During daylight hours the Solar Panel needs to re-charge the batteries. The voltage being produced by the panel is monitored throughout the day and should the voltage fall below a minimum value, an error message is displayed on the App. This message will remain in place until either the RESET or Refresh buttons have been pressed.
Before proceeding to reset the alarm message, check the Solar Panel for possible causes outlined below.
When either the RESET or Refresh buttons are pressed, the alarm state is cleared. A test is then started to check the condition of the Solar Panels output. If the alarm message does not get removed, then this indicates that the Solar Panel is not working optimally.
The system compares the detected light intensity on the ChickenGuard to the voltage produced by the Solar Panel.
Possible Causes for Reduced Power:
Make sure that the Solar Panel has direct access to sunlight.
During winter months make sure that snow/leaves are not covering the panel.
If the panel has become unplugged for any reason, this will also trigger the alarm.
During high wind days, it could be that the panel shifted its position.
How to confirm the Solar Panel is working:
Press the Refresh button on the Home Page. This will send a command to the ChickenGuard to read the Solar Panels voltage. Now press the Solar Icon to display the results.
During daylight hours, this test will clear the Warning Message if the panel is prodviding adequate power.