Bat counter

€2.915,00

The BatCounter is an electronic device 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 and is a robust and reliable partner.

Available on backorder - Delivered between 15/10/2026 - 20/10/2026

Description

Characteristics

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

  • 1 Apodemus BatCounter
  • 1 Apodemus carrying strap
  • 1 12V power cable
  • 1 Antenne
  • 8 AA batteries
  • 1 SD card
  • 4 M6 eye bolts
  • 2 Tree supports

Additional information

Detection technique:

32 modulated infrared beams that detect a flight direction

Minimum dimension for detection:

≥ 25 mm

Dimensions and weight:

40x39x7 cm, 2200 g (Tree model)

Detection surface:

36×35 cm (Tree model)

Mounting:

To be realized with the help of 4 metallic M6 rings and 8 female M6 tapped internal screw threads

Power supply:

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

File format:

CSV or TXT

Control panel:

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

Daily counts:

SMS/Email

Daily reports:

Email

Connectors:

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

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 supplied as standard.

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