Telonics, Inc. Products - GEN 4 GPS Terrestrial Subsystems

TGW-4780, TGM-4580, TGM-4480 and TGM-4680
Four fully configured models designed specifically for terrestrial applications are shown.

As of April 2008 Telonics is fielding the new Gen 4 GPS subsystems. This new technology offers many new features that supersede the very successful Gen 3 subsystems. The performance of every aspect of the subsystems have been upgraded. Firmware functionality has been under field test since 2006 in selected applications.

In addition to performance upgrades, the new Gen 4 technology is built on the highly integrated uGPSi-20 electronics platform. This highly integrated platform has combined the store on board, Argos, and VHF beacon functionalities into a single assembly to achieve a durable and highly shock resistant subsystem.

The highly flexible "scheduler" allows the user to choose the most effective data collection protocol customized to their data collection requirements. Data can be acquired and stored on the onboard memory and for those systems utilizing Argos as a data link, GPS position and other selected data (activity, temperature, mortality events) can be transferred to the user via Argos. On board satellite overpass predictions allow a highly efficient data transfer as units can be programmed to transmit only to specific satellites and only during times when the satellites are in view. A new page data protocol allows up to one position an hour to be transferred using the Argos link... a major improvement over older systems.

A user friendly programming interface, Telonics Product Programmer (TPP), makes programming of the GPS data collection, Argos uplink timing, and VHF functionality possible. Users can simulate the function of all systems on a time line to confirm that the intended programming is correct and meets study objectives. A data down load utility, Telonics Data Converter (TDC), allows the user to download stored data, decode Argos data sent via the satellite or captured on the TSUR-400 uplink receiver.

Key Features

Lower current consumption provides a 100% increase in operational life or an increase in performance during that same operational time frame.
The newest GPS receiver technology provides faster time to fix.
Up to 24 positions per day can be recovered through Argos by using the innovative paging date protocol.
More flexible programming schedules available to the user.
Single printed wiring board construction and higher integration makes the electronics more rugged and increases reliability in high shock/vibration environments.
uGPSi 20 is supported by a GUI programming interface (TPP) making it possible for user to program their own systems and simulate the performance of the system prior to deployment.
The Telonics Data converter (TDC) provides complete data decoding of Argos DS files and supports complete memory downloading. TDC provides a standard csv output file (comma separated value) with time stamps for all data collected. TDC can be run in the "batch mode" for hands off operation.
TDC allows you to plot GPS fixes and Argos locations with Google Earth.

Models

GPS Store on Board Systems

Configuration	Dimensions (in, cm)	Canister Weight (g)	Estimated Weight with Collar (g)	1 YR Operational Life	2 YR Operational Life	Species
TGW-4400	2.78 x 1.8 x 1.42 7.0 x 4.5 x 3.5	210	425-700	2 hr 30 minute fix interval	5 hr 45 minute fix interval	Gobi bear, mountain lion, jaguar, pronghorn antelope, deer, coyote
TGW-4500	2.9 x 2.3 x 2.0 7.4 x 5.8 x 5.1	340	700-1100	1 hr fix interval	2 hr 30 minute fix interval	bear, deer, sheep, mountain lion, wolf
TGW-4600	3.25 x 2.75 x 2.25 8.3 x 7.0 x 5.7	625	1100-1200	30 minute fix interval	1 hr 15 minute fix interval	moose, bear
TGW-4700	4.25 x 2.7 x 2.3 10.9 x 6.9 x 5.8	875	1800-2000	18 minute fix interval	45 minute fix interval	elk, caribou, moose, bear, African plains game

*These intervals were calculated on TPP using the following criteria : average environmental temperature of 25°C, expected average time to fix of 90 seconds, Pulse periods; successful GPS fix 1200ms, unsuccessful GPS fix 1000ms.

GPS/Argos Systems

Configuration	Dimensions (in, cm)	Canister Weight (g)	Estimated Weight with Collar (g)	1 YR Operational Life	2 YR Operational Life	Species
TGW-4480	2.78 x 1.8 x 1.42 7.0 x 4.5 x 3.5	210	425-700	3 hr fix interval / Argos uplink 6 hr every 6 days	8 hr fix interval / Argos uplink 8 hr every 12 days	mountain lion, jaguar, pronghorn antelope, deer, coyote
TGW-4580	2.9 x 2.3 x 2.0 7.4 x 5.8 x 5.1	340	700-1100	1 hr 20 minute fix interval / Argos uplink 6 hr every 2 days	3 hr fix interval / Argos uplink 6 hr every 4 days	bear, deer, sheep, mountain lion, wolf
TGW-4580H	2.9 x 2.3 x 2.0 7.4 x 5.8 x 5.1	340	700-1100	1 hr 30 minute fix interval / Argos uplink 6 hr every 2 days	3 hr fix interval / Argos uplink 5 hr every 5 days	bear, deer, sheep, mountain lion, wolf
TGW-4680	3.25 x 2.75 x 2.25 8.3 x 7.0 x 5.7	625	1100-1200	45 minute fix interval / Argos uplink 8 hr every day	1 hr 30 minute fix interval / Argos uplink 7 hr every 2 days	caribou, moose, bear, African plains game
TGW-4680H	3.25 x 2.75 x 2.25 8.3 x 7.0 x 5.7	625	1100-1200	45 minute fix interval / Argos uplink 12 hr every 2 days	1 hr 45 minute fix interval / Argos uplink 6 hr every 2 days	caribou, moose, bear, African plains game
TGW-4780	4.25 x 2.7 x 2.3 10.9 x 6.9 x 5.8	875	1800-2000	25 minute fix interval / Argos uplink 12 hr every day	1 hr 15 minute fix interval / Argos uplink 6 hr every day	moose, brown bear, large African plains game
TGW-4780H	4.25 x 2.7 x 2.3 10.9 x 6.9 x 5.8	875	1800-2000	30 minute fix interval / Argos uplink 8 hr every day	1 hr 40 minute fix interval / Argos uplink 6 hr every day	moose, brown bear, large African plains game

Replaceable Battery Store on Board Systems for enclosure studies and short term field deployments

Configuration	Dimensions (in, cm)	Canister Weight (g)	Estimated Weight with Collar (g)	1 YR Operational Life	2 YR Operational Life	Species
TGW-4501	2.9 x 2.3 x 2.0 7.4 x 5.8 x 5.1	340	700-1100	1 hr fix interval	2 hr 30 minute fix interval	deer, elk, sheep, cattle
TGW-4601	3.25 x 2.75 x 2.25 8.3 x 7.0 x 5.7	625	1100-1200	30 minute fix interval	1 hr 15 minute fix interval	elk, cattle

These intervals were calculated on TPP using the following criteria : average environmental temperature of 25°C, expected average time to fix of 90 seconds, Pulse periods; successful GPS fix 1200ms, unsuccessful GPS fix 1000ms.

Legacy Products

GEN 3 Store-on-Board Configuration GPS Collars for animal tracking applications are available for refurbishment only:
- TGW-3400, TGW-3500, TGW-3570, TGW-3600, TGW-3700
GEN 3 Store-on-Board Configuration GPS Collars with ARGOS Uplink for animal applications are available for refurbishment only:
- TGW-3580, TGW-3680, TGW-3780

The following subsystems are obsolete and are not available to be refurbished:

Photo Gallery

A pregnant adult caribou fitted with a TGW-4680 GPS/Argos collar. Photo provided by Greenland Institute of Natural Resources.	Female brown bear on Kenai Penninsula. (Alaska Department of Fish & Game)	Close up of the GPS antenna on a female brown bear on Kenai Penninsula. (Alaska Department of Fish & Game)	Stan with female grizzly bear on Kenai Penninsula. (Alaska Department of Fish & Game)	Researchers from the Living With Lions Program(Kenya) fit a Telonics TGW-3690 GPS collar to a female lion in southern Maasailand, Kenya. Courtesy of the Kilimanjaro Lion Conservation Project team.
A GPS collared lion after being fitted with a Telonics TGW-3690 GPS collar in southern Maasailand, Kenya. Courtesy of the Kilimanjaro Lion Conservation Project team.	Alaska Department of Fish and Game deploying a Telonics TGW-3690 GPS collar on a Brown bear.	Alaska Department of Fish and Game deploying a Telonics TGW-3690 GPS collar on a Brown bear.	Alaska Department of Fish and Game preparing to deploy a Telonics TGW-3690 GPS collar on a Brown bear.	2005 - Gobi bear wearing a TGW-3481 GPS/ARGOS transmitter. (Gobi Bear Project)
TGW-3590 GPS/SST transmitter on a color coated butyl collar deployed on a mountain goat. (Alaska Department of Fish and Game)	TGW-3590 GPS/SST transmitter on a color coated butyl collar deployed on a mountain goat. (Alaska Department of Fish and Game)	TGW-3590 GPS/SST transmitter on a color coated butyl collar deployed on a mountain goat. (Alaska Department of Fish and Game)

Manual

Gen 4 GPS User's Manual

Service Commitment

Since 1970, Telonics has built a reputation based on product quality, product support, service, and customer satisfaction. Telonics strives to produce the highest quality products, and to support those products accordingly.

Because of extreme conditions and the unpredictable nature associated with most telemetry applications, problems occasionally arise. Most problems can be resolved quickly. In all cases, we hope to be able to work in partnership with users to resolve problems to the user's satisfaction and to uphold our demonstrated commitment to excellence. If problems should arise, all products must be returned to our factory for failure analysis.

Warranty: GEN 4 GPS Systems Show

Telonics warrants its GPS products to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date acquired. Telonics does not warrant batteries.

If a defect occurs, return the equipment to us within the proper time frame at the following address: TELONICS, 932 E. IMPALA AVENUE, MESA AZ USA 85204-6699. The customer shall arrange for and pay all shipping, insurance and related charges incurred in the shipment to and from Telonics under this warranty. Damage to any equipment resulting from misuse, accidents, unauthorized service, extreme conditions, or other causes, is excluded from this warranty. Telonics does not assume responsibility for loss or damage to equipment during shipment. Telonics does not assume responsibility for delays resulting from shipment on commercial or private carriers. We insure all equipment shipped from our facility and suggest that shipments to Telonics also be insured.

Upon the timely return to our facility, if defective, the product will be replaced or repaired at our discretion at no cost to the customer. This remedy is the exclusive remedy. This product is supplied without any further warranties or conditions, expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability, quality or fitness for particular reason or those arising by laws, statutes or trade usage or course of dealing.

The entire risk, as to the results and performance of the product, is assumed by the customer. Neither Telonics, nor its suppliers, shall have any liability to the customer or any other person or entity for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damage whatsoever, regardless whether Telonics has been told of the possibility of such damages or that such damages might be foreseeable. Telonics has no responsibility or liability for the claims of any third party. The maximum aggregate to the customer, of Telonics and its suppliers, shall not exceed the amount paid by the customer for the product.

GPS Terrestrial Systems (TGW)