⚠️ Battery Low Notifications are only sent for MK6 or newer versions of Farmbot Monitors. If you have any questions, please contact Customer Support via service@farmbot.com.au or 02 9901 4798. |
Overview
We might send you an email or SMS letting you know that your monitor battery is low. It's important when you get that notification to check your battery as it may need replacing.
Clicking on the link in your notification takes you to your battery voltage graph, where you can determine if you have a healthy battery, a battery that is not charging or dying.
If your battery levels remains low, we will send you a reminder notification every few days so that you can keep an eye on it.
How to turn off or modify battery low notifications
To turn off or modify your monitor battery notifications please contact Customer Support via service@farmbot.com.au or 02 9901 4798.
Email Notification Example
Example of a healthy solar battery 🔋
A healthy solar battery will range between 6.6-7.4 V within 24 hours as this reflects its charging cycle during the day.
To see the battery voltage, simply run your mouse over the graph or you can open the readings list by clicking the list icon in the right hand corner (see screenshot above).
Example of a battery that isn't charging properly 🔋🪫
You may notice that your battery voltage was flat over the course of a few days which means it has not charged properly on those days. This could be due to few reasons:
Scenarios | Recommended action |
Overcast weather for a few days | You don't need to do anything as a charged Farmbot Monitor battery can last to 3-5 days during cloud cover. |
Freezing temperatures | We recommend turning your monitor off if freezing temperatures are expected to continue for several days |
An obstructed view of the sun e.g. a tree has grown and is casting a shadow over the monitor or the build up of dirt, snow or bird droppings are covering the panel | Remove anything that might be obstructing your monitor's view of the sun and/or clean the solar panel. |
If none of the above cases apply, you may have a failing battery | Keep an eye on your battery over the next couple days to see if it starts charging normally again. If the voltage worsens (see example below), you may need to order a replacement battery. |
Example of a battery that is about to die 🪫
Once your battery is starting to flatline and/or readings are consistently below 6.5 V, your battery is likely going to die. If you see this, please contact Customer Support to order a replacement battery via service@farmbot.com.au or 02 9901 4798.