FireFly
®
Field Operations
Quick Reference Guide
Release 2.
0
1018-010063
Rev. A
December 200
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Contents
Equipment Layout...........................................................................................................................................................................6
Changing the External Battery........................................................................................................................................................9
Field Shooting for Dynamite.........................................................................................................................................................11
Equipment Pickup.........................................................................................................................................................................17
FCC Regulatory Information:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
RF Exposure Compliance Warning:
The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 30 cm from all persons and must not be colocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Users and installers must be provided with antenna installation
instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
FCC Rule About Modifications:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Industry Canada Statement
:
“This device has been designated to operate with the antennas listed below, an d 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
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Equipment Layout
The basic workflow for equipment layout is:
• 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)
• External Battery
Note Do not connect the equipment until you are at the station.
The following example uses six stations per equipment drop point:
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