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Battery charging
The solar panel can fully charge a flat battery in two
weeks, provided the energiser is switched off and there
is adequate sunlight. The battery can also be charged for
12 – 24 hours with a current not exceeding 0.5 A using a
suitable 6 V battery charger.
When fully charged, the battery should be able to power
the energiser up to 2 weeks with no sunlight.
Warning! The battery must be disconnected and removed
from the energiser before connecting it to a battery
charger.
Energiser maintenance
Clean the solar panel regularly with a soft cloth using
glass cleaner or a mild solution of detergent and water.
This will ensure the solar panel functions efficiently.
When transporting the energiser, protect the solar panel
to prevent the glass surface from being smashed.
Energiser storage
If the energiser is stored for an extended period, the
battery may discharge.
The energiser should be turned off and should be
stored in a sunny position in order for the solar panel
to keep the battery fully loaded.
If the energiser cannot be stored in a sunny position,
the battery should be disconnected. At frequent inter-
vals the battery should be recharged using a suitable
6 V battery charger.
Building an Electric Fence
Components of an electric fence
An electric fence system comprises the following elements:
• An energiser.
• An earth system. This comprises a number of metal
stakes inserted into the ground, which are connected to
the earth terminal on the energiser.
• An insulated fence. Connected to the fence output termi-
nal of the energiser. Fences can be made to a variety of
designs (see below).
Note:
The animal receives a shock when it completes
a circuit between the fence and the earth system. The
fence has all live wires and requires conductive soils.
Energiser
Energiser
Earth
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Earth return
Fence designs
Fences can be constructed to suit the type of livestock
and materials available. Discuss with your PATURA
distributor which design best suits your needs.
Permanent electric fencing
PATURA offers a range of products that allow the
farmer to construct permanent electric fences.
A professional permanent electric fence allows the
farmer to:
• Fence in big areas (fields).
• Gain ideal conductivity for long fences.
• Have maintenance-free fences for years.
