Patriot PS15 Instruction Manual Download Page 3

 

Electric fencing and your Patriot electric 
fence controller 

Congratulations on your purchase of a Patriot solar powered 
electric fence controller. This product has been constructed 

using the latest technology and construction techniques. It has 
been engineered to give superior performance and many years 
of service. 
It is important to read these instructions carefully and 
thoroughly. They contain important safety information and 

will assist you in ensuring that your electric fencing system 
gives maximum performance and reliability. 

 

Warning!  

- Do not connect to mains-operated or line-operated 

equipment. 
- Remove the battery from the electric fence controller before 

using an external battery charger to recharge the battery. 
- Switch the electric fence contoller off before installation or 

performing any work on the fence. 

 

Note:

 This product has been designed for use with electric 

animal fences. 

Parts of the electric fence controller 

 

 

Fence ground terminal   

Fence output terminal   

Pulse indicator light 

On/Off switch   

Post mounting slot 

Solar panel 

Battery 

Battery compartment 

Latches 

 

Explanation of symbols that may be on your electric 
fence controller 

 

Indicates that, to reduce the risk of electric shock, the 

electric fence controller should be opened or repaired 
only by qualified Patriot-appointed personnel. 

  Read full instructions before use. 

 

How does an electric fence work? 

An electric fence system comprises an electric fence controller 
and an insulated fence. The electric fence controller puts very 
short pulses of electricity onto the fence line. These pulses 

have a high voltage, but are of very short duration (less than 
3/10,000ths of a second). However, a shock from an electric 
fence pulse is very uncomfortable and animals quickly learn to 

respect electric fences.  An electric fence is not only a physical 
barrier, but is also a strong psychological barrier. 

 

What are the benefits of an electric fence? 

An electric fence has many benefits over conventional fencing: 

• 

Requires less labour and material to construct than 

conventional fencing. 

• 

Flexibility to change or add paddocks when required.  The 
use of strip grazing techniques can allow temporary 

fencing to be quickly and easily erected or removed. 

• 

Controls a broader range of animals. 

• 

Minimises damage to expensive livestock when compared 
with other fencing mechanisms, for example barbed wire. 

Installation 

To set up the electric fence controller for use, install the 

battery and connect the electric fence controller to an electric 
fence and a grounding system. 

 

Installing the battery 

Place the electric fence controller on a flat surface. Open 

the battery compartment by pressing the latches firmly 

(see diagram below). 

Insert the battery. 

Connect the positive (red) lead to the positive (+) 

terminal on the battery. 

Connect the negative (black) lead to the negative (–) 
terminal on the battery. 

Close the battery compartment. 

 

Positioning the electric fence controller 

Position the electric fence controller: 

• 

adjacent to the electric fence 

• 

preferably in the middle of the electric fence 

Summary of Contents for PS15

Page 1: ...F L E X I B IL I T Y D E S I G N VA L U E F L E X I B IL I T Y D E S I G N VA L U E SOLAR POWERED ELECTRIC FENCE CONTROLLER PS15 INSTRUC TION MANUAL W A R NI N G R E A D A L L I N S T R UC T I O NS...

Page 2: ...rademarks of Tru Test Corporation Limited No part of this publication may be photocopied reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photoc...

Page 3: ...es an electric fence controller and an insulated fence The electric fence controller puts very short pulses of electricity onto the fence line These pulses have a high voltage but are of very short du...

Page 4: ...lse every 1 seconds Low A pulse every 3 seconds Note If the pulse indicator light flashes quickly several times and then there is a pause there may be a problem with the electric fence controller Retu...

Page 5: ...person may come into contact with the electric fence without the protection of a physical barrier Requirements for electric animal fences Electric animal fences and their ancillary equipment shall be...

Page 6: ...o the electric fence controller ground electrode A warning sign shall be fitted to every point where persons may gain ready access to the conductors Where an electric animal fence crosses a public pat...

Page 7: ...gth 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 electric fence controller The pulse speed is irregular...

Page 8: ...S AV E T H E S E I N S T R UC T I O NS w w w p a t r i ot g l o b a l c o m...

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