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 10 to 30 Watts of
charging power. Figures are shown for winter (minimum sunlight),
on a maximum loaded gate and do not account for the use of any
accessory items.
Accessories will draw additional power from the battery; the more
accessories you connect, the more power your system will require.
*An operational cycle is one full opening and closing of the gate.
*Number of openings per day will depend on the length, weight,
hardware and environmental conditions.

Multiple Panel Installations

NOTE: All connections should be weather proofed using weather
proof splice kits available at hardware and electrical supply stores.
Solar Panels connect in PARALLEL
Attach BLACK to negative (–) solar terminal on control board attach
RED to positive (+) solar terminal on control board.
SHADOW/RESET
SOLAR
PANEL
TERMINALS
HINTS for Obtaining Maximum Output from Your Solar Panel
1. Place the panel facing due south
in the path of the sun, where full
sun will strike its face throughout
the day (minimum 8 hours).
2. Mount the panel using the curved
pipe provided to maintain the
proper angle to the sun.
3. For optimal effi ciency, wipe the
face of the panel frequently with
a soft, damp cloth. The output of the Solar Panel is variable
during the day depending on the intensity of the sun and the
angle of the rays striking the panel. The output may vary from
a few millivolts to as much as 44 volts. To check the output,
simply disconnect the solar panel leads from the control
board and connect them directly to a dc voltmeter. In bright
sunlight the panel output should read at least 34 volts dc at
approximately 300mA.
Zone 1Zone 2Zone 3Zone 3 Zone 3
LRA Estimated Gate Cycles Per Day
Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3
10W 8 25 35
20W 20 50 60+
30W 60 60+ 60+
RED RED
BLACK BLACK
attach BLACK to negative (–) solar terminal on control board
attach RED to positive (+) solar terminal on control board
Solar Panels connect in PARALLEL

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INSTR,INSTL,SP1024 - FILE NAME: P502 - INK: BLACK - MATERIAL: 20 LB. MEAD BOND - SIZE: 8.500” X 11.000” - SCALE: 1-1 - SIDE: 2 OF 2