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During normal operation, the light sensor LED will be on during daylight, it will flash
when dawn or dusk timer is running and will blink once every 5 seconds if in night mode
(to save power).
Light Sensor: Typical Results
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The light sensor function enables the unit to be set up so it activates at dawn and then
goes into night mode at dusk. Below is an overview of the basic results seen during
test on a partially cloudy day.
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Level 0 = Disabled, unit always in day mode.
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Level 1 = Unit deactivates 20 minutes after sunset
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Level 2 = Units deactivates 15 minutes after sunset
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Level 3 = Units deactivates 6 minutes after sunset
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Level 4 = Units deactivates 2 minutes after sunset
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Level 5 = Units deactivates 1 minute after sunset
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Level 6 = Units deactivates at sunset
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Level 7 = Units deactivates 1 minute before sunset
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Level 8 = Units deactivates 2 minutes before sunset
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Level 9 = Units deactivates 5 minutes before sunset
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Level 10 = Units deactivates 6 minutes before sunset
Note: the system will continue broadcasting for a further 60 minutes after the times stated below, as the dusk
timer keeps the system active to prevent roosting.
Note: There is a slight delay before the sensor responds.
Note: If the light sensor is NOT enabled in the options function, all number LED’s will flash rapidly when either
button is pressed. It is enabled by default.
OTHER FEATURES
Low battery warning
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If the battery voltage falls below 9v, the system will shutdown to prevent damage to the
battery.
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The next time the unit is powered up (provided the battery remained connected) the
system will flash code 5 and play “low battery” through the speakers indicating that a
low battery shutdown had occurred.
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You must recharge the battery.
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