SMRH²
from Reftek Systems Inc

The SMRH² is a new integrated seismic monitoring system which combines the broadband seismic recorder with the 147-force balance accelerometer, enclosed in a single unit (Fig.1).

Fig 1 - Image of the SMHR² Integrated Seismic Recorder and Accelerometer depicting the ports and data screen, includes 3 adjustable feet for levelling. (Image courteously provided by Reftek)
Fig 1 - Image of the SMHR² Integrated Seismic Recorder and Accelerometer depicting the ports and data screen, includes 3 adjustable feet for levelling. (Image courteously provided by Reftek)

A high-resolution system, which is perfectly designed for early warning installation. The system has a larger dynamic range than previous models due to its 32-bit A/D performance boost which allows the user to record smaller vibrations and acquire a more detailed seismic dataset.

The instrument has an internal triaxial force-balance accelerometer which allows the user to measure low to ultra-low frequency motion by converting acceleration to voltage. This combined high sensitivity, large linear/dynamic range, resolution and compact size with wireless communication, is ideal for early earthquake warning systems in existing infrastructure.

By using the force balance feedback technique, the SMRH² avoids non-linear distortion and threshold sensitivity of elastic measuring parts which can be found with other accelerometers.

The SMRH² communicates through the Seedlink server and can be configured to automatically import MiniSeed data to your analysis software. The system also has its own internal memory (8GB storage, flash memory) which will allow the user to store/back up their data if they cannot connect to the meter or require historical data. With this system, the user has the option to transmit to ultra-low latency for Earthquake Warning applications (EEW) by setting up the unit to transmit real-time data through the REFTEK RTPD software to EEW software.

Fig. 2 Image of the earth acceleration in octave bandwidth against acceleration. Noted in orange is the self noise (between -140 to -110 (20*LogM/S²) bandwidth across the frequency range 0.001-100Hz) for the SMRH² and where it clips at 4g (Image courteously provided by Reftek Inc)
Fig. 2 Image of the earth acceleration in octave bandwidth against acceleration. Noted in orange is the self noise (between -140 to -110 (20*LogM/S²) bandwidth across the frequency range 0.001-100Hz) for the SMRH² and where it clips at 4g (Image courteously provided by Reftek Inc)

Features

-Larger dynamic range due to the 32-bit A/D performance boost

-Housed as a single unit (recorder +accelerometer), measure ultra-low frequency motion, perfect for EEW

-Increased sensitivity, large linear/dynamic range

-Avoids non-linear distortion and threshold sensitivity of elastic measuring parts uses the force balance feedback technique

-Seedlink server communication, auto import of Miniseed data to the user defined analysis software

Data Sheet