-QUICK SET-UP-

1)  Install 4 AA cell alkaline batteries in battery holder.
     Install 2 AA cell alkaline batteries in camera.
2)  Turn camera on, add film, set data-back and turn camera off.
3)  Set desired delay between pictures.  Adjust DIP switch 1 & 2.
4)  Set desired mode of operation.  Adjust DIP switch 3 & 4.
5)  Mount monitor onto tree.
6)  Turn on power and test switch.
7)  Conduct walk-around-test.
8)  Turn test switch off.(you have 5 minutes to complete steps 9-11)
9)  Close front door and add brass knurl nut.
10)  Add small padlock if desired, locking monitor box.
11)  Leave monitor in woods.

FACTORY PROGRAM

When received, the Nighthawk will be programmed with a delay between pictures of 15 minutes and programmed for food area monitoring, Mode 3 operation.  That is, DIP switch 1, 2, 3 and 4 will be on-off-off-on.

BATTERIES

Type:   Six AA-cell alkaline-style batteries are required to power the monitor and the camera.  Eveready “ENERGIZER” batteries are recommended.

Installation:   Turn OFF the electronics power switch before installing batteries.   To install batteries for the electronics board, simply place the batteries into the battery holder.  Battery voltage + and - symbols and battery outlines are molded inside of the battery holder to show correct battery placement.  The battery holder  is connected to the electronics board via the red and black wires.

Low Battery Voltage Indicator:  When the battery voltage to the electronic board is low the LED mounted on the electronic board will turn on and stay on.  Note: This LED will monetarily turn on each time the IR sensor detects a change in heat.  This however does not indicate weak batteries.

Replace Batteries:  The batteries, under normal operating conditions will last from 3 to 4 months.  However, it is a good idea not to wait until the end of battery life to replace them. That is, the LED may turn on just after a new roll of film has been installed.  It should be noted that a temperature below 32 degrees F. will cause battery life to significantly decrease.

WALK-AROUND-TEST

The Walk-Around-Test is used to assist in alignment of the monitor.  Strap monitor to side of tree, etc.  Move the Test switch to the ON position. Turn monitor power switch to on. Walk-Around light will blink.  Close door.  Walk to side of unit, about 10 to 15 feet away, and walk toward center of picture, parallel to monitor.  The red LED will come on as you walk into the beam, mark location.  Move to other side and again  walk to center of picture.  Note when LED comes on, mark location.  The center between the two marked locations indicates the center of a much larger picture taken by the camera.

MONITOR PROGRAMMING

1)   Remove knurled nut.  Open front door.
2)   Turn Test switch on.
3)   Turn Power switch on.  Walk around LED will blink.
4)   Position DIP switches to satisfy your particular program   requirements.  See below.

Delay between pictures                  Mode Selection

Swt.-1  Swt.-2  delay           Swt.-3  Swt.-4  mode
 off     off     1 min.                  off     off     trail
 off     on      5 min.                 off     on      food area
 on      off     15 min.               on      off     standard
 on      on      30 min.              on      on      not used

MODE DETECTION DEFINITION

Mode 1: (Trail).  DIP switch 3 and 4 is off - off.

This mode is selected when it is desired to monitor a deer trail.  The monitor responds only when a animal walks through the detector’s beam.  That is, it walks into the IR beam and walks out of the IR beam within a specified time frame.   As soon as the beam is exited the microprocessor will trigger the camera.

Mode 2: (Food Plot).  DIP switch 3 and 4 is off - on.

This mode is selected when it is desired to monitor an area where deer may congregate and are moving about.  This may be a food plot, game feeder, etc.  The monitor responds to multiple beam activations within a specified time frame.  As soon as the microprocessor detects two beam activations within the specified time frame the camera will be triggered.

Mode 3:  (Standard).  DIP switch 3 and 4 is on - off.

This mode is selected when it is desired to monitor any animal movement.  The monitor responds when an animal walks into the detector’s beam. When the monitor’s beam is entered the microprocessor will trigger the camera.

MONITOR PROGRAMMING COMPLETE

1)   Turn Test switch off.  The Test switch when turned off will inhibited the  camera from taking a picture for a period of 5 minutes.
2)   Close the front door, put knurled nut in place and leave area.  You have   5 minutes to clear area without taking a picture.

MONITOR SENSING

The monitor uses a pyroelectric infrared (IR) detector to detect the presence of animals.  The IR detector can detect an animal walking into the detection beam as well as an animal walking out of the detection beam.  The IR detector provides an output when it detects a change in temperature, not just heat. The detection zone of the monitor is directly in front of the monitor, its beam width is 3 degrees.

IR SENSITIVITY

The Nighthawk is shipped from the factory with the sensitivity adjusted to the optimum position. The sensitivity adjustment is by a small 1/4 inch variable pot that is located on the bottom edge of the electronic board.  The variable pot has been sealed at the factory and adjustment must not be attempted by the user.  

CAMERA

A camera operating manual is provided with the Nighthawk.  Read and fully understand this manual.  Be sure the camera power switch is turned on when it is desired to use the camera remotely, otherwise no pictures will be taken.  To conserve battery power, turn off the camera power switch when the camera is not in use or when the camera is located within the monitor housing.

ON - OFF  SWITCH:  Be sure the camera power switch is turned off (move to right) when the camera is set to take pictures within the monitor.  If the camera power switch is left on the camera batteries will run down overnight.

Camera Cable Connector Plug:  The cable between the camera and the electronic board is used to control the camera functions.  The camera must be plugged into the top left 4 pin male connector located on the electronic board.   The letter “C” must be facing toward the 2 pin connector when plugged in.

Camera Batteries:  Two 1 1/2 Volt AA style alkaline batteries must be placed in the camera’s battery compartment, being careful that the batteries are inserted into the battery compartment correctly.  Battery life will depend upon the number of photos, temperature, etc.  Typically about 10 rolls of film can be exposed on a set of batteries  Replace the batteries if the camera fails to operate correctly or fails to rewind or is slow to rewind the film.  One should note that battery output will be degraded in cold weather or when rewinding the film.

Loading Film:  Turn on the camera’s power switch, move switch to left.  Pull out about 3 inches of film from the film canister.  It should be pulled out so that it lays onto the top of the take-up roller.  If the film loops around the take-up roller it may not load the film when the camera is closed.  Once the film is loaded correctly, close the camera, and depress the shutter button.  One will note that the film counter will advance.  If the film counter does not advance reload the film and/or check the batteries.  When replacing the camera into the monitor housing be sure it is pressed down and to it’s rear and it’s power switch turned off.

Rewinding Film:  Turn on the camera’s power switch (move switch to left).  When the camera film counter indicates that the roll of film has been exposed, that is a 12, 24 or 36 in the counter window the camera is out of film.  A roll of film may expose more photographs than is shown on the roll of film.  DO NOT OPEN THE CAMERA BACK OR YOU MAY EXPOSE  YOUR FILM.

------WARNING-----

DO NOT PULL THE FILM OUT OF THE CAMERA MANUALLY.

This will damage camera and void warranty.

To rewind the film before or at the end of a roll move the rewind switch (located on bottom of camera) in the direction indicated.  If the camera does not rewind the film, insert new batteries and try again.

CAMERA FILM REQUIREMENTS

1)   35mm black/white or color film.
2)   12, 24, 36 exposures to the roll.
3)   ISO rating of 100, 200 or 400.
        ISO of 100 will provide the highest quality pictures.
        ISO of 200 will provide good quality pictures.
        ISO of 400 will provide an average grade pictures.
4)  Flash range of ISO 100, 200 or 400 film is approximately   10,  15 and      20 feet.
5)  Recommend the use of ISO 200 film, it is more cost effective.

CAMERA DATA BACK SETTING

The date imprinting back has three modes to choose from, refer to operating manual.

1)  Select “Y-M-D” mode if you desire to have the Year-Month-Day        printed on the film.
2)  Select “H-M” mode if you desire to have the Hour-Minute printed on the      film.
3)  Select “-- ---” mode if you desire not to have any time printed on the film.