Frequently Asked Questions/Troubleshooting - patura P 20 Notice D'emploi

Frequently Asked Questions/Troubleshooting

What voltage is required to control animals?
4 kV is widely accepted as the recommended minimum 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 energiser. Ensure that the energiser is not set on half power. Disconnect the e nergiser
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 46.
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 voltage
and current meter allows you to rapidly locate sources of current leakage. Alternatively, use a
PATURA DVM or fence tester. Use cut-out 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.
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