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Upload GPS fix schedules and download data and diagnostics with Lotek’s WildCell collars. All you need is a cell phone.

 

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. Based on the proven design of our other GPS systems, the GPS Series of remote tracking collars, with user-replaceable batteries, can collect up to 12,000 data records when taking 24 fixes per day. Data records can be downloaded and schedules can be changed at your convenience.Lotek offers unlimited customer support and a full one year warranty on all of our equipment.

 
WildCellMG WildCellSG
Dimensions (mm) (L x W x H) 120 x 86 x 126 69 x 49 x 74
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
Basic or advanced differential correction *
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 the specialized software and a PC or laptop
Total collar weight/size Approx. 950g (dependent on belt type and size) Approx. 350 - 500g (dependent on belt type and size)
Operational life/battery pack:**
   6 months    GPS every 40 min.
   1 year GPS every 30 min. GPS every 1h 30 min.
   2 years GPS every 1h 10 min.  
User replaceable battery pack 3B57 3B50
User programmable via cable with download link GPS & beacon schedule
Mortality delay
Time
Remote upload via GSM Network GPS & beacon schedules
Remote download via GSM Network Data & diagnostics
VHF beacon frequency Customer-specified
148-174 MHz / 216 - 220 MHz
Operating temperature range -30°C to +50°C
Software Interface
(includes host software)

Windows 2000® or higher recommended

* The differential data cannot be sent remotely through SMS.
** 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.
*** An SMS message is sent after 7 acquired GPS fixes.

The WildCell 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.