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Redmond, WA, 98052 USA

LIMPET SUITE PRODUCT SHEETLow Impact Minimally Percutaneous Electronic Transmitter(LIMPET) tags are widely used for cetacean tracking. LIMPET tags
were originally designed in 2006 for tracking killer whales. Since
then, LIMPET tags have tracked more than 20 species of whales
and dolphins.

Model:SPLASH10-F-333

Users deploy LIMPET tags remotely with a pneumatic rifle orcrossbow anchoring two small titanium darts into the thin outerlayer of blubber. The electronics remain external and, when
the animal surfaces to breathe, the tag transmits data to thesatellites. Typical deployment durations range from weeks toseveral months.
Wildlife Computers offers three separate LIMPET feature options: SPOT, SPLASH10, and SPLASH10-F.
Tag Type

SPOT-365

SPLASH10-333

SPLASH10-F-333

Package Details

Horizontal Movement

Behavior and Horizontal
Movement

Behavior and Highly Accurate
Horizontal Movement

Location-only satellite tag

Data-archiving, satellite
transmitting tag

All the features of theSPLASH10 plus Fastloc® GPSlocations

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Key Features and DataOptions••

Argos Doppler Locations(accurate to 250 m)
Percent-Dry Time Lines
Time-at-Temperature
Histograms••••

Life*Dimensions
Weight340 days
57 x 48 x 24 mm
57 g

Argos Doppler Locations(accurate to 250 m)
Depth & Temperature
Time-Series
Histogram and Dive
Behavior Summary
Messages
Temperature Profiles
Available with a standard
or extended range depthsensor

120 days
56 x 50 x 27 mm
69 g•••••

Fastloc GPS Locations(accurate to 20 m)
Argos Doppler Locations(accurate to 250 m)
Depth & Temperature
Time-Series
Histogram and DiveBehavior SummaryMessages
Temperature Profiles
Available with a standard
or extended range depthsensor

112 days
56 x 50 x 27 mm
69 g*Lifespan estimates may increase or decrease based on your deployment. Please contact you technical sales consultant for more information.

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This is a small representation of our available tags.
Tag features and specifications subject to change without notice.

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LIMPET Accessories
Titanium Tag Darts
Wildlife Computers offers two dart sizes—standard and short. The standard dart contains two rows of threepetals (six petals total) and is 68 mm long. The short dart contains a single row of three petals (three petals total)
and is 45 mm long. Dart design is critical for tag reliability as the design dictates the implantation shock forces.
For this reason, Wildlife Computers only warrants dart tags prior to implantation unless deployed with Wildlife
Computer darts. Both sizes are USD 200 each and we require two darts per tag for a total of USD 400.
Dart Sterilization Packages
If you plan to use a gas sterilization system, these housings can be very helpful. The packaging consists of a tube
and two urethane end-caps. When holding the “dart-tip” end-cap, the back end-cap and tubing can be removed.
This allows you to easily screw the dart directly onto the tag without handling.
DANINJECT Air Gun
Wildlife Computers supports the DANINJECT CO2 rifle for use with its LIMPET dart tags. DANINJECT, and ourexperienced clients, recommend model JM Special 25 with a 25 bar, 13 mm smooth barrel. You may needto call DANINJECT directly for this barrel option. Further information on this rifle can be found at: https://daninjectdartguns.com/product/jm-special/
Deployment Arrows
Once the shot is fired, the tag and deployment arrow are ejected. The rapid deceleration of the impact releases
the urethane clip on the arrow, separating it from the tag. The tag stays with animal and the arrow floats forrecovery and reuse. If the shot is missed and the tag remains attached to the deployment cup, the arrow andtag will likely float long enough to be retrieved. Deployment arrows are reusable for a maximum of five times
and then should be discarded (based on recommendations from Cascadia Research Collective). Both air gun
and crossbow arrows are available. Arrows are USD 75 and include a float and a deployment cup bonded inposition.
Water-soluble Tape
Water-soluble tape is included with the price of each LIMPET tag. It is optional to use. The water-soluble tapehelps with retaining the tag to the deployment cup. After the shot is fired, be aware that some of the tape
may stay on the tag but will eventually dissolve as the tag is exposed to water. See our water-soluble tape bestpractices protocol by Greg Schorr.
Deployment Cups
Should you choose not to purchase the Wildlife Computers deployment arrows, deployment cups are available
à la carte. Deployment cups are urethane cups designed to support the tag during firing. We have cups suitablefor both crossbow shafts and air gun shafts. The cost is USD 25 and we recommend at least one cup for every
three tags purchased.

To Learn More Call: +1 (425) 881-3048 or Email: tags@wildlifecomputers.com© Wildlife Computers. All rights reserved.