Models
GPS Store on Board Systems
| Configuration |
Dimensions (in, cm) |
Canister Weight (g) |
Estimated Weight with Collar (g) |
1 YR Operational Life |
2 YR Operational Life |
| TGW-4200-3 |
1.4 x 1.4 x 1.1
3.55 x 3.55 x 2.79 |
125 |
~145 |
8 hr fix interval |
n/a |
| TGW-4400-3 |
2.78 x 1.8 x 1.42
7.0 x 4.5 x 3.5 |
210 |
416-582 |
1 hr 15 min fix interval |
3 hr interval |
| TGW-4500-3 |
2.9 x 2.3 x 2.0
7.4 x 5.8 x 5.1 |
340 |
700-1100 |
35 minute fix interval |
1 hr 5 minute fix interval |
| TGW-4600-3 |
3.25 x 2.75 x 2.25
8.3 x 7.0 x 5.7 |
625 |
1100-1200 |
15 minute fix interval |
30 minute fix interval |
| TGW-4700-3 |
4.25 x 2.7 x 2.3
10.9 x 6.9 x 5.8 |
875 |
1800-2000 |
10 minute fix interval |
20 minute fix interval |
*These intervals were calculated on TPP using the following criteria : average environmental
temperature of 25°C, expected average time to fix of 75 seconds, Pulse periods; successful GPS
fix 1500ms, unsuccessful GPS fix 1000ms.
GPS/Argos Systems
| Configuration |
Dimensions (in, cm) |
Canister Weight (g) |
Estimated Weight with Collar (g) |
1 YR Operational Life |
2 YR Operational Life |
| TGW-4480-3 |
2.78 x 1.8 x 1.42
7.0 x 4.5 x 3.5 |
210 |
416-582 |
2 hr fix interval / Argos uplink 6 hrs every 5 days |
5 hr fix interval / Argos uplink 8 hrs every 12 days |
| TGW-4483H-3 |
2.78 x 1.8 x 1.42
7.0 x 4.5 x 3.5 |
210 |
416-582 |
1 hr 30 min fix interval / Argos uplink 4 hrs every 3 days |
5 hr 30 min fix interval / Argos uplink 6 hrs every 5 days |
| TGW-4583-3 |
2.9 x 2.3 x 2.0
7.4 x 5.8 x 5.1 |
340 |
700-1100 |
40 min fix interval / Argos uplink 6 hr every 2 days |
1 hr 15 min fix interval / Argos uplink 8 hr every 12 days |
| TGW-4583H-3 |
2.9 x 2.3 x 2.0
7.4 x 5.8 x 5.1 |
340 |
700-1100 |
50 minute fix interval / Argos uplink 6 hr every 2 days |
1 hr 30 minute fix interval / Argos uplink 5 hr every 5 days |
| TGW-4680-3 |
3.25 x 2.75 x 2.25
8.3 x 7.0 x 5.7 |
625 |
1100-1200 |
20 minute fix interval / Argos uplink 8 hr every day |
45 min fix interval / Argos uplink 7 hr every 2 days |
| TGW-4680H-3 |
3.25 x 2.75 x 2.25
8.3 x 7.0 x 5.7 |
625 |
1100-1200 |
25 minute fix interval / Argos uplink 12 hr every 2 days |
1 hr 5 minute fix interval / Argos uplink 6 hr every 2 days |
| TGW-4689H-3 |
3.25 x 2.75 x 2.25
8.3 x 7.0 x 5.7 |
625 |
1250-1400 |
25 minute fix interval / Argos uplink 12 hr every 2 days |
1 hr fix interval / Argos uplink 6 hr every 2 days |
| TGW-4780-3 |
2.78 x 1.8 x 1.42
7.0 x 4.5 x 3.5 |
875 |
1800-2000 |
15 min fix interval / Argos uplink 12 hrs every day |
40 min fix interval / Argos uplink 6 hrs every day |
| TGW-4780H-3 |
2.78 x 1.8 x 1.42
7.0 x 4.5 x 3.5 |
875 |
1800-2000 |
15 min fix interval / Argos uplink 8 hrs every day |
1 hr fix interval / Argos uplink 6 hrs every day |
*These intervals were calculated on TPP using the following criteria : average environmental
temperature of 25°C, expected average time to fix of 75 seconds, Pulse periods; successful
GPS fix 1500ms, unsuccessful GPS fix 1000ms, and use scheduled GPS fixes to predict Argos
satellite passes.
Replaceable Battery Store on Board Systems for enclosure studies and short term field deployments
| Configuration |
Dimensions (in, cm) |
Canister Weight (g) |
Estimated Weight with Collar (g) |
1 YR Operational Life |
2 YR Operational Life |
| TGW-4501-3 |
2.78 x 1.8 x 1.42
7.0 x 4.5 x 3.5 |
340 |
700-1100 |
45 min fix interval |
1 hr 20 min fix interval |
| TGW-4601-3 |
2.78 x 1.8 x 1.42
7.0 x 4.5 x 3.5 |
625 |
1100-1200 |
20 min fix interval |
40 min fix interval |
*These intervals were calculated on TPP using the following criteria : average environmental
temperature of 25°C, expected average time to fix of 75 seconds, Pulse periods; successful GPS
fix 1500ms, unsuccessful GPS fix 1000ms.
Specifications: Electronic and Packaging - GPS Store on Board Show
General System Specifications
| Timing Accuracy: |
Timing is synchronized to GPS time when available. If the GPS time is not then internal
timing accuracy is:
6 min/year at 25° C
30 min/yr -20 to +40° C
47 min/yr -40 to +70° C
|
| Available Sensors: |
Mortality, Activity, Temperature, Low Voltage
|
| Memory Capacity: |
Capable of storing 500K fixes in nonvolatile flash memory in association with other
sensor data.
|
GPS Receiver Specifications
| Standby Current: |
0 µA
|
| Performance: |
12 channels
-159 dBm tracking sensitivity
-145 dBm acquisition sensitivity
|
| Datum: |
WGS-84
|
| Time to First Fix (TTFF): |
40 sec typical (with clear view of sky)
|
µGPSI-022 VHF Transmitter Specifications
| Available Frequency Options: |
Option 705 140-154 MHz
Option 707 146-160 MHz
Option 715 156-172 MHz
Option 720 160-177 MHz
Option 740 174-192 MHz
Option 750 191-210 MHz
Option 760 210-237 MHz
The MK10 frequency can be programmed in 100 Hz steps within a given frequency range.
|
| Frequency Stability: |
Better than ±3 ppm at room temperature;
±5 ppm total tolerance over full temperature range
|
| Operating Temperature: |
-40° to + 70° C (end user must ensure that the power supply/battery can provide
the required peak current and voltage)
|
| Pulse Width: |
Programmable (10 to 250 msec)
|
| Pulse Period: |
Programmable (560 to 5000 msec)
3 separate pulse period values selectable:
Period 1 (indicates last GPS fix successful)
Period 2 (indicates last GPS fix unsuccessful)
Mortality period (if no motion for selected time)
|
| Available Sensors: |
Mortality Sensor (parameters are user programmable)
|
| Transmitter Timing: |
Programmable seasons and duty cycles.
|
| Power Output: |
Programmable Low/Medium/High power.
Effective Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP) varies, depending on packaging, antenna
configuration, and immediate environmental conditions.
* California Users: This transmitter meets the California requirement of EIRP <0.009W
for all configurations.
|
| Emission Designator: |
2k00P0N
|
| Harmonic Suppression: |
Better than 30 dB (>40 dB typical)
|
| Spurious Emissions: |
<-35 dBc at 10 kHz offset from carrier
|
| Frequency: |
Aging: <2 ppm/yr
Shock: <1 ppm 3000 g x 0.3 ms x ½ sine x 3 dir
|
| VSWR: |
RF output stable to 10:1 VSWR, all phases
Radiated harmonic levels are degraded with poor load VSWR.
Spurious emission specification maintained for >10:1 VSWR
|
| Programming: |
Transmitter parameters programmable via antenna "1-pin" interface and Telonics TPP
PC software.
|
| Packing/Housing Specifications: |
Electronics are sealed in hermetic metal canisters containing the electronics, batteries,
and all interconnects. Glass to metal feed-thru technology is used to exit antennas and
power. This packing is hermetic and can be tested utilizing a helium leak bomb test for
hermeticity to assure < 1 part in 106 atmospheric CC per second.
|
| GPS Antenna Specifications: |
In collar mounted wildlife configurations The GPS antenna is designed to be mounted on
the dorsal surface of the neck. The GPS antenna is installed in a high impact
nonconductive plastic housing. The form of the housing presents sloping sides so that it
will be impervious to chewing and gnawing as is possible. A highly armored antenna cable
connects the GPS antenna to the instrument package.
|
| Collar Specifications: |
Collar designs are species specific.
|
Specifications: Electronic and Packaging - GPS/Argos Show
General System Specifications
| Timing Accuracy: |
Timing is synchronized to GPS time when available. If the GPS time is not then internal
timing accuracy is:
6 min/year at 25° C
30 min/yr -20 to +40° C
47 min/yr -40 to +70° C
|
| Available Sensors: |
Mortality, Activity, Temperature, Low Voltage
|
| Memory Capacity: |
Capable of storing 500K fixes in nonvolatile flash memory in association with other
sensor data.
|
| Argos Transmissions: |
System can be operated in a mode where unit transmits only during satellite overpasses
based on the GPS location and the orbital parameters installed prior to deployment.
(GPS-Argos systems only)
|
GPS Receiver Specifications
| Standby Current: |
0µA
|
| Performance: |
12 channels
-159 dBm tracking sensitivity
-145 dBm acquisition sensitivity
|
| Datum: |
WGS-84
|
| Time to First Fix (TTFF): |
40sec typical (with clear view of sky)
|
Argos Certified Transmitter Specifications: (GPS-Argos Configuration only)
| RF Output Impedance: |
50 Ohms
|
| Operating Frequency: |
ARGOS Frequencies
401.6300 MHz to 401.6800MHz in 1 kHz Steps
Brazilian SCD-1, Channels C1 to C9
401.6180 MHz to 401.6220MHz in 500 Hz Steps
|
| Frequency Stability: |
+/- 0.5 ppm maximum from -30° to +70° C
+/- 2.0 ppm maximum from -40° to -30° C
|
| Initial Frequency Error: |
+/- 0.5 ppm maximum at +23°, +/- 2° C
|
| Aging: |
+/- 2.0 ppm maximum after 1 year
|
| RF Power Out: |
Standard Power Version:
400 mW (+26 dBm) or 500mW (+27 dBm) nominal into 50 Ω
(User selectable using TPP programming software)
High Power Version (H):
800 mW (29 dBm) +/-1db nominal into 50 Ω
(User selectable using TPP programming software)
Note 1: Transmit current will increase by approximately 10% from the +25° C measurement. Conversely, at -40° C it will decrease by approximately 10% from the +25° C measurement.
Note 2: Transmit current and RF power out are sensitive to VSWR. Both can be degraded significantly if the antenna or antenna coax are of poor quality or not correctly tuned and matched to the ARGOS/Brazilian frequency band 50 ohm RF output impedance.
|
| Spurs and Harmonics: |
<-40 dBc minimum, -60 dBc typical (Coherent Spurious)
<-50 dBc minimum, -60 dBc typical (Non-coherent spurious)
|
MK10 µGPSI-022 VHF Transmitter Specifications
| Available Frequency Options: |
Option 705 140-154 MHz;
Option 707 144-158 MHz;
Option 715 154-171 MHz;
Option 720 160-177 MHz;
Option 740 174-192 MHz;
Option 750 191-210 MHz;
Option 760 210-237 MHz
The MK10 frequency can be programmed in 100Hz steps within a given frequency range.
|
| Frequency Stability: |
Better than ±3 ppm at room temperature;
±5 ppm total tolerance over full temperature range
|
| Operating Temperature: |
-40° to + 70° C (end user must ensure that the power supply/battery can provide
the required peak current and voltage)
|
| Pulse Width: |
Programmable (10 to 250 msec)
|
| Pulse Period: |
Programmable (560 to 5000 msec)
3 separate pulse period values selectable:
Period 1 (indicates last GPS fix successful)
Period 2 (indicates last GPS fix unsuccessful)
Mortality period (if no motion for selected time)
|
| Available Sensors: |
Mortality Sensor (parameters are user programmable)
|
| Transmitter Timing: |
Programmable seasons and duty cycles.
|
| Power Output: |
Programmable Low/Medium/High power.
Effective Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP) varies, depending on packaging, antenna
configuration, and immediate environmental conditions.
* California Users: This transmitter meets the California requirement of EIRP <0.009 W for all configurations.
|
| Emission Designator: |
2k00P0N
|
| Harmonic Suppression: |
Better than 30 dB (>40 dB typical)
|
| Spurious Emissions: |
<-35 dBc at 10 kHz offset from carrier
|
| Power Supply: |
2.5-5.5 Vdc
|
| Peak Transmit Current: |
19 mA/25 mA/34 mA (Low/Med/Hi)
|
| Quiescent Current: |
<10 µA between VHF pulses
|
| Frequency: |
Aging: <1 ppm/yr
Shock: <1 ppm 3000 g x 0.3 ms x ½ sine x 3 dir
|
| VSWR: |
RF output stable to 10:1 VSWR, all phases
Radiated harmonic levels are degraded with poor load VSWR.
Spurious emission specification maintained for >10:1 VSWR
|
| Programming: |
Transmitter parameters programmable via antenna "1-pin" interface and Telonics TPP
PC software.
|
Packaging/Housing Specifications
| Hermetic Metal Canisters: |
Electronics are sealed in hermetic metal canisters containing the electronics, batteries,
and all interconnects. Glass to metal feed-thru technology is used to exit antennas and
power. This packing is hermetic and can be tested utilizing a helium leak bomb test for
hermeticity to assure < 1 part in 106 atmospheric CC per second.
|
GPS Antenna Specifications
| Collared Mounted GPS Antenna: |
In collar mounted wildlife configurations The GPS antenna is designed to be mounted on
the dorsal surface of the neck. The GPS antenna is installed in a high impact
nonconductive plastic housing. The form of the housing presents sloping sides so that it
will be impervious to chewing and gnawing as is possible. A highly armored antenna cable
connects the GPS antenna to the instrument package.
|
Collar Specifications
| Collared Designs: |
Collar designs are species specific.
|
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Legacy Products
The information below is provided for individuals who are still deploying these older systems.
Some of the system information or limitations, information on frequency allocation or usage,
and/or comments made on "state of the art" may be time sensitive or even outdated. Please
contact Telonics if you have any questions about the information provided in this section.
- GEN 4 GPS Store-on-Board and GPS/Argos systems
- TGW-4580, TGW-4580H
- TGW-4400, TGW-4500,
TGW-4600, TGW-4700
- TGW-4480, TGW-4583,
TGW-4583H, TGW-4680,
TGW-4680H, TGW-4780,
TGW-4780H
- TGW-4501, TGW-4601
- GEN 3 Store-on-Board Configuration GPS Collars for animal tracking applications are
available for refurbishment only:
- GEN 3 Store-on-Board Configuration GPS Collars with ARGOS Uplink for animal applications
are available for refurbishment only:
The following subsystems are obsolete and are not available to be refurbished:
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: GEN 4 GPS Systems
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Telonics warrants its GPS products to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a
period of one year from the date acquired. Telonics does not warrant batteries.
If a defect occurs, return the equipment to us within the proper time frame at the following
address: TELONICS, 932 E. IMPALA AVENUE, MESA AZ USA 85204-6699. The customer shall arrange for
and pay all shipping, insurance and related charges incurred in the shipment to and from Telonics
under this warranty. Damage to any equipment resulting from misuse, accidents, unauthorized
service, extreme conditions, or other causes, is excluded from this warranty. 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.
Upon the timely return to our facility, if defective, the product will be replaced or repaired at
our discretion at no cost to the customer. This remedy is the exclusive remedy. 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 entire risk, as to the results and performance of the product, 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. The
maximum aggregate to the customer, of Telonics and its suppliers, shall not exceed the amount paid
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