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Waiting List Time |
Posted by: waysta - 2017-04-21, 23:49 - Forum: General Discussion
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Hi,
I signed up for the blue system waiting list at over 1,500. How many kits do you manufacture at one time?
Can you estimate the wait time months?, years?
Looking forward to joining the network if possible. Looks like I might help to fill-in an open area in my state (NY, between Rochester and Albany).
Thanks!
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Station in Brazil |
Posted by: armando.camara - 2017-04-20, 17:02 - Forum: General Discussion
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In Brazil, there are two Blitzortung stations. I work at a Research Institute and would like to meet a Blitzortung station to see how it works. Do you know who the person is responsible for the stations?
913 Rio de Janeiro, Copacabana
939 Rio de Janeiro, Fundão
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System Red Amplifier probs |
Posted by: ShimmerNZ - 2017-04-17, 06:53 - Forum: Hardware, Software, Lightning Physics
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I've been having problems with my red amplifier recently. Symptoms are working fine then all of a sudden lights on controller dim and power drops on powered usb hub. Same symptoms when powered from PC usb port and similar behavior when powered off a battery.
When unplugging the amplifier it comes back to life. I can see similar behavior if I unplug from controller and power via mini usb port so reasonably sure its the amp. I have used a different power cable and LAN cable as part of troubleshooting
I've checked all solder joints and they are all good. There was no water ingress in the box it was mounted in. I thought it might be have been the electrolytic capacitors so replaced all 4 of them but still not solved.
I've noticed on the webpage it comes up with:
No or unknown amplifier connected
In the amplifier section it shows
PCB 12.3 FW 1.7
and I can see it disappear , reappear then drop the gain in steps as adc voltage too high, settled and then disappear.
At a loss what to try next.
log looks like this...
Code: Blitzortung.org Controller
Station 1243
FW 8.2PCB 10.4/12.3
2017-04-17 06:57:14 9138 | AUTO 1/1: [NOISE IS LOWER] -32/30mV. Trying to raise gain...
2017-04-17 06:57:14 9138 | AMP1: Set gain 6 on channel 0, op-amp 0
2017-04-17 06:57:14 9138 | AMP1: Set gain 6 on channel 0, op-amp 1
2017-04-17 06:57:14 9138 | AUTO 1/2: [NOISE IS LOWER] -20/19mV. Trying to raise gain...
2017-04-17 06:57:14 9138 | AMP1: Set gain 6 on channel 1, op-amp 0
2017-04-17 06:57:14 9138 | AMP1: Set gain 6 on channel 1, op-amp 1
2017-04-17 06:57:14 9138 | AMP1: Ch1, Gain1: 3 -> 6
2017-04-17 06:57:14 9138 | AMP1: Ch1, Gain2: 0 -> 6
2017-04-17 06:57:14 9138 | AMP1: Ch2, Gain1: 3 -> 6
2017-04-17 06:57:14 9138 | AMP1: Ch2, Gain2: 0 -> 6
2017-04-17 06:57:14 9138 | AMP1: Set gain 5 on channel 0, op-amp 0
2017-04-17 06:57:14 9138 | AMP1: Set gain 5 on channel 0, op-amp 1
2017-04-17 06:57:14 9138 | AMP1: Set gain 5 on channel 1, op-amp 1
2017-04-17 06:57:14 9138 | AMP1: Ch1, Gain1: 6 -> 5
2017-04-17 06:57:14 9138 | AMP1: Ch1, Gain2: 6 -> 5
2017-04-17 06:57:14 9138 | AMP1: Ch2, Gain2: 6 -> 5
2017-04-17 06:57:19 9143 | AMP1: Command 'Board 1, Firmware 1.7'
2017-04-17 06:57:19 9143 | AMP1: Controller-board 'Nice to meet you. :-)'
2017-04-17 06:57:20 9144 | AMP1: Setting all gains...
2017-04-17 06:57:21 9145 | EVENT: Amplifier 1 is now connected
2017-04-17 06:57:21 9145 | === New Amplifier 1 Connected ===
2017-04-17 06:57:21 9145 | AMP1: PCB: -1 -> 1
2017-04-17 06:57:21 9145 | AMP1: Firmware: 0.0 -> 1.7
2017-04-17 06:57:21 9145 | AMP1: Refresh-Intvl: 0 -> 0
2017-04-17 06:57:21 9145 | AMP1: Localmode: 0 -> 1
2017-04-17 06:57:21 9145 | AMP1: Channels: 0 -> 2
2017-04-17 06:57:21 9145 | AMP1: Ch1 op-amps: 0 -> 2
2017-04-17 06:57:21 9145 | AMP1: Ch1, Gain1: 5 -> 0
2017-04-17 06:57:21 9145 | AMP1: Ch1, Gain2: 0 -> 0
2017-04-17 06:57:21 9145 | AMP1: Ch2 op-amps: 0 -> 2
2017-04-17 06:57:21 9145 | AMP1: Ch2, Gain1: 5 -> 0
2017-04-17 06:57:21 9145 | AMP1: Ch2, Gain2: 0 -> 0
2017-04-17 06:57:22 9146 | AMP1: Setting all gains...
2017-04-17 06:57:22 9146 | AMP1: Set gain 5 on channel 0, op-amp 0
2017-04-17 06:57:22 9146 | AMP1: Set gain 0 on channel 0, op-amp 1
2017-04-17 06:57:22 9146 | AMP1: Set gain 5 on channel 1, op-amp 0
2017-04-17 06:57:22 9146 | AMP1: Set gain 0 on channel 1, op-amp 1
2017-04-17 06:57:22 9146 | AMP1: Localmode: 1 -> 0
2017-04-17 06:57:22 9146 | AMP1: Ch1, Gain1: 0 -> 5
2017-04-17 06:57:22 9146 | AMP1: Ch2, Gain1: 0 -> 5
2017-04-17 06:57:23 9147 | REMOTE-CONFIG: Message with status 32, seconds 120, text 'Error: Invalid amplifier PCB detected! '
2017-04-17 06:57:23 9147 | REMOTE-CONFIG: Message with status 32, seconds 120, text 'Error: Invalid amplifier PCB detected! '
2017-04-17 06:57:23 9147 | REMOTE-CONFIG: Message with status 32, seconds 120, text 'Error: Invalid amplifier PCB detected! '
2017-04-17 06:57:23 9147 | REMOTE-CONFIG: Message with status 32, seconds 120, text 'No or unknown amplifier connected! '
2017-04-17 06:57:23 9147 | REMOTE-CONFIG: Server '0' deactivated
2017-04-17 06:57:23 9147 | REMOTE-CONFIG: Server '0', expert '0'
2017-04-17 06:57:23 9147 | REMOTE-CONFIG: Set max relative gain: rgain_max=10240, threshold_min=100 on amp0, ch0
2017-04-17 06:57:23 9147 | REMOTE-CONFIG: Set max relative gain: rgain_max=10240, threshold_min=100 on amp0, ch1
2017-04-17 06:57:23 9147 | REMOTE-CONFIG: Set max relative gain: rgain_max=0, threshold_min=100 on amp0, ch2
2017-04-17 06:57:23 9147 | REMOTE-CONFIG: Done with 10 updates and 0 errors
2017-04-17 06:57:24 9148 | AUTO 1/1: [NOISE MUCH TOO HIGH] 12692/12762mV. ADC accuracy could be affected! Trying to lower gain...
2017-04-17 06:57:24 9148 | AMP1: Set gain 3 on channel 0, op-amp 0
2017-04-17 06:57:24 9148 | AUTO 1/2: [NOISE MUCH TOO HIGH] 12706/12743mV. ADC accuracy could be affected! Trying to lower gain...
2017-04-17 06:57:24 9148 | AMP1: Set gain 3 on channel 1, op-amp 0
2017-04-17 06:57:24 9148 | AMP1: Ch1, Gain1: 5 -> 3
2017-04-17 06:57:24 9148 | AMP1: Ch2, Gain1: 5 -> 3
2017-04-17 06:57:30 9154 | REMOTE-CONFIG: Server '0' activated
2017-04-17 06:57:30 9154 | REMOTE-CONFIG: Server '0', expert '1'
2017-04-17 06:57:30 9154 | REMOTE-CONFIG: Done with 3 updates and 0 errors
2017-04-17 06:57:34 9158 | AUTO 1/1: [NOISE IS LOWER] -32/31mV. Trying to raise gain...
2017-04-17 06:57:34 9158 | AMP1: Set gain 6 on channel 0, op-amp 0
2017-04-17 06:57:34 9158 | AMP1: Set gain 6 on channel 0, op-amp 1
2017-04-17 06:57:34 9158 | AUTO 1/2: [NOISE IS LOWER] -19/20mV. Trying to raise gain...
2017-04-17 06:57:34 9158 | AMP1: Set gain 6 on channel 1, op-amp 0
2017-04-17 06:57:34 9158 | AMP1: Set gain 6 on channel 1, op-amp 1
2017-04-17 06:57:34 9158 | AMP1: Ch1, Gain1: 3 -> 6
2017-04-17 06:57:34 9158 | AMP1: Ch1, Gain2: 0 -> 6
2017-04-17 06:57:34 9158 | AMP1: Ch2, Gain1: 3 -> 6
2017-04-17 06:57:34 9158 | AMP1: Ch2, Gain2: 0 -> 6
2017-04-17 06:57:34 9158 | AMP1: Set gain 5 on channel 0, op-amp 0
2017-04-17 06:57:34 9158 | AMP1: Set gain 5 on channel 0, op-amp 1
2017-04-17 06:57:34 9158 | AMP1: Set gain 5 on channel 1, op-amp 1
2017-04-17 06:57:34 9158 | AMP1: Ch1, Gain1: 6 -> 5
2017-04-17 06:57:34 9158 | AMP1: Ch1, Gain2: 6 -> 5
2017-04-17 06:57:34 9158 | AMP1: Ch2, Gain2: 6 -> 5
2017-04-17 06:57:37 9161 | AMP1: Command 'Board 1, Firmware 1.7'
2017-04-17 06:57:37 9161 | AMP1: Controller-board 'Nice to meet you. :-)'
2017-04-17 06:57:38 9162 | AMP1: Setting all gains...
2017-04-17 06:57:38 9162 | EVENT: Amplifier 1 is now connected
2017-04-17 06:57:38 9162 | === New Amplifier 1 Connected ===
2017-04-17 06:57:38 9162 | AMP1: PCB: -1 -> 1
2017-04-17 06:57:38 9162 | AMP1: Firmware: 0.0 -> 1.7
2017-04-17 06:57:38 9162 | AMP1: Refresh-Intvl: 0 -> 0
2017-04-17 06:57:38 9162 | AMP1: Localmode: 0 -> 1
2017-04-17 06:57:38 9162 | AMP1: Channels: 0 -> 2
2017-04-17 06:57:38 9162 | AMP1: Ch1 op-amps: 0 -> 2
2017-04-17 06:57:38 9162 | AMP1: Ch1, Gain1: 5 -> 0
2017-04-17 06:57:38 9162 | AMP1: Ch1, Gain2: 0 -> 0
2017-04-17 06:57:38 9162 | AMP1: Ch2 op-amps: 0 -> 2
2017-04-17 06:57:38 9162 | AMP1: Ch2, Gain1: 5 -> 0
2017-04-17 06:57:38 9162 | AMP1: Ch2, Gain2: 0 -> 0
2017-04-17 06:57:39 9163 | AMP1: Setting all gains...
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Interesting comparision of waveforms for a stroke |
Posted by: BobW - 2017-04-13, 20:32 - Forum: Hardware, Software, Lightning Physics
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Maybe just me, but I thought this was interesting. Had a relatively close stroke - 33 km - and the waveform seems to indicate the it's one of those strikes that if you were to look at it, pulses, and maybe is brighter after the initial flash. Posted below is the waveform from my station as well as that from the Asheville station a couple hundred miles west of me.
It leaves me curious as to what the timestamp - -319us for mine and +26us for Asheville - for the same stroke really means. It appears that the waveform on both stations represents current for what's likely the same stroke. I wonder if the timing for when and subsequentlly "where" is based on a different "flow" interval for the same stroke. The -319 seems to be the fourth current flow interval, and while on Asheville, you cannot see the "first" - probably the leader - you can see flows two, three and four - four - the bigger one - seems to be what both stations actually triggered on.
Also, mine is a Red, and Asheville is Blue. The waveforms have many similarities.
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Pre-Amp Placement |
Posted by: StuartS - 2017-04-11, 11:51 - Forum: Hardware, Software, Lightning Physics
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I am new to the project having just completed assembling the Blue system. I'm currently using ferrite antennas and still looking for optimal placement of it. I have found that it works well in my attic and would like to leave it there for now. I have built a PVC pipe enclosure for the ferrite antennas and pre-amp. Pre-amp is, of course, connected to the blue controller in my home office via Cat6 cable.
My concern is the attic heat build up in the summer and the well being of the pre-amp in such heat. Does anyone have any experience or knowledge of the long term ability of the pre-amp to function properly and survive in a hot attic? I'm going to guess the attic will get to 120-140 F in mid summer.
Any advice appreciated.
stu
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