Model |
PinPoint
Beacon-50 |
PinPoint
Beacon-75 |
PinPoint
Beacon-120 |
PinPoint
Beacon-240 |
Standard weight (g) |
3.2 |
3.8 |
– |
– |
Heavy duty weight [1] (g) |
4.3 |
4.8 |
6.2 |
9.0 |
Size (LxWxH) (mm) |
23 x 12 x 6 |
25 x 14 x 7 |
25 x 14 x 10 |
55 x 17 x 11 |
Estimated number of locations |
90-5,500 depending on tag model plus the GPS and Beacon schedules |
Antenna length |
5cm Antenna for GPS, 18 – 23 cm Antenna for VHF |
1. Tags can be further customised for attachment method, antenna strength and potting level. Note that these options will affect weight and dimensions. Please get in touch with one of our Avian Telemetry Specialists to discuss your project requirements.
Other battery sizes available, please contact one of our Telemetry Specialists to find out more.
A PinPoint DLC is required for scheduling, and downloading locations after being recovered.
A manual tracking receiver, such as a Biotracker, and a yagi antenna with appropriate frequency band is required to find the tag using the beacon.
Technical specifications:
Operating temperature: -5°C to +50°C
Battery: Limited recharges, dependent on deployment
Waterproofing: Standard & Heavy duty models: Splash tolerant
Marinized Models: Depth proof to 50m