Gallagher SmartPower BX1500 Notice D'installation page 10

Understanding your SmartPower energizer
Fence Voltage and Alarm
Fence Voltage monitors a specifi c fence sec on. Whilst Output Voltage may be adequate, voltage out on the fence
(par cularly in large networks or areas with heavy vegeta on) can be inadequate for eff ec ve animal control.
To monitor Fence Voltage you need to connect the
sec on of fence you wish monitored (eg. the front
paddock) to the blue ( ) terminal using Underground
Cable (G6270).
The Fence Alarm can be set to Standard Mode (3kV or
4kV), Security Mode (2kV) or disabled (default) via the switches on the back of the energizer.
Fence Voltage – Standard Mode (3kV or 4kV)
If Fence Voltage drops below the default se ng for 15 or more pulses, then the alarm is ac vated. The Fence Alarm light
and internal buzzer will turn on and remain on un l the alarm is cleared. A Fence Voltage under 3kV is at high risk of being
inadequate for eff ec ve animal control. Urgent fence maintenance is required.
Fence Voltage – Security Mode (2kV)
Fence Voltage can be used to detect a sudden drop in fence voltage. This op on is available for simple property protec on
measures eg. around a building or valuable piece of machinery. The alarm will ac vate if Fence Voltage drops below 2kV
for 2 or more pulses. The Fence Alarm light and internal buzzer will turn on and remain on. Return the energizer to normal
opera on by correc ng the cause and then turning the energizer OFF and ON again at the power supply (mains and/or
ba ery).
Note: This energizer off ers the ability to monitor only a single fence system. If you wish to install a comprehensive
security system consult Gallagher Security or your Na onal Distributor.
External Alarms and Auto-diallers
Your SmartPower Energizer can operate external alarms and auto-diallers.
To connect an external alarm, use the Gallagher MBX Alarm Kit, available from your local Gallagher dealer. Plug the alarm
into the relay connec on on the back of the energizer before moun ng the energizer.
The Gallagher MBX Alarm Kit includes: MBX Alarm Controller and connec ng lead (G56910), powerful 120dB MBX Siren
(G56902) and high visibility blue MBX Strobe Light (G56901).
Earth Voltage and Alarm
Earth voltage indicates the quality of your earth system - the lower the voltage the be er the animal control.
The Earth Alarm
If earth voltage rises above 0.5kV (default se ng), the alarm is ac vated. The earth alarm light and internal buzzer will
turn on and remain on un l the alarm is cleared.
Ideally, under maximum fence load, the earth voltage should be 0.2-0.3kV. To achieve this, do the following earth test.
Earth Test
a) Turn the energizer OFF.
At least 40m (130 ) along the fence, drive a steel stake into the soil (enough to reach moist soil) and connect it to the
live wire.
b) Turn the energizer ON and check the Stored Energy (
Add steel stakes un l stored energy reads at least 20 Joules for the MBX2500 (12 Joules for the MBX1500).
c) Add Earth Stakes (G8790) un l you achieve 0.2-0.3kV or less on the earth reading.
Construct the earth system as described in the enclosed Gallagher Power Fence™ manual.
d) Turn the energizer OFF.
Remove the steel stakes from the fence.
Note: The alarm can be set to 0.3kV, 0.5kV, 0.7kV
or disabled via the switches on the back of the
energizer:
HANDY HINT
The addi on of the Gallagher MBX Alarm Controller expands your MBX by allowing you to widely communicate the
condi on of your fence system. All alarm condi ons are sent to the controller which operates relays suitable for driving
Alarms, Sirens, Strobe lights, Auto-diallers and other external alarms. In addi on to the MBX alarms the Alarm Controller
will also accept up to 3 other alarm inputs (eg. switches, PIR devices). For more informa on, contact your local dealer.
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ON
SWITCHES 3 AND 4
ON ON
Disabled
DEFAULT
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
) reading.
ON
SWITCHES 1 AND 2
ON ON
Disabled
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON ON ON
KEY:
ON: Switch is up
Less than 4kV Less than 3kV Less than 2kV
OFF: Switch is down
(Standard) (Standard) (Security)
ON ON ON
KEY:
ON: Switch is up
Greater than Greater than Greater than
OFF: Switch is down
0.7kV 0.5kV 0.3kV
DEFAULT
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