VECTRONIC Aerospace GmbH - Model Vertex Plus - Collars
The VERTEX PLUS collars are meticulously engineered for advanced wildlife research, offering modular designs to cater to specific study needs. Each collar comprises a standard GPS system alongside various sensor options, with the flexibility to add communication modules and external sensors, including UHF ID Tags. It supports comprehensive programming tools such as Virtual Fence and Interactive Programming. The collars can function as a simplified 'StoreOnBoard' version with limited capabilities. Equipped with a Drop Off mechanism, they ensure non-invasive retrieval. The 3D curved battery model, suitable for carnivores, boasts a high-capacity battery for extended use, deployed in species like black bears and tigers. The 2D oval model fits herbivores, tested in field animals like deer and bison. The lightweight 1D round model, ideal for carnivores with round necks, has been used on species like leopards and wolves. The 5D buckle fastener model provides easy attachment for cattle, while the 4D battery version, with an integrated camera, caters to behavioral studies of animals like horses and reindeer.The VERTEX PLUS collars have been designed for advanced wildlife studies. They are built on a modular concept that allows you to choose a configuration best suited to your study design.
The basic set-up consists of a standard GPS and several sensors. Further features consisting of communication and sensor options group can be added as you can see in the table below. It can also be coupled with External Sensors and UHF ID Tags. It offers all programming and configuration tools available for VECTRONIC collars including the Virtual Fence option or the Interactive Programming. The VERTEX Plus can be used as a simpler “StoreOnBoard” version with limited features and abilities too. All can of course be equipped with a Drop Off to retrieve the collar non-invasively.
- IRIDIUM
- GLOBALSTAR
- UHF
- Also available without communication (Store on board)
- Recording up to 365.500 GPS positions
- Basic 3-axis activity sensor
- Mortality sensor
- Temperature sensor
- VHF Beacon
- Hibernation sensor
- Virtual Fence
- Communication schedule
- Battery type from 1C to 15D
- Field-replaceable battery
- Drop Off
- Advanced 3-axis acceleration sensor (up to 32Hz)
- UHF ID Tag Option
- UHF External Sensors
- Proximity System
- Separation Option
- Heartbeat Rumen Implant (MIT)
- Vaginal Implant Transmitter (VIT)
- Camera