Electric fencing and your energizer
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1. no LI 7 Output voltage Note If the large digits on the LCD display flash 1 0 kV this indicates that the fence voltage is below 1000 V There is a serious fault on the fence line See How do locate faults in Frequently asked questions Troubleshooting on page 17 Earth monitoring 6000i X6i and 406i energizers The quality of the earth affects the fence voltage The earth monitoring feature allows you to keep an eye on the earth quality to make the most of your electric fence A low voltage on the earth monitor indicates a good earth connection A high voltage on the earth monitor indicates a poor earth connection Setting up for earth monitoring The earth monitoring feature works by comparing the voltage of the energizer s earth system with that of a separate earth rod Ensure the separate earth rod is at least 10 m 33 away from any other earth system including the energizer s main earth system Locate the earth rod in the opposite direction to the lead out wire Drive one 2 m 6 6 earth rod into the ground Use high voltage insulated cable and an earth clamp to connect the earth rod and the energizer s Fence earth monitor terminal Make sure the insulation is stripped back to ensure good contact between the wire and the earth rod Monitoring the earth If the first Indicator light is illuminated permanently this indicates that the earth voltage is over 0 8 kV and that better earthing ma2. disposed of with other waste Instead it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling please contact your local city recycling office or the dealer from whom you purchased the product a The energizer has a double insulated construction Warning USA and Canada To reduce the risk of electric shock the energizer s power adaptor may have a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other This plug will fit in a polarized outlet one way If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet Do not change the plug in any way Switch the energizer off before installation or performing any work on the fence Read all the safety considerations carefully See Safety considerations on page 15 Check your installation to ensure that it complies with all local safety regulations Do not connect simultaneously to a fence and to any other device such as a cattle trainer or a poultry trainer Otherwi
3. not been activated This is part of normal operation 6000i X6i and 406i energizers only The energizer has been switched off by a remote control handset If you The energizer is not pulsing and the think your energizer might be being controlled by a neighbour s remote last green Indicator light is flashing control handset and you own a remote control handset yourself change disabled Servicing your energizer s address setting see the remote control handset s user manual If you do not have a remote control handset take the energizer o an authorised service centre to have the remote control feature This energizer uses Double Insulation where two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding No equipment grounding means is provided in the supply cord of a double insulated energizer nor should a means for equipment grounding be added to the energizer Servicing a double insulated energizer requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should only be done by qualified service personnel Replacement parts for a double insulated energizer must be identical to the parts they replace A double insulated energizer is marked with the words DOUBLE INSULATION or DOUBLE INSULATED and or the symbol below Product specifications Power supply Power consumption using a power adaptor Current consumption using a 12 V rechargeable battery Battery Test Slow Speed Day Fast Speed Night Fast Speed Day Slow Sp
4. terminal to reduce the fence voltage output see Reducing the fence voltage output on page 12 Red Installing the energizer as part of a solar installation The energizer may be installed with solar panels as part of a solar installation A solar installation consists of these items e The energizer e A battery or battery bank e One or more solar panels e An energizer earth system For information about the type of batteries to use for a solar installation see Battery selection for a solar installation on page 9 The required power rating of the solar panel s depends upon the local conditions For help with positioning your solar panel correctly see the supplier of your solar panel and refer to your local meteorological service For more information about solar installations refer to www tru test com Warning Do not power the energizer with mains line power if it is being installed outdoors USA Canada Refer to mportant safety instructions for Class 2 power units USA Canada only on page 17 To install the energizer as part of a solar installation 1 Select a suitable installation site See Selecting a site for the installation on page 3 For solar installations it is also important to select a site where the solar panel s will not be subject to shading from the sun at any time 2 Face the solar panel towards true north in the southern hemisphere and true south in the n
5. energizer will otherwise operate normally To activate the remote control feature turn off the energizer using a remote control handset see the remote control handset s user manual for details The energizer will stop pulsing and the last green light will flash to indicate that the energizer is in standby mode The large arrow on the LCD remains on to indicate that activation has been successful Once the energizer s remote control feature has been activated you will not need to perform the activation procedure again Note If the energizer is not successfully activated within the first 10 minutes of operation you will need to switch the energizer off and on before you can try again You can disable the remote control feature at any time For instructions see the remote control handset s user manual If you do not have a remote control handset take the energizer to an authorised service centre to have the feature disabled The remote control handset The remote control handset is three tools in one It acts as a e Remote control Switching the energizer on or off from remote locations on the electric fence system e Fault finder Assisting in the location of faults anywhere on the fence system e Voltmeter Ammeter Providing instant feedback on fence performance voltage and current For detailed instructions on using the remote control handset refer to the user manual supplied with the
6. fence used for security purposes which comprises an electric fence and a physical barrier electrically isolated from the electric fence Physical barrier A barrier not less than 1 5 m 5 high intended to prevent inadvertent contact with the pulsed conductors of the electric fence Physical barriers are typically constructed from vertical sheeting rigid vertical bars rigid mesh rods or chainwire mesh Requirements for electric animal fences jumper lead Safety considerations Definition of special terms Energizer An appliance that is intended to periodically deliver voltage impulses to a fence connected to it Fence A barrier for animals or for the purpose of security comprising one or more conductors such as metal wires rods or rails Electric fence A barrier which includes one or more electric conductors insulated from earth to which electric pulses are applied by an energizer Fence circuit All conductive parts or components within an energizer that are connected or are intended to be connected galvanically to the output terminals Earth electrode Metal structure that is driven into the ground near an energizer and connected electrically to the Fence earth terminal of the energizer and that is independent of other earthing arrangements Connecting lead An electric conductor used to connect the energizer to the electric fence or the earth electrode Electric anima
7. handset Alternatively the latest copy of user manual can be downloaded from www trutest com Warning The energizer will reactivate following a power failure even if it was switched off by a remote control handset before the power failure The fence should be regarded as live at all times regardless of the energizer switch position or the remote control status If you are working on a section of fence isolate the section with a cut out switch or disconnect the energizer from its power source Building a permanent electric fence Components of an electric fence An electric fence system comprises the following elements e An energizer e An earth system This comprises a number of metal rods inserted into the ground which are connected to the Fence earth terminal on the energizer e Insulated underground cables Electric fence wire coated in insulated plastic suitable for use underground or going through walls Used to connect the energizer to the earth and fence 11 e An insulated fence Connected to the Fence output terminal of the energizer Fences can be made to a variety of designs see below Other useful components that can be added Cut out switches Installed at regular intervals these allow you to isolate sections of the fence for repair uu Lightning diverter kit Used to y 4 minimise the damage to your energizer from lightning conducted down the fence line Typical installat
8. possible at right angles to it If connecting leads and electric animal fence wires are installed near an overhead power line the clearances shall not be less than those shown in the table below 16 Minimum clearances trom power lines for electric animal fences Power line voltage Clearance 1000 V 3m 10 21000 V to x33 000 V 4 m 13 gt 33 000 V 8 m 27 If connecting leads and electric animal fence wires are installed near an overhead power line their height above the ground shall not exceed 3 m 10 This height applies to either side of the orthogonal projection of the outermost conductors of the power line on the ground surface for a distance of e 2m 6 6 for power lines operating at a nominal voltage not exceeding 1000 V e 15m 50 for power lines operating at a nominal voltage exceeding 1000 V Electric animal fences intended for deterring birds household pet containment or training animals such as cows need only be supplied from low output energizers to obtain satisfactory and safe performance In electric animal fences intended for deterring birds from roosting on buildings no electric fence wire shall be connected to the energizer earth electrode A warning sign shall be fitted to every point where persons may gain ready access to the conductors Where an electric animal fence crosses a public pathway a non electrified gate shall be incorporated in the electric animal fence at that poin
9. use a 12V rechargeable battery and to batteries recharge it when it is half discharged For more information on checking the battery voltage see The batteries you select will depend on whether Testing the battery voltage on page 7 your installation is a solar or a battery only installation For both types of installation the Selector switch Recommended selector switch position you use most frequently position batteries will be a factor Refer to Operation on page 6 for M 450 Ah an explanation of the function of the selector 3 Switch IK SISAN d 575 Ah Battery selection for a battery only installation 370 Ah e 700 Ah As a guide the amp hour Ah rating of the 12 V rechargeable batteries required is shown below Warning 12 V rechargeable batteries must be This table is based on a 21 day operating period used between battery charging Although operating time Battery selection for a solar installation The battery and solar panels must be selected carefully to suit the energizer s electrical current consumption As well as the position of the selector switch position the battery and solar panels you choose will depend on the amount of sunshine at the location of the installation As a guide the minimum amp hour Ah rating of the 12 V rechargeable battery required is shown below This table shows the battery requirements for up to seven days of operation with little or no sunlight It takes into account the vari
10. voltage 20 50 Monitor battery voltage Recharge the battery to avoid long term damage to the battery Bad battery charge voltage 10 20 Recharge the battery immediately Energizer will automatically revert to Slow Speed and Low Output Power in order t power and energy in the bat Very bad battery charge voltage 0 preserve the remaining ery Recharge the battery immediately The energizer will not function in order to preserve the battery n extreme temperatures these guidelines may not apply The battery test results will display for 30 seconds after the selector switch is set to Battery Test a 6000i X6i and 406i energizers When the selector switch is set to Battery Test a the LCD display also displays the input supply voltage Battery symbol NER t teb v Input supply voltage When the voltage is outside the normal range below 11 8 V or above 17 V the battery symbol flashes gt During normal operation when the selector switch is set to Loss or o if the battery voltage is bad the battery symbol on the LCD display flashes Recharge the battery immediately can exceed 21 days this is likely to cause battery damage and will necessitate frequent replacement Battery selection and management of the battery For best system reliability and long term battery life the preferred battery and charging This section refers exclusively to 12 V rechargeable regime is to
11. RY LOCATIONS ONLY Frequently asked questions Troubleshooting What voltage is required to control animals 4 kV is widely accepted as an adequate voltage to control animals However you also require a well constructed fence system to ensure that animals cannot push through electrified wires The fence voltage is below 4 kV How do I increase the voltage Check the energizer Ensure that the energizer is on and set to operate at full power Disconnect the fence wire from the energizer s fence output terminal Measure the voltage across the energizer terminals using a Fault Finder Digital Voltmeter or 17 a remote control handset If the voltage is less than 6 kV the energizer may require servicing Check the energizer earthing For 6000i X6i and 406i energizers check that the earth monitor voltage on the LCD display is below 0 8 kV see Earth monitoring on page 7 For 6000 X6 and 406 energizers use the procedure described in Installing and testing an earth system on page 14 Check the fence system for faults The most common source of low voltage is faults on the fence line If the fence earth and energizer are in good condition and the voltage is still below 4 kV talk to your nearest reseller Recent extensions to your fence a poor fence layout or soil conditions may be causing inadequate voltage How do locate faults The recommended tool for locating faults is a Fault Finder or remote control handset Thes
12. USER MANUAL 6 J Unigizer CL WARNING READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS Electric fencing and your energizer 1 Parts of the energizer ssssssssseseeee 2 installation scatto tco tette etc tbt 3 Gpelation si i RR RERUM ER IRE Battery selection and management Using a remote control handset 11 Building a permanent electric fence 11 Safety considerations ssssssseesee 15 Frequently asked questions Troubleshooting 17 Identifying faults using the LCD display and the indicator lignis ec 18 SerVICIDQ s ciere tite iet 19 Product specifications sse 19 2008 Tru Test Limited All product names and brand names in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders No part of this publication may be photocopied reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Tru Test Limited Product specifications may change without prior notice For more information about the Tru Test range of quality products see www tru test com Tru Test Limited Postal address 25 Carbine Road P O Box 51078 Mt Wellington Pakuranga Auckland 1060 Manukau 2140 New Zealand New Zealand 812639 Issue 1 11 08 Electric fencing and your energizer Congratulations on the purc
13. arious energizer models 60001 X6i 406i 6 J unigizers These energizers have an LCD display an earth monitoring feature and remote control capabilities 6000 X6 406 6J unigizers Parts of the energizer Indicator lights BEES LCD display 6000i X6i and 406i only Fence Fence Fence Fence earth earth monitor half voltage full voltage terminal terminal black terminal terminal green 6000iX6iand yellow red 406i only Key to symbols on the energizer JL Fence earth terminal Connect the fence earth terminal to the energizer earth system Fence earth monitor terminal 6000i X6i and 406i only Connect the fence earth monitor terminal to a separate earth rod See arth monitoring on page 7 h Fence half voltage terminal For use in areas with poor earthing see Z po ar installation on page 12 or in areas where a limit of 5 kV fence voltage is desirable e g where fire risk is present or where there is a risk of someone touching the fence see Reducing the fence voltage output on page 12 Connect the fence half voltage terminal to the fence Fence full voltage terminal Connect the fence full voltage terminal to the fence Risk of electric shock This energizer should be opened or repaired only by qualified personnel CAUTION Read full instructions before use SSA Power input socket 12 V DC This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be
14. d gate high tension strainer Very simple to erect and most suitable as a high tension strainer excellent in areas where the soil gets very wet or where heavy frost occurs Live Direction of tension gt Live Insulators Er Live Earth Installing and testing an earth system Select a suitable site for the earth system Sites need to be e Atleast 10 m 33 from other earth systems e g telephone mains power or the earth system of another energizer e Away from stock or other traffic that could interfere with the installation e Ata site that can be easily observed for maintenance e Ideally at a site that has damp soil e g a shaded or swampy location Note that the earth does not need to be directly adjacent to he energizer installation Drive four 2 m 6 6 earth rods into the ground Use high voltage insulated cable and earth clamps to continuously connect the earth rods and the energizer s Fence earth terminal Make sure the 14 insulation is stripped back to ensure good contact between the wire and the earth rod Test the earth system using the following procedure 1 Turn off the energizer 2 Atleast 100 m 330 away from the energizer short circuit the fence by laying several steel rods or lengths of pipe against the fence In dry or sandy conditions it may be necessary to drive the rods up to 300 mm 12 into the
15. e faulty Check all battery connections first red Indicator light is flashing Check the battery voltage immediately using the battery test setting See Testing the battery voltage on page 7 The first red Indicator light is flashing The energizer has a fault If the display persists and does not return to and other indicator lights are on normal contact your service agent for advice The energizer is pulsing slowly and The battery voltage may be low and the energizer has reverted to Slow Speed and Low Output Power in order to preserve the remaining power and energy in the battery 6000i X6i and 406i energizers only The earth monitor voltage is too high Use the earth monitoring feature to The first red Indicator light is illuminated permanently monitor the earth See Farth monitoring on page 7 6000i X6i and 406i energizers only The battery voltage is bad Check the battery voltage immediately using The battery symbol on the LCD is flashing 18 he battery test setting See Testing the battery voltage on page 7 If This means that 6000i X6i and 406i energizers only During the first period 10 minutes of operation the energizer s remote The right arrow on the LCD is control feature can be activated During this period the large arrow on flashing he LCD display flashes to indicate this This occurs each time the energizer is switched on when the energizer s remote control feature has
16. e have a combined voltage and current meter which allows you to rapidly locate sources of current leakage Alternatively use a Digital Voltmeter Use cut out switches to turn off the power to different sections of the farm If the voltage on the fence increases when a section of the farm is turned off then investigate that section for possible faults There are no lights flashing on the energizer Ensure the power supply is on Check the fence system for faults see above Check the energizer see above If the energizer still does not operate it may require servicing The energizer does not respond to commands from the remote control handset See the Frequently Asked Questions Troubleshooting section in the remote control handset s user manual want to disable the energizer s remote control feature If you have a remote control handset see the remote control handset s user manual for instructions If not take the energizer to an authorised service centre to have the feature disabled Identifying faults using the LCD display and the indicator lights If This means that has a reduced output voltage The output voltage digits large digits The fence voltage is below 1000 V There is a serious fault on the fence on the LCD display flash 1 0 kV line See How do locate faults in Frequently asked questions Troubleshooting on page 17 The energizer is not pulsing and the The battery connections may b
17. e installed indoors under cover when being powered by mains line power Warning Do not use a mains line power extension lead Allow 25 mm 1 of clear space around the power adaptor To install the energizer indoors 1 Select a suitable installation site See Selecting a site for the installation on page 3 2 Mount the energizer on a wall 1 7 m 5 6 above ground level Use the template printed on the back cover of this manual if required 3 Connect the Fence earth terminal green to the energizer earth system 4 6000j X6i and 406i f earth monitoring is desired connect the Fence earth monitor terminal black to a separate earth rod For more information see arth monitoring on page 7 5 Connect the Fence full voltage terminal red or the Fence half voltage terminal yellow to the fence 6 Connect the energizer to mains line power using the mains line power adaptor provided See Using the power adaptor and battery leads on page 3 Note For information about using the Fence half voltage terminal for a bi polar fence installation 4 see Bi polar installation on page 12 For information about using the Fence half voltage terminal to reduce the fence voltage output see Reducing the fence voltage output on page 12 25 mm 1 clear spa Insulated underground fence cable Note f the energizer is being installed indoors it may be powered by a batte
18. earth Note It is not acceptable to short circuit a ence return system to the earth wire of the ence 3 Tur the energizer back on Using an electric fence voltmeter ensure that he fence voltage is below 2 kV 5 Check your earth system Insert the voltmeter s earth probe into the ground at the ull extent of the lead and clip the other lead o the last earth rod The voltmeter should not read more than 0 8 kV Anything higher han this indicates that better earthing is required Either add more earth rods or find a better ground area to drive in the earth rods o Note When earthing energizers located in dairies earth at least 20 m 65 away from the dairy using double insulated lead out wire to avoid touching the dairy building or equipment Energizer o Live o Live Temporary electric fencing A temporary fence can be quickly erected and easily moved allowing the farmer to e Make smaller paddocks fields e Keep herds of animals separated e Ration feed Note Use more wires for smaller animals and wild animals Politape should be used when greater visibility is required e g horses An example of a temporary fence is shown below Permanent fence lo Energizer Single Electric animal fence An electric fence used to contain animals within or exclude animals from a particular area Flectric security fence A
19. eed Night Half Output Power Full Output Power Maximum output voltage Maximum output energy Maximum stored energy 12 V battery or approved power adaptor 100 240 V 10W 410 mA 410 mA day 650 mA night or 530 mA 24 hour average 650 mA day 410 mA night or 530 mA 24 hour average 330 mA 650 mA 9 5 kV 6 2 J at 100 Q 9J Values are typical and normal production tolerances of 10 should be allowed for 19 130 mm 5 1 8 Actual size mo Aoo 130 mm 5 1 8 216 mm 8 1 2 OQ 0 M Cr Diagram shown at half actual size SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 20
20. ety of solar panel and regulator types that could be used in a solar installation For more detailed information refer to www tru test com Selector switch position Current required approximately Minimum battery capacity 8096 discharge M 410 mA j 410 mA day 650 mA night 530 mA 24 hour average E d 650 mA day 410 mA night 530 mA 24 hour average m 330 mA 650 mA Warning 12 V rechargeable batteries must be used Battery management Warning Batteries contain harmful chemicals and when used incorrectly may cause injury Observe the guidelines for battery care maintenance and safety in this manual and in the documentation supplied with your battery Battery charging Warning Do not attempt to recharge a non rechargeable battery When recharging a battery ensure that there is adequate ventilation to allow gases to disperse Regular recharging of the battery is essential Use a suitable safety approved battery charger and refer to the battery manufacturer s recommendations 1 Attach the positive battery charger lead to the positive terminal of the battery and the negative battery charger lead to the negative terminal on the battery 2 Connect the battery charger s input powe plug to a mains or line socket and turn on the power supply Caution Over charging the battery will reduce its life Do not exceed the recommendations of 10 110 Ah 140 Ah 140 Ah 85 A
21. h 170 Ah the battery manufacturer on recharging the battery from a mains powered line powered Source Battery care and maintenance House the battery in a suitably designed battery box if the battery is likely to be exposed to the weather When not in use store the battery fully charged and recharge at regular intervals every 8 weeks Recharge a discharged battery as soon as possible Batteries should not be left discharged Inspect the battery regularly to ensure that the electrolyte level does not fall below the surface of the battery plates Top up the battery using distilled water Do not overfill Refer to the battery manufacturer s recommendations for more information Battery safety Ensure that the battery is well ventilated when recharging Avoid temperatures greater than 50 C 120 F Ensure the battery is not exposed to naked flame or sparks Using a remote control handset 60001 X6i and 406i energizers will accept commands from a Tru Test remote control handset No configuration is required The energizer and remote control are pre programmed to communicate Note 6000 X6 and 406 energizers cannot be used with a remote control handset Activating the energizer for use with a remote control handset During the first period 10 minutes of operation the energizer s remote control feature can be activated During this period the large arrow on the LCD display flashes to indicate this The
22. hase of your energizer This product has been constructed using the latest technology and construction techniques It has been engineered to give superior performance and many years of service It is important to read these instructions carefully and thoroughly They contain important safety information and will assist you in ensuring that your electric fencing system gives maximum performance and reliability How does an electric fence work An electric fence system comprises an energizer and an insulated fence The energizer puts very short pulses of electricity onto the fence line These pulses have a high voltage but are of very short duration less than 3 10 000ths of a second However a shock from an electric fence pulse is very uncomfortable and animals quickly learn to respect electric fences An electric fence is not only a physical barrier but is also a strong psychological barrier What are the benefits of an electric fence An electric fence has many benefits over conventional fencing e Requires less labour and materials to construct e Flexibility to change or add paddocks when required The use of strip grazing techniques can allow temporary fencing to be quickly and easily erected or removed e Controls a broader range of animals e Minimises damage to expensive livestock when compared with other fencing mechanisms for example barbed wire Models covered by this manual This manual covers v
23. ied wires shall be constructed so as to ensure that these wires are positioned at a minimum distance of 150 mm 6 from the vertical plane of the non electrified wires The barbed wire and razor wire shall be earthed at regular intervals Follow our recommendations regarding earthing See nstalling and testing an earth system on page 14 A distance of at least 10 m 33 shall be maintained between the energizer earth electrode and any other earthing system connected parts such as the power supply system protective earth or the telecommunication system earth Connecting leads that are run inside buildings shall be effectively insulated from the earthed structural parts of the building This may be achieved by using insulated high voltage cable Connecting leads that are run underground shall be run in conduit of insulating material or else insulated high voltage cable shall be used Care must be taken to avoid damage to the connecting leads due to the effects of animal hooves or vehicle wheels sinking into the ground Connecting leads shall not be installed in the same conduit as the mains supply wiring communication cables or data cables Connecting leads and electric animal fence wires shall not cross above overhead power or communication lines Crossings with overhead power lines shall be avoided wherever possible If such a crossing cannot be avoided it shall be made underneath the power line and as nearly as
24. ion The animal receives a shock when it completes a circuit between the fence and the earth system The fence below has all live wires and requires conductive soils This type of fence is often referred to as an all live or earth return fence Winch m Wi gt Live lt Earthretun Alternative installation For poor conductivity soils dry or sandy a fence return or earth wire return system is recommended With this type of fence the Fence earth terminal is connected directly to at least one non electrified fence wire earth wire The animal gets maximum shock from touching a live wire and an earth wire at the same time NE asa n ES Earth Ne Earth return ty Bi polar installation In areas with poor earthing conditions a bi polar installation may be used to enhance the performance of the fence With a bi polar installation all fence wires are insulated Alternate fence wires are interconnected to form one negatively charged circuit and one positively charged circuit The energizer passes half the output voltage to the negatively charged wires and half the output voltage to the positively charged wires The animal gets a shock from touching a positive wire or a negative wire OR if touching both a positive and negative wire simultaneously it gets a stronger shock To construct a bi polar fence 1 Interconnect fence
25. isplay and the indica ss setting only required for advan eshooting and servicing After thi izer resumes normal operation In condi ions when the selector switch po changed the LCD display illuminates fo secon ds 6000 X6 and 406 energizers only The energizer resumes normal operation within 6 secon ds of being switched on output he first few or lights the firmware version and remote control ced s the poor light sition is 20 Using the selector switch Setting Description O of Battery Test Slow Speed Day Fast Speed Night Fast Speed Day Slow Speed Night Low Power Full Power The energizer is off and is not operating When the selector switch is in the Off position the energizer will not respond to commands from a remote control The battery voltage is displayed by the indicator lights all models and on the LCD 6000i X6i and 406i energizers only See 7esting the battery voltage on page 7 When this setting is used the energizer operates at slow speed 2 5 seconds between pulses The energizer operates at slow speed 2 5 seconds between pulses during the day and fast speed 1 5 seconds between pulses at night When this setting is used the energizer operates at full power This setting is for animals active during the night and is a useful way of conserving battery power when a battery is being used to power the energizer The e
26. l fences and their ancillary equipment shall be installed operated and maintained in a manner that minimises danger to persons animals or their surroundings Warning Avoid contacting electric fence wires especially with the head neck or torso Do not climb over through or under a multi wire electric fence Use a gate or a specially designed crossing point This energizer is not intended for use by young children or by infirm person Young children should be s s without supervision upervised to ensure that they do not play with the energizer Electric animal fence constr lead to the entanglement o shall be avoided uctions that are likely to animals or persons An electric animal fence shall not be supplied from two separate energizers or circuits of the same energiz For any two separate electr rom independent fence er ic animal fences each supplied from a separate energizer independently timed the distance betwee electric animal fences shall n the wires of the two be at least 2 5 m 8 If this gap is to be closed this shall be effected by means of electrically non conductive material or an isolated metal barrier 15 Barbed wire or razor wire shall not be electrified by an energizer A non electrified fence incorporating barbed wire or razor wire may be used to support one or more offset electrified wires of an electric animal fence The supporting devices for the electrif
27. m 49 65 spacing with droppers M 15 20 m 49 65 Live 300 mm 12 amp Earth E 300 mm 12 S Live 300 mm 12 Sheep goats cattle and horses 10 m 33 spacing posts only 10m 33 Live 230 mm 9 Live 200 mm 8 Live 180 mm 7 150 mm 6 150 mm 6 Live 900 mm 3 Live 15 m 49 spacing with droppers lt 15 m 49 230 mm 9 Live Live 200 mm 8 Earth Live 900 mm 3 180 mm 7 150 mm 6 Earth 150 mm 6 Wild animals 7 wire 10 m 33 spacing with droppers 10 m 33 250 mm 10 mh 890 mm 3 a m 3 3 75 mm 3 Live Live Earth Live Earth Live 65 mm 2 I End assemblies Angle stay Suitable for field gate high tension strainer After firmly setting the footed strainer in the ground dig in the stay block just below ground level at a distance to ensure the angle stay will be held snugly in position The stay can be levered into position with a spade All live system Live Live Live NS Wood post insulators i Wve Live NS block i Foot 13 Fence return System Live Live Earth Wood post insulator NE block Live Earth i Foot Horizontal stay Suitable for fiel
28. nergizer operates at fast speed 1 5 seconds between pulses during the day and slow speed 2 5 seconds between pulses at night When this setting is used the energizer operates at full power This setting is for animals active during the day and is a useful way of conserving battery power when a battery is being used to power the energizer The energizer operates at half power and fast speed 1 5 seconds between pulses The energizer operates at full power and fast speed 1 5 seconds between pulses Reading the fence voltage The Indicator lights show the voltage at the energizer s Fence full voltage terminal Each Indicator light segment represents an increment of approximately 1 kV 1000 V of output voltage For example if the first eight Indicator light segments are illuminated at each pulse the output voltage is approximately 8 kV 8000 V Red Green d AC X 0090900900 GDRDPPPDPRP vw Note f ten Indicator light segments are illuminated the output voltage may be more than 10 kV 10 000 V If you see only red lights at each pulse and no green lights your fence line is very heavily loaded and you will need to look for faults on the fence line See Frequently asked questions Troubleshooting on page 17 6000i X6i and 406i energizers only When the energizer is operating the large digits on the LCD display show the output voltage at the energizer s Fence full voltage terminal B5
29. ollow all instructions that are on the product or provided with the product Do not use an extension cord Zo eference the National Electrical Code SI NFPA 70 specifically for the installation wiring and clearances from power and ghting conductors 5 Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person s in accordance with all applicable codes and standards including fire rated construction 6 Do not install or use within 3 m 10 of a pool 7 Donotusein a bathroom 8 WARNING Risk of Electric Shock When used outdoors install only to a covered Class A or GFCI protected receptacle that is weatherproof with the power adaptor connected to the receptacle If one is not provided contact a qualified electrician for proper installation Ensure that the power adaptor and cord do not interfere with completely closing the receptacle cover VW LX kh 9 WARNING Risk of Fire Installation involves special wiring methods to run wiring through a building structure Consult a qualified electrician 10 WARNING Risk of Electric Shock Mount the unit at a height greater than 30 cm 1 from the ground surface 11 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for power adaptors Important safety instructions for power adaptors other countries DANGER RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK NS INDOOR D
30. onnection to mains line power and a set of battery leads for connection to a battery Before connecting a power adaptor or battery leads ensure the energizer s selector switch is set to Off O To use the power adaptor 1 Connect the power adaptor to the Power input socket on the rear of the energizer 2 Connect the power adaptor to a suitable mains line power socket ensuring there is 25 mm 1 of dear space around the power adaptor To remove the power adaptor 1 Disconnect the power adaptor from the mains line power 2 Pull on the white connector to remove the power adaptor plug from the Power input socket on the rear of the energizer To use the battery leads 1 Insert the battery lead into the Power input Socket on the rear of the energizer Connect the energizer to the battery using the battery leads supplied Attach the red clip to the positive 4 terminal of the battery and the black clip to its negative terminal Note If the energizer is to be used as part of a permanent outdoor installation such as a solar installation the battery lead clips should be replaced by permanent battery connectors To remove the battery leads 1 Remove the clips from the battery terminals 2 Hold the battery lead by the rubber sleeve at the end of the wire Pull firmly to remove the connector from the Power input socket on the rear of the energizer Installing the energizer indoors The energizer must b
31. orthern hemisphere 3 Tilt the panel so that it faces directly on to the mid winter midday sun If necessary to increase efficiency adjust the tilt angle at different times of the year 4 When the solar panel is positioned correctly attach the energizer to the rear of the panel Alternatively mount the energizer on a fence post Use the template printed on the back cover of this manual if required 5 Connect the Fence earth terminal green to the energizer earth system 6 6000 X6i and 406i f earth monitoring is desired connect the Fence earth monitor terminal black to a separate earth rod For more information see Farth monitoring on page 7 7 Connect the Fence full voltage terminal red or the Fence half voltage terminal yellow to the fence Connect the battery to the solar panel Connect the energizer to the battery using the battery leads provided but replace the battery lead clips with permanent battery connectors See Using the power adaptor and battery leads on page 3 e 5 C e e Solar pane Qoo Energizer Insulated nderground ence cable Operation Selec powe 6000i When secon show addre troub energ the appropriate pulse speed and r level using the selector switch X6i and 406i energizers only the energizer is switched on for ds the LCD d
32. ry instead of mains line power if required Warning f using a battery to power an energizer that is installed indoors ensure that there is adequate ventilation to allow battery gases to disperse Installing the energizer outdoors The energizer may be installed outdoors powered by a battery Warning USA Canada Refer to mportant safety instructions for Class 2 power units USA Canada only on page 17 All other countries Do not power the energizer with mains line power if it is being installed outdoors To install the energizer outdoors 1 Select a suitable installation site See Selecting a site for the installation on page 3 2 Mount the energizer on a post Use the template printed on the back cover of this manual if required 3 Connect the Fence earth terminal green to the energizer earth system 4 6000 X6i and 406i f earth monitoring is desired connect the Fence earth monitor terminal black to a separate earth rod For more information see arth monitoring on page 7 5 Connect the Fence full voltage terminal red or the Fence half voltage terminal yellow to the fence 6 Connect the energizer to the battery using the battery leads provided See Using the power adaptor and battery leads on page 3 9 Note For information about using the Fence half voltage terminal for a bi polar fence installation see Bi polar installation on page 12 For information about using the Fence half voltage
33. se lightning striking your fence will be conducted to all other devices Use only the mains line power adaptor or battery leads supplied with this energizer or a genuine replacement part Note This product has been designed for use with electric animal fences Keep these instructions in a handy location Installation Read all of the safety instructions in this manual and any relevant government regional and local safety standards before installing the energizer Selecting a site for the installation e preferably in the middle of the electric fence System e dose to a mains line power outlet if using a mains line supply to power the energizer e atleast 1 m 3 away from and not directly above the battery if using a battery to power the energizer If your installation is outdoors also make sure that it is e on firm ground away from flooding e inside a protective fence if required Using the power adaptor and battery leads Follow these guidelines when selecting a site for your installation Select a site where e a good earth can be obtained e the energizer earth system will be at least 10 m 337 from other earth systems e g telephone mains power or the earth system of another energizer e children and animals cannot interfere with the installation Make sure the energizer is installed e adjacent to the electric fence The energizer is supplied with a power adaptor for c
34. t or a crossing by means of stiles shall be rovided At any such crossing the adjacent ectrified wires shall carry warning signs O ny part of an electric animal fence that is installed ong a public road or pathway shall be identified frequent intervals by warning signs securely fastened to the fence posts or firmly clamped to the fence wires op o CD e The size of the warning sign shall be at least 100x200 mm 4x8 e The background colour of both sides of the warning sign shall be yellow The inscription on the sign shall be black and shall be either or the substance of CAUTION Electric animal fence e The inscription shall be indelible inscribed on both sides of the warning sign and have a height of at least 25 mm 1 Ensure that all mains operated ancillary equipment connected to the electric animal fence circuit provides a degree of isolation between the fence Circuit and the supply mains equivalent to that provided by the energizer Protection from the weather shall be provided for the ancillary equipment unless this equipment is certified by the manufacturer as being suitable for use outdoors and is of a type with a minimum degree of protection IPX4 Important safety instructions for Class 2 power units USA Canada only When using electrical products basic precautions should always be practiced including the following 1 READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY NSTRUCTIONS 2 Read and f
35. wires so that there are two different circuits as shown in the diagram 2 Connect the Fence half voltage terminal yellow to the earth system using insulated cable 3 Connect the Fence earth terminal green to the negative wires 4 Connect the Fence full voltage terminal red to the positive wires Note The earth monitoring feature cannot be used with a bi polar installation Reducing the fence voltage output In some areas it may desirable to have a reduced fence voltage output for example where there is a risk of fire or where there is a chance that people might come into contact with the electric fence e g around a house or next to a public roadway To reduce the fence voltage use the Fence half voltage terminal yellow instead of the Fence full voltage terminal to connect the energizer to the fence See the nstallation section on page 3 When the Fence half voltage terminal yellow is used the fence voltage will not exceed 5 kV however the output power remains the same Fence designs Fences can be constructed to suit the type of livestock and materials available Discuss with your reseller which design best suits your needs Some suggested fence configurations are below Cattle and horses 10 15 m 33 49 spacing posts only 10m 33 Live 450 mm 18 Live 900 mm 3 450 mm 18 15 20
36. y be beneficial Either add more earth rods or find a better location for the energizer earth system The small digits on the LCD display show the voltage going to the earth system when the selector switch is set to a f or J The earth voltage should remain below 0 8 kV at all times If the earth monitor voltage numbers flash 3 0 kV this indicates the earth voltage is above 3 0 kV See Installing and testing an earth system on page 14 for information about installing an earth system effectively n 5 Earth monitor voltage ip Testing the battery voltage The energizer s Battery Test setting can be used to monitor the battery voltage When the selector switch is set to Battery Test i the Indicator lights show the input supply voltage This can be useful in order to monitor the battery charge level Note Nhen the selector switch is set to Battery Test P the energizer pulses at slow speed 2 5 seconds between pulses and the fence is live Lights Input supply voltage Battery only installation 9 Above 17 0 V 0000000099 000000090 or 000009 oeee8 2 00 0 Notes 2 6 V 17 0 V 2 3 12 6 V 2 0 12 3 V 1 7 12 0 V 11 2 11 7 V Below 11 2 V Abnormal conditions check battery and connections Full battery charge voltage 80 100 No action required Medium battery charge voltage 50 80 No action required Low battery charge
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