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Page last updated on Thursday June 02, 2011 |
TAV-2627 ST-26 Argos transmitter configuration designed for avian applications.
| Model | Dimensions (in, cm) | Unit Weight (g) | High power(mW)1 | High power life (hours)2 | High power temp (°C) |
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| TAV-2627 | 2.53 x 1.75 x 0.35 6.43 x 4.45 x 0.89 |
33 | 250 (Typ) | 233 | 0 to +60 |
1. Reduced power modules offer an increase in operational life of approximately 30%. Contact the
lab for more information.
2. Operational life expectancy is based on a continuous series of transmissions of a 4-byte Argos
message at a 60-second repetition rate at 25°C.
| Timing Accuracy: |
6 min/year at 25° C 30 min/yr -20 to +40° C 47 min/yr -40 to +70° C |
| Available Sensors: | Mortality, Activity, Temperature, Low Voltage |
| Argos Operating Frequency: |
ARGOS Frequencies: 401.6300MHz to 401.6800MHz in 1 kHz Steps Brazilian SCD-1: Channels C1 to C9 401.6180MHz to 401.6220MHz in 500Hz Steps |
| Argos Frequency Stability: |
±0.5 ppm maximum from -30° to +70° C ±2.0 ppm maximum from -40° to -30° C |
| Argos Initial Frequency Error: | ±0.5 ppm maximum at +23°C, ±2° C |
| Argos Aging: | ±2.0 ppm maximum after 1 year |
| Argos RF Power Out: |
Standard Power Version: 150mW (+22.5dBm ±2dB) or 250mW (+24.0dBm ±2dB) nominal into 50 Ω (User selectable using TPP programming software) Note 1: At +70°C, transmit current will increase by approximately 10% from the +25° C measurement. Conversely, at -40° C it will decrease by approximately 10% from the +25° C measurement. Note 2: Transmit current and RF power out are sensitive to VSWR. Both can be degraded significantly if the antenna or antenna coax are of poor quality or not correctly tuned and matched to the ARGOS/Brazilian frequency band 50 ohm RF output impedance. |
| Argos Spurs and Harmonics: |
<-40dBc minimum, -60dBc typical (Coherent Spurious) <-50dBc minimum, -60dBc typical (Non-coherent spurious) |
| TAV-26xx Packing/Housing Specifications: | Designed for application on most birds. Units are enclosed in a hermetically sealed canister. The Argos antenna assembly employs a strain-relief to avoid breakage. |
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Telonics Data Converter (TDC) converts raw data from Telonics transmitting subsystems into data reports formatted as comma-separated values (CSV). TDC generates report data using standard engineering units and associates it with the time of its acquisition. You can review TDC reports in any spreadsheet program, such as Microsoft Excel, and you can also use your own custom software to process reports electronically. TDC also creates files compatible with Google Earth so that you can map transmitter locations interactively. Telonics Data Converter even maintains a list of your transmitters and their data-conversion settings so you can generate new data reports efficiently throughout your study. TDC supports Telonics' current family of Argos transmitters and newest Gen4 GPS units. |
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Telonics Product Programmer (TPP) is a powerful software tool for configuring the data-collection parameters of Telonics transmitters. Until now, Telonics has programmed most transmitters in the factory. Telonics customers now have a way to customize their own transmitters quickly and interactively, even prior to delivery of the units. Telonics Product Programmer gives you the ability to modify specific aspects of your transmitter, including transmission intervals and sensor behavior. |
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The TSC-4A is a multi-use USB interface cable and features a USB A type computer connector and a male BNC (bayonet style) embedded device connector. The BNC connector allows quick and easy attachment of various embedded device adapters (available separately). |
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The TSC-3 is a multi-use serial interface cable and features a DB9 serial computer connector and a male BNC (bayonet style) embedded device connector. The BNC connector allows quick and easy attachment of various embedded device adapters (available separately). |
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The CN008351-001 test clip adaptor, used in conjunction with a TSC-3 smart cable, was designed to interface various TDC and TPP applications with Argos only: GPS Store on Board, and GPS/Argos transmitter systems on most Windows based PCs. Two alligator clips to female BNC connector. |
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The TSTR-4 provides transmit indication for Argos PTTs (401.650 MHz). Provides both a visual indicator and audio tone with each transmission. Operates on a standard 9 volt battery. Designed specifically for short range (2-3 feet) use with PTT. |
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