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Hardware Solutions
IMPORTANT NOTE:
You must test the collar after firmware update has been finished and before you deploy it to the animal again!
URGENT NOTE:
IRIDIUM or IoT commands for collars with firmware V4.x (VERTEX PLUS) / firmware V3.x (VERTEX Lite, Fusion, Survey, Mini) can only be sent via INVENTA, not via GPS Plus X! Please contact us and we will send the remote command for you.
SUGGESTED:
Easy 1-click solution, no separate firmware file needed: Update to the latest device firmware (INVENTA Desktop only – currently in Beta)
VERTEX PLUS Collars
Highly flexible and customizable collar system. The ultimate tool for wildlife scientists having a solution for most every study, question and species. Read more
| Hardware Manuals: | VERTEX Plus Manual, Quickstart GPS collars, Quickstart Magnetometer, Battery Information |
| Software: | INVENTA Desktop, GPS Plus X |
| Software Manuals: | INVENTA Manuals, GPS Plus X Manual |
| Firmware: | VERTEX PLUS (4.2.0) |
| Drivers: | Vertex Collar Driver |
| Interface: | USB to VERTEX collar cable (8 pin) |
| Flyer & Data Sheets: |
VERTEX PLUS – Flyer, External Sensors – Flyer, Proximity – Flyer, Separation – Flyer, Virtual Fence – Flyer, VERTEX PLUS – Datasheet |
VERTEX Lite Collars
Efficient GPS collar which combines all basic features regarding collar programming. Smaller housing, lower weight and wireless communication. Read more
| Hardware Manuals: | VERTEX Lite Manual, Quickstart GPS collars, Battery Information |
| Software: | INVENTA Desktop, GPS Plus X |
| Software Manuals: | INVENTA Manuals, GPS Plus X Manual |
| Firmware: | VERTEX Lite (3.1.3) |
| Drivers: | Not required |
| Interface: | Bluetooth Stick, Remote Stick |
| Flyer & Data Sheets: |
– – VERTEX Lite – Flyer, VERTEX Lite – Datasheet – – |
VERTEX Fusion Collars
The Vertex Fusion, a compact, customizable collar, is ideal for tracking ungulates, ensuring durability and animal welfare. Read more
| Hardware Manuals: | – VERTEX Lite Manual, Quickstart GPS collars – |
| Software: | INVENTA Desktop, GPS Plus X |
| Software Manuals: | INVENTA Manuals, GPS Plus X Manual |
| Firmware: | VERTEX Lite (3.1.3) |
| Drivers: | Not required |
| Interface: | Bluetooth Stick, Remote Stick |
| Flyer & Data Sheets: |
– – VERTEX Fusion – Flyer, – – – |
VERTEX SURVEY Collars
Designed for long-term survey and survival studies. The collars generate GPS and status data and send regular updates using satellite communication. Read more
| Hardware Manuals: | – VERTEX Survey Manual, Quickstart GPS collars – |
| Software: | INVENTA Desktop, GPS Plus X |
| Software Manuals: | INVENTA Manuals, GPS Plus X Manual |
| Firmware: | VERTEX Survey (3.1.3) |
| Drivers: | Not required |
| Interface: | Bluetooth Stick, Remote Stick |
| Flyer & Data Sheets: |
SURVEY – Flyer, SURVEY – Datasheet |
VERTEX Vision
VERTEX Vision enhances VERTEX PLUS Collar for animal behavior research. 238GB storage, various trigger options, high quality… Read more
| Hardware Manuals: | VERTEX Plus Manual, Quickstart GPS collars, Quickstart camera collars, Battery Information |
| Software: | INVENTA Desktop, GPS Plus X |
| Software Manuals: | INVENTA Manuals, GPS Plus X Manual |
| Firmware: | VERTEX PLUS (4.2.0) |
| Drivers: | Vertex Collar Driver |
| Interface: | USB to VERTEX collar cable (8 pin), USB to VERTEX Vision cable (4 pin) |
| Flyer & Data Sheets: |
VERTEX Vision – Flyer, Virtual Fence – Flyer |
VERTEX Mini Collar
Small size, low weight collar perfectly suitable for fawns. The collar has all basic features regarding collar programming and GPS monitoring… Read more
| Hardware Manuals: | Quickstart GPS collars |
| Software: | INVENTA Desktop, GPS Plus X |
| Software Manuals: | INVENTA Manuals, GPS Plus X Manual |
| Firmware: | VERTEX Mini (3.1.3) |
| Drivers: | Not required |
| Interface: | Bluetooth Stick, Remote Stick |
| Flyer & Data Sheets: |
VERTEX MINI – Flyer, – |
VERTEX TOP Elephant
Vectronic Aerospace has upgraded the battery life and satellite reception of its industry-leading elephant GPS monitoring collar. Balanced by a… Read more
| Hardware Manuals: | VERTEX Plus Manual, Quickstart GPS collars |
| Software: | INVENTA Desktop, GPS Plus X |
| Software Manuals: | INVENTA Manuals, GPS Plus X Manual |
| Firmware: | VERTEX PLUS (4.2.0) |
| Drivers: | Vertex Collar Driver |
| Interface: | USB to VERTEX elephant collar cable (4 pin) |
| Flyer & Data Sheets: |
VERTEX TOP – Flyer, Virtual Fence – Flyer |
Turkey Transmitter
Turkey transmitter GPS monitoring backpack – an easy-to-use device that delivers important data from a small and comfortable design… Read more
| Hardware Manuals: | – |
| Software: | INVENTA Desktop, GPS Plus X |
| Software Manuals: | INVENTA Manuals, GPS Plus X Manual |
| Firmware: | Not required |
| Drivers: | Not required |
| Interface: | Remote Stick |
| Flyer & Data Sheets: |
Turkey Transmitter – Flyer – |
Drop Off
Secure and non-invasive collar release. Options are Internal Drop Off, External Drop Off and the Cotton Belt Break Away. Read more
| Hardware Manuals: | Battery Information |
| Software: | INVENTA Desktop, GPS Plus X |
| Software Manuals: | INVENTA Manuals, GPS Plus X Manual |
| Firmware: | Not required |
| Drivers: | Not required |
| Interface: | Remote Stick |
| Flyer & Data Sheets: |
Drop Off – Flyer – |
Fawn Collar
Has been designed for attaching a UHF-ID tag on a fawn. The collar is very light and made of elastic material which is folded in several layers. Read more
| Hardware Manuals: | – |
| Software: | GPS Plus X |
| Software Manuals: | GPS Plus X Manual |
| Firmware: | Not required |
| Drivers: | Not required |
| Interface: | Remote Stick |
| Flyer & Data Sheets: |
External Sensors – Flyer, Separation – Flyer |
Vaginal Implant Transmitter (VIT)
Used to observe the pregnancy and the partition of a GPS collared female ungulate. It informs the researcher about the date and location of the calving site… Read more
| Hardware Manuals: | VIT Quickstart |
| Software: | INVENTA Desktop, GPS Plus X |
| Software Manuals: | INVENTA Manuals, GPS Plus X Manual |
| Firmware: | Not required |
| Drivers: | Not required |
| Interface: | Remote Stick |
| Flyer & Data Sheets: |
External Sensors – Flyer, VIT – Flyer, Separation – Flyer |
Mortality Implant (MIT)
The Mortality Implant MIT is designed to inform you immediately if your study animal has died. It also provide precise temperature data of the study animal. Read more
| Hardware Manuals: | MIT Quickstart |
| Software: | INVENTA Desktop, GPS Plus X |
| Software Manuals: | INVENTA Manuals, GPS Plus X Manual |
| Firmware: | Not required |
| Drivers: | Not required |
| Interface: | Remote Stick |
| Flyer & Data Sheets: |
External Sensors – Flyer, |
Trap Transmitter (TT5)
The TT5 is used during capture of wildlife using traps. It sends out an alert when an animal is captured. The TT5 can be easily activated / deactivated. Read more
| Hardware Manuals: | Trap Transmitter (TT5) Manual |
| Software: | INVENTA Desktop, GPS Plus X |
| Software Manuals: | INVENTA Manuals, GPS Plus X Manual |
| Firmware: | Not required |
| Drivers: | Not required |
| Interface: | Not required |
| Flyer & Data Sheets: |
TT5 – Flyer – |
UHF Remote Stick
A unified interface for all wireless-enabled Vectronic devices. Connects undeployed devices to dedicated Windows-based configuration software.
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Critical note: Ensure to appy all necessary connections needed for device configurations before the deployment.
| Hardware Manuals: | – |
| Software: | INVENTA Desktop, GPS Plus X |
| Software Manuals: | INVENTA Manuals, GPS Plus X Manual |
| Firmware: | Update stick firmware via GPS Plus X |
| Drivers: | USB Remote Stick Driver Setup |
| Interface: | USB (2.0) port |
| Flyer & Data Sheets: |
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USB Bluetooth Stick
An interface for all Bluetooth-enabled Vectronic devices. Connects undeployed devices to dedicated Windows-based configuration software.
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Critical note: Ensure to appy all necessary connections needed for device configurations before the deployment.
| Hardware Manuals: | – |
| Software: | INVENTA Desktop, GPS Plus X |
| Software Manuals: | INVENTA Manuals, GPS Plus X Manual |
| Firmware: | Update stick firmware via GPS Plus X |
| Drivers: | USB Bluetooth Stick Driver Setup |
| Interface: | USB (2.0) port |
| Flyer & Data Sheets: |
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GSM-3 Ground Station
The communication counterpart of your GSM collars. A modem for SMS-based two-way communication between (deployed) GSM collars and dedicated Windows-based software. Receives GSM collar data and enables you to send GSM remote commands.
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| Hardware Manuals: | GSM-3 Ground Station Manual |
| Software: | GPS Plus X |
| Software Manuals: | GPS Plus X Manual |
| Firmware: | Not require |
| Drivers: | GSM-3 Ground Station Driver Setup |
| Interface: | USB (2.0) port |
| Flyer & Data Sheets: |
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Handheld Terminal V6+ (grey cap)
The UHF Handheld Terminal enables you to contact your devices with activated UHF communication (VERTEX PLUS, Turkey Transmitter, Drop Off) for downloading data, adjusting the collar configuration or activating the Drop Off on-site.
Please note:
If your device version is below V6, please contact support.
| Hardware Manuals: | HHT V6+ Manual, HHT V6+ Quickstart |
| Software: | GPS Plus X, VAS Handheld Updater |
| Software Manuals: | GPS Plus X Manual, Handheld Updater Manual |
| Firmware: | Handheld Terminal V6, Handheld Terminal V7 |
| Drivers: | HHT V6+ Driver |
| Interface: | USB A to USB B cable– |
| Flyer & Data Sheets: |
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Release Transmitter V6+ (red cap)
The Release Transmitter enables you to communicate with VECTRONIC Drop Offs. Release your radio-controlled Drop Offs on demand from a range of up to 500 meters.
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| Hardware Manuals: | RT V6+ Manual |
| Software: | RT Manager, VAS Handheld Updater |
| Software Manuals: | VAS Handheld Updater Manual |
| Firmware: | Release Transmitter V6, Release Transmitter V7 |
| Drivers: | RT V6+ Driver |
| Interface: | USB A to USB B cable |
| Flyer & Data Sheets: |
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Release Transmitter V5 (blue housing)
The Release Transmitter enables you to communicate with VECTRONIC Drop Offs. Release your radio-controlled Drop Offs on demand from a range of up to 500 meters.
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| Hardware Manuals: | RT V5 Manual |
| Software: | Drop Off Manager Setup |
| Software Manuals: | Drop Off Manager Manual |
| Firmware: | Release Transmitter V5 |
| Drivers: | RT V5 Driver |
| Interface: | USB A to USB B cable |
| Flyer & Data Sheets: |
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Software Solutions
INVENTA Desktop (Beta)
This desktop version of the INVENTA wildlife monitoring platform enables you to display and manage your collar data, brings offline access and direct device communication (USB, Bluetooth, RF), with support for wildlife data, motion charts, and device configuration. Read more
| Software Download: | INVENTA Desktop Setup |
| Software Manuals: | INVENTA Manuals |
GPS Plus X v10.10.10
GPS Plus X allows to manage and configure Vectronic devices to download, process, and store wildlife data. While we are transitioning to our next-generation platform INVENTA Desktop (currently in Beta), GPS Plus X remains available to ensure continuity for existing workflows. Discover the next-generation beta solution
| Software Download: | GPS Plus X Setup |
| Software Manuals: | GPS Plus X Manual |
VAS Quick Support (Team Viewer)
To request our remote support, please contact our support team in advance. Providing a detailed description of the problem with specific screenshots often leads to a fast solution, allowing you to continue your work without scheduling a remote support appointment.
Contact an expert to provide error details via mail.
| Software Download: | VAS Quick Support (Team Viewer) |
Activity Pattern for ADF Files
Activity Pattern is used to analyse activity plots, mean/median statistics, day-night rhythms, advanced rhythm analysis (Fourier/Autocorrelation), and Single Cosinor calculations based on activity data obtained from Vectronic collars.
| Software Download: | Activity Pattern Setup |
| Software Manuals: | Activity Pattern Manual |
| Flyer & Data Sheets: |
Activity Pattern – Flyer |