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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 energiser. Ensure that the energiser is not set on half power. Disconnect the
energiser from the fence and earth system. Measure the voltage across the energiser terminals
with a PATURA Fence Compass, DVM or Fence Tester. If the voltage is less than 6 kV, request
your PATURA service agent to check the energiser.
Check the energiser earthing. Use the procedure described in "Installing and testing an earth
system" on page 42.
Check your fence system for faults. The most common source of low voltage is faults on the
fence line.
If the fence, earth and energiser are in good condition and the voltage is still below 4 kV, talk
to your PATURA distributor. They will help you identify whether 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 the PATURA Fence Compass. This combined volt­
age and current meter allows you to rapidly locate sources of current leakage. Alternatively,
use a PATURA DVM or Fence Tester. Use cut­out switches to turn off the power to different
sections of the electric fence. If the voltage on the fence increases when a section of the electric
fence is turned off, then investigate that section for possible faults.
There are no lights flashing on the energiser.
Check the power supply. Ensure that the power is switched on. If the energiser still does not
operate, request your PATURA service agent to check the energiser.
Troubleshooting
Problem
The pulse indicator light is
flashing, but the electric shock
delivered by the fence is weak.
Action
Check that all connections in the fence and earth system are
firm and secure. If necessary, clean away any corrosion.
Check that the earth stake is pushed firmly into firm ground.
Check for faults in the fence­line caused by trees or vegeta­
tion. If necessary, remove obstructions and repair the fence.
Check that the energiser is adequate for the length of the
fence. If necessary, reduce the length of the fence or reduce
the number of fence wires. Alternatively, divide the fence­
line into smaller zones, with each zone powered by a
separate energiser.
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