Merck Animal Health has introduced the BIOMARK IS1001 MUX multiplexing transceiver, an updated stationary reader platform that connects up to six separate antennas to deliver superior performance for the assessment of fish movement and passage in riverine environments.

The IS1001 MUX is specifically designed for fisheries’ managers and biologists who are part of federal, state, university or tribal research programs in the U.S. and Canada. As an upgrade from its predecessor, the FS1001M, this device takes advantage of the improved performance of the IS1001 reader and the ability to decode FDX-B and HDX PIT tags. It can be used for instream or facility applications.

“Merck Animal Health is committed to providing innovative solutions for the aquaculture industry, and our Biomark brand has specialized in building customized PIT tag detection systems for more than 30 years,” said Steve Anglea, senior project manager for BIOMARK with Merck Animal Health. “The IS1001 MUX delivers enhanced performance over earlier generations of multiplexers, and it streamlines system installations and reduces risk for our customers by centralizing electronics on the bank instead of relying on readers attached to antennas that could be lost in the river.”

Key features of the IS1001 MUX include: