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USER MANUAL
January 2022 / Version 3.3.1

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  • Page 1 BATmode 2S / 2S+ USER MANUAL January 2022 / Version 3.3.1...
  • Page 2 USER MANUAL BATMODE 2S/2S+ SYSTEM GENERAL INFORMATION ON THIS USER MANUAL This manual belongs to the system BATmode 2S and BATmode 2S+. If instructions belong to both versions, the version naming is omitted hereinafter. Please read these instructions completely and carefully before taking the device into operation, it contains important instructions on commissioning, handling and operation.
  • Page 3 Ensure that nobody can stumble on installed and connected wires. Stumbling can harm persons and damage system parts. Only use accessories supplied or authorized by bat bioacoustictechnology. The use of unauthorized accessories may damage the device. Please contact our support if the BATmode system shows any damage or does not work properly.
  • Page 4 Do not expose the BATmode to any kind of humidity. Penetration of moisture can cause damage due to corrosion and short-circuiting. Avoid fast temperature variations and temperature below 0°C and above 40°C. For further questions, contact the support of bat bioacoustictechnology.
  • Page 5 This Software License Agreement for BATcontrol (hereinafter this Agreement) is a legal agreement between you i.e., the end user or customer (either an individual or a legal entity) and bat bioacoustictechnology GmbH (hereinafter bat bioacoustictechnology). The copyright of this software...
  • Page 6 You shall use the best efforts to see that any user of the Software licensed hereunder complies with all provisions and prohibitions this Agreement.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Heating Output Connector ....................7 2.1.11 Power Supply Connector ....................7 Cellular Antenna with Magnetic Base (exclusively BATmode 2S) ........... 8 Antenna Disc (exclusively BATmode 2S+) ................8 Microphone Disc GM50 (optionally) ..................9 Microphone Disc GM90 (optionally) ..................9 Tower Microphone TM10 without Reference Signal Speaker ..........
  • Page 8 TECHNICAL DATA ........................... 62 BATmode 2S/2S+ ........................62 5.1.1 Power supply ......................... 62 5.1.2 Heating output ......................62 5.1.3 SIM card slot ........................62 5.1.4 Temperature sensor input (exclusively BATmode 2S+) ..........62 5.1.5 Precipitation sensor input (exclusively BATmode 2S+) ..........62...
  • Page 9 USER MANUAL BATMODE 2S/2S+ SYSTEM 5.1.6 Operation temperature: ....................62 Cellular antenna with magnetic base (exclusively BATmode 2S) .......... 62 Antenna disc (exclusively BATmode 2S+) ................62 5.3.1 WIFI antenna ......................... 62 5.3.2 Cellular antenna ......................62 5.3.3 Temperature Sensor ...................... 63 UltraSoundGate 116Hnbm, 116Hnbm-r or 416Hnbm Avisoft Bioacoustics (optionally) ..

  • Page 10: Scope Of Delivery

    USER MANUAL BATMODE 2S/2S+ SYSTEM 1 SCOPE OF DELIVERY The scope of delivery of BATmode systems varies depending on the configuration requested by the customer. A system can be used for up to four measuring points simultaneously. BATmode 2S system:...
  • Page 11 USER MANUAL BATMODE 2S/2S+ SYSTEM BATmode 2S+ system: BATmode 2S+ main detector unit 1 - 4 UltraSoundGates 116Hnbm/116Hnbm-r or one UltraSoundGate 416Hnbm of Avisoft Bioacoustics (optionally) 1 - 4 Microphone discs or tower microphones (optionally) 4 port USB hub (optionally)

  • Page 12: Device Description

    USER MANUAL BATMODE 2S/2S+ SYSTEM 2 DEVICE DESCRIPTION 2.1 BATmode 2S/2S+ Main Detector Unit On-/Off- Mobile Service WIFI-Hotspot LED UltraSoundGate SIM-Card Switch (only BATmode 2S+) Slot Status LEDs Analog Precipitation Analog Temperature Power LED Status LED USB ports for Sensor Input...

  • Page 13: On-/Off-Switch

    USER MANUAL BATMODE 2S/2S+ SYSTEM 2.1.1 On-/Off-Switch The On-/Off-Switch allows to switch the system on or off. Table 1 lists all possible system states in dependency of the duration the switch is pressed. Table 1: System state in dependency of the duration the on-/off-switch is pressed If the system is …...

  • Page 14: Mobil Service Led

    SIM card slot as depicted on the device and in figure 1. Basically, bat bioacoustictechnology recommends the use of PIN free SIM cards, because only an inactivated PIN allows to unlock the SIM card after a reboot of the...

  • Page 15: Analog Temperature Sensor Connector (Exclusively Batmode 2S+)

    2.1.8 Analog Temperature Sensor Connector (exclusively BATmode 2S+) To acquire temperature data a temperature sensor can be connected to the BATmode 2S+ system via a mini-XLR connector (see Table 6). The BATmode 2S+ is specified for the temperature sensor integrated in the system´s antenna disc. The corresponding pin connection is presented in Table 6.

  • Page 16: Heating Output Connector

    USER MANUAL BATMODE 2S/2S+ SYSTEM 2.1.10 Heating Output Connector The BATmode can supply a microphone heating integrated in the microphone disc of bat bioacoustictechnology. The corresponding pin connection is presented in Table 8. Table 8: Pin connection of the heating output connector...

  • Page 17: Cellular Antenna With Magnetic Base (Exclusively Batmode 2S)

    USER MANUAL BATMODE 2S/2S+ SYSTEM 2.2 Cellular Antenna with Magnetic Base (exclusively BATmode 2S) Quadband antenna for cellular network connection of the BATmode 2S. Antenna Connector: SMA Figure 3: Cellular Antenna with Magnetic Base 2.3 Antenna Disc (exclusively BATmode 2S+)

  • Page 18: Microphone Disc Gm50 (Optionally)

    USER MANUAL BATMODE 2S/2S+ SYSTEM 2.4 Microphone Disc GM50 (optionally) Microphon / Heating Mounting Hole Mikrofon Capsule Connector Reference Signal Speaker Connector Reference Signal Speaker Figure 5: Front and Back View Microphone Disc GM50 The Microphone Disc GM50 can either be used with the enclosed mounting plate or with an optional tripod.

  • Page 19: Tower Microphone Tm10 Without Reference Signal Speaker

    USER MANUAL BATMODE 2S/2S+ SYSTEM Please note that microphone discs GM90 with a heating connection marked with "5V" have to be operated only via USB heating cables and not via the heating output of the BATmode. Violation may result in the destruction of the microphone heater and equipment failure and damage, as well as data loss.

  • Page 20: Ultrasoundgate Of Avisoft Bioacoustics (Optionally)

    USER MANUAL BATMODE 2S/2S+ SYSTEM 2.8 UltraSoundGate of Avisoft Bioacoustics (optionally) The BATmode system can be used with either up to four single-channel UltraSoundGates 116Hnbm, one single-channel UltraSoundGate 116Hnbm and up to three single-channel UltraSoundGates 116Hnbm-r or a four-channel UltraSoundGate 416Hnbm from Avisoft Bioacoustics to record high quality acoustic data from bat calls.

  • Page 21: Xlr-Input Connector

    USER MANUAL BATMODE 2S/2S+ SYSTEM USB 2.0 Interface XLR-Input Connectors Figure 11: UltraSoundGate 416Hnbm 2.8.1 XLR-Input Connector The 5-pin XLR-Input connectors represents the analog inputs of the recording devices UltraSoundGate 116Hnbm as well as 416Hnbm and provide power supply voltages for external preamplifiers and microphones.

  • Page 22: Port Usb Hub Ex-1163Hm From Exsys (Optionally)

    USER MANUAL BATMODE 2S/2S+ SYSTEM 2.9 4 Port USB Hub EX-1163HM from Exsys (optionally) The 4 port USB hub is used to connect several UltraSoundGates 116Hnbm/116Hnbm-r to the BATmode system. This allows to record acoustic data at several measuring points simultaneously. For more information about the USB hub, please refer to the enclosed manual of the device.

  • Page 23: Start-Up

    VESA mounting brackets. Use the VESA mounting screws to fix the device on the mounting plate. If you install the device on a DIN rail, please use the DIN rail mounting kit, which is available from bat bioacoustictechnology as accessory.

  • Page 24: Ultrasoundgate 416Hnbm (Optionally)

    Moisture can cause system failure or damage to the BATmode system. If the BATmode 2S+ system is installed at sites other than the nacelle of the wind turbines, aim the antenna disc towards a potential receiver and install it using the mounting holes.

  • Page 25: Microphone Disc Gm50/Gm90 (Optionally)

    To guarantee for optimal acoustical bat monitoring results the disc should be installed looking down to the ground as vertically as possible. The disc has to be mounted with three 3.5 mm SPAX-screws.

  • Page 26: Usb Hub (Optionally)

    To install the USB hub, use either the mounting holes in the hub housing or the enclosed DIN rail mount. bat bioacoustictechnology recommends the use of the BATbox S. This is especially designed for an easy and safe installation of the USB hub in the nacelle of wind turbines. The USB hub is fixed and grounded in the BATbox S on a DIN rail.

  • Page 27: Connecting

    Connect the cellular antenna to the cellular antenna connector of the BATmode 2S. Exclusively BATmode 2S+: Connect the antenna wires with the corresponding connectors at the BATmode 2S+ and the antenna disc. Ensure not to interchange both wires. This would cause declined signal reception levels of the...

  • Page 28: When Measuring At More Than Two Measuring Points With Ultrasoundgates 116Hnbm/116Hnbm-R

    BATmode 2S+ with the corresponding temperature sensor output of the antenna disc. 6. Exclusively BATmode 2S+: Optionally, precipitation data can be acquired by the BATmode 2S+ via the analog input or USB/RS485 or USB/422 interface. For this purpose, a precipitation sensor has to be connected to BATmode 2S+.

  • Page 29: When Measuring At Multiple Measuring Points With An Ultrasoundgate 416Hnbm

    BATmode 2S+ with the corresponding temperature sensor output of the antenna disc. 7. Exclusively BATmode 2S+: Optionally, precipitation data can be acquired by the BATmode 2S+ via the analog input or USB/RS485 or USB/RS422 interface. For this purpose, a precipitation sensor has to be connected to BATmode 2S+.
  • Page 30 BATmode 2S+ with the corresponding temperature sensor output of the antenna disc. 6. Exclusively BATmode 2S+: 7. Optionally, precipitation data can be acquired by the BATmode 2S+ via the analog input or USB/RS485 or USB/RS422 interface. For this purpose, a precipitation sensor has to be connected to BATmode 2S+.

  • Page 31: First Start-Up

    1. Insert a SIM card in the corresponding slot of the BATmode. The data plan has to include SMS and/or data transmission. Basically, bat bioacoustictechnology recommends the use of PIN free SIM cards, because only an inactivated PIN allows to unlock the SIM card after a reboot of the system automatically.

  • Page 32: Remote Access To The Batmode System

    WIFI, LAN or cellular network connections. 3.4.1 Remote Access via WIFI Connection To allow for a remote access via WIFI BATcontrol provides a WIFI hotspot (pre-configured by bat bioacoustictechnology): • SSID: Your chosen SSID (pre-configured SSID: „BATmode“) •...
  • Page 33 USER MANUAL BATMODE 2S/2S+ SYSTEM Example for Windows: The following steps have to be executed on a Windows running PC to remotely access a BATmode via WIFI: (a) Connect to the WIFI hotspot of the BATmode system (SSID and password see above).
  • Page 34 USER MANUAL BATMODE 2S/2S+ SYSTEM Example for MAC OS: The following steps have to be executed on an Apple PC to remotely access a BATmode via WIFI: (a) Connect to the WIFI hotspot of the BATmode system (SSID and password see above).

  • Page 35: Remote Access Via Lan Connection

    To change the user password please refer to bullet 6 in chapter 3.3. Remote access is possible via PCs (Windows, Linux or Mac OS operating systems), smartphones or tablets (Android, Windows phone, iOS), whereat additional programs or apps might be necessary. bat bioacoustictechnology recommends the following software tools: •...

  • Page 36: Remote Access Via Cellular Data Connection

    (ask your provider) to establish a connection. Alternatively, server based remote services can be used (bat bioacoustictechnology recommends TeamViewer, see chapter 3.4.4). However, to utilize those services, the corresponding software has to be installed on the BATmode as well as on the accessing...

  • Page 37: Remote Access And Data Download With Teamviewer

    USER MANUAL BATMODE 2S/2S+ SYSTEM 3.4.4 Remote Access and Data Download with TeamViewer Important Note: To use TeamViewer a license can be required that can be purchased from the company TeamViewer. A free version is available for private use and a first test.
  • Page 38 USER MANUAL BATMODE 2S/2S+ SYSTEM Figure 18: Setup of unattended access In the next step you can create a TeamViewer account in which you can save the access and thus access the BATmode system faster. However, this is not mandatory.
  • Page 39 USER MANUAL BATMODE 2S/2S+ SYSTEM After the installation is finished you can log in to your BATmode system from your laptop/PC by entering the ID of the BATmode system under Partner ID and clicking Connect. You will then be asked for your password.
  • Page 40 USER MANUAL BATMODE 2S/2S+ SYSTEM Figure 21: TeamViewer Remote Control Session to your BATmode System User Figure 22: File transfer from your BATmode System 10. You can end the remote session by clicking the cross on the left in the upper bar of the window.

  • Page 41: Synchronization And Download Of Batmode Recordings With A Cloud

    Internet access. For example, you can already check or evaluate the recorded data on your office computer during an ongoing bat monitoring session while the BATmode is still installed on the wind turbine and continues to record.
  • Page 42 USER MANUAL BATMODE 2S/2S+ SYSTEM Figure 24: Linking the Monitoring Directory to the Dropbox folder The recordings as well as log files are now stored in the Dropbox folder (or in a created subfolder if desired) and synchronized with the cloud provider. If you also install this client on...

  • Page 43: Batcontrol Software

    USER MANUAL BATMODE 2S/2S+ SYSTEM 4 BATCONTROL SOFTWARE 4.1 Structure Status Bar Task Bar Start-/Stop- Button Page Message Bar Figure 25: Structure of the BATcontrol software Fundamental control elements of the BATcontrol software are depicted in Figure 25 and will be described within this chapter in detail.

  • Page 44: Task Bar

    Acoustic Monitoring The Start-/Stop-Button allows for starting and stopping of the acoustical monitoring and, if you using a BATmode 2S+, also the simultaneous recording of temperature and precipitation. Settings used for the acoustic monitoring can be made on the <Monitoring> page.

  • Page 45: Message Bar

    USER MANUAL BATMODE 2S/2S+ SYSTEM takes place as soon as a telegram arrives. You can configure the telegrams with the <Com Port Console> in the <Temperature and Precipitation Sensor Settings> in the precipitation sensors. Please note the following differences between the sensors from ThiesClima (5.4110.X0.XXX) and the Biral SWS-250 sensor: •...

  • Page 46: Operation

    Up to four UltraSoundGates 116Hnbm, one UltraSoundGate 116Hnbm and up to three UltraSoundGates 116Hnbm-r or one UltraSoundGate 416Hnbm from Avisoft Bioacoustics can be used to acoustically record bat calls. The type and number of connected UltraSoundGates are displayed below the UltraSoundGate icon.
  • Page 47 Connected provider: … (Data class) Device is registered to cellular network To change temperature and precipitation sensor settings, open <Temperature and Precipitation Sensor Settings> dialog by clicking the configuration icon (BATmode 2S+ only). Figure 27: Temperature and Precipitation Sensor Settings...
  • Page 48 The serial expandable Laser Precipitation sensor (ThiesClima 5.4110.10.XXX) with temperature sensor and further optional meteorological sensors. The serial Laser Precipitation Sensor is connected via a USB/RS485 or USB/RS422 converter on the back of the BATmode 2S+. • The analog temperature sensor in the antenna disc and the serial Precipitation Sensor SWS- 250 from Biral.
  • Page 49 USER MANUAL BATMODE 2S/2S+ SYSTEM 4.2.1.2 <ID>-Box The ID of the BATmode is the individual identifier of the BATmode device. It depicts the beginning of the file name in all recorded WAV files and is sent in all status messages. Please choose an ID, which allows you to assign the files to the respective monitoring, e.g.

  • Page 50: Page: Connectivity

    USER MANUAL BATMODE 2S/2S+ SYSTEM 4.2.2 Page: Connectivity On page <Connectivity>, you can configure all settings, which are relevant to monitor the BATmode system remotely. Figure 28: Connectivity Page 4.2.2.1 <Daily Status SMS> Box The BATmode system can send daily status messages via SMS to you at a specified time. If you wish to receive the daily messages, check the box <Daily Status SMS>...
  • Page 51 USER MANUAL BATMODE 2S/2S+ SYSTEM To send a status SMS a sufficient SIM card balance or adequate mobile tariff is resumed. Furthermore, the system has to be installed in an area with sufficient mobile network coverage. Table 11: Meaning of the acronyms used in status SMS Acronym Meaning ID of the system defined with Prefix.
  • Page 52 USER MANUAL BATMODE 2S/2S+ SYSTEM Figure 29: Advanced SMS Settings Dialog The SMSC number is essential for sending a SMS. Enter the correct SMSC-number of your SIM provider in the <SMSC-Number> field. In Table 12 you will find the SMSC-numbers of selected SIM providers.
  • Page 53 USER MANUAL BATMODE 2S/2S+ SYSTEM Console. Please note that the USSD-codes for credit enquiries or for topping up the credit may differ from one mobile network provider to another. In Table 13 you will find a list of the USSD-codes of selected SIM providers for credit enquiries.
  • Page 54 USER MANUAL BATMODE 2S/2S+ SYSTEM By default, the e-mail is sent via an SMTP server of bat bioacoustictechnology (<Use default SMTP server>). The status mail can be sent with this SMTP server via port 25 as well as port 587. Please select the appropriate port in the drop-down menu <Port>.
  • Page 55 USER MANUAL BATMODE 2S/2S+ SYSTEM Table 14: SMS remote commands SMS text System response Reboot! System reboots. Shutdown! System shuts down. Caution: The system cannot be started again remotely! Send status! Status SMS is sent to predefined number. Send Mail! Status mail is sent to predefined E-Mail address.
  • Page 56 USER MANUAL BATMODE 2S/2S+ SYSTEM Send LAN-IP! The LAN IP address of the BATmode is send to the sender of the SMS. Enable Status-Mail! Enables the transmission of a daily status mail. Please consider that correct mail settings have to be inserted to use this command.
  • Page 57 USER MANUAL BATMODE 2S/2S+ SYSTEM 4.2.2.4 <myBAT> Box myBAT is a cloud-based monitoring, control and administration tool for your BATmode system. It allows you to view the status of your monitoring system and control it remotely. Furthermore, information about recorded data are imaged and can be exported to external tools. For further information and to signup visit www.mybat.bioacoustictechnology.de.
  • Page 58 Use the <Start>/<Stop> button to deactivate or activate the WIFI hotspot. The SSID as well as the password of the WIFI hotspot can be changed in the respective fields Since WIFI hotspot feature is exclusively available for BATmode 2S+, the box will be disabled by use of BATmode 2S.

  • Page 59: Page: Monitoring

    In case of absolute recording, the daily periods of time within which the recording of bat calls is active are defined by the two fields <Recording Period 1>and <Recording Period 2> (see Figure 31). If neither of both periods is checked, the acoustical monitoring is activated continuously over the whole day.
  • Page 60 Test of Microphone Sensitivity (<Daily Testsignal> - Box) To ensure a correct acoustic bat monitoring, which records all bat calls of a maximum pressure level greater than the previously in the calibration (see section 4.2.3.4) defined trigger level ("Level of Trigger Threshold"), an ultrasound signal generator is integrated in the microphone disc.
  • Page 61 <Daily Testsignal>. The playback time of the reference signal can be determined with the two spin boxes. This is independent of the determined recording periods. Nevertheless, to avoid masking of bat calls, it should not be within the recording periods.
  • Page 62 To make recorded acoustic data compatible with the evaluation software ProBat, a trigger level threshold of 37 dBSPL or 50 dBSPL must be selected. bat bioacoustictechnology recommends to set the trigger level threshold to 37 dBSPL and only use 50 dBSPL for wind turbines with a very high noise level.
  • Page 63 By using the button <Load default RECORDER settings> you can load default BMU-configuration for RECORDER software. These default BMU-configuration conforms to the settings recommended by bat bioacoustictechnology. On loading default values current settings will be discarded.
  • Page 64 By using <Set monitoring directory> you can determine the location the recorded bat call files are stored to. Default location is: “C:\BATmode\“. By using <Open Monitoring Directory> you can open the location the recorded bat call files as well as environmental data are stored. The default location is: „C:\BATmode\“.
  • Page 65 To do this, enable the daily data backup before starting the monitoring and connect a sufficiently large USB stick to the system (bat bioacoustictechnology recommends at least 128 GB). If you want to export the data during the ongoing monitoring, simply remove the stick, which contains all recorded data, and connect a new empty USB stick to the same USB port of the BATmode system.

  • Page 66: Page: Evaluation

    ±6 dB lines, the microphone or the reference signal speaker may be defective. Please contact the support of bat bioacoustictechnology. To toggle between the reference levels of different microphone channels, use the arrow buttons "<"...
  • Page 67 USER MANUAL BATMODE 2S/2S+ SYSTEM Since the file “reference.txt“ at the specified monitoring directory is evaluated to create the plot, not only data from the current acoustical monitoring are incorporated in the figure. In addition, data from past monitorings may be shown in the plot, if data was not deleted.
  • Page 68 By applying this graphical evaluation tool, you can easily assess the quality of your recorded data. Recorded noise will be distributed equally over the whole day, for instance. In contrast, bat calls will be recorded mainly in times of twilight.
  • Page 69 "<" and ">" next to the graph. 4.2.4.5 Temperature Values over Time (only relevant for BATmode 2S+) This figure shows the logged temperature values over time. Since the file “conditionlog.txt“ in the monitoring directory is evaluated to create the plot, not only data from the current monitoring are incorporated in the figure.
  • Page 70 USER MANUAL BATMODE 2S/2S+ SYSTEM Since the file “conditionlog.txt“ in the monitoring directory is evaluated to create the plot, not only data from the current monitoring are incorporated in the figure. In addition, data from past monitorings may be shown in the plot, if data was not deleted.

  • Page 71: Technical Data

    Resolution: 12 bits • Input impedance: 8 MOhm 5.1.6 Operation temperature: • 0 – 40 °C 5.2 Cellular antenna with magnetic base (exclusively BATmode 2S) • Frequency range: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz • Gain: 2 dBi • Cable length: 3 m •...

  • Page 72: Microphone

    USER MANUAL BATMODE 2S/2S+ SYSTEM 5.3.3 Temperature Sensor • Accuracy: ±0.3 °C typical • Local Sensor Accuracy (Max): : ±2.7 °C 5.4 UltraSoundGate 116Hnbm, 116Hnbm-r or 416Hnbm Avisoft Bioacoustics (optionally) • Sampling rate [kHz]: 50, 62.5, 75, 100, 125, 150, 166.6, 187.5, 214, 250, 300 •...

  • Page 73: Tower Microphone Tm10 (Optionally)

    USER MANUAL BATMODE 2S/2S+ SYSTEM 5.6.3 Testsignal Speaker • Sens Comp K Series 40KT08 • Center Frequency: 40 kHz ± 3.0 kHz • Bandwidth (-6dB): 1,5 kHz • Total Beam Angle (-6 dB): 125° typical 5.7 Tower Microphone TM10 (optionally) •...
  • Page 74 Brunngasse 1 D-90610 Winkelhaid www.bioacoustictechnology.de info@bioacoustictechnology.de +49 (0) 1522 / 1918574 © 2016 - 2022 bat bioacoustictechnology GmbH BATcontrol is based in part on the work of the Qwt project (http://qwt.sf.net) Product illustrations similar. Misprints, errors, innovations and changes reserved.

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