ULTRA
Target species:
- medium passerines
- plovers, sandpipers and other small and medium waders
- pigeons & doves
- small terns
- small seabirds,
- rails
- bee-eaters
- swifts, et. all….
ULTRA series is lightest tracker with standard GNSS function (more accurate than snapshot GPS technology), solar charging, accelerometer, and other environment sensors. ULTRA series uses either lINTELINK or 5G IoT (LTE-M & NB-IoT) cellular network as the data transmission method. Thanks to its compact size and versatile functionality, it holds potential for a wide array of applications.
The lightest GNSS-INTELINK-ACC solar driven tracker in the world is suitable for backpack deployment for birds weighing only ca. 45 grams and more.
5G IoT technology compatible with both LTE-M and NB-loT service. *
Inteligent roaming – searching for the best available 5G IoT network for data transmitting.
*5G IoT network has been deployed to Europe, North America, Australia, most of Asia and South America, and a few countries in Africa. Visit https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/technologies/internet-of-things/deployment-map/ to check the coverage of 5G IoT service worldwide.
| ULTRA SPECIFICATION | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions: | 17.7 x 10.8 x 7.5 mm - INTELINK model | 17.7 x 12.8 x 8.6 mm - 5G IoTmodel | |
| Weight: | 1.35 (+/- 0.2g) - INTELINK model l 2.4g - 5G IoT model l |
| Antenna: | External titanium alloy antennas |
| Housing: | IP 68. Multiple harness threading holes. Various colours are possible. |
| Transmission | |
| 5G IoT (NB-IoT & LTE-M) | INTELINK | | |
| 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) |
| Power Supply | |
| Solar type: | 30% (over 100 GPS fixings per day ideally) |
| Battery type: | Lithium polymer rechargeable battery with under-and-over-charge protection |
| Battery capacity: | 7 mAh - INTELINK 14 mAh - 5G IoT rechargeable by solar |
| GPS Module | |
| GPS accuracy: | 5 m (long-term statistics in open space) |
| Memory | |
| 47,500 data ( 460 days of regular data storage) | |
| Setting | |
| GPS 6 hour I ENV 1 hour I BHV 10 min (recommended) | |
| Boost | |
| GPS fixing every 10 min / 1 min / 20 seconds | |
| Flash memory: | 32 MB |
| Regular data storage: | 460 days at default setting (6h GPS+1h ENV+10 min BHV) |
| Operational Environment | |
| Working temperature: | -20~60°C (15~35°C ideal for storage) |
| Firmware Upgrade | |
| Over the air (OTA) |
ULTRA utilizes INTELINK for data transmission. When paired with a professional HUB gateway device, ULTRA enables data downloading from distances of up to 1200 meters in an ideal field environment.
To know more about how INTELINK system works, please visit INTELINK site.
TRANSMISSION BANDS
| Specifications | INTELINK |
| Frequency Bands | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Output Power | 8 dBm (default) |
| Maximum Data Rate | 1 Mbps/1 Mbps |
| Transmission Distance (ideal condition in field) | 1200 m |
SUB-MODELS
ULTRA features high flexibility in customization due to its compact size. Below are the existing models. If you have any customization ideas, please feel free to contact us.
| Name | Weight | Dimensions (LWD, antennae excluded) | Energy Supply |
| ULTRA C8 | 1.35 g | 17 x 13 x 8 mm | 7mAh rechargeable by solar |
| ULTRA C4 P1050 [1] | 10.8±0.2g | 41 x 25 x 13 mm | 1050mAh primary battery |
| ULTRA C5 P350 | 5.5-6.0g | 35 x 20 x10 mm | 350mAh primary battery |
| ULTRA C6 P1500 | 17.0-18.0g | 52 x 27.5 x13 mm | 1500mAh primary battery |
Note:
[1] P series refers to a version using primary battery and thicker antenna, see the photos below. They are designed for nocturnal birds.
ULTRA 5G IoT
ULTRA 5G IoT supports both NB-IoT and LTE-M (or called eMTC) frequency bands. You can activate selected bands for usage in different regions. Note that, though ULTRA 5G IoT also supports INTELINK for connecting and data downloading, the distance is not comparable to ULTRA the dedicated INTELINK type.
SUB-MODELS
| Name | Weight | Dimensions (LWD, antennae excluded) | Energy Supply |
| ULTRA 5G IoT | 2.5~2.6g | 17.7 x 12.8 x 8.6 (mm) | 14mAh rechargeable by solar |
| ULTRA 5G IoT C3 [1] | 3.8±0.1g | 31 x 15 x 9 (mm) | 30mAh rechargeable by solar |
Note:
[1] Photo to the right shows ULTRA 5G IoTC3 
ANTENNA OPTIONS
ANTENNA MATERIAL OPTIONS
| Type | Description | Weight Change |
| A | 0.2mm titanium alloy wire with waterproof coating | Default |
| B | 0.4mm titanium alloy wire with waterproof coating | + 0.1g for 5G IoT |
PRICING
| Sub-Model | Device （Feed Subscription） | Ecotopia Data Services [1]
(per unit per year) |
||
| Retail | Promotion | |||
| ULTRA C8 | 499 | N/A | 59.88 | |
| ULTRA C5 P350 | 499 | N/A | 59.88 | |
| ULTRA C4 P1050 | 499 | N/A | 59.88 | |
| ULTRA C7 P1500 | 499 | N/A | 59.88 | |
| ULTRA 5G IoT | 999 | N/A | 131.88 | |
| ULTRA 5G IoT C3 | 999 | N/A | 131.88 | |
Note: All the above prices are net prices in EUR. Taxes should be added where applicable. Prices include harness materials and shipping costs to EU countries.
Examples:
Feeding grounds of the breeding Little Tern, one week after deploying 2.4g ULTRA 5G IoT, cover a 15-kilometre river stretch. Interestingly, the bird flies only in one direction – up the river.
Equipped with a high-efficiency solar unit, ULTRA has the capability to gather dozens of GNSS data daily. The screenshot below displays one-day track of a small shorebird wearing ULTRA P1, in March, at south latitude 37°. The device generated over 60 GNSS data in one day.
Additionally, the accompanying small charts illustrate the variations in flying speed, altitude, light intensity, temperature, and activity index throughout this timeframe.
ULTRA also witnessed many species completed their migration cycle. We will share the data sample when we received permission from the users.
