In principle, the eight AA batteries in the BatCounter are only used to test the device or to count over very short periods of time (e.g. a few nights). If you wish to use the BatCounter over longer periods, it is recommended that you connect to a 12-volt battery or the 1110/ 220-volt electricity network. The kit contains the following parts: – 110/ 220V BatCounter External Power Adapter – BatCounter External Power Cable.

Technical specifications

• Detection Technique: 32 modulated infrared barrier beams detecting direction
• Minimum detection size: ≥ 25 mm
• Frame Size/Weight: 40 x 39 x 7 cm, 2200 g (Tree model)
• Active detection area: 36 x 35 cm (Tree model)
• Mounting: 4x M6 eye bolts are supplied to suspend the BatCounter
• 8x M6 female threads are foreseen for custom mounting
• Power supply: 8x AA batteries or external 12V (10..16V)
• Power Consumption: ≤ 40 mA under normal use. (Approx. 3 days on fresh .Varta “High Energy” AA batteries)
• Memory: SD Card, FAT16 or FAT32, up to 32 GB
• Configuration: Configuration via file on SD card
• Field software updates: Via SD Card update files.
• File formats: CSV or TXT
• User interface: User interface shows system status. The user interface is protected by a removable aluminium cover
• Mobile phone functionalities: Warnings: SMS / email
• Daily totals: SMS / email
• Daily reports: email
• An IP67 mobile phone antenna with SMA connector, SIM card and network coverage are required to use this feature
• Clock: Internal real-time clock
• Clock Accuracy: }3 min/year (0°C .. +50°C)}6 min/year (-10°C .. +60°C)
• Clock backup time: More than one year after a full operational period of 24 hours or more (internal clock battery recharge time)
• Camera trigger: For Nikon and Canon wired with 2.5mm jack and infrared is advised for reliability and speed.