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 animal fence
– An electric fence used to contain animals within or exclude
animals from a particular area.
Requirements for electric animal fences
In accordance with Annex BB Section BB.1 of IEC 60335-2-76
Electric animal fences and their ancillary equipment shall be installed, operated and
maintained in a manner that minimises danger to persons, animals or their
surroundings.
Electric animal fence constructions that are likely to lead to the entanglement of
animals or persons shall be avoided.
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