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Plecotus V-Series
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VHF transmitters for small animals starting from 0.17 g weight.
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Species Group 

  • Amphibians
  • Birds
  • Fish
  • Invertebrates
  • Mammals
  • Reptiles

Overview  

Our V-Series transmitters output from 200 to 1000 µW of signal strength starting from a weight of 0.17 g with a lifetime ranging from 3 days to several months.

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Specifications 

 G17D3 VVG25D12 V7G29D8 V5+G29D14 V5G38D8 V3+G38D10 V3
Animal≥ 3.5 g≥ 5.1 g≥ 5.9 g≥ 5.9 g≥ 7.7 g≥ 7.7 g
Weight ≤ 0.17 g≤ 0.25 g≤ 0.29 g≤ 0.29 g≤ 0.38 g≤ 0.38 g
Lifetime > 3 days> 12 days> 8 days> 14 days> 8 days> 10 days
Power ~ 200 µW~ 300 µW~ 300 µW~ 200 µW~ 600 µW~ 400 µW

Frequency Range
150.050 - 150.240 MHz, other frequencies on request

Pulse length
20 milliseconds

Beats per minute
60 (or adjusted to your requirements)

Antenna
Single titan wire or stainless wire-wove, diameter according to needs, 16cm in length

Activation
Cut a single wire. No soldering required.
 

Options

Magnet Switch
We offer our transmitters with a magnetic switch for waterproof and reusable use. The transmitter is activated via an activation sleeve. The transmitter can thus be activated and deactivated several times until the battery is exhausted. The transmitter weight increases by 0.02 g.

Aerials
The animals in different tagging projects usually differ in size and weight. Therefore, our antennas are customisable in length, thickness and material. Please contact us to find out the best dimensions for your purpose.

Sensor technology
We can add temperature or light sensors to the transmitters. The pulses per minute increase with increasing temperature or light intensity. This affects the service life of the battery.

Runtime optimization
The runtime of our transmitters is defined by the pulses per minute (bpm), the transmission power and the battery. By adjusting the pulses per minute, we can optimise the runtime for your application.

Frequencies
In Germany, the 150 MHz band is specified for environmental purposes. Other transmission frequencies (e.g. 148 MHz) can be set by us, depending on the licence. We are also happy to help with special licences.

Casing
To protect the transmitters against difficult environmental conditions, we offer water/pressure-resistant encapsulation in a housing.

Mounting
Each animal species has different requirements when it comes to attaching the transmitters. We offer solutions for backpacks,  
housings (3D printed or milled), collars or trousers.

Delayed replacement
We offer self-releasing materials for attachment so that the animals can free themselves from the transmitters after a certain period of time. The length of time depends on the quantity used.

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