Support Update on GPS Week Number Roll Over Issue Update on GPS problem with Week Number Roll Over for GPS units that pre-date 2015 Since we first alerted you to this matter last week, we have been working hard to identify what additional support we can provide to affected customers. We were only made aware of the issue on 27th March and the information provided was subject to subsequent changes. We now have more clarity on the implications for our systems.   DM24 Mk3 Patch For DM24 Mk3 digitisers and integrated instruments (manufactured since 2005) we are now working on a patch and we have high confidence that this will work. If you are unsure which DM24 digitiser you are using, view our guidance on 'Distinguishing between a Mk2 and Mk3 DM242 digitiser'.   There will be some limitations to our provision of the patch: It will only be possible…

Support Update Action required for upcoming GPS problem with Week Number Roll Over for GPS units that pre-date 2015 We have been made aware of an issue with the compact white GPS units supplied by us between 2003 and early 2015. During this time, two different chipsets were used in Güralp GPS units, both chipsets were manufactured by Trimble Inc.•    From 2003, the Trimble Lassen SQ chipset was used.  •    From mid-2010 the Trimble Lassen iQ chipset was used. The latest Trimble Product Bulletin explains that these chipsets will both be affected by a WNRO (Week Number Roll Over) event.•    The Trimble Lassen SQ has an NMEA cut-off date of the 28th July 2019, after which the dates from the GPS unit will not be valid•    The Trimble Lassen iQ has an NMEA cut-off date of the 29th May 2021 after which the dates from the GPS unit will not…

Media Release Güralp Systems Ltd, the leading global provider of seismic monitoring instrumentation and solutions, has agreed a new distribution partnership with JSC “Bancomzvjazok” (BKC) for the country of Ukraine. BKC, based in Kiev, has 25 years of experience in information technology, and offer their customers a range of technological solutions in Ukraine. Its main activities are: technological monitoring systems, integrated security systems, border control systems, complex telecommunication systems, and alternative energy sources. "We are very pleased to become the exclusive partner of Güralp in Ukraine. We are sure that partnership with the world's leading manufacturer of broadband measuring instruments and monitoring systems will open up new horizons so that can provide our customers with high quality, reliable solutions from Güralp. Since the main goal of our company is “Making your life safer”, we are confident that in cooperation with Güralp we will do just that!” said Mykola Kurhan, Director…

 Media Release Ocean Networks Canada (ONC), a University of Victoria initiative, successfully deployed a string of three cabled Güralp Maris ocean bottom seismometer (OBS) as part of the first leg of their 2018 ‘Wiring the Abyss’ expedition aboard Canadian Coast Guard Ship the 'John P. Tully'. The deployment formed part of a two week project to install and improve instrumentation on the offshore cabled observing networks at Barkley Canyon, Cascadia Basin, Endeavour and Clayoquot Slope in the Northeast Pacific Ocean. The Güralp OBS were deployed at Endeavour, the northern segment of the Juan de Fuca Ridge, a divergent boundary between the Pacific and Juan de Fuca tectonic plates. The instruments were positioned at a depth of approximately 2200 m adjacent to hydrothermal vents that have formed along the ridge, and were lifted into place using the Canadian Scientific Submersible Facility’s remotely operated vehicle for ocean science—ROPOS. One of benefits of…

 Media Release   Güralp Systems Ltd is proud to announce successful transition to ISO9001:2015 certification by Socotec Certification International for the quality management system covering its design and manufacture of low noise broadband seismometers, accelerometers, digitisers and networking equipment for science and engineering; and for the management of customer owned seismic stations. The audit conducted during May 2018 confirmed that the management system is in compliance with the ISO9001:2015 standard and noted the progress made since initial certification was obtained. This recognition from an independent third party for the 10th year running is the result of a determined joint effort from everyone in the company. It confirms Güralp’s commitment to its current and prospective customers, investors, suppliers and other parties interested in quality. Chief Executive, Chris Potts commented: "Delivering high quality products and customer satisfaction is fundamental to the future of our business so our successful transition to ISO 9001:2015…

 Media Release In 2017, Güralp employees were proud to present funds they had raised to Fir Tree Lodge, one of two nearby residential homes, run by Charity SeeAbility that provides support for people living with multiple disabilities and sight loss. Following the presentation, our staff were so moved and inspired by the residents of Fir Tree House that it was agreed that fundraising efforts in the lead up to Christmas 2017 should again be for SeeAbility. We are pleased to say that our generous employees exceeded their earlier record and raised an impressive £505, a figure that was further boosted by the company, to bring the total to £750. Earlier this year, a small group of Güralp staff visited Heather House, the second of the local residential homes run by SeeAbility, to meet the residents and staff and to present the cheque. Heather House specialises in providing support for young…