Setup: Before Deployment

Get prepared before going out to that tree

1. Fully charge batteries

2. Load charged batteries into Sentinel and Camera

Sentinel can take anywhere from 2-7 batteries (if you have a battery extension)

ONLY USE FULLY CHARGED BATTERIES

1. Check your Sentinel

• Check it turns on! (and then turn it off)

• Micro SD card is inserted

• Batteries are secured with strap (on right side)

• No internal cables are loose

1. Set your camera settings! You dont want to have to do this in the field

• Date/Time (this is very important)

• Camera Name

• Trigger Settings (don't use timelapse)

• Photo Mode (no video)

• If Reconyx - enable Loop Record with custom Sentinel firmware

See our guide to deploying a camera trap.

1. Check you have everything.

• Sentinels

• Cameras

• SD card cables [Spypoint] (+50% extra spare)

• Mounting straps/cables

• Satellite Antennas

• Optional (Laptop + SD card reader (to read data off cards))

Don't travel with antennas installed on Sentinels, as this can damage the antenna connection.

If possible, bring more Sentinels/Cameras than necessary so you don't have to troubleshoot in the field!