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SMART Enclosure
The SMART Enclosure is a preconfigured, weatherproof enclosure that can be purchased with the SMART System.
Installing Accessories Inside the SMART Enclosure
Small accessories for the SMART System, such as a USB drive or cellular modem, can be attached to the inside walls of the SMART enclosure.

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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.
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SMART Enclosure
The SMART Enclosure is a preconfigured, weatherproof enclosure that can be purchased with the SMART System.
- SMART Enclosure Overview
  The Wildlife Acoustics® SMART™ Enclosure is a weatherproof enclosure for the SMART System with an uninterruptible power supply (UPS).
- SMART Enclosure Initial Setup
  Connect the SMART Controller to power, install microphone cables through the weatherproof grommet, and install small accessories.
- Installing Accessories Inside the SMART Enclosure
  Small accessories for the SMART System, such as a USB drive or cellular modem, can be attached to the inside walls of the SMART enclosure.
  - Install a Cellular Modem
    A small, USB-powered cellular modem can be installed inside the SMART Enclosure to connect the SMART Controller to the Internet.
  - Install a USB Backup Drive
    A small, USB-powered solid-state drive (SSD) can be fastened inside the SMART Enclosure to use for data backup.
- Remove the SMART Controller from the Enclosure
  If you purchased the SMART Controller and Enclosure together, the controller arrives installed on a DIN rail inside the enclosure and can be removed tool-free.
- Install the SMART Controller in the Enclosure
  If you purchased the SMART Enclosure and SMART Controller separately, you can install the controller in the enclosure using simple tools.
- Replace the SMART Enclosure UPS Fuse
  A replaceable fuse protects the SMART System and UPS in the event of an electrical surge along the AC power input.
- SMART Enclosure Specifications
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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Installing Accessories Inside the SMART Enclosure

Small accessories for the SMART System, such as a USB drive or cellular modem, can be attached to the inside walls of the SMART enclosure.

We recommend using fasteners that can be detached and reattached, such as hook and loop strips,¹ to fasten small accessories to the enclosure. Choose fasteners with marine-grade adhesive that will withstand UV exposure and any changes in temperature or humidity that you expect at your deployment site.

Install a Cellular Modem

A small, USB-powered cellular modem can be installed inside the SMART Enclosure to connect the SMART Controller to the Internet.

About this task

A USB-powered cellular modem or mobile hotspot can draw power from the SMART Controller's USB ports without requiring an additional power connection.

Procedure

Using hook and loop fasteners with marine-grade adhesive backing,¹ attach the cellular modem to one of the interior walls of the SMART Enclosure.
Connect a USB cable from one of the SMART Controller's USB ports to the modem's USB input port to power the modem.
Connect the SMART Controller to the modem's network via Ethernet or Wi-Fi.
- If the modem has an Ethernet port, connect it to the SMART Controller's Ethernet 1 port.
- If the modem does not have an Ethernet port, configure the SMART Controller as a Wi-Fi Client Device with the SSID and password for your modem's Wi-Fi network.

Install a USB Backup Drive

A small, USB-powered solid-state drive (SSD) can be fastened inside the SMART Enclosure to use for data backup.

About this task

The SMART Controller can be configured to back up new recordings and activity logs to a USB storage drive each day.

We strongly recommend using an SSD as a backup drive instead of a hard disk drive (HDD) with spinning platters. SSDs are generally smaller and lighter than HDDs, and they are less likely to suffer permanent damage if knocked loose.

Procedure

Using hook and loop fasteners with marine-grade adhesive backing,¹ attach a USB SSD to one of the interior walls of the SMART Enclosure.
Use a USB cable to connect one of the SMART Controller's USB ports to the SSD's USB port.
Verify that the SMART Controller recognizes and can access the USB drive.

¹ VELCRO® is one manufacturer of hook and loop fasteners.