GPS 8000 Series - Wildlife collars with 2 remote communication systems

Wildlife Collars with TWO Remote Communication Systems

Lotek’s GPS 8000 series collars offer two remote communication options for convenient downloading of data.

 

Based on the proven design of our other GPS systems, the GPS 8000 Series of remote tracking collars uses two remote communication options – a high speed UHF modem & an Argos transmitter, OR a UHF modem & a GSM modem, OR an Argos transmitter & a GSM modem – to provide users with more convenience when downloading the collar's data records.

Lotek offers unlimited customer support and a full one year warranty on all of our equipment.

	8000MAU	8000SAU	8000MGU	8000SGU
Backwards compatibility with 4400 family	Please contact Lotek for more details	Please contact Lotek for more details	Please contact Lotek for more details	Please contact Lotek for more details
Dimensions (L x W x H) (mm)	120 x 86 x 126	69 x 49 x 74	120 x 86 x 126	69 x 49 x 74
The collar contains	Video Camera compatible (M size only) GPS receiver (16 channels) UHF radio modem VHF tracking beacon Argos transmitter Mortality Temperature 2 axis activity Hibernation feature Advanced scheduler Argos scheduler Virtual Fence		Video Camera compatible (M size only) GPS receiver (16 channels) UHF radio modem VHF tracking beacon GSM modem Mortality Temperature 2 axis activity Hibernation feature  Advanced scheduler Virtual Fence
Options	Basic or advanced differential correction Drop off compatibility
Handheld command unit	Function: To remotely command, control and interrogate GPS 8000 collars.  Interfaces with PC; includes built-in GPS receiver and electronic compass and rechargeable battery.
GSM ground station	N/A		Receives SMS messages containing GPS locations from the collars. Sends a new schedule to the collar by using the specialized software and  a PC or  laptop.
Total collar weight	Approx. 1,250g (dependent on belt type and size)	Approx. 450g (dependent on belt type and size)	Approx. 1 kg (dependent on belt type and size)	Approx. 450g (dependent on belt type and size)
Operational life/battery pack** 1 year 2 years 3 years	GPS locations every 1 h Argos transmission 12h / 3 day GPS locations every 1 h Argos transmission 6 h / 7 day GPS locations every 2 h Argos transmission 6 h / 14 day	GPS locations every 3 h Argos transmission 6 h / 7 day (1.5 Years) GPS locations every 6 h Argos transmission 6 h / 14 day	GPS locations every 30 min. *** GPS locations every 1 hr. + 10 min.*** GPS locations every 2 hours***	GPS locations every 2 hours*** (1.5 years) GPS locations every 4 hours***
Data download speed via radio	Non-differential is 10 records/second (at 2400 baud rate) Differential is 3 records/second (at 2400 baud rate)
User replaceable battery pack	3B57	3B50	3B57	3B50
User programmable Via cable with download link	GPS & Beacon Schedule & Argos Schedule Mortality Delay Time		GPS & Beacon Schedule Mortality Delay Time
Field upload via radio	GPS & Beacon Schedules Time
Field upload via GSM Network	N/A		GPS & Beacon Schedules Mortality Delay
Remote download via radio	Data & diagnostics
Remote download via GSM Network	N/A		Data & diagnostics
Data link operating frequency	420-460 MHz
Data modulation baud rate	2400 baud
Approximate UHF range	Up to 10 km ground to air, depending on the terrain
VHF beacon frequency	Customer specified 148-174 MHz, 216 -220 MHz
Operating temperature range	-30˚C to +50˚C
Software interface	Windows XP® or higher recommended

* Please call Lotek for more information
** Battery life estimates are based on 60 second repetition rate, 0.5W output power and may fluctuate due to variance in individual battery capacity as per manufacturer, as well as operating conditions including ambient temperature, landscape, etc.
*** Estimates based on 90 second average time to calculate a fix and 7 GPS
locactions/SMS

The GPS 8000 series is ideally suited to provide locational data for:

• detailed home range analysis
• precise movement corridors
• micro-habitat analysis

It can be used on wide variety of species, including bears, lions, lynxes, white tail deer, mule deer, coyotes, mountain lions, wolves, bison, elk, moose, feral hogs and big horn sheep.

Full GPS 8000 product sheet (PDF)