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Monitoring the earth
If the first Indicator light is illuminated permanently, this
indicates that the earth voltage is over 0.8 kV and that better
earthing may be beneficial. Either add more earth rods or find a
better location for the energizer earth system. The small digits
on the LCD display show the voltage going to the earth system
when the selector switch is set to
,
, or . The
earth voltage should remain below 0.8 kV at all times. If the
earth monitor voltage numbers flash 3.0 kV, this indicates the
earth voltage is above 3.0 kV. See page 15 for information
about installing an earth system effectively.
Testing the battery voltage
The energizer's Battery Test setting can be used to monitor the
battery voltage.
When the selector switch is set to Battery Test , the Indicator
lights show the input supply voltage. This can be useful in order
to monitor the battery charge level.
Note:
When the selector switch is set to Battery Test , the
energizer pulses at slow speed (2.5 seconds between pulses)
and the fence is live.
Lights
Input supply
voltage
Battery-only
installation
Above 17.0 V Abnormal conditions,
check battery and
connections.
12.6 V-17.0 V Full battery charge voltage
(80-100%):
•
No action required.
or
12.3-12.6 V
12.0-12.3 V
Medium battery charge
voltage (50-80%):
•
No action required.
11.7-12.0 V
Low battery charge voltage
(20-50%):
•
Monitor battery
voltage.
•
Recharge the battery to
avoid long-term
damage to the battery.
11.2-11.7 V
Bad battery charge voltage
(10-20%):
•
Recharge the battery
immediately.
•
Energizer will
automatically revert to
Slow Speed and Low
Output Power in order
to preserve the
remaining power and
energy in the battery.
Below 11.2 V Very bad battery charge
voltage:
•
Recharge the battery
immediately
•
The energizer will not
function in order to
preserve the battery.
Notes:
-
In extreme temperatures, these guidelines may not apply.
-
The battery test results will display for 30 seconds after the
selector switch is set to Battery Test .
12000i, X12i, 412i, 6000i, 6000i-EU, X6i, X6i-EU,
406i and 406i-EU energizers only
When the selector switch is set to Battery Test , the LCD
display also displays the input supply voltage.
When the voltage is outside the normal range (below 11.8 V or
above 17 V), the battery symbol flashes.
During normal operation, when the selector switch is set to
,
, or , if the battery voltage is bad, the battery
symbol on the LCD display flashes. Recharge the battery
immediately.
