Pro Amp - Bird Control

Bird Gard's Pro Amp was created as a result of requests from existing customers for:

• a machine which could protect a much larger area than any other models
• a machine that did not require speaker wires run around the the bird problem area.

Speaker wires strung around a vineyard can cause problems when over-row spraying is used.

The Pro Amp replaces several small sized units. It is able to control several species of birds because it has the versatility of several machines all in one. This versatility is possible because the machine has changeable microchips. Each of these chips has 8 sound segments. We have approximately 70 chips which enables us to deal with just about all bird control problems.

INSTALLATION
Sound can't travel efficiently through dense vegetation. Therefore, speakers must be placed about 3 feet (1m) above the top of the foliage.

Correct installation is very important.
Bird Gard will provide a mud map indicating the best position for the Pro Amp to be placed.

The Pro Amp is fitted with a cooling fan for the resistor. When the resistor temperature reaches 40 degrees celcius (usually after 4 or 5 plays), the fan will automatically turn on. If the control unit is placed in the shade (ie: up close to the vines or in the vines), it will greatly assist in keeping the unit cool during the hottest summer days. The bird distress chips requires much less energy and generates less heat than does the harassment chip.

SOLAR PANEL
The solar will trickle charge battery and will lessen the number of times that it will require recharging. Solar panels aren't infallible. Overcast conditions drastically reduce their output and the battery's power storage will obviously plummet at such times. During early morning and late afternoon, the machine is operating and drawing power while the solar panel is generating very little power. It will, therefore, be nescessary to recharge the battery from time to time.

OPERATION
All modes of operation are clearly marked on the face of the sound generator unit, i.e. how to set for day, night, or 24 hour operation, short, medium or long time-off periods and random or non-random sound sequences.

The Pro Amp is pre-set on DAY, SHORT, RANDOM - all that is required is that the speakers and power are connected and the unit turned ON.

• Once the Pro Amp is up and running, it can provide 24 hour protection for your crop.
  
• A light sensor operates the unit during daylight or night time or both
  
• The unit should always be run at maximum volume
  
• Hearing protection should be used when operating the unit.
  
• The battery (if using the 12v model) must never be allowed to become flat.
  
• A spare battery is recommended.
  
• A deep cycle battery in excess of 100amps is recommended.
  
• If in any doubt regarding any area of operation, contact Bird Gard for advice.

A spare battery is recommended because a large flock of birds in a crop for a day while a flat battery is being recharging, will cost a lot more than a back-up battery.

It is virtually impossible to keep 100% of the birds out 100% of the time.
Electronic bird control aims to keep the majority of birds out of crops at a vastly lower cost than netting.

MAINTENANCE
An occasional spray with electrical contact cleaner over the connection points and switches will ensure years of trouble free use.

STORAGE
In the off-season the system should be stored in an insect proof container (e.g. a taped up box) to ensure that ants or wasps don't build nests inside the control box or speakers as this may render the system inoperable.

Contact us now or Get a quote to find out how we can help.