There are many types of bird repellents on the market, but it’s all too common to find that once purchased, they can’t be installed, don’t stay in place, or simply don’t work. The reason is simple—installation environments vary greatly from place to place. Some are mounted on steel towers dozens of meters high, others next to utility poles in high-traffic areas, and still others inside substations packed with equipment.
The product we’re discussing today is the ZQN-DL-ZN3—the Multifunctional Smart Bird Repeller. One of the main reasons it has earned a good reputation in the power industry is that it’s extremely easy to install and adapts to any location.
I. Tower structures are the most common locations for installing bird deterrents
First, let’s talk about power supply. There are virtually no power sources available around the towers, and running a power line up there is neither practical nor safe. Therefore, the bird repeller must have its own power supply system. The multifunctional smart bird repeller is equipped with a solar panel and battery system, so it can charge itself as long as there is sunlight. A full day of sunlight is enough to power it for several days, and even during consecutive days of rain, the high-capacity battery can last for more than half a month.
Next is installation. The structures on steel towers consist mainly of angle iron and bolts, and installation space is limited. The multifunctional smart bird repeller is compact and comes with a stainless steel mounting bracket that can be directly secured to the tower’s crossarms or main structural members. A single person equipped with the necessary tools can climb up and complete the installation in about ten minutes.
There’s another issue that’s often overlooked—the wind. Winds are strong on steel towers, and standard plastic bird repeller housings tend to age and crack after only a short time. The housing of the multifunctional smart bird repeller is made of UV-resistant, weather-resistant materials, allowing it to withstand years of exposure to wind, sun, and rain without warping or fading.
II. The installation requirements for substations are more stringent than those for steel towers.
Substations contain various transformers, circuit breakers, and isolating switches, and the space is relatively confined. The multifunctional smart bird deterrent uses two Doppler radars working in tandem to detect birds, with a coverage range of approximately 10 meters. This design effectively monitors bird activity while minimizing interference from minor movements of surrounding equipment. Furthermore, it supports remote control within an 80-meter range, allowing operations and maintenance personnel to turn the device on and off remotely while standing on the ground or near the control room, eliminating the need to move back and forth within the equipment area.
Installation locations are also flexible. It can be mounted on substation structures, fences, or dedicated poles, and its orientation can be adjusted based on site conditions to ensure that the bird deterrent effectively covers the insulator strings and equipment areas that require the most protection.
III. Utility Poles: A Test of Lightweight and Hassle-Free Design
Utility poles, especially concrete poles, have smooth surfaces and limited load-bearing capacity. Installing equipment that is too heavy is not only unsafe but may also damage the pole over time due to constant swaying. The multifunctional smart bird repeller is lightweight and compact, measuring 350 mm × 300 mm × 230 mm. When mounted on a utility pole, it does not place any additional strain on the pole; installation simply requires securing it to the pole with a clamp or a specialized bracket.
The reason our multifunctional smart bird repeller has been widely adopted by the power system is precisely because it can find its place everywhere—from transmission towers to substations, from mountainous areas to cities—quietly safeguarding that area.
