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Reliable GPS collars for small mammals

  • 80g collar
  • 500m remote data downloading range
  • Field replaceable battery pack

Testing the data download range of our MiniTrack GPS collar
 

(Preliminary)
 
MiniTrack
Dimensions (mm)
(L x W x H)
Upper housing: 42 x 30 x 15
Battery: 53 x 30 x 19
The collar contains GPS receiver (16 channels)
VHF tracking beacon
Mortality / Temperature             
2 axis activity
GPS / VHF advanced scheduler
Virtual Fence
Handheld command unit Function: To remotely command, control & interrogate MiniTrack collars.  Interfaces with PC; includes built-in GPS receiver, electronic compass & rechargeable battery.
Total collar weight2 Approx. 80-90g
Operational life/battery pack:1  
1 week
GPS locations every 5 minutes4
1 month
GPS locations every 1 hour3
3 months
GPS locations every 3 hours3
Data download speed Non differential is 30 records/second (at 9600 baud rate)
User replaceable battery pack Yes
User programmable via cable with download link GPS & Beacon Schedule
Mortality Delay
Time
Field upload by radio GPS & Beacon / Schedules / Time
Remote download Data & diagnostics
Data link operating frequency 140 MHz - 174 MHz
Data modulation baud rate 9600 baud direct FM
Approximate VHF range (Line of sight) 500m
VHF beacon frequency Customer specified / 148-174 MHz
Operating temperature range -30°C to +50°C
Software Interface Windows 2000® or higher recommended
 
Note: for the Argos models, the schedules have been created to ensure a high likelihood that all the GPS locations are sent via Argos.

1
Battery life estimates may fluctuate due to variance in individual battery capacity as per manufacturer, as well as operating conditions including ambient temperature, landscape, species, etc..
2 Dependant on belt type and size
3 Average time to calculate a fix - 90 seconds
4 Average time to calculate a fix - 45 seconds

Specifications subject to change without notice.