Secure the SM5 with a Cable Lock and Padlock - SM5

Song Meter SM5 User Guide
Core Product
SM5
Accessory

You can use a cable lock to protect the SM5 from theft, and you can use a padlock to prevent anyone from opening the recorder's enclosure.

About this task

In some situations, a cable lock can serve as both a security measure and a way to mount the recorder to a tree or structure. For example, if you are mounting to a tree that has branches within reach, you can loop the cable lock over the branches to hold the recorder in place without using excess force. In other situations, such as when mounting to a smooth wooden pole, you may need to use a second mounting method to hold the recorder in place, while a cable lock only serves to prevent theft.

Regardless of the mounting method you use, you can also use a simple padlock to prevent people from opening the SM5 enclosure and accessing its controls.

You will need the following items:

  • A cable lock with a maximum diameter of 3/8 in. (10.0 mm)
  • (Optional) A means of mounting the SM5, such as a nylon strap, bungie cord, or trail camera mount
  • A padlock with a maximum shackle diameter of 1/4 in. (6.35 mm)

Procedure

  1. Thread a cable lock through the mounting loops at the top of the SM5 and around a tree or permanent structure.

    One way to mount to a tree is to use a nylon webbing strap through the loops on the sides of the SM5 as the main support. A cable lock can provide security without being under enough tension to support the recorder by itself.
  2. Latch the enclosure closed, then insert a padlock through the loop that juts from the body of the recorder to keep it closed.