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
con trol unit box. The adapter shall remain readily operable.
An optional battery cable may be used to connect the
control unit to a 12-volt battery. If this is done, first connect
the black battery clip to the negative terminal on the battery
and then connect the red battery clip to the positive terminal.
Both the connection to the electrical outlet (or battery) and
the connection of the power cable inside the control unit
must be protected from dripping or splashing water. Do not
set objects filled with liquids on the control unit.
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 “PRO GRAM MING
YOUR BB–PRO” for complete 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. Ensure that the cover is
properly latched closed and do not open the cover during
rain or other conditions that would expose the inside of the
control unit to water.
PROGRAMMING YOUR BB–PRO UNIT
To program your BB–PRO unit you will
need a small screw driver, toothpick, or
other small, rigid object to move 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 moved to
the right-hand side. The switch is OFF
if the switch is moved to the left-hand
side.
SOUND SETTING SWITCHES
The
Sound
Setting Switches
are the first eight
switches in the
switch array, to set
the sonic (audio)
sounds only.
Each switch has a recording number to the left of
it that corresponds with the bird/sound descriptions
listed on the foil label (see above example) located
on the replaceable Memory Card with Sound Chip
to the right of the switch arrays. For best results,
choose a combination of both predator calls AND
bird distress recordings to create the most natural
scenario. We also recommend varying your
choices periodically for greatest effectiveness.
NOTE:
Your BB-PRO features a replaceable Memory Card with Sound
Chip. You will notice that the sounds included on your BB-PRO unit are
listed on a silver foil label affixed to the chip. To remove, simply pull
Memory Card with Sound Chip straight out from the embedded socket.
Then, if desired, insert a different Memory Card with Sound Chip by
pressing firmly straight into the socket.
MODE SETTING SWITCHES
The Mode Setting Switches set the various modes of operation:
such as the amount of time between playing predator calls and
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 Delay Period
2
Sets the Delay Period
3
Sets the Time of Operation
4
Sets the Time of Operation
5
Turns Random Mode On or Off
Remember, whatever your choices, the
ultrasonic 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.
The SHORT setting is appropriate
for testing, but is NOT recommended for long-term success.
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 op er at ing in Random Mode, the unit will delay
anywhere from the min i mum 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
3
and
4
in the Mode Function settings to the following:
Switch 3 Switch 4
Mode
ON
OFF
Day Only
OFF
ON
24-Hour
OFF
OFF
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. When the unit is not operating in the Random Mode,
the unit will play the selected recordings 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 Settings
ON
RANDOM (Mode ON)
OFF
NOT RANDOM (Mode OFF)
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45
67
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2
345
BIRD #1
BIRD #2
BIRD #3
BIRD #4
BIRD #5
BIRD #6
BIRD #7
BIRD #8
DELAY
TIME
RANDOM
DELAY
123
45
67
81
2
345
BIRD #1
BIRD #2
BIRD #3
BIRD #4
BIRD #5
BIRD #6
BIRD #7
BIRD #8
DELAY
TIME
RANDOM
DAY/24HR/NIGHT
123
45
67
81
2
345
BIRD #1
BIRD #2
BIRD #3
BIRD #4
BIRD #5
BIRD #6
BIRD #7
BIRD #8
DELAY
TIME
RANDOM
1 Pigeon I
2 Pigeon II / Bird Predator I
3 Starling / Pigeon III
4 Sparrow
5 Gull I
6 Gull II
7 Bird Predator II
8 Bird Predator III
SOUND #1
SOUND #2
SOUND #3
SOUND #4
SOUND #5
SOUND #6
SOUND #7
SOUND #8
123
45
67
81
2
345
BIRD #1
BIRD #2
BIRD #3
BIRD #4
BIRD #5
BIRD #6
BIRD #7
BIRD #8
DELAY
TIME
RANDOM
NOT RANDOM
123
45
67
81
2
345
BIRD #1
BIRD #2
BIRD #3
BIRD #4
BIRD #5
BIRD #6
BIRD #7
BIRD #8
DELAY
TIME
RANDOM
SOUND #1
SOUND #2
SOUND #3
SOUND #4
SOUND #5
SOUND #6
SOUND #7
SOUND #8
TIME OFF
DAY/24HR/NIGHT
NOT RANDOM
