KERBL 70550 Automatic Control for Chicken Door Instruction Manual

KERBL 70550 Automatic Control for Chicken Door

General

These operating instructions comprise instructions for use and safety information. Please read the instructions carefully and note the regulations and relevant information before putting the device into operation. Please keep these operating instructions in a safe place for later use!

Correct use

The automatic chicken door opens and closes optionally available vertical sliders (ref. no. 70560, 70570, 70580) on poultry and chicken coops via a cable pull. The correct environment for using the automatic chicken door is one in which poultry are kept. It is not intended for use with any other type of animal. The operated slider is automatically opened and closed when a certain degree of brightness is reached, or at a set time. In the event of incorrect use or modifications to the device, the manufacturer’s warranty and liabilities shall be deemed invalid.

Safety instructions

CAUTION!
Risk of physical injury and material damage if used incorrectly!

• Ensure that no animals or children are able to enter the hazardous zone of moving parts.
• The weight of the slider must be adjusted.
• Disconnect the mains plug before opening the housing.
• Only use the genuine power pack supplied to operate the automatic chicken door

Supplied package

• control unit
• 230 Volt mains adapter
• batteries (4 x AA, already in the device)
• light sensor
• pulleys (4)
• installation accessories
• operating instructions

Setup of the device

The device consists of the following components

1. Electronics unit
2. Display
3. Menu button
4. OK button
5. Up button
6. Down button
7. Pull cord for slider
8. Mains adapter
9. Light sensor
10. Pulley for pull cord (optional)
11. Battery connection
12. Battery holder
13. Light sensor adjustment wheel
14. Connecting terminals for external buttons
15. Light sensor connection

Installation

Preparations
Plan the installation site and in particular the routing of the cord from the door to the device. Measure the opening of the chicken door and provide a suitable door with guide rails. Get all of the components ready. You will find suitable sliders and additional pulleys in our accessories range. If you wish to supply the automatic chicken door with mains voltage, ensure that a 230 Volt socket is available near the installation site.

Suitable installation site and installation conditions

CAUTION!
Risk of physical injury and material damage if used incorrectly!

• Do not extend the pull cord.
• The impact of force from the pull cord can cause injury to humans and animals.
• Incorrect setup can create hazardous zones for humans or animals.
• The power pack is not protected against moisture. Only plug the power pack into a socket that is located in a dry and protected area

For the automatic chicken door’s electronics unit, find an installation site with a level and stable base. Be aware that when the slider is opened, a higher load is exerted on the device than its own weight alone. The installation site must be protected from the ingress of rain. If necessary, use the pulleys to guide the cord with slight movement of the electronics unit towards the door opening. The illustration shows a number of setup options. The electronics unit is always installed in an upright position with the cord outlet on the underside. The slider or the first pulley must be installed so that the cord is straight when it exits the device. The device or the last pulley must be installed so that the slider is pulled straight upwards.

Attaching the slider and electronics unit

1. Attach the door, e.g. to one of the sliders available in our range (Art. 70560, Art. 70570 , 70580).
   Then ensure that the following requirements are met:

2. The slider weighs a maximum of 2.5 kg.

3. The slider moves in a vertical direction and is placed in the closed position by gravity.

4. The slider moves easily. No great amount of force is required to open the slider, and when the slider is released it closes independently and reliably. If necessary, use a few drops of oil.

5. The pull cord can be routed unhindered from the door to the device without chafing against foreign bodies.

6. The guide rails of the slider are precision-installed so that the slider closes the opening of the coop reliably.

7. The distance from slider to building wall does not exceed 5 mm throughout the slider’s entire movement path, which is travelled during opening. When the slider is closed, the building‘s opening is no longer open at the top. There would otherwise be a risk that body parts could be crushed when the slider is pulled up.

8. The device, all pulleys and the slider are all on one level. The cord will then not chafe against the side limit of the pulleys later on.

9. All pulleys can be turned without a high degree of resistance.

10. Fasten the electronics unit.

Connecting the pull cord
Connect the pull cord to the slider. To do this, proceed as follows (see also the following sketch):

1. First move the electronics to the upper terminal position. To do this, press the Up button. The cord is rolled up in the electronics unit until the knot for the end stop arrives at the housing.
2. Then move the slider to the upper terminal position (slider fully open). Please leave a little distance (min. 50 mm) between the slider’s possible terminal stops or obstacles for the upper terminal position so that the motor has enough time to switch off before any excess load develops.
3. Connect the cord to the slider so that the slider is in the upper terminal position when the cord is taut.
4. Knot the cord.
5. Finally, using a pair of scissors, cut off the excess length of the cord.

Bringing into operation

CAUTION!
Risk of physical injury and material damage if used incorrectly!

• Installations on the 230 Volt network must only be carried out by qualified electricians.
• Route the cable to the automatic chicken door with protection so that the animals are unable to reach it.
• If the device is supplied with power from the power pack, the battery is not used. However you should replace the battery at regular intervals since otherwise there is a risk that the battery may leak. Spent batteries and the device itself should be disposed of properly without delay.
• First close the housing before connecting the mains plug to the socket! Always disconnect the mains plug from the socket if you are opening the housing (for example also if you want to insert the light sensor).

To supply the device with the power it requires, connect either the power pack to the device and plug it into a 230 Volt mains socket or insert the battery into the device. You can also choose both supply methods to be prepared for a power failure. Connect battery connection wires to the corresponding plug. Open and close the door a few times to ensure it is operating smoothly. You can now make the relevant settings, as described below.

Operation

Time setting
To set the current date and time, press the OK button for around 3 seconds. The year currently set starts to flash. Change the value using the arrow buttons and confirm the year setting with the OK button. The date then flashes with the month and day. Change the value of the date using the arrow buttons. The example shown is 08.06. The next confirmation takes you to the setting for the current time. Change the value of the time using the arrow buttons. Exit the Settings menu with the Menu button.

Automatic opening and closing with the timer switch
You can set an opening and closing time for week days (Monday – Friday) and weekends (Saturday + Sunday). Please note that the door will only open or close at the specified times if automatic mode is active.

Setting the opening and closing times
To set the times, press the Menu button for around 3 seconds. The opening time for week days setting appears. The opening time is indicated by the symbol on the right side of the display. Use the arrow buttons to select your desired opening time and confirm the input with the OK button. The closing time for week days setting then appears. The closing time is indicated by the symbol on the right side of the display. Use the arrow buttons to select your desired closing time and confirm the input with the OK button.

The weekend opening time setting then appears, followed finally by the weekend closing time setting. The times for the weekend can be identified by a dot at the end of the time.

Automatic return to automatic mode
The next menu item to appear in the display is AC OFF or AC ON. Change the setting with the arrow keys. If the function is activated (AC ON), the control unit independently engages automatic mode in the next day cycle, even if you had interrupted automatic mode with a manual movement of the door. You can exit the menu with the Menu button.

Activating automatic mode
To activate the automatic mode, press the Up key when the door is open or the Down key when the door is closed. Automatic mode is indicated by a small circle at the top side of the display.

Deactivating the timer
If you want to operate the automatic mode with the light sensor only (see section 8.3), then you can deactivate the timer by pressing the menu and OK button at the same time. The display will show ‘t-off’. Repeat this process if you want to reactivate the timer. The display will then show the current time.

Using the light sensor
To make automatic opening and closing dependent on the ambient brightness, connect the supplied light sensor with the device and position the sensor in a suitable place. Ensure that the sensor is easily able to detect daylight. The sensor must not be influenced by other sources of light (e.g. artificial light from a street lamp or from a house window). Do not position the sensor on roadways where light from the headlights of passing cars may influence the sensor. Please note that approx. one minute may elapse before the light sensor responds to a change in brightness. This prevents accidental opening of the door in the event of lightning. If automatic mode is activated, the door is opened and closed when the set brightness level is reached. The opening and closing times of the timer (see section 8.2) remain active even when using the light sensor. The following applies:

• If the set closing time is reached, the door is always closed even if the light sensor still detects sufficient brightness.
• If the set opening time is reached, the door will remain closed until the light sensor has detected sufficient brightness

You can adjust the sensor‘s switching threshold using the adjustment wheel in the device. The further you turn the adjustment wheel to the left, the later in the morning or earlier in the evening the door closes

Manual operation

Manual operation on the unit:
Use the Up and Down buttons to open and close the door manually.

Important : As soon as a manual operation is initiated, the device is in manual mode.

Automatic operations are then no longer carried out. Manual mode is indicated in the display by a dot on the underside. Automatic mode can be re-initialised by pressing the Up button again while the door is open or the Down button while the door is closed. Automatic mode is indicated in the display by a small circle at the top. If the relevant function has been activated in the menu, the control unit then changes back independently to automatic mode in the next day cycle (see Section 8.2.2). You will recognise the setting for independent return to automatic mode from the fact that, even when automatic mode is interrupted, the circle is also shown at the top of the display in addition to the dot at the bottom of the display

Manual operation via external button:
the door can also be operated with an external button (e.g. item 70565). This is available as an accessory. To do so, place the button in a place of your choice and connect it to the device using the terminals provided for this purpose: As soon as a manual operation is initiated, the device is in manual mode. Automatic operations are then no longer carried out. Manual mode is indicated in the display by a dot on the underside. It is not possible to call up the automatic mode again via the external button! This can only be done using the buttons on the display. If the relevant function has been activated in the menu, the control unit then changes back independently to automatic mode in the next day cycle (see Section 8.2.2). You will recognise the setting for independent return to automatic mode from the fact that, even when automatic mode is interrupted, the circle is also shown at the top of the display in addition to the dot at the bottom of the display.

Switching the device off
To switch off the device, disconnect the connecting cable from the socket and remove the batteries

Cleaning / maintenance

CAUTION!

Risk of physical injury and material damage if used incorrectly! Before starting any cleaning work, disconnect the mains plug. Check the easy running of the moving door at all times. Clean the guide rails and use lubricant if necessary. Remove dirt and any objects from the door’s closing area in order to protect the motor and avoid transporting dirt via the cord into the inside of the electronics unit. Regularly check the condition of the cord for wear and replace it in good time. Use our replacement cord to do this (ref.no. 70552)

Maintenance and repair

The device does not require maintenance, but should be thoroughly cleaned at regular intervals. In the event of a fault, the device must be taken out of use immediately. If a repair is required, please contact a qualified electrician or send the device for repair to the manufacturer. A faulty connecting cable should also only be replaced by the manufacturer or a qualified electrician. Only use original spare parts. If a battery symbol appears on the display, the batteries must be replaced. After replacing the batteries, the time and date must be re-set (see Chapter 8.1).

Errors and possible solutions

Technical data

• Mains voltage 230 Volt / 50 Hz
• Batteries 4 x type AA min. slider weight 0.5 kg max. slider weight 2.5 kg
• External buttons A normally open contact each for Up and Down
• Power pack protection class II
• Device protection class III
• Power pack protection type IPX0
• Device protection type IP33

Accessories/replacement articles

• Réf.no. 70560 Sliding door 220 x 330 mm, incl. guide rails
• Réf.no. 70570 Sliding door 300 x 400 mm, incl. guide rails
• Réf.no. 70580 Sliding door 430 x 400 mm, incl. guide rails
• Réf.no. 70551 Pulleys, pack of 4
• Réf.no. 70552 Replacement cord with bead
• Réf.no. 70554 Light sensor
• Réf.no. 70558 Extension Cable for Light Sensor
• Réf.no. 70553 Power pack
• Réf.no. 70556 Solar Battery Set for Automatic Chicken Door
• Réf.no. 70557 Connector Cable for Car/Electric Fence Battery
• Réf.no. 70559 Self-locking for automatic chicken door

Accessories and replacement articles must be ordered separately.

CE declaration of conformity
Albert KERBL GmbH hereby declares that the product / device described in these instructions complies with the fundamental requirements and other relevant
stipulations and regulations. The CE mark confirms compliance with the Directives of the European Union.

Electrical waste
It is up to the operator to dispose of the product responsibly after its useful life in accordance with local regulations. Consult the relevant regulations for your country.
The device must not be disposed of in household waste. Under the terms of the EU Directive on the disposal of old electrical and electronic equipment, the device can
be taken to local authority-run refuse sites or recycling plants free of charge, or returned to dealers who offer a returns service. Correct disposal protects the environment
and prevents any possible harmful impacts on humans and the environment.

Kerbl Austria Handels GmbH Wirtschaftspark 1 9130 Poggersdorf

• Tel. +43 4224 81555
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References

• Home - www.austria.at
• France.fr : Explore France and its wonders - Explore France
• IIS7
• Everything around animal breeding, husbandry and agricultural supplies - Albert Kerbl GmbH
• Page d'accueil - Kerbl France
• Everything around animal breeding, husbandry and agricultural supplies - Albert Kerbl GmbH

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