Martin Lishman Scarecrow COMPACT Series User manual

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Compact 200
Master Unit
Compact 360
Master & Slave Unit
Compact
Solar Unit
COMPACT
Scarecrow
Instruction Manual
for Agricultural and Horticultural use

Compact Scarecrow - Typical Uses
Jackdaws in peas
Starlings on silage
Gulls on rubbish
Cormorants on
fishing lakes
Rooks in fruit
orchards
Pigeons in cereals,
brassicas, fruit
Crows in cereals,
on golf greens
Grazing geese

Compact Scarecrow - Manual Contents
Contents Page
Points to Remember - at-a-glance tips for getting the best results 1
Quick Set-up Guide - a simple reminder of the electrical connections 2
and control settings
Items Supplied - a comprehensive photographic reference for all models 3-4
and accessories
Unit Location and Assembly
Where to locate the Compact Scarecrow for best results 5
Assembling and mounting the Compact 200 Master Unit 5
Assembling and mounting the Compact 360 Master and Slave Units 6
Assembling and mounting the Compact Solar Unit 6
Power Supply and Electrical Connections
Master Unit - Battery power connection 7
-Mains power connection 7
Connecting the Master to the Slave 7
Connecting the Solar Unit 8
Control Panel Settings
Test mode 9
Setting the volume level 9
Setting the ambient light sensor 10
Setting the bird distress calls 11
Setting the distress call playback sequence 11-12
Practical Tips
How often to move the Compact 12
Coverage area of the Compact 12
Effect on other animals 12
Technical Help - simple trouble-shooting guide 13
- technical assistance contact details 13

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Volume - Keep it Natural
Start the volume low and gradually raise it
so that it blends with the natural species
sound.
Random Calls - Keep them Guessing
Play the calls of several associated birds
randomly to keep the birds away for longer.
Compact Scarecrow - Points to Remember
Pigeons in rape = Crows + Rooks + Jackdaws + Pigeons
Starlings on maize silage = Crows + Rooks + Starlings
Location - Keep it High
Locate Compact as high as possible on a
pole or on a building.
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Coverage - Keep it Realistic
Many factors can affect coverage. Assess
each situation and make allowances.
Hills and Valleys Wind speed and direction
Trees and hedges Walls and buildings
Re-positioning - Keep it Weekly
Give Compact a chance to do its job;
don’t move it too frequently.
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Please read the instructions for the unit carefully to ensure you are creating the best
environment for the Compact Scarecrow to operate successfully. All bird control
situations differ in many respects so it is worth taking some time to get used to how the
Compact will work for you, according to your situation and the level and type of bird
problem that you have.
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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)
Compact 360 - Master to Slave Connection (see page 7-8)
Compact Solar - Connection (see page 8)
Compact Scarecrow - Quick Set-up Guide
Master Unit Slave Unit
Control Settings
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Volume (see page 9) - keep it low, keep it natural!
Normal Switch Block Settings - for arable farm use
1 Herring Gull OFF
2 Black Headed Gull OFF
3 Starling OFF
4 Rook ON
5 Crow ON
6 Pigeon (+ Jackdaw) ON
7 Normal playback sequence OFF
8 Light sensor over-ride OFF
9 Auto-timer ON
10 Test mode OFF
Normal LED lights
Red: ON = Auto-timer on; FLASHING = At night, ambient light sensor activated
Green: ON = Bird call playing; FLASHING = 60 second pause between calls
Yellow: ON = Daylight; FLASHING = 60 minute ambient light sensor countdown
Compact Solar Unit Only - CHARGING LED: OFF = Battery discharged;
FLASHING = Charged or charging (frequency indicates charge level)
Mode Switch Block (see pages 9-11)
Volume
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Lead with 4-pin plug
(non solar)
(non solar only)
Lead with 2-pin plug
(solar only)

Master Unit Underside view
- note that control points B, C, D and E are fitted
with removable plastic covers.
Compact Scarecrow - items supplied
Please check the contents of the unit supplied to ensure everything is present.
Compact 200 Master Unit
Battery connector lead
4-pin plug (non solar)
Control adjustment tool
Also included:
Instruction Manual and Unit
Test Certificate
Master Unit Front view
Compact 360 Slave Unit
Master to Slave
connector lead
4-pin plug (non solar)
Slave Unit Front view Slave Unit Underside view
- note that the Solar Input socket F and the Power On aperture
are fitted with removable plastic covers.
Also included:
Master Unit (see Compact 200 above)
Instruction Manual and Unit Test Certificate
Cover from Solar Input
socket F
Compact Master and Slave Accessories - some of the following items may also have been supplied
U-Clamps
- mates with rear brackets to provide
pole fixing for Master Unit
Power Supply Unit
- 240v ac-15v dc mains
power supply unit
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1323 Pole & Base Kit
- 2m pole and mountings with 1m square base to position
Compact in free standing location;
- requires 4x450mm square paving slabs or similar for
installation stability
- supplied with 2x M10 x 70 bolts, 4x M10 flat washers and
2x M10 nyloc nuts
- supplied with 1x plastic end cap
- supplied with 4 M8 x 30 bolts, M8 nuts and
locking washers

Compact Solar
Master to Slave
connector lead
- solar version (both 4-pin plugs)
Control adjustment tool
Compact Scarecrow - items supplied
Master Unit
- supplied with 4 M8 x 30 bolts, M8 nuts and locking
washers
Slave Unit - solar version
Master Unit Underside view
- note that control points B, C, D and E are fitted
with removable plastic covers.
Solar Slave Unit Underside view
Solar Panel (plus H-Bracket)
- with connecting lead and
plug attached
Also included:
Instruction Manual and
Unit Test Certificate
Booster Cable
2-pin plug
(do not use if 4-pin plug)
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Solar Pole & Base Kit
- 2m pole and mountings with 1m
square base to position Compact in free
standing location;
- requires 4x450mm square paving
slabs or similar for installation stability
- supplied with 2x M10 x 70 bolts, 4x
M10 flat washers and 2x M10 nyloc nuts
- supplied with 1x M10 x 60 bolt,1x M10
nyloc nut and boss to fasten the solar
panel to the pole

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. A height of at least 2m
above the birds is ideal, with the unit angled slightly downwards if possible.
If a unit is being used in a barn, to remove Starlings for example, users should locate the
Compact at the highest point possible for best effect, ideally using the wall fitting kit. Some
experimentation may be needed to find how the unit works best in each situation - different
species react with varied urgency.
However and wherever it is located the Compact must be properly secured so that wind and
animals cannot dislodge it. Fitting accessories are available to assist this (see below).
The Compact outer casing has been specifically designed with a sloping top to ensure
that any rain water runs off the top of the unit. When assembling the unit, please ensure
that the control panel is located at the base of the unit so that the ‘Scarecrow’ logo, on the
front, is not upside down. The control panel is not waterproof and must be kept dry.
Always ensure that the plastic covers are replaced after any adjustments have been
completed.
Assembling and Mounting the Compact 200 Master Unit
Wall Mounting
Attach the unit to a wall using the bolts, nuts and washers supplied or alternative appropriate
wall fixings.
Pole Mounting
Fit the unit to a suitable pole (such as a scaffold pole) using the two U clamps and the bolts, nuts
and washers supplied.
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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.
Assembling and Mounting the Compact Solar
All parts supplied can be identified from the photos on Page 4. Note that the Solar Pole and Base
Kit requires the local purchase of 4 cement composite paving slabs each 450mm square; these
are used to stabilize the system. In high winds please take further precautions to keep the unit
secure. Assemble the frame as follows:
1. Secure the 1m pole with mounting brackets to the two base mounts using the 2x M10 x 70
bolts, 4x M10 flat washers and 2x M10 nyloc nuts supplied and then fit the four paving
slabs.
2. Attach the support pole clamps to the top of the pole, locate the remaining pole in the
clamps and tighten the clamp bolts and nuts. The end result should be as per the picture
below.
3. Locate the Master and Slave Units around the support pole as per the instructions at the
top of this page.
4. Attach the solar boss to the top of the mounting pole using the M10 x 60 bolt and the M10
nyloc nut supplied then attach the solar panel, as per the picture below, and secure it to the
boss with the small grub screw (but do not over-tighten). Position the Solar Panel to be
SOUTH facing and adjust the angle upwards from horizontal to make maximum use of the
sunlight; in the UK this is likely to be 30° from horizontal during the months of May to
September and 50° from October to April. To adjust the angle take out the M8 x 80 bolt
from the solar panel assembly and rotate to the required slot. The four slots represent the
angles 10°, 30°, 50° and 70°. To fasten the solar panel insert the M8 x 80 bolt in the
selected slot.
It is essential that the Solar Panel is kept clean for maximum efficiency, particularly from
snow and ice in winter, which will reduce the light reaching the panel and may result in a
fully discharged battery.
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Compact Scarecrow - electrical connections
Power Supply and Electrical Connections
Compact 200 Master Unit
Battery Power Connection
1. Connect the socket end of the Battery Connector Lead to the Power Input Plug (marked A
on the underside of the Master unit)
2. Connect the battery terminal clips to a fully charged 12 volt battery of at least 30A/hr
capacity. ‘Leisure’ batteries are better for this purpose, rather than vehicle types, since they
are designed for repeated re-charging. (A battery re-charger will also be required).
Mains Power Connection
1. Mains power connection requires the Power Supply Unit accessory. If you do not have this
and would like to connect your unit to mains power, contact your Compact Scarecrow
supplier.
2. The Power Supply Unit lead is connected to the Power Input Plug (marked A on the
underside of the Master unit) using the socket that is on the end of the Battery Connector
Lead. For solely mains power connection, the battery lead should be removed. If both
battery and mains power is required, both leads can be connected to the socket.
3. Connect the Power Supply Unit lead as follows:
a. Undo the Battery Connector Lead socket using the Control Adjustment Tool to turn the
inner locking ring anti-clockwise as shown in the photos below:
b. 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.
c. If battery power is not required, disconnect and remove the battery cable.
d. Feed the bare ends of the Power Supply Unit lead through the socket housing from the
narrow end.
e. Look for the very small numbers, 1-4, at the base of each connection terminal.
f. Connect the Power Supply Unit lead so that the inner white sheathed (positive +) wire is
connected to terminal 1 and the outer bare (negative -) wire is connected to terminal 4.
g. Ensure all terminal connections are tight and re-assemble the socket.
4. Note: The Power Supply Unit is not waterproof. Locate in a damp-free place and
ensure that the AC Mains power source is fitted with an overload protection device.
Connecting the Compact 360 Master Unit to the Slave Unit (non solar)
To connect the Slave unit to the Master unit the Master to Slave Connector Lead needs to be
wired into the socket end of the Battery Connector Lead so that both leads can be connected to
the Power Input Plug (marked A on the underside of the Master unit). Do this as follows:
1. Remove the black cover from the Solar Input Socket F (see picture) and use it to undo the
Battery Connector Lead socket by placing the back of the black cover into the inner locking
ring of the socket and turning it anti-clockwise.
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