BASALT
K I N E M E T R I C S
High Dynamic Range, IP Aware, Communication
Centric Accelerograph or Multi-channel Recorder
Basalt represents the next evolution in Kinemetrics Strong Motion Instrumentation.
Offering exceptional high dynamic range, matched to Kinemetrics outstanding
EpiSensor accelerometer performance, and with exemplary timing accuracy, and
spectral purity the Basalt again advances the standards of strong motion data recording.
Complementing this outstanding data fidelity is a new suite of communication capabilities
offering multiple real time data streams to multiple clients.
As a member of Kinemetrics new Rock platform the Basalt is easy to integrate with
other Rock and Quanterra instruments allowing users to develop highly flexible
earthquake monitoring solutions.
The Basalt offers greatly enhanced ease of use over existing instruments as only a web
browser is required to modify operation parameters, change recording and telemetry
modes and formats, view or retrieve recorded files. Functions can be accessed worldwide
via a WAN, or via a local wireless interface with the optional Bluetooth interface.
Features
♦ 4 sensor channels digital recorder w/internal or ♦ Extensive state-of-health monitoring, including input
external Episensor Triaxial Deck and system voltages, internal temperature, humidity,
♦ 24-bit Delta Sigma converter per channel communication link diagnostics
♦ Built-in GPS ♦ Optional Terminal strips for easy sensor connection
♦ Record and communicate multiple sample rates ♦ Transient and EMI/RFI protection on all connections
♦ Multiple data formats and telemetry protocols ♦ System Status LEDs
♦ Power Management for ultra-low power operation ♦ Designed for RoHS Compliance and easy re-cycling
♦ Rugged aluminum extruded case designed for 1m ♦ Designed for low total cost of ownership
drop and 1m temporary immersion (IP67) Specifications subject to change without notice
USA – 222 Vista Ave., Pasadena, CA 91107 / Tel (626) 795-2220 / Fax (626) 795-0868 2/09
Switzerland – Z.I. Le Trési 6B, 1028 Préverenges / Tel +41 (21) 803-2829 – [Link]
Channels GPS: Integrates completely with system, providing timing,
Basalt: 4 sensor channels digital recorder w/internal or internal oscillator correction and position information,
external triaxial Episensor accelerometer optional power cycling.
Input level: 5Vpp, 10Vpp, 40Vpp Differential Input Timing: Accuracy: <1 microseconds of UTC with GPS
Power: Power consumption: <100mW (active)
Data Acquisition
I/O and Display
Type: Individual 24-bit Delta Sigma converter per channel Power input: Mil-style connector for DC power input, external
with Black Fin DSP on each 4 Channel board battery connection, 1-W power LAN
Anti-alias filter: Double Precision FIR Filter Causal/Acausal; RS-232/USB input: Mil-style connector with full RS-232C interface
>140 dB attenuation at output Nyquist with modem control, USB 1.1 Device connection,
Dynamic range: 200 sps ~127 dB (RMS noise to RMS clip - Typical) RS232 Console connector
100 sps ~130 dB (RMS noise to RMS clip - Typical) Ethernet Connection: 10 Base-T Ethernet Interface
Frequency response: DC to 80 Hz @ 200 sps EMI/RFI protection: All I/O lines EMI/RFI and transient protected
Sampling rates: 1, 10, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000, 2000 sps LEDS: System, power and event status, Ethernet Link &
Data
Channel skew: None – simultaneous sampling of all channels Power Supply
Acquisition modes: Continuous, triggered, time windows Type: Internal high efficiency switched power supply and
Output data format: 24 bit signed (3 bytes) in user selectable format battery charger system
Parameter calculations: Calculations of key parameters in real-time Input: 8-18 VDC 4W (typical) for 12 channels
Real time digital output: Ethernet or RS-232 output of digital stream (contact Int. Charger Operation: 15.5VDC Required
factory for available formats) Ext. Power Module: Input 100-250 VAC 50/60 Hz Output 15.5 VDC
Sensor Internal Battery Charger: Digitally temperature compensated output for
Type: Triaxal EpiSensor Force Balance Accelerometer, VRLA battery with reverse protection and deep
Orthogonally oriented, Internal or External discharge recovery.
Full scale range: User selectable at ±0.25g, ±0.5g, ±1g, ±2g or ±4g Fuses: None uses resettable Polyswitch protection
Bandwidth: DC to 200 Hz Batteries: External Valve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA)
Dynamic range: 155 dB+ Battery Optional battery housing.
Calibration & test: Calibr. Coil Functional Test; [Link] Response Test Curent drain: ~335ma @12V (12 Channel System)
Trigger Communications
Type: IIR bandpass filter (three types available) Ethernet interface: Real Time Telemetry (Multiple destinations TCP/IP
Trigger selection: Independently selected for each channel Protocol), Parameter set up, and event retrieval (FTP/SFTP)
Threshold trigger: Selectable from 0.01% to 100% of full scale
Trigger voting: Internal, external and network trigger votes with RS-232 interface: Real Time Telemetry (Multiple destinations TCP/IP
arithmetic combination Protocol), Parameter set up, and event retrieval
Additional trigger: STA/LTA, Time Window Modem: Remote access, initiated by user or by the Granite. Optional
Storage Support Software
Primary slot: Internal Compact Flash Slot Altus File Viewer*: Multiplatform program for rapid review of waveforms and
Secondary slot: Internal SD Card Slot event information.
Storage Module: Additional User Accessible Compact Flash Slot Antelope: Comprehensive commercial network operational and mgmt
(Option) Accessible SD Card Slot (Replaces internal slot) system for medium and large networks
Hard Drive (Additional Option) Earthworm: Comprehensive public domain network operational and
Recording capacity: Approximately 42 kB per channel per minute on management system for medium and large networks
Memory Card of 24-bit data @ 200 sps. NMS: Commercial PC-based network management system for
Recording format: Main CF Card Linux EXT3 small to medium sized networks via modem or real-time data
Removable Media DOS File System RockTalk*: Multiplatform program for command and control
Firmware Rockhound: Commercial open architecture user-extensible real-time data
Type: Multi-tasking operating system supports simultaneous collection and processing software that runs on a variety of
acquisition and interrogation; boot loader allows computers
remote and optionally automatic firmware upgrades
System control: Configure sample rate, filter type, trigger type and PSD: Commercial Pseudo Spectral Density software for earthquake
voting, maintains communications and event storage data analysis
Supported File Formats: Kinemetrics EVT, MiniSEED, SAC, COSMOS, SMA: Commercial Strong Motion Analyst software for earthquake
MATLAB, SUDS, SEISAN, ASCII data analysis and processing
User interface: 1 10BaseT Ethernet Ports K2COSMOS*: Conversion software from Altus EVT file format to
1 RS232 (2nd Port/Modem Optional) COSMOS v1.20 format (COSMOS format can also be
1 USB 1.1 Device produced natively from the Granite)
2 USB 2.0 Ports (1 OTG/1 Host) (optional in Storage
Miscellaneous: Format converters to ASCII other formats. Web Server for
Module)
command and control, Optional Software Development Kit
1 Bluetooth Interface (optional)
and Compilers. Contact Kinemetrics for other options.
Intelligent alerting: System can be configured to initiate communications
*No charge
when an event is detected or if an auto-diagnostic
failure occurs Environment
Auto-diagnostics: System can be configured to continuously check Operating temperature: -20° to 70°C Operation
system voltages, temperature, humidity, and timing Humidity: 0-100% RH (Non-condensing)
system integrity Physical
Rapid setup: Unit can be configured from parameter file stored on Size & Weight: Basalt: 14″ (L) x 5.5″ (D) x 6.8″ (H), 10 lbs without
Compact Flash internal Episensor deck
Timing
Type: Oscillator digitally locked to GPS Enclosure Rating: IP67 Equivalent
Environmental: RoHS Compliant Unit
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