Predation Control Equipment

Long distance data transmission is sometimes required e.g. for a part time keeper who lives several miles from his ground. A mobile phone network can be used here with radio links covering areas with no mobile phone signal. Several traps can be connected to one transmitter by cable of any length and this reduces the cost per trap. However, an "Alert" from that transmitter will require all of its traps to be inspected manually; so in practice a group of more than 6 connected traps over 100m radius is likely to be clumsy & difficult to manage.

Logger Mark I

A 12 Volt DC event logger which can use a variety of sensors. Each activation of the sensor is recorded with the date and exact time of the event. The log of events, plus information on battery strength, signal strength, and analyses of multi-beam contacts, are sent to the operator's mobile phone by text message whenever he sends a text message to the logger. Large numbers of Loggers can be handled as a group; i.e. one message can go to all of them at one time. When the `Alert` mode is used a text message is sent to the operator within a few minutes. This is very useful for security purposes - poachers, thieves & vandals and also when traps are set where the public might see a fox in a snare, and therefore the keeper will want to deal with it before it gets noticed. Range anywhere with mobile coverage.

Logger Mark II - Colour Photos

Based on the concept of the Mark I, this version has a very small digital camera activated by a sensor or by a text message instruction from the operator.

Pictures are sent immediately by email to a PC for storage; using mobile phone networks.

There are no clicks or whirs to give away its location.

Useful Applications:

1. Detecting unwelcome visitors and photographing them for identification and prosecution evidence, if necessary.
2. Predator surveillance. Distinguish between badgers, foxes & hares.
   Multiple fox visits - distinguish between 1 fox detected 10 times and 3 foxes each recorded three times
3. Where visual inspection is needed e.g. where live corvid decoys are used, their appearance can be seen several times per day along with views of their water and food supply.

Range anywhere with mobile coverage.

Radio Linked System
Range 3-5 miles

A receiver station handles the data from up to 100 transmitters, records everything and indicates which units need a visit on that day.

Size of transmitters 6 inches x 3 inches x 3 inches high.

Easily painted or wrapped for camouflage.

Signal is not affected by dense woods but it is stopped by rising ground. Ideally sited to beam across a valley or bowl shaped moorland.

Mobile phone networks can carry the data away from the moor to a mobile phone anywhere if necessary.

Further Information

Please enquire about hire and sales of equipment including contractor's services by telephone on 07836 264 440, by email at dick@britishmoorlands.com or by completing the enquiry form below. Site visits can be arranged.