These cylindrically shaped units are housed in a brass case for maximum durability. They can be setup as implants (snakes), backpacks (large birds), bolt-on (turtles), or collar-style (small mammals), and customized to meet your exact requirements.


Specifications – Implant Setup

Model Weight Standard Life Lifespan Potential^ Diameter x Length (mm) Previous Model #
XM3 8.5g 12 months Up to 24 months 11 x 33 SI-2
XM3 10.5g 18 months Up to 36 months 11 x 40 SI-2
XM3 12.5g 24 months Up to 48 months 11 x 40 SI-2
XM3 17g 30 months Up to 60 months 15 x 38 AI-2
XM3 28g 36 months Up to 60 months 17 x 46 AI-2

^ The addition of the duty-cycling option can greatly increase the lifespan.


Specifications – Backpack/Bolt-on Setup

Model Weight Standard Life Lifespan Potential^ Diameter x Length* (mm) Previous Model #
XM3B 12g 12 months Up to 24 months 10 x 33 SI-2B/SI-2F
XM3B 14g 18 months Up to 36 months 10 x 40 SI-2B/SI-2F
XM3B 16g 24 months Up to 48 months 10 x 50 SI-2B/SI-2F
XM3B 20g 30 months Up to 60 months 15 x 39 AI-2B/AI-2F
XM3B 33g 36 months Up to 60 months 17 x 46 AI-2B/AI-2F

^ The addition of the duty-cycling option can greatly increase the lifespan.
* The addition of the tubes will increase the overall length.


Specifications – Collar Setup

Model Weight Standard Life Lifespan Potential^ Diameter x Length (mm) Previous Model #
XM3C 12g 12 months Up to 24 months 10 x 33 SI-2C
XM3C 14g 18 months Up to 36 months 10 x 40 SI-2C
XM3C 16g 24 months Up to 48 months 10 x 50 SI-2C
XM3C 28g 24 months Up to 60 months 18 x 42 (Left Photo) MI-2
XM3C 42g 36 months Up to 60 months 20 x 48 (Right Photo) MI-2

^ The addition of the duty-cycling option can greatly increase the lifespan.



Frequency Range: 138 to 235 MHz.

Pulse Width (standard): 24 milliseconds (ms). Available from 18-32ms.

Pulse Rate (standard): 40 pulses per minute (ppm). Available from 5-120ppm.

Housing: The battery and transmitter are hermetically sealed in a brass case. For the implant setup, the case is coated with multiple layers of a biologically inert butyl rubber compound and a small groove is added to allow for suturing.

Attachment: A number of mounting options are available (see photos above). Implant: no mounting setup, Backpack: a brass tube is attached at each end for either a Teflon ribbon or cable harness. Bolt-on: brass tabs are attached at the mid-point or at the ends for screw attachment. Collar: the unit is attached to a 9mm wide neoprene-impregnated polyester collar fastened with a self-locking nut and captive stud.

Antenna: Stranded stainless steel cable covered with a black nylon coating. One or two layers of shrinkable tubing reinforce the antenna at its base.

Activation: Holding a magnet next to the unit starts the transmitter. Passing it over again stops it.

Options

Note: Multiple sensors can be added to a single unit.

Mortality (suffix “M”): After a preset period (1 to 23 hours) of no movement, the pulse rate changes (to an increased rate OR a double pulse) to indicate mortality. After the mortality mode has been triggered, any motion resets the transmitter to the normal pulse rate. Locking mortality is also available.

Activity (suffix “A”):After a preset motion sensitivity or angle has been reached, the pulse rate will change (to an increased rate OR a double pulse) to indicate activity.

Temperature (suffix “T”): An increase or decrease in temperature results in a corresponding increase or decrease in pulse rate. The high and low temperature limits are set by the user (0-50C), as is the pulse rate (5-120ppm) at each extreme. Each transmitter is supplied with a plotted calibration curve.

Duty Cycling (suffix “D”): To conserve battery power and extend the lifespan, the transmitter can be programmed to enter low-power mode each day (from 1-23 hours). During this low-power mode, the unit can be silent (0ppm) or programmed to pulse at a greatly reduced rate (4, 6, or 8ppm).

 




Videos

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