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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 energizer.
Ensure that the energizer is not set to operate at half power. Disconnect the energizer from the fence and earth
system. Measure the voltage across the energizer terminals with a Speedrite Fault Finder, DVM or Lite Tester. If the voltage is less than
6 kV, request your Speedrite service agent to check the energizer.
Check the energizer earthing.
Use the procedure described in
Installing and testing an earth system
on page 8.
Check your fence system for faults.
The most common source of low voltage is faults on the fence line.
If the fence, earth and energizer are in good condition and the voltage is still below 4 kV, talk to your Speedrite 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 Speedrite Fault Finder. This combined voltage and current meter allows you to rapidly
locate sources of current leakage. Alternatively, use a Speedrite DVM or Lite Tester. Use cut-out switches to turn off the power to different
sections of the farm. If the voltage on the fence increases when a section of the farm is turned off, then investigate that section for possible
faults.
There are no lights flashing on the energizer.
Check the power supply. Ensure that the power is switched on. If the energizer still does not operate, request your Speedrite service agent
to check the energizer.
Servicing
This energizer contains no user serviceable parts. It must be returned to a Speedrite-appointed service agent for repair. If the supply cord
is damaged it must only be replaced by a Speedrite-appointed service agent, as a special cord is required.
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