User Guide - Poacher Catcher
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1. User Guide v6 Firmware updated for all units sold in 2013 Introduction Poacher Catcher Intruder Alert devices use a miniature Passive Infra Red Receiver PIR to detect the presence of a warm body moving across the detection range of the sensor If a moving body is detected Poacher Catcher will auto matically call one or more pre programmed numbers before returning to a monitoring state Poacher Catcher is suitable for use both indoors and out Manufacturer Information Poacher Catcher Intruder Alert devices are manufactured in the UK by AK Stevenson Ltd AK Stevenson Ltd Greenfields Hudnall Lane Little Gaddesden Herts HP4 1QE Mob 07775 602766 www poachercatcher co uk Poacher Catcher User Guide Rev firmware 6 09 Page 1 Poacher Catcher Walk Test Indicator Charger Socket On Off Control Switch Towards charger socket is ON Away from socket is OFF Positioning For normal operation Poacher Catcher requires no adjustment or settings to be altered Poacher Catcher should be positioned about 1 5M 5ft above the ground so that the front face is within line of sight of the area to be covered The detector must be able to see the area to be monitored with no obstructions or coverings over the sensor Positioning the Poacher Catcher at this height avoids the detection of small animals 1 5m SNS up to 10m Poacher Catcher User Guide Rev firmware 6 09 Page2. printed on top of the holder Push it in until it clicks and locks into place 6 Replace the battery link fs Place the back cover back on the box making sure that no components are trapped or disturbed Network Indicator OF Censuitesis e gt a gt Wn Ss 8B S amp S CEM Ip N Battery link Pi E J pE Poacher Catcher needs to register with the new network 1 Make sure the Poacher Catcher control switch is set to the Stand By OFF position see page 2 2 Connect the charger to Poacher Catcher 3 Poacher Catcher will find the new network automatically 4 If you have sent new data to Poacher Catcher wait about 5 minutes for the updates to complete 5 Test Poacher Catcher to check that all is OK Poacher Catcher User Guide Rev firmware 6 09 Page 8 Topping up credit on the P A Y G SIM Cards Depending upon usage the Poacher Catcher SIM card will periodically need topping up with a Suitable amount of credit If the credit for the SIM card inside Poacher Catcher falls below about 2 00 Poacher Catcher will automatically send a text message to the first person in the stored phonebook to let them know it is time to add credit to the card Orange T mobile do not support this facility An activated Top Up card will have been included in the package To use the Top Up swipe card all that needs to be done is to take the card to any retailer displaying the Top up sign and ask for
3. 2 Quick set Up Guide 1 Position Poacher Catcher about 1 5M above the ground You may mount Poacher Catcher horizontally or vertically whichever gives the best result in your specific situation 2 Make sure that the sensor is clear of obstruction and is aligned in the direction that you want to monitor 3 Poacher Catcher can detect intruders up to 10M away but keep in mind that sensitivity depends on the size of the body and speed of movement Poacher Catchers are most sensitive to bodies moving ACROSS the field of view rather than towards or away 4 When you turn Poacher Catcher ON there is a 30 second Walk Test period before the system becomes active see point 5 for instructions This is to allow you ample time to ensure correct positioning using the Walk Test light A Walk Test is the deliberate activation of the sensor within the Poacher Catcher to ensure correct positioning This can be done by walking in front of the unit The Walk Test light will stay on whilst it detects movement and will stay on until movement ceases Poacher Catcher will not make any calls within this Walk Test period 5 Walk Test Instructions i Switch Poacher Catcher ON ii The system needs to initialise The Walk Test light will flash 3 times and then be solid for 7 seconds The light will then flash once per second iii You should now perform your Walk Test this is the deliberate activation of the sensor by walking in front of the unit
4. Only use the power pack supplied with the Poacher Catcher Use of any other supply may invalidate your warranty may damage the unit or could be hazardous There are no internal operator adjustments In the unlikely event of servicing being required please contact your supplier for technical assistance Technical Specification Charger Input LOOVAC to 240VAC 0 6A 50Hz to 60Hz Safety Approved to TUV CE UL CUL Alerts Silent voice call to one primary and up to 3 additional recipients SMS Text Message to one primary and up to 3 additional recipients Range Over 8m up to 10m with an elliptical viewing angle of approximately 40 horizontally and 20 vertically Battery Lithium Ion Standby typically 3 months Size 1icm x 10 8cm x 5cm excluding screw plate Weight 235g Specification quoted is typical but not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice due to continuous development of the product In line with their policy of continual development AKStevenson Ltd reserves the right to improve or amend any part of the specification without notice This manual is protected by copyright No information contained in this manual may be copied or transferred by any means without the prior written consent of AKStevenson Ltd Poacher Catcher and the Poacher Catcher logo are trade marks of AKStevenson Ltd CE www poachercatcher co uk info poachercatcher co uk 44 777 5602 766 AK Stevenson Ltd shall not be liable for any spec
5. The Poacher Catcher has an internal clock which will be set accurately before despatch However on rare occasions this clock may need re setting this happens occasion ally if the battery completely runs flat It also does not update automatically when the time changes in Autumn and Spring To reset the internal clock the Poacher Catcher must be on charge in an area with good mobile phone signal The Poacher Catcher will set it s clock to the time the following text is sent Send this text message to the phone number of the Poacher Catcher Settime You will then receive a status report back from the Poacher Catcher confirming the updated time Timer It is possible to control the operation of the Poacher Catcher via an internal timer The Poacher Catcher can be set to be active within one or two time ranges within the 24 hour day These settings are optional and the default setting is ON for 24 hours a day Poacher Catcher has two active time ranges A amp B which can be set via text message The time ranges that you set determine the time during which Poacher Catcher will be ON and active Usually you only need to set time range A 1 Setting ON time range A Example To set the active or ON period for range A to between 7pm and 6am send this text to the phone number of Poacher Catcher OTA19 00to06 000ta 19 00to06 00 is the new ON period A range in 24 hour format The word to must be between the ON t
6. The walk test light will stay on whilst it detects movement iv When you are happy that Poacher Catcher is positioned correctly leave unit in position with NO activations for 30 seconds After this 30 second period the light will stop flashing and the Poacher Catcher becomes live 6 After the Walk Test period the light will not flash even when an intruder has been detected Your Poacher Catcher is now ready for use IF YOUR ARE USING A PAY AS YOU GO SIM CARD IN YOUR POACHER CATCHER PLEASE ENSURE THAT IT MAKES AT LEAST ONE COMPLETED CALL OR TEXT EVERY 3 MONTHS IF NOT YOUR NETWORK PROVIDER MAY DE REGISTER THE SIM CARD Poacher Catcher relies on there being a mobile network signal present It is the users responsibility to ensure that there is a reliable signal for your chosen network in the area you are going to use your Poacher Catcher Without a signal even if Poacher Catcher detects an intruder it will not be able to send you an alert Poacher Catcher User Guide Rev firmware 6 09 Page 3 Operation Information Poacher Catcher uses a sensitive Passive Infra Red PIR to detect the movement of heat moving across its viewing range Poacher Catcher will detect bodies and vehicles However to eliminate false alarms please ensure Poacher Catcher is not in an environment where heat differentials may be detected For example pointed towards a radiator or other heat source From detection of a body the first recipient should r
7. a top up Most supermarkets garages and corner shops offer this facility This is the simplest way Alternatively 1 Vodafone Top up using the internet https online vodafone co uk 2 02 Top up using the internet https registration o2 co uk or Top up by phone using this number 08456 062 277 from a landline 3 Orange Top up using the internet https www youraccount orange co uk or Top up by phone using this number 07973 100 450 enter the Poacher Catcher phone number select option 3 followed by option 1 4 T mobile Top up using the internet https www t mobile co uk Orange and T mobile do not support the facility for Poacher Catcher to automatically check remaining credit and alert you if the level becomes low When topping up your SIM card via the internet or phone please make sure you have the Poacher Catcher number to hand together with your debit or credit card details Poacher Catcher User Guide Rev firmware 6 09 Page 9 Frequently Asked Questions FAQs Will animals activate Poacher Catcher When positioned correctly at about 1 5M high most small animals will go undetected Can Poacher Catcher call any number including land lines Yes Up to 4 numbers can be programmed These can be land line or mobile numbers and will be called sequentially How soon should I receive the alert Ringing alerts should be received within 30 seconds Will intruders realise they have activated the Poacher Ca
8. below You can also check the Poacher Catcher battery life SIM card credit mobile phone signal and timer settings by sending the following text to Poacher Catcher Status These commands are not case sensitive Please note that Poacher Catcher will not respond immediately when on battery power see information on page 5 Phonebook Status A typical response may look like this A typical response may look like this Poacher Catcher Phonebook Poacher Catcher Status PBA 44xXXXXXXXXX 12 27 PBB 44yyyyyyyyy Credit 10 61 Battery 100 O2 Signal Good OTA 19 00t006 00 OTB 00 00t000 00 Alerts enabled Poacher Catcher User Guide Rev firmware 6 09 Page 7 Changing The Installed SIM Card Poacher Catcher is normally supplied with a pre programmed Pay as you Go SIM card Should it become appropriate to change the SIM card for any reason e g to switch to a more suitable network the procedure described below must be followed in order to ensure that the new SIM card has the correct information set for Poacher Catcher to function properly 1 Switch off Poacher Catcher and unplug the charger Remove the back cover by unscrewing the 6 small screws Carefully remove the battery link by pulling it upwards off two metal pins a Eject the current SIM card by pushing it in slightly until it clicks Release the pressure and it will then spring out so that you can remove it 5 Insert the new card as shown on the picture
9. dafone Orange amp T mobile do not support this feature Although Poacher Catcher can run on stand by for up to three months on a single charge each time a phone alert or text message is sent the battery will be slightly depleted Depending on usage it may be necessary to recharge more frequently to ensure reliable operation at all times Time for charge from fully discharged to fully charged is typically 10 hours Notes 1 Poacher Catcher is waterproof To ensure it remains waterproof the rubber bung provided for the charger socket must be used 2 This unit incorporates mobile phone technology Do not mount the unit on or in a metal container or a wall with metal fittings embedded as this may affect the transmission capability of the system Poacher Catcher User Guide Rev firmware 6 09 Page 4 Setting the Programmed Phone Numbers Important When on charge Poacher Catcher checks for messages once a minute However on battery power it will check for messages at approximately 12 00noon each day If you are going to send any of the following updates to your Poacher Catcher we recommend that you do so while charging so that the updates are registered immediately The phone number s that Poacher Catcher will call when an alert is triggered will probably have been preset for you when you placed your order The phone numbers for ringing alerts are programmed into Poacher Catcher by sending a text SMS message direct to the uni
10. eceive a call within about 30 seconds If the unit is on charge this is reduced to 10 seconds Poacher Catcher will always automatically call all pre programmed numbers in sequence If the switch is set to OFF the unit will stop any activity If an alert has already been started it may take a few moments for the sequence to end as with all mobile equipment the modem must register a disconnect from the mobile phone network first If the call from Poacher Catcher is not answered and does not go to a voicemail there is no charge made to the SIM Card If the call is ignored your SIM card credit will not be affected Note that you should make sure that the receiving phone does not switch to Voice Message automatically as this will register as a received call Poacher Catcher has been set to ring for a limited time to reduce the risk of the call going through to voicemail Text SMS messages are charged at the standard network rate and if this option is enabled you should make sure that you monitor the remaining SIM credit diligently Poacher Catcher is normally supplied with a Pay as you Go SIM Card It is the user s responsibility to ensure that the card is kept in credit and that a paid for call Is made at least once every three months If your credit falls below 2 00 Poacher Catcher will send you a text message when put on charge or if an alert is sent Please note that this only applies to SIM cards provided by O2 and Vo
11. eed Poacher Catcher User Guide Rev firmware 6 09 Page 10 Troubleshooting How do I know Poacher Catcher is positioned correctly Poacher Catcher has a walk test light see Quick Set Up Guide on page 3 When first placed in position and switched on you have a Walk test period of at least 30 seconds to test the position before Poacher Catcher connects to the network and becomes live You should do the walk test in the area in which you wish intruders to be detected This is done by deliberately trying to activate Poacher Catcher If the light goes on when you do this walk test you have been detected by the Poacher Catcher and it is positioned correctly How do I know that my Poacher Catcher is connecting to the Network properly Poacher Catcher has a network light positioned inside the unit To view this you will need to unscrew the back plate and the light is positioned as shown on page 8 When connected to the mobile phone network the network light should flash briefly every two seconds If it flashes continuously no connection has been made Please note that whilst on battery power Poacher Catcher will only try to connect to the mobile phone network when the sensor is activated On mains power Poacher Catcher is always connected to the network If the Network light indicates that Poacher Catcher is not connecting to the network you should check the following a Is there a network signal in this area Check w
12. ial or consequential damages that result from the use of the inability to use or the performance of this product even if AKStevenson Ltd has been advised of the possibility of such damages Applicable law may not allow the limitation of exclusion of liability or incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you
13. ime and OFF time and may be upper or lower case and there must be no spaces between any of the letters or numbers You will receive a response as detailed below 2 Setting ON time range B This is only used if you want a second active time period Example To set the active or ON period for range B to between 11am and 1pm send these times to the phone number of Poacher Catcher OTB11 00to13 000tb e 11 00t013 00 is the new ON time B range in 24 hour format Poacher Catcher User Guide Rev firmware 6 09 Page 6 Switching the unit OFF ON remotely To remotely switch your Poacher Catcher OFF send this text message to the phone number of the Poacher Catcher Disable This prevents Poacher Catcher from sending alerts regardless of the timer settings and any activity Poacher Catcher will remain disabled until you send the Enable command To remotely switch your Poacher catcher ON send this text message to the phone number of the Poacher Catcher Enable This puts Poacher Catcher back into normal operation so that it will respond to alerts again Note that with Poacher Catcher enabled On amp Off times will be governed by the timer settings described on page 6 The word Disable or Enable may be in UPPER or lower case or a combination Status Reports You can check the current phonebook settings by sending the following text to the phone number of Poacher Catcher Phonebook You will receive a response as detailed
14. ith a normal mobile phone on the same network b Has your SIM card got adequate credit To summarise Slow amp even flashes every second Poacher Catcher is searching for a network A brief flash every two seconds Poacher Catcher has connected Poacher Catcher is connecting to the network but no alerts are received After the initial Walk Test period if your Poacher Catcher does not make a call when activated it is likely that an incorrect number has been programmed Refer to page 5 to re programme the correct phone number If you are in doubt place your Poacher Catcher on charge in an area where you have a good mobile phone signal and send your Poacher Catcher the status or phonebook text see page 7 You will then receive a response with all the programmable details for Poacher Catcher If still in doubt please contact the supplier Poacher Catcher User Guide Rev firmware 6 09 Page 11 Caring for your Poacher Catcher Use a soft dry cloth to gently wipe the Poacher Catcher clean Never use abrasive cleaners or organic solvents which may damage certain parts Treat the unit with care and avoid spillage or leakage of liquids into the case Special care should be taken to avoid liquid entering via the connection sockets Do not use or leave the Poacher Catcher in direct sunlight It is best to avoid locations where excessive heat humidity dust and vibration are expected Always keep Poacher Catcher free from dust and moisture
15. t The form of the message is important and must be as shown below The 4 phone book entries A B C amp D for ringing alerts are set as follows PBA 44xxxxxxxxxxpba for Phone Book entry A PBB 44xxxxxxxxxxpbb for Phone Book entry B PBC 44xxxxxxxxxxpbc for Phone Book entry C PBD 44xxxxxxxxxxpbd for Phone Book entry D XXXXXXXXX iS the required phone number to call without the leading zero Note that there are no spaces between any of the letters or numbers and the specific use of UPPER amp lower case letters Example To set the phone number 07775 602766 for a ringing alert in phone book entry A send this text message to the Poacher Catcher PBA 447775602766pba The phone numbers for text alerts are programmed into Poacher Catcher in a similar way The 4phone book entries J K L amp M for text SMS alerts are set as follows PBF 44xxxxxxxxxxpbf for Phone Book entry F PBG 44xxxxxxxxxxpbg for Phone Book entry G PBH 44xxxxxxxxxxpbh for Phone Book entry H PBI 44xxxxxxxxxxpbi for Phone Book entry I Deleting a Programmed Phone Number To delete a phone number from the phone book send a message like this to the Poacher Catcher using 5 zeros as the phone number PBAOOOOOpba Do not send any other messages to Poacher Catcher as you may interfere with the normal operation of the system Poacher Catcher User Guide Rev firmware 6 09 Page 5 Setting the Clock and Timer Clock
16. tcher No Poacher Catcher is completely silent with no visible lights How do I know when the SIM card credit is running low When credit is less that 2 Poacher Catcher will send a text to the first programmed number I only want Poacher Catcher to work at night does it have a timer Yes Poacher Catcher has an inbuilt timer which can be programmed via text message See page 6 Can I turn on off Poacher Catcher remotely Yes This is activated by text message See page 7 Does Poacher Catcher operate in all temperatures Yes Poacher Catcher has been tested at temperatures as low as 15 C and high as 40 C Does it matter which way up I position Poacher Catcher No It will operate in any position How do I top up my SIM card credit You can top up using the internet over the phone or by using the Top Up Swipe Card sent with your Poacher Catcher This is registered to the Poacher Catcher SIM card which can be topped up at any outlet displaying the Mobile Top Up sign Does the Poacher Catcher update when the clocks change from GMT to BST and vice versa No If your Poacher Catcher uses a timer you will need to update the clock using the text command described on page 6 If you have set your Poacher Catcher to also send text messages these will be sent immediately after the ringing alerts However heavy network traffic sometimes delays the delivery of text messages and although the majority are delivered promptly it cannot be guarant
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