Small WildCell

Upload GPS fix schedules and download data and diagnostics with Lotek’s WildCell collars. All you need is a cell phone. Our Small WildCell collars weigh as little as 230 grams.

Lotek WildCell collars let you send schedules and receive data and diagnostics from any location, using only your cell phone. No command unit or computer is necessary, and there's no need to download your data from any third-party web sites. Just call directly, using a cell phone modem, and achieve near to real-time GPS monitoring of all your animals. As a result, you can obtain a very accurate map of the travel paths and behaviour patterns of your animal from almost anywhere in the world! GPS Series collars are capable of tracking the fine-scale movements of a variety of animals through many different habitats. Furthermore, by taking advantage of the collar’s flexible scheduling option, your study can be customized to your particular research needs.

	WildCellSL	WildCellSLG	WildCellSD
Housing dimensions (cm) W x H x D Battery dimensions (cm) W x H x D	7.8 x 2.5 x 4.7 8.5 x 4.8 x 3.8	7.8 x 2.5 x 4.7 8.5 x 3.5 x 3.6	7.8 x 2.5 x 4.7 TBD
The collar contains	GPS receiver GSM cellular modem VHF tracking beacon
Features	Mortality sensor Temperature sensor 2 axis activity sensor Advanced scheduler Hibernation sensor Virtual Fence
Options	Drop off compatible (call Lotek for availability) WAAS, Egnos compatible (call Lotek for availability)
GSM ground station	Function: -  To receive SMS messages containing GPS locations from the collars -  To send a new schedule to the collar by using GPS Total Host
Total collar weight/size	Approx. 270g (dependent on belt type and size)	Approx. 230g (dependent on belt type and size)	Approx. 320g (dependent on belt type and size)
Operational life/battery pack * 3 months** 6 months** 1 year**	GPS locations every 1 hour GPS locations every 2 hr. + 10 min. GPS locations every 5 hours	GPS locations every 1 hr. +15 min. GPS locations every 3 hours GPS locations every 8 hours	GPS locations every 18 minutes*** GPS locations every 40 minutes GPS locations every 1 hour and 30 minutes
User replaceable battery pack	3B59	3B60	TBD
User programmable via cable with download link	GPS & beacon schedules Mortality delay Time
Remote upload by phone	GPS & beacon schedules & Virtual Fence parameters
Remote download by phone	Data & diagnostics
VHF beacon frequency	Customer specified 143-155 MHz
Operating temperature range	-30˚C to +50˚C
Software interface (includes host software)	Windows XP® or higher recommended

 

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