- Overview
- Features
- Models
- Applications
- Product Sheet
If your interests
include species that move between marine and freshwater environments,
our combined acoustic and radio transmitting (CART) tag will let
you monitor the migration of these species with a single transmitter
and receiver system. Through advanced programming, CART tags can
be tailored to the optimal mode of transmission, be it radio or
acoustic.
Allows you to work in dynamic conductivity environments (estuaries containing haloclines and/or mixtures of salt and freshwater). Allows you to work in deep freshwater bodies. Eliminates the need for two tag and receiver systems. .
Operates in a "static" mode that alternates regularly between acoustic and radio transmission modes
Minimizes costs.
The
latest in crystal stabilized microprocessor based coded tags
Allows unique digital coding scheme. Allows more stable timing of transmit-bursts (the burst rate of non-crystal controlled, i.e., non-microprocessor based, tags tends to vary significantly with variations in ambient temperature).
Digital
coding scheme
A single tag
allows both the manual tracking and automatic datalogging of animals.
Allows the tracking of over one hundred individuals on a single frequency.
Allows the transmission of sensor data as well as unique ID.
Flexible transmit-burst repetition rate
Allows users to dictate desired rate. Allows the extension of tag longevity (by slowing it down).
Increases the ease of manual tracking (by speeding it up).
High
reliability
Allows you to
maximize confidence in study results.
Standard
or enhanced longevity
Shorter codes
allow you to extend operation longevity.
Variable
sizes
Allows you to match the telemetry capability with the biology of the species of interest. Allows you to increase longevity when size is less of an issue.
Oral
or surgical internal implantation or external mounting
Allows you to match the telemetry capability with the biology of the species of interest.
All tags are encased in a biologically inert material
Protects the electronics, ensures long life and minimizes negative impacts on the tagged individual
.
System
compatibility
Works with the
most sophisticated and widely used biotelemetry receiver available
today, Lotek's SRX 400. Works with Lotek's wireless
hydrophone system .
|
Model |
Size Dia. x L (mm) |
Longevity based on 5 sec. burst rate (days) |
Weight
in Air (g) |
Weight in Salt Water (g) |
Frequency (kHz) |
Acoustic |
|
CART16_1 |
l6 x 57 |
663 |
23.8 |
13.5 |
65.5/76.8 |
156 |
|
CART16_2s |
16 x 68 |
904 |
31.5 |
18.0 |
65.5/76.8 |
156 |
|
CART16_2 |
l6 x 85 |
1446 |
36 |
19.4 |
65.5/76.8 |
156 |
|
CART16_3s |
l6 x 87 |
548 |
38 |
21.0 |
65.5/76.8 |
162 |
|
CART16_3 |
l6 x 100 |
748 |
43.0 |
23.4 |
65.5/76.8 |
162 |
|
CART32_1s |
32 x 101 |
5120 |
94.5 |
37.7 |
65.5/76.8 |
156 |
Please note:
- Acoustic power output is an average expressed in dB re 1m P @ 1meter (nominal).
- All dimensions are for internal attachment with the exception of the CART32_ ls.
- Longevities vary, based in part upon environmental conditions to which they are subjected. For this reason, warranted longevity is defined as 80% of the specified value at time of order. Calculations are based on the battery manufacturer's specifications at a code burst interval of 5 seconds. For CART tags, the code burst interval is defined as the time between any consecutive pulse.
- All tags are guaranteed to meet stated specifications upon shipment. Any Lotek tags found to be defective, with respect to material, workmanship or guaranteed longevity, effective from date of receipt, will be repaired or replaced.
- Periodic design modifications to individual models may alter specifications. Selection of external attachment design or other options may further affect stated specifications. It is recommended that specifications be confirmed when placing an order.
Examples of tracking applications for which combined acoustic/radio transmitters are ideally suited include:
- studies of migration activity of anadromous species from ocean through to spawning site
- studies of lake dwellers moving between shallow and deep freshwater
Follow these links for more information on CART tags:
Full CART product sheet (PDF). 
