FLiteTraX-ARGOS
FLiteTraX BioLoc GPS ARGOS and UHF Tag 21g.
Download via ARGOS and long range UHF link.
Fully field programmable.
Model
FLiteTraX
Connectivity
ARGOS downlink in the field and via BIOLOC Mobile Radio Station
Power
Solar 150 mAh lithium polymer rechargeable battery
Attachment
Two through holes at two ends, respectively for harness or glued-on
Weight
21g
Example Species
Any bird over 1000g assuming tag is ~2% of body mass.
FLiteTraX BioLoc GPS ARGOS and UHF Tag at 21g. Tags include GPS, memory, programmable 3D accelerometers, temperature and UHF link. Solar tags with Argos link with a Geofencing option. GPS accuracy is also programmable and 2m is acheivable in open sky area. Transmitters operate from -20°C to +60°C.
Radio link has been field tested to remotely connect with transmitters from 1 km to 136 kms to program, to reprogram or to download data with the BioLoc base station. Up to 240 tags can communcate simultanesouly through the radio link.
Each tag/collar is fully programmable at production or by the scientist. Communication with tags can be done with our "USB Performance" which plugs directly into a laptop by using our software BioLoc Tx. All the software is included for the scientist to easily programme and download data.
Available as tags, back-pack, collar, ear-tag, tape or "glue-on's".
Retrieving data via the Radio Link: The tags send their data via the radio link every 30 minutes. Up to 240 tags can be listened to simultaneously.
Immersion tested to 2m and is currently being tested to 5m.
Tags deliverd "On". This can be changed by the USB Performance.
Parameters such as GPS Time to aquisition, HDOP, Timeout, Number of Satellites can be changed by the USB Performance.
| Specifications |
BIOLOC ARGOS/UHF |
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Weight |
26g |
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Dimensions |
45 mm x 29 mm x 18 mm |
| Working Temp |
-20°C~60°C |
| Batttery |
150 mAh lithium polymer rechargeable battery, with under-and-over-charging protection |
| Battery Life |
Unlimmited |
| Solar Type |
GaAs solar unit (30% efficiency) with good performance under weak light |
| Antenna Material |
Titanium alloy with protective coating |
| Attachment |
Two through holes at two ends, respectively for harness, or glued-on |
| GPS Module |
Accuracy 2m Maximum update rate: 10 Hz |
| Waterproof |
IP68 |
| Firmware Upgrade |
Remotely via BIOLOC Mobile Radio Station |
| Working Scheulde |
Remotely via BIOLOC Mobile Radio Station |
| Data Storage |
Logged data will be stored in memory if ARGOS uplink is unavailable. Flash memory: 16 MB
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BioLoc RX Radio Station.
Data collected from up to 146 tags via the BioLoc RX Base Station which is completely autonomous. The system is solar powered and is fully :
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Automatic
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Easy to deploy
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Waterproof and sturdy
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Energy self-sufficient
The communication range can reach up to 50 kms. This base station has an internal GPS, bluethooth to connect to a laptop and GSM to connects to mobile cellphone service to send data via email. The GPS format is programmable and compatible on Google Earth and Google Maps. This system can communicate with up to 146 transmitters simultaneously. Each BioLoc RX base station is delivered with omni-directional antennas. If you want more range and you have less than 120° communication’s angle, we could provide specific antennas. NOTE: Base Station only allows data download from tags.
BioLoc USB Key Lite
The USB Key plugged into a laptop allows you the opportunity to communicate with all BioLoc transmitters in the field to download data, reprogram transmitters, switch on some options, update new firmware and/or activate the “Rescue mode” in case of mortality. The software is pre-loaded onto the BioLoc USB.
The BioLoc USB has been developped for short range communication up to 1 km Line of Sight. Tag shcedules can be changed using the USB Key Lite.
BioLoc USB Performance
An addition to the RX Radio Station which allows conection to transmitter over a range of 136km. Tag schedules can be changed using the USB Performance