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Automatic 

 

Gateway Release Timer 

 

 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Instruction Manual

 

 

Revised April 2009 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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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