templepan TSS-300 User Manual
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Poacher Catcher TSS-300
User Guide
v4.xx Firmware
Introduction
The TSS-300 ‘Poacher Catcher’ uses 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 then Poacher Catcher will
automatically call one or more pre-programmed
numbers before returning to a monitoring state.
Designed specifically to monitor any area where the
presence of a person is to be detected, Poacher Catcher
has applications in outdoor breeding pens, fisheries,
kennels and stables, sensitive or bonded areas,
surveillance areas, police investigations, meeting rooms,
board rooms and sensitive data processing areas.
Features
Compact size
World-wide compatibility
Virtually maintenance free operation
Rechargeable battery powered
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Detector Sensor Tube
On-Off Control Switch
Left is Off
Right is On
Charger Socket
Poacher Catcher
Walk-Test Indicator
Network status:
Long flashes = Trying to connect
Short flashes = connected
Charging
Detector Sensor Tube
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Quick Start Setup
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-site 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 tube.
The typical operating range of the detector is up to about 10 meters with a viewing angle of
approximately 12 degrees.
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 tube 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 Catcher is most
sensitive to bodies moving ACROSS the field of view rather than towards or away.
4. Even if Poacher Catcher detects an intruder, it can only send you an alert of there is a
mobile network signal present. Make sure that there is a reliable signal for your chosen
network in the area you are going to use the detector.
5. When you turn Poacher Catcher on there is a 2 minute delay before the system
becomes active. This is to allow you ample time to escape from the detection area
without causing an alert.
6. Poacher Catcher is NOT waterproof. If you are going to use Poacher Catcher
outdoors, make sure that it is protected from rain, snow or spray from adverse
weather conditions. We recommend mounting Poacher Catcher inside an openfronted bird-box or similar, to both disguise the device and give appropriate
protection.
1.5m
up to 10m
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Advanced Setup Notes
Poacher Catcher uses a sensitive Passive Infra Red (PIR) to detect the presence of a large
body moving across its viewing range.
From detection of a body, the first recipient should receive a call within about 1 minute if on
battery power and within about 10 seconds if on charge. Poacher Catcher will then
automatically advance to the next recipient on the list, if any.
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 because as with all mobile equipment
devices, the modem must register a disconnect from the mobile phone network first.
When a call is made there is no charge made to the SIM Card unless the recipient answers
the call. If the call is ignored, your SIM card credit will not be affected. Note t hat 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, this is
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 & 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 2-months. This is a SIM Card provider’s typical
requirement to confirm that the card is still in use and maintain the service.
If your credit falls below £2.00, Poacher Catcher will send you a text message wh en put on
charge or if an alert is sent. Please note that this only applies to SI M cards provided by O2
and Vodafone. Orange (T-mobile) do not support this feature.
Although Poacher Catcher can run on stand-by for up to two 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.
Note: This unit incorporates mobile phone technology. Do not mount the unit on a metal
surface or a wall with metal fittings embedded as this may affect the transmission capability
of the system.
To enable you to verify that Poacher Catcher is correctly monitoring the area of interest, the
system features a ‘Walk Test’ mode which is activated each time you turn on the unit. After
you switch on, there is a 2 minute delay before Poacher Catcher becomes ‘live’. During that
period any detections are simply displayed on a light visible through the side of the housing
and will not cause an alert to be sent.
The system relies on the mobile phone telephone network to call. It is the user’s
responsibility to ensure that the unit is within a mobile network reception area.
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