GSatSolar Mounting Options

Mounting Animals

The GSatSolar offers two methods for mounting: A) using the Ear Tag method or B) using a Strap/Collar method.

Product Kit

1-Pin Product Kit

Qty	Name	Weight	Photo
1	GSatSolar	27.80g (0.02780kg)
1	Mounting Strap	1.00g (0.00100kg)
1	Grommet (Female Socket)	2.06g (0.00206kg)
1	Male Pin	1.43g (0.00143kg)

2-Pin Product Kit

Qty	Name	Weight	Photo
1	GSatSolar	27.80g (0.02780kg)
1	2-Pin Mounting Clip	5.87g (0.00587kg)
2	Grommet (Female Socket)	2.06g (0.00206kg) x 2 = 4.12g (0.00412kg)
2	Male Pin	1.43g (0.00143kg) x 2 = 2.86g (0.00286kg)

Mounting Clip Product Kit

Qty	Name	Weight	Photo
1	GSatSolar	27.80g (0.02780kg)
1	Mounting Clip (Screw/Rivet holes)	5.98g (0.00598kg)

Tools and Parts Required

Qty	Name	Photo
1	Crimping Tool

Ear Tag

Components of the ear tag:

• Male Pin: Pin for piercing the ear
• Mounting Strap
• Grommet (Female Socket): Must be mounted in Mounting Strap #2

Tools necessary for installation:

• Crimping Tool
  • Allflex Universal Total Tagger
  • (or) Most universal taggers will work
• GSatSolar
• GSatRacher Ear Tag Mount (3 parts)

Mounting Instructions

STEP 1: Pull the Mounting Strap through the top rail of the GSatSolar

The Mounting Straps are challenging to pull through at room temperature and need to be temporarily soaked in warm water before attaching to the GSatSolar. Use the following steps:

1. Set up a pot of warm water at 70°C (158°F). Do not use hot/boiling water, as it may deform the Mounting Strap above 90°C (190°F).
2. Thread a string/cord through the Mounting Strap. Use a 1mm cord or similar for this process.
3. Drop the Mounting Strap into the warm water for 30 seconds.
4. Thread the ends of the string through the top rail of the GSatSolar.
5. Pull the string through the top rail, and the Mounting Strap will pull through easily.
6. Remove the thread from the Mounting Strap.

Using dish soap to attach the Mounting Strap to the GSatSolar is an option as well:

1. Thread a string/cord through the Mounting Strap. Use a 1mm cord or similar for this process.
2. Apply a drop of dish soap or dishwashing liquid to the Mounting Strap.
3. Thread the ends of the string through the top rail of the GSatSolar.
4. Pull the string through the top rail, and the Mounting Strap will pull through easily.
5. Rinse the Mounting Strap with room-temperature water and remove the thread from it.

Slide the round end of the Mounting Strap under the top rail of the GSatSolar.

Firmly pull the Mounting Strap through the top rail of the GSatSolar until you hear a click or snap.

STEP 2: Firmly insert the flat backside of the Female Socket through the Mounting Strap.

Ensure the grommet's flat side faces the GSatSolar's back (away from the solar panel).

If the grommet is installed backward, the GSatSolar will not be appropriately mounted and will likely fall off.

STEP 3: Attach the Ear Tag components to the crimping tool.

1. To load, depress the spring clip and insert the Female Socket connected to the Mounting Strap and GSatSolar. Ensure that the raised portion of the tag is placed in the open portion of the jaws. The solar panel should be face down.
2. Slip the Male Pin completely onto the blunt applicator pin. Squeeze the jaws together lightly to ensure the Male Pin shaft aligns with the Female Socket.
3. Dip the jaws of the applicator holding the tag into an antiseptic or disinfectant solution.

STEP 4: Mount the tag onto the animal's ear.

1. The tag should be placed vertically, in the middle of the ear, between the two cartilage ribs, 2/3 from the outside edge of the ear, and 1/3 from the head. (Application too deep in the ear is not recommended.)

2. Make sure the GSatSolar is on the outside of the ear with the solar panel facing toward the sun. See additional images below.

3. The female portion of the tag should be on the outside of the ear with a tag application.

Two-Pin Ear Tag

Before Mounting

Gather Components Ensure you have all necessary components for each tag:

• 1 GSatSolar Device
• 1 Mounting Clip
• 2 Male Pins
• 2 Grommets (Female Sockets)

Refer to Fig. 1 for component identification.

Prepare for Application

• Disinfect both the mounting site and all tag components, especially the male and female pins.
• Confirm you have a safe, species-appropriate applicator for your animals.
• Review the quick start card to ensure the device is charged and reporting before mounting.

Mounting

Animal Preparation Place the animal in a head chute, or have a veterinarian or trained professional sedate the animal.

Disinfect Thoroughly disinfect the application site on the ear and all tag components.

Placement Identify the ideal placement for the 2-pin ear tag:

• For cattle: Mount in the center of the ear, approximately one-third of the way from the base (see Fig. 2).
• For other species: Consult a veterinarian for the best placement.

Attach the 2-Pin Ear Tag:

1. Mount the First Male Pin & Mounting Clip

   • Insert the Applicator Pin into the first male pin, then guide it through the Mounting Clip on the Allflex Mounting Applicator (see Fig. 3).
   • Depress the spring clip on the applicator and insert the Grommet (Female Socket) (see Fig. 3).
   • Mount the clip onto the animal's ear so the clip is positioned on the side where you want the GSatSolar device to sit.

2. Mount the Secondary Pin

   • Place the Secondary Pin on the Allflex Mounting Applicator by inserting the Applicator Pin into the stationary Male Pin (see Fig. 3).
   • Depress the spring clip on the applicator and insert the Grommet (Female Socket) (see Fig. 3).
   • Insert the Secondary Pin through the top of the hole in the Mounting Clip, ensuring both Grommets are on the opposite side (see Fig. 4 & Fig. 5 for correct placement and orientation).

1. Attach the GSatSolar device to the mounting clip by firmly pressing it until it snaps in place. Gently pull on the GSatSolar device to ensure it is snug and does not come loose. (See Fig. 5, which shows the GSatSolar device attached to the Mounting Clip.)

After Mounting

Monitor the animal for several days post-mounting to ensure there are no signs of infection. Healing may take several weeks. Consult your veterinarian for signs of infection and aftercare instructions.

Ear Tag Removal

1. Slip the hook between the male side of the tag and the ear.
2. Place the hook around the tag stem.
3. Gently pull and twist to cut the stem. Avoid pulling hard to prevent ear injury.
4. Clean the ear hole with an antiseptic.

Strap/Collar

Mounting Instructions

Primary Strap/Collar Option:

STEP 1: Insert a nylon strap through the rails on the top and bottom sides of the GSatSolar.

STEP 2: Attach the counterweight to the opposite end of the strap/collar.

STEP 3: Attach the strap/collar to the animal, ensuring it is neither too tight nor too loose.

Connecting Strap Option:

If you use the strap design for an application that will exert a lot of force, use a stronger strap/collar and rivet the smaller strap to the larger strap to increase its strength.

STEP 1: Cut two small straps long enough to wrap around the rails and connect to the primary strap/collar.

STEP 2: Measure and cut two holes in the primary strap/collar for the connecting straps.

STEP 3: Insert bolts from the bottom of the primary strap/collar through the connecting straps. Secure with nuts on top; washers are recommended to reduce wear.

Ensure the GSatSolar is securely fastened to the primary strap/collar. It should not be excessively tight, as this may cause the secondary straps to tear over time. However, allowing too much room can also be a problem, as it may enable the animal to get snagged on a tree branch or a pointy object.

If using bolts, ensure the bolt is inserted from the underside of the primary strap/collar. For a rivet system, the body should be inserted from the underside of the primary strap/collar with the mandrel attached from the outside.

STEP 4: Attach the strap/collar to the animal, ensuring proper fit (not too tight or loose).