BAT BATmode 2S User manual

BATmode 2S / 2S+
USER MANUAL
January 2022 / Version 3.3.1

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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. The safety instructions contained within must be observed!
SYMBOLS
Important notes for the users and operators of the BATmode system are mark with the following signs:
Attention!
Instructions marked with this sign have to be complied.Neglecting any of these
instructions may harm persons or cause damage to system parts.
Important!
Advices marked with this sign concerns the correct usage of the system.
Neglecting any of these advices may cause malfunction of the system.
WASTE DISPOSAL
European Union:
Do not dispose parts or the whole BATmode system at public of community supplied disposal systems.
According to the European WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste of Electronic and Electrical
Equipment we take our devices back for recycling or proper disposal. Send them to bat
bioacoustictechnology. This service is free of charge.
Other countries:
We would like to encourage you to send us back defective devices for recycling or proper disposal. This
service is free.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
-Only use power supplies authorized or supplied by bat bioacoustictechnology.
-Avoid excessive mechanic strain on the BATmode system, especially on plugs and connectors
if cables are connected to the BATmode or the antenna and microphone disc. Strong
vibrations, shaking or dropping may damage system parts.
-Ensure a safe and stable mounting of the BATmode and the corresponding discs. Dropping can
harm persons, property or the BATmode system.
-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. Do not open system parts and try to repair damage by yourself or through
unauthorized personnel. This will cause the loss of warranty.

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APPLICATION NOTES
-Microphone capsules of microphone discs and tower microphones are sensitive to mechanical
strain. Do not touch the microphone capsules with fingers or objects and never use stickers or
any adhesives on its surface.
-Avoid the pollution of the microphone capsules by dust or dirt particles. This can clog the
protective grid and/or damage the microphone.
-Try not to expose the running BATmode system to electromagnetic fields. Since the
microphone is sensitive to those fields, interferences with the audio signal are possible.
-Ensure a sufficient air circulation around the BATmode. Overheating can cause data loss
and/or damage to the BATmode.
-Avoid interrupting power supply while the system is running. This can cause system failure
and/or data loss.
-Do not twist or bend wires, since this can damage them.
-Do not use tools (nipper, wrench …) for fixation of cable connections since this can damage
the connectors and/or the wires.
-The splash-proof discs protect electronic components against rain. Nevertheless, the
microphone has to be exposed to detect incoming sound waves. Indeed, the protective grid is
a relatively good protection against rain, but long-lasting exposure to high humidity leads to
corrosion and loss of sensitivity. Consequently, avoid exposing the discs to high humidity.
-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.

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SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR BATCONTROL
1. GENERAL
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
(hereinafter the Software) and its associated documentation (including any files, images, text
incorporated into the Software) as well as any accompanying written materials is owned by bat
bioacoustictechnology (the Owner), located at Hohe Strasse 2, 90610 Winkelhaid, Germany, and is
protected by German copyright laws and international treaties.
By installing, copying, downloading or otherwise using this Software, you agree with the Owner to be
bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement, which will govern your use of the Software. You
also agree then to bat bioacoustictechnology standard business conditions. If you do not agree to this
Agreement, do not install or use this Software. Any offence against this Agreement will be prosecuted
to the fullest extent of the law. You will be held responsible for any employees or users who receive the
Software and in turn make unauthorized copies.
Customers should carefully read the following terms and conditions before using the Software.
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to use the Software on the following terms and conditions:
You may copy the software to another disk or media, for the purpose of backup protection only in the
event of a system wide crash. Please be aware, that the Software runs only on BATmode S and
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termination, you agree to destroy all copies of the Software, and its documentation, including any
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4. OWNERSHIP
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CONTENT
1 SCOPE OF DELIVERY......................................................................................................................... 1
2 DEVICE DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................................................... 3
2.1 BATmode 2S/2S+ Main Detector Unit..................................................................................... 3
2.1.1 On-/Off-Switch ................................................................................................................ 4
2.1.2 Power LED........................................................................................................................ 4
2.1.3 Status LED........................................................................................................................ 4
2.1.4 Mobil Service LED............................................................................................................ 5
2.1.5 WIFI-Hotspot LED ............................................................................................................ 5
2.1.6 UltraSoundGates Status LEDs.......................................................................................... 5
2.1.7 SIM-Card Slot................................................................................................................... 5
2.1.8 Analog Temperature Sensor Connector (exclusively BATmode 2S+).............................. 6
2.1.9 Analog Precipitation Sensor Connector (exclusively BATmode 2S+) .............................. 6
2.1.10 Heating Output Connector.............................................................................................. 7
2.1.11 Power Supply Connector................................................................................................. 7
2.2 Cellular Antenna with Magnetic Base (exclusively BATmode 2S)........................................... 8
2.3 Antenna Disc (exclusively BATmode 2S+) ............................................................................... 8
2.4 Microphone Disc GM50 (optionally) ....................................................................................... 9
2.5 Microphone Disc GM90 (optionally) ....................................................................................... 9
2.6 Tower Microphone TM10 without Reference Signal Speaker .............................................. 10
2.7 Tower Microphone TM20 with Reference Signal Speaker.................................................... 10
2.8 UltraSoundGate of Avisoft Bioacoustics (optionally)............................................................ 11
2.8.1 XLR-Input Connector ..................................................................................................... 12
2.9 4 Port USB Hub EX-1163HM from Exsys (optionally)............................................................ 13
3 START-UP....................................................................................................................................... 14
3.1 Installation............................................................................................................................. 14
3.1.1 BATmode 2S and BATmode 2S+ Main Detector Unit.................................................... 14
3.1.2 UltraSoundGate 116Hnbm/116Hnbm-r (optional) ....................................................... 14
3.1.3 UltraSoundGate 416Hnbm (optionally)......................................................................... 15
3.1.4 Cellular Antenna with Magnetic Base (exclusively BATmode 2S)................................. 15
3.1.5 Antenna Disc (exclusively BATmode 2S+) ..................................................................... 15
3.1.6 Microphone Disc GM50/GM90 (optionally).................................................................. 16
3.1.7 Tower Microphones TM10 and TM20 (optionally) ....................................................... 16

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3.1.8 USB Hub (optionally) ..................................................................................................... 17
3.1.9 USB power plug (optionally).......................................................................................... 17
3.2 Connecting............................................................................................................................. 18
3.2.1 When measuring at one or two measuring points with UltraSoundGates
116Hnbm/116Hnbm-r................................................................................................................... 18
3.2.2 When measuring at more than two measuring points with UltraSoundGates
116Hnbm/116Hnbm-r................................................................................................................... 19
3.2.3 When measuring at multiple measuring points with an UltraSoundGate 416Hnbm ... 20
3.3 First Start-Up ......................................................................................................................... 22
3.4 Remote access to the BATmode System............................................................................... 23
3.4.1 Remote Access via WIFI Connection ............................................................................. 23
3.4.2 Remote Access via LAN Connection.............................................................................. 26
3.4.3 Remote Access via Cellular Data Connection................................................................ 27
3.4.4 Remote Access and Data Download with TeamViewer ................................................ 28
3.4.5 Synchronization and Download of BATmode recordings with a Cloud......................... 32
4 BATCONTROL SOFTWARE.............................................................................................................. 34
4.1 Structure................................................................................................................................ 34
4.1.1 Status Bar ...................................................................................................................... 34
4.1.2 Task Bar ......................................................................................................................... 35
4.1.3 Pages.............................................................................................................................. 35
4.1.4 Start-/Stop-Button......................................................................................................... 35
4.1.5 Message Bar .................................................................................................................. 36
4.2 Operation .............................................................................................................................. 37
4.2.1 Page: Welcome.............................................................................................................. 37
4.2.2 Page: Connectivity......................................................................................................... 41
4.2.3 Page: Monitoring........................................................................................................... 50
4.2.4 Page: Evaluation............................................................................................................ 57
5 TECHNICAL DATA........................................................................................................................... 62
5.1 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

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5.1.6 Operation temperature:................................................................................................ 62
5.2 Cellular antenna with magnetic base (exclusively BATmode 2S).......................................... 62
5.3 Antenna disc (exclusively BATmode 2S+).............................................................................. 62
5.3.1 WIFI antenna ................................................................................................................. 62
5.3.2 Cellular antenna ............................................................................................................ 62
5.3.3 Temperature Sensor...................................................................................................... 63
5.4 UltraSoundGate 116Hnbm, 116Hnbm-r or 416Hnbm Avisoft Bioacoustics (optionally)...... 63
5.5 Microphone disc GM50 (optionally) ..................................................................................... 63
5.5.1 Microphone................................................................................................................... 63
5.5.2 Testsignal Speaker......................................................................................................... 63
5.6 Microphone disc GM90 (optionally) ..................................................................................... 63
5.6.1 Heating unit................................................................................................................... 63
5.6.2 Microphone................................................................................................................... 63
5.6.3 Testsignal Speaker......................................................................................................... 64
5.7 Tower Microphone TM10 (optionally).................................................................................. 64
5.8 Tower Microphone TM20 (optionally).................................................................................. 64
5.8.1 Microphone................................................................................................................... 64
5.8.2 Testsignal Speaker......................................................................................................... 64

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1SCOPE 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:
-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)
-Cellular antenna with magnetic base
-Power supply (power connector cable + power supply unit or single power plug)
-1 - 5 USB cables (optionally)
-Power supply for USB hub (Chinch <-> Clamp 2 pin) (optionally)
-1 - 4 microphone cables (XLR: 5 pin <–> 5 pin) (optionally)
-Heating cable (Chinch <-> XLR: 2 pin <–> 3 pin) (optionally)
or
1 - 4 USB heating cables (USB <-> XLR: 3pin) with USB power plugs (optionally)
-VESA mounting kit
-Transportation case
-Quickstart Guide
-Microphone Calibration Certificates (optionally)

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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)
-Antenna disc
-Power supply (power connector cable + power supply unit or single power plug)
-1 - 4 microphone cables (XLR: 5 pin <–> 5 pin) (optionally)
-Heating cable (Chinch <-> XLR: 2 pin <–> 3 pin) (optionally)
or
1 - 4 USB heating cables (USB <-> XLR: 3pin) with USB power plugs (optionally)
-2 antenna cables (RP-SMA <–> RP-SMA)
-Cable for temperature sensor (mini XLR: 3 pin <–> 3 pin)
-VESA mounting kit
-Transportation case
-Quickstart Guide
-Microphone Calibration Certificates (optionally)

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USB 3.0 Ports (e.g. for
serial Precipitation
Sensor)
Figure 1: BATmode 2S/2S+ Front Panel
Figure 2: BATmode 2S/2S+ Back Panel
2DEVICE DESCRIPTION
2.1 BATmode 2S/2S+ Main Detector Unit
USB ports for
UltraSoundGates
(monitored)
On-/Off-
Switch
Power LED
Status LED
Analog Temperature
Sensor Input
(only BATmode 2S+)
SIM-Card
Slot
Analog Precipitation
Sensor Input
(only BATmode 2S+)
UltraSoundGate
Status LEDs
WIFI-Hotspot LED
(only BATmode 2S+)
Mobile Service
LED
WIFI Antenna Connector
(only BATmode 2S+)
Cellular Antenna
Connector
Heating
Output
Power
Supply
HDMI Display
Port
LAN
Connector
Kensington
Lock
WIFI
WWAN
HDMI Display
Port

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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
in the following
state…
… and the On-/Off-switch is
pressed for…
…the system
changes to the
following state
Off
less than four seconds
On
On
less than four seconds
Shutdown
On
more than six seconds
Off
In case of power failure, the BATmode system will restart automatically when power returns.
2.1.2 Power LED
The white Power LED shows the state of the BATmode. Table 2 depicts all possible states of
the Power LED.
Table 2: States of the Power LED
LED state
Description
Off
Device off
Continuously on
Device on
2.1.3 Status LED
The blue-red Status LED shows the monitoring state. Table 3 depicts all possible states of the
Status LED.
Table 3: States of the Status LED
LED state
Description
Off
BATcontrol software not started
Blue
BATcontrol software started,
monitoring off
Blue blinking
BATcontrol software started,
monitoring on
Blue-red blinking
Monitoring start not possible –
Please check calibration and
UltraSoundGates

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2.1.4 Mobil Service LED
The green Mobile Service LED shows the state of the mobile connection. Table 4 depicts all
possible states of the Mobile Service LED.
Table 4: States of the Mobile Service LED
LED state
Description
Double blinking
No SIM inserted or no mobile
service connection
Single blinking
Registered to mobile network
Continuously on
Mobile connection connected
2.1.5 WIFI-Hotspot LED
The green-red WIFI-Hotspot LED shows the state of the WIFI-Hotspot. Table 5 depicts all
possible states of the WIFI-Hotspot LED.
Table 5: States of the WIFI-Hotspot LED
LED state
Description
Off
WIFI-Hotspot off
Green
WIFI-Hotspot on
Red
Error - Please check WIFI
settings in Windows
2.1.6 UltraSoundGates Status LEDs
The green UltraSoundGate Status LEDs show the number of connected UltraSoundGates and
therefore also the number of available microphone channels.
2.1.7 SIM-Card Slot
To establish a cellular data connection and to send and receive SMS a SIM card (Mini-SIM, also often
called Classic-SIM or Standard-SIM) with an adequate SMS and data plan is required. The SIM card has
to be inserted into the 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
system automatically.

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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.
Table 6: Pin connection of the temperature sensor connector
Pin-Number
Description
1
Ground
2
Sensor output
3
Power supply
Do not use unauthorized temperature sensors und connection wires, since
this can cause system failure, damage and the loss of data.
2.1.9 Analog Precipitation Sensor Connector (exclusively BATmode 2S+)
To acquire precipitation data a precipitation sensor can be connected to the BATmode 2S+ - System
via a mini-XLR connector (see Table 7). The BATmode 2S+ is specified for the Infrared Precipitation
Sensor 5.4103.20.041 manufactured by Adolf Thies GmbH & Co. KG. It can be purchased including a
suiting connection cable from bat bioacoustictechnology. The corresponding pin connection is
presented in Table 7.
Table 7: Pin connection of the precipitation sensor connector
Pin-Number
Description
1
Ground
2
Sensor output -
3
Not connected
4
Sensor output +
Do not use unauthorized precipitation sensors und connection wires, since this
can cause system failure, damage and the loss of data.

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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
PIN
Description
Shell
Ground
Inner contact
12 - 19V DC
If the BATmode system is used for a simultaneous data acquisition at several measuring points, the
heating output can also be used to supply power to a USB hub. In this case, the heating of the
microphone discs is supplied with the USB heating cables.
Please note that microphone discs 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.
Do not use the heating output to supply microphone heating units or USB hubs
of other manufactures than bat bioacoustictechnology. The use of
unauthorized microphone discs, USB hubs and connection wires can cause
system failure, damage and the loss of data.
2.1.11 Power Supply Connector
The BATmode can be powered through a 12-19 V DC connector on the back panel (see figure 2). The
back panel DC connector is compatible with a 5.5 mm/OD (outer diameter) and 2.5 mm/ID (inner
diameter) plug, where the inner contact is +12-19 (±10%) V DC and the shell is GND. The maximum
current rating is 10 A.
Use only power supplies of bat bioacoustictechnology to power the BATmode.
The use of unauthorized power supplies und connection wires can cause system
failure, damage and the loss of data.

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Figure 4: Antenna Disc
2.2 Cellular Antenna with Magnetic Base (exclusively BATmode 2S)
Quadband antenna for cellular network connection of the BATmode 2S.
Figure 3: Cellular Antenna with Magnetic Base
2.3 Antenna Disc (exclusively BATmode 2S+)
The Antenna Disc contains a directional WIFI antenna. Since the direction of the strongest signal is
directed into the paper plane, the disc has to be installed with the illustrated connector side turned
away from a potential connection partner.
WIFI Antenna
Connector
Cellular Antenna
Connector
Temperature
Sensor Connector
Mounting Hole
Antenna
Connector: SMA

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2.4 Microphone Disc GM50 (optionally)
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. Nevertheless, calibration of the GM50 is executed with mounted mounting plate.
To connect the microphone and the reference signal speaker of the GM50 please use the Y-XLR
microphone cable.
2.5 Microphone Disc GM90 (optionally)
Figure 6: Front and Back View Microphone Disc GM90
Do not remove the windscreen foam, as this has an essential influence on the calibration of your
microphone disc.
Microphon / Heating
Connector
Reference Signal Speaker
Connector
Mounting Hole
Mikrofon Capsule
Reference Signal Speaker
Heating Connector
Mounting Hole
Microphone / Reference
Signal Speaker Connector
Microphone Capsule
Windscreen made
of Foam
Reference Signal Speaker

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Figure 8: Tower Microphone TM20 with Mounting Rod and Magnetic Base
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.
2.6 Tower Microphone TM10 without Reference Signal Speaker
The tower microphone TM10 has a diameter of 10mm and a length of 500mm. It can be fixed at any
depth from 10 to 450mm with the help of an optional magnetic base that can be moved along the
microphone.
Figure 7: Tower Microphone TM10 with Magnetic Base
2.7 Tower Microphone TM20 with Reference Signal Speaker
The tower microphone TM20 has a diameter of 20mm and a length of 60mm. For mounting, it has on
its back a M3 threaded hole. With the help of an optional mounting rod (length 400mm) and a
magnetic base, which can be moved along the mounting rod, it can be fixed in any depth from 70 to
450mm.
Microphone / Reference
Signal Speaker Connector
Microphone Connector
Magnetic Base
Magnetic Base
Mounting Rod

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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.
In contrast to the UltraSoundGate 116Hnbm-r, the UltraSoundGates 116Hnbm and 416Hnbm also
serve as hardware licensors for Avisoft Bioacoustics' RECORDER software. Since this RECORDER
software is essential for the operation of the BATmode system, at least one UltraSoundGate with
license must always be connected to the BATmode system.
For more information, please read the instruction manuals of the UltraSoundGates, which can be
downloaded from www.avisoft.com.
Figure 9: UltraSoundGate 116Hnbm
Figure 10: UltraSoundGate 116Hnbm-r
XLR-Input Connector
USB 2.0 Interface
XLR-Input Connector
USB 2.0 Interface