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Installing sensor traps

Trap.NZ Comprehensive User Guide Mobile app

Sensor traps allow the trapper to service the traps when they have been sprung. This removes the time spent checking traps that have not caught anything freeing up the trappers' time. The steps to install a sensor trap using the trap.nz phone app are the same...

Downloading CSV files from your project

Trap.NZ Comprehensive User Guide

  You can download your project information to back up your project files. The download file will show in CSV format  Downloading installations To download records choose the type of installations you want the information for  Step 1 Click on the installat...

Data deletion - trap.nz

Trap.NZ Comprehensive User Guide trap.nz policies and procedures

There are many reasons you may want to delete your trap.nz account. Whatever they are, you can not delete your own account, this process needs to be undertaken by trap.nz support.   The first question you need to ask yourself is do I need to delete my accoun...

Steps to help ensure your trap.nz phone app has accurate GPS locations

Trap.NZ Comprehensive User Guide Mobile app

  When using the trap.nz phone app, you will need to follow these steps to minimise GPS locations being incorrect. Please read the following link which explains GPS accuracy and why sometimes the GPS coordinates are not where you expect them to be. General ...

Project permissions showing as “pending”

Getting started

To join a project you must first create a trap.nz personal account  If you have applied to join a project, and when you attempt to access the chosen project it shows an error message “access denied.”  This may be because your membership has not yet been appro...

Having problems after a trap.nz update

Trap.NZ Comprehensive User Guide Frequently Asked Questions

trap.nz often has updates, however, despite vigorous testing, sometimes there can be issues that are found after a release that is unexpected. Here are the steps to take if you find that your trap.nz phone app is not showing as you expect it to. 1. Access th...

Resetting the trap.nz phone app

Trap.NZ Comprehensive User Guide Mobile app

trap.nz often has updates, however, despite vigorous testing, sometimes there can be issues that are found after a release that is unexpected. Here are the steps to take if you find that your trap.nz phone app is not showing as you expect it to. Exporting yo...

Check your sensors

Trap.NZ Comprehensive User Guide Remote monitoring

Check your sensors

Trap.NZ Comprehensive User Guide Mobile app

App wont open - says “Login requires network coverage”

Trap.NZ Comprehensive User Guide Frequently Asked Questions

The app occasionally has an issue where it will not open and gives a message that it requires network coverage, even when you have reception. This is a reply from an app user who found this worked for his Android phone   In our case this issue turned out to...

Handout for trap.nz - starting out

Getting started

Aotearoa is working towards our native species being safe from extinction and thriving alongside us – and everyone has a role to play. Create an account on trap.nz Find or create a project   If you need help with anything, Handout for starting ou...

Adding one-off records

Trap.NZ Comprehensive User Guide Installations (Traps, Bait Stations, Mo...

A one-off record does not need to have a permanent location attached to it. You may want to add one-off catches for various reasons, from shooting to road kill and predation.   To add a one-off record on the website 1. Click the One-off record tab.    ...

Adding one-off records - Phone app

Trap.NZ Comprehensive User Guide Mobile app

A one-off record does not need to have a permanent location attached to it. You may want to add one-off catches for various reasons, from shooting to road kill and predation.   To add a one-off record using the phone app Click on the + install tab on the...

Steps for Handling Unreachable trap.nz Project Administrators

Trap.NZ Comprehensive User Guide trap.nz policies and procedures

Occasionally, trap.nz receives inquiries about a project administrator who cannot be contacted by current or new members wishing to join. While we recognise that projects are owned by their administrators and members, we will assist when an administrator is un...

Understanding the difference between juvenile and mature possums

Trap.NZ Comprehensive User Guide Frequently Asked Questions

Understanding the difference between juvenile and mature possums To avoid confusion when distinguishing between juvenile and mature possums, the key detail for juvenile possums is their weight, which is less than 800gm, which indicates the back rider/adult th...

Reporting using the NZAT / trap.nz reporting app 

Trap.NZ Comprehensive User Guide Reporting

  Individuals with one or more traps can see records of their trap interactions using the app.   To use the report, log in to trap.nz (with the account you use on the AT220 app) and go to https://trap.nz/_/nzat/at220-telemetry-report. It can also be found o...

Using a QR codes

Trap.NZ Comprehensive User Guide QR & NFC - Simplify Trapping

QR codes allow you to enter trap records quickly via the phone camera. Note: NFC / QR is only enabled for traps. If you would like this feature enabled for all installation types, please vote here. Which phones are compatible with QR? Technically, all phone...

Using NFC tags

Trap.NZ Comprehensive User Guide QR & NFC - Simplify Trapping

NFC tags allow you to enter trap records quickly via Near Field Communication, just tap and go, rather than having to locate on the map.   If working on multiple projects, it will switch projects automatically, and even download the project first...

Finding your unique trap QR code

Trap.NZ Comprehensive User Guide QR & NFC - Simplify Trapping

QR codes have now been generated for every trap listed on trap.nz. You can print them out and use your mobile phone camera to access the "Add Catches" form. (Most phones have this feature built-in, but some may require downloading a free QR code reader app.) ...

Adding One-off records - using the website

Trap.NZ Comprehensive User Guide Installations (Traps, Bait Stations, Mo...

One-off records are observations or catches you wish to add to your project without associating them with an installation. trap.nz has two ways to add one-off records. You can use either the mobile phone trap.nz app or the trap.nz website. For instructions...