These units are designed for use as a backpack on large raptors or waterfowl.
Specifications
| Model | Weight | Standard Life | Lifespan range | Dimensions: L x Diameter (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SI-2B | 12g | 12 months | 6-18 months | 39 x 11 |
| SI-2B | 14g | 18 months | 12-24 months | 46 x 11 |
| SI-2B | 16g | 24 months | 12-30 months | 56 x 11 |
Frequency Range: 138 – 235 MHz.
Transmitter: Crystal controlled two-stage design pulsed by a CMOS multivibrator.
Pulse Width (standard): 24 milliseconds.
Pulse Rate (standard): 35 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: For backpack application a brass tube is attached at each end for either a Teflon ribbon or cable harness.
Housing: The battery and transmitter are hermetically sealed in a brass case. A foam pad can be glued to the bottom surface to cushion it against the animal’s body.
Antenna: Stranded stainless steel cable covered with a black nylon coating. Additional layers of shrinkable tubing and/or a spring reinforce the antenna at its base.
Options
Temperature (suffix “T”): An increase or decrease in temperature results in a corresponding increase or decrease in pulse rate. At the standard settings, the pulse rate changes from ~15 ppm at 0°C to ~40 ppm at 40°C. Each transmitter is supplied with a plotted calibration curve. This option adds ~0.05g to the finished weight of the transmitter.