Bird-X Super Broadband PRO User manual

PRIOR TO INSTALLATION
Your complete Super Broadband Pro kit includes a
control unit, power adapter and four speakers.
Open the control unit by lifting the two latches on the
side of the enclosure.
Prior to operation, route the speakers and power
cables from their respective jacks on the control
panel down through the cable strain relief in the
lower part of the enclosure, as shown in Figure 1.
IMPORTANT: Be certain that
the power switch is in the OFF
position and the volume control
is set to the minimum (LOW) -
volume level (counterclock-
wise) as shown in Fig. 2 while
plugging the speaker and power
cords into the control unit.
HOW IT WORKS
Sonic and ultrasonic sounds sequence through all
four speakers. Sonic sounds play according to the
programming options you choose. Ultrasonic
sounds are always active --day and night-- regard-
less of programming, however they won’t play
during the sonic sounds.
INSTALLATION
1) Use the mounting hardware (included) to mount
the control unit box to a wall, post or other vertical
surface.
Digital Bird Repeller
is not operating in the
Random Mode, the unit will
play the selected record-
ings in a sequential order.
The Random Mode is
recommended to keep
birds from adapting to a preset pattern of sounds.
To operate the unit in Random mode, set switch 5
in Mode settings as follows:
Switch 5 Mode
ON RAMDOM (Mode ON)
OFF NOT RANDOM (mode OFF)
ULTRASONIC FREQUENCY SWITCH
The ultrasonic sounds play regardless of the
other settings you choose. HIGH, MED and LOW
refer to the frequency of the ultrasonic sound
waves. We recommend you begin on LOW, and
then vary between the three every so often
(during routine maintenance, for example).
PROGRAMMING EXAMPLE
Recording Switches: Results
1, 3, 5 and 6 to “ON” position Plays Sound 1, 3, 5 & 6
Mode Switches
1 = “OFF” position
2 = “ON” position (Medium), every 1 to 4 minutes
3 = “ON” position
4 = “OFF” position Operates during daylight hours only
5 = “ON” position In random, non-sequential order
VOLUME CONTROL
The unit has a volume control dial for the sonic
(audio) sounds on the front panel of the unit. Turn-
ing the dial toward low will result in reduced sound
output and rotating the dial toward high will result in
an increase in sound output.
CAUTION: Take care when turning the dial since the
unit may be in an inactive state when the dial is rotat-
ed. It could then reactivate at a very high level of
sound which could be painful to your ears.
POWER SWITCH
The power switch enables the unit to operate.
Slide the switch to the ON position to start the unit.
If you turn the unit OFF, be sure to leave it off for
about 30 seconds before turning it back on to allow
the electronics to properly reset.
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
Since 1967, our products have provided years of
trouble-free service with only a minimum of routine
maintenance. This unit is specifically designed for
extensive outdoor use and temperature extremes.
The electronic circuits inside the unit are coated for
oxidation and moisture protection and need no
maintenance. For the longest life of extermal com-
ponents, clean off any excess dirt or corrosion.
Twice a year, lubricate the switch sockets and the
connections with silicone spray.
TROUBLESHOOTING
300 North Elizabeth Street • Chicago, IL 60607
ph. [phone] • fax [phone]
Toll Free US & Canada 800-662-5021
www.bird-x.com
EPA Establishment Number 075130-OR-001
Fig. 1
THIS SUPER BB PROUNIT IS GUARANTEED
AGAINST DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORKMAN-
SHIP FOR SIX MONTHS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE.
BIRD-X WILL REPLACE OR REPAIR, PROVIDED
DEFECT OCCURS UNDER NORMAL USE. UNITS
ALSO CARRY A 30-DAY PERFORMANCE GUARAN-
TEE. IF USER IS NOT SATISFIED WITH RESULTS,
UNIT MAY BE RETURNED WITHIN 30 DAYS FOR
CREDIT LESS A 15% HANDLING AND RESTOCKING
CHARGE. RETURNS ACCEPTED ONLY WITH
AUTHORIZATION FROM OUR CHICAGO OFFICE.
Super Billboard PRO Instructions #655-0047-00 (rev. 2/19/03)
Cable Strain Relief
LIMITED WARRANTY
Super Broadband PRO™
SUPER BIL LBOA RD PRO
8 1 2 3 4 5
DELAY
TIME
NOT RANDOM
PROBLEM
Unit is on, but no
sound is heard
Unit is on, but plays
the same bird over
and over, regardless
of settings
Unit is not operating
properly in the
DAY or NIGHT mode
• Check volume settings
• Check time of operation
settings.
• Check that at least one bird
is selected to play.
Reset the unit by turning
it off for 30 seconds and
then back on
• Double check Mode
switch settings
• Make sure photocell
is not obstructed.
• Make sure the photocell is
not affected by bright
lights in either the front
or the back of the unit.
PROBLEM SOLUTION
Fig
. 2

2) Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. The
other end of the cable should already be plugged
into the power jack located above POWER JACK
on the front panel of the control unit box.
3) Speaker positioning: On a billboard or sign, you
will most likely want to position speakers in
between the double-sided sign, or in the back of
a single-sided sign. Place two speakers high
and two speakers low. Position them either in
the center facing out or on the outside edges
facing IN and ACROSS the sign. In this manner,
birds will be constantly “exposed” to the greatest
sound diversity without too much physical
obstruction. If you’re not sure exactly where you
will want the speakers, we suggest temporary
installations with wire ties until you determine
where you will want them permanently.
If the infestation is on a tower, awning, rooftop or
anyplace else, follow the rough guidelines
above: put some high and put some low, and
have them face different directions for greatest
sound variety.
4) Set the switches, as desired. (See “PROGRAM-
MING YOUR SUPER Broadband PRO” for com-
plete details on how to program your bird repeller).
5) Make sure the volume setting is set to LOW (all
the way counter-clockwise).
6) Slide the SOUND FREQUENCY switch to the
HIGH position. The unit will immediately turn on.
7) Adjust the volume to the desired level.
8) Close the cover and latch shut.
SUPER BROADBAND PROPROGRAMMING
Toprogram your BB -
PRO unit you will need a
small screwdriver, toothpick, or
other small, rigid object to tog-
gle the switches in the switch
array. The switch array is the
switch bank located in the top
left corner of the unit (under
“PROGRAM”) . A switch is
ON if the switch is pressed
down on the right-hand side. The switch is
OFF if the left side is pressed down.
SOUND SETTING SWITCHESThe Sound
Setting
Switches are
the first eight
switches in the
switch array,
and set the
sonic (audio)
sounds only.
Each switch has a recording number to the right
of it that corresponds with the descriptions listed
on the foil label inside the unit. We strongly rec-
ommend several sounds, including at least one of
the distress cries (switches 1 & 2), at least one of
the predator sounds (switches 3, 4 & 5) and at
least one of the harassments (switches 6, 7 & 8).
We also recommend varying your choices period-
ically for greatest effectiveness.
MODE SETTING SWITCHES
The Mode Setting Switches set the various modes
of operation: such as the amount of time between
playing bird distress calls, when the unit will
operate (day only, night only, or 24 hours), and
whether the unit will operate in the random
mode or normal mode.
Switch Mode or Function
1 Sets the Time-Off Period
2 Sets the Time-Off Period
3 Sets the Time the unit plays
4 Sets the Time the unit plays
5 Turns Random Mode On or Off
Remember, whatever your choices, the ultra-
sonic sounds are always active.
DELAY SWITCHES
The two“Delay” switches are located just below
the Bird switches in the
switch array. When the unit is
set to one of the various Delay
modes, the unit will delay a
number of seconds or minutes
between recorded sounds.
Please note that the unit will play all of the selected
recordings (either sequentially or non-sequentially,
depending on the Random Mode) then it will go into
a delay. The time the unit stays off depends on the
Delay and the Random Mode settings. If the unit is
operating in Random Mode, the unit will delay any-
where from the minimum value to the maximum
value for that Delay setting. If the unit is not in Ran-
dom Mode, it will delay only the minimum value. To
set the Delay period (or delay interval), use the
following settings on switches 1 and 2 in the Mode
Function settings.
Switch 1 Switch 2 Delay Period
ON OFF Short
OFF ON Medium
ON ON Long
OFF OFF Extra Long
Mode Min Max
Short 17 sec 50 sec
Medium 1 min 4:15 min
Long 5:00 min 10:00 min
XLong 10 min 30 min
TIME OF OPERATION SWITCHES
The two“Time” switches are
located just under the
Delay switches in the switch
array. ‘Night Only’ operates the
unit at night and ‘Day Only’
operates the unit during the day.
However, the photocell that senses the sunlight is
susceptible to bright lights. Take care not to have
bright lights shining towards the unit since this can
prevent the unit from operating properly. In ‘24-Hour
Mode’, the unit will operate continuously, regardless
of the time of day. To set the Time period for the unit
to operate set switches 3and 4in the Mode
Function settings to the following:
Switch 3 Switch 4 Mode
ON OFF Day Only
OFF ON 24-Hour
ON ON Night Only
OFF OFF also Night Only
RANDOM OPERATION SWITCH
The “Random” switch is the bottom switch in
the switch array. When operating in Random
Mode, the unit will randomly play the selected
recordings in non-sequential order
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5
SOUND #1
SOUND #2
SOUND #3
SOUND #4
SOUND #5
SOUND #6
SOUND #7
SOUND #8
DELAY
TIME
NOT RANDOM
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1
SOUND #1
SOUND #2
SOUND #3
SOUND #4
SOUND #5
SOUND #6
SOUND #7
SOUND #8
Starling / Pigeon I
Gull / Pigeon II
Peregrine Falcon
Sharp-Shinned Hawk
Cooper’s Hawk
Harassment 1
Harassment 2
Harassment 3
8 1 2 3 4 5
DELAY
TIME
NOT RANDOM
8 1 2 3 4 5
DELAY
TIME
NOT RANDOM