Pinger
Technical Specifications
and Instructions
Using Pingers saves you money!
• Let Whales, Porpoises and Dolphins
know where your gear is at.
• Avoid costly fishing interruptions,
saving time fuel and labor.
• Save on expensive net repairs or
replacement.
• Be responsible – fish sustainably!
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Technical Specifications
Whale
Pinger
Porpoise
Pinger
Dolphin
Pinger
Operational
Specifications
Patent Pending
Frequency
3 kHz
10 kHz
70 kHz
Sound pressure level
135 db
132 db
145 db
Emission interval
5 secs
4 secs
4 secs
Emission duration
400 m/s
300 m/s
300 m/s
Battery life*
30 Days
9 Months
(based on 12 hrs
soak per day)
9 Months
(based on 12 hrs
soak per day)
Design Specifications
Highly Durable Casing
CNC machined from
solid Copolymer rod
Water Contacts
Hands free operation,
water activated
electronic switch
Weight
200 grams
Length
150 mm / 5.9”
Width
44 mm / 1.7”
Operating
confirmation LED
Internal light blinks at
intervals of:
5 secs
4 secs
4 secs**
Internal LED is visible in daylight.
Pinger operation commences approximately 30 seconds after submersion.
Pingers stop operating 60 seconds after water contacts are dry.
*Pinger Warranty will be null and void if Future Oceans batteries are not used.
**Dolphin Pinger is inaudible to humans.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do Pingers scare fish?
No. All major scientific trials using Pingers over the past 20 years
shows that Pingers have no adverse effects on fish species.
Do I have to do anything to the Pingers to make them operate?
No. Future Oceans Pingers are designed to work as a hands free
product. The two water contact switches turn the Pingers on
once they are immersed in water and the Pingers stop operating
automatically when the water contacts are dry.
How many Pingers do I need on my net?
Under European EC standards, and USA NMFS regulations,
the 10kHz Porpoise Pingers must be spaced every 100 meters,
300 feet or 50 fathoms on gill nets. We apply this same spacing
recommendation for our Dolphin Pinger. We recommend spacing the
Whale Pingers every 50 meters or 25 fathoms on all gear.
Do Pingers work on all gear?
Yes. Provided spacing requirements are met and you are using
the right Pinger for the right species, the Pingers will alert marine
mammals to whatever gear they are deployed on – set nets, purse
seiners, line and trap gear, aquaculture facilities, in fact any
infrastructure that might accidentally entangle Whales, Porpoises
and Dolphins can be fitted with Pingers.
How long do the batteries last in each Pinger?
The Porpoise and Dolphin Pinger batteries will last 9 months
based on 12 hours soak per day. The Whale Pinger batteries
will last 40 days based on 12 hours soak per day.
How do I change the batteries?
Changing batteries is a very simple operation. Simply unscrew the
two ends of the Pinger, slide out the battery tray which houses
the battery, remove the battery and replace it. Do this in a dry
environment.
Where do I get replacement batteries and are they expensive?
Replacement batteries cost about US $10.00 (may vary slightly
country to country). Future Oceans batteries MUST be used to
ensure our warranty remains valid. Batteries must be disposed of in
compliance with local regulations. PLEASE DO NOT dump batteries
irresponsibly.
Do I have to maintain the Pingers?
If the Pingers are well maintained you will get better life
expectancy. It does not hurt to wash the Pingers down with fresh
water. Always check the condition of the O ring when changing
batteries. If it looks worn, replace it with a -026 size O ring.
Add silicone based grease to the O ring and male threads.
For more FAQ’s visit:
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