I have a solar powered driveway gate. I will be installing a low voltage cutout switch to prevent damage to both a deep cycled battery and possible damage to the gate motor and controller. In discussion with the gate manufacturers tech support, low voltage could result in erratic behavior and damage.
I can easily install a relay to signal a voltage cut-off, but would then have no warning of a potential problem.
I would like to monitor the voltage with my Elk M1 board. In time, I can adjust the trigger value in the rules to give ample warning of even slightly abnormal operation. -- and of course more warnings of an even greater/progressive under voltage condition.
The gate operates off a 12VDC battery.
Do I just wire the positive battery post, or better a 12V current limited output from the controller board to the zone (along with a signal ground)?
Some of the Elk power supplies - especially their new supervised supply look great. I will be installing one in an outbuilding with a remote security panel. The gate, however, is solar powered and not a candidate for the Elk’s power supply (requires A/C). BTW, the input zone will be located on an M1XIN Input Expander in this outbuilding.
Thanks
I can easily install a relay to signal a voltage cut-off, but would then have no warning of a potential problem.
I would like to monitor the voltage with my Elk M1 board. In time, I can adjust the trigger value in the rules to give ample warning of even slightly abnormal operation. -- and of course more warnings of an even greater/progressive under voltage condition.
The gate operates off a 12VDC battery.
Do I just wire the positive battery post, or better a 12V current limited output from the controller board to the zone (along with a signal ground)?
Some of the Elk power supplies - especially their new supervised supply look great. I will be installing one in an outbuilding with a remote security panel. The gate, however, is solar powered and not a candidate for the Elk’s power supply (requires A/C). BTW, the input zone will be located on an M1XIN Input Expander in this outbuilding.
Thanks