MARGO SUPPLIES MARGO ELECTRA 1100 User manual

MARGO ELECTRA
MARGO ELECTRA
#1100 & #1200 - SCARE CANNON M A N U A L
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THIS PRODUCT WAS DESIGNED AND INTENDED FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF WILDLIFE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT. THE PROPER
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DAMAGE RESULTING FROM DELIBERATE OR ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE OF THE PRODUCT, OR MODIFICATIONS MADE TO THE PRODUCT,
SELF-SUPPLIED MATERIALS USED ALONG WITH THE PRODUCT, CARELESS OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE NEGLECT OF THIS PRODUCT.
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120dB cannon blasts scare birds and keep
them away.
One 20lbs propane cylinder will provide over
15,000 detonations.
and multi-shot bursts.
Microprocessor controlled timing with a
backup real time clock.
Improved battery life, uses 2mA of power
in standby for regular cannons and 12mA
for radio versions.
habituation.
14 Amp/Hr battery provides 120 days of
average use and 60 days for radio version.
For Radio Controlled: 900MHz receiver
provides up to15.5km/9mi line of sight range.
CANNON FEATURES 3

Electra Rotating Tripod (#1101)
provides 360° coverage and elevates
the cannon’s blast. Using the tripod
will increase the cannon’s coverage
to 30 acres.
Tripod Mounted Solar Kit (#1102)
and Solar Case Kit (#1103) provide
continuous power and protects
your battery from the elements.
Electra with Radio Control (#1200)
cannon.
99 Channel Transmitter (#1301)
remotely activate cannon from a
range of 15.5km/9mi, line of sight.
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UPGRADES AND A C CESSORIES.
CANNON UPGRADES
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when using several deterrents together. Combine scare
Deploy cannons before your crops are damaged, not
after. It’s easier to keep birds out of the control area
than to chase them out once they’ve been rewarded.
Birds are most active at dawn and dusk.
To reduce overall sound output and prevent habituation,
restrict cannon use when birds are not active.
A single cannon will protect up to 6 acres of high value
crop from persistent birds.
Relocate cannon frequently to prevent habituation. It
should be moved every 2-3 days when birds are present.
TIPS & TRICKS 5

Clear an area of 5m (15ft) surrounding the
gas cylinder and cannon of all debris,
including flammable and combustible
material, such asdried weeds and grass.
The area directly in front of the megaphone
must be clear of all obstructions.
Never place objects or look directly into the
megaphone.
Never walk in front of or look into the barrel.
Do not place objects on top of the cannon.
Do not operate cannon in an enclosed space.
away from the cannon.
Cannon should be on stable horizontal
ground when in use.
Only use LP Gas (propane) or butane gas.
Keep canister upright. Do not place in a pit.
Call the proper authorities/emergency
Service cannon after 150kg (330lbs) of use.
Replace the gas hose every 2 years. Contact
Margo Supplies to order replacement.
SAFETY INFORMATION 6

7. Keep the battery raised above ground level
and sheltered from the elements.
8. The cannon is now ready for programming,
if desired. Consult the following pages for
further instructions.
1. Attach Red Metal Lid (#ZE-M) to Cannon
Body with the Handle (#91616).
2. Insert the Plastic End Caps (#91656) onto the
end of the Metal Legs (#91636).
3. Attach the Left and Right Metal Legs (#91636)
onto the cannon using .
4. Make sure the Regulator and the Gas Cylinder
both have clean connections.
5. Connect the Gas Regulator (#9023) to your
gas canister (not included) and snug with a
24mm wrench. Do not open propane valve.
6. Hook up cannon to power source.
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WHEN OPERATING
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then press the Red Hose Fracture Button on
the Pressure Regulator (#9023).
THEHOSE FRACTURE BUTTON MUST BE
PRESSED EACH TIME THE GAS IS TURNED ON
FOR WIRELESS MODELS:
Operating frequency band 902 to 928 MHz.
Ideal RF line-of-sight range up to
15.5km/9mi.
Transmit power output 24 dBm (250 mW).
For 900MHZ equipped models, the following
modem approvals apply:
Innovation, Science and Economic
Development Canada (ISED):
1846A-XB900HP
United States (FCC Part 15.247):
MCQ-XB900HP
INSTALLATION 8

FOR WIRELESS MODELS:
1. Connect the antenna and the antenna cable
as shown below. Medium thread locker is
recommended.
2. Ensure smooth operation of the lid without
pinching the coaxial antenna wire inside.
3. The green “RSSI” LED indicates signal strength.
ANTENNA
CABLE
“RSSI”
LED
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FIRMWARE 1.0
1. Rotate the ”Control Knob” to navigate the
menu. The menu will reset to the homepage
after 45 seconds without use. Settings are
saved and stored in an internal memory.
CONTROL
KNOB
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3. If equipped with radio control, the screen will
4. The home screen will display a countdown
voltage.
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