Tips And Troubleshooting - Gallagher S40 Instructions Manual

TIPS & TROUBLESHOOTING
• Install energizer where it can get plenty of sunlight.
• Install solar energizers on a post above the ground.
• Keep solar panel clean - periodically use a soft cloth with water and a mild
detergent.
• Test voltage on the fence using a Gallagher Fence Volt Meter (G50301).
• Turn energizer off before handling fence or battery connections.
Symptom
Battery
indicator is
solid red
Battery
indicator
flashes red
Fence Voltage
indicator
flashes red
No voltage on
fence
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Problem
Battery capacity is
low due to insufficient
sunlight. The energizer
will slow down to use less
power and allow battery
to charge.
No battery or an incorrect
battery is connected.
Output voltage is too low,
due to a high load on the
fence line.
Energizer may have been
damaged by lightning.
Solutions
• Ensure energizer is getting
enough sun.
• Turn energizer off for 3
days leave in sun to charge
battery.
• Connect Recharge Kit
(G40110) to charge battery.
• Connect the correct battery.
• Check battery is OK using
the battery check function.
• Check fence and earth
system for faults.
Check energizer isn't faulty;
• disconnect from fence and
earth
• measure across fence and
earth terminals with a
Gallagher Fence Volt Meter
- if less than 5 kV return
energizer for service
- if more than 5 kV the
fault is with the fence
or earth system.