Search

Help us find what you are looking for by searching for species, products, technologies and other keywords.

About this Image

About this image:

American Woodcock (Scolopax minor) © Eliza Elizondo 2016

  • Avian

PinPoint GPS Argos Solar

  • Product Type Icon Tag
PinPoint GPS Argos Solar - Product Image

Extend the life of your PinPoint tags using the sun’s energy

Our PinPoint GPS tags can be made to last longer by using solar housing. Lightweight casing gives a starting weight under 7g. We have considered the aerodynamics of the tag, while still providing a  large surface area for the solar panels. There are a variety of designs to improve the exposure of the  solar panels to the sun, including transparent domes or feather grooves, which maintain the streamlined format, and provide harness attachment points. No need for tag retrieval. Accurate GPS locations are taken at times/dates programmed by you to meet the requirement of your study. The locations are then automatically relayed via Argos satellites from anywhere in the world, ready to be downloaded online. Please ask one of our Telemetry Specialists to get a study-specific estimate of the optimal schedule.

Options

  • Data download: By Argos Satellite
  • Sensing: Mortality, Voltage, Temperature, Beacon
  • Various customisable design options to reduce feather coverage (see reverse)
  • Automatically collect data in Movebank
  • GPS Altitude

  • Product Features

    Amazing Functionality for such a Small Size
    Starting under 7 g, not only can these tags log accurate GPS locations, they can also transmit those locations to Argos satellites around the world, so you don’t need to know where your animal is going, it will tell you.

    User-friendly Scheduler
    Scheduling tags is both easy and has great flexibility to get the locations exactly when you want

    Convenient Data Processing
    Download the data from the ARGOS web platform and convert into spreadsheets or GoogleEarth files.

    Extended life with streamlined tags
    Optimised casing to maximise exposure of the solar panels while keeping the tag streamlined to reduce drag.

  • Product Applications

    Pinpoint GPS Argos Solar tags work well for determining habitat selection, home range movements, and/or multi-year migration patterns. Ideal for species who spend sufficient time in the sun, the solar tag permits long-term tracking while minimizing weight.

    The addition of the programmable VHF beacon allows you or supplement your location data, or track the tag after a predation event.

  • Product Specifications

    Model PinPoint Argos
    Solar – XS    		 PinPoint Argos
    Solar – S    		 PinPoint Argos
    Solar – M    		 PinPoint Argos
    Solar – L
    Standard Weight [1] (g)  5.5g 6.6g 11g 16g
    Base Dimensions
    (L xW) (mm)    		 35 x 16 40 x 18 60 x 22 80 x 25
    Height Dimensions [2] From 11mm – Tag body height & dome shape customised to order
    Antenna Length 5cm GPS antenna, 23 cm Argos antenna
    Location Attempts Number of location attempts are schedule dependent.
    Please contact one of our Avian Telemetry Specialists for estimates.
    1. Listed weights include tube/attachment points for fitting harnesses, flat top design and standard antennas. Weights may vary, especially with case and antenna options.
    2. Minimum tag height 11mm. Tag height can be increased to bring the solar deck above the feathers, if required. 
    3. The antenna angle can be set at a high or low angle (in relation to the back of the bird), as required.

    A PinPoint DLC is required for scheduling the tag, and downloading locations if it is retrieved after deployment.

    Ffeatures and specifications subject to change without notice.

    Technical Specifications:
    Operating Temperature Range: -5°C to +35°C
    Repower: Solar panel recharging.

    Streamlined tags to reduce drag on flying birds.
    Harness attachment points at front and rear of tag.
    Waterproof design (not suitable for diving species). Please note, the options alter the weight and height of manufactured tag.

     

  • Product Downloads

    Here you’ll find product resources including software applications, manuals, quick-start guides and spec sheets. For any questions, please contact us.

Next Steps

Get in Touch about PinPoint GPS Argos Solar


Contact Us
  • By submitting this message you are agreeing to Lotek’s Privacy Policy, and we will handle your contact details as described in this policy. If you prefer not to receive marketing emails from Lotek about our products and services, you can opt-out of all marketing communications at any time.

Other Avian Products

Lotek
Powered by  GDPR Cookie Compliance
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.