BATmode 2S (4G LTE) for Wind Turbines

The BATmode 2S is a modular bat monitoring system specially designed for the use on wind turbines. It mainly consists of a central detector unit, one microphone including the associated UltraSoundGate analog-to-digital converter from Avisoft Bioacoustics as well as an antenna. From a simple standard monitoring in the height of the nacelle of wind turbines with only one microphone up to bat call recordings with four microphones over the entire height of a measuring mast, a wide variety of measuring tasks can be realized cost-effectively with just one monitoring system. For additional microphones you will need a Microphone Extension Kit which includes an UltraSoundGate 116Hnbm-r and one microphone. A 4-channel UltraSoundGate 116Hnbm-r is also available (please send us an email at [email protected] for more information).

Since measurements in the nacelle or tower wall of wind turbines as well as measurements on masts require completely different microphones, you can use for each measurement point the most suitable microphone. Choose between the GM50 or GM90 microphone discs specially designed for the installation in nacelles, the TM10 and TM20 for tower wall mounting or use the microphone TM20 on masts.

The system offers LTE mobile cellular network which allows you to remotely control the BATmode system and always have an eye on your system's performance. Thus, ascents to the nacelle become obsolete and costs are reduced. Furthermore, the time-consuming evaluation of the recorded data can be reduced to a minimum with the new ProBat-compatible automated call categorization and the analysis software BATscreen.

Main features

• Perfect for long-term monitoring of bat activity on wind turbines
• 7th generation Intel® i3 CPU and the Windows® 10 operating system providing a great flexibility and intuitive operation
• Internal memory of 256GB
• Up to four microphones
• Automated real time monitoring over a year without changing memory device
• Daily backup of recorded data possible via external drive
• Automatic restart after power failure
• Remote access possible via 4G LTE
• Transmission of major control commands via SMS
• Compatible with ProBat, the software tool for calculating turbine-specific curtailment algorithms
• Easy installation in the nacelle of wind turbines with the BATbox S available separately

Scope of delivery

• BATmode 2S
• Avisoft UltraSoundGate 116Hnbm USB audio interface (includes "Avisoft RECORDER" software)
• Selected microphone (GM50, GM90, TM10 or TM20) – To be specified at time of order
• Cellular antenna with magnetic base
• Connector kit for microphone (2m)
• USB connector for UltraSoundGate
• Power supply
• Quick start guide

The BATmode 2S+ with WIFI connection and integrated temperature sensor is available here.