Installing the energizer outdoors
The energizer may be installed outdoors, powered by a battery.
Warning!
USA/Canada - Refer to
Class 2 power units (USA/Canada only)
countries - Do not power the energizer with mains/line power if it is
being installed outdoors.
To install the energizer outdoors:
1
Select a suitable installation site. See
installation
on page 3.
2
Mount the energizer on a post. Use the template printed on the
back cover of this manual, if required.
3
Connect the Fence earth terminal (green) to the energizer earth
system.
12000i, X12i, 412i, 6000i, 6000i-EU, X6i, X6i-EU, 406i and
4
406i-EU energizers only:
If earth monitoring is desired, connect
the Fence earth monitor terminal (black) to a separate earth rod.
For more information, see
5
Connect the Fence full voltage terminal (red) or the Fence half
voltage terminal (yellow) to the fence.
6
Connect the energizer to the battery using the battery leads
provided. See
Using the power adaptor and battery leads
3.
Note:
For information about using the Fence half voltage terminal for a
Bi-polar installation
bi-polar fence installation, see
information about using the Fence half voltage terminal to reduce the
Reducing the fence voltage output
fence voltage output, see
Installing the energizer as part of a solar installation
The energizer may be installed with solar panels as part of a solar
installation.
A solar installation consists of these items:
The energizer
A battery (or battery bank)
One or more solar panels
An energizer earth system.
For information about the type of batteries to use for a solar
installation, see
Battery selection for a solar installation
The required power rating of the solar panel(s) depends upon the local
conditions. For help with positioning your solar panel correctly, see the
supplier of your solar panel and refer to your local meteorological
service. For more information about solar installations, refer to
www.tru-test.com.
Warning!
Do not power the energizer with mains/line power if it is
being installed outdoors. USA/Canada - Refer to
instructions for Class 2 power units (USA/Canada only)
4
Important safety instructions for
on page 11. All other
Selecting a site for the
Earth monitoring
on page 5.
on page 8. For
on page 8.
on page 7.
Important safety
on page 11.
To install the energizer as part of a solar installation:
1
Select a suitable installation site. See
installation
to select a site where the solar panel(s) will not be subject to
shading from the sun at any time.
2
Face the solar panel towards true north in the southern
hemisphere and true south in the northern hemisphere.
3
Tilt the panel so that it faces directly on to the mid-winter midday
sun. If necessary, to increase efficiency, adjust the tilt angle at
different times of the year.
4
When the solar panel is positioned correctly, attach the energizer
to the rear of the panel. Alternatively, mount the energizer on a
fence post. Use the template printed on the back cover of this
manual, if required.
5
Connect the Fence earth terminal (green) to the energizer earth
system.
6
12000i, X12i, 412i, 6000i, 6000i-EU, X6i, X6i-EU, 406i and
406i-EU energizers only:
the Fence earth monitor terminal (black) to a separate earth rod.
For more information, see
7
Connect the Fence full voltage terminal (red) or the Fence half
voltage terminal (yellow) to the fence.
8
Connect the battery to the solar panel.
on page
9
Connect the energizer to the battery using the battery leads
provided, but replace the battery lead clips with permanent
battery connectors. See
leads
Operation
Select the appropriate pulse speed and output power level using the
selector switch.
12000i, X12i, 412i, 6000i, 6000i-EU, X6i, X6i-EU, 406i and 406i-EU
energizers only:
When the energizer is switched on, for the first few seconds the LCD
display and the indicator lights show the firmware version and remote
control address setting (only required for advanced troubleshooting and
servicing). After this, the energizer resumes normal operation. In poor
light conditions, when the selector switch position is changed, the LCD
display illuminates for 20 seconds.
6000, 6000-EU, X6, X6-EU, 406 and 406-EU energizers only:
The energizer begins normal operation within 6 seconds of being
switched on.
on page 3. For solar installations, it is also important
If earth monitoring is desired, connect
Earth monitoring
Using the power adaptor and battery
on page 3.
Selecting a site for the
on page 5.