These transmitters are designed to be mounted in the ear of large mammals such as bears, deer, bison or hippopotamus.
Specifications
| Model | Weight | Standard Life | Lifespan range | Dimensions: L x W x H (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EI-2 | 30g | 12 months | 6-18 months | 44 x 44 x 18 |
| EI-2A | 55g | 24 months | 24-60 months | 61 x 47 x 27 |
Frequency Range: 138 – 235 MHz.
Transmitter: Crystal controlled two-stage design pulsed by a CMOS multivibrator.
Pulse Width (standard): 24 milliseconds.
Pulse Rate (standard): 40 pulses per minute (ppm). Available from 20-120ppm.
Power Output: Set to use available battery power over the required transmitter life.
Activation: Removing an external magnet starts the transmitter. Replacing the magnet stops the transmitter.
Attachment: The transmitter is placed in the cup of the ear. The 1/4″ x 20 threaded nylon stud is passed through a hole in the ear and secured with a fabric washer and nylon nut.
Housing: The battery and transmitter are encapsulated in an inert waterproof epoxy.
Antenna: A loop within the epoxy encapsulation.
Options
Mortality (suffix “M”): EI-2A only. The available delays are 4 or 12 hours. The 4 hour delay circuit indicates its activation by a double pulse. The 12 hour delay circuit indicates its activation by increasing the pulse rate from a nominal ~42 ppm to ~75 ppm. After the mortality mode has been triggered, any motion resets the transmitter to the normal pulse rate. This option adds ~0.5g to the finished weight of each transmitter.