Vectronic Aerospace VERTEX Plus Collar, User Manual

Page 1: ...VERTEX Plus Collar Version 1 3 Last Change 19 03 2019 User Manual ...

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Page 4: ...Globalstar Communication 3 3 2 15 GSM Communication 3 3 3 17 3 4 Internal Sensors 17 Mortality Hibernation Sensor 3 4 1 18 Temperature Sensor 3 4 2 18 Activity Sensor Acceleration 3 4 3 19 Proximity and Separation Sensor 3 4 4 22 3 5 UHF Radio Communication 22 3 6 Virtual Fence 26 Virtual Fence in GPS Plus X 3 6 1 28 Virtual Fence in Google Earth 3 6 1 1 30 3 7 Drop Off 31 3 8 External Sensors 31 ...

Page 5: ... 2 Collar Registration 39 5 3 USB to VERTEX Plus Interface Cable 40 5 4 Test the Collar 40 6 Collar Main Tree 41 6 1 Information 42 Telemetry 6 1 1 46 GPS Monitor 6 1 2 47 Info File 6 1 3 48 6 2 Configuration 49 User Configuration 6 2 1 54 Time 6 2 2 55 Virtual Fence Polygons 6 2 3 58 Start Bootloader 6 2 4 61 6 3 Schedules 65 GPS Beacon Files Upload 6 3 1 65 GPS Schedule 6 3 2 68 Beacon Schedule ...

Page 6: ...75 7 3 Remote Beacon Schedule 76 7 4 Remote Proximity Schedule 76 7 5 Remote Communication Schedule 76 7 6 Remote Virtual Fences 77 8 Calculate Collar Lifetime 79 9 Battery options 80 10 Changing of battery pack 80 10 1 Oval Collar 81 10 2 Round Collar standard battery pack 82 10 3 Round Collar curved battery pack 85 11 Collar Deployment 86 12 Specification 86 12 1 Environmental specification for ...

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Page 8: ...ptions Mortality Hibernation Sensor Temperature Sensor Basic Activity Sensor 3 axis acceleration averaged data each 300sec Advanced Activity Sensor High Resolution 3 axis acceleration raw data up to 32Hz The VERTEX Plus Collar with UHF communication is able to communicate with UHF ID Tags various external sensors External Sensors Proximity and Separation Application Customizable UHF ID Tags for sp...

Page 9: ...refer to the GPS Plus X software manual 2 Register your collar 3 Attach the VERTEX Plus Collar to your PC USB to VERTEX Plus Interface Cable 4 Check the configuration and schedules of the collar 5 Check Drop Off configuration and lifetime please refer to GPS Plus Drop Off Manager or Info Files provided with the collar 6 Make a lifetime calculation optional 7 Test the collar performance of sensors ...

Page 10: ...ant to achieve a deeper knowledge of all functions and features of your collar we recommend you to read the whole chapter carefully If you do not want to spend this time you may skip this chapter and go straight forward to the system setup The system setup gives concrete instructions how to check configurations and to test your collar before deployment Figure 1 VERTEX Plus Collars left round colla...

Page 11: ...te reception and time to conduct a fix GPS position Most fixes will be far more accurate A GPS schedule defines when GPS positions will be recorded Programming of the GPS schedule is very flexible and easy Once activated the receiver listens for satellite data and collects ephemerides data to conduct a GPS location The maximum listening period is 180s but it will stop listening before that if a it...

Page 12: ...ern can be useful if you want to characterize a certain collar to distinguish between different animals Changes can be made in the GPS Plus X software You will find an instruction how to change the beacon schedule in chapter Schedules To change frequency and patterns follow the instructions in chapter Configuration The VERTEX Plus Collar has three signal modes the Standard Pattern default mode 0 t...

Page 13: ...ffers a two way communication which means you receive GPS data from the collar and can send new commands and schedules remotely to the collar The Iridium system consists of 66 satellites with global coverage 24 hours per day Figure 4 Iridium Global Coverage You can download and upload schedules and configurations remotely Due to the two way communication the collar knows which data have been recei...

Page 14: ... GPS Plus X software for HTTP download or email forwarding reception NOTE It highly depends on species and terrain how many fixes the collar should transmit in one message In most cases we recommend to start with 4 fixes per message default settings and to increase the number after deployment when you see data is incoming regularly An unsuitable setting e g 18 fixes message in dense forest could r...

Page 15: ...l You always can get the full data set by downloading it after retrieving the collar via the USB to VERTEX Plus Interface cable NOTE In the User Configuration of GPS Plus X software you can set a skip count to exclude some fixes from the data satellite transmission pool to receive fewer messages and thereby extend the collar lifetime e g skip count 2 means sending only every third fix all data wil...

Page 16: ...heat cold humidity vibrations shock One message transmitted via GSM GPRS contains 8 GPS positions per default Messages will be send to VECTRONIC ground station and from there downloaded via HTTP to GPS Plus X software All GPS Data irrespective of transmitting will be stored in the non volatile on board memory Data not transmitted via GSM can be downloaded via USB Remote Stick after the collar has ...

Page 17: ...ity period resend the schedule to make sure that the collar has received the new schedule from the GSM network 3 4 Internal Sensors Internal Sensors can be added to the collars additionally to record data or information which might be interesting for your research or study Please refer to the following subtopics to get more information regarding single external sensors Mortality Hibernation Sensor...

Page 18: ... The hibernation mode will save battery and is expedient for two reasons 1 the animal does not change its position 2 there is little chance of GPS and GSM satellite contact from a cave or den NOTE Please consult VECTRONIC Aerospace regarding the hibernation settings Wrong settings may result in loosing contact with the collar 3 4 2 Temperature Sensor The temperature sensor is located in the electr...

Page 19: ...xes NOTE Activity raw data can only be downloaded via USB to VERTEX Plus Interface cable because of the massive amount of data Not via satellite GSM or UHF communication 3 4 4 Proximity and Separation Sensor The proximity sensor is part of a system that enables you to monitor interactions between different animals such as predator and prey or encounters between individuals of different social grou...

Page 20: ...switched off during GPS fixes so small data gaps might occur You can decide if ID s will be ignored or if they create an immediate reaction by defining Blacklist and Whitelist Optionally you can define max 25 ID for Blacklist In that case all other IDs will cause Proximity event except the ones on the Blacklist Additionally and optionally you can define max 25 ID for Whitelist In that case only th...

Page 21: ...mitted via GSM or Iridium Figure 10 Separation sensor UHF tags yellow and blue collar send an ID code which is received by the proximity sensor on a VERTEX Plus Collar red if the UHF tag is within the radius of the sensor app 100 m With each listening attempt all received ID numbers are stored in the separation data as true see left picture If an ID tag is not received by the sensor its ID will be...

Page 22: ...Terminal Manual which is available on our homepage vectronic aerospace com UHF radio communication is required to use external sensors proximity application 3 6 Virtual Fence The Virtual Fence option is designed to use a different schedule in areas of interest for example a national park a township or a special vegetation area or to inform the researcher if an animal enters or leaves a certain are...

Page 23: ... fix inside the Virtual Fence area It is therefore possible that an animal enters and leaves a Virtual Fence area without being located inside An animal is located inside the Virtual Fence area only after a scheduled fix has positioned it there This has to be considered when designing the standard schedule The Figure below shows what happens when the animal enters the Virtual Fence area The Virtua...

Page 24: ... it obtains the first fix according to the standard schedule 13 00 The collar has obtained a position according to the standard schedule and locates the bear inside the Virtual Fence the collar switches to the Virtual Fence schedule and takes a position every 15 minutes 14 15 The bear is positioned outside of the Virtual Fence The collar switches back to the standard schedule and takes a position ...

Page 25: ... Through a combination of polygons and Inside Points you can create a complex Virtual Fence Collection to cover your study area Each combination of fence and the associated inside point is checked separately The animal is considered inside once the current position is located in at least one of these fences otherwise it is considered to be outside Below you can see examples for Virtual Fences crea...

Page 26: ...a NOTE If you combine polygons to a Virtual Fence Collection make sure that the Inside Point of one polygon is in the correct position to all other polygons The next figure shows an example how to reduce the binary size of a Virtual Fence by combining two polygons In A a star shaped polygon is created by defining 12 posts and one Inside Point total 13 points To reduce the numbers of corners the po...

Page 27: ...l Fence Collection VFC and can be uploaded to the collar via Link Manager Handheld Terminal GSM and IRIDIUM Figure 16 Combination of two fences The positions in the left tab define the left fence bright red posts Creates a polygon with four Posts and an Inside Point The Posts are the corners of the Virtual Fence The Inside Point is a reference of what side of the Fence is inside If you apply an al...

Page 28: ...it the post s coordinates and name The post you are currently editing is highlighted in green in the fence schematic Removes the selected post from the fence Figure 17 Post editing window 3 6 1 1 Virtual Fence in Google Earth Create a polygon using in Google Earth Click the left mouse button to set a post Click several times to build a fence ...

Page 29: ... Creating a Virtual Fence Convert it into a KML file File Save Saving As Import it in GPS Plus X under collar configuration Virtual Fence Polygons In GPS Plus X Imports a KML file from Google Earth into the Virtual Fence Editor The corners of the polygon will be imported as posts ...

Page 30: ...controlled Drop Off The collar is released after a pre defined period of time relative mode e g 100 weeks or at a pre defined date and time absolute mode e g 01 April 2017 The lifetime of the Drop Off is up to five years after production The countdown in relative mode starts after removing the Drop Off magnet Radio and timer controlled Drop Off The collar is released on demand by UHF radio signal ...

Page 31: ...inal Implant Transmitter VIT Mortality Implant Transmitter MIT 3 8 1 UHF ID Tags The UHF ID Tags provide data on animal interactions such as Proximity and Separation ID tags can be deployed to a belt an expandable fawn collar or they can be integrated into a VERTEX Plus Collar There is also the possibility for a stationary UHF ID Tag ID Tags can be equipped with a mortality sensor and a VHF beacon...

Page 32: ...design highly depends on the species For further information please contact our customer service Figure 21 Left expandable Survey collar for a moose Right expandable ID Tag as a fawn collar 3 8 3 Vaginal Implant Transmitter VIT The Vaginal Implant Transmitter VIT is used to observe the pregnancy and the birth event of a collared animal The VIT informs the researcher about the date and location of ...

Page 33: ... without detecting the ID signal default settings Localization To locate the calving site the VIT is equipped with a VHF beacon transmitter The VHF can be programmed as flexibly as the one in the GPS collar 3 8 4 Mortality Implant Transmitter MIT The MIT is designed to inform you immediately if your study animal has died The Mortality Implant Transmitter is a stainless steel tube which can be plac...

Page 34: ...sured with an accuracy of 0 1 C Following pre defined intervals the temperature is sent to the VERTEX Plus Collar and stored in the collar memory 4 Data formats GPS position information Date and time latitude longitude height DOP 2D 3D navigation number of used satellites satellite PRN code and carrier to noise ratio main and VHF beacon battery voltage temperature Data can be accessed with GPS Plu...

Page 35: ... one GSM or part of a Globalstar Iridium message with GPS data The file name consists of the collar number and the time stamp of the SMS coded as yymmddhhmmss PRX Proximity Sensor Data Contains data from proximity sensor including signal strength and time stamp Export files TXT ASCII Visually readable equidistant table compatible to conventional text editors and spreadsheets CSV Spreadsheet Comput...

Page 36: ...vbsf Beacon Schedule File VHF beacon schedule of VERTEX Plus Collar vgsf GPS Schedule File GPS schedule of VERTEX Plus Collar vcsf Communication Schedule File Communication Schedule of VERTEX Plus Collar vesf External Sensor Schedule File External Sensor Receiver Schedule file vfc Virtual Fence Collection Coordinates for Virtual Fences Hardware information files bin Collar Firmware File contains f...

Page 37: ...u can now decide whether you want to install one of the following software packages list might vary with program versions User Interface Collar communication and configuration Data Storage Service Data management visualization and export Data Collector Service Data reception and distribution TeamViewerQS VAS Tool for remote desktop support GPS Plus X Manual integrated Manual If you want more infor...

Page 38: ... dialog will open and you can select the collar registration key for the collar to be found in the folder Resources Collar and Drop Off Keys Figure 25 registering the collar If you add the details before registering the collar the registration status of the collar will be invalid After registration the entry of the corresponding collar will change from invalid to valid For more information on coll...

Page 39: ...able to connect your VERTEX Plus Collar to your computer You may destroy the communication connector of the collar which makes it impossible to load or upload data and schedules directly When you have installed and started the software GPS Plus X registered your collar and connected your collar to the computer it appears in the software in frame Devices This action is optional But it is recommende...

Page 40: ...3 Listen for the VHF beacon signal with your tracking receiver NOTE check settings for frequency and communication windows for beacon before 4 Wait for incoming messages NOTE check for expected time frames first 5 Process incoming data and check signal quality etc 6 Send reconfiguration commands remotely 7 Deactivate the collar by reattaching the magnet to the electronic housing to complete the te...

Page 41: ...are and the actual settings of the collar It also enables testing its basic functionality The second node Configuration includes all user configurations for the collar The third node Schedules is where you can define and upload schedules The fourth node Collected Data gives you the option to download data once you retrieve the collar after its deployment Figure28 Collar Main Tree 6 1 Information D...

Page 42: ...mation Node Telemetry GPS Monitor Info File 6 1 1 Telemetry Devices VERTEX Plus Collar Information Telemetry The Telemetry window gives an overview about all hardware and software settings of the collar It shows the actual programming with no option to change it here This topic informs you about definitions used in the Telemetry window ...

Page 43: ...Collar Main Tree 43 2017 VECTRONIC Aerospace GmbH Figure 30 VERTEX Plus Collar Telemetry ...

Page 44: ...ax Fix Time in seconds GPS Fix Count number of fixes collected so far and the GPS skip Count The latter meaning to put only selected fixes into the transmission data e g every second fix and leave the rest for USB data download only Mortality shows mortality period period without acceleration to trigger mortality alert Hibernation wake up level defines the activity threshold when Hibernation Mode ...

Page 45: ...as well as the Mortality Pattern of the VHF beacon also includes the Default Pattern which was set by VECTRONIC Aerospace and the User Pattern if it is configured Sensor Communication Tab Repetition Interval defines how often the collar transmits its UHF ID Proximity Transmitter shows if it is on off transmit frequency and transmit power External Sensors Tab Listen Interval how often does the coll...

Page 46: ...he ID the ID s Sample Count How many data are stored Virtual Fence Tab VF Mode shows the actual VF mode of your collar VF Retransmit Interval defines when the message is sent again just to secure it will be received For more detailed explanations notifications and recommendations please refer to User Configurations 6 1 2 GPS Monitor Devices VERTEX Plus Collar Information GPS Monitor The GPS monito...

Page 47: ... a few minutes Figure 31 GPS Monitor after fix has been obtained 6 1 3 Info File Devices VERTEX Plus Collar Information Info File The collar info file includes all information on the collar configuration It can be saved as TXT file extension file or printed directly It contains technical information of the collar as well as all schedules and the Virtual Fence collection You can see which schedule ...

Page 48: ...Collar Main Tree 48 2017 VECTRONIC Aerospace GmbH Figure 32 Info File For definitions of terms used in the Info File please refer to Telemetry 6 2 Configuration Devices VERTEX Plus Collar Configuration ...

Page 49: ...n In this frame you can change the user definable configurations of your collar The actual configurations can be seen in the collar s Telemetry and in the Info File Faulty entries e g faulty UTC correction will automatically be reset back to the factory settings defined by VECTRONIC Aerospace When configuring different settings a small window will appear whenever marking a parameter you are about ...

Page 50: ...confused especially if you ask us to do some changes Sensors GPS Skip Count GPS skip count refers to the satellite communication enabling you to set a number of GPS location which will be conducted and stored but are not added to the transmission pool Mortality Period Here you can set a time span using the up and down arrows If no activity is recorded activity sensor during the set time span the a...

Page 51: ... 8 fixes per message with VAS SIM chips 7 fixes per message with SIM cards from your own provider You can change the destination address of all incoming messages By default it will be the number of VECTRONIC ground station If you are using your own ground station your own mobile number is setup here You can configure the Reception Delay which depends on the providers delay The GSM module in the co...

Page 52: ...d in many studies Changes will affect battery consumption NOTE The Emergency Pattern is not user definable Sensor Communication Proximity Tag Recommendation Stick to the default value of 10dBm It offers the optimum balance between signal strength and energy consumption External Sensors Listen Interval You can choose the time interval when the collar listens for a signal Status Transmission The sta...

Page 53: ...finally know when mother leaves birthplace ID fill in the ID s of your external sensors Listen Duration Low value Expend less battery power but lower chance to receive a signal High value Requires more battery power and high chance of receiving signal Recommendation Stick to the default settings Virtual Fence Mode Shows 1 out of 5 modes 0 Off 1 On No Message 2 On Message On Enter 3 On Message On L...

Page 54: ...the Current Collar Time is incorrect please correct it by setting the New Collar Time Time Date Computer UTC Correction After you have provided your time changes press to send the new time setting to your collar With you can reload the configuration from the collar NOTE With each successful GPS fix the collar time is automatically adjusted to the correct UTC time UTC correction will be only applie...

Page 55: ...ual Fence editor in the GPS Plus software and define fence posts by their coordinates Alternatively you can create a polygon in Google Earth and import the KML file into GPS Plus X A Virtual Fence Collection can contain several single fenced areas polygons Each fence will be created and edited on its own tab but all opened fences are shown in all tabs The fence that belongs to the opened tab is ma...

Page 56: ...ted A new post will be inserted before the currently selected post just like appending a post if you click in the icon or select Insert Post in the Posts menu Edit Post You can edit each fence post by double clicking on it by clicking on the icon or by clicking on Edit Post in the Posts menu Remove Post The currently selected post will be removed without further confirmation if you click on the ic...

Page 57: ...might be set automatically not inside the polygon but outside Figure below Please make sure that the Inside Point is on the correct position before sending the Virtual Fence to the collar Figure 37 Virtual Fence with Inside Point automatically set outside of the polygon Though you can combine several polygons you can upload only one Virtual Fence schedule which will be applied to all Virtual Fence...

Page 58: ...l Fence for details see Virtual Fence To upload a Virtual Fence to your collar press to browse your computer for a VFC file 6 2 4 Start Bootloader Devices VERTEX Plus Collar Configuration Start Bootloader It might be necessary to update the firmware of your collar Therefore use the Start Bootloader frame You should not do this unless you experience problems with the current collar firmware or need...

Page 59: ...rospace GmbH Figure 39 Switch to Bootloader Mode Figure 40 Bootloader Mode First you need to upload the new firmware Click on Firmware Upload and browse your computer for the firmware file you got from VECTRONIC and click the Start button ...

Page 60: ...llar Main Tree 60 2017 VECTRONIC Aerospace GmbH Figure 41 Upload Firmware When the upload process is finished click on Start Firmware and the collar will switch back to Normal mode Figure42 Start Firmware ...

Page 61: ...d receive or record information To create new or change already existing schedules click on the Collar Main Tree and open the Schedules node There you can see all available options which you can create schedules for It always requires battery power to send receive or record data so you should spend some serious thoughts on schedules before collar deployment VERTEX Plus Globalstar You cannot upload...

Page 62: ...re described in the following Figure 45 Schedule Creation Window Load schedule from collar Upload created schedule to the collar Erases the collar schedule Clears the tool window to start schedule Loads a previously saved schedule Saves a created schedule for later usage and control Prints out the listed rules Schedule builder tool add a new rule Schedule builder tool delete selected rule ...

Page 63: ... the period in which the Sequence for recording is repeated Sequence The sequence is a time span within the period length in which you like to record data Here you can define Offset it defines the time span between the start of the period and the first recording of data Duration period in which the data will be recorded with the Rate repetition Rate data recording repetition rate NOTE You can only...

Page 64: ...u want to create a new schedule for the first time only the default schedule exists in the collar a notification window appears when selecting the schedule frame Figure 47 Notification Default schedule Please refer to following subtopics of the Schedules Node for deeper information ...

Page 65: ...schedule file vgsf vbsf and upload the configuration to the collar You have no option to cross check the schedules again so you should be well experienced to use this feature This feature speeds up the process of loading schedules to collars 6 3 2 GPS Schedule Devices VERTEX Plus Collar Schedules GPS For general schedule creation rules and hints check the main topic of this chapter Schedules You c...

Page 66: ...on the timer will start at this date and will attempt to take one fix per week until another schedule starts or until the clock is set to the correct UTC time by a successful GPS fix For more information please refer to Globalstar Communication VERTEX Plus Iridium The Iridium variant has no limitation for Iridium Transmissions This means you can get as many fixes as you like and also vary them alo...

Page 67: ...e collar s time is reset for any reason the timer will start at this date and will attempt to take one fix per week until another schedule starts or until the clock is set to the correct UTC time by a successful GPS fix For more information please refer to Iridium Communication VERTEX Plus GSM You can start with a low number of fixes to get an overview of how many fixes you really need and how you...

Page 68: ...es and hints check the main topic of this chapter Schedules The configuration of the VHF Beacon schedule is similar to the configuration of the GPS schedule but without setting the Fix Rate You can only set the Start Date and End Date Period Length Offset and Duration The VHF beacon is active in the time span between Offset and Duration For example if you choose 6 o clock for the Offset and a Dura...

Page 69: ...dule unless you know the satellite reception is very good 6 3 5 External Sensor Receiver Schedule Devices VERTEX Plus Collar Schedules External Sensor Receiver For general schedule creation rules check the main topic of this chapter Schedules The External Sensor Receiver schedule defines when the collar listens for signals sent by external sensors The schedule rules are similar to the Beacon sched...

Page 70: ...arding the Virtual Fence application please refer to Virtual Fence and Virtual Fence Polygons 6 4 Collected Data Devices VERTEX Plus Collar Collected Data Figure 51 Main Tree Collected Data Node This frame shows the data retrieval options of the collar The main function of this node is to download the collar data The output window and functions differ but the main functions are pretty much identic...

Page 71: ...eted In all subtopics accept acceleration there is a filter to restrict the output file to a certain period and or also to certain data value attributes For further instructions how to save erase export and display data please refer to the GPS Plus X manual and search for Downloading Data and Filter 7 Remote Collar Communication This chapter deals with the remote communication to the collar after ...

Page 72: ...ervice For remote communication with an Iridium collar you need to set further configurations email address to communicate with your collar Therefore refer to the GPS Plus X software manual and search for Collar Command Destinations The steps to send out commands to your collar are explained in the GPS Plus X software manual please search for Remote communication via GSM and IRIDIUM NOTE Check cha...

Page 73: ...gure 53 Remote User Configuration All options are explained in Chapter User Configuration and Telemetry NOTE Please keep in mind that some changes will affect not only the collar but also your ability to reset them All changes should be well planned and documented ...

Page 74: ...oth and store all changes To send out commands you have to do the following steps 1 Check the Parameters you want to change 2 Change the parameter to new values 3 Check the collar s one or more according to left sided list you want to send the new configuration to 4 Press the send Button 5 Optionally click on Store Outbox File for third party applications 6 Follow up on collar command reception in...

Page 75: ...ize and abort the upload For remote communication with a GSM collar with customer SIM card a Ground Station is necessary If you do not own one please contact our customer service For remote communication with an Iridium collar you need to set further configurations email address to communicate with your collar Therefore refer to the GPS Plus X software manual and search for Collar Command Destinat...

Page 76: ...ages which means you won t be able to make new ones as complex as the first one An Iridium GSM message to the collar can contain 108 bytes only 7 5 Remote Communication Schedule Devices Remote Collars VERTEX Collars Communication Schedule The Communication Schedule editor is identical to the one described in Communication Schedule Any schedule send to the collar will erase the existing one on the ...

Page 77: ...collar will erase the existing one on the collar meaning you will have to include all rules of the first one There is a size limitation for Iridium GSM Messages which means you won t be able to make new ones as complex as the first one An Iridium GSM message to the collar can only contain 108 bytes 8 Calculate Collar Lifetime This command estimates the lifetime of your VERTEX Plus Collar and can b...

Page 78: ...ows 3 values Best case Average and Worst case In a best case scenario the collar is assumed to receive the ephemerides very fast and is able to calculate its position within 45s in Average The Average scenario assumes an average GPS fix calculation time of 90 seconds which should be the case for most collars A worst case scenario calculates with an average fix time of 180s That might apply in a he...

Page 79: ...shape oval round and oval round and the usage of a Drop Off system The following table gives an overview about battery types and weights with or without Drop Off Battery for round collar without Drop Off with Drop Off 1D IG 205 g 300 g 2D IG 329 g 430 g 3D IG 492 g 580 g 4D IG 616 g 708 g Battery for oval collar without Drop Off with Drop Off 1C AG 128 g 186 g 1D AG 234 g 309 g 2D AG 348 g 456 g 3...

Page 80: ...lar with Drop Off please note the Drop Off number on the battery housing This ensures that you can reach the Drop Off that you actually want to reach when retrieving the collar especially for remote Drop Offs NOTE Be careful when plugging and unplugging the battery connector pins since they can break if bent NOTE Store the battery package at room temperature There are 3 different belt shapes For e...

Page 81: ...arefully pull the battery connector from the battery pack Figure above left The battery pin socket is located between the two screws Figure above center To attach a new battery pack replace the O ring on the battery plug and carefully push the three threaded pins of the connector plug into the connector socket Figure above right Be careful to avoid any damage to the connector Place the washer on t...

Page 82: ... O ring around the battery connector be careful not to damage the cables Replace the sealing ring on the battery plug Carefully push the three threaded pins of the connector plug into the connector socket Tighten the bracket to the collar with new self locking nuts and screw the battery pack to the bracket with unused screws to ensure that the self locking coating on the screws is not damaged Appl...

Page 83: ...nnector by pulling the collar away from the battery pack Figure above left You can support this by very carefully wedging a flat screwdriver between the battery connector and the battery pack Figure above right Be careful to avoid any damage to the connector Figure 64 Battery connector and plugs on round collar curved battery pack Above you can see the battery socket left and pins right To attach ...

Page 84: ...Left metal base plate center screw and Fastlock washer right angle to attach screws Put the black washer Figure above with the convex side onto the collar otherwise you will not be able to countersink the screw head and carefully attach the collar with unused screws beginning with the central pair and then the pair at the side next which you will open to deploy the collar Note that the exterior th...

Page 85: ...sure the communication connector end cap with the thin O ring are in place to protect it from dirt and humidity Figure 67 left with communication connector end cap right without communication connector end cap 2 Adjust the belt to the correct circumference and cut the overhanging belt To achieve the best possible GPS signal the GPS antenna should be on top of the animal s neck The GPS antenna is i...

Page 86: ... hesitate to contact our customer service 3 Make sure the magnet is removed from the electronic housing and from the Drop Off otherwise it stays deactivated and will not perform any GPS fixes or transfer data and the Drop Off will not release the collar 12 Specification 12 1 Environmental specification for the collar Operational temperature range 40 C to 70 C Operating humidity range 100 RH relati...

Page 87: ...posal Considerations Do not incinerate or subject cells to temperatures in excess of 100 C Such abuse can result in loss of seal leakage and or cell explosion Do not dispose of the battery with the regular garbage but in accordance with appropriate local regulations 12 2 Declarations of Conformity Declaration of Conformity for USA This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is sub...

Page 88: ... approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Declaration of Conformity acc to 1999 5 EC R TTE 2004 108 EC EMC directive 2006 95 EC Low voltage directive We declare that the following product Type designation GPS Plus Globalstar Collar Type or model Serial no complies with the technical regulations and their valid changes at the time of...

Page 89: ...ion 12489 Berlin Country Germany Telephone 49 0 30 6789 4990 Fax 49 0 030 6789 5230 Email mail vectronic aerospace com This declaration was issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer and if required of his authorized representative Contact person Name Mr Robert Schulte Telephone 49 0 30 6789 4990 Fax 49 0 30 6789 5230 The product carries the CE mark Berlin 2010 08 23 Robert Schulte ...

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