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Introduction
Song Meter® with Analysis and Remote Transfer, or SMART™, is a multi-channel, ultrasonic audio recording and analysis platform from Wildlife Acoustics®.
Getting Started
The first time you use a SMART System, we recommend setting it up in an accessible location, such as an office. This will make it easier to configure the SMART and perform any necessary troubleshooting.
Microphone Settings and Schedules
Each microphone connected to a SMART Controller can have its own Setting Profile and Schedule Profile. These profiles determine when the microphone is active; the settings it uses to detect, record, and analyze bat echolocations; and set the scheduling of microphone sensitivity testing and moisture clearing.
SMART Controller Configuration
Before you deploy the SMART System, you should configure basic system and network settings. These include login credentials, date, location, and network configuration settings.
Data Management
The SMART System stores recordings and logs on its internal drive initially, and it can periodically transfer new data to a USB or networked storage drive.
Installing SMART
Installing the SMART System on a wind turbine, meteorological tower, or similar structure requires careful planning. Proper connectivity, grounding, and microphone placement will help ensure a successful deployment.
Bat Activity Alarms and Control System Integration
The SMART System can integrate with a windfarm SCADA network or similar control system to perform acoustically triggered curtailment (ATC). You can define custom alarms that detect bat activity based on custom-defined parameters. When these alarms trigger, you can send control signals to other devices on a control system to trigger turbine shutdowns.
Troubleshooting
Specifications
- SMART Controller Specifications
- SMART MIC-1 Microphone Specifications
SMART Enclosure
The SMART Enclosure is a preconfigured, weatherproof enclosure that can be purchased with the SMART System.
SMART API and Command Reference
The SMART System software includes utilities, command-line scripts, and APIs that can be used for additional customized programming of the SMART System.
Glossary
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Except as specifically provided herein, Wildlife Acoustics makes no warranty of any kind, express or implied, with respect to this product.
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SMART Controller Specifications

General Specifications


Attribute	Value	Notes
Hardware Model	OnLogic K300-E3930-4P-P
Housing Dimensions	6.3 × 4.7 × 2.2 in. (160 × 119 × 56 mm)
Weight	3.0 lb. (1.36 kg)
Mounting Points	6, M3 × 0.5 mounting points, 4.0 mm maximum insertion depth
Operating Temperature	-4°F to 158°F (-20°C to 70°C)
USB Connectivity	4x USB 3.0 Type A	For external storage, keyboard
Ethernet Connectivity	1x GbE 2x GbE Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Power over Ethernet Standard	IEEE 802.3af (PoE Type 1) Class 0
Wi-Fi Connectivity	Dual-antenna, 802.11ac
Cellular Connectivity	Option for 4G LTE
Display Connectivity	2x DisplayPort
Serial Connectivity	2x DB-9 Supports RS-232/422/485
Power Connectivity	9-36 V DC 3-pin connector (Dinkle PN: 2ESDVM-03P)
Programmable Digital I/O	4x In 4x Out Separate power and ground	8-bit, optically isolated
Grounding Features	1x Grounding Nut
CAN Bus	3-pin CAN bus 2.0B
Internal Storage	64 GB M.2 SATA SSD (approximately 48 GB free)	Options up to 1 TB
Processor	2-core Intel Atom x5-E930	Option for 4-core Intel Atom x7-E950
RAM	4 GB	Option for 8 GB

Along each edge of the bottom face are three M3×0.5 mounting holes, spaced 35.56 mm center-to-center. The two rows of mounting holes are spaced 106.50 mm apart, center-to-center. For all other measurements, see General Specifications. — Figure 1. SMART Controller Dimensional Drawings, with Mounting Points

Figure 1. SMART Controller Dimensional Drawings, with Mounting Points

Power Requirements and Consumption

Table 1. SMART Controller Voltage Limits
Nominal operating voltage (Rated DC value of input)	9~36 V
Undervoltage protection trip DC level (system turns off)	8.1 V
Overvoltage protection trip DC level (system turns off)	42.5 V
Maximum safe DC voltage (system not damaged)	50 V
Minimum safe reverse voltage (system not damaged)	-40 V
Ignition pin safe working voltage range (system not damaged)	-20~50 V

Table 2. Total Power Consumption by Microphone Count and ActivityThis table shows the power consumption of the entire SMART System based on the number of active microphones and whether the microphones' heaters are active. The power consumption measurements shown here are approximate and will vary on factors such as attached peripherals, CPU load, and system configuration.
Activity	No Mics	One Mic	Two Mics	Three Mics
Powered down	0.6 W	0.6 W	0.6 W	0.6 W
Idle, powering mics via PoE	6.4 W	8.4 W	10.4 W	N/A
Analyzing and/or recording audio	N/A	9.5 W	12.2 W	14.5 W¹
Analyzing and/or recording audio with heating elements active	N/A	15.2 W	23.6 W	31.6 W¹

¹ Does not include power for necessary PoE switch.