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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.
Network Configuration
Depending on your goals and network security requirements, you might choose to network your SMART System in several different ways. This can range from a completely disconnected system to Internet-connected and globally configurable.
SMART IoT Gateway
The SMART IoT Gateway is an optional feature that allows authorized users to securely connect to their SMART Systems via the Internet and configure them using the SMART Control Panel.
Access the SMART Control Panel via the SMART Portal
Once you have connected a SMART System to the global Internet and have enabled the SMART IoT Gateway, you can access the SMART Control Panel from any Internet-connected device with a web browser.

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This documentation receives frequent updates, which are described here.
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.
- Default System and Network Settings
  These default settings are required information when configuring the SMART System for the first time. You should change all passwords before you deploy the SMART System.
- Configure Basic System Settings
  Before you deploy the SMART System, you should configure basic system settings, including time, location, and credentials.
- Network Configuration
  Depending on your goals and network security requirements, you might choose to network your SMART System in several different ways. This can range from a completely disconnected system to Internet-connected and globally configurable.
  - Standalone Configuration
    In scenarios where connecting the SMART to a local network is not possible for reasons of security or infrastructure, the SMART can run independently.
  - Local Network Configuration
    Connecting the SMART to a local network can allow you to configure the SMART remotely, with or without connecting the SMART to the global Internet.
  - SMART IoT Gateway
    The SMART IoT Gateway is an optional feature that allows authorized users to securely connect to their SMART Systems via the Internet and configure them using the SMART Control Panel.
    - Enable the SMART IoT Gateway Connection
      You must access the SMART Control Panel via a local connection and enable the SMART IoT Gateway feature before you can use it.
    - Access the SMART Control Panel via the SMART Portal
      Once you have connected a SMART System to the global Internet and have enabled the SMART IoT Gateway, you can access the SMART Control Panel from any Internet-connected device with a web browser.
    - Access the SMART Command Line via the SMART IoT Gateway
      Once a SMART System is connected to the SMART IoT Gateway, you can use ssh to interact with the SMART command line from any Internet-connected computer.
    - SMART IoT Gateway Security
      The SMART IoT Gateway was developed by Wildlife Acoustics as a way to manage multiple Internet-connected SMART Systems. It uses robust security practices and provides simple options for managing user access to the SMART Control Panel.
    - Configuring a Firewall for the SMART IoT Gateway
      In order to use some of the SMART System's connectivity features, an IT administrator may need to configure your firewall to allow connections between the SMART System and the Wildlife Acoustics SMART IoT Gateway.
  - Disable SMART Controller Wi-Fi
    You can completely disable the SMART Controller's Wi-Fi using the SMART Control Panel.
  - Install Custom SSL Certificates
    Installing custom SSL certificates on your SMART Controller ensures a secure connection and prevents any web browser security warnings when you access the SMART Control Panel.
  - Restore the Default Network Configuration
    By default, the SMART Controller is configured to host a local Wi-Fi network. You can restore this configuration via the SMART's terminal.
  - Edit the Netplan Configuration via the SMART Control Panel
    To make changes to the SMART Controller's network configuration beyond the basic options, you can edit the configuration using Netplan YAML syntax directly from the SMART Control Panel.
  - Edit DHCP Server Settings
    If you want the SMART Controller to act as a DHCP server, you can configure the relevant settings from the SMART Control Panel, either by adjusting settings in the web-based GUI or by directly editing the dhcpd.conf file.
- Update the SMART System Software, Microphone Firmware, and Operating System
  The SMART System software and microphone firmware can be updated remotely using the SMART Control Panel. Operating system updates are required less frequently and are best done with physical access to the SMART Controller.
- Configure Email Alerts
  A SMART System that is connected to the IoT Gateway can be configured to send immediate email alerts in response to several different conditions.
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 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.
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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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Access the SMART Control Panel via the SMART Portal

Once you have connected a SMART System to the global Internet and have enabled the SMART IoT Gateway, you can access the SMART Control Panel from any Internet-connected device with a web browser.

Before you begin

Connect your SMART System to the Internet and enable the SMART IoT Gateway with at least one authorized user.
Create a user account on https://www.wildlifeacoustics.com using the same email address that is listed as a SMART IoT Gateway authorized user.

Procedure

Go to https://www.wildlifeacoustics.com and go to My Account > SMART Portal.
If your current IP is not authorized, select Change IP > Authorize My IP Address.
Your public IP address will be authorized to access the SMART System via the SMART Portal.
Select the Control Panel URL to open the SMART Control Panel.

You can navigate directly to this URL from a device with an approved IP address. Logging into an account on https://www.wildlifeacoustics.com is not necessary unless your IP address has changed.

Your browser may display a warning that your connection is not private. This is normal when connecting to a device like the SMART Controller with its default configuration. Select your browser's option to proceed anyway.

To avoid this warning in the future, ask your IT department to provide a signed SSL certificate and install it on the SMART Controller.
Sign in as the user smart using the SMART System password.