The BatCounter is an electronic device developed to use in field applications for counting bats, birds or other small animals passing through its rectangular or square shaped aluminium frame.
The aluminium frame of the BatCounter has had a black anodized surface treatment that protects the BatCounter in the outdoor making it a rugged and reliable partner.
When using the BatCounter for less than two days, you can rely on electrical power via the 8 AA batteries that are in the box. To enable longer runs, hook the BatCounter up to an external battery of 12V using the external power cable that is included.
The BatCounter detects and counts the different passings of bats and stores all the information on the SD Card. Not only will the collected data be available on the SD Card, external communication of this data is possible. Reports stating results and default information can be send by email and or SMS text messages at set intervals. This additional feature will provide you with results without the need to be physically present at the site and it will give the reassurance that the system is operating smoothly on a constant basis.
Simultaneously with detecting bats passing through its frame, the BatCounter is able to trigger your DSLR camera (Nikon or Canon) using an external cable or through infrared signal. The camera cable is not included but can be ordered separately. Mail us for the possibilities.
What’s in the box
1 Apodemus BatCounter
1 Carrying strap
1 12V power cable
1 Antenna
8 AA batteries
1 SD Card
4 M6 eye bolts
1 Manual
Prefer to rent a BatCounter?
Need a BatCounter for a limited period of time, or are you interested in giving one of our BatCounters a try? No problem! Apodemus offers you the option to rent a BatCounter by the week or by the month.
The rental fees for either the Large BatCounter or the Small BatCounter are:
Per week: €305 (Including VAT, does not include shipping)
Per month: €1085 (Including VAT, does not include shipping)
Interested in renting a Small BatCounter or Large BatCounter or would you like to know more about renting a BatCounter? Feel free to contact us via rent.equipment@apodemus.eu.
Technical specifications
Detection Technique:
32 modulated infrared barrier beams detecting direction
Minimum detection size:
≥ 25 mm
Frame Size/Weight:
80x39x7 cm, 2800 g
Active detection area:
76x35 cm
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. However, the camera cable is not included as standard.Other brands on request.
You can also take a look at our rentalpage for some more of our other rental products.
€2,915.00
The BatCounter is an electronic device developed to use in field applications for counting bats, birds or other small animals passing through its rectangular or square shaped aluminium frame.
The aluminium frame of the BatCounter has had a black anodized surface treatment that protects the BatCounter in the outdoor making it a rugged and reliable partner.
When using the BatCounter for less than two days, you can rely on electrical power via the 8 AA batteries that are in the box. To enable longer runs, hook the BatCounter up to an external battery of 12V using the external power cable that is included.
The BatCounter detects and counts the different passings of bats and stores all the information on the SD Card. Not only will the collected data be available on the SD Card, external communication of this data is possible. Reports stating results and default information can be send by email and or SMS text messages at set intervals. This additional feature will provide you with results without the need to be physically present at the site and it will give the reassurance that the system is operating smoothly on a constant basis.
Simultaneously with detecting bats passing through its frame, the BatCounter is able to trigger your DSLR camera (Nikon or Canon) using an external cable or through infrared signal. The camera cable is not included but can be ordered separately. Mail us for the possibilities.
What’s in the box
1 Apodemus BatCounter
1 Carrying strap
1 12V power cable
1 Antenna
8 AA batteries
1 SD Card
4 M6 eye bolts
2 Tree mount plates
Prefer to rent a BatCounter?
Need a BatCounter for a limited period of time, or are you interested in giving one of our BatCounters a try? No problem! Apodemus offers you the option to rent a BatCounter by the week or by the month.
The rental fees for either the Large BatCounter or the Small BatCounter are:
Per week: €305 (Including VAT, does not include shipping)
Per month: €1085 (Including VAT, does not include shipping)
Interested in renting a Small BatCounter or Large BatCounter or would you like to know more about renting a BatCounter? Feel free to contact us via rent.equipment@apodemus.eu.
Technical specifications
Detection Technique:
32 modulated infrared barrier beams detecting direction
Minimum detection size:
≥ 25 mm
Frame Size/Weight:
40x39x7 cm, 2200 g
Active detection area:
36x35 cm
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. However, the camera cable is not included as standard.Other brands on request.
You can also take a look at our rentalpage for some more of our other rental products.
€2,915.00
In principle, the eight AA batteries in de 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 110/ 220-volt electricity network.
The BatCounter Powerkit comes with
1 BatCounter External Power adapter 110V/ 220V
1 AC Plug mix (4 pieces)
1 BatCounter External Power Cable
€90.75
Camera cable to connect your BatCounter to your camera. This is a standard cable. If desired, you can choose the right adapter that will be suitable for your camera.
The cable has a length of 5 meters.
Look in the overview below which adapter is suitable for your camera.
If your camera or adapter is not listed, please contact us at info@apodemus.eu.
Adaptor Canon E3
Suitable for:
CANON Digital Rebel X, XT, XTi, XSi, Xi, T1i, T2i, T3i
CANON EOS 550D, EOS 300, EOS 300V, EOS 50E, EOS 50, EOS 33, 30
Pentax K110D, K100D, Gx-1L
Pentax *ist D, DS, DS2, DL, DL2
Hasselblad H, H1, H2, H2D
Contax 645, Nl, Nx, N, Digital
Samsung GX-20
Adaptor Canon N3
Suitable for:
CANON EOS D30, D60, 10D, 20D, 30D, 40D, 50D
CANON EOS 5D, 7D, 5D mark II, 1D,EOS 1Ds, EOS 1D MarkII, EOS 1Ds MarkII, EOS 1D MarkIII, EOS 1Ds MarkIII
Adaptor Nikon 10p
Suitable for:
Digital SLR
Nikon D1, D1h, D1x, D2, D2H, D2Hs, D2X, D3, D3X, D100, D200, D300, D700
KODAK DCS Pro 14n DCS620
FUJI S3 Pro, S5 Pro
Film SLR
Nikon F6, F5, F100, F90, F90x, N90, N90x
Adaptor Nikon DC2
Suitable for:
Nikon D90, D600, D610, D750, D3100, D3200, D5000, D5100, D5200, D5500, D7000
Adaptor Sony S1
Suitable for:
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100, A200, A300, A350, A450, A500, A550, A700, A850, A900, A580, A560, A55
Minolta Maxxum/Dynax/AF 7D, 5D
Minolta Maxxum/Dynax/AF 9, 7, 5, 4, 3
Minolta Maxxum/Dynax/AF 807si, 800si, 700si, 600si, 505si, 500si, Sweet, Sweets
Minolta Maxxum/Dynax/AF 9000, 7000, 5000
Minolta DiMAGE 7Hi, 7i, 7, 5, A1, A2, A200
Adaptor Sony S2
Suitable for:
Sony A7, A7r, A7S, A7II, A7R II
Sony NEX-3NL
Sony A6300, A6000, A5100, A5000, A3000, A58
Sony RX100M2 (RX100II), RX100M3 (RX100III)
Sony HX50, HX60, HX400, HX300
Adaptor Olympus CB1
Suitable for:
Olympus E-5, E-3, E-30, E-20, E-10, E-1,E-20N,E300,E100RS
Olympus C8080,C7070,C5060,C2500L
Adaptor Olympus UC1
Suitable for:
Olympus E-400, E-410, E-420, E-510, E-520, E-30, E-620, E-450, E-P1, E-4XX SERIES
Olympus SP-510UZ, SP-550UZ, SP-560UZ, SP-565UZ, SP-570UZ(no bulb photography)
€60.95
Are you using the BatLure or BatCounter? Mains power is not available at every location. Apodemus has developed the Solar Powerkit 60Wp especially to meet this need: a source of electricity that works anytime, anywhere where there is sun.
Benefits of the Solar Powerkit 60Wp
No mains power required
On average, the Solar Powerkit provides enough power to run the BatLure for 4 hours a day – the actual duration depends on the season, the amount of sunlight and the type of sounds you play. It will even keep the BatCounter going all day (24 hours)
Built-in timer: allows you to play sounds (for the BatLure) whenever needed
The BatLure can be permanently mounted in the cabinet
The Solar Powerkit 60Wp comes with
1 Installation box
1 Solar panel
Mounting hardware to install one BatLure
1 Bushing for a cable to connect the device
2 Keys
Spare fuse
Technical specifications
Dimensions and weight installation box:
43x33x20 cm, 11,5 kg (15,5 kg at 24Ah)
Water resistance installation box:
IP66, splash-proof
Dimensions and weight solar panel:
67x53x3 cm, 5100 g
Battery charging time:
3 to 4 hours in full sun
BatLure playback time without sunlight:
40 hours with 1 battery (80 hours with 2 batteries). The BatCounter is continuously active
Voltage:
12V
Capacity:
12Ah (optional: 24Ah)
Solar panel:
60Wp
Standard length of solar cable:
3 m (including MC-4 connectors)
Provided with a waterproof connector for our external speaker
Programmable to switch on based on sunrise/sunset time, manually or always on
Equipped with programmable charging controller (note: separate cable and software required, cost approximately €20)
Please note: This product is not supplied with an External Speaker, the BatLure or BatCounter.
Additional options:
Second battery
Adjustable supports for the solar panel
Please contact us regarding additional options.
Need support with assembly or settings, or have specific requirements?
We can arrange remote support for you when purchasing or renting a Solar Powerkit 60Wp. Please contact us via info@apodemus.eu.
If you have specific requirements regarding the Solar Powerkit 60Wp, please let us know. We can adapt the device to all circumstances. We can also calculate the expected output for you in the case of non-ideal solar or mounting conditions.
Prefer to rent a Solar Powerkit 60Wp?
If you would like to rent a Solar Powerkit 60Wp or you would like more information about Solar Powerkit 60Wp rentals, take a look at our rentalpage.
You can also take a look at our rentalpage for some more of our other rental products.
€1,141.95