eShepherd Wi-Fi Station Customer Assembly Instructions

Step 1.

• Remove All contents from box.

Step 2.

• Remove cable gland from antenna unit (a) and run ethernet cable through the cable gland. Insert ethernet cable in socket (b).

Step 3.

• Fasten cable glands onto antenna unit. Ensure seal is in place.

Step 4.

• Install antenna unit on bracket at the corner of the solar panel using the nuts already fastened on bracket.

Step 5.

• Gain access into battery box by removing the black thumbscrew from the orange enclosure.

Step 6.

• Insert terminal connector on both batteries.

Step 7.

• Close battery box and re-install the black thumbscrew on orange enclosure. Wi-Fi station is now ready for operation.

Step 8.

• Approximately 10 seconds after connecting the battery terminals, LED lights will flash momentarily to indicate the Wi-Fi Station is ready for operation.

Battery Indicator

Turning the selector knob to the left will give an LED indication of the battery state of charge.

Green = Battery capacity is good, or OK

Red = Battery capacity is low, or has some issue

Step 9.

• If the LED Battery Indicator is RED then you will need to recharge the battery.

Using the included DC charger

Ensure the selector knob is in the OFF position and connect the DC charger to the port underneath the handle. Leave unit to charge overnight.

Step 10.

• **Contact eShepherd Support at eshepherd.support@gallagher.com**

We will then pre-load the correct Firmware file onto the Wi-Fi Station. During this time, the Wi-Fi Station needs to be within Cellular service. Once the Firmware file has been loaded, the Wi-Fi Station can operate independently.

Step 11.

• We need to know where the Wi-Fi Station is located!

Please create a Landmark on the eShepherd Web App or Mobile App to indicate where the Wi-Fi Station will be or is located.

Step 12.

• Rotate the selector knob clockwise to the “1” position to turn on the Wi-Fi Station. The green LED to the right of the selector knob will turn on.

Step 13.

• Now you are ready to take the Wi-Fi Station out into the field where the Animals are located.
• The Wi-Fi Station has an effective radius of 100m [~100 yards].
• Place the Wi-Fi Station in a secure location (this could be in the “Exclusion Zone” (example shown).
• As Animals enter the effective radius of the Wi-Fi Station, they will connect and download the new Firmware file.
• The Customer Success Team will let you know when the operation has completed.

Updated on: 06/08/2025