MA Series - MAP Acoustic Fish Transmitters

MAP Acoustic Fish Transmitters
Available as ID-only (this page) or ID plus sensors

MA-Series acoustic transmitters are designed for operation with Lotek’s unique MAP digital encoded telemetry systems. These systems allow over 80,000 unique ID’s on a single acoustic frequency, while retaining the ability to identify individual animals.

Both ID-only and ID plus sensors (temperature, pressure/depth or motion) can be simultaneously monitored and recorded.

This page contains specifications for the non-sensor models of the MA series.

Specifications for the sensor models of the MA series can be found here.

• Over 80,000 unique ID’s.
• Allows simultaneous detection/decoding hundreds of co-located transmitters.
• Rapid (1/sec) transmission rates.
• On/off activation by magnet removal.
• Sensor option available (temperature, pressure, motion).
• ID-only and ID plus sensor transmitters can be detected/recorded simultaneously.

Examples of real-time and/or datalogging applications for which MA-Series coded transmitters are ideally suited include:

• Species interaction
• Migration / passage studies
• Fine scale 2D and 3D habitat utilization
• Environmental assessment
• Aquaculture research including in-cage monitoring
• Behavior relative to hydro dam operations

Model	Sensor Type	Size (dia x length) (mm)	Weight in Air (g)	Weight in Salt Water (g)	Calculated Life (days) 2.0 sec. between bursts	Calculated Life (days) 5.0 sec. between bursts
MA-11-12	ID - only	11 x 45	8.0	4.0	12	30
MA-11-18	ID - only	11 x 51	9.0	4.5	30	74
MA-11-25	ID - only	11 x 58	10.0	5.0	42	106
MA-16-25	ID - only	16 x 54	23.0	13.0	75	186
MA-16-33	ID - only	16 x 62	27.0	15.0	102	254
MA-16-50	ID - only	16 x 79	31.0	16.0	163	406
MA-16-252	ID - only, High Power	16 x 82	33.0	17.0	45	111
MA-16-332	ID - only, High Power	16 x 98	38.0	20.0	61	152

Notes on specifications

1. Acoustic frequency 76 or 200 KHz.
2. All dimensions are for internal implantation.
3. External attachment option available, which slightly increases transmitter length and weight.
4. Size/weight specification tolerance typically +/- 2% but periodic design modifications to individual models may result in greater deviation from specified above. It is recommended that specifications be confirmed when placing an order.
5. Warranty life is defined as 80% of the calculated life. Calculations are based on the battery manufacturer’s specifications and tests performed at our factory.
6. Calculated life listed for 76 KHz operation - add 25% for 200 KHz.
7. All tags are guaranteed to meet stated specifications upon shipment. Any Lotek tags found to be defective, with respect to material or work manship, will be repaired or replaced.