Setting Sensitivity - Contech ScareCrow Manual

Setting Sensitivity

If you can hear the ScareCrow's clicks from 10 meters (35 feet)
away, you do not need to turn on the water for this section. In a noisy
area where the audible clicks cannot be heard each time you move, please
turn the water on for setup purposes. If you decide to turn the water on for
your setup process, just point the water spray to one side to avoid getting wet.
1. Turn the sensitivity knob on.
Sensitivity Knob
RESET / OFF
Set the sensitivity knob high enough to see to target animal
when it is within reach of the 10 meter (35 foot) water spray, but not
beyond that point. It is not beneficial to sense animals or moving
objects outside the area you wish to protect.
2. Confirm sensing area.
Start outside your desired coverage area and work your way inwards.
The ScareCrow's sprinkler will activate once it detects you. Make
minor adjustments until you feel the ScareCrow will only trigger when
movement is detected inside the you wish to protect. After the 3 second
pulse of water, remain still for approximately 8 seconds after each
activation, while the ScareCrow resets itself. Repeat this process until you
have a good idea of the ScareCrow's area of coverage at this setting.
3. Increase or decrease the ScareCrow's sensitivity
Suggested sensitivity settings
Distance at which you wish to detect animal.
Animal Size
Small
Medium
Large
* Some small animals might not be seen at this distance.
6
10 ft. 20 ft.
6-7 7-9 *
3-4 5-6
2-3 4-5
The ScareCrow is most sensitive to
movement across the field of view.
Motion towards or away from the
sensor may not always trigger
the unit.
30 ft.
7-9
6-9
6