Argos Terminal/PTT Distributor

Argos Platform Terminal Transmitters (PTTs), of Vectronic Aerospace are reliable tools to monitore wildlife. Argos PTTs can uplink different information like location- or sensor data etc. to the ARGOS system, a satellite based worldwide abvailable location and data collection system.

Fig. 1: Argos PTT tracking collar for large mammals

Specification:

Frequency: 401.650 MHz nom.
401.630 to 401.680 MHz (ARGOS S1..S14, L1..L3)

Operating temperature range: -40°C to +70°C

Storage range: -60°C to +80°C

Power output: 500mW (+27dBm)

The battery unit can be easily changed by the user.

Features:

Repetition Rate approved by ARGOS is available
Programmable Duty Cycle (date, time) and elapsed time on/off
Battery option from single lithium cell to multi-battery packs
Optional VHF Beacon transmitter (Pout 10mW max.), f = 130 .. 170 MHz
Optional Sensor Data: 4 Bytes
Sensors: Battery Voltage, Temperature, Activity in two axis
Optional: Mortality sensor
Up to eight data blocks (256 Bits or 248 Bits, depending on ARGOS ID) can be transmitted

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