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Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) © Ramon Jurj 2011

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Small WildCell

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Small WildCell – Efficient & Lightweight

GPS GSM, RADIO COLLARS with 2-way communication via GSM

This innovative family of GPS products was designed for deployments in areas with cellular coverage and is intended for small and medium mammals. The collars collect positions at users’ specified rate, feature a VHF beacon and remote download of collected data. The collars come in a variety of sizes and can weigh from 230 grams up to 320g depending on battery configuration, belt type and size. Operating life also can vary depending on battery configuration, application and study needs and objectives. Please contact one of our telemetry consultants to discuss your study needs. We look forward to finding out what species you want to use these Lightweight GPS GSM collars on, and what you will discover.

Options

  • 2nd remote communication via VHF or UHF (2 way communication)
  • Mortality indication
  • Flexible scheduling of GPS + VHF communication for extended operating life
  • Sensors: activity, temperature
  • Geofencing
  • Timed Release Drop off – collar can be fitted with a TRD device
  • User replaceable battery pack

  • Product Application Examples

    Home range analysis, Survival, Reintroductions, Disease transmission, Habitat use and movement behaviour, Translocation studies.

     

    Experiences using VHF and VHF/GPS-GSM radio-transmitters on released southern yellow-cheeked gibbons (Nomascus gabriellae) in South Vietnam:
    http://static1.1.sqspcdn.com/static/f/1200343/26931380/1458678428013/VJP_2-3_pp15-27.pdf?token=fBFS0blH%2FNpj6xWvt2swKXqeAXY%3D

     

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BgB2n2QFZFI

    https://www.instagram.com/p/Ba_x0I5FfSa

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BhyoiaTD-VH/

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BhyPOT2jnzk/

  • Links and Resources

     

     

  • Product Specifications

      WildCellSL WildCellSLG WildCellSD
    Housing dimensions (cm) W x H x D
    Battery dimensions (cm) W x H x D    		 7.8 x 2.5 x 4.7
    8.5 x 4.8 x 3.8    		 7.8 x 2.5 x 4.7
    8.5 x 3.5 x 3.6    		 7.8 x 2.5 x 4.7
    TBD
    The collar contains GPS receiver
    GSM cellular modem
    VHF tracking beacon
    Features Mortality sensor
    Temperature sensor
    2 axis activity sensor
    Advanced scheduler
    Hibernation sensor
    Virtual Fence
    Options Drop off compatible (call Lotek for availability)
    WAAS, Egnos compatible (call Lotek for availability)
    GSM ground station Function:
    –  To receive SMS messages containing GPS locations from the collars
    –  To send a new schedule to the collar by using GPS Total Host
    Total collar weight/size Approx. 270g (dependent on belt type and size) Approx. 230g (dependent on belt type and size) Approx. 320g (dependent on belt type and size)
    Operational life/battery pack *  
    3 months GPS locations every 1 hour GPS locations every 1 hr. +15 min. GPS locations every 18 minutes
    6 months GPS locations every 2 hr. + 10 min. GPS locations every 3 hours GPS locations every 40 minutes
    1 year GPS locations every 5 hours GPS locations every 8 hours GPS locations every 1 hour and 30 minutes
    User replaceable battery pack 3B59 3B60 TBD
    User programmable via cable with download link GPS & beacon schedules
    Mortality delay
    Time
    Remote upload by phone GPS & beacon schedules & Virtual Fence parameters
    Remote download by phone Data & diagnostics
    VHF beacon frequency Customer specified
    143-155 MHz
    Operating temperature range -30˚C to +50˚C
    Software interface (includes host software) Windows XP® or higher recommended

    Features and specifications subject to change without notice.

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