Welcome To Seismic Source Company

Seismic Source Company is a manufacturer of seismic instruments and data acquisition systems. Its products are used in a broad range of applications: Seismology, Structural Monitoring, Seismic Site Evaluation, Civil Engineering, Gas and Oil Exploration, Industrial Vibration Monitoring.

Products

daq5
High-Resolution Seismic Recording System

with High Speed, Compact Size & Low Power

DAQlink 5 is the fifth generation of portable seismograph systems. It can be configured as a stand-alone monitoring system, a refraction system, or a distributed seismic reflection system.

Vscope software controls the seismograph, providing acquisition control, data QC, and file storage. This seismograph utilizes industry-standard Ethernet for command, control, and fast data file transfer.

 

System Features:


 

Cutting-Edge Performance

1 to 24 channels per seismograph

High-Speed 24bit ADC – up to 64,000 sps

Wide Bandwidth – DC to 27 KHz

Low Distortion – 0.00008% THD @ 500 sps

Wide Dynamic Range – >125 dB @ 500 sps typical

Low Noise – less 0.15 µV RMS @ 500 sps typical

 

Multiple Time Synchronization Modes

GPS Clock Discipline for Autonomous Recording

Supports PTP to time synchronize multiple units

VHF/UHF Radio for Underground Use

 

Multiple Trigger Modes

Trigger on hammer switch for shot acquisition

Trigger using GPS time for noise monitoring

Trigger using LTA and STA for event monitoring

Two trigger circuits are available, one for standard and a second for low-voltage inputs

 

Multiple Data Storage Methods

16 Gbytes internal memory card standard
External mounted, USB-compatible Memory Plug for data backup and transfer
Ethernet connection for fast data transfers and remote data storage
 

Twin Built-in Ethernet Network

Use network to configure the seismograph and monitor acquisition
Compatible with cables, Wi-Fi, and Cellular Data
Internal FTP server for external data access
Optional network extenders for connecting DAQlinks
together for high channel count systems
 

Built-in Acceptance Testing

Instrument Tests:
  Distortion, Cross-feed, CMRR, Impulse & Noise
Sensor Tests:
  Resistance, Frequency, Damping, Sensitivity

 

DAQlink5

DAQ5-24

24-Channel Seismograph

 

Operation Modes:


 

Record Active-Source Data

Use with a sledgehammer and hammer switch
source for lightweight and fast crew

Use with a vibrator and controller to acquire data
in noisy and/or difficult situations

Network a computer to monitor the acquisition
quality control data, and store shot records

 

Record Passive Data

True Continuous Recording

Use Cellular Modem for Remote Data Collection

Works with surface or downhole sensors

 

Use for Event Detection & Monitoring

Continuously record and store data
Use LTA/STA Tolerance (Long Term Average / Short Term Average) to detect events
Includes automatic email notifications as events are located
 

distributed daqlink4


A Stand-Alone Seismograph

Small Crews

Small Crews

qad5 4

 

 

qad5 3

Downhole Data Acquisition

 


Ultra High-Resolution Marine Seismic


 

Use multiple DAQlink 5-24 seismographs
to create a system for acquiring seismic data
at a fast sample rate and dense
source point spacing.


 rtm3

Expandability and Flexibility

 All DAQlink4 seismographs are compatible with the entire line of Seismic Source Co source control electronics. This includes the Force3 Vibroseis controller, the Boom Box 3 dynamite synchronizer, and the RTM3 remote trigger module. DAQlink nodes are also compatible with the Universal Encoder 2. Use the UE2 for precise source operation.

 boom box3
   UE3 force3  
A Stackable & Modular System

Stacking DAQlink 5-24 Units

The DAQlink 5-24 seismograph is designed to be stacked into 48-channel (and more) systems. Simply buckle the individual units together and connect the cables.
The DAQlink 5-24 features network system timing, so a single GPS module can synchronize all the modules in a stack of DAQlink 5-24 units, increasing overall timing precision.
The entire system is connected to a computer which controls the seismograph network and stores the acquired seismic data. This computer can also simultaneously provide Quality Control as data is being acquired. Using supplied software, seismic data can be stored in Raw (*.dat), SEG‑2 (*.sg2), SEG‑D (*.sgd), SEG-Y (*.sgy), ASCII (*.csv), or MiniSEED formats.

 

Stackable

 

Stackable DAQlink 5-24
A 48-channel Package

For Large Projects

For Large Projects



Link Units Together
For Larger Systems

Distributed DAQlink 5-24

Distributed DAQlink 5-24

 

Distributed Node Systems

Distributed Node Systems

 


Distributed Connection Options

Besides stacking DAQlink 5-24 units together, seismograph networks can be constructed using a 100Base-T network:

Cable Solution - Distributed DAQlinks increase the distance between units from 100 meters to 3 kilometers

Wi-Fi solution - Typical line of sight distances using standard Wi-Fi transceivers

Internet Solution – Connect each DAQlink, or the entire DAQlink system, to a cellular data modem and CloudConnect to download data from anywhere.


DAQlink4 Features and Specifications:
Technical Features:
 

A/D Conversion:

 

24-bit, high-speed, delta-sigma converters

 

Typical Dynamic Range:

 

Greater than 124 dB (measured @ 500 sps)

 

Crossfeed:

 

Better than 124 dB (measured @ 500 sps)

 

Common Mode Rejection:

 

Better than 100 dB (measured @ 500 sps)

 

Total Harmonic Distortion

 

Better than 0.00008% (measured @ 500 sps)

 

Typical Noise Floor:

 

0.15 mV RMS (measured @ 500 sps)

 

Bandwidth:

 

0 to 27 KHz (unfiltered)

 

Preamp Gain (User Selectable):

 

x1 (0 dB), x4 (12 dB), x16 (24 dB), x256 (48 dB)

 

Maximum Input Signal:

 

x1 gain - 6.5 Volts peak to peak

 

Input Impedance:

 

100k Ohms

 

Digital Filter (User Selectable):

 

Low-Cut Filter - Disabled, 0.001-120 Hz

Filter Type - Linear or Minimum Phase

 

Anti-Alias Filter:

 

85% of the Nyquist frequency

 

Sampling Interval::

 

0.016, 0.032, 0.0625, 0.125, 0.250, 0.500, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0, 8.0, & 16.0 milliseconds

 

Sampling Rate::

 

64,000; 32,000; 16,000; 8000; 4000; 2000; 1000; 500; 250; 125; & 62.5 sps

 

Record Length:

 

Unlimited (with Continuous Recording)

 

Record Modes:

 

DAQlink (Triggered by External Event)

Sigma (Continuous Recording)

 

Trigger Accuracy::

 

±1 microsecond at any sampling frequency

 

Pre-Trigger Delay:

 

Up to 32 seconds

 

Post-Trigger Delay:

 

Up to 100 seconds

Physical features:
 

Internal Network:

 

Twin 100-BaseT Ethernet Chips

Supports PTP clock synchronization between systems

Includes real-time data transfer

 

Internal CF-Card Memory:

 

16 Gbytes Standard (can be expanded)

 

GPS Interface Standard

 

Internal Clock synchronized to GPS time

GPS Time and Position saved with data

 

Optional External Removable Memory:

 

32 Gbytes (can be expanded)

 

Power Consumption (per 24 channels):

 

Less than 0.13 watts/channel

 

Power Requirements:

 

11 to 28 VDC

 

Included Tests:

 

Internal tests for verification of the instrument and the geophone spread

 

Dimensions (standard version):

 

Size: ..... 280 x 246 x 56 mm (11.0 x 9.7 x 2.2 inches)

Weight: .............. 2.0 kg (4.4 pounds)

 

Operating Temperature:

 

-40° to 80° C

 

Case:

 

Sturdy Milled Aluminum

Weatherproof seal - IP67

Downloads:

  DAQLink4 Brochure Download DAQLink 5 Brochure

Seismic Source Co

2391 E. Coleman Rd.
Ponca City, OK 74604
Phone: (580) 762-8233
Fax: (580) 762-1785
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