Solar Zones and Gate Activity
Use the table and map to determine the number of operational cycles* per day to expect in your area, using 5 to 30 Watts of charging power. Figures are shown for winter (minimum sunlight) and do not account for the use of any accessory items.
*An operational cycle is one full opening and closing of the gate. *Number of openings per day will depend on the length, weight, hard- ware and environmental conditions.
Estimated Gate Openings Per Day
Winter Ratings | Zone 1 | Zone 2 | Zone 3 |
Single gate installation with 5 Watts of charging power | 4 | 8 | 13 |
Single gate installation with 10 Watts of charging power | 8 | 16 | 26 |
Single gate installation with 20 Watts of charging power | 14 | 28 | 38 |
Single gate installation with 30 Watts of charging power | 20 | 44 | 54 |
Dual gate installation with 10 Watts of charging power | 4 | 8 | 13 |
Dual gate installation with 20 Watts of charging power | 10 | 18 | 27 |
Dual gate installation with 30 Watts of charging power | 16 | 28 | 41 |
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All dual gate installations require a minimum of 10 Watts of solar charging power.
Accessories will draw additional power from the battery; the more accessories you connect, the more power your system will require. We recommend that you purchase an extra 12V, 7 amp hour battery (RB500) for the FM500/502, SW2500/2502, SW3000XL/3200XL, SW4000XL/4200XL
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Multiple Panel Installations
NOTE: All connections should be weather proofed using weather proof splice kits avilable at hard- ware and electrical supply stores.
Solar Panels connect in PARALLEL
REDRED
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attach BLACK to negative
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