional Accessories

    GMS-scai User Manual 2023-10-02 / V3 25 / Figure 7: Power supply • Ethernet cable, category 5 cable for 10/100 Mbit network with a suitable connector for the instrument, 5 meters of cable and a standard RJ45 connector. Other cable lengths are available by request.

  • Page 26: Installation

    GMS-scai User Manual 26 / 2023-10-02 / V3 4 Installation This section lists the procedures involved in installation of the instrument. The procedures will be outlined as steps to be performed in the field or in-house prior to deploying the instrument in the field.

  • Page 27: Communication Considerations

    Contact GeoSIG or your local representative for more information. Typically it is required to connect the base plate to the local earth to avoid or minimise 50/60 Hz distortions in the signal by surrounding power lines.

  • Page 28: Orientation, Leveling And Calibration Of The Sensor

    GMS-scai User Manual 28 / 2023-10-02 / V3 Figure 8: Installation of the base plate is rigidly fixed (D). Remove the housing lid of the instrument and put it on the mounting plate using the four screws and washers to fix it. With all GMS-type housing, the base plate is leveled to 0.8Nm evenly on each screw.

  • Page 29: Quick Start Up

    In case there is no LAN available, the Ethernet cable can be connected directly to a computer. For this a crossed Ethernet cable is needed; please contact GeoSIG. Nevertheless in modern comput- ers normally it works as well with the supplied patch cable.

  • Page 30: Set Ip Address Of The Instrument

    GMS-scai User Manual 30 / 2023-10-02 / V3 5.2 Set IP Address of the Instrument Network settings of the instrument can be changed during startup of the instrument. By default the instrument has a dynamic IP. • If the instrument is on and running, send the command to reboot the instrument, otherwise switch on the instrument (See chapter 9.1).
  • Page 31 GMS-scai User Manual 2023-10-02 / V3 31 / enabled; to disable press ‘0’. ---- Miscellaneous parameters ---- Enable remote login over ssh (0=No, 1=Yes)? (1 = 0x1): • It’s highly recommended to put a recovery server IP address and recovery server port. The instrument will contact this server every Recovery server contact interval in case the connection to the main data server (configured in the configuration of the instrument) is not possible anymore.

  • Page 32: No Stations Configured At First Start Up

    2023-10-02 / V3 5.3 No Stations Configured at first Start Up The following steps require GeoDAS version 2.24 or higher. If you have an older version download the newest release from www.geosig.com Support Downloads • When GeoDAS is started for the first time, it will ask to add stations in its configuration.

  • Page 33: Configuration Of Data Server

    GMS-scai User Manual 2023-10-02 / V3 33 / Figure 12: Quick Login Window • All the found stations will be listed, press Finish to add them to GeoDAS Figure 13: List of all stations found - single station left, multi-selection right side 5.5 Configuration of Data Server...
  • Page 34 GMS-scai User Manual 34 / 2023-10-02 / V3 • Press the button Server. . . When the window below appears, enter the following data: My server IP address IP of your computer Server port Select a user defined port, use 3456 by default Figure 15: Data server parameter In most cases you do not need to enter an IP address.

  • Page 35: Basic Configuration Of The Instrument

    GMS-scai User Manual 2023-10-02 / V3 35 / 5.6 Basic Configuration of the Instrument • In the window Stations: General Information make a right click on the station name and select Instru- ment Setup. . . Figure 16: Instrument setup •...
  • Page 36 GMS-scai User Manual 36 / 2023-10-02 / V3 • Go to Configuration Communication Parameters. Figure 18: Communication parameters • Tick the flag Contact Remote Servers to configure a connection to a remote server. • Go to Server Parameters Figure 19: Edit Communication parameters...
  • Page 37 GMS-scai User Manual 2023-10-02 / V3 37 / • Configure the Server IP address and press. The default Server port is 3456 and should be kept. • Then press Save and Restart. Figure 20: Edit Server parameters • Under Protocol, select Custom and add the default Port: 3456.

  • Page 38: Principle Of Operation Of The Instrument

    GMS-scai User Manual 38 / 2023-10-02 / V3 6 Principle of Operation of the Instrument This chapter gives an overview of the normal operation of the instrument in a network or as a standalone unit. 6.1 Normal Operation During normal operation the instruments are installed on sites and connected to a data server over Ethernet or Internet.

  • Page 39: Behaviour On A Seismic Event

    GMS-scai User Manual 2023-10-02 / V3 39 / 6.2 Behaviour on a Seismic Event In the event of an earthquake with vibrations above the trigger threshold, the instrument will record the event and immediately upload it to the data server (see Figure 22). In case some of the stations are too far away from the epicentre to trigger, the data can still be collected from all instruments: •...
  • Page 40 GMS-scai User Manual 40 / 2023-10-02 / V3 • The extracted event file will be uploaded to the data server (see Figure 23) Figure 23: Behaviour on Events: Upload of extracted events...

  • Page 41: Firmware And Configuration Upgrade

    GMS-scai User Manual 2023-10-02 / V3 41 / 6.3 Firmware and Configuration Upgrade In case of a firmware upgrade, the new firmwares can be easily put on the server. All instruments will recognise the new firmware during the next server checkup, download and install it. See chapter for details about the firmware upgrade.

  • Page 42: Network Settings

    GMS-scai User Manual 42 / 2023-10-02 / V3 7 Network Settings The network configuration is the same whether using a wired network or wireless network. The specific settings related to the wireless network configuration via the local console are described in chapter 7.4.
  • Page 43 GMS-scai User Manual 2023-10-02 / V3 43 / Figure 26: Configuration of network interface...

  • Page 44: Network Settings Through Geodas

    GMS-scai User Manual 44 / 2023-10-02 / V3 7.2 Network Settings through GeoDAS • Under Settings click on Configure Stations. . . , the following window appears: Figure 27: Configuring Stations screen • Make a right click on the station name and choose Edit Network Settings of Instrument Figure 28: Edit Network settings •...

  • Page 45: Wired Ethernet Settings Through The Local Console

    GMS-scai User Manual 2023-10-02 / V3 45 / Figure 30: Configuration of wired Ethernet 7.3 Wired Ethernet settings through the local Console Please see chapter for details. 7.4 Wireless Settings through the local Console • Switch on the instrument by pressing and holding the POWER button for 2 seconds.
  • Page 46 GMS-scai User Manual 46 / 2023-10-02 / V3 Scanning wireless networks. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Network SSID Mode Encryption Channel Level,% ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- GSO_ENG Infrastructure WPA2 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Enter the number of a network above, <S>can again or <C>onfigure manually: • If the network is encrypted, please enter the network key.

  • Page 47: Get Ip From Instrument

    GMS-scai User Manual 2023-10-02 / V3 47 / 7.5 Get IP from Instrument • To get the IP from the instrument please press ‘I’ in the main menu to access the System information menu. Main menu: C - Configuration ->...
  • Page 48 GMS-scai User Manual 48 / 2023-10-02 / V3 • Please see the IPs of the wired Ethernet (eth0) and the wireless Ethernet (wlan0) listed and marked here in red. Network interfaces: eth0 Link encap:Ethernet HWaddr 00:50:C2:77:42:8E inet addr:192.168.10.133 Bcast:192.168.10.255 Mask:255.255.255.0...

  • Page 49: The Web Interface

    GMS-scai User Manual 2023-10-02 / V3 49 / 8 The Web Interface The instrument can be configured over a Web Interface. To be able to use the Web Interface, it is necessary that the following criteria are fulfilled: • The IP address of the device has to be known (see chapter 7.5) or the flag Keep connection to the server under Server Parameters (see chapter for details) must be enabled (set to Yes).

  • Page 50: The Home Panel And The General Navigation

    GMS-scai User Manual 50 / 2023-10-02 / V3 8.2 The Home Panel and the General Navigation After the login process has ended, the screen shown in Figure becomes visible. The width of the Web Interface is optimised for a screen width of 1024 pixels. If the width of the browser window is smaller than that, it might be necessary to scroll horizontally.

  • Page 51: Device Configuration

    GMS-scai User Manual 2023-10-02 / V3 51 / 8.3 Device Configuration The configuration screen of the Web Interface gives access to all configuration options, the configuration management of the Data Acquisition Software as well as the Network Configuration and the Web Interface itself.

  • Page 52: Data Acquisition Configuration

    GMS-scai User Manual 52 / 2023-10-02 / V3 8.3.1 Data Acquisition Configuration The Data Acquisition sub menu provides access to the data of the current configuration of the data acquisition software. As depicted in Figure 34, the content of this tab is divided into two sections: 1.

  • Page 53: Configuration Manager

    GMS-scai User Manual 2023-10-02 / V3 53 / 8.3.2 Configuration Manager As described in the previous chapter, the Data Acquition screen only allows configuring the currently used configuration. The Configuration Manager screen described in this chapter allows managing several config- urations, changing the current configuration, uploading a new configuration and so on.

  • Page 54: Network Configuration

    GMS-scai User Manual 54 / 2023-10-02 / V3 To upload a file, click on Choose File and select the configuration file to upload. Figure 37: Configuration file is now uploaded In figure 37, click on OK to finalize the upload.
  • Page 55 GMS-scai User Manual 2023-10-02 / V3 55 / Figure 39: Network Configuration Screen...

  • Page 56: Web Interface Configuration

    GMS-scai User Manual 56 / 2023-10-02 / V3 8.3.4 Web Interface Configuration The Web Interface Configuration screen allows configuring all settings related to the Web Interface. At the moment, this solely consists of the possibility of changing the password for the login. To change the password press Change.

  • Page 57: State Of Health

    GMS-scai User Manual 2023-10-02 / V3 57 / 8.4 State of Health The State of Health (SOH) menu item provides all information related to the error status of the device as well as the status of the available hardware and software versions.

  • Page 58: Recording Status

    GMS-scai User Manual 58 / 2023-10-02 / V3 8.4.2 Recording Status This screen provides all information on the recording and time synchronisation status of the device. As depicted in Figure 42, this screen contains information on the number of events, the timing and synchronisation status of the device, as well as information about the GPS quality and the GPS position of the instrument.

  • Page 59: Hardware Status

    GMS-scai User Manual 2023-10-02 / V3 59 / 8.4.3 Hardware Status The Hardware Status provides such information as uptime, available disk space, the device temperature and so on. Information about the available hardware options in the instrument, such as Alarm Boards, Wi-Fi Modules and Modems can be found in the section Hardware Configuration Status.

  • Page 60: Software Status

    GMS-scai User Manual 60 / 2023-10-02 / V3 8.4.4 Software Status The Software Status screen contains information on the Software Versions. Figure 44: Software Status Screen The section Software Upgrade allows to download firmware directly through the Web Interface. • Click on Choose File, select a firmware to upgrade and click on Upload Software.

  • Page 61: Maintenance

    GMS-scai User Manual 2023-10-02 / V3 61 / 8.4.5 Maintenance As shown in Figure 45, the Maintenance screen manage the data file, start a trigger, get SOH file and sending signal-related requests to the data acquisition software. Figure 45: The Maintenance Screen The Data Management section allows to manage the files and start a trigger •...
  • Page 62 GMS-scai User Manual 62 / 2023-10-02 / V3 If the Seismometer Control option is available, it is possible to control the mass from this window as can be seen in Figure 46. The following commands are supported: • Lock: Locks the seismometer.

  • Page 63: Data Explorer

    GMS-scai User Manual 2023-10-02 / V3 63 / 8.5 Data Explorer The Data Explorer provides the possibility to gather information on the files stored on the SD or CF card. The file types are separated into three different file types: •...

  • Page 64: Help

    The Help Menu provides help if there are any problems with the device or the Web Interface. 8.6.1 Online Help On this screen, the current version of the GMS-scai User Manual can be downloaded from the device. This manual contains additional information on the instrument, which is not provided in the interface itself.

  • Page 65: Detailed Configuration Of The Instrument

    GMS-scai User Manual 2023-10-02 / V3 65 / 9 Detailed Configuration of the Instrument 9.1 Switch ON and OFF the Instrument The main power switch operates as follows: • Open the housing lid of the instrument by removing the four screws in the corners.

  • Page 66: Changing Configuration By The Console

    2023-10-02 / V3 9.2.3 Changing Configuration by the Console • Connect the GMS-scai to a serial port of your computer and switch on the instrument if not already done. • In GeoDAS go to Tools Terminal. . . and choose your COM Port. As Baud rate select 115200. Then Press Connect.

  • Page 67: Explanation Of The Structure In The Manual

    GMS-scai User Manual 2023-10-02 / V3 67 / 9.2.4 Explanation of the Structure in the Manual As the parameters in the configuration sometimes depend on each other, not all parameters are shown all the time. The configuration is also sorted in several sub-menus. Therefore the menu is explained as following:...

  • Page 68: Configuration Of The Channels

    GMS-scai User Manual 68 / 2023-10-02 / V3 9.3 Configuration of the Channels 9.3.1 In the Web Interface or by GeoDAS • In the field Configuration Number of Channels the total number of channels must be configured first. Figure 51: Configure Number of Channels...
  • Page 69 GMS-scai User Manual 2023-10-02 / V3 69 / • Go to Configuration Channel Parameters to edit the channel parameters. See Table for additional information. Figure 52: Edit Channel Parameters...

  • Page 70: Via Local Serial Console

    • Press ‘E’ to select the number of channels. By default three channels are configured as most sensors have three channels normally. Configuration A) Station description ..... GeoSIG Station B) Station code ....GSGMS C) Location description .... Default location D) Seismic network code ....

  • Page 71: Channel Configuration Menu Structure

    GMS-scai User Manual 2023-10-02 / V3 71 / Data source The source of the channel can be defined INT-ADC-Sxx-Cxx See chapter 9.3.4 EXT-ADC-Sxx-Cxx DATACHAN Virtual channels DATAVSUM Vector sum of two channels DATAVSU3 Vector sum of three channels Source channel name...

  • Page 72: Calculation Of The Lsb Factor

    2023-10-02 / V3 9.3.3 Calculation of the LSB factor This section defines the calculation of the LSB value for the GMS-scai that has to be configured in the Channel Parameters. In the Web Interface, the conversion from LSB to Full Scale and backwards is done automatically. In case the instrument is configured over GeoDAS or the console, the LSB value must be entered.
  • Page 73 2023-10-02 / V3 73 / 9.3.3.2 Calculate LSB from Sensors with given Full Scale Output Voltage of the sensor and input range of the GMS-scai is +/- 10 V (GeoSIG Standard) Gain Factor is 0.949 653 334 F ullScalle F ullScale F ullScale 7 966 269.551...

  • Page 74: Channel Naming

    GMS-scai User Manual 74 / 2023-10-02 / V3 9.3.3.3 Calculate LSB from Sensors with given Sensitivity Input range of the GMS-scai is +/- 10 V (GeoSIG Standard) Gain Factor is 0.949 653 334 RecorderF ullScale V RecorderF ullScale V 1.255 292 7e 6...

  • Page 75: Configuration Of Data Streams

    GMS-scai User Manual 2023-10-02 / V3 75 / 9.4 Configuration of Data Streams 9.4.1 In the Web Interface or by GeoDAS • In the field Configuration Number of Output Streams the total number of output streams must be configured first so that the Stream Parameters menu appears.

  • Page 76: Via Local Serial Console

    9.4.2 Via Local Serial Console • Press ‘F’ to select the Number of Output Streams. One output stream can have several channels. Configuration A) Station description ..... GeoSIG Station B) Station code ....GSGMS C) Location description .... Default location D) Seismic network code ....

  • Page 77: Data Streaming Configuration Menu Structure

    GMS-scai User Manual 2023-10-02 / V3 77 / ‘+’ and ‘-’ can be used to change between the channels Stream name User selectable Name of the output stream Stream type GSBU Streaming possibly in GSBU format only Communication Port TCP/IP...

  • Page 78: Set Up Of Data Streams

    GMS-scai User Manual 78 / 2023-10-02 / V3 9.4.3 Set up of Data Streams This chapter will describe how to set up an instrument for data streaming. 9.4.3.1 In the Web Interface or by GeoDAS • Connect to the Web Interface and configure the number of the Data Streams in the field Configuration Number of Output Streams.
  • Page 79 Figure 55: Channels of Digitizers • Adjust the Name, choose any three-letter code for the data stream • Select as Type the GeoSIG Packet Digitizer • Press Add/Modify • Make sure the selected Sample rate is the same as in the instrument.
  • Page 80 GMS-scai User Manual 80 / 2023-10-02 / V3 • To view the data make a right click on the station name (here TST00) and select Data Monitor Figure 57: Data stream window...

  • Page 81: Trigger Settings

    GMS-scai User Manual 2023-10-02 / V3 81 / 9.5 Trigger Settings The instrument allows having several triggers with independent sources in parallel. 9.5.1 In the Web Interface or by GeoDAS • Go to Configuration Number of Trigger Sets and configure the number of the desired Trigger Sets.
  • Page 82 GMS-scai User Manual 82 / 2023-10-02 / V3 • To edit a trigger go to Configuration Trigger Parameters. See Table for additional information. Figure 59: Edit Trigger Parameters...

  • Page 83: Via Local Serial Console

    83 / 9.5.2 Via Local Serial Console • Press ‘G’ to select the Number of Trigger Sets Configuration A) Station description ..... GeoSIG Station B) Station code ....GSGMS C) Location description .... Default location D) Seismic network code .... GS E) Number of Channels ....
  • Page 84 GMS-scai User Manual 84 / 2023-10-02 / V3 ‘+’ and ‘-’ can be used to change between the channels Triggerset name User selectable Name of the trigger set Trigger time frame, sec User selectable See chapter 9.5.5 for details Trigger source...
  • Page 85 GMS-scai User Manual 2023-10-02 / V3 85 / Level Trigger Level trigger is enabled Level trigger is disabled Threshold User selectable As soon the data is above the configured (channel units) threshold the trigger is activated Min. level exceedance, User selectable...

  • Page 86: Sta/Lta Trigger

    GMS-scai User Manual 86 / 2023-10-02 / V3 Alarm activation An alarm relay will be activated on a trigger (Only visible in case alarm relay No alarm relay will be activated on a trigger card is installed) This option has an effect only in case the...
  • Page 87 GMS-scai User Manual 2023-10-02 / V3 87 / sensors are connected and installed on different places. To make sure that even due to this time difference the trigger is working a trigger time frame can be defined. See Figure for details.
  • Page 88 GMS-scai User Manual 88 / 2023-10-02 / V3 Threshold exceeded 100 % Trigger time frame 100 % 100 % Total Trigger Weight 100 % Trigger Figure 60: Overview of trigger weight and trigger time frame...

  • Page 89: Preset Trigger Settings

    GMS-scai User Manual 2023-10-02 / V3 89 / 9.6 Preset Trigger Settings The instrument allows having several predefined triggers, e.g. time triggers in parallel. 9.6.1 In the Web Interface or by GeoDAS • In the field Configuration Number of Preset Triggers the total number of the preset triggers must be configured first so that the Parameters of Preset Triggers menu appears.

  • Page 90: Via Local Serial Console

    Figure 62: Edit Preset Triggers 9.6.2 Via Local Serial Console • Press ‘H’ to select the Number of Preset Triggers Configuration A) Station description ..... GeoSIG Station B) Station code ....GSGMS C) Location description .... Default location D) Seismic network code .... GS E) Number of Channels ....

  • Page 91: Preset Trigger Configuration Menu Structure

    GMS-scai User Manual 2023-10-02 / V3 91 / ‘+’ and ‘-’ can be used to change the preset triggers Preset trigger name User selectable Name of the preset trigger set First trigger type Manual Trigger A trigger is activated/stopped by the user command...

  • Page 92: File Storage And Policy

    GMS-scai User Manual 92 / 2023-10-02 / V3 9.7 File Storage and Policy It can be configured in the instrument how all the files should be treated. 9.7.1 In the Web Interface or by GeoDAS • Go to Configuration File Storage and Policy Figure 63: File Storage Settings •...

  • Page 93: Via Local Serial Console

    2023-10-02 / V3 93 / 9.7.2 Via Local Serial Console Configuration A) Station description ..... GeoSIG Station B) Station code ....GSGMS C) Location description .... Default location D) Seismic network code .... GS F) Number of Output Streams ..1 G) Number of Trigger Sets ..

  • Page 94: File Storage And Policies Menu Structure

    GMS-scai User Manual 94 / 2023-10-02 / V3 System reserved space User selectable Amount of memory reserved for the operating system in [Mb]. Keep 12 Mb by default. Length of one RB file User selectable Permanent data will be stored in ringbuffer files; here the length of one ringbuffer file in minutes can be specified.

  • Page 95: Communication Parameters

    GMS-scai User Manual 2023-10-02 / V3 95 / 9.8 Communication Parameters This chapter explains how to set up the server parameters. 9.8.1 In the Web Interface or by GeoDAS • Go to Configuration Communication Parameters Figure 64: Communication Parameters • Tick the flag Contact remote servers to configure a connection to a remote server.

  • Page 96: Via Local Serial Console

    2023-10-02 / V3 Figure 65: Edit Communication Parameters 9.8.2 Via Local Serial Console Configuration A) Station description ..... GeoSIG Station B) Station code ....GSGMS C) Location description .... Default location D) Seismic network code .... GS E) Number of Channels ....3 F) Number of Output Streams ..
  • Page 97 GMS-scai User Manual 2023-10-02 / V3 97 / Contact remote servers The instrument connects to the configured data server(s) The instrument does not connect to any data servers Number of servers User selectable Number of data servers. If the instrument cannot connect to the first data server it will connect to the second data server;...

  • Page 98: Communication Parameters Menu Structure

    GMS-scai User Manual 98 / 2023-10-02 / V3 Server mode for other The instrument acts as a data server for other in- struments. See chapter 9.8.2.1 for more details instruments The instrument does not act as a data server. Instrument connects to the server if there are new Connect by requests files recorded and ready to be transmitted.

  • Page 99: Server Parameters Menu Structure

    GMS-scai User Manual 2023-10-02 / V3 99 / This setup is not recommended, as it creates a big load for the server instrument. Special care must be taken during design and setup. Whenever possible, all instruments shall have a direct communication path to the GeoDAS server.

  • Page 100: Miscellaneous Parameters

    GMS-scai User Manual 100 / 2023-10-02 / V3 9.9 Miscellaneous Parameters The Baseline Correction, State of Health files, messaging and debugging can be adjusted under this menu. 9.9.1 In the Web Interface or by GeoDAS • Go to Configuration Miscellaneous Parameters...

  • Page 101: Via Local Serial Console

    Figure 67: Edit Miscellaneous Parameters Adjust the parameters as shown in the Table 15. 9.9.2 Via Local Serial Console Configuration A) Station description ..... GeoSIG Station B) Station code ....GSGMS C) Location description .... Default location D) Seismic network code .... GS E) Number of Channels ....
  • Page 102 GMS-scai User Manual 102 / 2023-10-02 / V3 Configuration | Miscellaneous A) Offset detection time, sec ....10 (0x0A) B) Offset correction time, sec ....5 (0x05) C) Offset correction counts ....1 (0x01) D) MiniSEED record length ....512 E) Extended MiniSEED format ....
  • Page 103 GMS-scai User Manual 2023-10-02 / V3 103 / SOH report type None No SOH file will be created Standard SOH files will be created and uploaded to the server according to the settings in chapter SOH reporting interval, User selectable...
  • Page 104 GMS-scai User Manual 104 / 2023-10-02 / V3 Activate alarm on Alarm relay is activated in case armdas is not run- ning. errors Alarm relay will not be activated. Activate alarm on Selected alarm relay is activated on selected errors only.
  • Page 105 GMS-scai User Manual 2023-10-02 / V3 105 / Type of periodic sensor None No test pulse is generated test Pulse Test pulse is generated periodically and automati- cally, depending on the following settings Sensor test interval, User selectable Interval between two sensor tests...
  • Page 106 GMS-scai User Manual 106 / 2023-10-02 / V3 Console messages Enable console message Disable console message Debug: memory Enable debug message: memory allocation allocation Disable debug message: memory allocation Debug: system and Enable debug message: system and processes processes Disable debug message: system and processes...

  • Page 107: Miscellaneous Parameters Menu Structure

    Once per second waveform processing is executed which allows sampling rates as low as 1 SPS. style Standard This is the default mode on all GeoSIG instruments and supports sampling rates as low as 5 SPS. Real-time The scheduler guarantees an execution rate of 50...

  • Page 108: Time Synchronization

    GMS-scai User Manual 108 / 2023-10-02 / V3 9.10 Time synchronization 9.10.1 In the Web Interface or by GeoDAS • Go to Configuration Time synchronization Figure 68: Time synchronization Parameters Adjust the parameters as shown in the Table 16.

  • Page 109: Via Local Serial Console

    109 / Figure 69: Edit Time synchromization Parameters 9.10.2 Via Local Serial Console Configuration A) Station description ..... GeoSIG Station B) Station code ....GSGMS C) Location description .... Default location D) Seismic network code .... GS E) Number of Channels ....3 F) Number of Output Streams ..
  • Page 110 GMS-scai User Manual 110 / 2023-10-02 / V3 Configuration | Time Synchronization A) Time source ........ AUTO B) NTP server 1 ....... 0.pool.ntp.org C) NTP server 2 ....... 1.pool.ntp.org D) NTP server 3 ....... 2.pool.ntp.org E) NTP server 4 ....... 3.pool.ntp.org F) NTP server query interval, sec .....

  • Page 111: Time Synchronization Parameters Menu Structure

    Only change this setting if you really know what you are doing! Wrong settings could render your device unusable without GeoSIG support. The value of 0 disables the Watchdog. Send SOH upon RTC In case RTC status changes, a SOH message will be uploaded to the server.
  • Page 112 GMS-scai User Manual 112 / 2023-10-02 / V3 9.10.2.1 Temperature compensation RTC uses the internal temperature sensor of the micro-controller to define the current operating temperature. When good time synchronization occurs, typically using a GPS, the RTC checks its own drift against the signal of the GPS and adds the correction coefficients in a trim table.

  • Page 113: Geosig Options

    S) GeoSIG Options ....-> T) Time synchronization .... -> • Press ‘S’ to get to the GeoSIG Options menu to enter Product key for EEW applications, enable/disable and configure waveform injection and other GeoSIG specific features. Main Menu | GeoSIG Options A) Enable real-time waveform message queue ..

  • Page 114: Other Options In The Instrument Main Menu

    GMS-scai User Manual 114 / 2023-10-02 / V3 9.12 Other Options in the Instrument Main Menu Next to the edit of the instrument configuration, there are other actions possible from the main menu shown below: Main menu: C - Configuration ->...

  • Page 115: Control Requests

    GMS-scai User Manual 2023-10-02 / V3 115 / 9.12.1 Control Requests Several actions can be initiated by the user: • In the main menu press ‘U’ to enter the Control requests menu. Main menu: C - Configuration -> M - Messages ->...
  • Page 116 GMS-scai User Manual 116 / 2023-10-02 / V3 Letter Request Description Data requests, triggering: GETEVT YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS N The instrument creates an event with the length of N seconds from the ringbuffer data, starting from the indicated date and time and uploads the data to the server if configured (see chapter 9.8).

  • Page 117: Control Requests

    GMS-scai User Manual 2023-10-02 / V3 117 / SETDEFCFG Makes the current instrument configuration as user default one. Whenever you change parameters of the instrument, they are saved in the non-volatile instrument memory as Current Configuration, and used to set all parameters of the data acquisition at startup.
  • Page 118 GMS-scai User Manual 118 / 2023-10-02 / V3 SLOCK Performs a mass locking of the connected seismometer SUNLOCK Performs a mass unlocking of the connected seismometer SCENTRE Perform a mass centring of the seismometer The above requests can also be sent from GeoDAS by choosing ‘Send a Request’ from the ‘GMS Communication Interface’...

  • Page 119: Test And Configuration Menu

    GMS-scai User Manual 2023-10-02 / V3 119 / 10 Test and Configuration Menu The test and configuration menu can only be accessed locally at the instrument over the serial cable. • Switch on the instrument by pressing and holding the POWER button for 2 seconds.
  • Page 120 GMS-scai User Manual 120 / 2023-10-02 / V3 Access level: Powerful User --- Flash Images and Boot Options --- L - List flash images Q - Reset instrument configuration to the user default V - Reset instrument configuration to the factory default...

  • Page 121: Flash Images And Boot Options

    GMS-scai User Manual 2023-10-02 / V3 121 / 10.1 Flash Images and Boot Options List flash images Lists all the current firmware in the image Reset instrument configuration Forces the instrument to load the user default configuration. See to the user default description of the command SETDEFCFG in the chapter 9.12.1...

  • Page 122: Comparison Of User Permissions

    GMS-scai User Manual 122 / 2023-10-02 / V3 10.5 Comparison of User Permissions Flash Images and Boot Options List Flash images Reset instrument configuration to the user default Reset instrument configuration to the factory default Boot now Reboot the instrument...

  • Page 123: Firmware Upgrade

    • SUP can be upgraded by the user by using GeoDAS as described in the following chapters. The firmware will be released only as a complete package, containing all the firmware listed above. Please see www.geosig.com Support Downloads to download the latest firmware release package.
  • Page 124 Downgrades to the older firmware versions might be required in some specific cases. This is possible, too. Please contact GeoSIG support for the exact procedure of such downgrade.

  • Page 125: Appendices

    GMS-scai User Manual 2023-10-02 / V3 125 / Appendices...

  • Page 126: Appendix A Connector Pinouts

    GMS-scai User Manual 126 / 2023-10-02 / V3 Appendix A Connector Pinouts A.1 POWER Connector Description Function Not connected EXT_ SUP+ External power supply, 9 to 48 VDC EXT_ GND Power return EXT_ BAT+ External battery, 12 VDC Not connected...

  • Page 127: Gps Connector

    GMS-scai User Manual 2023-10-02 / V3 127 / A.4 GPS Connector Description Function GPS_ TX GPS transmit data GPS_ RX GPS receive data Not connected GPS power return GPS_ 1PPS GPS one pulse per second GPS_ PWR GPS power, 12 VDC...

  • Page 128: Appendix B Remote Access To The Instrument Over Ssh

    GMS-scai User Manual 128 / 2023-10-02 / V3 Appendix B Remote Access to the Instrument over SSH The following chapter is for advanced users only. Warranty will be void if something is damaged by user during changes in the root file system.

  • Page 129: Ssh Clients For Windows Os

    GMS-scai User Manual 2023-10-02 / V3 129 / Alternatively, the PuTTY SSH client with GUI interface can be installed by command $ sudo apt-get install putty This software can be found in a menu Applications Internet PuTTY SSH Client and its configuration...

  • Page 130: Sftp Access For Windows Os

    WinSCP is an open source free SFTP client for Windows. Its main function is the easy file transfer between a local computer and the instrument. Figure 76: WinSCP login window To connect to the instrument put the IP address of the GMS-scai and enter the following user name and password: Login:...

  • Page 131: File Structure Of The Instrument

    GMS-scai User Manual 2023-10-02 / V3 131 / B.4 File Structure of the Instrument On the instrument the files are organized as following \media\mmcblk01\. . . in case an SD card is installed . . . Data\ Event files . . . Ringbuffers\ Permanent recording files .

  • Page 132: Appendix C Geodas Settings

    GMS-scai User Manual 132 / 2023-10-02 / V3 Appendix C GeoDAS Settings C.1 Configuration of Stations To be able to communicate with the instrument, GeoDAS must act as a server. This chapter should help to find the correct settings. • Open GeoDAS and Go to the menu Settings Configure Stations.

  • Page 133: Add A New Instrument

    GMS-scai User Manual 2023-10-02 / V3 133 / C.1.1 Add a new Instrument All instruments connected to the same network will be listed in grey. To add one of these stations into the current configuration do the following: • Select the instrument and make a right click •...

  • Page 134: Configuration Of Server Parameters

    Seisan format and stored in Seisan database on the same computer. Customised Data Processing This is not a standard feature of GeoDAS. Therefore please check the GeoDAS Manual and contact GeoSIG for further de- tails if you need to use this functionality.

  • Page 135: Instrument Control In Geodas

    GMS-scai User Manual 2023-10-02 / V3 135 / C.3 Instrument Control in GeoDAS By making a right click on the station name in the window Stations: General Information, several options become available to control and check the instrument. See the figure below: Figure 82: Instrument control of the station in GeoDAS C.3.1 More Information.

  • Page 136: Instrument Setup

    GMS-scai User Manual 136 / 2023-10-02 / V3 Information Area Description Status date and time Before analysing the SOH data always make sure that the SOH files are current ones by checking the time and date here. Firmware Here the firmware versions of all components can be viewed.

  • Page 137: Open Recorded Miniseed Files In Geodas

    GMS-scai User Manual 2023-10-02 / V3 137 / Action or command Description Request a File Request a file from the instrument (the full path to the file must be specified) Request Configuration Menu The instrument uploads the structure of the configuration menu and Options saves the file in \\GeoDAS_DATA\Config\Stationname.mnu.

  • Page 138: Save Predefined Scaling Factors

    • When you open a ‘.MSD’ file with GeoDAS, the following dialog box for scaling factor appears: Figure 85: GeoDAS miniSEED parameters • The values Physical unit and Counts per physical unit must be set for correct display data in GeoSIG software GeoDAS. The values can be calculated as described in chapter C.4.2.

  • Page 139: Calculation Of The Scaling Factors

    GMS-scai User Manual 2023-10-02 / V3 139 / C.4.2 Calculation of the Scaling Factors The scaling factor is the inverse of the LSB value. Scalingf actor See section 9.3.3 for details about how to calculate the LSB factor.

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