Bat counter

2.650,00

The BatCounter is an electronic device that has been developed for use in field research.
The device counts the number of passages of bats, birds or other small animals through the square aluminum frame. The aluminum frame of the BatCounter is black anodized for good protection in all weather conditions, making it a robust and reliable partner.

Available via backorder - Delivered between 01/05/2024 - 06/05/2024

Description

Characteristics

The aluminum frame of the BatCounter is black anodized for good protection in all weather conditions, making it a robust and reliable partner. The following items are included:

  • 1 Apodemus BatCounter
  • 1 Apodemus sling
  • 1 12V Power Cable
  • 1 Antenna
  • 8 AA batteries
  • 1 SD card
  • 4 M6 eye bolts
  • 2 Tree supports

Extra information

Detection technique:

32 modulated infrared beams that detect a flight direction

Minimum size for detection:

≥ 25mm

Dimensions and weight:

40x39x7 cm, 2200 g (Boom model)

Detection surface:

36×35 cm (Tree model)

Edit:

To be realized using 4 metallic M6 rings and 8 female M6 tapped internal threads

Nutrition:

8 AA batteries or external 12V power supply (10..16V)

Consumption:

≤ 40 mA under normal use, approx. 3 days with new AA batteries

Memory:

SD card, FAT16 or FAT32

Settings:

Configuration document on the SD card

Software updates in the field:

Via update files on the SD card

Format of the files:

CSV or TXT

Control panel:

LED lights indicate the functioning of the device. The control panel is protected by an aluminum cover.

Daily numbers:

SMS/Email

Daily reports:

E-mail

Connectors:

To take advantage of these functions, use a GSM IP67 antenna as well as a SIM card and adequate GSM coverage on the corresponding SMA connector.

Clock:

Internal real-time clock

Clock Accuracy:

3 min/year (0°C .. +50°C)

Camera trigger:

Various connection cables are available for cameras. However, these are not included as standard.

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