FLEX
Target species:
- geese & swans
- large raptors
- cormorants & pelicans
- cranes
- storks
- bustards, etc……
FLEX is a solar-powered GPS-2G/3G-ACC tracker suitable for backpack deployment for birds weighing 1000 grams and more.
Stable performance testified for years.
FIRM STRUCTURE
Manufactured by injecting ASA materials into a specially-designed mould, the enclosure is very tenacious and guarantees years of usage in harsh environment. Thousands of Debut® Flex devices have been operating
stably for more than four years with various species.
PERFECT MATCH WITH BIRD BAND
With a specially designed radian, Debut® Flex can be seamlessly attached to a universal bird band to function as a neck collar. Combination of the two enables you to identify each bird by eyes, achieving an integration of modern technology and traditional wisdom.
| FLEX SPECIFICATION | |
|---|---|
| Appearance & Measurement | |
| Dimensions: | 67mmx33 mmx 20mm |
| Weight: | From 29.5g |
| Antenna: | Internal |
| Housing: | Strong and water proof, with multiple harness threading holes. Various colours are possible. |
| Data Types | |
| GPS: | Longitude, latitude, altitude, geoid height, course, satellite quantity |
| ENV: | Voltage, light intensity, temperature |
| BHV: | ODBA (overall dynamic body acceleration) |
| ACC: | x/y/z acceleration data (upon request) |
| BSS: | longitude, latitude, altitude (alternative locating method for extreme situation) |
| Power Supply | |
| Solar type: | GaAs solar unit (30% efficiency) with good performance under weak light |
| Battery type: | Lithium polymer rechargeable battery with under-and-over-charge protection |
| Battery capacity: | 210 mAh |
| Fully charged battery is sufficient for logging over 100 GPS positions without recharge under optimal GPS satellite view. | |
| GPS Module | |
| GPS precision: | CEP (50%) 5m |
| Max update rate: | 10 Hz |
| Transmission Module | |
| GPRS ( 2G data ) I GSM ( 2G SMS ) I 3G Argos - soon BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) - soon |
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| Data Collection & Transmission Setting: | |
| Regular-Interval Mode: | |
| - GPS interval: 5 min ~1 day | |
| - ENV interval: 5 min ~1 day | |
| - ODBA interval: 10 min/30 min | |
| - ACC interval: 25 Hz, 3 seconds in every 10 min (by default) | |
| - Transmission interval: 5 min ~1 day | |
| Above ranges are selectable on website data platform or App. Contact us if other settings are required. | |
| On-Time Mode | |
| - Transmission: Up to three times at fixed hours per day (such as 13:00/14:00/18:00) | |
| - GPS / ENV / BHV: Regular-interval model or on-time model follow each transmission | |
| Sleep Mode | |
| This mode is to deactivate certain type of data collection for: | |
| - a certain period (from minutes to months) | |
| - a regular period each day (a maximum of 16 hours) | |
| Intelligent Frequency Optimization & Flight Detection (BOOST) | |
| The BOOST function intelligently increases data collection & transmission frequency when the charging condition is good or the bird is flying. The default setting is as below: | |
| Frequency Optimization: | Every 10 min/1 min |
| Flight Detection: | Every 20 sec |
| With BOOST, the device portrays detailed movement tracks without manual intervention and avoids the possibility of battery drain due to radical settings in bad weather. | |
| Data Storage | |
| Logged data will be stored in memory if network is unavailable. | |
| Flash memory: | 16 MB |
| Regular data storage: | 460 days at default setting (1h GPS+1h ENV+10 min BHV) |
| BOOST data storage: | 280,000 pieces |
| ACC data storage: | 28,700 pieces |
| Operational Environment | |
| Working temperature: | -20°C~60°C |
| Waterproof: | 7 ATM ( 70 meters under freshwater) |
| Firmware Upgrade | |
| Over the air (OTA) |