Gallagher SmartPower MBX1500 Notice D'installation page 10

Understanding your SmartPower energizer
Fence Voltage and Alarm
Fence Voltage monitors a specific fence section. Whilst Output Voltage may be adequate, voltage out on the fence
(particularly in large networks or areas with heavy vegetation) can be inadequate for effective animal control.
To monitor Fence Voltage you need to connect the
section 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 setting for 15 or more pulses, then the alarm is activated. The Fence Alarm
light and internal buzzer will turn on and remain on until the alarm is cleared. A Fence Voltage under 3kV is at high
risk of being inadequate for effective 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 option is available for simple property
protection measures eg. around a building or valuable piece of machinery. The alarm will activate 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 operation by correcting the cause and then turning the energizer OFF and ON again at the
power supply (mains and/or battery).
Note: This energizer offers the ability to monitor only a single fence system. If you wish to install a comprehensive
security system consult Gallagher Security or your National 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 (G5695), available from your local Gallagher dealer.
Plug the alarm into the relay connection on the back of the energizer before mounting the energizer.
The Gallagher MBX Alarm Kit includes: MBX Alarm Controller and connecting lead (G56900), 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 better the animal control.
The Earth Alarm
If earth voltage rises above 0.5kV (default setting), the alarm is activated. The earth alarm light and internal buzzer
will turn on and remain on until 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 (130ft) 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 until stored energy reads at least 20 Joules for the MBX2500 (12 Joules for the MBX1500).
c) Add Earth Stakes (G8790) until 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:
The addition of the Gallagher MBX Alarm Controller expands your MBX by allowing you to widely communicate
the condition of your fence system. All alarm conditions are sent to the controller which operates relays suitable for
driving Alarms, Sirens, Strobe lights, Auto-diallers and other external alarms. In addition to the MBX alarms the Alarm
Controller will also accept up to 3 other alarm inputs (eg. switches, PIR devices). For more information, 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