on battery only mode?
If you want to power your Petporte Smart Flap® by battery alone the selective entry function will be unaffected but some of the more complex functions will not be possible. In particular night mode will no longer function due to the nature of constantly monitoring light levels. Also, the Petporte Smart Flap® will not be able to function with the forthcoming selective exit and computer control accessories. The response time to your cat will be a little extended because it has to push against the flap to activate the scanner which in turn means the Petporte Smart Flap® cannot run on batteries if fitted to a wall as your pet will have passed the scanner before it pushes the flap to activate it. Return to the top of the page. 10. What type of battery does the Petporte Smart Flap® require? The Petporte Smart Flap® requires a PP3 9V battery similar to those found in most home smoke alarms. To get the best continual use out of the battery we recommend the use of a Lithium based battery, as th