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Sonotronics acoustic receivers and transmitters news and announcements. ANNOUNCEMENTS Upcoming Shows and New Product Announcements MO: Module Only Generators The 2 wire version of the CHP-MO-HP will begin transmission of a coded sequence as soon as power is applied, and alternatively a 3 wire version is available that allows separate transmit control. AVAR: Autonomous Vehicle Acoustic Receiver The AVAR may be operated as an independent unit for short term deployments using its on-board battery, or may be connected for long term power and real-time communications with an external controller. Providing excellent customer service and offering state of the art Acoustic Tracking Equipment, we are “working together to make a difference in the world we share.” All Sonotronics Fisheries transmitters are available with the new Open Protocol (OP) as approved by the European Tracking Network (ETN) Sonotronics receivers are now able to receive and detect OP coded transmitters from Sonotronics and other manufactures Existing Sonotronics Receivers may be retrofit to utilize this new telemetry standard Look for a new long-life single frequency receiver, deep water rated, with removable media to quickly transfer collected data! More information about the advantages of the new OP protocol may be found on the European Tracking Network website: http://www.europeantrackingnetwork.org/compatibility Upcoming Shows & New Product Announcements Bluetooth is now an available option on our SUR product We are pleased to announce our new CUB SUR now equipped with the capability to directly decode ‘Rcode’ transmitters GSA Purchasing The Don L. Brumbaugh Memorial Equipment Scholarship The Sonotronics’ Equipment Scholarship, established in 2005, commemorates Donald L. Brumbaugh’s pioneering work in the development of fisheries and wildlife biotelemetry technologies. The scholarship is designed to aid student(s) in fisheries research projects. Read more…

Sonotronics’ depth telemetry transmitters transmit their depth by varying the pulse interval time between pings. For example, a tag at 0psi at the surface may have an interval time of 650ms, and a full scale pressure of 100psi with a corresponding interval time of 2050ms. Depth transmitters come in 50, 100, 200, 300, and 500psi models. The accuracy of these transmitters is +/- 2% of full scale. DT AND IBDT TRANSMITTERS – DEPTH TELEMETRY Sonotronics’ depth telemetry transmitters transmit their depth by varying the pulse interval time between pings. For example, a tag at 0psi at the surface may have an interval time of 650ms, and a full scale pressure of 100psi with a corresponding interval time of 2050ms. Depth transmitters come in 50, 100, 200, 300, and 500psi models. The accuracy of these transmitters is +/- 2% of full scale. Depth Telemetry Transmitters IBDT: Range up to 1km+ DT-97: Range up to 3km+ Links: VIDEOS

The MANTRAK kit was designed to bring together the most common tools our customers have found to be valuable for manual tracking. The kit has become the most frequent package used by first time researchers. MANTRAK – MANUAL TRACKING KIT The MANTRAK kit was designed to bring together the most common tools our customers have found to be valuable for manual tracking. The kit has become the most frequent package used by first time researchers. The MANTRAK kit contains: USR-23 Receiver DH-4 Directional Hydrophone Waterproof Pelican Case External Speaker and Cable Professional-grade Headphones Extra Battery Pack Test Transmitter Auxiliary Power Cable Links: MANTRAK Datasheet Receiver Software VIDEOS

A research project studying Columbia River redband rainbow trout in Twin Lakes, Washington using Sonotronics acoustic transmitters COLUMBIA RIVER REDBAND TROUT STUDY Letter and pictures submitted by Mike Biggs, conductor of the study “A research project studying Columbia River redband rainbow trout in Twin Lakes, Washington, is being conducted this year. This study involves personnel from Washington State University (WSU) and the Colville Confederated Tribes (CCT). Introductions of nonnative fish and water quality conditions have created concerns for the trout fishery in Twin Lakes. In 2006, the CCT stocked a small number of ultrasonically tagged redband rainbow trout into Twin Lakes. Our goal was to determine the horizontal and vertical movements of these fish, and to relate their movements and habitat preferences to environmental conditions. Redband trout tracking demonstrated extensive daily movements along shorelines and across the lakes, with long periods of inactivity at night. Trout remained in a narrow band of habitat near the thermocline throughout the summer. Our preliminary results suggest improving water quality, to enhance summer trout habitat, may need to be addressed to provide a long-term trout fishery. We used depth and coded transmitters, and the MANTRAK to determine fish location and movements. We found the equipment very reliable and user friendly. Sonotronics service was excellent and provided timely delivery of products and customer satisfaction. We appreciate their cooperation and willingness to help us with our research.” Mike Biggs David Christensen Ed Shallenberger Barry Moore

Underwater Acoustic Equipment Tracking - Our pingers have been used to relocate current meters, ROV/AUV/UUV vehicles, deep ocean sites, divers, and many other subsea applications. EQUIPMENT TRACKING Equipment Marking Tracking Products “Recover Your Assets” Sonotronics is the leader in pinger development for a variety of oceanographic needs. Our pingers have been used to relocate current meters, ROV/AUV/UUV vehicles, deep ocean sites, divers, and many other subsea applications. This page provides an overview of our equipment marker pinger product line. Links to specific pages about products are found here. EMT-01 Series Low cost, long life, durable pingers. Lifetimes from months to 4 years. More… Products include: EMT-01-1: 48 month, 1km range, 2.5km depth rating EMT-01-2: 18 month, 3km range, 2.5km depth rating EMT-01-3: 6 month, 4km range, replaceable batteries EMT-AR Series Tilt reporting pingers. Monitor your deployment angle as equipment arrives on the ocean floor in real time. Pinger continues to ping for its lifetime allowing for monitoring and relocating of the equipment. More… Products include: EMT-AR: Angle reporting pingers TILT-Tracker: Complete kit for monitoring tilt angle UDR Underwater Diver Receiver This robust unit is used for locating Sonotronics pingers, even in low visibility environments. The UDR now has a visual signal strength indicator on the display. The UDR is also capable of receiving telemetry from Sonotronics transmitters. More… MANTRAK Kit This is the most common set used for locating and monitoring pingers from a surface vessel. It contains a receiver, hydrophone, test pinger, and all other accessories necessary to locate pingers. More…

Sonotronics’ Equipment Marking Transmitters consist of high powered, long life transmitters placed in rugged, highly visible packaging. The EMT series transmitters come standard with flat ends and 3/16″ mounting holes on each end. Other custom packaging options are possible. EQUIPMENT MARKING TRANSMITTERS (EMT) Sonotronics’ Equipment Marking Transmitters consist of high powered, long life transmitters placed in rugged, highly visible packaging. The EMT series transmitters come standard with flat ends and 3/16″ mounting holes on each end. Other custom packaging options are possible. Notes * The EMT-01-3 has user replaceable batteries. **EMT-01-1 and EMT-01-2: Recommended maximum depth rating: 2500m. Transmitters have been tested successfully to 5000m depth. The EMT-01-3 replaceable battery unit is rated for a maximum depth of 1000m. Links: EMT Data Sheet EMT-01-3 Manual VIDEOS

Sonotronics temperature telemetry transmitters transmit their current temperature by varying the pulse interval time between pings CTT TRANSMITTERS – CODED TEMPERATURE TELEMETRY Sonotronics temperature telemetry transmitters transmit their current temperature by varying the pulse interval time between pings. For example, a tag at 0 deg Celsius may have an interval time of 700ms, and at 25 deg celsius it may have a pulse interval time of 1450ms. Temperature tag instruction sheets are sent with temperature tags. The temperature transmitters have an accuracy of +/-2 deg C and a resolution of.5 deg C. The transmitters can be user calibrated for accuracies greater than +/- 2 deg C. Temperature Telemetry Transmitters CTT: Range up to 1km+ Notes The typical rule of thumb is to use transmitters that have a weight in water that is 1.5 – 2% of the fish weight in air. Weight in O2 (air) is put only as additional reference. -E is the extension denoting external mount, -I denotes internal implant. You must specify internal or external when ordering transmitters. Links: CTT Manual VIDEOS

The Sonotronics EMT-AR “Accelerometer Transmitter” is designed to provide information pertaining to movement of any animal or target tagged with the transmitter. The EMT-AR contains an onboard 2 dimensional accelerometer. When movement (acceleration) is detected on either axis, the quantity and direction of the acceleration is processed and one of many different possible output algorithms are utilized. EMT-AR ACCELEROMETER BASED ACOUSTIC TRANSMITTER The Sonotronics EMT-AR “Accelerometer Transmitter” is designed to provide information pertaining to movement of any animal or target tagged with the transmitter. The EMT-AR contains an onboard 2 dimensional accelerometer. When movement (acceleration) is detected on either axis, the quantity and direction of the acceleration is processed and one of many different possible output algorithms are utilized. Links: EMT-AR Datasheet EMT-AR Manual VIDEOS

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Coded High Power transmitters generate a unique aural sequence, as well as unique combinations of frequency and ping interval allowing detection by both passive and active receivers. The CHP series of transmitters provide maximum detection ranges for use with pelagic studies or in areas of high noise. CHP TRANSMITTERS Coded High Power transmitters generate a unique aural sequence, as well as unique combinations of frequency and ping interval allowing detection by both passive and active receivers. The CHP series of transmitters provide maximum detection ranges for use with pelagic studies or in areas of high noise. Coded High Powered Transmitters Notes Range is typical under good conditions, using a Sonotronics active receiver and directional hydrophone. Autonomy based on a ping rate of once per second. Extened lifetimes are available by cycling the transmitters, please contact Sonotronics for more details CHP transmitters are by default produced with flat ends and small holes for an external mount, but may be ordered with rounded ends for internal implant. Links: CHP Datasheet VIDEOS