Backpack Electrofishing Systems
ELECTROFISHING SYSTEMS, LLC Reliability Simplicity Service Backpack Electrofishing Systems Dependable, Efficient Equipment from ETS Electrofishing Systems Lightweight, easy-to-operate design, effective over a wide range of water conductivities ETS Electrofishing Systems has provided quality backpack, boat, and stream barge electrofishing systems to federal, state, and private agencies for over 25 years. We offer customized equipment with short lead times at the most competitive prices in the industry. More than 600 of our systems are in service in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Australia, including our serial no. 001 backpack. ETS control boxes are fully and quickly repairable. We offer a RUSH REPAIR OPTION at no added cost. Our Backpack Systems were developed with technical support from the University of Wisconsin, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and many other federal and state agencies. Our backpacks are trusted, highly effective performers. They are the lightest available from a U.S. manufacturer by at least five pounds, and employ a straightforward design that requires no wading through menus to use. ETS Electrofishing Systems manufactures four portable, 12 volt batterypowered single- and two-channel backpack systems. All systems are customizable to meet your agency’s needs. See detailed specifications and descriptions of our backpack equipment below. All systems include a limited, one-year parts and labor warranty. ETS ELECTROFISHING BACKPACK SYSTEMS ABP Backpack Series ABP-3™ ABP-2™ Single-channel system Two-channel system with LCD metering for with LCD metering generalized fish capture engineered specifically for lamprey and ammocete capture Badger Backpack Series Badger 1 Badger 2 Single-channel system Two-channel system with same performance with same performance as ABP-3 system as ABP-2 system without metering at a without metering at a reduced cost reduced cost ETS Electrofishing Systems ▪ 1240 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703 ▪ ets@etselectrofishing.com ▪ 608.661.0599 ▪ etselectrofishing.com ABP BACKPACK SERIES Advanced 12V battery-powered single-channel or two-channel backpack electrofishing systems Portable and lightweight with LCD metering Specifications Weight with 12 amp-hr standard 12 V lithium battery Weight with 12 amp-hr standard 12 V lead-acid battery Weight with 18 amp-hr standard 12 V lead-acid battery Capacitive pulsed-DC output, average power Peak voltage (continuously adjustable) Peak current Pulse energy capability Conductivity range Channel Specifications RATE (continuously variable) Resolution Accuracy DUTY cycle (continuously variable) Resolution Accuracy ABP-3 ABP-2 16 lbs (7.3 kg) 16.5 lbs (7.5 kg) 21 lbs ( 9.5 kg) 21.5 lbs ( 9.8 kg) 25 lbs (11.3 kg) 25.5 lbs (11.6 kg) 200 watts—high pulse-discharge energy Up to 600 volts Up to 10 amps 30 Joules 50 – 1400 µS/cm ABP-3 ABP-2 (Channel 1) ABP-2 (Channel 2) 1 - 1,000 pps 1 – 9.5 pps 10 - 1,000 pps 1.0 pps 0.1 pps 1.0 pps ± 5% ± 5% ± 5% 1 - 50% 1% ± 2% absolute Features and Options ABP-3 – single-channel system for generalized fish capture Standard pulse wave train – available QUADRAPULSE™ option for special applications including sensitive trout electrofishing – reduces battery drain and greatly reduces narcosis time – see full description on last page ABP-2 – two-channel system engineered specifically for lamprey programs Two independently controlled rate and duty cycle channels instantly accessible by two separate thumb switches on the anode pole – Channel 1 has selectable standard or bursted pulse wave trains developed by the USFWS for optimal dislodging of ammocetes—channel 2 has standard pulse wave train for stunning ammocetes, lamprey, or fish Light open-frame design minimizes weight fatigue in the field – Lightest weight USA-manufactured unit available Continuously settable direct-dial controls permit quick parameter changes and viewing of output voltage, current, and battery voltage – No wading through computer-style menus and buttons to set up or view parameters Continually variable channel rate, capable of producing new experimental high frequency pulse rates Separate optional elapsed time display Uses readily-available, standard single 12 volt sealed lead acid battery, 12 or 18 amp-hr lead acid or 12 amp-hr lithium Battery externally accessible to permit rapid field changing – Battery terminals electrically isolated from output Non electrically-conductive enclosure, backpack frame, and battery support bracket Automatic output voltage control compensates instantly for variations in water conductivity and user changes in pulse rate and duty cycle Output voltage LED monitor – Front panel LED intensifies with increased output voltage and duty cycle, flashing with every pulse at very slow pulse rates to verify delivery of high-voltage pulses to output connectors Electrically isolated output and tilt detectors (approx. 60) with fast electronic shut-down for user protection – Additional water immersion detector shutdown for “vertical falls” in water where user does not bend over far enough to activate tilt Digital LCD display that meters peak output current, peak output voltage (rather than average values), or battery voltage (selectable by three-position panel switch) Built-in or remote resettable LCD timer option to accumulate actual shocking time in minutes and seconds or all seconds (hour/hundredths of hour also available) – Timer display is separate from metering display so both time and voltage or current are immediately viewable Electronic short-circuit and over-current protection with audible and visible fault identification for tilt/water immersion, over-current, and low battery voltage conditions Alert tone during pulsing with variable volume control – Optional hi-intensity LED also available that lights during pulsing Optional red LED on cathode pole lights up to indicate peak current through the water of 0.1 amp or higher, OR an optional increase in operating tone sound volume when peak current is 0.1 amp or higher Optional remote ON/OFF watertight power switch box locates switch low on side of backpack frame for easy user access Construction allows rapid field replacement of printed circuit board and inverter power module with standard screwdriver Military-style, field repairable Amphenol connectors on anode and cathode cable plugs that mate with control box ETS Electrofishing Systems ▪ 1240 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703 ▪ ets@etselectrofishing.com ▪ 608.661.0599 ▪ etselectrofishing.com BADGER BACKPACK SERIES Advanced 12 volt battery-powered electrofishing units Same performance as ABP series without metering at a reduced cost Badger 1 – single-channel rate and duty system for generalized fish capture similar to ABP-3 Badger 2 – two-channel rate and duty system engineered specifically for lamprey programs similar to ABP-2 Both Badger Units have same features as the ABP series – LACK ONLY THE ABP’s digital LCD metering of peak output current, peak output voltage, and battery voltage QUADRAPULSE OPTION A unique pulse waveform option For the ABP-3 and Badger 1 single-channel electrofishing systems QUADRAPULSE is a unique pulse waveform available as an option on the ABP and Badger electrofishing systems Cuts battery drain by a factor of 3 - 4 for any given voltage and duty cycle setting, allowing use of a lighter battery or substantially extended shocking time in the field Most effective in cold water streams, particularly trout streams This pulse waveform typically is as effective as conventional pulses with less chance of producing a hard narcosis Fish stunned briefly by QUADRAPULSE often will recover in 2 - 3 seconds after releasing the anode switch – This possibly might require an adjustment in netting technique Light stunning may result in a lower morbidity or mortality rate over conventional pulses, particularly at high peak current levels –This has been reported but not scientifically evaluated Harder stunning may be achieved by holding the pulsing button on for a longer period or increasing the voltage or duty cycle Trout in particular will be less likely to be swept away by the current due to premature stunning as they approach the anode Visit our website at etselectrofishing.com or contact us for more information about any of our electrofishing equipment, including complete stream barge and boat systems. ETS Electrofishing Systems, LLC Mark O’Neal, Director 1240 E. Washington Ave. Madison, WI 53703 608.661.0599 ets@etselectrofishing.com Our solar powered, zeroenergy-cost office and shop in Madison, Wisconsin. Awarded an ENERGY STAR 100/100 rating. ETS Electrofishing Systems ▪ 1240 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703 ▪ ets@etselectrofishing.com ▪ 608.661.0599 ▪ etselectrofishing.com
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