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Sonotronics Software Downloads | Acoustic Transmitters SONOTRONICS SOFTWARE DOWNLOADS Sonotronics Software Downloads for the SUR and SURsms SUR - Windows Windows PC Downloads for the Submergible Ultrasonic Receiver (SUR) SUR - Android [BETA] Android Mobile Downloads for the Submergible Ultrasonic Receiver (SUR) - [Currently in BETA] SURsms - Windows Windows PC Downloads for the Submergible Ultrasonic Receiver SMS Box (SURsms)

Sonotronics proudly introduces this new addition to available fisheries research technologies. This rugged, inexpensive, long life unit allows for detection of fish passage within its detection area. Strings, arrays, or individual receivers can be utilized depending on the resolution of detection desired in the study. One of the main principles behind the SUR is its ability to save valuable field time, potentially reducing project costs. SUR SUBMERSIBLE ULTRASONIC RECEIVER Sonotronics proudly introduces this new addition to available fisheries research technologies. This rugged, inexpensive, long life unit allows for detection of fish passage within its detection area. Strings, arrays, or individual receivers can be utilized depending on the resolution of detection desired in the study. One of the main principles behind the SUR is its ability to save valuable field time, potentially reducing project costs. The SUR brings new features and options to the marketplace aiding in the continued development of fisheries research technologies. Features 1. Frequency scanning – large numbers of unique transmitters 2. Ability to detect transmitters also used in manual tracking 3. Backwards compatibility with all Sonotronics transmitters 4. Ability to determine presence of data in the SUR without retrieving the receiver – “ping and response” 5. Ability to interface with a variety of communication systems: cellular and wireless 6. Long battery life: 8 months with typical configuration 7. Saves valuable time in the field reducing manual tracking hours The SUR is simply moored using the eye bolt on the bottom. Its natural buoyancy will keep the unit upright in the water column. Transmitters within the units detection area will be logged to the on board memory along with date and time. The SUR can be interrogated remotely for the presence of data, allowing it to be left alone with no data hits. Data is then downloaded via the serial port. The SUR is a stand-alone submersed unit which allows for detection and logging of the same transmitters used in manual tracking, including any Sonotronics past or present transmitters. The SUR is a scanning receiver allowing for transmitters on different frequencies to be logged, also allowing exclusive channels for specialty transmitters. The SUR is designed to interface with a variety of communication systems allowing for greater system flexibility and reduce field time. The CUB cellular uplink buoy allows for real time cell phone communication upon animal passage. Radio uplink buoys are now available allowing for remote data download and configuration. 900MHz and 2.4GHz (internationally approved) bands are available. SURsoft Free software for communications with the SUR’s – SURsoft. SURsoft can be used to set time and date, download data, program frequency scanning maps, and many other options. SURsoft now includes a data processing module (As shown on the figure). The data processing center can be used to process and examine the data obtained from SUR’s, saving valuable time in sorting data. Features include examining data by transmitter, processing telemetry data, and viewing a graphic display of activity at an SUR. The SUR’s available ping and response transponding allows researchers to “ping down” to the SUR on a separate frequency, asking it to “ping up” its status, which can be detected with a manual tracking receiver. The SUR transmits a ping sequence related to the presence/absence of data in its flash memory. On many projects, this can save field time as the units do not need to be retrieved to determine data presence. Accessories, Options, Ordering SUR-3BT : This is a stand- alone device consisting of a battery system, microprocessor, 2Mb of flash memory, real time clock, hydrophone, ultrasonic receiver, and Bluetooth connectivity for wireless, high- speed downloads and configuration. SIT-01 : This is the SUR Interrogator Transmitter. This a 60kHz transmitter with a specific pulse rate used to interrogate SUR’s for the presence of data. Only one SIT is needed to service multiple SUR’s. SURBAT : This is a replacement battery for an SUR Links: Datasheets SUR SURsoft SUR-3BT Manuals SUR Software Downloads VIDEOS

Founded in 1971, Sonotronics is THE Pioneer in Acoustic Telemetry for Animal tracking. Providing Ultrasonic Transmitters, Receivers and Hydrophones for Tracking Animals and Equipment underwater. Active Tracking Sonotronics, Inc is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art ultrasonic transmitters, receivers, and hydrophones for tracking animals and equipment underwater. Our products are designed to meet the highest standards of performance and reliability, ensuring accurate and efficient animal tracking. More Info Passive Tracking Explore some of our featured projects where our acoustic telemetry solutions have played a pivotal role in advancing research and conservation efforts. From tracking marine mammals to monitoring underwater equipment, our technology has been instrumental in various scientific studies and environmental projects. More Info Equipment Tracking Acoustic equipment tracking is a crucial aspect of marine research and exploration. With our advanced technology and expertise, we provide reliable and accurate tracking solutions for your equipment. Trust us to help you achieve your underwater research goals. More Info *NEW* PT KIT ANNOUNCEMENTS What's New! MODULE ONLY GENERATORS (MO) Scholarship The Don L Brumbaugh Memorial Equipment Scholarship Join our mailing list Email* Subscribe I want to subscribe to your mailing list. ABOUT SONOTRONICS, INC Founded in 1971, Sonotronics is THE Pioneer in Acoustic Telemetry for Animal tracking. Providing Ultrasonic Transmitters, Receivers and Hydrophones for Tracking Animals and Equipment underwater. Sonotronics products are used around the world in every ocean, and in rivers, lakes, and reservoirs. Sonotronics is a lead manufacturer of acoustic transmitters and acoustic receivers. We strive to provide excellent service to our customers while working together to make a difference in the world we share. How Sonotronics and our Customers are Making a Difference in the World we Share…* Learn More

Sonotronics product tips highlighting surgery on a Colorado River Trout as well as external acoustic transmitter attachment. TIPS FOR USING SONOTRONICS PRODUCTS Trout Surgery These pictures show biologist Kara Hilwig, with USGS, during surgery on a Colorado River trout. Attachment of CHP-87-S Transmitter to Diamond Back Terrapin Pictures submitted by Matt Draud, Long Island University

The Sonotronics EMT-AR “Accelerometer Transmitter” is designed to provide information pertaining to movement of any animal or target tagged with the transmitter. The EMT-AR contains an onboard 2 dimensional accelerometer. When movement (acceleration) is detected on either axis, the quantity and direction of the acceleration is processed and one of many different possible output algorithms are utilized. EMT-AR ACCELEROMETER BASED ACOUSTIC TRANSMITTER The Sonotronics EMT-AR “Accelerometer Transmitter” is designed to provide information pertaining to movement of any animal or target tagged with the transmitter. The EMT-AR contains an onboard 2 dimensional accelerometer. When movement (acceleration) is detected on either axis, the quantity and direction of the acceleration is processed and one of many different possible output algorithms are utilized. Links: EMT-AR Datasheet EMT-AR Manual VIDEOS

The DH-4 provides the greatest range and precision in locating transmitters from 30kHz to 100kHz. The parabolic reflector provide 16db of gain over a comparable omnidirectional hydrophone, and yields a calculated DI of nearly 25db, reducing the effect of environmental noise. The DH-4 is the primary hydrophone for manual/active tracking. MODEL DH-4 DIRECTIONAL HYDROPHONE The DH-4 provides the greatest range and precision in locating transmitters from 30kHz to 100kHz. The parabolic reflector provide 16db of gain over a comparable omnidirectional hydrophone, and yields a calculated DI of nearly 25db, reducing the effect of environmental noise. The DH-4 is the primary hydrophone for manual/active tracking. Sensitivity: -84 dBV ref 1 uBar (-184dBV ref 1 uPascal). Beam Width: +/-6 degrees at half power points. Shaft Length: User supplies mounting shaft. (1 inch PVC) Output: BNC connector. Cable: Replaceable 10’ RG-58 C/U. Links: DH-4 Manual VIDEOS

Sonotronics, Inc. offers an Under Water Diver Receiver that allows a diver to approach an object or animal marked with an acoustic transmitter. UDR UNDERWATER DIVER RECEIVER Relocation of a Marked Site Low Visibility Equipment Relocation Sonotronics, Inc. offers an Under Water Diver Receiver that allows a diver to approach an object or animal marked with an ultrasonic pinger*. The UDR can achieve ranges exceeding 1km, while still allowing relocation in zero visibility. The UDR comes with waterproof headphones and has variable gain control to maintain good signal strength and directionality during approach of the target, as well as volume control and a backlit display. The UDR is user programmable for frequency and gain ranges. *The UDR has been used in field research for locating pingers manufactured by SONOTRONICS as well as others. Specifications Length : (From Display to outer rim) 16cm Width : (At outer rim) 11cm Height : (Bottom of Handle to top of unit) 20cm Weight (Air) : UDR: 900g, Headphones: 415g Sensitivity : 20uV, (S+N)/N = 30dB Frequencies : 30 to 90 kHz Controls : Gain control, volume control, frequency control. User can preprogram the unit before the dive for a variety of applications. Autonomy : 8 hour battery life on fresh recharge Accessories Bonephone Optional Bonephone headphone piece can be used in applications where a wetsuit hood is worn, with the earpiece inserted into the hood next to the ear. This can be useful in cold water and high noise environments. When ordering, the Bonephone can be requested as a replacement to the standard headphones, or can be ordered as an additional accessory. Links: UDR Datasheet UDR Manual VIDEOS

Sonotronics’ depth telemetry transmitters transmit their depth by varying the pulse interval time between pings. For example, a tag at 0psi at the surface may have an interval time of 650ms, and a full scale pressure of 100psi with a corresponding interval time of 2050ms. Depth transmitters come in 50, 100, 200, 300, and 500psi models. The accuracy of these transmitters is +/- 2% of full scale. DT AND IBDT TRANSMITTERS – DEPTH TELEMETRY Sonotronics’ depth telemetry transmitters transmit their depth by varying the pulse interval time between pings. For example, a tag at 0psi at the surface may have an interval time of 650ms, and a full scale pressure of 100psi with a corresponding interval time of 2050ms. Depth transmitters come in 50, 100, 200, 300, and 500psi models. The accuracy of these transmitters is +/- 2% of full scale. Depth Telemetry Transmitters IBDT: Range up to 1km+ DT-97: Range up to 3km+ Links: VIDEOS

Frequently Asked Questions | How do I uniquely identify Sonotronics’ transmitters? | What are the source levels for Sonotronics’ transmitters? | What range should I expect when manual tracking? FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How do I uniquely identify Sonotronics’ transmitters? Sonotronics uses multiple methods to identify its transmitters. First, the combination of Pulse Interval (PI) and frequency uniquely defines a particular transmitter. Given the availability of over 25 different frequencies, and the allowing 10mS spacing to allow unique intervals from 870mS to 1500mS, this allows for over 1500 simple combinations, and custom intervals and frequencies are available to allow for more than double this amount. In addition, Sonotronics transmitters employ a unique aural code that sounds as a distinct pattern of pings when listening via a receivers’ speaker or headphone. This feature is similar in concept to the use of Morse code in radio communications, allowing for detection and identification under adverse conditions or at extreme ranges. What are the source levels for Sonotronics’ transmitters? Because source level is only a portion of information necessary to evaluate the performance of an acoustic system, Sonotronics quotes achievable ranges rather than source level in most publications. The combination of very narrow band receivers (500Hz total) and directional hydrophones provide for excellent detection ranges with even modest power transmitters. An expression used to predict range is: NL-DI = SL-TL, where NL is the noise level, and is bandwidth dependant, DI is the directivity index of the hydrophone, TL is the transmission loss between transmitter and hydrophone due to range and absorption, and SL is the source level of the transmitter: range is inferred by the distance component of TL. Note that NL is a function of bandwidth (10*logBW) – the difference between an SUR with a bandwidth of 500Hz and a receiver with a 6000Hz bandwidth is over 10db, With that said, the normal source levels (ref 1uPascal @ 1m) of Sonotronics' transmitters are as follows: PT-1 128-132db PT-2,3; IBT96-1,2 134-136db CT-82-2, CT-05-36, EMT-01-1 142-144db CHP87, DT97, EMT01-2 146-149db EMT-01-3 161-167db What detection range should I expect from my SUR? As mentioned in the FAQ above, this depends on several factors, including the losses in between transmitter and receiver, and the transmitter source level. Some real life examples follow: St. Claire River Near Detroit, MI. 6/23/2005: SUR deployed in 5 feet of water near the shore, depth increases to 50m, CT-05 suspended at 1m. Reliable detections at 400m. Lake Pleasant at Cave Creek, AZ: CHP transmitters detected regularly between 400m and 500m with an array of 6 SUR's. What range should I expect when manual tracking? Ranges stated in the Product Guide (up to 1km, up to 3km, etc.) are stated for manual tracking, using a narrow band receiver such as USR-96 and USR-08, and a directional hydrophone such as the DH-4, under ‘reasonable conditions’. These include calm sea states, and waters favorable to acoustic propagation. A few factors that reduce range include: Shallow environments - Environments in less than 10m of water can reduce the range you can achieve from acoustic transmitters. For example, transmitters with a range of up to 3km were detected at around 500m in 3m depth water. Temperature or Salinity stratified environments - When there is a temperature or salinity gradient in the water column where a transmitter is located, there is an effect called ray bending that occurs. Because the speed of sound in water is a function of temperature and salinity, you can end up with "layers" in which the speed of sound is different. Due to Snell's law, the sound signal is bent at the interface between each layer. The end result of this is that sound can be warped downward, reducing range. Additionally, a thermocline (distinct division between two temperature layers) may reduce ranges significantly: under extreme cases, sound may not reach the surface at all. One technique to overcome this is the use of an omnidirectional hydrophone (such as a TH-2) with a long cable to penetrate the thermocline. What is the difference between ultrasonic (acoustic) transmitters and radio transmitters, and when do you use each? Ultrasonic (acoustic) transmitters emit high frequency sound which propagates mechanically, while radio transmitters emit electromagnetic energy. Generally acoustic transmitters are preferred in deep (>5m) and/or conductive waters. Radio transmitters are preferred in shallow water, especially ‘babbling’ waters. What size transmitter should I use on the animals in my study? Common rule of thumb is the weight of the transmitter measured in water should not exceed 1.25% of the weight of the animal measured in air. In other words, taking the published “water-weight” of a transmitter, then multiplying by 80, will indicate the smallest weight animal to be tagged. Do you have any citations to support this data? Please reference the following for supporting data, and for general information: THE LIMITATIOINS OF FISH TRACKING SYSTEMS: ACOUSTIC AND SATELLITE TECHNIQUES . By 1. G. Priede, NOAA Technical Memorandum, published May 1986 D.L. BRUMBAUGH: AFS PRESENTATION ON ACOUSTIC TRACKING SYSTEMS. By D. L. Brumbaugh FISHERIES TECHNIQUES , edited by Larry Nielsen and David Johnson, available from American Fisheries Society

Coded transmitters generate a unique aural sequence, as well as unique combinations of frequency and ping interval allowing detection by both passive and active receivers. The CT series of transmitters offer an excellent value with a choice of long life, good range, and small size. CT CODED TRANSMITTERS Coded transmitters generate a unique aural sequence, as well as unique combinations of frequency and ping interval allowing detection by both passive and active receivers. The CT series of transmitters offer an excellent value with a choice of long life, good range, and small size. Coded Transmitters Notes Range is typical under good conditions, using a Sonotronics active receiver and directional hydrophone. Autonomy based on a ping rate of once per second. Extend lifetimes are available by cycling the transmitters, please contact Sonotronics for more details -E is the extension denoting external mount, -I denotes internal implant. Please specify internal or external when ordering transmitters. Links: CT Data Sheet VIDEOS

Sonotronics proudly introduces the picoTag family. They represents the smallest acoustic transmitters in the Sonotronics product line, beginning at .6g in weight in water. These tiny transmitters will allow researchers to gain valuable information on small species never possible before. PT SERIES SUBMINIATURE TRANSMITTERS Range 300m – 750m+ Sonotronics proudly introduces the picoTag family. They represents the smallest acoustic transmitters in the Sonotronics product line, beginning at .6g in weight in water. These tiny transmitters will allow researchers to gain valuable information on small species never possible before. The PicoTags come standard in bullet shaped packaged shown in the photo. This packaging is more commonly used for internal implant or in cases where gluing the transmitter is appropriate. Slightly elongated packages are available that can contain small drill holes for external mount. Packaging changes result in changes in the weight and dimension specifications. Note that quoted ranges are when manual tracking. Notes The typical rule of thumb is to use transmitters that have a weight in water that is 1.5 – 2% of the fish weight in air. Weight in O2 (air) is put only as additional reference. -E is the extension denoting external mount, -I denotes internal implant. You must specify internal or external when ordering transmitters. Links: VIDEOS

The USR-23 is an active tracking receiver with new features to locate ultrasonic transmitters manufactured by SONOTRONICS, Vemco or Lotek Wireless. USR-23 ULTRASONIC RECEIVER The USR-23 is an active tracking receiver with new features to locate ultrasonic transmitters manufactured by SONOTRONICS, Vemco or Lotek Wireless. USR-23 Features Include: Digital display Waterproof Pelican Case (1150) Internal detection audio alarm Compatible with passive data loggers Optional dual hydrophone input Optional GPS input with position logging ACT and Rcode decoding (thus being able to locate ultrasonic transmitters manufactured by SONOTRONICS, Vemco or Lotek Wireless.) Compatible with SURsoft data analysis tool for SONOTRONICS logging receivers. Links: USR-23 Manual USRsoft software VIDEOS