The CDC Miniature Light Trap Model 512 was developed by the
U.S. Centers for Disease Control to provide a reliable and
portable sampling device for the collection of mosquitoes and
sand flies used in arbovirus and taxonomic studies. This basic
trap is capable of once-a-day tending when fitted with the
optionally available PhotoSwitch and Air-Actuated Gate System.
This battery operated
trap is being used throughout the world in arbovirus and
taxonomic studies. It has become a standard,
battery-operated survey tool for mosquito control operations.
This basic trap is capable of once-a-day tending when fitted
with the optionally available PhotoSwitch (LCS-2) and Air-Actuated
Gate System. When configured with a switch and gate, it
is possible, with only a small battery, to collect for
3 or 4 nights with only one trip to the trap.
Optional LCS-2 PhotoSwitch (P/N 1.60)
The
LCS-2 (part number 1.60) turns a trap on at dusk and off at dawn. When used
with the optional Air-Actuated Gate System, the LCS-2
conserves battery life and allows a single trip to the
trap per day for consecutive days of collection.
Our patented gate system employs a butterfly
check valve downwind of the motor which is opened by air
from the fan and closed by counter-balancing weights. The
gates and pivot shafts are made of stainless steel and are
entirely maintenance free.
When
used with the CDC Miniature Light Trap fitted with a
PhotoSwitch, it is possible to use only a small
battery to collect for 3 or 4 nights with only one trip
to the trap. When a series of traps are being run, the
combination of PhotoSwitch and gate system results in
substantial labor savings by allowing once-a-day tending
and eliminating the need for early morning and
late evening work. Click
here for a close up of an open and closed gate picture.
Included Items
The CDC Miniature Light Trap Model 512 includes:
Trap Assembly with light, motor and fan.
Lid
Collection Bag
Power Cable
Instructions
Requirements
The trap draw is 0.2 Amps/hour at 6 volts.
Requires a 6 volt, 10 amp DC battery. See the options
below or the battery and charger product
pages for more information.
Manual 162KB
