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Powering Options: Transformer or Solar
IMPORTANT
• The Mighty Mule 200 is designed and intended for use with a 12 Volt automotive or marine type
battery. The battery must be placed inside a weatherproof case and located within 6 feet of the
opener arm. The 8 foot harness supplied connects the battery to the opener arm.
• The battery charge is maintained by the 18 Volt transformer included
or
by using optional solar
panel(s). The transformer
or
solar panel is connected to the opener arm control board using
low voltage, 16 gauge, dual conductor, multi-stranded, direct burial wire (RB509) (see the
Accessory Catalog).
• All low voltage wire used with the Mighty Mule® Gate Opener must be 16 gauge dual
conductor, multi-stranded, direct burial wire (see page 22 and the Accessory Catalog).
Do not
run more than 1000 feet of wire.
• The transformer is designed and intended for
indoor use. If the transformer can be plugged
only into an outside electrical outlet, a weatherproof cover or housing (available at local
electrical supply stores)
must
be used.
• If your gate is more than 1000 ft. from an ac power source, you will need to use at least one 5
watt Solar Panel to charge the battery (see Accessory Catalog). Refer to the
Solar Panels and
Gate Activity
chart below.
Single Gate Winter Ratings
Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 3
12 v single gate (5 watts) solar charger
4
8
13
12 v single gate (10 watts) solar charger
8
16
26
12 v single gate (15 watts) solar charger
11
20
30
12 v single gate (20 watts) solar charger
14
28
38
12 v single gate (25 watts) solar charger
17
36
46
12 v single gate (30 watts) solar charger
20
44
54
The table and
map illustrate the
maximum number
of gate cycles to
expect per day in
a particular area
when using from 5
to 30 watts of solar
charging power. (see Accessory
Catalog). The figures shown are
for winter (minimum sunlight) and
do not account for the use of any
accessory items.
Accessories connected to your
system will draw additional
power from the battery and will
require additional solar panels.
Solar Panel and Gate Activity Chart
NEVER USE TRANSFORMER AND SOLAR PANEL(S) AT THE SAME TIME
– it will damage the control board –
