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The VERTEX Lite Collar generates GPS, mortality and activity data. It sends regular
GPS and mortality updates via GSM / Globalstar / Iridium communication.
Most important features:
Unlimited GPS localizations per day
3-axis accelerometer to measure activity
User definable Beacon and GPS settings
On board flash memory
Drop Off (on demand)
24/7 mortality observation and notification
Ambient temperature data
Any Battery 1C- 7D
Field replaceable Batteries
Communication options:
Globalstar (One-way communication: enables data download)
Iridium (Two-way communication: enables data download and upload of new
commands and schedules)
GSM (Two-way communication: enables data download and upload of new
commands and schedules)
Bluetooth Communication for on-site Data and Configuration management
The VERTEX Lite Collars can also host an UHF ID Tag to be used in interaction studies
in combination with a VERTEX Plus collar.
All data is stored on the flash memory onboard the collar. GPS locations, temperature
and event data are send using either Globalstar / Iridium / GSM communication. After
retrieval of the collar data can be downloaded using the USB Remote Stick (wireless
data communication with a few meters range).