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Frontier Labs BAR-LT User Manual

Frontier Labs BAR-LT
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BAR-LT
Bioacoustic Audio Recorder - Long Term
User Guide
Version 1.2

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Frontier Labs BAR-LT Specifications

General IconGeneral
Frequency Response20 Hz to 20 kHz
Bit Depth24-bit
ConnectivityUSB
CompatibilityWindows, Mac
Storage Temperature-20°C to +60°C (-4°F to 140°F)

Summary

FEATURES

A MESSAGE FROM FRONTIER LABS

OVERVIEW

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR RECORDER (OUTSIDE)

Details external components like microphone inputs, power input, lock ring, and mounting slots.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR RECORDER (INSIDE)

Explains internal components like power button, light sensor, SD card slots, battery slots, desiccant bucket, and display elements.

RECOMMENDED OPERATING PROCEDURE

Outlines steps before deployment, including SD card formatting, schedule checks, battery charging, and initial setup.

MENUS

Describes how to navigate the BAR-LT's main menu and lists various menu items and their functions.

MICROPHONES

ATTACHING A MICROPHONE

Provides instructions on how to plug in and secure microphones, and check detection status.

MICROPHONE CALIBRATION

Explains the process of calibrating microphones to measure and track their sensitivity over time using a calibrator.

RECORDING SCHEDULE

OVERVIEW

Introduces recording schedules, explaining how to program start/end times, repeat periods, and settings.

PROGRAMMING THE SCHEDULE ON A COMPUTER

Guides users on using the Scheduler GUI program to create and manage recording schedules.

COPYING A NEW RECORDING SCHEDULE ONTO THE RECORDER

Details the steps to transfer a schedule file from an SD card to the recorder.

SAVING A SCHEDULE BACK ONTO THE SD CARD

Explains how to save the current recorder schedule back onto an SD card for backup or transfer.

PROGRAMMING THE SCHEDULE ON THE RECORDER

MAKING A NEW SCHEDULED RECORDING

Step-by-step instructions for setting up a new scheduled recording on the device.

VIEWING / EDITING A SCHEDULED RECORDING

How to access and modify existing scheduled recording entries.

DELETING A SCHEDULED RECORDING

Process for removing unwanted scheduled recordings from the device.

MANUAL RECORDING

CONFIGURING THE RECORDER

SETTING THE DEVICE NAME

How to assign a name to the recorder, which is used in filenames and logs.

SETTING THE TIME AND DATE

Procedure for manually setting the recorder's time and date if GPS synchronization is not available.

SETTING THE TIMEZONE

Steps to configure the local timezone for accurate timekeeping and sun-based calculations.

SETTING THE GAIN

How to adjust the signal gain for microphones on channels A and B, within the recorder's capabilities.

UTILITIES

VIEWING THE STATUS OF THE SD MEMORY CARDS

How to check the used and free space on the installed SD memory cards.

FORMATTING SD MEMORY CARDS

Instructions for formatting SD cards, which is recommended before each deployment.

VIEWING THE GPS SATELLITES

How to check the GPS status, including the number and signal strength of visible satellites.

GPS TRANSECT MODE

Explanation of the GPS transect mode for logging continuous GPS positions.

VIEWING THE FIRMWARE VERSION

How to check the current firmware version of the BAR-LT recorder.

UPGRADING THE FIRMWARE

Steps for updating the recorder's firmware to the latest version for new features and fixes.

VIEWING THE BATTERY VOLTAGE

DEFINING A CUSTOM BATTERY

How to specify custom voltage values for different battery types for accurate monitoring.

CONFIGURING FOR SOLAR POWER

Instructions for setting up the recorder to work with a solar power source, including sleep cycles.

TIPS AND TROUBLESHOOTING

DIAGNOSTIC LOG FILES

Information on accessing and interpreting diagnostic log files to troubleshoot issues.

RECORDING TIME VS SAMPLE RATE

Table showing typical recording times based on sample rate and battery count.

SD CARD SIZE VS RECORDING DURATION

Table illustrating how many hours of recording fit on various SD card sizes at different sample rates.

DISABLING WINDOWS CACHE SETTINGS

Guide on disabling Windows write-caching for removable drives to ensure data integrity.

NO GPS LOCK

Troubleshooting steps for when the recorder fails to acquire a GPS signal.

SHOWING THE INCORRECT TIME

How to resolve issues with incorrect time display, usually related to timezone settings.

INCORRECT DAWN/DUSK TIMES

Explains why dawn/dusk times might be inaccurate and how GPS location affects them.

"NO RECORDINGS SCHEDULED" WHEN THERE SHOULD BE

Reasons for the "No Recordings Scheduled" message appearing unexpectedly.

SILENT RECORDINGS

Common causes and solutions for silent recordings, primarily microphone connection issues.

CALCULATING GAIN

Formula and table for converting gain values in dB to multiplication factors.