Frequently Asked Questions/Troubleshooting - Datamars Unigizer 12000i Mode D'emploi

The background colour of both sides of the warning sign shall be
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yellow. The inscription on the sign shall be black and shall be
either:
or the substance of "CAUTION: Electric animal fence".
The inscription shall be indelible, inscribed on both sides of the
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warning sign and have a height of at least 25 mm (1").
Ensure that all mains-operated, ancillary equipment connected to the
electric animal fence circuit provides a degree of isolation between the
fence circuit and the supply mains equivalent to that provided by the
energizer.
Protection from the weather shall be provided for the ancillary
equipment unless this equipment is certified by the manufacturer as
being suitable for use outdoors, and is of a type with a minimum
degree of protection IPX4.
Important safety instructions for Class 2 power units
(USA/Canada only)
When using electrical products, basic precautions should always be
practiced including the following:
1 READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2 Read and follow all instructions that are on the product or
provided with the product.
3 Do not use an extension cord.
4 Reference the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, specifically
for the installation of wiring and clearances from power and
lighting conductors.
5 Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified
person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and standards,
including fire-rated construction.
6 Do not install or use within 3 m (10') of a pool.
7 Do not use in a bathroom.
8 WARNING: Risk of Electric Shock. When used outdoors, install
only to a covered Class A GFCI protected receptacle that is
weatherproof with the power adaptor connected to the
receptacle. If one is not provided, contact a qualified electrician
for proper installation. Ensure that the power adaptor and cord do
not interfere with completely closing the receptacle cover.
9 WARNING: Risk of Fire. Installation involves special wiring
methods to run wiring through a building structure. Consult a
qualified electrician.
10 WARNING: Risk of Electric Shock. Mount the unit at a height
greater than 30 cm (1') from the ground surface.
11 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This manual contains important
safety and operating instructions for power adaptors.
Important safety instructions for power adaptors (all
other countries)
DANGER! RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. INDOOR DRY
LOCATIONS ONLY.
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Frequently asked
questions/Troubleshooting
What voltage is required to control animals?
4 kV is widely accepted as an adequate 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 on and set to operate
at full power. Disconnect the fence wire from the energizer's fence
output terminal. Measure the voltage across the energizer terminals
using a Fault Finder, Digital Voltmeter or a remote control handset. If
the voltage is less than 6 kV, the energizer may require servicing.
Check the energizer earthing.
For 12000i, X12i, 412i, 6000i, X6i and
406i energizers, check that the earth monitor voltage on the LCD
Earth monitoring
display is below 0.8 kV, see
and 406 energizers, use the procedure described in
testing an earth system
on page 8.
Check the fence system for faults.
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 nearest reseller. 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 a Fault Finder or remote
control handset. These have a combined voltage and current meter
which allows you to rapidly locate sources of current leakage.
Alternatively, use a Digital Voltmeter. 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
Ensure the power supply is on. Check the fence system for faults (see
above). Check the energizer (see above). If the energizer still does not
operate, it may require servicing.
The energizer does not respond to commands from the remote
control handset
See the Frequently Asked Questions/Troubleshooting section in the
remote control handset's user manual.
I want to disable the energizer's remote control feature
If you have a remote control handset, see the remote control handset's
user manual for instructions. If not, take the energizer to an authorised
service centre to have the feature disabled.
on page 4. For 6000, X6
Installing and
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