Tips And Troubleshooting - Gallagher S100 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.
• Remove battery and use a 12 V 1.2 A
charger 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.