CyberTracker software is installed onto a Personal Computer and then uploaded to a Handheld Computer (PDA, or Personal Digital Assistant) or a Smartphone.  Using a GPS, either as part of the PDA or attached, you can geo-reference and map your data.

Compatible Personal Computer Operating Systems

CyberTracker requires Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista. Windows 95/98/Me are not supported.

Compatible Handheld Devices

CyberTracker supports most PalmOS, PocketPC and Windows Mobile Devices. If you bought a device in the last 5 years that runs PalmOS or Windows (Mobile/CE), then it will probably work. However, CyberTracker requires touch screen support, so Smart phones without touch screens are not supported. Color on Palm is only supported on OS 5 and above. You can collect data with both PocketPCs and Palms at the same time.

Compatible GPS Devices

CyberTracker supports any GPS that can output NMEA sentences. NMEA is a serial text protocol that GPS devices use to communicate with other computers. TSIP (Trimble) is also supported. In general, most serial and Bluetooth GPS devices work.

Compatible Camera Devices

For the camera feature you need a Windows Mobile 5 device.

For Field Data Collection, we recommend:

• SD cards to make back-up of data in the field

• Removable batteries to ensure that you do not run out of battery power

Field Computers

Trimble Juno ST (with GPS)

• Affordable, non-rugged handheld computer

• GPS positioning

• Maximise yield of GPS positions in hostile environments, such as forest canopy and up against buildings (or cliff face)

• Lightweight and compact enough to carry in a shirt pocket

• Bluetooth and WLAN connectivity

• SD card slot for expandable data storage

Trimble Juno SB (with GPS and Camera)

• Durable and lightweight

• Sunlight-readable colour touch screen

• Photo capture with integrated 3 megapixel camera

• GPS positioning

• Maximise yield of GPS positions in hostile environments, such as forest canopy and up against buildings (or cliff face)

• Long life battery for full working day that is field-replaceable

• MicroSD card slot provides up to 8 GB storage

• 128 MB non-volatile Flash data storage

Trimble Juno SC (with GPS, Camera and Cellular modem for data transmission)     

• Durable and lightweight

• Sunlight-readable colour touch screen

• Photo capture with integrated 3 megapixel camera

• 3.5G Cellular modem for data transmission

• GPS positioning

• Maximise yield of GPS positions in hostile environments, such as forest canopy and up against buildings (or cliff face)

• Long life battery for full working day that is field-replaceable

• MicroSD card slot provides up to 8 GB storage

• 128 MB non-volatile Flash data storage

Smartphones with GPS and cameras

• Samsung Omnia SGH-i900
• HTC Touch Diamond
• Sony Ericsson X1 XPERIA
• HTC TyTN II smartphone
• HP iPAQ hw 6500 Series Mobile Messenger

All-in-One PocketPC/GPS Handheld Units

• HP iPAQ rx5700 Travel Companion
• Fujitsu Siemens Loox
• Garmin iQue M5
• Trimble GeoXM

PocketPC Handheld Units

• Dell Axim PocketPC
• HP iPAQ PocketPC
• TDS Recon

Bluetooth GPS options

• Fortuna Clip-On Bluetooth GPS
• HP Navigation System with Bluetooth GPS Receiver
• Garmin GPS 10 Bluetooth GPS Receiver
• Leadtek GPS 9537 Bluetooth GPS Receiver

Handheld Computers for Palm OS options

• Garmin iQue3600
• Palm m500 series
• Handspring Visor

Waterproof your hardware units

• Waterproof cases

To recharge batteries in the field you need a 12-volt power charger system. Make up your own recharge kit with the following units:

1.   Sealed Rechargeable Lead Acid Battery (12V 2AH)
2.   Battery Charger for 12V Sealed Lead Acid Battery
3.   Car Cigarette charger
4.   External Cigarette Charger connected to the rechargeable battery.

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