Gallagher MB1800i Notice D'installation page 19

Gallagher 3E4347 MB1800i MB2800i Energizer User Manual
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HANDY HINT
A card is included with your energizer to allow you to record fence voltage and
current. Do this when your fence is opera ng well and store the card by the
energizer. This will greatly assist with fault fi nding.
Earth System Voltage and Alarm
View the earth system performance by pressing the naviga on bu ons (< or >) while
the energizer is opera ng un l the zone indica on arrow (
earth zone (
installed. If there is no reference earth it will display 0.0KV. If the earth voltage rises
above the earth alarm level (default 0.5KV) the status LED will fl ash red, the earth
zone indicator will be highlighted and the internal buzzer will sound on the energizer.
The buzzer can be muted by pressing any key on the controller.
See Adjus ng / Turning Off Alarms (p.15) to adjust or turn off the earth system alarm.
HANDY HINT
Tes ng the earth system
a) Turn the energizer off . At least 40m (130 ) along the fence line drive a steel
stake into damp soil and connect it to the fence wire.
b) Turn the energizer on and wait 30 seconds. Check the earth system voltage
using the naviga on keys. The earth voltage should be 0.2 – 0.3KV or less. If
it is higher add earth stakes un l 0.2-0.3KV is achieved. In dry condi ons or
areas with low mineral content soil an earth return system may be required as
described in the Gallagher Power Fence™ Manual or visit www.gallagher.com.
Descrip on
Normal ac ve zone
Flashing zone.
Current alarm
Reverse icon.
Voltage alarm
Flashing reverse
icon. Current and
Voltage Alarm
). The earth voltage will be displayed if a reference earth stake is
Solu on
Record zone current and voltage as a reference
Current is too high. Reduce the loading on your
fence by fi xing faults or increase the current
alarm level.
Voltage is too low and may not be an eff ec ve
deterrent. Immediately fi nd the fault on the
fence.
The voltage is too low and may not be an
eff ec ve deterrent. The current is above the
alarm limit represen ng more power loss.
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