VSF Solar
What you get
- The Doorkeeper VSF-Solar with integrated analogue-mechanical timer, a solar cell and built-in rechargeable batteries
- easy-to-set switching times, just like those on your DIY store clock or garden lighting
- The control unit lifts shutter weights of up to 1.5 kg
- runs for approx. 2–4 months even without sunlight, including during the winter months
- if it cannot be installed in direct sunlight, the internal solar cell can easily be replaced with an external one (accessory)
Product range at a glance
Manufacturer:AXT-electronic GmbH & Co. KG, Wartburgstraße 10, 99817 Eisenach, Germany VSF electronic Doorkeeper – with with an analogue timer and solar power (4x NiMH rechargeable batteries). Reliable, secure operation, regardless of the weather or time of year – even when the sun takes a break. Let your vertical gate in the poultry house automatically Flexible and straightforward installation, very simple to set up. A overload protection prevents damage in the event of temporary blockages (e.g. a frozen sliding door). By using limit switches in the unit, there is no danger to animals located beneath the closing gate. It simply stops and then continues to close once the animal has moved away. The electronics are protected by a special coating. Up to 1.5 kg possible. Flexible installation possible using accessories. Further accessories, e.g. an external solar cell for indoor installation with a 2 m cable, will be available in future. HS, mHS, gHS and bioHS gates – gates + rails in four different sizes for the most common poultry breeds. Various mounting options are available through the use of pulleys. The 4 required batteries are included and simply need to be activated. Safety instructions Not a toy; please keep children away from the device. Contains NiMH rechargeable batteries: please observe the disposal instructions. A mains power supply connection can be fitted as an option. Risk of injury inside the unit when the motor is running, due to moving mechanical parts Batteries/rechargeable batteries may leak (in which case, remove them whilst wearing gloves) Mains adaptor designed for indoor use; do not use in outdoor sockets Risk of injury when opening the flap; do not place your hand between the opening flap. The system shuts off at approx. 1.5–2 kg; risk of injury Information on the battery and the timer Automatic chicken flap control with rechargeable batteries, which are charged via an integrated solar cell . (Operates, for example, for up to 4 months even during the darker months of the year) independent of mains sockets, e.g. for mobile chicken coops To Charging the batteries , the installation site must be exposed to daylight. Charging via a suitable charger for NiMH batteries is also possible Even without sufficient sunlight, the chicken flap is powered by the batteries for up to 4 months Reliable, safe operation, regardless of the weather or season – even when the sun takes a break. Closing time is set using the analogue timer easily and relatively quickly 96 switching segments, each representing 15 minutes of switching time Multiple switching times per day can be set The setting applies all days of the week up to 1 kg, approx. 65 cm stroke Your benefits: Never be late for work again because you had to open the chicken coop first thing in the morning. Save yourself extra trips and a lot of time Save yourself arguments with your neighbours over your feathered friends Make the most of your Sunday breakfast with your family You can also benefit from: Top-class customer service from a German manufacturer based in the heart of Germany(relatively short distances, direct contact, straightforward solutions) Fast service provided by a dedicated team Optional or alternative items In future, an external solar cell . Provided the device is mounted inside the stable or in a location that is too shaded, the external solar panel will be required to charge the batteries. Note: Manual or twilight control is not possible. References Axt-electronic’s electronic Doorkeepers operate worldwide, from cold Canada to the hot Australian outback. The The poultry houses at the BDRG’s scientific poultry farm are fitted with our products. Installation Installation is very simple: first, fit the gate, pull it into the open position, then fit the VSF so that you can connect it to the gate via the loop (cord rolled up = as supplied!). Then activate the batteries – and you’re done. You can also control several sliders with a single VSF via UR pulleys (see installation examples), provided the maximum total weight is not exceeded. Variants and examples of how to install the VSF electronic Doorkeeper (and others) can be found here. Contents of the pack: Electronic Doorkeeper VSF including 4 AA NiMH rechargeable batteries.
Solar 2b External solar panel for Doorkeeper VSE-Solar, Doorkeeper VSD-Solar, BZ1 and BZ3 door entry systems 2-metre cable length. Disconnect the internal solar cell and simply connect the external one to the existing connection. The perfect addition to your solar-powered VSF Doorkeeper system. Do you want to install the VSF indoors? Or is the installation site too shady and dark? Simply connect the external solar cell and position it outside in direct sunlight. Contents of the pack:external solar cell in plastic/mounting base*,2m cable *The colour of the mounting base may vary
Description: Medium-sized sliding gate for securing animal enclosures such as duck houses (accessory for electronic Doorkeepers VSB+ST, VSBb, VSD, VSE, VSF, VSF/r))Also includes a marten-proof rail and a connector to attach your sliding panel to the loop of your Doorkeeper’s pull cord Installation note 1: The rails have an H-shaped profile. The lower drill holes are on the inside. The upper drill holes are on the outside. This prevents the slider from jamming. Installation note 2: The sliding panel runs approximately 1 cm within each rail. Therefore, if the rails are to be fitted flush with the opening, the opening must be no more than 28 cm wide (30 – (2 × 1) = 28 cm). However, we recommend waiting until you have positioned the rails so that you can cut the hole to size accordingly. Technical specifications: Slider height: 400 mm Slider width: 300 mm Sash weight: 500 g Rail height: 695 mm Rail width: 20 mm Contents: 2 x rails1 x sliding plate Fitting materials (4 x wood screws)1 x martin-proof rail1 x connector (screw + knurled nut)
Description: Large sliding gate for securing livestock pens, such as goose coops (accessory for the VSB+ST electronic Doorkeeper), VSBb, VSD, VSE, VSF, VSF/r)Also includes a marten-proof rail and a connector to attach your sliding panel to the loop of your Doorkeeper’s pull cord Installation note 1: The rails have an H-shaped profile. The lower drill holes are on the inside. The upper drill holes are on the outside. This prevents the sash from jamming. Installation note 2: The sliding panel runs approximately 1 cm within each rail. If the rails are to be fitted flush with the opening, the opening must be no more than 31 cm wide (33 – (2 × 1) = 31 cm). However, we recommend waiting until you can hold the rails in place so that you can cut the hole to size accordingly. Technical specifications: Slider height: 500 mm Slider width: 330 mm Slider weight: 800 g Rail height: 795 mm Rail width: 20 mm Contents:2 x rails1 x sliding plate Fitting materials (4 x wood screws)1 x martin-proof rail1 x connector (screw + knurled nut)



