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General| Model | EXTREME |
|---|---|
| Category | Door Opening System |
| Manual Override | Yes |
| Adjustable Light Sensitivity | Yes |
| Adjustable Timer Settings | Yes |
| Battery Backup | Yes |
| Remote Control | No |
| Maximum Door Weight | 4 kg |
| Power Source | 4 x AA batteries |
Attaching the control box to the coop and fitting the front panel seal for weather protection.
Installing AA batteries and correctly connecting the front panel lead for power and control.
Turning on the unit and navigating to the main menu for initial configuration.
Guiding through language, time format, and time setting for automated operation.
Calibrating the door to its fully open and closed positions for accurate operation.
Manually operating the door via UP/DOWN buttons for flexible control.
Automatic opening at dawn and closing at dusk using the integrated Light Sensor.
Setting specific times for the automatic opening and closing of the coop door.
Combining Light Sensor and Timer for flexible opening/closing based on light and time.
Enabling different timed OPEN/CLOSE cycles for each day of the week.
Changing the time format between 12-hour and 24-hour clocks.
Setting a delay for the Light Sensor to prevent premature door closing.
Disabling battery check when using an external power source.
Enabling the Light Sensor on Standard models via an unlock PIN.
Guidelines for using correct AA batteries and avoiding damage to the unit.
Procedure to check the battery status and voltage via the menu.
Adjusting the light sensor sensitivity for optimal dawn/dusk detection.
Customizing OPEN/CLOSE trigger values for the Light Sensor.
Updating the unit's internal time through the programming menu.
Selecting the preferred language for the control unit interface.
Repeating the calibration process to adjust open and close positions.
Verifying motor lead connection for correct door movement direction.
Instructions for connecting and using an external USB power source.
Plugging the USB charger into the control box's USB port.
Enabling external power mode to disable the battery check indicator.
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