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Bird Dog 3 Wi-Fi Plus

Geophone acceptance testing and field quality control with Wi-Fi, battery power, and browser-based GeoTest software.

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Bird Dog 3 Wi-Fi Plus

Bird Dog 3 Wi-Fi Plus

Overview

The Bird Dog 3 Wi-Fi Plus is a portable geophone acceptance testing and field quality control system. It includes the features of the Bird Dog 3 with built-in battery power and Wi-Fi for easier use in the field.

The system allows crews to test individual geophone elements, strings of geophones, or one 3-component geophone. GeoTest software can be used from a Windows computer, Android tablet, iPhone, or any browser-connected device through the internal web-based interface.

Bird Dog 3 Wi-Fi Plus records test results, stores GPS time and location with every record, and provides data for statistical analysis, reporting, and client documentation. It is designed to verify geophone performance anywhere and at any time, including locations where the recording system cannot run tests.

Features

Portable Field QC
  • All the features of Bird Dog 3 plus built-in battery and Wi-Fi
  • Internal battery for all-day field use
  • 99 watt-hour internal battery
  • Stable, rugged field unit
  • Designed for geophone acceptance testing in the field
GeoTest Software Access
  • Use Wi-Fi to connect to a Windows computer and run GeoTest
  • Connect to an Android tablet using the internal web-based GeoTest version
  • Connect to an iPhone using the internal web-based GeoTest version
  • Connect to any computer and use the internal browser-based version
  • Records and prints all test results
Geophone Testing
  • Tests up to three single-axis geophones or strings at the same time
  • Tests one 3-component geophone
  • QC individual elements or strings
  • Run geophone tests when and where the recording system cannot
  • Assures clients that geophones are operating correctly
Test and Reporting Features
  • Time domain and frequency domain tests
  • MS Excel compatible interface for statistical analysis
  • Report creation support
  • Stores test configurations and parameters for multiple sensors
  • GPS time and location saved for every record
  • All test data saved in non-volatile memory for later download
System Options
  • BD3 Geophone QC kit
  • Geophone wiring harness
  • Hydrophone test option
  • Vibrator QC option
  • Bar code reader option
Included With Geophone Test Option
  • Three-channel Bird Dog 3 unit
  • Power cable
  • CAT5 computer interface cable
  • Li-Ion battery charger
  • Geophone wiring harness
Performance Specifications
  • 32-bit sigma delta converter
  • Dynamic range: 126 dB
  • THD: 0.0012%
  • Crosstalk better than -125 dB
  • CMRR greater than 100 dB
  • Noise floor less than 0.09 µV RMS at 2 ms
  • Input impedance: 100k ohms
Physical Specifications
  • 3 channels
  • Operating temperature: -40°C to +85°C
  • Humidity: 0 to 100%
  • Size: 14 x 5.5 x 3 inches / 356 x 140 x 76 mm
  • Weight: 3.4 lbs / 1.55 kg
  • Internal 8 GB CompactFlash data storage

Benefits

Test Geophones Anywhere
  • Built-in battery power and Wi-Fi allow crews to test geophones in the field without relying on the recording system.
Save Crew Time
  • Testing up to three single-axis geophones or one 3C geophone at once helps reduce field QC time.
Improve Client Confidence
  • Test records, printed results, and GPS-stamped data help document that geophones are operating correctly.
Simplify Field Connectivity
  • Technicians can connect using Windows computers, Android tablets, iPhones, or any browser-capable device.
Improve Data Management
  • Test data is saved in non-volatile memory for later download, retrieval, analysis, and reporting.
Support Multiple QC Workflows
  • Optional hydrophone testing, vibrator QC, and barcode scanning allow the Bird Dog 3 Wi-Fi Plus to support broader field QC programs.
Increase Testing Accuracy
  • The 32-bit ADC, low noise floor, high dynamic range, and rugged design provide accurate field quality control measurements.

Related Applications

Bird Dog 3 Wi-Fi Plus is used for geophone acceptance testing, sensor QC, and field verification.

Geophone Acceptance Testing
  • Test individual geophones, geophone strings, or 3C geophones before and during field deployment.
Field Quality Control
  • Run QC tests when and where the recording system cannot perform them.
Sensor Documentation
  • Save GPS time, location, test results, and reports for client documentation and later review.
Hydrophone Testing
  • Add the hydrophone test option for hydrophone and streamer section QC workflows.
Vibrator QC
  • Add the vibrator QC option for independent vibrator performance testing and analysis.

Brochure

Bird Dog 3 Wi-Fi Plus Brochure