Programmable Collar Releases (CR)

The Telonics CR-2a is an autonomous collar release mechanism that can be installed onto any Telonics wildlife tracking collar with a collar width of 2 inches or greater.

The CR-2a replaces the conventional collar hardware. The small size and low weight are made possible by the use of a miniature actuator and a durable injected molded plastic housing.

Telonics Model CR-2a Collar Release

Key Features

• The CR-2a has been designed to be able to withstand shock, temperature, and moisture conditions experienced on terrestrial wildlife applications. The latch design of the CR-2a is highly resistant to random shock events. The CR-2a has withstood to pull strength tests involving masses up to 550 pounds without detaching.
• The CR-2a release date and time can be programmed at Telonics or alternatively by the researcher. The researcher can program and reprogram the CR-2a release date and time using a desktop or notebook computer, interface cable/adapter, and the BCP-2 Collar Release Programmer software.
• The combined operational and storage life of the CR-2a battery is 5 years. This provides flexibility for situations in which collar deployment must be delayed. The CR-2a Release Safety can be activated to place the CR-2a in a safe (storage) mode. When needed again, the unit can be reprogrammed with a new release date and the safety can be turned off for deployment.
• The accuracy of the clock on board the unit provides for a release time accuracy (drift) of +/- 13 minutes per year at 25° C typical. Under continuous operation at extreme cold conditions (-40° C), the clock could lose as many as 110 minutes per year.

Specifications

Operational

Mechanical

End users that prefer to install the CR-2a into the collars themselves or have purchased the BCP-2 Programmer for changing the release date and time should refer to the following section.

CM007049-001Accessory Kit, for CR-2a Collar Release

Customer installation of the CR-2a onto the collar and/or reprogramming the release date and time, requires the CM007049-001 Accessory Kit.

This Kit Services approximately 25 CR-2a units
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Hardware/Installation Kits for User Attachment of CR-2a

When installing the CR-2a onto a collar, a choice of hardware must be designated. The choice of hardware is based on the type of collar material, thickness of the collar material, the length of the stud on the hardware and the Cr-2a hardware plate size. Please select from the Hardware Installation Kits listed below.

HD007327-001 CR-2a Hardware/Installation Kit

For Collars made from 1/16" Butyl on 1/8" Butyl
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HD007327-002 CR-2a Hardware/Installation Kit

For Collars made from 1/8" Butyl on 1/8" Butyl ...or... 1/8" Urethane on 1/8" Butyl
Contents:

HD007327-003 CR-2a Hardware/Installation Kit

For Collars made from 1/8" Butyl ...or... 1/16" Butyl on 1/16" Butyl
Contents:

HD007327-004 CR-2a Hardware/Installation Kit

For Collars made from tan color Hard Urethane Coated Polyester where additional reinforcement is desired.
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Important Shipping Information

This device can be shipped domestically (within the US) on passenger aircraft under a US Department of Transportation (DOT) exemption. The CR-2a device is not regulated by the US Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms. Special US Export permits for the device are not required for importation into Canada, the CR-2a must be procured through and shipped via Telonics Canada (where the importation permit has been acquired). All international purchasers must understand that Telonics ships the CR-2a internationally at the user's risk. If the CR-2a device requires importation permits in a particular country, it is the buyer's responsibility to obtain the appropriate permits. All international sales are final. If the units are restricted or delayed, the buyer must accept full responsibility for the interface to the appropriate government regulatory agency that is responsible for the importation.

Manual

CR-2a User's Manual

Technical Notes

Breakaway and Expansion Collars

Service Commitment

Since 1970, Telonics has built a reputation based on product quality, product support, service, and customer satisfaction. Telonics strives to produce the highest quality products, and to support those products accordingly.

Because of extreme conditions and the unpredictable nature associated with most telemetry applications, problems occasionally arise. Most problems can be resolved quickly. In all cases, we hope to be able to work in partnership with users to resolve problems to the user's satisfaction and to uphold our demonstrated commitment to excellence. If problems should arise, all products must be returned to our factory for failure analysis.

Warranty Statement for CR-2a

The CR-2a Collar Release includes the following main components: internal electronics, power supply (battery), an actuator, exterior packaging, and attachment hardware.

Telonics warranties only the following with respect to the Subsystem:
1.1 The internal electronics (excluding batteries) are warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship and to perform to the operational specifications over the specified operating temperature range as published by Telonics for up to a maximum of (1) one year from the date of initial shipment of the unit by Telonics.

Limitations:
Although each CR-2a is supplied with a power supply in the form of a battery, Telonics does not manufacture batteries (electrochemical cells), and therefore cannot warranty the battery lifespan, mechanical integrity or other battery performance issues. However, Telonics conducts extensive testing of all types of electro-chemical subsystems to determine suitability to the application. Once an electrochemical system is chosen for a configuration, testing procedures are employed at Telonics to evaluate every individual battery that is installed in each transmitting subsystem. Even using these advanced testing procedures it is not possible to determine a specific battery's lifespan or mechanical integrity.

No warranty is expressed or implied with regard to abnormal events or damage due to human actions such as gunshot damage, vehicle encounters, etc. Further, no warranty is expressed or implied with regard to damage resulting from misuse, accidents, unauthorized service, extreme conditions, or other causes not specifically enumerated herein.

The CR-2a Collar Release devices are sold and warranted separately from radio transmitter, satellite or GPS collars or any other devices. Repair or replacement does not include the collar, transmitter, satellite PTT or GPS unit and does not include capture costs.

The entire risk, as to the results and performance of the Subsystem, is assumed by the customer. Neither Telonics, nor its suppliers, shall have any liability to the customer or any other person or entity for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damage whatsoever, regardless whether Telonics has been told of the possibility of such damages or that such damages might be foreseeable. Telonics has no responsibility or liability for the claims of any third party. Telonics' and its suppliers' maximum aggregate liability shall not exceed the amount paid by the customer for the Subsystem.

Exercising the Warranty
If a defect occurs, return the CR-2a to Telonics within the applicable time frame noted above at the following address: TELONICS, 932 E. IMPALA AVENUE, MESA AZ USA 85204-6699. Telonics does not assume responsibility for loss or damage to equipment during shipment. Telonics does not assume responsibility for delays resulting from shipment on commercial or private carriers. We insure all equipment shipped from our facility and suggest that shipments to Telonics also be insured. Customer shall arrange for and pay all shipping, insurance and related charges incurred in the shipment of Subsystems to and from Telonics under this warranty.

Upon the timely return to our facility within the applicable time frame noted above, if the exterior packaging integrity and/or internal electronics (excluding batteries) are defective, the CR-2a will be replaced or repaired, at Telonics' sole discretion, at no cost to the customer, other than shipping charges. This remedy is the exclusive remedy. The CR-2a Collar Release devices are sold and warranted separately from radio transmitter, satellite or GPS collars or any other devices. Repair or replacement does not include the collar, transmitter, satellite PTT or GPS unit and does not include capture costs. This product is supplied without any further warranties or conditions, expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability, quality or fitness for particular reason or those arising by laws, statutes or trade usage or course of dealing.

The above warranty extends only to the original purchaser and does not cover any Subsystem which is resold or otherwise transferred from the original purchaser to another party. The warranty will be extended to customers who purchase the Subsystem directly from a Telonics-authorized distributor.