Operating Principle - Horizont Ranger As120 Notice D'utilisation

OPERATING PRINCIPLE:

The solar panel produces electricity as soon as it is exposed to usable sunlight. The pasture fence
device requires consistent electricity - by day as well as by night. The electricity generated in this
way by the panel is stored in a rechargeable 12 V battery, which means the device can operate
without sunlight or can be supplied directly by a
9 V battery. The solar panel may not always have a suffi ciently large output to completely rechar-
ge the battery - especially during the dark, grey and foggy months (e.g. October to February).
For temperatures around 0 degrees Celsius or below, we recommend using a large 9 V alkaline
battery instead of a 12 V rechargeable battery in any case.
The device is operated primarily from the solar panel. If the solar panel does not have suffi cient
output, the device switches automatically to the connected 9 volt battery or to the 12 volt rechar-
geable battery.
OPTIMAL SOLAR ALIGNMENT AND SETTING
The correct placement of the pasture fence device and the solar panel is crucial for the best
possible operation of the device.
1. POSITION THE PASTURE FENCE DEVICE SO THAT THE PANEL POINTS SOUTH.
This position provides the panel with the maximum amount of sunlight even during the less
bright winter days. When placing the device, consider the position of the sun throughout the day
and avoid a location which could cover the device with shade from trees, bushes or high grass.
2. DETERMINE THE CORRECT ANGLE OF INCLINATION FOR THE SOLAR PANEL.
The position of the sun over the horizon changes during the year's seasons. As a general
recommendation, an angle of 50 degrees is optimal for long-term use in most parts of Europe.
Still, the capability of the solar panel to recharge the battery can be optimised by adjusting the
angle, depending on the season (see fi gure below). The steeper the angle of inclination, the
greater the cleaning effect during rain or snow.
Recommended setting angle of the panel
South Europe / North Africa (South CH & A)
50°
Winter Spring
Nov. - Feb. Mar. & Apr.
Fall
Sept. & Oct.
During the winter (with the exception of southern Europe), there may not be enough sun hours to
completely charge the battery. Charge the battery externally as soon as the battery indicator
fl ashes green/red or red, or alternatively use a large, alkaline 9 V battery with 170–200 Ah,
which is also recommended for temperatures around or below freezing.
3. REMOVE DEPOSITS AND DIRT FROM THE SOLAR PANEL AT REGULAR INTERVALS.
(specifically along gravel paths), leaves and snow, since these can reduce the performance of
the module for recharging the rechargeable battery.
ranger AS120 & ranger AS180
43°
Summer
May & Aug.
Recommended setting angle of the panel
North & Central Europe (including A & CH)
60° 50°
Winter Spring
Nov. - Feb. Mar. & Apr.
Fall
Sept. & Oct.
Summer
May & Aug.
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