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2 Operating 

Instructions 

 

Your Batt-Latch kit should contain:  

Batt-Latch timer unit incorporating a solar panel, attached 
webbing strap, extra long spring gate with high tension hook and 
black clip, manual, and a clip-to-clip energiser lead.

  

 

 

 

Full operation of the Batt-Latch is covered in the following step-by-step 
instructions. 

 

2.1 

Switching ON 

 
Press any of the keys on the Batt-Latch, and it will switch on and display the 
current day and time. 

The Batt-Latch automatically switches itself off 

again after 45 seconds of inactivity (no button presses).

 Remember to 

check that the current day and time are set correctly - if they are not correct, 
refer to the section 

2.3 

Setting the Time

 
2.2 

Manual Self Test 

 

To give yourself an idea of how the Batt-Latch works, try this simple manual 
release test. 
 

Step 1. 

Press and hold the

 ENTER 

key for 3 seconds. You will hear short 

beeps that will change to the warning gate release sound after 3 
seconds.  

 

Step 2. 

You can release the 

ENTER

 key now and the Batt-Latch will perform 

a gate release (cam will rotate 360º and return to original position) 
and should display   

[STAND CLEAR!OPEN]

   then 

[RELEASE OK!]

 

 
This is a good way to check that your Batt-Latch is in good working order. If 
something is not right and the Batt-Latch displays 

[ RELEASE FAILED ] 

or

LOW BATTERY ] 

then refer to the troubleshooting section at the end of this 

manual. No job settings will be affected by this release. 

Batt-Latch

 Instruction Manual 

 

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Summary of Contents for Batt-Latch

Page 1: ...Automatic Gateway Release Timer Instruction Manual Revised April 2009...

Page 2: ...nts from users 10 4 Safety Information and Trouble shooting 14 5 Technical Specifications 16 No part of this document may be photocopied or reproduced without the prior written consent of Novel Ways L...

Page 3: ...rated solar panel on the Batt Latch maintains battery charge without intervention eliminating downtime for charging X The already rugged and dependable polycarbonate body has been made even more durab...

Page 4: ...en another paddock off a common race At the set time the Batt Latch will release the gateway and the cows or stock will go into the next area for grazing This can be done for a maximum of fourteen day...

Page 5: ...ey are not correct refer to the section 2 3 Setting the Time 2 2 Manual Self Test To give yourself an idea of how the Batt Latch works try this simple manual release test Step 1 Press and hold the ENT...

Page 6: ...rrected day and time you need to press the ENTER key to exit from clock setup mode The new background time will be displayed briefly and saved 2 4 Setting a JOB Gate Release Step 1 Switch on the unit...

Page 7: ...ey two or three times to set a job a few minutes ahead Press ENTER to confirm it s a one off JOB Within the next two or three minutes the timer will at first go to sleep then wake up and rotate the ca...

Page 8: ...r panel facing skyward When placed in high intensity sunlight it should take about one hour otherwise two or more hours may be needed You could also charge the Batt Latch up under a desk lamp if neede...

Page 9: ...the handle end is let go by the timer it hits the post in the middle and makes a good noise Some farmers hammer a gatehook staple to the inside of each of their gateways to make this easier Step 2 At...

Page 10: ...her s shockcord G89104 The spring gate we supply is a special export length capable of spanning 8m gateways Stafix RSG5XL Do not exceed 7kg of strain in line with the gearbox shaft which is quite a hi...

Page 11: ...o activate a switch on his water pump at the top of his farm switching it off and saving him a trip every evening Another use has been to enclose hens safely in their coops in the evening by releasing...

Page 12: ...gy cord across the front of the feedpad or down the race a bit Pull the middle of the cord upwards and hold it there with a pulley and rope system attached to another Batt Latch timer The herd will mo...

Page 13: ...acket clips onto the gate while holding the Batt Latch in place controlling a 200kg latch holding a spare gate hook chain A special cam on the Batt Latch opens the latch at the alarm time which releas...

Page 14: ...8m gateways Warranty Terms Novel Ways manufacture and sell the Batt Latch direct to farmers in NZ or through retailers We offer a return to base warranty on our product for 12 months International sal...

Page 15: ...the cam has not returned to its normal position after release do not use tools to apply turning force this will only damage the shaft and gearbox For this and other issues such as damaged front keypad...

Page 16: ...design on a single fibreglass printed circuit board Display 1 line x 16 character alphanumeric liquid crystal display Power consumption Standby less than 50uA Case Polycarbonate composite waterproofed...

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