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Ocean Instruments SoundTrap ST300 Series User Manual

Ocean Instruments SoundTrap ST300 Series
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SoundTrap ST300 and ST4300
series user guide
September 2021
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Ocean Instruments SoundTrap ST300 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandOcean Instruments
ModelSoundTrap ST300 Series
CategoryRecording Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

About this guide

Quick start guide

Install and Connect SoundTrap

Steps to install the host software and connect the SoundTrap to a PC.

Check SoundTrap Status

Instructions to verify battery charge and memory status of the SoundTrap.

Configure the deployment

Details on setting up deployment parameters like recording start and schedule.

Begin recording using the IR Remote Control

How to initiate or stop recording using the infrared remote control.

Data Offload

Steps for reconnecting the SoundTrap and retrieving recorded data.

More details

Data Files

Explains the different file types generated by the SoundTrap and their formats.

Battery charging

Information on how to charge the internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

Using the optional external battery pack

Guide on connecting and using an external battery pack for extended power.

Calculation of deployment endurance

How to estimate deployment duration based on parameters using a spreadsheet.

Clock details

Information about the device's internal clock synchronization and accuracy.

Ancillary Sensors

Details on logging temperature and accelerometer data.

ST4300 multi channel recording

How to connect and use multiple hydrophones with the ST4300 model.

Deployment scheme

Guidance on anchoring and deploying the SoundTrap in the water.

Housing maintenance

Instructions for maintaining the standard and deep housings.

Software updates

How to obtain and install software and firmware updates for the device.

MSP firmware updates

Specific procedure for updating the MSP firmware, requiring a 9V battery.

Calibration

Explains factory calibration and how to apply it using different software.

Troubleshooting

Appendices

SoundTrap HF Click Detector

Overview of the high-frequency click detection feature and its purpose.

Click detector

Technical explanation of the click detection algorithm and its components.

Click Detector Configuration and Snippets

Details on click detection parameters, user settings, and snippet extraction.

Output File formats

Explanation of the various output file formats (.wav, .xml, .dwv, .bcl) from the click detector.

Click Detector Caveats and Cautions

Important notes and warnings regarding the use and limitations of the click detector.

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