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CART

The CART Series
Combined Acoustic / Radio Transmitters


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.
         
Applicable
Habitats
   
Marine
 
         
Key Features
    The CART Series transmitters:
  • combine radio and acoustic frequency transmitters on a single device, eliminating the need to double-tag
  • uses same Lotek coding scheme for both radio and acoustic modes
  • require only a single SRX 400 receiver to detect both types of signals

Detailed list of CART features and benefits

 
         
Applications
   
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
 
         
Models
   
Combined Acoustic Radio Transmitters - CART Series:

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
Power (dB)
@76.8 KHz

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.
 
         
Options
   
  • external attachment hardware
  • dummy tags
  • shortened pulse (enhanced longevity)
 
         
Product Details
   

Follow these links for more information on CART tags:

Detailed features and benefits list
 
         
Related Products
   

Other Lotek transmitters:

NanoCART (NCART) Series transmitters
The CAFT Series of coded acoustic tags
Sensor transmitters
 
          
Product Sheet
   

 Full CART product sheet (121 KB) in PDF format.

 


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