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TYPE:
M 115 - D (220~ V) Made for most difficult fencing (extreme
leakage and extended distances). Built-in Pulse Amplifier, which
ensures an extra long pulse - an advantage when fencing in sheep, and
under dry conditions. Two outputs medium and high, which may be used simultaneously on different fences. Indicator light (2000 volts) for medium output. For high output DIGITAL display showing the fence line voltage in kilovolts. Pilot light for mains supply.
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TYPE:
M 15 (220~V) Especially constructed for fencing in dairy
cattle and horses.
Also well suited for electrifying Silage Barriers. An indicator light (one LED) shows if the output voltage is over or below 2000 volts.
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TYPE: Mobil P1. An effective battery fencer for small fences. Suitable for strip grazing. Designed for connection to 8,4 volts/130 Ah air-oxygen battery, which lasts approx. 6 months. The pulse energy is constant during the lifetime of the battery. Connection to 12 volts wet cell battery also possible. Furthermore an ELEPHANT Solar System, 6 volts/2,1 watts might be connected. Two effective indicator lights (LEDs) show at any time the condition of battery and fence line.
*) In some countries, among others GB and Ireland, a modified
type, ELEPHANT Mobile P1-E, is also available.
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TYPE:
Accu A 25 (12 V DC) A powerful fencer designed for connection to
any 12 volts Wet Cell Battery, but the size recommended is a 12 volts /
90 Ah HOBBY/MARINE Battery or larger 12 volt batteries. Built-in pulse amplifier - ensures an extra long pulse. The fencer is used extensively for cattle and sheep enclosures. Grass coming into contact with the fence wire will be burnt off. Two outputs. Between charges the battery will operate the fencer for two or four weeks depending on the chosen output level (using 90 Ah rated battery). An indicator light (one LED) shows if the output voltage is over or below 2000 volts. For a continuous operation (April - September incl.) a Solar Module, 12 volts / 20 watts is available.
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The fence energizer puts a high voltage pulse of electric energy on the fence wire at 1 to 2 second intervals. In ideal conditions the energizer, the electric fence and the ground wire, form an incomplete circuit. When an animal comes into contact with the fence while standing on the ground, the electric circuit is completed. Electrons immediately flow through the animals body from fence wire to ground. This is experienced as a shock. The shock will only be respected and repel the animal if the voltage and energy in the pulse are at adequate levels. Voltage and energy levels in the pulse are determined by the capability of the fence energizer, the condition of your fence and the quality of the ground system. Generally, a minimum of 2,000 Volts must be maintained on the fence line to repel most animals. Many animals require several shock experiences before they are fully conditioned with the lasting respect for the fence.
Take care of the following details and you will prevent many hours of extra work.
1. Use the correct size energizer. It is best to select an energizer that will adequately power the most difficult fence conditions. This generally occurs during the peak growing season. Refer to the Power Wizard Energizer Selection Guide for proper energizer selection.
2. Carefully install a complete ground system. Most electric fence failures are caused by an improper ground system.
3. Take time to properly connect lead out wire, ground wire and fence line splices. This is the second most common cause of electric fence failure. Use clamps, split bolts and taps for securing wire connections. Make sure all connection surfaces are of bare shiny metal.
4. Use adequately insulated hook up wire (rated for at least 20,000V) where the hotwire must travel underground. Never use standard household insulated wire, which is typically rated for only 600 volts or less.
5. Maintain proper distances from buried and above ground; utility company ground rods, water pipes, metal siding, telephone wire and stock watering tanks.
6. Use an Electric Fence Volt Meter to periodically check the condition of your fence and to trouble shoot connections and ground conditions.
7. Finally, it is very important that an animals first experiance with an electric fence shock is one of respect. Some animals require more than one shock experience for lasting respect of the fence line. Always train the animal to the fence prior to unsupervised entry into pastures by insuring that the animals first approach to the fence is slow, without stress and that an effective repelling shock is experienced.
Installing the Ground System
The "Ground System" is a series of highly conductive rods driven into the soil and then connected by wire to the ground terminal of your fence energizer. The ground system collects electrons from the soil to complete the circuit needed for delivery on effective shock. An improperly installed ground system will limit or prevent the fence line from delivering an effective shock.
1. Locate an area of soil for placing ground rods that contains good conductive earth (not sandy or rocky). Soil that is moist throughout the year is best. The ground system should be located within 75 feet of your fence energizer and at least 25 feet from buildings.
2. Locate Ground System a minimum of 75 feet away from:
a. Utility Company (Electric, Gas, Water) Ground System.
b. Underground Water Pipe
c. Metal Water Tanks
d. Metal Siding on Building
3. Drive Three 6 foot by 1/2" galvanized ground rods 10 feet apart in a straight line or a triangle pattern in the selected ground area. Leave 6 inches above the ground for securing ground clamps. Mark the area as a hazard.
4. Connect the ground rods, in series, with one piece of continuous 10 to 14 gauge galvanized wire. The ground hook-up wire should be equal to or larger than the diameter of the fence line wire.
IMPORTANT: Avoid, SANDY, DRY or CKY soil.
Installing the Fence Energizer
1. Locate the energizer within 75 feet of your ground system. Use only polarized extension cords. Mount the Fence Energizer:
a. At eye level and Out of the reach of small children and livestock.
b. Protected from weather and moisture.
c. Away from all flamable materials & gasses in a well ventilated area.
2. Before connecting the "Fence" and "Ground" energizer terminals, plug in or "power on" the Energizer and check the output voltage at the terminals with an Electric Fence Volt Meter (Use only voltmeters designed for this purpose). Record the voltage as a benchmark for future reference. You should see the indicator light flashing and hear a "click" at 1 to 2 second intervals.
3. UN-PLUG OR TURN OFF THE FENCE ENERGIZER and then connect the "GROUND" terminal to a 10 to 14 gauge insulated lead out wire (rated at 20,000V). The lead out wire is also known as a "hook up" or "underground fence wire". Connect the opposite end of the wire to the closest ground rod using a ground clamp and shiny bare metal contact surfaces. Then, connect the "FENCE" terminal to a 10 to 14 gauge insulated lead out wire (rated at 20,000V) and connect the opposite end to a fence "Cut-Out" switch located on the first fence post.
4. Plug-In the fence energizer and measure the voltage at the "Cut-Out" switch before and after activating the fence. Record these voltage measurements for future use as a reference when checking the fence connection.
Verify that your Ground System is Working
The quality of the ground system is vital to maximizing the performance of your fence energizer. During dry seasons or during seasons when there is excessive growth or vegetation on the fence line, it may be necessary to upgrade your ground system with extra ground rods.
To Test the quality of your ground system: function:
1. Un-plug your fence energizer.
2. Place the fence under heavy load by "shorting" the fence as follows. At a location on the fence at least 100 yards from the energizer, lean 3 or 4 steel stakes or T-Posts against the "hot" wire of the fence. Alternatively you may push several pieces of fence wire into the earth and wrap the opposite ends around the hot wire.
3. Plug in the energizer and check the fence line voltage with a Digital Volt Meter. You want to see that the voltage has dropped below 2,000V due to shorting the fence. Continue to short the fence by leaning steel posts or by making wire connections to ground at 100 yards distance or more from energizer until the fence line voltage drops below 2,000V.
4. You are now ready to test the energizer ground system. Connect one lead of the digital volt meter to a 12 inch metal stake driven into the ground 3 feet away from the last fence energizer ground rod. Connect the second lead to the ground rod furthest from the energizer. The voltage reading should ideally be Zero or no more than 200V. If you do not have a Digital Volt Meter, you may test by putting one hand on the ground (dirt) and one hand on the last ground rod (See Diagram, points A and B). Warning, this may be uncomfortable. You may want to start by placing one hand on the ground(Point A) and then with a blade of grass in the other hand, touch the end of blade of grass to the ground rod. If you feel any tingling, the voltage is over 200V. If the voltage is under 200V you will not feel a significant shock.
5. If the Digital Volt Meter reading is under 200V, your ground system is adequate and you will get near maximum performance from your electric fence energizer.
6. If the reading is above 200V then your ground system needs improvement. You must:
a. Add more ground rods connected in series 3 feet apart. and/or
b. Move your ground system to moist soil until the ground system voltage is below 200V.
7. Check your ground system condition with a Volt Meter once during the driest period and once during the wet season each year to insure adequate grounding of your electric fence.
1. WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT ENERGIZER SIMULTANEOUSLY TO A FENCE AND TO ANY OTHER DEVICE SUCH AS A CATTLE TRAINER OR A POULTRY TRAINER. OTHERWISE, LIGHTNING STRIKING YOUR FENCE WILL BE CONDUCTED TO ALL OTHER DEVICES.
2. CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. Do not install where small children, the elderly or unhealthy persons may come in contact with the live portions of electric fencing. Use Electric Fence Warning Signs wherever humans may come in contact with the fence.
3. NEVER electrify barbed wire or loose fencing materials that risk entanglement of a human or animal. Exposure to continuous or multiple shocks is very dangerous.
4. STAY AWAY from the fence energizer and from the fence line just before and during lightning storms. In lightning prone areas, disconnect the energizer from the fence and from the power supply in advance of storms to prevent damage to the energizer.
5. FOLLOW all National, State and Local regulations that may apply to installation of electric fence in your area.
6. REFER TO AUTHORIZED REPAIR CENTER FOR SERVICE. There are no user serviceable parts. Never alter the design of the energizer. Doing so is hazardous and will void the warranty.
7. ALWAYS unplug the energizer before handling any part of the energizer.
8. NEVER put more than one energizer on a fence. Doing so is dangerous because it may reduce time off between pulses, may damage the energizer and will invalidate the warranty.
9. DO NOT run fence wire above ground near high voltage power lines. If too close, the electric fence may pick up dangerous levels of power from high voltage lines. Never cross under a high voltage line with electric fence.
10. ALWAYS maintain an adequate ground system securely attached to the energizer.
11. DO NOT alter the polarity of the energizer plug on 110V operated energizers. For Battery Operated Fence Energizers, connect the Red Battery Clamp to the positive battery terminal and the Black Battery Clamp to the negative battery terminal only.
12. NEVER charge a battery that is connected to a fence energizer. Always disconnect the battery from the energizer first.
13. WARNING! Electric fences are very effective psychological barriers when properly installed and when animals are trained to the fence. Electric fences are NOT complete physical barriers. Erratic animal behavior cannot be predicted and occasional fence penetration can occur. Therefore, Power Wizard assumes no liability for animal containment, injury or the consequences for the misuse of the equipment.
14. WARNING! Never touch the live fence with the head or mouth.
15. DANGER, SERVICE DOUBLE INSULATED APPLIANCES WITH IDENTICAL PARTS ONLY. Double insulated energizers include two systems for insulation instead of grounding.
16. WARNING! Sparks may occur in electric fence systems. Therefore, during periods of high fire risk, electric fence energizers should be turned off.
Use a Deep Cycle Rechargeable Battery rated at 60 Amp Hour or greater. Marine batteries are recommended.
1. Avoid placing battery directly under energizer so that corrosive gases will not damage the energizer. Locate the battery in a cool and dry area for best performance.
2. Place the battery away from sparks and in a well-ventilated area for safety.
3. Check battery voltage and energizer performance regularly to ensure continuous operation.
1. Remove all labels from front of solar panel and clean panel with a damp cloth.
2. Install the fuse in external fuse holder on bottom right panel of energizer. IMPORTANT: Energizer will not operate from the internal battery and internal battery will not charge unless this fuse is in place.
3. Make sure that the lead wire running from the solar panel is connected at the lower right corner of fence energizer.
4. Put toggle switch in the "CHARGE" position.
5. IMPORTANT: BEFORE INSTALLING ENERGIZER ON THE FENCE LINE, mount energizer upright in a location outdoors that will receive the maximum available direct sunlight for a minimum of 4 days. Face the energizer due South, into the sunlight. Energizer should be in a location where trees, vegetation, buildings and roof overhangs will not block sunlight from the panel.
a. A fully charged battery will operate the energizer for up to 18 days in darkness before the energizer will stop. At this point the battery is almost completely discharged.
b. A fully discharged battery will require 20-25 hours of recharging with the solar panel in strong sunlight before operating the energizer. On average, 6-8 days of charging in sunlight will restore a fully discharged battery. Recharge battery with the toggle switch in the "CHARGE" position.
6. Upon completion of battery charging, the energizer is ready to be installed on the fence. Locate energizer so that solar panel is facing due South into the sun at its highest point at 12:00 noon. Select a location where solar panel will never be shaded from the sun. Locate the energizer out of reach of animals and children. Secure the energizer so that solar panel will not move away from the sun.
7. Connect Fence and Ground wire to labeled terminals and move toggle switch to "ON" position. Red light will flash when energizer is operating.
• Check the energizer regularly to insure operation is normal.
• Clean the surface of solar panel regularly. Use a soft damp cloth. Do not use abrasive materials that could scratch the panel.
• Set the toggle switch in the "OFF" position when not using the energizer for more than 5 days. This prevents overcharging of the battery.
• DO NOT use any means for charging the internal battery except for the solar panel or a constant potential current limited 12VDC battery charger rated at 500 milliamps maximum.
• When storing the energizer, place the energizer in strong direct sunlight for 2 days every 3 months with the switch in the "CHARGE" position. Put switch back into the "OFF" position for storage.
Peak voltage:
The maximum output voltage
Pulse energy:
The energy (joules = wattsec.) which is effectively available on the
fence line.
Charge energy:
A theoretical dimension, measured inside the fence controller.
Theoretical fence length:
The length of fence wire (in kms) which causes the output voltage to
drop to 1500 volts. But any kind of leakage, such as moisture,
vegetation, defective insulators etc. is not accounted for.
Safety.
All ELEPHANT Electric Fence Controllers conform to the safety
regulations of international standards, EN61011/EN60335-2-76.
Consumption.
Mains operated fencers are very cheap to run - from about 1 watt for
ELEPHANT Mini M1 to about 15 watts for ELEPHANT M115/M115-D. For the
Battery Fencers the circumstances are mentoined elsewhere in the text.
Mounting.
To utilize an electric fencing system, it is a condition that the Earth
Connection is absolutely perfect. The earth peg(s) should be made from
galvanized steel. The connection to it, and to the fencing, should be a
piece of fence wire or fence/undergate cable. Notice: The earth
connection must never give a shock. If anything is felt, more pegs are
required.
Fence Wire.
For permanent fencing ordinary galvanized fence wire should normally be
used. The electric resistance is small and insignificant - even on
extended distances. But wire connections should always be carefully
made. Poly-wire and tape, which are easier to mount, are not so robust,
and here it is absolutely necessary that the resistance should be the
smallest possible.
Choosing the fencer.
When combining the diagram underneath with diagrams for each fencer
this should give an idea of the controller required.
| Dairy cattle |
Heifers | Horses | Sheep | Beef cattle |
Pigs | Dogs | |
| M115-D | X1 | X1 | X1 | X1 | X3 | ||
| M115 | X1 | X1 | X1 | X1 | X3 | ||
| M65 | X1 | X | X1 | X | X | X3 | |
| M40 | X | X | X | X | X | ||
| M15 | X | X | X | ||||
| M2 | X2 |
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| M1 | X2 | X2 | X | ||||
| A25 | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| P1 | X | X | X | ||||
| P3 | X | X | X |
1) Under circumstances with risk of a drought.
2) For indoor use (cowsheds/pigsties).
3) Outdoor
In the case of risk of very dry conditions, it is advisible to choose a
fencer with a built-in Pulse Amplifier i.e. the types A25, M65, M115
and M115-D.
These fencers have a built-in electronic device, which provides that
the pulse energy during dry conditions will be utilized in the best
possible way. This results in a longer lasting pulse with a higher
energy than normally. Very necessary when fencing in longhaired animals
like sheep and beef cattle. The diagram underneath shows in principle
the difference between fencers with and without pulse amplifier.
