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This command is only relevant if

TRGLVL

is not

OFF

See

DMIN

for more information on how the scrubber uses this value.

See

TRGLVL

for more information on how the trigger uses this value.

DMIN <dur-channel-0> <dur-channel-1>

Specifies the minimum duration for a signal in the specified frequency range

to be a valid signal to satisfy the scrubber Values are 0.1 – 800.0 msec in 0.1-

msec steps, or

OFF

The scrubber automatically deletes files where no suitable bat echolocation

is detected. The scrubber looks for at least two narrow band signals of at

least this

DMIN

duration and shorter than

DMAX

and within the frequency

range specified by

FRQMIN

and

FRQMAX

. If

two such signals exist, the file

is saved, if they are not, the file is not saved. 1.5ms is recommended for

recording bats.
If

TRGLVL

is not

OFF

, the files are scrubbed based on this field and

DMAX

If you do not want to scrub files, set this command and

DMAX

OFF.

DMAX <dur-channel-0> <dur-channel-1>

Specifies the maximum duration for a signal in the specified frequency

range to be a valid signal to satisfy the scrubber. Values are 0.1 msec – 800.0

msec in 0.1-msec steps, or

OFF

is recommended for recording bats.

The shortest

DMAX

chosen between channel 0 and 1 will also truncate the

total length of a WAV while recording on stereo channels. This means that if

one channel is in mid trigger and has not yet reached its

DMAX

and the

other channel does reach

DMAX

, the first channel will be truncated shorter

than its programmed

DMAX

See

DMIN

for more information on how the scrubber uses this value.

TRGLVL <level-channel-0> <level-channel-1>

Specifies the digital trigger level. Thresholds are either absolute (negative

values) or relative to the measured noise floor (positive values). The range is

-88 dB

–

+88 dB in 1-dB steps or

OFF

AUTO

selection is available.

If either channel value is not

OFF

, then the

FRQMIN, FRQMAX, DMIN,

DMAX, TRGWIN, and TRGMAX

commands are required before the next

RECORD

command.

The trigger is satisfied if a signal exceeds the specified level within the

frequency range defined by

FRQMIN

and

FRQMAX

Turning on triggers will also activate file scrubbing. For information on

scrubber function and how to turn off the feature, see

DMIN

Summary of Contents for sm3bat

Page 1: ... User Manual DRAFT 005 Feb 3 2014 Wildlife Acoustics Inc 970 Sudbury Road Concord MA 01742 4939 978 369 5225 888 733 0200 www wildlifeacoustics com Song Meter SM3BAT BI OACOU STI C S RE COR DE R User Guide See Page 1 for Quick Start Guide ...

Page 2: ...ife Acoustics the publisher and the author assume no responsibility for errors or omissions including any damages resulting from the express or implied application of information contained in this document or from the use of products services or programs that may accompany it In no event shall Wildlife Acoustics publishers authors or editors of this guide be liable for any loss of profit or any ot...

Page 3: ...w to Use the SM3BAT with External Power 16 3 6 How to Insert and Remove SD Memory Cards 17 3 7 How to Set the Date and Time 19 3 8 How to Set the Location and Time Zone 20 3 9 How to Set the Solar Calculation Method 21 3 10 How to set the Minimum Battery Voltage 21 3 11 How to set the Microphone Sensitivity 22 3 12 How to Change the Prefix for Recorded Files 22 3 13 How to Verify the Device and Au...

Page 4: ...4 5 3 How to Open the SM3 Configurator 34 5 4 SM3 Configurator User Interface 35 5 5 How to Create a Program SM3 Configurator 36 5 6 How to Adjust Configuration Settings 36 5 7 How to Adjust Deployment Scenario Settings 37 5 8 How to Use the Scrollable Calendar View 38 6 Developing Custom Programs 39 6 1 Loops 39 6 2 AUTO Values 39 6 3 Program Commands 40 6 4 How to Work With the Program Checker 4...

Page 5: ...tivity 59 9 4 How to Update the Firmware 62 9 5 How to Generate Diagnostics 63 10 SM3BAT Specifications 64 10 1 Physical 64 10 2 Power 66 10 3 Memory Cards 66 10 4 Acoustic Audio 67 10 5 Ultrasonic Audio 67 10 6 Microphones 68 11 Firmware Release Notes 73 12 Warranty and Disclosures 76 12 1 Wildlife Acoustics Inc Limited Warranty 76 12 2 Declaration of Conformity EN 45014 78 12 3 Prohibition Again...

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Page 7: ...ecorder location and time zone See 3 8 How to Set the Location and Time Zone Load a built in program See 4 3 How to Load a Built In Program Use Sunset to Sunrise to record triggered wav files Use Sunset Sunrise ZC to record triggered zero crossing You may modify a built in program on the recorder but it is recommended to use the SM3 Configurator software on your computer See Chapter 5 Mount the re...

Page 8: ...ord zero crossing on one or two channels and at the same time as recording full spectrum Use the available Kaleidoscope software sold separately to view and analyze your recordings and automatically identify recorded species For more information visit our website at www wildlifeacoustics com 2 2 What s New in the SM3BAT The latest generation in the Song Meter series the SM3BAT is completely redesi...

Page 9: ...ly Automatic setup allows you to begin recording right out of the box Attach microphones and press PROGRAM START You can edit the program later Recognizes microphone types to provide auto setup warnings or errors Complete control over all internal parameters means much finer control of trigger and scrubber settings for advanced users The CHECK STATUS button lets you see the state of the unit witho...

Page 10: ...r time synchronization or location logging A temperature controlled crystal maintains clock accuracy at extreme temperatures and reduces clock drift Native SDXC support no reformatting needed Better compatibility with all SDHC and SDXC cards All class 4 or faster cards are supported at any sample rate A nap mode allows for the recorder to enter a low power state in between triggers to further cons...

Page 11: ...s and information about your Song Meter and related products features and events 1 Open a web browser on your computer or mobile device 2 Navigate to www wildlifeacoustics com 3 Click Contact Us 4 Click Join Our Mailing List 5 Complete the online form and click Add to Mailing List 2 3 2 How to Contact Support We have full time support staff ready to assist you Email support2015 wildlifeacoustics c...

Page 12: ...nd view the menu options on the LCD screen and control the unit Pressure Vent This temperature UV and water resistant vent protects the enclosure against condensation moisture and heat exposure Battery Bays Each bay holds two D batteries Spring loaded ergonomic caps turn left to open and right to close Memory Bay Insert up to four SDHC or SDXC memory cards Supports cards up to 2 TB currently 256 G...

Page 13: ... enclosure to protect them from the elements NOTE Do not remove the back cover of your recorder There are no user serviceable parts and removing the cover will void your warranty When necessary only remove the thumb screw cover for the memory bay the two twist off battery bay covers and the four connector module caps Each of the four connectors provides a weatherproof seal when mated with a microp...

Page 14: ...options Press Right to advance to the next submenu or value Press Right to save your changes Press Left to cancel or go back to the last menu item Press ENTER MENU to navigate menus select options and to confirm entries LED Indicator Flashes green once per second when recording Flashes red once per second when triggers are enabled and the recorder is awake and armed but not currently recording To ...

Page 15: ...de of the SM3BAT anywhere on the globe in degrees west W or east E of the Prime Meridian Greenwich Longitude is used in sunrise and sunset time calculations Timezone UTC Set the global time zone for your device Time and Date Set the local date and time for your device Power Volt Cutoff Specify a minimum voltage from 0 0 to 12 0 volts in 0 1 volt increments If voltage falls below this value in a 24...

Page 16: ...ready on the recorder a program you edit on the recorder a custom program that you design using the SM3 Configurator software and then import to the recorder on a memory card 3 Mount and secure the recorder 4 Press the PROGRAM START button You can leave the recorder unattended after this step 5 The recorder sleeps until the next scheduled recording time 6 The recorder wakes at the scheduled record...

Page 17: ...hones The two microphone connectors for channel 0 and channel 1 mate directly with the 3m cable included with the ultrasonic SMM U1 or acoustic SMM A1 microphones available from Wildlife Acoustics NOTE Unauthorized devices may damage the recorder and will void the warranty Both microphones can be extended with available extension cables in 10m and 50m lengths All connections are fully waterproof T...

Page 18: ... can be used with up to 100 meters of cable with no attenuation or degradation The microphone has a differential output which significantly reduces noise from electromagnetic sources The omnidirectional SMM U1 is ideal for unattended monitoring where the precise direction of bat activity is not known in advance See the specifications chapter for polar plots For applications requiring directionalit...

Page 19: ...mates you can avoid using windscreens The windscreens will attenuate ultrasound by only a few dB when dry However they will block most ultrasound when soaked with water until they dry Drying time can vary significantly based on temperature humidity and wind Secure the windscreens for the SMM U1 microphone with the included C clip Make sure there is an air gap between the windscreen and the microph...

Page 20: ...ou can set the power selection switch to use internal power from four 4 D size alkaline or NiMH batteries or external power through the connector port The power selection switch is located in the memory bay Set the power switch down to turn the unit ON using internal battery power When not in use set the switch up to conserve battery power The up position also enables external power if connected W...

Page 21: ...ternal power exists consider the up position to be OFF With normal operation and high quality alkaline batteries the SM3BAT can record approximately 18 nights of full spectrum triggered recordings and approximately 20 nights of triggered zero crossing recordings on one channel The device enters a very low power state when not recording and uses negligible power between scheduled recordings The rec...

Page 22: ...an 90 degrees Delicate force is required to seal the cover 6 Repeat for the two batteries in the other battery bay 3 5 How to Use the SM3BAT with External Power With the optional external power cable the power connector can safely accept voltages from 5 17 volt DC and is intended for 6 or 12 volt external battery systems CAUTION If you are unfamiliar with configuring external battery and power sys...

Page 23: ...ough and the ferrite snapped shut A zip tie is included for further securing the filter Set the power switch up to turn the unit ON using external battery power When not in use set the switch down to conserve battery power The down position also enables internal power if connected When no internal power exists consider the down position to be OFF See section 3 10 for information on setting a minim...

Page 24: ...ultiple SD memory cards to take advantage of failover capabilities If an error occurs on one card the SM3BAT can continue writing data on another card If the recorder is unable to write to all available SD cards on of the following errors appear 2016 Jan 31 09 00 00 CARDS FULL ERROR or DIRTY 0 24000 1 24000 A card marked DIRTY indicates that a critical write operation affecting the file system typ...

Page 25: ...e and time appear on one line in the following format YYYY MMM DD HH MM SS For example 2015 Oct 22 20 17 45 3 Press ENTER MENU or Right The cursor flashes on the last digit of the year 4 To adjust the year press Up or Down 5 Press ENTER MENU or Right to set the month 6 To adjust the month press Up or Down 7 Press ENTER MENU or Right to set the numeric day of the month 8 To adjust the date press Up...

Page 26: ...upported NOTE The recorder does not automatically adjust for daylight savings time Use the following steps to set the latitude longitude and time zone 1 At the Song Meter Main Menu select Settings and press ENTER MENU 2 Select Location and press ENTER MENU 3 On the Location Settings screen press Down to select Latitude a Press Right b To enter degrees of latitude north of the equator press Up c To...

Page 27: ...lated sunrise and sunset times for the method that you select appear as if they were occurring today For example Sunrise Sunset Type Solar Nautical Rise 05 12 Set 18 57 7 Press ENTER MENU to save your changes 8 Press Left to return to the Song Meter Settings menu NOTE Sunrise and sunset calculations require other settings including your location latitude and longitude and time zone 3 10 How to set...

Page 28: ...rial number of the recorder You can edit this value on each device or override the prefix with a new one in the program file that you create using the SM3 Configurator software 1 At the Song Meter Main Menu select Settings and press ENTER MENU 2 Select Location and press ENTER MENU 3 At the Location Settings menu select Prefix and press Right 4 Specify a 1 to 12 character prefix a At the first pos...

Page 29: ...ther fasteners 3 15 How to Check the Status of the Recorder Use the following procedure to check the status of the recorder Cargo including the recorder can shift during transit Always perform this procedure to check the status of the recorder and memory cards before a deployment 1 Press and hold down the CHECK STATUS button until the unit responds This may take several seconds 2 The LCD screen ba...

Page 30: ... new devices and should last three 3 years with normal use During normal operation the D cell batteries or external power source when used supplies power to the clock The internal battery is only a backup to preserve the time settings if there is no main power or the SM3BAT is turned OFF The unit will still operate properly with a dead clock battery however the clock will need to be reset if the D...

Page 31: ...ad only You cannot change them This change in location may affect the calculated sunrise and sunset times when using advanced scheduling commands 3 To verify perform the steps in 3 8 How to Set the Location and Time Zone 4 Unpack the optional GPS time synch receiver and the included 5 meter cable 5 Remove the cap over the serial communication connector the third connector from the top in the serie...

Page 32: ...ided for non triggered WAV non triggered WAC or triggered WAC If synchronization was acquired and maintained for the duration of the recording the underscore character in the filename between the date and time changes to a dollar sign as shown in the following filename examples ARIZONA 1234_0 1_20160104_152209 wav ARIZONA 1234_0 1_20160104 152209 wav This is how you can tell if the entire recordin...

Page 33: ...means the RTC is slow relative to GPS while positive numbers mean the RTC is fast relative to GPS This file can be used for special cases where drift of unsynchronized recordings between two synchronized recordings can be estimated and corrected 3 18 3 Power Considerations The GPS receiver consumes about 500 mW of additional current This can result in a reduction of about 65 of the estimated batte...

Page 34: ...s turned off and the audio files are stored as uncompressed wav files If you enable compression to reduce file size the SM3BAT stores the audio files in the proprietary Wildlife Acoustics Audio Compression WAC file format with a wac filename extension On average wac files are 40 smaller than uncompressed wav files though the superior noise filtering in triggered wav mode can still result in lower ...

Page 35: ... off 24 hours NOTE For sunset to sunrise or sunrise to sunset programs set the recorder location and time zone See 3 8 How to Set the Location and Time Zone 4 Press ENTER MENU The following message appears Program loaded 5 The program that you selected is loaded onto the recorder Next you can perform any of the following actions Edit the program Export the program to an SD card Start the program 4...

Page 36: ...rrors appear Repeat these steps to resolve the errors or press Left to ignore Press Down to view the next problem Press Down after the last problem to return to the Program menu To return to the Program menu before reviewing all the problems press Left 10 When no errors exist the following message appears Program edit OK 4 5 How to Create a Program On the Recorder You can create a new program from...

Page 37: ...cify a new prefix on the recorder or in a custom program NOTE If a file with that name already exists on the SD card it is overwritten 4 7 How to Import a Program Use this procedure after saving a custom program to the root or top level directory of an SD card from another recorder or from the SM3 Configurator You can import a program file PGM from the SD card in slot A 1 At the Song Meter Main Me...

Page 38: ... Press Down to advance to the next error or warning if any 4 If you do not press any buttons for 60 seconds the Program Checker exits a If there is at least one error go back to the main menu Edit the program and fix the errors b If there are only warnings the program starts running Editing the program or attaching a missing item such as a microphone are optional steps that can often be used to re...

Page 39: ...nd move forward to the current time and realize the intention is not to wait until 16 00 00 the following day but to begin recording immediately 4 9 How to Stop a Program Press and hold the PROGRAM STOP button while a program is running or scheduled to run to stop it from continuing You may have to hold the button for several seconds If you stop a running program the recorded output up until recor...

Page 40: ...ured it Edit and save your own versions of a program and use them on future deployments to one or more SM3 acoustic or ultrasonic recorders 5 2 How to Install the SM3 Configurator Follow these steps to download and install the SM3 Configurator software 1 Navigate to www wildlifeacoustics com support download software 2 Find the setup file appropriate for your operating system 3 Download the file a...

Page 41: ...programs Deployment Scenario Gauge the impact of your deployment settings on battery power memory capacity and the recording schedule Scrollable Calendar View Use this section to explore the recording schedule estimated battery life and memory card requirements of your program Black bars represent successful recordings purple bars require more memory and red bars represent insufficient power Blue ...

Page 42: ...line select another command from the list 5 The last line in a program is empty and shows Choose in its command field ready for you to add a new line To insert a new line click a line number 6 To remove a line select Delete in the command field 7 Optional Adjust the Configuration Settings section to override the settings in the recorder 8 Optional Adjust the Deployment Scenario section to estimate...

Page 43: ...1 field select the microphone you plan to use on channel 1 right 7 In the Trig Ratio field indicate the percentage of time during recording periods that a given microphone will be triggered This only applies to triggered recordings The default value of 10 is a good estimate for bat recordings Adjust as needed based on past experience with your specific recording conditions 8 In the Power Wh field ...

Page 44: ...0 GB limit The scrollable view also illustrates when Song Meter is likely to stop recording after running out of memory storage or battery power Running out of memory storage is shown with recordings in purple and running out of power is shown with recordings in red These are estimates based on the memory card and battery capacity specified in the Deployment Scenario section Actual performance is ...

Page 45: ...dition or the implicit ending time whichever occurs first The RECORD command likewise inherits an implicit ending time from any enclosing loops perhaps causing a RECORD command to finish earlier than indicated by its own duration UNTCOUNT loops do not have an ending time of their own although they do pass along any implicit ending time that they inherit If a program contains just one loop a REPEAT...

Page 46: ...er is a two pole filter meaning it attenuates sounds at 12dB per octave So if set to 1 0 kHz a 500 Hz sound would be attenuated by 12dB Every 6dB represents a halving of sound level so the 500 Hz sound would appear in the recording at one fourth or 0 25 its original amplitude For bats the SMM U1 microphone has a built in 4 pole filter at 8 kHz If you expect bats vocalizing below 16 kHz set this HP...

Page 47: ...ut at the expense of 40 more power consumption Choose WAC for acoustic recordings when storage is more important than power The following sample rates are available on two channels simultaneously unless otherwise specified 1000 2000 4000 8000 9600 12000 16000 19200 24000 32000 48000 96000 192000 256000 1 channel in WAC mode up to 2 channels in WAV mode 384000 one channel Choose a sample rate that ...

Page 48: ... If WAV is selected Channel 0 Mic Channel 1 Mic Channel 0 Rate Channel 1 Rate None None 256k 256k None A1 OFF 24k None U1 OFF 256k A1 None 24k OFF A1 A1 24k 24k A1 U1 256k 256k U1 None 256k OFF U1 A1 256k 256k U1 U1 256k 256k ZC OFF 0 1 0 1 4 8 16 Specifies the source channels used and the division ratio for zero crossing recordings AUTO settings are available Zero Crossing is not the same as full...

Page 49: ...GWIN setting or a maximum length of 15 seconds Channel AUTO setting behavior One SMM U1 ultrasonic microphone on channel 0 0 One SMM U1 ultrasonic microphone on channel 1 1 Two SMM U1 ultrasonic microphones 0 1 No attached SMM U1 ultrasonic microphones OFF FRQMIN freq channel 0 freq channel 1 Specifies the lower bound for the frequencies of interest to the scrubber and the triggering mechanism Val...

Page 50: ...s the maximum duration for a signal in the specified frequency range to be a valid signal to satisfy the scrubber Values are 0 1 msec 800 0 msec in 0 1 msec steps or OFF OFF is recommended for recording bats The shortest DMAX chosen between channel 0 and 1 will also truncate the total length of a WAV while recording on stereo channels This means that if one channel is in mid trigger and has not ye...

Page 51: ...c in 0 1 sec steps This command is only relevant if TRGLVL is not OFF This should be set sufficiently long to avoid a recording ending after one echolocation If a bat echolocates every 0 5 seconds and this was set to 0 1 seconds you would get a new trigger with every single echolocation Three 3 0 seconds works well for species in most parts of the world Some standards describe a bat pass by specif...

Page 52: ...ou set the duration of the PAUSE command to greater than 1 minute 3 minutes if using the GPS option the SM3BAT enters low power sleep mode and wakes up at the next scheduled recording AT DATE DDMMMYY Causes the program to wait until the specified date YY are the last two digits of the year in the current century beginning with the year 2000 NOTE If you start the program after the specified AT DATE...

Page 53: ...recorder recognizes different methods for calculating precise sunrise and sunset times To specify a method and view the next available sunrise and sunset times select Sunrise Sunset Type in the Settings menu UNTSSET hh mm ss Ends a loop at sunset plus or minus the specified time Any RECORD commands in progress in this loop are forced to stop recording UNTCOUNT count INF Ends a loop after count ite...

Page 54: ...ecks for the following items Balanced REPEAT UNTX loops At least one RECORD command that is reachable in other words at least one RECORD precedes or is inside of an infinite loop All required parameters set prior to a RECORD command Parameters that are consistent with the present hardware 3 It shows errors if any followed by warnings if any It shows the matching line number in your program for the...

Page 55: ...S command No ZC cmd error a RECORD command has been reached with no preceding ZC command No DTRGLVL cmd error a RECORD command has been reached with no preceding DTRGLVL command No FREQMIN cmd error a RECORD command has been reached with triggered recording enabled with no preceding FREQMIN command No FREQMAX cmd error a RECORD command has been reached with triggered recording enabled with no prec...

Page 56: ...y both have ultrasonic microphones Using only channel 1 run time warning a RECORD command has been reached an ultrasonic board is present the preceding FS command s channel parameter is AUTO there are two external microphones and the preceding FS command s rate parameter is set too high for stereo for the command s file type WAV WAC the recorder will choose one channel to use rather than stereo ch...

Page 57: ...her 0 nor 12 dB ZC no ult hw error a RECORD command has been reached an ultrasonic SM3BAT recorder is not present and the preceding ZC command Channel parameter is not OFF ZC acoust mic no FS run time warning a RECORD command has been reached an ultrasonic board is present the preceding ZC command has a channel enabled either explicitly or via AUTO selection and the preceding FS command does not h...

Page 58: ...high quality alkaline batteries Use the SM3 Configurator to estimate a recording schedule based on your program requirements 7 2 How to Estimate Memory Requirements 7 2 1 Ultrasonic Recording In a typical night with bat activity and no rain or gusty wind you need about 0 5 GB for a stereo recording Even with gusty wind causing false triggers you only need about 2 0 GB per night In WAV mode since f...

Page 59: ... 2 4444 4 256 GB 370 4 740 8 806 4 1111 2 1481 6 1612 4 2222 4 4444 4 8888 8 Estimated Recording Time in Hours Stereo 2 channels 96 000 48 000 44 100 32 000 24 000 22 050 16 000 8 000 4 000 8 GB 5 8 11 6 12 6 17 4 23 1 25 2 34 7 69 4 138 9 16 GB 11 6 23 1 25 2 34 7 46 3 50 4 69 4 138 9 277 8 32 GB 23 1 46 3 50 4 69 4 92 6 100 8 138 9 277 8 555 6 64 GB 46 3 92 6 100 8 138 9 185 2 201 6 277 8 555 6 ...

Page 60: ...th channels regardless of which channel caused the trigger This part of the file name indicates which channel caused the trigger NOTE Triggered wac recordings are made only on the channel that caused the trigger This part of the file name indicates the channels that were armed for triggered recording YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS The full timestamp including the year month day hour minute and second when the re...

Page 61: ...her metadata relating to analysis of the recording NOTE Some of the metadata tags described below are only used by Wildlife Acoustics for diagnostics while others may be used to provide future capabilities and are not currently available Device Model The device model For example SM3 or SM3BAT Device Serial Number The unique serial number for your recorder Firmware Version The firmware version inst...

Page 62: ...0 5 9 11 75 3 4 U1 34 0 U1 21 0 2016 Jan 22 17 17 47 42 35000 N 71 18200 W 0 300000 5 5 11 75 1 2 U1 21 0 U1 11 0 Date The date for these entries was January 22 2016 Time The current local time for each entry appears about one minute from the last entry NOTE The date time and time zone are set on the recorder Latitude and Longitude If the GPS receiver is installed the coordinates are given Step Th...

Page 63: ...o an internal mic not available on SM3BAT units The number of channel 1 triggers detected in triggered mode A zero 0 appears for continuous mode The number of zero crossing files written on channel 1 A zero 0 appears when you are not recording in ZC mode 8 4 How to Install the Kaleidoscope Software The free version of the Kaleidoscope post processing software from Wildlife Acoustics can convert wa...

Page 64: ... and cancel this entire procedure Any existing data files remain on the memory cards Press Down to select Yes and press ENTER MENU to format all current memory cards in slots A B C and D 4 If you select Yes the progress of each card in each slot appears and then the screen resets to the last selected submenu 5 With up to four clean formatted memory cards you now have the maximum available space on...

Page 65: ... proximity To set both microphones at approximately the same sensitivity adjust the GAIN level in your program to better match the microphones To test SMM SMM U1 microphones order the Ultrasonic Calibrator 9 3 1 How to Use the Ultrasonic Calibrator Use the available Ultrasonic Calibrator for the SM3BAT to calibrate SMM SMM U1 microphones Since ultrasound is beyond the range of human hearing verify...

Page 66: ...h the microphone to either microphone port using a microphone extension cable 4 Install the clear calibrator microphone adapter by sliding it onto the calibrator from the bottom the end with the Wildlife Acoustics logo until it is touching the toggle switches 5 Place the microphone in the calibrator microphone adapter Make sure that the side with the smaller hole diameter is near the toggle switch...

Page 67: ...t least negative number A higher less negative number indicates a more sensitive microphone A lower number indicates some loss of sensitivity If the value is less more negative than 38 dB your microphone has lost some or all of its sensitivity 9 3 3 Chirp Mode To test the SM3BAT system the Ultrasonic Calibrator can emit loud ultrasonic signals to the recorder while it is recording from some distan...

Page 68: ...s 5 Select the latest SM3BAT firmware update file to download it 6 Optional As a registered user you can also access the following downloads SM3 Configurator Kaleidoscope software for sound file conversions Song Scope software Firmware for other devices such as Echo Meter or SM2 7 Save or copy the SM3 firmware file to the top level of an SD card 8 Turn each of the four thumb screws counterclockwis...

Page 69: ...n to diagnose the problem 1 Insert at least one SD card into the recorder 2 At the Song Meter Main Menu select Utilities and press ENTER MENU 3 Select Export Diagnostics and then press ENTER MENU 4 The unit performs audio path tests and then exports the following information in a log file to the first available SD card current settings current configurations current program other diagnostic inform...

Page 70: ...fications 10 1 Physical SM3BAT Physical Specifications Length Height 12 75 inches 32 4 cm Width 7 875 inches 20 0 cm Depth Upper 2 31 inches 58 7 cm Depth Lower 2 56 inches 65 0 cm Weight 5 5 pounds 2 5 kg Weight with 4 Batteries 7 0 pounds 3 2 kg Operating Temperature 4 F to 122 F 20 C to 50 C ...

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Page 72: ...l spectrum Alkaline batteries estimated 12 000 milliamp hours at 1 5V each Full spectrum on 1 channel 18 nights Full spectrum on 2 channels 15 nights Zero crossing on 1 channel 20 nights Zero crossing on 2 channels 15 nights NiMH batteries estimated 10 000 milliamp hours at 1 2V each Full spectrum on 1 channel 12 nights Full spectrum on 2 channels 10 nights Zero crossing on 1 channel 13 nights Zer...

Page 73: ...0 Hz or 1 kHz Sample Rates The recorder supports the following sample rates in samples per second on one or two channels 1000 2000 4000 8000 9600 12000 16000 19200 24000 32000 48000 96000 10 5 Ultrasonic Audio Channels 2 Recording format 16 bit PCM wav or optional wac proprietary lossless compressed format or zero crossing Analog to Digital Converter 0 884V RMS 2 5v p p full scale Amplifier Gain 0...

Page 74: ... one or two channels 256000 one or two channels 384000 one channel Anti alias filter 2 pole 128 kHz for 192 kHz and 256 kHz sample rates 192 kHz for 384 kHz sample rate 10 6 Microphones 10 6 1 SMM U1 Ultrasonic Enclosure Weatherproof stainless steel Directionality Omnidirectional Element Knowles FG Output Differential Built in high pass filter 4 pole at 8 kHz ...

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Page 78: ... 10 6 2 SMM A1 Acoustic Enclosure Weatherproof ruggedized anodized aluminum Sensitivity 11 4dB 0dB 1V pa 1KHz Signal to Noise Ratio 68 dB Dynamic Range 26dB 102dB SPL at 0dB gain Directionality Omnidirectional Output Differential Frequency Response Flat 10 dB from 50 Hz to 20 kHz ...

Page 79: ...lease files and sensor log entries were distributed more randomly across cards Further improvements to back to back triggering reducing turn around time Advanced feature Added support for 32 bit recording This feature is specific to certain marine recording applications and is not intended for general use It only works for acoustic rates not ultrasonic rates trigger level must be set to OFF no tri...

Page 80: ...ircumstances Improved flash card performance to decrease delays in back to back recordings as the number of recordings grows 1 1 5 Fixed a bug that could cause reliability issues 1 1 4 Added a new programming command FEATURE This is for advanced use and is not a required command by the program checker The first parameter is a number from 1 to 16 and the second parameter is OFF or ON By default all...

Page 81: ...port program Fixed problem causing program to not always start at beginning Allowed longer file names for import program 1 0 8 Fixed problem in scheduler to terminate record when outer loop time is reached Improved responsiveness of check status button Added a program check for NAP on non ultrasonic hardware 1 0 7 Fixed meta data in WAV files Improved responsiveness of stop program button Added su...

Page 82: ...r free or that all defects in the software products will be corrected Exclusions This warranty excludes 1 physical damage to the surface of the product including cracks or scratches on the outside casing 2 damage caused by misuse neglect improper installation or testing unauthorized attempts to open repair or modify the product or any other cause beyond the range of the intended use 3 damage cause...

Page 83: ...UPPLIERS SHALL BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL INDIRECT SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATA LOSS OF REVENUE LOSS OF BUSINESS OR OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OR USE OF THIS PRODUCT WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE STRICT PRODUCT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER THEORY EVEN IF WAI HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILIT...

Page 84: ...N 55011 2009 A1 2010 Industrial scientific and medical ISM radio frequency equipment Electromagnetic disturbance characteristics Limits and methods of measurement Class A ICES 003 2004 Industry Canada Interference Causing Equipment Standard Digital Apparatus Class A EN61326 2006 Electrical Equipment for Measurement Control and Laboratory use EMC Requirements EMC Directive 2004 108 EC EN61000 4 2 E...

Page 85: ...tal device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation...

Page 86: ...r Guide page 80 BIOACOUSTIC MONITORING SYSTEMS Song Meter SM3BAT B I O A C O U S T I C S R E C O R D E R User Guide Wildlife Acoustics Inc 3 Clock Tower Place Suite 210 Maynard MA 01754 978 369 5225 888 733 0200 www wildlifeacoustics com ...

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