Frequently Asked Questions / Troubleshooting - patura MaxiBox P 250 Manuel D'utilisation

Frequently Asked Questions / Troubleshooting

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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 is operating at full energy.
Disconnect the fence wire from the energizer's fence output terminal. Measure the
voltage across the energizer terminals using a Fault Finder or a Digital Voltmeter. If the
voltage is less than 6 kV, the energizer may require servicing.
Check the fence system for faults. The most common source of low voltage is faults on the
fence line or an underperforming earth system.
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 I locate faults?
The recommended tool for locating faults is a Fault Finder. This has 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 battery is connected and the Selector switch is not set to off. Check the fence
system for faults (see above). Check the energizer (see above). If the energizer still does not
operate, it may require servicing.
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