Horizont ranger B29 Instruction Manual page 3

CAUTION!
O nly use rechargeable 12 V batteries; only charge rechargeable
batteries with ventilation in well-ventilated rooms. Disconnect the
rechargeable battery from the energizer during the charging process.
The rechargeable battery should be recharged before and after every
use as well as during longer periods of storage (every 2 months) and
disconnected from the energizer.
The energizer has an AUTO-ON function which ensures that as soon
as power is connected the energizer starts to operate.
3. Commissioning
Switch on energizer with the push button
rhythmic even ticking of the pulses; the energizer is in operation.
The energizer transmits pulses to the fence and the LED display lights up.
The fact of the status LEDs not lighting up points to a defect in the power supply.
Optimal Solar Alignment and Setting
The correct placement of the pasture fencer and the solar panel is crucial for
the best possible operation of the energizer.
1. Position the pasture fencer so that the panel points south.
This positioning enables the panel to absorb a maximum amount of sunlight
even during the few light winter days When placing the energizer, consider
the position of the sun throughout the day and avoid a location which could
cover the energizer with shade from trees, bushes or high grass.
2. Determine the correct angle of inclination for the solar panel.
The position of the sun above the horizon changes during the seasons. As
a general recommendation, an angle of 50 degrees is optimal for long-term
use in most parts of Europe. Nevertheless, the angle can be adjusted condi-
tional upon the season to optimize the output of the solar panel for recharg-
ing the rechargeable battery (see Fig. below).
Recommended setting angle of the panel
South Europe / North Africa (South CH & A)
50° 43°
Winter Spring Summer
Nov. - Feb. Mar. & Apr. May & Aug.
Fall
Sept. & Oct.
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Empfohlener Anstellwinkel des Panels
Nord- & Mitteleuropa (einschließlich A & CH)
60° 50°
Winter Frühjahr Sommer
Nov. - Feb. Mär. & Apr. Mai & Aug.
Herbst
Sep. & Okt.
The steeper the angle of inclination, the greater the cleaning effect during
rain or snow.
It may be the case that in winter (except for southern Europe) there are not
enough hours of sunshine to fully charge the rechargeable battery.
3. Regularly remove any deposits and dirt from the solar panel
This includes removing cut grass, dust (specifically along gravel paths),
leaves and snow, since these can reduce the performance of the module for
recharging the rechargeable battery.
Only check the rechargeable battery indicator in solar operation at dawn
(without sunlight).
WARNING:
Do not leave the switched off pasture fencer in the sun with a re-
chargeable battery and a solar panel for a longer period. Why?
This could damage the rechargeable battery.
4. Energizer Operating Description
Solar operation:
The solar panel produces electricity as soon as it is exposed to usable sunlight. The pasture fencer constantly requires elec-
tricity - by day as well as by night. The electricity generated in this way by the panel is stored in a rechargeable 12V battery,
which means the energizer can operate without sunlight or can be supplied directly by a.
9V battery. The solar panel may not always have a sufficiently large output
to fully recharge a rechargeable battery – especially in dark, grey and misty months (e.g. October to
February).
For temperatures around 0 degrees centigrade or below, we recommend the use of a large 9 V alkaline battery instead
of a 12 V rechargeable battery.
The energizer is operated primarily from the solar panel. If the solar panel does not have sufficient output,
the energizer switches automatically to the connected 9 volt battery or to the 12 volt rechargeable battery.
Battery indicator Ranger B:
The battery indicator ( LED 1) provides information about the battery voltage.
Press button:
Steady green light = Battery good
Flashing green light = Change battery
No green light = Battery depleted
Power economiser:
A fitted power economiser matches power consumption to the state of the fence. This means less current consumption with
well insulated fences and a greater current consumption with poorly insulated fences (leakages due to plant growth, etc.).
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