Using the Raindancer Power Supplies

Before you get started and can monitor your entire irrigation system conveniently in one app, there are just a few things you need to set up.

Power Supply Usage

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Correct Interpretation of Battery Status

Please note:
The battery status showndisplayed in the app always represents the status at the time of the last contact.connection. Therefore, the indicated battery voltage displayed only becomes meaningful onceonly after the Raindancer panel resumes regular communication.

Recommended StepsRecommendations for Charging:Use

• Getting Started:Startup:
  PlugConnect in your Raindancerthe power supply and select "Summer Mode" in the app.supply.

• Initial Charging Duration:After Longer Downtimes:
  Initially,Charge charge yourthe device for at least 8 hours. to ensure the battery is sufficiently charged.

• If No Connection Is Established:emerges:
  If there is still no system connection after 8 hourshours, no connection is established, attemptperform a reset. Ideally, performuse thisthe reset outdoorsplug inprovided. sunlight.Alternatively, disconnect the power supply from the power source briefly, then reconnect it.

• For Deeply Discharged Batteries:
  If the battery was deeply discharged, additionalleave charging time may be required. In this case, keep yourthe device connected to the power supply for up to 24 hours. Typically,By this time, a connection to the system connection should be established within this period.established.

• Capacity When Fully Charged Capacity:Charged:
  A fully charged device can operate in Summer Mode forlasts approximately 3 days in Summer Mode without sunlight. Use the energy-saving Summer Mode to extend this period by up to 2 additional days, or Winter Mode for several weeks.

• Charging During Regular Operation:
  A device that is already regularly communicating device typically reaches a full charge within a maximum of 8 hours when connected to athe power supply.supply