DSI F40-TT Technical Note

TECHNICAL NOTE

Configuring the F40-TT transmitter in Dataquest A.R.T.

The F40-TT was formally added as a transmitter model in Dataquest A.R.T. v4.1; however,
Dataquest A.R.T. v4.0 and earlier versions can be used with a custom configuration.
Additionally, as of June 2008, the F40-TT is being calibrated over an extended temperature
range (22-41ºC) to provide accurate measurements of tail temperature. This document
outlines the steps used to configure the F40-TT transmitter including the adjustments in the
software that are required to accommodate the extended temperature range.

Important! The following steps are required in A.R.T. version 4.1 and earlier to ensure
the accuracy of temperature measurements even if the F40-TT device is not being
used over the extended temperature range. This document is a supplement to the

configuration information found in the Dataquest A.R.T. user manual.

No changes in the software configuration are required for A.R.T. v4.2.

Dataquest ART version 4.1

1. In Dataquest A.R.T. Acquisition, go to Hardware|Configuration

2. Highlight the receiver in which the F40-TT will be used, right-click and choose “New

Transmitter”.

3. Select the model name ‘TL11M3-F40-TT’ from the list of transmitters and enter the

device’s unique serial number and select Next>

4. Select the species and create a unique Animal ID name, select Finish>

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5. The next window prompts for the calibration values to be entered. Before doing so, go

Critical step

to the Advanced Tab and adjust the temperature values to 23, 31, 39 as shown:

6. Optionally, the calibration values can be entered here or you may revert back to the
Calibrations tab.

7. Enter the calibration values found on the sterile package and select OK.

New calibration
temperatures from
the previous step
appear here

Note: The calibration values
shown are examples. Use

those found on each device’s

sterile package.

8. Repeat steps 5-7 for channel 2.

9. Enter the battery voltage levels and calibrations found on the sterile package and select
OK.