Product Overview
Developed from the original nanoFix® GPS devices our new range of picoFix® loggers can be supplied with an ever growing range of lightweight battery, solar and sensor options. From ultra lightweight tags used to track extremely small bats, through to 400m depth proof tags with depth sensors used to track the movements of deep diving penguins, our products are field-proven in almost every climate around the world.
Key details of our range of GPS loggers can be found below.
For details of species on which our GPS loggers have been successfully deployed please see the Deployments section further below.
Tag Specification
| Weight | Our Mini GPS loggers start at just 0.75g, standard loggers at 1.65g |
| Dimensions | Starting at 18 x 11 x 3mm plus ~50mm external whip antenna |
| Battery only capacity | Range of battery options available with capacities ranging from 320 to over 12000 GPS location attempts between recharges |
| Solar capacity | Range of options available providing between 20 and 480 GPS location attempts per day - based on UK summertime conditions |
| Memory capacity | Mini GPS tags can store up to 320000 GPS location attempts (with accelerometer disabled), standard loggers in excess of 400000 |
| Accelerometer | 3-axis device providing burst or continuous data capture at 1Hz, 12.5Hz or 25Hz |
| Immersion sensor | Standard loggers have an immersion sensor to avoid wasted power when tag is submerged. This data can also be logged |
| Depth sensor | Standard loggers can be fitted with depth and temperature sensors rated to 290m. Configurable sample rate and depth thresholds |
| Waterproofing | All immersion proof, depth proofing also available |
| Packaging type | Epoxy or epoxy plus Duraform housing |
| Attachment method | Tape, glue or harnessing where applicable |
| Programming interface | PC programmer via USB |
Deployments
Please click on the images below to see the specification for this product on a particular species.
Technology
Our Products
We have a wide variety of devices available, all of which have unique capabilities and characteristics. Please click on the variants below for detailed technical specifications.
