{"product_id":"v-2000","title":"Columbus V-2000 Nano GNSS Motion Data Logger – Animal Behavior \u0026 Wildlife Tracking, Human \u0026 Field Research, 18g IP68 Waterproof High-Performance Logger with 3-Axis Motion, Up to 2 Months Interval Logging","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .gpsws-product-page {\n    --ga-primary: #137c78;\n    --ga-primary-dark: #0f5f5c;\n    --ga-text: #1f2937;\n    --ga-muted: #5f6b7a;\n    --ga-border: #dce7e6;\n    --ga-soft: #f5fbfa;\n    --ga-card: #ffffff;\n    font-family: inherit;\n    color: var(--ga-text);\n    line-height: 1.65;\n  }\n\n  .gpsws-product-page * {\n    box-sizing: border-box;\n  }\n\n  .gpsws-product-page h2 {\n    margin: 42px 0 18px;\n    padding-bottom: 10px;\n    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--ga-primary);\n    color: var(--ga-primary-dark);\n    font-size: 28px;\n    line-height: 1.25;\n    font-weight: 600;\n  }\n\n  .gpsws-product-page h2 img {\n    display: block;\n    width: 100%;\n    max-width: 760px;\n    height: auto;\n  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.gpsws-product-page .datasheet-table td:first-child {\n      width: 42%;\n    }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"gpsws-product-page\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"intro\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe Columbus V-2000 is a nano GNSS motion data logger built for animal behavior research, wildlife tracking, and ethology field studies. At 18 g and 24.9 × 46.9 × 12.7 mm, it is light enough for animal-borne deployments while recording synchronized GNSS position and 3-axis acceleration — so your study captures not only where an animal goes, but how it moves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eUniversities, wildlife agencies, and animal-learning labs can use the V-2000 for collar, backpack, and custom mounts on birds, mammals, and other subjects. IP68 sealing, continuous \/ interval \/ scheduled logging, and up to 720,000 track points support short behavioral trials as well as multi-month field campaigns. USB-C mass storage keeps data recovery simple when many animals and many devices are in the study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIf you are looking beyond a generic GNSS logger — toward a purpose-built animal motion logger with research-ready formats (FUSION, CSV, GPX, NMEA) — the V-2000 is designed around that workflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Columbus V-2000 nano GNSS motion data logger for animal research\" src=\"https:\/\/gpswebshop-download.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/Columbus\/v-2000\/V-2000_Web_Assets\/splash\/png\/splash01.png\"\u003e\n    Built for Animal Behavior \u0026amp; Wildlife Research\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"section-note\"\u003eTrack where the animal goes. Understand how it moves. — 18 g · GNSS + 3-axis accelerometer · IP68 · up to 2 months of interval logging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"scene-strip\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"image-frame scene\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg alt=\"Wildlife and large-animal motion studies\" src=\"https:\/\/gpswebshop-download.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/Columbus\/v-2000\/V-2000_Web_Assets\/scene\/horse.jpg\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"image-frame scene\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg alt=\"Avian and migratory bird tracking research\" src=\"https:\/\/gpswebshop-download.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/Columbus\/v-2000\/V-2000_Web_Assets\/scene\/canada_goose.jpg\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"image-frame scene\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg alt=\"Small-animal and companion-animal behavior studies\" src=\"https:\/\/gpswebshop-download.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/Columbus\/v-2000\/V-2000_Web_Assets\/scene\/cat.jpg\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"image-gallery\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"image-frame\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg alt=\"Columbus V-2000 coin-sized form factor\" src=\"https:\/\/gpswebshop-download.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/Columbus\/v-2000\/V-2000_Web_Assets\/splash\/png\/splash02.png\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"image-frame\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg alt=\"Columbus V-2000 dimensions for animal-borne mounting\" src=\"https:\/\/gpswebshop-download.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/Columbus\/v-2000\/V-2000_Web_Assets\/description\/png\/description_dimensions.png\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eKey Features for Animal Studies\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"feature-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"content-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"feature-image-wrap\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg alt=\"Ultra-compact size for animal-borne logging\" src=\"https:\/\/gpswebshop-download.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/Columbus\/v-2000\/V-2000_Web_Assets\/features\/png\/features_size.png\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eUltra-Compact · Ultra-Lightweight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e24.9 × 46.9 × 12.7 mm (0.98 × 1.85 × 0.50 in.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eVolume 14.8 cc · Weight only 18 g (0.63 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eDesigned for small-animal tracking (guideline: logger + harness ≤ 5% of body weight; theoretically usable on animals ~400 g or more)\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"takeaway\"\u003e→ Animal-borne size without dropping GNSS + motion sensing\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"content-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"feature-image-wrap\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg alt=\"IP68 protection for field wildlife deployments\" src=\"https:\/\/gpswebshop-download.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/Columbus\/v-2000\/V-2000_Web_Assets\/features\/png\/features_protection.png\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eIP68 · Built for Harsh Field Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eIP68: immersion up to 1.5 m (5 ft) for 24 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eFully sealed enclosure with waterproof silicone seals\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eButton operation supported underwater\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"takeaway\"\u003e→ Rain, mud, humidity, and immersion in outdoor animal studies\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"content-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"feature-image-wrap\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg alt=\"Extended battery life for multi-week animal campaigns\" src=\"https:\/\/gpswebshop-download.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/Columbus\/v-2000\/V-2000_Web_Assets\/features\/png\/features_battery.png\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eExtended Battery Life\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eUp to 40 hours continuous logging (1 Hz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eInterval logging: ~1 month (every 2 min) · ~2 months (every 10 min)\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eScheduled logging: approximately 3–6 months (depends on daily duration)\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"takeaway\"\u003e→ From intensive behavioral trials to seasonal wildlife monitoring\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"content-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"feature-image-wrap\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg alt=\"High-capacity storage for long animal tracks\" src=\"https:\/\/gpswebshop-download.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/Columbus\/v-2000\/V-2000_Web_Assets\/features\/png\/features_storage.png\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eHigh-Capacity Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eBuilt-in 32 MB (256 Mbit) memory\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eUp to 720,000 track points (FUSION format)\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eCSV \/ NMEA \/ GPX capacities listed in Technical Specifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"takeaway\"\u003e→ Long deployments without swapping media in the field\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"content-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"feature-image-wrap\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg alt=\"Synchronized GNSS and motion data for ethology\" src=\"https:\/\/gpswebshop-download.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/Columbus\/v-2000\/V-2000_Web_Assets\/features\/png\/features_combine.png\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eSynchronized GNSS \u0026amp; Motion Logging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eGNSS position logged with 3-axis acceleration (X \/ Y \/ Z)\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eSupports analysis of activity patterns and movement states*\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eData types: GNSS \/ GNSS + IMU \/ IMU\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"takeaway\"\u003e→ Richer ethology insight than location-only wildlife tags\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"content-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"feature-image-wrap\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg alt=\"Research-ready file formats\" src=\"https:\/\/gpswebshop-download.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/Columbus\/v-2000\/V-2000_Web_Assets\/features\/png\/features_files.png\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eFour File Formats\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eFUSION — Columbus high-efficiency format with GNSS + acceleration in one record (~20% less storage than CSV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eCSV — Columbus standard track format (compatible with P-1 Mark II \/ P-10 Pro workflows)\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eGPX and NMEA for broad analysis and GIS software compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"takeaway\"\u003e→ Choose efficiency or interchange for your analysis pipeline\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"content-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"feature-image-wrap\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg alt=\"USB-C data access for multi-animal projects\" src=\"https:\/\/gpswebshop-download.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/Columbus\/v-2000\/V-2000_Web_Assets\/features\/png\/features_usb.png\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eUSB-C Charging \u0026amp; Direct Data Access\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eUSB Mass Storage on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eOTG support for phones and tablets\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eTypical file access in ~5 seconds* (10,000-point example)\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"takeaway\"\u003e→ Faster offload when managing many animal-borne devices\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"content-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"feature-image-wrap\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg alt=\"Flexible configuration for research protocols\" src=\"https:\/\/gpswebshop-download.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/Columbus\/v-2000\/V-2000_Web_Assets\/description\/png\/description_config.png\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eFlexible Configuration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eConfigure via a simple text config file (or Config Toolkit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eTime zone, log format, data type, interval \/ distance logging\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eMotion detection, speed mask, scheduled wake-up \u0026amp; duration\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"takeaway\"\u003e→ Standardize protocols across a research cohort\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eLogging Modes \u0026amp; Battery Life\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"section-note\"\u003eBattery estimates assume open-sky conditions with good satellite reception. Weak GNSS environments can reduce runtime significantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"content-card\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eContinuous Logging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"section-image-wrap\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg alt=\"Continuous logging for detailed animal movement\" src=\"https:\/\/gpswebshop-download.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/Columbus\/v-2000\/V-2000_Web_Assets\/description\/png\/description_logging_continuous.png\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIdeal for short-term animal studies that need continuous, detailed movement tracking. Up to about 40 hours at 1 Hz continuous recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"content-card\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eInterval Logging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"section-image-wrap\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg alt=\"Interval logging for medium-term wildlife tracking\" src=\"https:\/\/gpswebshop-download.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/Columbus\/v-2000\/V-2000_Web_Assets\/description\/png\/description_logging_interval.png\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eEvery 2 minutes: approximately 1 month\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eEvery 10 minutes: approximately 2 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"takeaway\"\u003e→ Balance track continuity and battery life for medium- to long-term animal tracking\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"content-card\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eScheduled Logging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"section-image-wrap\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg alt=\"Scheduled logging for seasonal animal activity\" src=\"https:\/\/gpswebshop-download.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/Columbus\/v-2000\/V-2000_Web_Assets\/description\/png\/description_logging_scheduled.png\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWake on a schedule and log for a defined daily duration. Typical runtime is about 3–6 months, depending on configuration — well suited to long-term wildlife monitoring and seasonal activity studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eGNSS Positioning in a Miniature Package\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"content-card\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eTo achieve its ultra-compact, animal-borne form factor, the V-2000 uses a specially designed miniature GNSS antenna. Within a body just 24.9 mm wide, it integrates the antenna and receiver, motion sensor, power system, and data storage — delivering positioning performance comparable to larger receivers in a research-friendly size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eu-blox M10 engine with multi-constellation support (GPS, BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, QZSS, SBAS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eColumbus EPS Gen 6 ULP positioning technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eHorizontal accuracy: 1.5 m CEP (50%), 4.0 m CEP (95%)* under open sky\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"image-gallery\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"image-frame\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg alt=\"Track quality example for wildlife paths\" src=\"https:\/\/gpswebshop-download.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/Columbus\/v-2000\/V-2000_Web_Assets\/description\/png\/description_track.png\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"image-frame\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg alt=\"Track download via USB after animal recovery\" src=\"https:\/\/gpswebshop-download.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/Columbus\/v-2000\/V-2000_Web_Assets\/description\/png\/description_track_download.png\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"takeaway\"\u003e→ Compact animal tags with practical field positioning performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eMotion Insight: 3-Axis Acceleration for Ethology\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"content-card\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe V-2000 records X, Y, and Z acceleration alongside GNSS tracks. Combined location and motion data help animal researchers study resting, walking, running, flying, and other behaviors, as well as activity levels and daily patterns.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"section-image-wrap\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg alt=\"3-axis acceleration chart for animal behavior analysis\" src=\"https:\/\/gpswebshop-download.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/Columbus\/v-2000\/V-2000_Web_Assets\/description\/png\/description_acceletation_chart.png\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e* Specific behaviors must be identified through further analysis of the collected data (for example with MATLAB or R).\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eData Formats Compared\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"content-card\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eData Capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eData Fields\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eFUSION\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eHighest (up to 720,000 points)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eMost (GNSS + ax\/ay\/az in one record)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eCSV\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eHigh (up to 600,000 points)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eMany\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eHigh (Columbus workflow friendly)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eGPX\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eModerate (up to 153,000 points)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eWidest\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eNMEA\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eUp to 228,000 points\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eStandard NMEA sentences\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eWide (instrument \/ GIS friendly)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eUSB-C Direct Access\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"content-card\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"section-image-wrap\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg alt=\"USB-C connect and mass storage\" src=\"https:\/\/gpswebshop-download.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/Columbus\/v-2000\/V-2000_Web_Assets\/description\/png\/description_connect.png\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe V-2000 appears as a standard USB Mass Storage device. Copy track files directly — no dedicated desktop transfer software required. USB OTG is supported for compatible smartphones and tablets, which helps when collecting data from many animal-borne units after recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e* File-access timing example is based on a track containing 10,000 points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eFlexible Mounting for Animals \u0026amp; Research Platforms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"content-card\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"section-image-wrap\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg alt=\"V-2000 mounting points for collars and animal backpacks\" src=\"https:\/\/gpswebshop-download.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/Columbus\/v-2000\/V-2000_Web_Assets\/description\/png\/description_mounting.png\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eDedicated mounting points on the bottom of the device, plus an official 3D model for custom mount design, make it straightforward to adapt the logger to different animals and study protocols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eAnimal collars\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eAnimal backpack mounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eMounts for birds and small animals\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eWrist mounting (human \/ comparative studies)\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eOutdoor equipment and research platforms\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"takeaway\"\u003e→ Design and 3D-print mounts that fit each species and study\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eEasy Updates \u0026amp; Customization\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"content-card\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"section-image-wrap\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg alt=\"Firmware update and research customization\" src=\"https:\/\/gpswebshop-download.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/Columbus\/v-2000\/V-2000_Web_Assets\/description\/png\/description_customizable.png\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFirmware can be updated without a dedicated update utility. For academic research, wildlife tracking, and specialized animal-behavior projects, custom firmware development is available from Columbus to match specific operating modes and feature needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Columbus V-2000 technical specifications overview\" src=\"https:\/\/gpswebshop-download.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/Columbus\/v-2000\/V-2000_Web_Assets\/tech%20specs\/png\/specs_parts_en.png\"\u003e\n    Technical Specifications\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"image-gallery\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"image-frame\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg alt=\"V-2000 dimensions diagram\" src=\"https:\/\/gpswebshop-download.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/Columbus\/v-2000\/V-2000_Web_Assets\/tech%20specs\/png\/specs_dimensions_en.png\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"image-frame\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg alt=\"V-2000 certifications\" src=\"https:\/\/gpswebshop-download.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/Columbus\/v-2000\/V-2000_Web_Assets\/tech%20specs\/png\/specs_certification.png\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"datasheet\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"datasheet-section\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eSize and Weight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003ctable class=\"datasheet-table\"\u003e\n        \u003ctbody\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e24.9 × 46.9 × 12.7 mm (0.98 × 1.85 × 0.50 in.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eVolume\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e14.8 cc (0.90 cu in.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e18 g (0.64 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"datasheet-section\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eIngress Protection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003ctable class=\"datasheet-table\"\u003e\n        \u003ctbody\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eRating\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eIP68 (max. depth 1.5 m up to 24 hours) per IEC 60529\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"datasheet-section\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eEnvironmental Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003ctable class=\"datasheet-table\"\u003e\n        \u003ctbody\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e−20°C to 60°C (−4°F to 140°F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eCharging Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eRelative Humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e5% to 95% noncondensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eOperating Altitude\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eTested up to 20,000 ft (6,000 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"datasheet-section\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eGNSS Engine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003ctable class=\"datasheet-table\"\u003e\n        \u003ctbody\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eEngine\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eu-blox M10 · Columbus EPS Gen 6 ULP*\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eGPS\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eL1C\/A (1575.42 MHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eBeiDou\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eB1I, B1C (1561.098 MHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eGalileo\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eE1B\/C (1575.42 MHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eGLONASS\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eL1OF (1602 MHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eQZSS\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eL1C\/A, L1S (1575.42 MHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eSBAS\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eL1C\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"datasheet-section\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eGNSS Performance*\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003ctable class=\"datasheet-table\"\u003e\n        \u003ctbody\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eHorizontal Accuracy\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e1.5 m CEP (50%) · 4.0 m CEP (95%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eCold Start\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e28 s\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eHot Start\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e1 s\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eMax. Altitude\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e80,000 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eMax. Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e1,800 km\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"datasheet-section\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eMotion Sensor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003ctable class=\"datasheet-table\"\u003e\n        \u003ctbody\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eG-Sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eX, Y, Z axes · ±16 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"datasheet-section\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003ctable class=\"datasheet-table\"\u003e\n        \u003ctbody\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e32 MB (256 Mbit)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eFUSION\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e720,000 points\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eCSV\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e600,000 points\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eNMEA\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e228,000 points\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eGPX\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e153,000 points\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"datasheet-section\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003ePower and Battery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003ctable class=\"datasheet-table\"\u003e\n        \u003ctbody\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eBattery\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e400 mAh Li-Polymer (built-in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eContinuous Recording\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e40 hours (1 Hz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eInterval Recording\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e~1 month (2 min) · ~2 months (10 min)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eScheduled Recording\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e~3–6 months (depends on settings)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eCharging Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e~2.5 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eExternal Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eDC 5 V \/ 230 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"datasheet-section\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eSystem Requirements (USB Mass Storage \/ OTG)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003ctable class=\"datasheet-table\"\u003e\n        \u003ctbody\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eDesktop\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eWindows 10 or later · macOS 15 or later · Linux Ubuntu 22.04 or later\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eMobile (OTG)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eiOS 17 or later* · Android 11 or later*\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e* GNSS performance and battery-life figures are based on open-sky testing. EPS Gen 6 ULP is proprietary Columbus technology. Mobile access is via OTG.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eColumbus V-2000 Config Toolkit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"content-card\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe V-2000 can be configured with a plain-text config file. For a guided desktop experience, GPSWebShop also provides the Columbus V-2000 Config Toolkit for Windows and macOS (Apple Silicon), covering common settings such as time zone, logging format, log mode, schedule, motion detection, and speed mask — useful when preparing many devices for the same animal-study protocol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"section-image-wrap\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg alt=\"Columbus V-2000 configuration overview\" src=\"https:\/\/gpswebshop-download.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/Columbus\/v-2000\/V-2000_Web_Assets\/description\/png\/description_config.png\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch4\u003eDownloads\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gpswebshop-download.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/Columbus\/v-2000\/dist-release\/windows\/Columbus+V-2000+Config+Toolkit_0.1.0_x64-setup.exe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eWindows installer (x64 setup)\u003c\/a\u003e\n        —\n        \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gpswebshop-download.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/Columbus\/v-2000\/dist-release\/windows\/Windows+Installation+Note.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eWindows Installation Note (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gpswebshop-download.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/Columbus\/v-2000\/dist-release\/macos\/Columbus+V-2000+Config+Toolkit_0.1.0_aarch64.dmg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003emacOS DMG (Apple Silicon)\u003c\/a\u003e\n        —\n        \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gpswebshop-download.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/Columbus\/v-2000\/dist-release\/macos\/macOS+Installation+Note.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003emacOS Installation Note (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"takeaway\"\u003e→ Installers are currently unsigned; use the Installation Note if Windows SmartScreen or macOS Gatekeeper prompts appear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"content-card\"\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eV-2000 Nano Motion Data Logger\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eUSB-C Cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eCarrying Strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Gintec","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49305662325044,"sku":null,"price":139.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2104\/5147\/files\/V-2000_CAT.png?v=1790741019","url":"https:\/\/gpswebshop.com\/products\/v-2000","provider":"GPSWebShop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}