2021

Savannah Tracking Standard Collars

OrbitsHub Technology Pvt Ltd

Prince Infocity, Chennai, India
info@orbitshub.com
www.orbitshub.com
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Savannah Tracking Standard Collar Models

The Savannah Tracking standard GPS tracking collar is available either with GSM based uploading of
data. The unit is currently one of the most advanced tracking solutions on the market. In addition to
GPS location and telemetry beacons it includes continues on-board behavioural monitoring via tri-axis
accelerometer linked to automated alarm functions and SMS alerts for mortality or abnormal behaviour
alerts. The unit contains an integrated RF beacon that can be activated to work with our human-wildlife
conflict alert system or be used as a backup telemetry signal

Specs:
Position acquisition: GPS for positions with user defined averaging function
Activity recording: 12-bit Tri-axis accelerometer.
Communications: Two-way communication via GSM
GSM service providers Worldwide roaming with seamless transition between
providers, inquire about roaming partners in your area

Data Access Internet based downloading via the free accompanying

Savannah Tracking data manager software. Automated Google
Earth links for visualization.
Telemetry location: Two independent transmitters, one VHF and one UHF
transmitter (user defined frequencies: VHF 140- 173 MHz. UHF
433 – 450 MHz)
Lifespan and Weight: Depending on Model and battery configuration. 1D-2D cell
collar @ 750g - 950 g. 2D cell battery @ 24 pos/day and 4
uploads 4+ years
Geo-Fencing Fully user definable geo fencing allowing for point, line and
polygon fences and automated SMS alarms in case of zone
violation.
Mortality alarms Automated SMS alarms in case of ACC detected mortality
HEC system RF beacon for integration with the LionShield HWC alarm
system (see separate information sheet)

We supply collars with custom made size of battery (typically from 2AA to 3 D-cells), belting size
(typically 40mm-50mm, 4-6 ply) and neck shape (from steep elongated “horse like type” to round
predator like necks. We are happy to make any specific adjustments to suit your preference and
specific project needs. For elephant collars please see separate information document. GPS data
recorded by similar GPS modules makes data fully comparable between the two reporting versions.

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Collars deployed on a range of African species

The GPS can be programmed for recording position at fixed intervals allowing for general daily on/off
periods. The user can further define the period of GPS averaging allowing for either averaged, high
accuracy positioning or fast, less accurate energy saving positioning.
Poaching alarm: A 12 bit tri-axis accelerometer is evaluated in real time by the collar and activity
patterns suggesting unusual behaviour or mortality can be linked to an automated alarm message
which contains current location, type of alarm and Google map link. This SMS message will be send by
the server to a list of user defined mobile phones numbers. Hence shortly after an animal has stopped
moving or started behaving in an unusual way the user can be alerted automatically via SMS with an
alarm containing the animal’s current position and type of alarm trigger. The Standard deviation of the
ACC data, representing degree of the animal’s activity can be calculated within user defined intervals
and transmitted as part of the normal data reporting.
Two telemetry beacon options are included in the unit. A fully independent, always on, VHF
transmitter with separate power supply provide a true back-up for telemetry-based location. In
addition, the unit has an integrated UHF transmitter. This transmitter can be programmed both in
terms of on/off periods and transmitter strength even after deployment. The UHF transmitter is further
part of the ACC based alarm system where mortality detection will trigger the UHF transmitter as well
as work with our human wildlife conflict deterrent system.
Full two-way communication allows for data downloading and uploading of new data collection
configuration. All communication is done via the free accompanying data manager software (SDM).
Uploading of new configurations is done via an easy interface of dropdown menus for parameter
settings. General data management capabilities allow for addition of auxiliary information to the GPS
data (age, sex, species etc) and general querying and export of data in different formats (csv, kmz, shp).
Visualization and animated replaying of the data is done in Google Earth via network linked kmz files
Available configurations We fully custom make our equipment allowing for size and battery
configuration to be adjusted to your specific requirements and integrated into, collar, harness or
backpack solutions or indeed as implant in ivory and rhino horn.

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