> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.motus.org/en/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations.md). # Stations - [Introduction](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/stations.md): This guide has been created to help collaborators decide on where and how to install Motus stations. - [Station Placement](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/station-placement.md) - [Station Structures](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/station-structures.md) - [Station Equipment](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/station-equipment.md) - [Receivers](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/station-equipment/receivers.md) - [Antennas, Cables, and Dongles](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/station-equipment/antennas.md) - [Power](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/station-equipment/power.md): You can’t have a reliable station without a reliable power source. For this reason, it’s best to ensure more than an ample supply is available. - [Battery Storage and Maintenance](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/station-equipment/power/battery-storage-and-maintenance.md): Batteries must be maintained during storage using battery chargers. However, the type of charger you need will largely depend on the number and type of batteries you have. - [Station Installation](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/station-installation.md) - [Antenna and Coax Assembly](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/station-installation/antenna-and-coax-assembly.md) - [Laird Yagi](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/station-installation/antenna-and-coax-assembly/laird-yagi.md) - [Intermod/Maple Leaf Yagi](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/station-installation/antenna-and-coax-assembly/intermod-maple-leaf-yagi.md) - [Intermod Omni](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/station-installation/antenna-and-coax-assembly/intermod-omni.md) - [Antenna Mounts for Co-Locates](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/station-installation/antenna-and-coax-assembly/antenna-mounts-for-co-locates.md) - [Solar Power](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/station-installation/solar-power.md) - [Charge Controller Configuration Over Bluetooth](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/station-installation/solar-power/charge-controller-configuration-over-bluetooth.md): This document outlines configuration steps for installing the Victron Energy BlueSolar MPPT 75/15 and the Victron Energy SmartSolar MPPT 75/15 charge controllers. - [Building-bracketed Lattice Tower](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/station-installation/building-bracketed-lattice-tower.md) - [Rock Anchored Lattice Tower](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/station-installation/rock-anchored-lattice-tower.md) - [Antenna Mounts for Tower Structures](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/station-installation/antenna-mounts-for-tower-structures.md) - [Tripod and Pop-up Mast](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/station-installation/tripod-and-pop-up-mast.md): A pop-tower is a type of standalone station that uses a tripod + telescopic mast assembly to mount the antennas. The tripod can be used to mount a solar panel if necessary. - [Grounding Antennas](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/station-installation/grounding-antennas.md) - [Storage Container](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/station-installation/storage-container.md): The purpose of the storage container is primarily to store and protect battery and charge controller. You can also store the receiver in the storage bin. - [Station Metadata Management](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/station-metadata.md): Stations form the backbone of Motus. They are the network which makes data sharing possible. To maximise the utility of Motus, metadata associated with stations must be kept accurate and up to date. - [Downloading Data](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/downloading-data.md) - [Downloading Data from a SensorGnome](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/downloading-data/downloading-data-from-a-sensorgnome.md) - [Downloading Data from a SensorStation](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/downloading-data/downloading-data-from-a-sensorstation.md) - [Downloading Data from a Lotek SRX](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/downloading-data/downloading-data-from-a-lotek-srx.md): How to download data from a Lotek SRX Receiver - [Station Inspection](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/station-inspection.md) - [Antenna Inspection](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/station-inspection/antenna-inspection.md) - [Up time and detectability](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/station-inspection/up-time-and-detectability.md): This section describes how to identify when your station was powered on and able to detect tags. - [Diagnosing Battery Issues](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/station-inspection/diagnosing-battery-issues.md) - [Parts description](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/station-inspection/parts-description.md) - [Testing Receiver Antenna Ranges Using a Tag](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/station-inspection/tag-test.md): Please send any comments or additions to motus@birdscanada.org - [Noisy Stations](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/station-inspection/noisy-stations.md) - [General tips](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/general-tips.md) - [Appendix](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/appendix.md) - [Parts list and suppliers](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/appendix/parts-list-and-suppliers.md) - [Receiver power consumption table](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/appendix/receiver-power-consumption-table.md) - [Tool Checklist](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/appendix/tool-checklist.md) - [Part descriptions](https://docs.motus.org/en/stations/appendix/part-descriptions.md) --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. 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