Scarecrow B.I.R.D. SYSTEM User Instruction Manual

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Page 1 USERS INSTRUCTION MANUAL SCARECROW B.I.R.D. SYSTEM™...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Page 1-2 - Items Supplied and Available Accessories Pages 2-4 - Practical Setup Tips Page 5 - Assembly / Fixing Pages 6-7 - Power Supply and Connections Page 8-9 - System Design Page 10 - Keypad Guide and Default Settings Page 11 - Turning the Unit On/Off Pages 12-...
Page 3 ITEMS SUPPLIED SCARECROW B.I.R.D. SYSTEM™ A fully automatic and random play bird dispersal system, incorporating: • Random play bird dispersal processor • 10 standard distress calls • Integrated Long Line Transformer • Built in keypad for setting controls • Built in light sensor •...
Page 4: Practical Setup Tips
Note: The 1220/L LOUDSPEAKER Class 1 ‘EexmN’ is for use in hazardous atmospheres, and more detail is provided in the appropriate manual. If the Scarecrow B.I.R.D. System™ processor unit can be situated in a safe environment, but the 1220/L speakers are required in view of the site environment, then the 4 x 1212L/1215L speakers provided as standard with the normal Scarecrow B.I.R.D.
Page 5 Relocating the Scarecrow B.I.R.D. System • Under normal circumstances due to the cable runs with the Scarecrow B.I.R.D. System™, once speakers are in place they are left where they are. • Whilst “speaker relocation” is an option, it is recommended that a system should ideally remain in situ if an area is required to be kept free of birds;...
Page 6 Note: The decision as to which option to follow may be driven by other factors such as installation costing. Habitat Management • Whilst the unique efficiency of SCARECROW bio-acoustic products is long established SCARECROW BIO-ACOUSTIC SYSTEMS LIMITED stress that they can only work effectively as part of an overall and planned programme of bird control.
Page 7: Assembly / Fixing
ASSEMBLY / FIXING • The Scarecrow B.I.R.D System™ main processor box is typically a traditional wall fixing using screws/raw plugs (not supplied). • Fixing can be either inside or outside depending on client needs and site circumstances. • Ideally the processor should not be positioned too far away from the speaker locations –...
Page 8: Power Supply And Connections
POWER SUPPLY AND CONNECTIONS SCARECROW B.I.R.D. SYSTEM™ • The standard system requires just one cable connection, as supplied. One end of the cable connection is fixed to the side of the Scarecrow B.I.R.D. System™ in the “Power Input” connection. Page 6...
Page 9 The solar power unit is a standalone unit and has two connectors. The first is “Solar”, connecting the solar panel to the battery and regulator. The second is “12V Out”, connecting the battery and regulator to the main Scarecrow B.I.R.D. System™ unit, at “Power Input”.
Page 10: System Design
Further instructions on the assembly of the Solar Pack are included with these accessories. SYSTEM DESIGN System Design is really all about speaker placement to take into account such factors as the following: • Sound broadcast over the entire target area, including dealing with any barriers to sound (e.g.
Page 11 • Ensuring speakers are angled slightly downward to ensure no collection of water within the horn. Whilst all the speakers Scarecrow use are rated IP65, it is best to have speakers angled very slightly downwards to prevent the risk of water collection.
Page 12: Keypad Guide And Default Settings
• Light Sensor – Mid Point 5 • Random Broadcast Playback Timer set to Normal When the unit is first provided from Scarecrow, the system will not have the PIN activated. In this “unlocked state” all buttons on the keypad are operative.
Page 13: Turning The Unit On/Off
TURNING THE UNIT ON/OFF Turn on the system. • Press the ‘POWER’ button to switch on. • The red LED above the power button will turn on. • If a PIN is enabled, LED’s 1-4 will flash four times indicating that the system is locked. •...
Page 14: Programming Instructions
PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS Broadcast Random Timer • The system has three main random timer functions that indicate how long the interval will be between each call sequence broadcast. The System is automatically pre-set to “Normal” mode – amend to “Severe” or “Re-Enforce” as required by pressing the appropriate button briefly and LED comes on, and “Normal”...
Page 15 PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED Light Sensor • The light sensor tells the system to stop broadcasting at night to save power and to reduce noise nuisance. • The DUSK timer runs for 1 hour at sunset to keep the system active after sunset to discourage birds from roosting.
Page 16 • During normal operation, the light sensor LED will be on during daylight, it will flash when dawn or dusk timer is running and will blink once every 5 seconds if in night mode (to save power). Light Sensor: Typical Results •...
Page 17: Other Features
OTHER FEATURES Low battery warning • If the battery voltage falls below 9v, the system will shutdown to prevent damage to the battery. • The next time the unit is powered up (provided the battery remained connected) the system will flash code 5 and play “low battery” through the speakers indicating that a low battery shutdown had occurred.
Page 18: Pin Control / Use
PIN CONTROL / USE • PIN option factory setting is set to “Disabled” as default. • Default PIN : 10, 10, 10, 10 Activate PIN Function and Save New Pin (use when PIN Function not activated before) • Press and Hold N for 3 seconds – Red LED’s 1- 4 will now flash •...
Page 19 • TECHNICAL SUPPORT Should you have any concerns about the installation or set up of your system, please contact either the agent from whom the purchase was made, or Scarecrow Bio-acoustic Systems direct as follows: o Phone: 01825 766363 o Email: support@scarecrow.eu...