Vectronic Aerospace Vertex Plus Survey, User Manual

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6 Getting the collar into action
6.1 Testing the collar
Before the collar has been shipped to you, it has been configured according to your
requirements and tested thoroughly at VECTRONIC Aerospace.
Nevertheless, we strongly
recommend to test the collar before it is deployed to the animal. This is especially
important after you have stored the collar for several months, even if it has been tested before.
Also make sure that data is received correctly and is accessible to you.
6.2 Attaching the collar
Please be careful when attaching the Survey collar to the animal. The electronic housing
includes the Globalstar antenna as well as the GPS antenna. Both antennas must have direct
contact to the satellites for recording and transferring data. Therefore, the collar needs to be
attached correctly.
The adjustable side of the collar must be on the right side of the animal . You should
shorten the belt if necessary to avoid irritation and abrasions.
To achieve the best possible GPS and Globalstar signal, the collar must be attached to the
animal’s neck so that the electronic housing faces downwards and the adjustable side of the
belt is on the right side of the animal. The magnet which is attached to the electronic housing
must face to the animal directly.
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