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Batt-Latch

 Instruction Manual 

 

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2.3 

Setting the Time and Weekday 

 
You will only have to do this if the background (or reference) time and day 
settings are not correct. Check this by turning on the Batt-Latch by pressing 
any key, and checking the display for the day and time. 
If you need to adjust the time and day, follow the instructions below. Once you 
set the time you should not have to set it again (except for daylight saving 
twice a year) but it is advisable to check the settings are correct every now 
and then.  
 

Press and hold

 the CLOCK key for 3 seconds to enter clock setup mode: 

while beeping the display will show 

[    SET CLOCK    ]

, give a higher pitched 

beep, then revert to the currently set time, such as the example below: 
 

[SET: MON  8:20AM] 

 
The correct day and time can be set by pressing the 

DAY, HOUR and MIN

 

keys. You can only move 

forward

 in days or numbers on each key. Use one 

press, or hold the key down for faster input, especially on the 

MIN

 key. Make 

sure you have the 

AM/PM

 setting correct on the 

HOUR

 key. 

 
When you have finished entering the corrected day and time, you need to 
press the 

ENTER 

key to exit from clock setup mode. The new background 

time will be displayed briefly, and saved. 
 

2.4 

Setting a JOB (Gate Release) 

 

Step 1. 

Switch on the unit by pressing any key. 

 

Step 2. 

Press either DAY, HOUR or MIN to ask the timer to begin setting up 
a new JOB e.g.  

[JOB1 MON  3:30PM]

 

 

Step 3. 

Set the time and date for a job using the 

DAY, HOUR and MIN

 keys.    

Note:

 by selecting 

ALL

 as your DAY (after SAT), the Batt-Latch  will 

execute the JOB 

every day of the

 

week

 at the specified time.                              

e.g. 

[JOB1 ALL  4.30AM] 

 

Step 4. 

Press 

ENTER

 once you have entered the correct time and day for 

the JOB. If you selected 

ALL

 for your day in the above step then you 

have finished setting a 

repeat 

JOB. Go directly to 

Step 6

 

Step 5. 

Now decide if you want the job to repeat 

[REPEAT JOB? NO]

. If you 

confirm 

NO

, the JOB will be performed 

once only. 

Use any key 

except the ENTER or CLEAR key to change your answer from NO to 
YES. If you select 

YES

, the Batt-Latch will perform the JOB at the 

same time on one selected day every week

, until told otherwise. 

Press 

ENTER

 to confirm your answer. 

 

Step 6. 

The JOB is set. The Batt-Latch will now do a gate release at the set 
time. To set another JOB repeat steps 2 – 5.  A maximum of four 
JOBs can be stored.  

 

 
 

Summary of Contents for Batt-Latch

Page 1: ...Automatic Gateway Release Timer Instruction Manual Revised April 2009...

Page 2: ...nts from users 10 4 Safety Information and Trouble shooting 14 5 Technical Specifications 16 No part of this document may be photocopied or reproduced without the prior written consent of Novel Ways L...

Page 3: ...rated solar panel on the Batt Latch maintains battery charge without intervention eliminating downtime for charging X The already rugged and dependable polycarbonate body has been made even more durab...

Page 4: ...en another paddock off a common race At the set time the Batt Latch will release the gateway and the cows or stock will go into the next area for grazing This can be done for a maximum of fourteen day...

Page 5: ...ey are not correct refer to the section 2 3 Setting the Time 2 2 Manual Self Test To give yourself an idea of how the Batt Latch works try this simple manual release test Step 1 Press and hold the ENT...

Page 6: ...rrected day and time you need to press the ENTER key to exit from clock setup mode The new background time will be displayed briefly and saved 2 4 Setting a JOB Gate Release Step 1 Switch on the unit...

Page 7: ...ey two or three times to set a job a few minutes ahead Press ENTER to confirm it s a one off JOB Within the next two or three minutes the timer will at first go to sleep then wake up and rotate the ca...

Page 8: ...r panel facing skyward When placed in high intensity sunlight it should take about one hour otherwise two or more hours may be needed You could also charge the Batt Latch up under a desk lamp if neede...

Page 9: ...the handle end is let go by the timer it hits the post in the middle and makes a good noise Some farmers hammer a gatehook staple to the inside of each of their gateways to make this easier Step 2 At...

Page 10: ...her s shockcord G89104 The spring gate we supply is a special export length capable of spanning 8m gateways Stafix RSG5XL Do not exceed 7kg of strain in line with the gearbox shaft which is quite a hi...

Page 11: ...o activate a switch on his water pump at the top of his farm switching it off and saving him a trip every evening Another use has been to enclose hens safely in their coops in the evening by releasing...

Page 12: ...gy cord across the front of the feedpad or down the race a bit Pull the middle of the cord upwards and hold it there with a pulley and rope system attached to another Batt Latch timer The herd will mo...

Page 13: ...acket clips onto the gate while holding the Batt Latch in place controlling a 200kg latch holding a spare gate hook chain A special cam on the Batt Latch opens the latch at the alarm time which releas...

Page 14: ...8m gateways Warranty Terms Novel Ways manufacture and sell the Batt Latch direct to farmers in NZ or through retailers We offer a return to base warranty on our product for 12 months International sal...

Page 15: ...the cam has not returned to its normal position after release do not use tools to apply turning force this will only damage the shaft and gearbox For this and other issues such as damaged front keypad...

Page 16: ...design on a single fibreglass printed circuit board Display 1 line x 16 character alphanumeric liquid crystal display Power consumption Standby less than 50uA Case Polycarbonate composite waterproofed...

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