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wallaceperimetersecurity.com
Phone: 866.300.1110
CONNECTING DC POWER
Connecting DC Power
To connect the DC power:
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Turn off the DC and AC power switches.
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Attach the red spade connector to the battery
terminal on the DC power switch.
Batteries contain sulfuric acid. Acid
in your eyes, on your skin, or on your
clothing can cause injury and severe
burns. If batteries are dropped or
damaged dispose of them properly.
Important Considerations for DC-Power Connection
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Since the operator is intended to run on batteries, control of the load is important. Gates that move
easily and do not bind will drain less energy from the battery, preserving capacity for more cycles
during a power failure.
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Be certain to observe polarity when connecting the batteries or adding accessories. Reversed
polarity may result in a non-functional operator or damage to a component. Red (+) is positive
and black (-) is negative. If shorted, the batteries will generate a very high current. The batteries
are connected in a series circuit: Join the positive (+) terminal from one battery to the negative (-)
terminal of the next battery.
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Batteries have a finite life and age more quickly when exposed to temperatures above 80°F (27°C).
Battery temperatures above 104°F (40°C) are damaging
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and significantly shorten battery life.
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As the batteries age, they will progressively lose their capacity to store energy. If the total amount
of back up capacity is critical, plan to replace the batteries after two years of use especially in hot
climates. Properly discard used batteries. Refer to
“Hazardous Materials and Proper Disposal” on
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Batteries are rated to perform to capacity at certain temperatures. Variations in temperature affect
performance of the batteries. An example of amp-hour performance is shown in Table 3. Wallace
Perimeter Security supplies a heater option that mounts near the battery pack, providing residual
heat which guards against amp-hour loss in colder climates.
Temperature
Capacity
77°F (25°C)
100
32°F (0°C)
80
-22°F (-30°C)
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Table 3. Amp-Hour - Example of Battery Performance
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Wallace Perimeter Security uses a permanently sealed AGM-type battery which lasts much longer
than wet cell batteries and needs no maintenance over its life span. Batteries are protected from
over discharge by a low voltage sensing circuit. The charger circuit regulates to allow high charger
output when the battery is partially discharged. The charger circuit automatically reduces the
output to near zero as the batteries become fully charged.
The FoldSmart operator stores all User
and Installer Menu settings in non-volatile
memory (EEPROM). Configurations
are saved if a power loss occurs and
reinstated once power is restored.
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