AnaBat Express User Manual V1.5
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1. Toolbox software Turn the detector on then connect it to your computer with the USB cable and open AnaBat Toolbox The time timezone on the detector will be displayed under the Detector tab If the time is highlighted in orange the time is not set To set the clock simply click the Set the Clock button and it will synchronize with your computer clock Clock 12 00 PM Set Clock This should only need to be performed once After the clock is set the time will be highlighted in blue Clock 10 01 AM 18 To set the timezone click on the Find Timezone button Timezone Find Timezone Type your location into the search bar and click Search If the placemark is correct click Use Location if you do not have internet you can manually type in your timezone CEA a aaa EA NA a ona f e de N E hes p i ay 4 Search rt pr gs Use Location Adjusting sensitivity and data division The AnaBat Express is optimized for most detection situations with its default settings However if you would like to change the sensitivity or data division this can be done using the AnaBat Toolbox Turn on the detector connect to your computer using the USB cable and open AnaBat Toolbox Under the Detector tab the default sensitivity setting will be highlighted High Medium or Low we suggest that 8 High is the appropriate setting in most situations However if you are in a high noise area you may prefe2. battery type you plan to use 20 Battery Type Carbon Zinc Alkaline NiMh NiCd 5 If not already selected click the Schedule recording mode Recording Mode Schedule Continuous 6 Click on Find for deployment location and google maps will appear j Deployment Location IC j a Type your location into the search bar and click Search If the placemark is correct click Use Location lf you do not have internet you can type in your longitude and latitude then manually type in your timezone 7 Click on Add Period to create a set recording period You can either enter a fixed start and stop time or you can enter times relative to sunset and sunrise or a combination of both 21 Recording Times 0 00 per day Add Period a To determine the sunset or sunrise times based on your specified location simply hover your mouse over the moon or sun symbols and the time will be displayed b To record from 6pm 18 00 to bam 05 00 for example you will need to enter a From time of 6 00 and select PM from the drop down menu then enter a To time of 5 00 and select AM from the drop down menu Recording Times E 11 00 per day b efore after To record from 30 minutes after sunset to 1 hour before sunrise enter a From time of 0 30 and select after from the first drop down menu then sunset from the second drop down menu Then enter a To time of 1 00 an
3. detector might record at the wrong time of day and with incorrect time stamps 4 While the case is still open rub your fingers in front of the microphone the Microphone LED will flicker to confirm that an ultrasonic audio signal is detected 5 Once no LEDs are flashing place the detector in its final deployment location and secure Use the magnet to check the detector is functional after final deployment see Testing the System below NIGHT ONLY RECORDING MODE The night only mode is designed for efficient deployment This recording mode will turn the detector on 30 minutes before sunset and off 50 minutes after sunrise If the detector is left on this mode will continue to record nightly until the batteries run out or the SD card becomes full Night only mode will only work if a GPS fix can be acquired as the detector automatically calculates the sunset and sunrise times based on the longitude and latitude of the GPS location To select this recording mode 1 Press the Select button until the Night Only LED is lit 2 Wait for the GPS LED to turn on solid The detector will automatically try to acquire satellites to obtain a GPS fix While acquiring satellites the GPS LED will flash Once a GPS fix is made the GPS LED will produce a solid light To assist this process place hold the detector where there is a clear sky view with the microphone facing skywards The GPS fix will automatically set the clock record the GPS location
4. for download at the Titley Scientific website www titley scientific com This program can be used for the following e Check the serial number and firmware version of your AnaBat Express e Set the clock time zone e Change the sensitivity of the detector e Choose your recording mode e Seta schedule e Change the data division ratio e Estimate the battery life e View the data and log files on the SD Card e View graphs of the battery consumption and temperature over time e View the GPS locations on Google maps Connecting your detector to the PC To connect the AnaBat Express to a PC follow these steps Do not connect the detector to you PC before installing the AnaBat Toolbox software 1 Download and install AnaBat Toolbox from www titley scientific com 2 Turn on your detector and connect the USB cable from the detector to the PC 3 Your PC will automatically install the driver for the AnaBat Express Please wait until this is completed before running the AnaBat Toolbox software 4 Open AnaBat Toolbox your AnaBat Express should automatically be detected Checking serial number and firmware version The serial number for the detector can be found on the inside of the camouflage case on the right side of the battery compartment also above the deployment instructions in the case lo check the serial number using AnaBat Toolbox turn your detector on and connect the detector to your computer via USB c
5. temperature humidity and air pressure This relationship is complex but in general cool dry conditions will allow the detection of bat calls over greater distances The sensitivity of the detector also has a major influence on detection distance and while there is always some variability in sensitivity among units the biggest influence is the sensitivity setting Given all the above it is obvious that detection distances will vary enormously Many bats are easily detected over 50m under typical conditions while some species which call at low frequencies may be detectable from as far as 100m However some species will be hard to detect from even im away This is why activity levels measured acoustically cannot easily be compared between different species However acoustic indices of activity are generally much less biased than indices based on capture data Further information on detection distances and the calculation of detection fields and distances can be obtained from the software AnaVolumes 32 Q Can I use the AnaBat Express as an active detector A While the AnaBat Express is designed as a passive detector it can be used as an active detector by connecting the detector via USB to a computer or some tablets While the detector is connected to the computer and recording simply open Analook and click on the red record button from the menu and it will begin to stream the calls in real time Q When I open a ZCA fil
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7. Ds AnaBat Express Bat Detector User Manual Titley Scientific Version 1 5 SCIENTIFIC TITLEY SCIENTIFIC CONTACT DETAILS Titley Scientific Unit 6 253 Leitchs Rd GPO Box 5536 A division of Elexon Electronics Brendale QLD 4500 AUSTRALIA Head Office Australia P 61 7 3205 8450 F 61 7 3205 8449 www titley scientific com info titley scientific com UK Office 16 17 Arkwright Suite Coppull Enterprise Centre Mill Lane Coppull Lancashire PR75BW ENGLAND P 44 0 2920 022 099 uk titley scientific com USA Office 601 Business Loop 70 Suite 105 Columbia Missouri 65203 USA P 1 573 442 8745 usa titley scientific com AUTHORS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS This manual was written by Julie Broken Brow and Chris Corben We greatly appreciate the time comments and assistance given by those people who were beta testers for the AnaBat Express and this manual The testing and troubleshooting have improved the new detector and increased the clarity of the manual DOCUMENT HISTORY Manually changing timezone fine scale sensitivity change setting a schedule update 1 1 10 05 2014 V3504L downloading to sequence files visual instructions FAQ addition Battery life extension cables setting a schedule 22 10 2014 550SL Downloading files using Analook how to use CONTENTS A IN COIN aineina cata nacre uae tbateadeaein cava agemanceauatuane needa leas wabneetndacaa ms unseoteeaeicars mu acmruaiaismeris 4 FE
8. able Under the detector tab of AnaBat Toolbox the first line shows the detector type Express the serial number and the hardware version HW The microphone is also issued with a separate serial number which can be found on the barrel of the microphone The firmware version is also displayed under the Detector tab in AnaBat Toolbox 17 How to upgrade firmware Regular upgrades to the firmware will be supplied by Titley Scientific to improve the detector over time It is important to upgrade the firmware on your detector as soon as an updated version is available Whenever your computer is connected to the internet AnaBat Toolbox will automatically search for updates When you update the AnaBat Toolbox software this will automatically contain new firmware upgrades To update the firmware turn on the detector connect your detector to the computer using the USB cable and open AnaBat Toolbox If a firmware upgrade is available the firmware version will be highlighted in orange and there will be an option to Upgrade Now Click this button and follow the prompts Firmware V5504 If there are no new upgrades the firmware version will be highlighted in blue Firmware V5504L Setting the clock timezone Whenever the detector acquires a GPS fix this will automatically set the clock timezone However if you are unable to acquire satellites for a GPS fix or would like to set the clock manually this can be done in the AnaBat
9. aled case It can be used anywhere and is extremely fast to deploy and download lt uses a broadband omni directional weatherproof microphone which can be plugged directly into the case or via extension cable The AnaBat Express is designed for passive monitoring Some of the key features of the AnaBat Express include e New easy to use interface for setup and download e Weatherproof camouflaged plastic case IP Rating 67 e Weatherproof compact microphone IP Rating 54 e Built in GPS for transect mode location setting the clock and calculating sunset sunrise times e Runs 14 nights on 4 alkaline AAs e Records temperature and battery voltage e One touch recording mode selection for continuous scheduled or night only recording with automatic sunset and sunrise calculation e Removable SD card for data storage and easy downloading GETTING STARTED USER INTERFACE Inside the AnaBat Express camouflage case is the control panel and basic instructions on use Magnet on lanyard Check LED Microphone Socket with dust cap O Schedule O night onty Continuous Clock Battery Battery Compartment lt c pa Dust Cap Storage Microphone Storage SD Card Slot USB Port Power LED Recording LED Power Button Microphone LED GPS LED Record Mode O Schedule Night onty O Continuous Select Button W ee Schedule LED Night Only LED Continuous LED LED Indicators id L
10. and determine the sunset sunrise times 3 While the case is still open rub your fingers in front of the microphone the Microphone LED will flicker to confirm that an ultrasonic audio signal is detected 4 Once no LEDs are flashing you can lock the lid closed and place the detector in its final deployment location and secure Use the magnet to check the detector is functional after final deployment see Testing the System below 5 The detector will automatically attempt to acquire a GPS fix daily If a satellite fix cannot be found the detector will refer to the last GPS fix made If you are moving 10 your detector to a new location make sure you turn the detector off and on again at the new location to ensure a correct GPS fix CONTINUOUS RECORDING MODE The continuous recording mode will record continuously starting as soon as this mode is selected This mode will continue to record until the batteries run out the SD card becomes full or the detector is turned off This recording mode is designed to be used when the detector is deployed and collected in the same recording night it can also be used to monitor acoustic activity in roosts during the day To select this recording mode 1 Press the Select button until the Continuous LED is lit 2 Wait for the GPS LED to turn on solid The detector will automatically try to acquire satellites to obtain a GPS fix While acquiring satellites the GPS LED will flash Once a GPS fi
11. cold detector opened in a warmer place will often result in a film of water condensing over the electronics Make sure the inside of the case is completely dry before closing the lid To turn the detector off simply open the camouflage case and press the Power button once Remove the microphone from the microphone socket and store inside the camouflage case for storage and transport Replace the microphone dust cap onto the microphone socket whenever the microphone is not attached Remove the SD card to 12 download the data to your computer Remove AA batteries for long storage periods Do not remove the SD card or batteries while the detector is on otherwise the SD card could be corrupted WEATHERPROOF CONSIDERATIONS The AnaBat Express is designed as a weatherproof detector which means the detector can be left in the field during rain sunshine and snow without any additional weatherproofing However if the device is left in the rain please consider the following advice 1 The detector is only weatherproof when the camouflage case is closed do not open the case in the rain 2 Mount the detector vertically with microphone pointing horizontally to prevent water droplets settling on the microphone element Such water droplets can block ultrasonic signals from reaching the microphone until they dry out This needs to be considered when you are analysing your data Sensitivity can be reduced by inclement weather 3 Dry off t
12. d select before from the first dropdown menu then select sunrise from the second dropdown menu Recording Times 11 50 per day From porter m e To oo before Trice z sunset Remove To record from 10 minutes before sunset to 3am enter a From time of 0 10 and select before from the first drop down menu then sunset from the 22 second drop down menu Then enter a To time of 3 00 and select AM from the drop down menu Recording Times 10 06 per day From Ho f before L7 anset lt To E NA Remove c The shaded area on the time bar and the number of hours per day will be displayed depending on the specified recording period Recording Times Add Period 8 To record over two or more periods in a night set your first recording period following steps 7a c then repeat for each new recording period Each recording period will be shaded on the time bar Recording Times 6 OD 6 00 per day Add Period 0 9 To change or remove a time period simply click on the shaded area and either edit the times or click Remove Recording Times 6 00 per day lo Add Period From 2100 before sunrise r To of 30 after sunrise 10 To deploy your detector for a set period you can choose your deployment dates and use our recording rate function to maximise detector nights If you do not 23 select a deployment period the default deployment period is from the date the schedule
13. denotes 2014 p 2015 etc The second character encodes the month January is 1 September is 9 but October is a November is b and December is c The last four characters in the filename give the time in hours and minutes of 24 hour time so 2055 is 35 minutes past 8 15 PM Finally the first two characters of the extension encode the seconds from 01 to DY For example the file m10800239 31 was recorded in 2012 on 8 January at 2 39 31am and lb272212 01 was recorded in 2011 on 27 November at 10 12 01pm DIAGNOSTIC LOG FILES The diagnostic log files contain all the information about the recording sessions on the SD card Information such as temperature battery voltage GPS locations settings and user interactions can be extracted from this file Each log file can be opened can be opened as a text file or in AnaBat Toolbox which will interpret the data in the log file see Software GPS FILES A GPS file is created if you have used the detector in transect mode On the SD Card the GPS data is stored in a text file txt Once downloaded using AnalookW see How to download from an SD Card this file is converted into a GPS gpx file This can be opened directly into most mapping software including Google Earth It displays all of the sequence files recorded at their closest GPS fix as well as the path traced by the detector 16 SOFTWARE ANABAT TOOLBOX The AnaBat Toolbox software is available
14. e in AnalookW it looks like its empty A The ZCA file recorded on the SD card actually represents an entire night of data so initially you will need to play around with AnalookW to see what your preferred method of viewing the file is Many people prefer to compress empty space between call pulses and view in F7 zoom Also remember that to see all the calls from a ZCA file you will need to scroll the file across the screen If you do not like viewing analysing ZCA files you can change them to sequence files See Downloading Data for more information Q Can I buy a directional microphone for the AnaBat Express A There are no other microphone options available for the AnaBat Express at this time but it is Our intention to offer various options in the near future In the meantime you can use a cone over the end of the microphone which will limit its directionality This simple modification can be used in the absence of a directional microphone FURTHER INFORMATION For further information about zero crossing analysis techniques comparisons of detection vs capture techniques as well as practical considerations and study design please visit the Titley Scientific website www titley scientific com 33
15. em eee aa EN EE EEEE E E EE 29 TRO UBEES FKJ OTIN G isnie a a a a sedeneeaere maaan Si e EG ERES PER A 52 FURTAER INES RIMA TON da 39 INTRODUCTION All bats belonging to the traditionally recognized suborder Microchiroptera micro bats use echolocation to avoid obstacles and locate prey in conjunction with their eyesight Evolutionary history and differing ecological requirements mean echolocation calls tend to differ between species so they are often useful for identification Echolocation calls vary greatly depending on what a bat is doing especially in response to how close the bat is to clutter Bat detectors detect the echolocation calls emitted by bats and produce audible and or visible images which reveal the presence of bats their activity and useful features of their calls This gives us the opportunity to observe identify and study bats without catching them The AnaBat Express is equipped with a broad band microphone and uses Frequency Division to produce data files which can be analysed using Zero Crossings Analysis to make them visible as sonograms time x frequency graphs This manual contains the operating instructions for the AnaBat Express including advice for successful recording of bat calls Furthermore this manual includes testing and troubleshooting procedures FEATURES OF THE ANABAT EXPRESS The AnaBat Express is designed for low power and efficient operation in a compact weatherproof and easily conce
16. eries must be removed from the detector before they are 7 stored for more than a few weeks otherwise the batteries will slowly discharge and may leak damaging the detector The following table shows the standard power consumption of the AnaBat Express Power consumption of the AnaBat Express Recording Recording ka sleep no bat activity bat activity AA batteries can be alkaline rechargeable or lithium 1 5V or 3 6V Make sure all 4 batteries are fresh and of the same type Open the camouflage case turn the detector off and insert the batteries into the battery compartment Do not remove the batteries while the device is on to avoid potential SD card corruption When using rechargeable batteries we strongly recommend using NiMh batteries specifically advertised as low self discharge for example Panasonic Eneloop Pro These batteries are sometimes also advertised as pre charged or ready to use The high self discharge rate of standard NiMh batteries will cause them to be give shorter run times than expected Battery life will depend on the condition and type of batteries being used as well as ambient temperature length of your recording session and amount of bat activity ambient noise Alkaline AA batteries typically last for 14 nights 12 hours recording per night However in practice recording conditions can vary so be conservative when using battery life estimates to avoid the loss of sampli
17. file with the ZCA files If you would like to convert the ZCA files to sequence files See Understanding Files and File Names you can use AnalookW to download the calls If you have used the detector transect mode you will need to download using Analook to retrieve your GPS file You need to have the latest version of AnalookW to do this it can be downloaded from www titley scientific com 1 To begin remove the SD card from the detector do not remove while the detector is on 2 Insert the SD card into your computer if it has a SD card slot or into an external SD card reader available from Titley Scientific Open AnalookW version 4 0r or later 4 Click on Tools then click Download SD card from Express 3 Analook File View O gt Download 5D card from Express lt Converter b 5 Select the drive which has your SD card usually is located automatically Or you can click the Browse button and select the SD card using Windows Explorer Click Next Has logs Has Dat 6 Click Browse to select the destination folder for your downloaded call files If you do not select a folder it will create a default folder C NewExpressData Check the Folder per night if you would like AnalookW to separate your data into nightly folders Check Erase SD Card if you would like the files to be permanently deleted off the SD Card after downloading Click Next 14 Options le Folder per night New Express Data 7 C
18. ge to select your predicted data volume this is the amount of bat activity and noise you expect to be recording You can choose between Low Medium and High 6 Move the gauge to select the number of Night Hours you are recording for For example if sunset is at 7 50pm and sunrise at bam the number of night hours will be 9 5 hours The detector starts recording 50 minutes before sunset and finishes 30 minutes after sunrise This extra hour is automatically accounted for in the calculation there is no need to add it to the number of night hours 7 Your estimated battery life will be displayed below 26 Battery Type Carbon Zinc 1 5v Lithium 3 6v Lithium Battery Capacity Recording Mode Continuous Data Volume J High to Night Hours AN 9 5 hours Battery Estimate Viewing data and log files While your SD card is inserted into computer or into a card reader you can view the data and log files using AnaBat Toolbox Simply open AnaBat Toolbox and click on the SD Card tab The SD card will automatically be selected if not then click on the F drive to select the correct SD card SD Card Kingston F The data files will be listed as zca files which each represent a single night of recording The log files will also be listed as csv files which each represent a single night of recording To view the battery and temperature variations and GPS location of each log 27 file simply click on
19. he camouflage case and microphone before opening the detector or removing the microphone This prevents moisture from entering the detector 4 The detector should not be partially or fully submerged in water Desiccant satchels can be added to prevent condensation these will need to be periodically replaced or dried The detector operates in a wide range of temperatures however the AA batteries you use will have temperature limits these should be followed Most alkaline and lithium batteries are recommended for use between 18 C to 55 C and 20 C to 60 C respectively Please note that in cold temperatures battery capacity and therefore detector run time will be reduced Also be aware that if your detector is left in direct sunlight especially inside a vehicle the temperature inside the case may be much higher than ambient temperature DOWNLOADING DATA HOW TO DOWNLOAD FROM AN SD CARD Once you have recorded the bat calls onto the SD card you can simply transfer the files from the SD card onto your computer or an external memory source 13 1 To begin remove the SD card from the detector do not remove while the detector is on 2 Insert the SD card into your computer if it has a SD card slot or into an external SD card reader available from Titley Scientific Open the SD card folder in Windows Explorer 4 Copy cut the files from the SD card folder into the desired folder storage device Make sure to include the log
20. ight Flashing Light Solid Lig ashing Lig No Light Low battery Change Power LED Detector is on Detector is off or asleep batteries immediately Recording ona Schedule LED No schedule set predetermined schedule Will record from dusk until Night Only LED i Satellite fix required awn i Detector is continuously Continuous LED recording Recording LED Detector is recording SD Card missing full or faulty Slow flash GPS has not yet acquired satellites GPS LED GPS lock acquired No GPS lock is needed Fast flash GPS is entering transect mode i Will flicker when receiving Microphone LED ultrasonic signal Detector not ready open case to see what is required Check LED Detector is off or is working In transect mode Will flicker without magnet DA normally when receiving ultrasonic signal Will flash once to indicate the Check LED device is on Will flicker when Detector is off with magnet e o receiving ultrasonic signal Functions SD CARDS The AnaBat Express comes with an SD card for data storage The detector can use SD and SDHC memory cards up to 32GB Memory cards can be purchased from Titley Scientific or most electronics office stores USB CABLE The AnaBat Express comes with a USB cable for connection to your computer You can use this cable to configure your detector and upgrade your firmware using AnaBat Toolbox see Software You can also use the USB cable to di
21. is set until the estimated battery life end date a To choose your deployment period dates select your dates by clicking on the dropdown calendar Deployment Dates Thursday 4 May 2014 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 28 29 5 6 12 13 19 20 26 21 2 3 4 5 6 7 C Today 8 05 2014 Deployment Dates Thursday 8 May 2014 he 2014 4 May 2014 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 28 29 30 1 2 5 6 7 9 Sunday 12 13 14 15 16 19 0 4 2 B 26 27 28 29 30 2 3 4 5 6 C Today 8 05 2014 b To continue the recording schedule until batteries are depleted choose your start date then choose an end date that matches the estimated battery life Deployment Dates Friday 24 October 2014 15 days Friday E November 2014 E Recording Rate l g 100 ci Battery Estimate 14 8 days Estimates are based on new full charged batteries c If you plan to replace the detector batteries regularly or run the detector with a solar panel and you would like the schedule to continue running 24 past the estimated battery life simply select an end date that is well beyond your estimated survey end date for example 1 year Deployment Dates Friday 24 October 2014 Saturday October 2015 lt d To use our recording rate function and maximise your recording period use the scroll bar to choose your Recording Rate As you change the recording rate the number of battery estimate days will change correspondingly For exam
22. lick Next Your downloaded files will be located in the destination folder selected ready to be viewed This download will create both ZCA files and sequence files Click Finish to close the window lf a message window appears Stating No data in file this means that there is a file that did not contain bat calls This commonly occurs if you have turned the detector on and off one day without recording bats then set the detector out another day Your recorded data will still be converted correctly UNDERSTANDING FILES AND FILE NAMES Log files are stored as CSV files with extension of csv GPS data is stored as a GPS text file when downloaded this is converted to a GPS gpx file which can be opened in most mapping software including Google Earth AnaBat data is recorded into ZCA files with extension of zca A single ZCA file contains all the data for one 24 hour recording session It can be opened viewed directly in AnalookW or it can be converted to AnaBat sequence files which will be more familiar to most users ZCA file names include the serial number of the detector and the date of the recording SERIALNO YEAR MM DD zca for example SN300632 2014 01 15 zca was recorded on detector SN300632 on 15 January 2014 AnaBat sequence files have a very specific filename structure which encodes the date and time at which the file was recorded YMDDhhmm ss The first character encodes the year a was used for the year 2000 o
23. ng time should the batteries run out before you expect The AnaBat Toolbox software allows you to estimate battery life for different conditions For further information about how long your batteries may last see AnaBat Toolbox section of this manual There is also an internal clock battery which should only need replacing about every 5 years This is a CR2032 Coin Cell battery and can be purchased from Titley Scientific or from battery shops ANABAT EXPRESS BASIC OPERATION The AnaBat Express is designed for fast and easy deployment Before you start recording with your detector we recommend you check for firmware updates See the AnaBat Express Toolbox section for instructions on updating firmware and setting the clock and timezone To begin insert fresh batteries and an SD card with sufficient memory for your recording period Ensure the SD card is correctly orientated as per the diagram on the detector when inserting Remove the microphone socket dust cap from the microphone socket on the front of the case The microphone socket dust cap can be stored inside the case so it isn t lost Remove the microphone from inside the camouflage case and connect it to the microphone socket on the front of the case To connect it gently insert the microphone into the microphone socket there is a keyway to ensure correct alignment and rotate the knurled ring clockwise to tighten the connection finger tight Do not over tighten the c
24. nly need to move the detector until a GPS fix is obtained Once a fix is obtained you can move the detector to its intended deployment site 31 FAQS Q How far away can a bat be detected using the AnaBat A Detection distances will vary with frequency and loudness amplitude of the bat calls atmospheric attenuation and the directional characteristics and sensitivity of the bat detector It will also be affected by the amount of structural clutter obstacles such as vegetation which can block the path of the signal The frequency and amplitude of the bat call have a major influence on how far away the call can be detected and makes some species easier to detect from afar than others Quiet low amplitude and high frequency bat calls are more difficult to detect than loud high amplitude or low frequency calls Call amplitude can vary within an individual as many bats will reduce the amplitude of their calls as they approach prey or depending on the context in which they are flying Call amplitude can also vary between species Species which always produce low amplitude calls whispering bats will be more difficult to detect from a distance than other species In addition bat calls of higher frequencies cannot usually be detected from as far as those of lower frequencies as higher frequencies suffer greater absorption by the atmosphere than lower frequencies Atmospheric absorption depends upon weather conditions such as
25. onnector or turn the body of the microphone Turn the detector on by pressing the Power button There are three recording modes which you can choose from schedule night only and continuous see below For most surveys the night only recording mode is recommended If you are using your AnaBat Express on the move walking driving we have created a GPS transect mode see below to track your detector s path and GPS tag bat calls SCHEDULE RECORDING MODE The schedule recording mode can be customised to your preferred recording times however it must programmed onto the SD card with a computer prior to use see AnaBat Toolbox for programming instructions To select this recording mode 1 Set a schedule using AnaBat Toolbox See the Software section of this user manual for instructions on setting up a schedule 2 Press the Select button until the Schedule LED is lit 3 Wait for the GPS LED to turn on solid The detector will automatically try to acquire satellites to obtain a GPS fix Whilst acquiring satellites the GPS LED will flash Once a GPS fix is made the GPS LED will produce a solid light To assist this 9 process place hold the detector where there is a clear sky view with the microphone facing skywards The GPS fix will automatically set the clock and record the GPS location The detector does not require a GPS fix to record in Schedule mode however without a GPS fix the position data could be wrong and the
26. ple a 50 recording rate will record for 50 of the deployment time out of 5 minute blocks in other words it will turn the detector on for 2 5 minutes then off for 2 5 minutes A 20 recording rate will turn on for 1 minute then off for 4 minutes A 100 recording rate will record all the time Recording Rate Battery Estimate OR Recording Rate K Battery Estimate 27 1 days Estimates are based on new full charged batteries e If you require your detector to be out for a certain period eg 3 weeks choose a recording rate that will match the battery estimate to that period 25 Deployment Dates Friday 24 October 2014 21 days Thursday 13 November 2014 Recording Rate B 68 K 0 Battery Estimate 11 Click on the Save Schedule button Save Schedule Estimate the battery life AnaBat Toolbox is also equipped with a useful feature to estimate the battery life based on the settings and data volume This feature is an estimate only and actual battery life may vary To estimate the battery life 1 Open AnaBat Toolbox on your computer 2 Click on the Schedule tab 5 Click on the type of battery you plan to use the standard battery capacity will automatically update below However you can change the battery capacity if your chosen batteries vary simply type in the milliamp hours mAh 4 Select the recording mode you will use if schedule enter your schedule details Move the gau
27. r can have a significant effect on the results of a survey It Is important to consider the location and height of the detector Detectors are typically placed in or beside a flyway a corridor where bats will fly through or beside vegetation You can place your detector anywhere bats will fly depending on your survey goals or target species Avoid placing the detector inside dense vegetation where most bats cannot fly The AnaBat Express comes with a weatherproof omnidirectional microphone An omnidirectional microphone means that it is able to record ultrasonic sounds from all directions however sensitivity is limited behind the detector One advantage of an omnidirectional detector is that mounting direction is not crucial however it is more 29 susceptible to any noise from sources all around the microphone Avoid having vegetation or other objects between the detector and the bat s expected flight path or close beside the detector as echoes can degrade the signal The best signals will be obtained when the microphone is in the open away from other objects and pointing in the direction of the bat s expected flight path We do recommend that the AnaBat Express is mounted vertically refer to the section on weatherproofing so that any rain water runs off the microphone and doesnt settle on the element Also make sure that the magnetic lanyard is not being blown around in the wind as this may create unwanted noise on your reco
28. r to use Low alternatively if you are trying to record a particularly quiet bat species you may prefer to use a higher level of High To change the sensitivity simply click the sensitivity level you want or move the scale bar for fine scale changes sensitivity 19 The default data division ratio on the AnaBat Express is 8 However if you would like to change the data division ratio click on the data division ratio under the Detector tab you want 4 8 16 or 32 Data Division Choose a recording mode You can select the recording mode directly on the detector or through AnaBat Toolbox To choose a recording mode in AnaBat Toolbox connect the detector to your computer using the USB cable turn the detector on and open AnaBat Toolbox Under the Detector tab click on your desired recording mode Schedule Night or Continuous Recording Mode Schedule Night Continuous lt Setting a schedule To use the schedule recording mode you will need to set a schedule on the SD card prior to recording using a computer with AnaBat Toolbox To set a schedule 1 Remove the SD card from the detector make sure the detector is switched off first 2 Insert the SD card into your computer if it has a SD card slot or into an external SD card reader available from Titley Scientific 3 Open AnaBat Toolbox and click on the Schedule tab 4 Click on the
29. rdings It is also important to avoid Surface noise such as vegetation brushing against the detector case or microphone The AnaBat Express camouflage case Is designed so that the device can be padlocked closed 30 TROUBLESHOOTING FLASHING INDICATORS Any LED indicator persistently flashing means there is an error or problem Do not deploy the detector if there are LEDs flashing Please see the table below to resolve a flashing LED indicator LED Indicator Problem Solution Batteries are too low Replace AA batteries Need to set the schedule on the SD card with a Schedule No schedule set computer or select a different recording mode Continuous Turn the detector off then on again Make sure a card is inserted Make sure the card is properly seated in its socket Try removing it and Recording SD Card missing full or faulty replacing it If that does not work use a different card The faulty card may be fixed if formatted on a computer Night Only Satellite fix is required If this persists for several minutes move to an area GPS Satellite fix is required with a clearer view of the sky for better satellite reception and restart the detector by turning it off If flashi ithout t Sean ve eral ter then on again If no GPS fix can be acquired use a Check satellite fix is required different recording mode front of case If flickering when receiving ultrasonic signal the detector is in Transect Mode You o
30. rectly stream data from your your detector to AnalookW this can be used to view bat calls in real time Simply connect the USB cable into the miniUSB slot on the detector and into your computer USB port MICROPHONE An all new microphone has been designed specifically for passive deployment applications with the following features e Omnidirectional ideal for passive deployments e Integrated pre amplifier with differential output to allow use on extension cables and provide good immunity to electrical interference e Sensitive from 10KHz to 150KHz e Weather proof rain will not damage the microphone Please be aware that water collecting on the microphone will block sound until it dries out again If recording is required during rain the microphone should be mounted in such a way so that water cannot land on the microphone element For more information please refer to Weatherproofing Considerations e 5m 20m and 50m extension cables are available for purchase from Titley Scientific Cables can be daisy chained if required For other sized cables please consult Titley Scientific We can provide custom cables for your application POWER REQUIREMENTS The AnaBat Express can be powered internally via 4 x AA batteries The Power LED will begin to flash when the battery voltage is low When it drops below a set voltage the detector switches itself off if the Power LED is flashing you should change the batteries immediately All AA batt
31. structions above 2 Press and hold the Select button until the GPS LED flashes quickly should take about 5 seconds 3 The detector is now in transect mode when recording in transect mode the Check LED will flicker when receiving ultrasonic signal 4 To exit transect mode simply hold the Select button until the GPS LED flashes quickly again should take about 5 seconds or turn the detector off and on again Be aware that transect mode will consume batteries more quickly than a standard mode TESTING THE SYSTEM To test the operation of the detector before deployment you can open the camouflage case and rub your fingers in front of the microphone the Microphone LED inside the case will flicker to confirm that an ultrasonic audio signal is being detected To test the operation of the detector while the camouflage case is closed after deployment place the magnet at end of lanyard next to the Check LED beside microphone on outside of case a brief flash indicates unit is working Hold the magnet next to Check LED and rub fingers near the microphone The LED flickering faintly confirms that ultrasonic audio signals are being detected COLLECTING THE DETECTOR Best practice is to take the detector inside to a clean dry place out of the weather Then dry it off as best as possible if it is wet If there is a large temperature difference between inside and outside let it equilibrate to room temperature before opening the case A
32. the desired log file Any errors or warning associated with that night of data will be displayed A graph will display the battery voltage left axis in blue and temperature variation right axis in orange for the selected recording night The GPS location will also be displayed using Google Maps you can switch between map satellite image and zoom in out of this map or click the view on google maps link to view in an separate larger browser window Data Files 5N300623 2014 03 20 zca 5N300623 2014 03 07 zca 5N300623 2014 03 04 zca er rat qe ae nia m3 F Log Files log SN300623 2014 03 04 csv log 5N300623 2014 03 07 csv log SN300623 2014 03 20 csv Errors No errors Warnings No warnings Battery amp Temperature 4PM 6 PM amp PM 10 PM Location ny 1 o Keningau Bandar Seri 9981858 Tom oor Lutong ad E 3 X 4 imbang Labi Fore Reselve he fi Marudi z z i Pi irti x o Bintulu Map data 52014 Google MapIT Open in Google Maps lt ANALOOKW AnalookW is the software you can use to view and analyse zero crossing recordings from your detectors You can open view both ZCA files and AnaBat sequence files in AnalookW With this program you can label files create and apply filters analyse call pass characteristics create automated keys and count labels amongst many other features AnalookW can be downloaded from the Downloads tab on www titley scientific com We are regularly updating the AnalookW software
33. to improve its functionality and capabilities so please ensure that you are using the latest version 28 TIPS FOR PASSIVE MONITORING POWER AND DATA STORAGE SPACE For short term monitoring sessions the AnaBat Express can simply be powered by AA batteries We recommend Alkaline or low self discharge type Nickel Metal Hydride rechargeable batteries with a capacity of at least 2500mAh These add very little weight and may last 14 nights depending on the length of your recording sessions battery type and condition etc Be conservative in your battery run time estimate because battery capacity is also affected by other factors such as temperature and they may not last as long as expected in the field Try the battery life estimator in AnaBat Toolbox see Software for a more accurate idea of how long your batteries will last EQUALIZATION In some situations where multiple detectors are deployed it may be a requirement to ensure all the bat detectors being used are equalized to the same sensitivity This is important whenever quantitative comparisons of bat activity will be made Levels of sensitivity will vary among detectors due to differences in age wear and so on Bat detectors can be equalized using a Chirper or Chirp Board which emits an ultrasonic signal at a constant frequency In the future AnaBat Toolbox will have the ability to equalize AnaBat Express MOUNTING AND PLACEMENT The placement of any detecto
34. x is made the GPS LED will produce a solid light To assist this process place hold the detector where there is a clear sky view with the microphone facing skywards The GPS fix will automatically set the clock and record the GPS location The detector does not require a GPS fix to record in Continuous mode however the GPS and time stamps may not be correct if this is the case 5 While the case is still open rub your fingers in front of the microphone the Microphone LED will flicker to confirm that an ultrasonic audio signal is detected 4 Once no LEDs are flashing place the detector in its final deployment location and secure Use the magnet to check the detector is functional after final deployment see Testing the System below In standard Schedule Night Only or Continuous mode do not deploy if any LEDs are flashing as this means there is an error or problem See troubleshooting for resolving flashing LEDS In Transect mode the Check LED will flicker when the detector is recording TRANSECT MODE The transect mode will record your GPS location every second This will create a GPS file which can be used to display the sequence files recorded on a map at their closest GPS 11 fix as well as the path traced by the detector You can use the transect mode in conjunction with any of the three standard modes Schedule Night Only or Continuous To activate the transect mode 1 Select your desired mode by following the in
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