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The information contained in these documents is confidential, privileged and only for the information of the intended recipient and
may not be used, published or redistributed without the prior written consent of Wildlife Computers.
Anatomy of a Tag
Below is a Rainier-S20 tag showing: (a) Argos antenna, (b) communications port with plug, (c) LED
indicator light, (d) magnetic switch, (e) solar panels, and (f) GPS patch antenna.
Tag Storage and Battery Maintenance
Store tags in a room temperature environment, around 25° C, with the magnet holder in place on the
tag. Do not store in direct sunlight.
Do NOT store these tags in extreme hot or cold environments. This will cause a
significant drop in the capacity of the rechargeable battery.
To check the operating voltage, select “Advanced,” and then “Send Test Transmission.” The
transmission voltage should read between 3 and 4 volts.
Testing Tags
Please ensure you test the Rainier-S20 tags after you receive them, or after they have been in storage
for more than a month before deploying them. This not only initializes them to the new location after
shipping from our offices, but also gives you (and us) peace of mind they are working properly prior to
deployment and that you can access your data on the Wildlife Computers Portal (see “Data Access”
section).
