GPS 4400 UHF
Monitoring System

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The GPS 4400 UHF automatic tracking and monitoring system provides position and other sensor data ideally suited to wildlife behaviour and habitat utilization studies. Use its remote data download and collar reprogramming features to retrieve data on demand, while the collar is still on the animal!

Applicable
Habitat

Key Features

The GPS 4400 collar allows for remote data download and collar reprogramming. This capability is invaluable when decisions must be made promptly and instant access to collected data is needed.

The GPS 4400 is capable of tracking the fine-scale movements of individual animals through a variety of habitats. Using collars with differential correction, you can obtain highly accurate position readings with an error of less than five metres. Furthermore, by taking advantage of our flexible scheduling option, your study can be customized to your particular research needs. The result is a very accurate map of the travel paths and behaviour patterns of a variety of animals.

Based on the proven design of our other GPS systems, the GPS 4400 is a remote tracking collar with user replaceable batteries which can provide energy for collecting over 12,000 data records. Using the high speed UHF modem, data records can be downloaded, and schedules can be changed, at times that are convenient to the user. This significantly improves the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of any wildlife study. Lotek offers unlimited customer support and a full one year warranty on all of our equipment.

Applications

The GPS 4400 is ideally suited to provide locational data for:

detailed home range analysis
precise movement corridors
micro-habitat analysis

It can be used on such animals as moose, wolf, deer and bear, to name but a few.

Specifications

	4400M	4400S
Housing dimensions (mm) (L x W x H)	120 x 86 x 126	69 x 49 x 74
The collar contains	GPS receiver (16 channels) UHF radio modem GSM cellular modem (optional) VHF tracking beacon UHF tracking beacon Computer/memory module Argos transmitter (optional)	GPS receiver (16 channels) UHF radio modem VHF tracking beacon UHF tracking beacon Computer / memory module
Options	Mortality Temperature 2 axis activity Hibernation feature Drop off compatible Default or advanced scheduler Basic or advanced differential correction
Handheld command unit	Function: To command, control and interrogate GPS4400 collars. Interfaces with PC; includes built-in GPS receiver, electronic compass and rechargeable battery.
Total collar weight	Approx. 950g (dependent on belt type and size)	Approx. 450g (dependent on belt type and size)
Operational life/battery pack:**
3hr fix schedule (8 fixes per day)	More than 2 years*	Approx. 14 months
1hr fix schedule (24 fixes per day)	500 days or approx. 12,000 fixes	Approx. 6 months or 4,320 fixes
Data download speed	Non differential is 10 records/second Differential is 3 records/second
User replaceable battery pack	Yes
User programmable via cable with download link	GPS & Beacon Schedule Mortality Delay Time
Field upload by radio	GPS & Beacon Schedules Time
Field download	Data & diagnostics
Data link operating frequency	420-460 MHz
Data modulation baud rate	2400 baud, direct FM
Bandwidth	18 kHz
Approximate UHF range	2 - 8 km ground to air, depending on the terrain
VHF beacon frequency	Customer specified 148-174 MHz
UHF beacon frequency	420-460 MHz
Operating temperature range	-30°C to +50°C
Software Interface (includes host software & training video)	Windows 98^® or higher recommended

* Please call Lotek for more information

** Battery life estimates are approximate and may vary due to variance in individual battery capacity as per manufacturer, as well as operating conditions including ambient temperature, landscape, species, etc.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Product Details

Follow these links for more information on the GPS 4400:

Differential GPS accuracy

The Power of GPS in Wildlife Research document in our library.

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Product Sheet

Full GPS 4400 UHF product sheet (261 KB) in PDF format.

GPS 4400 UHF Monitoring System

GPS 4400 UHF
Monitoring System