Tips And Troubleshooting - Gallagher S200 Instructions Manual

TIPS & TROUBLESHOOTING
Gallagher Recommends:
• Position energizer in direct sunlight and located so that no shadows will fall on the
solar panel at any time during the day.
• Face the solar panel towards the equator to achieve maximum exposure to
sunlight (i.e. directly south in the northern hemisphere or directly north in the
southern hemisphere).
• Install solar energizers on a post above the ground.
• Keep the solar panel clean (e.g. from dirt) - 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
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Problem
Battery capacity is low due
to insufficient sunlight.
The energizer will slow
down to use less power
and allow batteries to
charge.
No batteries, incorrect
batteries are connected or
batteries are damaged.
Output voltage is too low,
due to a high load on the
fence line.
Solutions
• Ensure energizer is getting
enough sun.
• Turn energizer off for 3
days leave in sun to charge
batteries.
• Remove batteries and use a
12V 1.2A charger to charge
batteries.
• Connect the correct batteries.
• Replace both batteries.
• Check batteries are OK using
the battery check function.
• Check fence and earth system
for faults.