Summary of Contents for Martin Lishman Scarecrow COMPACT Series
- Page 1 COMPACT Scarecrow Instruction Manual for Agricultural and Horticultural use Compact 200 Compact 360 Compact Master Unit Master & Slave Unit Solar Unit Distributed by Martin Lishman Tel: 01778 426600 www.martinlishman.com...
- Page 2 Compact Scarecrow - Typical Uses Crows in cereals, Pigeons in cereals, on golf greens brassicas, fruit Starlings on silage Grazing geese Gulls on rubbish Jackdaws in peas Cormorants on Rooks in fruit fishing lakes orchards...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Compact Scarecrow - Manual Contents Contents Page Points to Remember - at-a-glance tips for getting the best results Quick Set-up Guide - a simple reminder of the electrical connections and control settings Items Supplied - a comprehensive photographic reference for all models and accessories Unit Location and Assembly Where to locate the Compact Scarecrow for best results... -
Page 4: Points To Remember - At-A-Glance Tips For Getting The Best Results
Compact Scarecrow - Points to Remember Volume - Keep it Natural Random Calls - Keep them Guessing Start the volume low and gradually raise it Play the calls of several associated birds so that it blends with the natural species randomly to keep the birds away for longer. -
Page 5: Quick Set-Up Guide - A Simple Reminder Of The Electrical Connections
Compact Scarecrow - Quick Set-up Guide The following shows the most common set-up steps for each model of Compact. For more detail, refer to the complete details of each step in the following pages. Electrical Connections Compact 200 - Battery Power Connection (see page 7) Lead with 4-pin plug (non solar) -
Page 6: Items Supplied - A Comprehensive Photographic Reference For All Models
Compact Scarecrow - items supplied Please check the contents of the unit supplied to ensure everything is present. Compact 200 Master Unit Master Unit Front view Master Unit Underside view - note that control points B, C, D and E are fitted - supplied with 4 M8 x 30 bolts, M8 nuts and with removable plastic covers. - Page 7 Compact Scarecrow - items supplied Compact Solar Master Unit Master Unit Underside view - supplied with 4 M8 x 30 bolts, M8 nuts and locking - note that control points B, C, D and E are fitted washers with removable plastic covers. Slave Unit - solar version Solar Slave Unit Underside view Booster Cable...
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Page 8: Unit Location And Assembly
Compact Scarecrow - location and assembly Unit Location and Assembly Where to locate the Compact Scarecrow for best results The Compact is most effective when the unit is situated as high as possible above the birds. Obviously this is not possible where birds such as pigeons are in woodland but, if located high enough on a pole or similar structure, they should lift from the fields. -
Page 9: Assembling And Mounting The Compact 360 Master And Slave Units
Compact Scarecrow - location and assembly Assembling and Mounting the Compact 360 Master Unit with the Slave Unit To mount the Slave unit on a pole back to back with the Master Unit place the two units around a suitable mounting pole (such as a scaffold pole) and secure them together using the four supplied screws as per the picture above right. -
Page 10: Power Supply And Electrical Connections
Compact Scarecrow - electrical connections Power Supply and Electrical Connections Compact 200 Master Unit Battery Power Connection Connect the socket end of the Battery Connector Lead to the Power Input Plug (marked A on the underside of the Master unit) Connect the battery terminal clips to a fully charged 12 volt battery of at least 30A/hr capacity. -
Page 11: Connecting The Solar Unit
Compact Scarecrow - electrical connections Slacken off the gland at the base of the socket and slide the socket housing back on the cable until the cable connectors are accessible. Feed the bare ends of the Master to Slave Connector Lead through the socket housing from the narrow end. -
Page 12: Control Panel Settings
Compact Scarecrow - control settings Control Panel Settings Test Mode Before making adjustments to the Control Panel settings it is a good idea to set the unit to Test Mode. This is used to shorten the delay times between bird broadcast sequences for test purposes only. -
Page 13: Setting The Ambient Light Sensor
Compact Scarecrow - control settings Setting the Ambient Light Sensor - for Dawn to Dusk operation only Most bird pest species are active only during daylight hours, so the Compact is supplied with the Ambient Light Sensor pre-set. The unit will therefore shut down automatically during the hours of darkness. -
Page 14: Setting The Bird Distress Calls
Compact Scarecrow - control settings Setting the Bird Distress Calls Refer to the Mode Switch Block shown below. The six mini switches numbered 1 to 6 are used to select the bird distress calls to be broadcast. The normal allocation of bird species to each switch is as follows: Herring Gull Black Headed Gull Starling... -
Page 15: How Often To Move The Compact
Compact Scarecrow - practical tips Example of Playback Sequence Assuming three bird distress calls are selected for broadcast randomly, automatically and during daylight hours the following would be the playback sequence: Start Compact plays one of the three programmed birds, randomly selected, for 90 seconds. Pause for 60 seconds (no audio). -
Page 16: Technical Help - Simple Trouble-Shooting Guide
Without limitation, the manufacturers Scarecrow Bio-Acoustics Ltd and Martin Lishman Ltd will not be liable for any consequential or indirect loss suffered by purchasers or users of the unit, whether this loss arises from correct or incorrect use, defect or malfunction caused by faulty parts or workmanship, poor equipment maintenance, failure of due diligence, lack of prior consultation or in any other way.
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