Wireless Pickle

Our Wireless Pickle is the premier wireless target release system available on the market today.

• Counts Targets
  
• 256 Different Fields
• Limited Lifetime Warranty
• Voice Release (solo shooting or competitive skeet)
• Selectable multi-target release
• Compatibility with skeet, 5-stand/sporting clays

The Wireless Pickle is a radio frequency device that replaces the pull cord and 100% eliminates maintenance problems associated with control cords. It offers the user greater flexibility for arrangement of clay target machines or shooting stations on sporting clay or five-stand courses, without having to deal with control cords.

The Wireless Pickle includes the ability to count every target thrown. The Gun Club will have greater control of target inventory, improved control of costs, and appropriately charge customers for the targets they actually shoot. Target counting is included with every system whether used on skeet, sporting clays, five-stand, or FITASC. An additional benefit is that a puller will not be required to accompany the shooters to control target usage. This not only frees pullers for other duties, or eliminates them altogether; it results in additional cost control.

The Wireless Pickle controls skeet, sporting clays, five-stand, or FITASC venues, with models capable of controlling 3, 4, or 8 clay target machines from one Transmitter. The unique microprocessor based addressing system, and the state-of-the-art RF Transmitter and Receivers enable the Wireless Pickle to control clay target machines up to 150 yards away, without interference from ambient RF signals.

This unyielding design minimizes the requirement of line-of-sight between the Transmitter and the clay target machine Receivers, thus allowing the users to locate the clay target machine Receivers inside of skeet houses, inside of protective houses for sporting clay machines, behind trees or bushes, and with some limits, behind hills or in ditches. By using a Repeater, there is virtually no location that a clay target machine cannot be controlled.

The enclosures that contain the electronic components are all high quality materials that are waterproof; therefore, no additional protection is required, simplifying the installation.

We at Black & Ivy, Inc. are so confident in the design of the electronics of the Wireless Pickle, that we offer a LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY on the P.C. Boards.

Transmitters

The Transmitter is the hand held unit which provides Control of the machines by the user. They are available in three, four, and eight button units. They also count each target thrown by the customer, later to be retrieved by Club personnel.

They are powered by two each NIMH rechargeable batteries, which will provide about 150 hours of use. It is recommended that when the transmitter is returned to the Club House for counting, it should be connected to the charger. There is NO "On/Off Switch".

All transmitters require a Charging Base to maintain proper charge and performance of the transmitters.

3-Button Transmitter

Typically used to control two machines on a skeet field, or the three stations on a sporting clays course.

It has two Club Management programmed configurations. By simply changing an internal dip switch, this transmitter can do the following: 1. Have two singles buttons, each controlling one machine individually, and a doubles button which would activate a "True Pair". The targets are released when the buttons are depressed. 2. Have three singles buttons, each controlling an individual machine. The "Doubles Button" from the above configuration now controls a third single machine. Doubles in this configuration are thrown by simply depressing the first button desired, then BEFORE releasing it, depress the second button desired, the first can then be released while holding the second button, then when the second button is released, a true pair will be thrown.

When used on a skeet field, each Transmitter is programmed to the address of the Receivers on a single field. This eliminates cross-communication between fields.

When used on the sporting clays course, any appropriately programmed Transmitter can be used at every station on the sporting clays course, and will count every target thrown.

4-Button Transmitter

This Transmitter would typically be used on a sporting clay layout, where up to 4 machines would be at each station. Doubles in this configuration are thrown by manipulating the buttons. Any combination can be selected.

8 Button Transmitter

This Transmitter would be used on a five-stand or FITASC. The buttons control individual machines. Doubles in this configuration are thrown by manipulating the buttons. Any combination can be selected.

Special Features Models

Single Shooter Transmitter (Throat Mic)

Any of the Transmitters can be supplied with a throat mic that will allow a SINGLE shooter to throw targets without being assisted by a puller. The Club Management sets the Transmitter to the field address the shooter wishes to shoot on.

The shooter attaches the Transmitter to his belt, or places it into his shell pouch, etc. Then place the throat mic around his neck. The throat mic is connected to the Transmitter via a cord.

Select the target the shooter wishes to shoot; i.e. High House, by depressing the appropriate button on the Pickle head, then when he calls "pull" the target will be released on HIS CALL. It's just like having a Puller.

Since the Transmitter counts every target thrown, when the shooter returns the Transmitter to the club house, Management downloads the target count from the Transmitter into the Target Calculator and charges accordingly. This Transmitter can be configured to work on Skeet, 5-stand, or Sporting Clay venues.

Referee Transmitter

Any of the above Transmitters can be configured to serve as a Referee model. The most likely application would be if you have pullers on skeet or sporting clays, or for registered referees on skeet or FITASC.

The Pickle Head, with the buttons, is connected to the Transmitter chassis via a retractile (curly) cord. The Transmitter chassis has a belt clip, so it can be attached to the referee's belt with only the Pickle Head being held. This allows the referee greater freedom for score keeping, etc.

Competition Referee Transmitter

This is a 4-button Transmitter. Three of the buttons are used to control target release, such as: High, Low, and Doubles.

The fourth button is used to select the shooter I.D., which is displayed on the LED located adjacent to the bottom. It can be used in two modes:

1. For Tournament Skeet, the Referee uses the Competitive Referee Transmitter to activate the shooter transmitter, using the shooter I.D., and to set the target(s) to be thrown. Then the shooter, each of which is wearing a Transmitter with a throat mic, will release the target with the shooter call. This system removes the Referee from the Target Release influence. No more slow or fast pulls. The pull timing you get at 8:00 a.m. is the same at 5:00 p.m. Also there will be less mental strain on the Referee as they will not have to be so pressured to make adequate pulls.
The Competitive Referee Transmitter also counts every target thrown, so at the end of each day, target counts can be downloaded into the calculator. The gun club can accurately charge ALL targets to the event.

2. The Competitive Referee Transmitter can be used by a squad during recreational or practice shooting.

By indexing the shooter I.D. to reflect the shooter at the station, all targets shot by that shooter will be individually, up to 5 shooters, recorded, thus allowing Club Management to charge each shooter for exactly the number of targets shot, even though they may not shoot the same number of targets. This Transmitter could be used on either Skeet or Sporting Clay venues.

Competition shooter Transmitter

The shooter, each of which is wearing a Transmitter with a throat mic, will release the target with the shooter's call. This system removes the Referee from the Target Release influence. No more slow or fast pulls.

Using the throat mic, the shooter will not have to alter their normal shooting technique.

Receivers

The Receiver triggers the clay machines and mount on or near the machine. They are powered either from the 12 VDC battery or an AC/DC adapter. They work on either 12 VDC or 120 VAC machines.

The Receivers include a selectable delay feature. By activating switches in a receiver, the release can be delayed, in 1/2 second increments, from a 1/2 second to 3-1/2 seconds. This allows another level of flexibility for use in 5-Stand and Sporting Clay courses.

They are housed in a powder coated aluminum box, which is water tight, with wiring leads to connect to the machine and the power source.

Repeaters

The Repeater transfers the signal from the hand held Transmitter to the Receivers on the machines. It will typically be installed at each station on a sporting clay course, at the scoring station on five-stand, or a central location on a FITASC layout. The Repeater has a range of about 150 yards, and does not require line-of-sight to the machine Receiver.

When used on a sporting clays course, it allows the customer to use only one Transmitter, carry it from station to station, and control the machines at each station. The only time the Transmitter would be dedicated to a shooting station, would be during a tournament.

The interface between the Transmitter and the Repeater is wireless, regardless if used on sporting clays, five-stand, or FITASC.

The Repeaters are powered by an accompanying battery box with a solar panel, easily mounted adjacent to the Repeater.

Target Calculator

The Target Calculator provides the interface to a Transmitter so the Gun Club can determine the number of targets thrown by each Transmitter. It should be located in the Club House, operated by Club personnel.

The Target Calculator is connected to the Transmitter. The “Send” button is pressed, downloading the target inventory from the Transmitter into the Target Calculator, which is presented on a 4 digit LED display, up to “9999”. It also resets the Transmitter to “0”.

Charging Base

The Charging/Storage base is a chassis which includes cradles to store the Transmitters, and provides a jack to connect the Transmitter for recharging batteries. It provides convenient storage, easy recharging, and ease of inventory control of the Transmitters, because they are in one location. It can be configured to Store/Charge from 6 to 18 Transmitters.

Universal Pickle

If you are tired of rebuilding your pull cords, then leap into the future of pull cord technology with the Black & Ivy “Universal Pickle,” and eliminate one of the weak links in your gun club profits.

What is the “Universal Pickle”?

• It is a solid state assembly that will control ANY machine: i.e.: 12vdc, 28vac/dc, 120vac, 120vac-solenoid release.
• It will control TWO 12vdc machines without cross talk.
• It will also control a 12vdc machine AND a 120vac machine from the same pull cord.
• It will accommodate all your machine control requirements.
• No mechanical moving parts. It is an integrated assembly that retrofits into a standard
• Winchester #V400 release housing.It is a ONE piece assembly that includes the cover, cover gasket, membrane switches, and the solid state components. The electronic components are encapsulated by an epoxy potting material that protects them from moisture and impact.

Installation is easy:

• Remove the old cover assembly and cover gasket, and discard.
• Remove the micro switch assembly, and discard.
• Connect the three wires to the “Universal Pickle” terminals.
• Screw down the assembly to the V400 housing with the included screws.
• Installation complete.

Universal Pickle - 8100 Assembly

If you are tired of the difficulty of cord repair, then the "Universal Pickle - 8100 Assembly" is the answer to your dilemma.

What is the "Universal Pickle - 8100 Assembly"?

• It includes the "Universal Pickle" with all its features and benefits, a screw together connector, and 18 in cable.
• If your current pull cord does not include a Winchester style button housing, this assembly includes it so you can use the "Universal Pickle."
• It accommodates pull cord replacement WITHOUT have to open up the button housing; this will result in a LONGER "Universal Pickle" life.
• Being able to separate the button assembly from the pull cord, makes pull cord troubleshooting easier.
• Do you have EXTREME CONDITIONS in which your pull cords must operate? For instance; high humidity, salt air, high moisture, fire ants, etc. We offer the "Universal Pickle - 8100 Assembly" which has the plastic housing filled with silicone gel. The silicone gel completely occludes the cavity of the plastic housing virtually eliminating the possibility that environmental elements could enter the plastic housing causing corrosion or degradation of the components. When ordering the "Model 8500 Universal Pickle Assembly" specify if the machine is 12 VDC (battery powered) or any other voltage.
• The 8100-01 plastic button housing is available in two colors: red or yellow. If you have machines at your club which operate on different voltage, i.e. 12 VDC (battery powered) or any other voltage, then to minimize confusion as to which "8100 Universal Pickle Assembly" to connect, we suggest the following:
  A. RED housing used for 12 VDC (battery powered).
  B. YELLOW housing used for all other voltages.  

TriplexConnect

NOTE: The TriplexConnect is not designed for use with 120VAC or 220VAC power sources

The TriplexConnect is a cord interface, which when connected to the machines on your Sporting Clays course, allows you to control TWO machines VIA one 3 wire cord connected to a “Universal Pickle”, 3 button release.

You simply run a 3 wire extension cord, available at any home supply store, from the
“Universal Pickle” at your shooting station to the first machine, then a 2nd 3 wire extension cord to the second machine.

With the TriplexConnect devise mounted on your machines, you no longer need to run a cord from each machine to the shooting station, and have two different release buttons.

By connecting the two TriplexConnect devices to the “Universal Pickle” you have
independent control of each machine, plus true pair doubles. This is all accomplished without “Cross Talk” between the machines or the need to add diodes to eliminate the “Cross Talk”.

The TriplexConnect is a potted, all weather device, integrated to a study aluminum
mounting plate. The plate has 4 holes to secure the TriplexConnect device to your machine.

The Three electrical connectors are chosen to accommodate standard 3 wire extension cords
available from any home supply store, 14ga or 16ga recommended.

NOTE: The TriplexConnect is not designed for use with 120VAC or 220VAC power sources

The TriplexConnect includes a PIGTAIL, which plugs into one of the leads labeled:

• Machine #1
• Machine #2

Then connect to the release cord of the machine on which it is mounted.

You can choose which button the machine will respond to by which lead, Machine #1 or
Machine #2, you plug the “PIGTAIL” into.

The following components are recommended for one station, with two machines:

• One Universal Pickle: or "Universal Pickle-8100 Assembly."
• 2 each TriplexConnect devices.
• 2 each extension cords (customer supplied).