horizont hotshock AN490 Electric Fencer Instruction Manual

: June 13, 2024
: Horizont

horizont hotshock AN490 Electric Fencer

Product Information

The hotshock AN490 is an electric fencer designed for use with pasture fences. It is used in conjunction with the SECURA ANIMAL or SECURA SECURITY electric fencers. The energizer transmits voltage pulses to the connected fence, providing an effective deterrent for animals. The energizer features a push switch for turning it on and off, as well as changing between various operating modes.

General Safety Instructions

Before coming into contact with the pasture fencer, always switch it off to avoid electric shock.

Installation

The energizer can be mounted on a wall or a stable post. It is important to properly install the earthing rod (longitudinal rod) by driving it as deeply as possible into the ground at a moist location. The earthing rod should be connected to the earthing terminal of the energizer using a corrosion- resistant wire. The fence cable should be connected to the terminal with the lightning symbols.

When using rechargeable batteries, only use 12V rechargeable batteries and charge them in well-ventilated rooms. Disconnect the rechargeable battery from the energizer during the charging process. The rechargeable battery should be recharged before and
after every use, as well as during longer periods of storage (every 2 months).

If using a 230V/110V mains adapter, use the specified mains adapter (47PSU0010EU /UK /US) as indicated on the intermediate plate in the device. Insert the energizer’s mains plug into the power socket for operation.

Energizer Operating Description

The rechargeable battery indicator provides information about the battery voltage. The solar display lights up constantly in green when the solar panel charging voltage is greater than the voltage of the rechargeable battery. The 9-volt battery is not charged by the solar panel. The indicator has different flashing light patterns to indicate the remaining capacity of the rechargeable battery.

Maintenance

Refer to Table 13 for the rechargeable battery indicator patterns and their corresponding meanings. The rechargeable battery should be recharged when it reaches a remaining capacity of 20% or lower. It is recommended to carry out a battery or rechargeable
battery test at the start of the day when using a solar system.

Disassembly, Dismantling, Storage, and Transport

Before disassembling the energizer, make sure to switch it off and disconnect the entire energy supply. Dispose of any operating/auxiliary materials and remaining working materials in an environmentally-compatible manner. Clean and disassemble the
sub-assemblies and parts following local industrial safety and environmental protection provisions.

Operating manual of the hotshock AN49
In association with the installation and safety instructions for the SECURA ANIMAL or SECURA SECURITY electric fencers (www. horizont.com/securaanimal or www.horizont.com/securasecurity)

General Safety Instructions

Switch off the pasture fencer before coming into contact with it!

Operating manual information

The operating manual has some important instructions on handling the energizer. All technical details in the manual have been prepared and compiled with the greatest possible care.
Even so, errors cannot be excluded. We wish to point out that we cannot assume any guarantee, legal responsibility or any liability for consequences attributable to possible lack of details.
We would, at all times, welcome any notification of possible errors. Safe working depends on the indicated safety and handling instructions being adhered to. Also to be adhered to are those local accident prevention provisions which are in force where the energizer is used as well as the general safety requirements.
The operating manual is to be studied carefully before any work begins!
As an integral part of the overall product it is to be securely kept right next to the energizer and for ease of consultation by the personnel.
Do hand over this manual should this product be sold or passed on to another party. For a better understanding of what is involved, some of the diagrams in this manual may not be true-to-scale and may deviate slightly from the actual construction-al design.

Description and Construction of the Product

The energizer transmits voltage pulses to a connected pasture fence. Switching the energizer on and off (and changing between various operating modes) is undertaken by a push switch 1 .

Caution! Only the optional additional parts prescribed by the manu- facturer are to be used.

Installation

The energizer can either be mounted on a wall or on a stable post. The earthing rod (longitudinal rod) must be driven as deeply as possible into the ground at a moist location and connected by a corrosion-resistant wire to the earthing terminal ( ) of the energizer. Connect the fence cable to the terminal with the lightning symbols .
The energizer is only protected against moisture if it is properly installed. Shield the energizer from direct solar irradiation. Do not operate the energiz-er when it lies on the ground. Set the energizer up in a location where there is no fire hazard.
The energizer has two fence outputs: = maximum; = reduced. Both outputs can simultaneously operate separate fences. A
short-circuit at the reduced fence output will hardly affect the maximum out- put, but a defect at the maximum output will additionally lower the reduced output. Only the maximum fence output is shown on the display (LED 4-9) given the connection of two fences

Earthing

Good earthing of the fence is extremely important for trouble-free operation and optimum performance of the energizer; therefore it should be earthed at a preferably moist and overgrown location.
If the ground is dry and the fence is long, an additional earth conductor with intermediate earths (every 50 m) should be installed along the fence.

Installation with a 12V rechargeable battery:
Connect the 12V rechargeable battery (red + / black -), ensure clean pole terminals and correct polarity. The device will not start if the polarity is re-versed.

CAUTION!
Only use rechargeable 12 V batteries; only charge rechargeable batteries with ventilation in well-ventilated rooms. Disconnect the rechargeable battery from the energizer during the charging process. The rechargeable battery should be recharged before and after every use as well as during longer periods of storage (every 2 months) and disconnected from the energizer.

Installation with a 230V/110V mains adapter:
For the operation of 230V power supply only use the mains adapter 47PSU0010EU /UK /US, as specified on the intermediate plate in the device!

Installation with 230V/110V:
Insert the energizer’s mains plug into the power socket.

Commissioning

Switch on energizer with the push button 1 . After 1 second, you will hear a rhythmic even ticking of the pulses; the energizer is in operation.
The energizer transmits pulses to the fence and the LED display lights up. The fact of the status LEDs not lighting up points to a defect in the power supply.

Checking the earthing:
Provoke a short-circuit by driving a metal rod into the ground against the pasture fence wire (not plastic) about 50 m away from the pasture fencer. The pasture fencer should now result in the lighting up of only a maximum 1 LED (moist ground) or of a maximum 2 LEDs (dry ground) (Fig. 5 LED 9 and 8). If this is not the case, then raise the number and / or length of the earth-ing posts.

Energizer Operating Description

Rechargeable battery indicator:
The rechargeable battery indicator provides information about the rechargeable battery or battery voltage. The solar display lights up constantly in green when the solar panel charging voltage is greater than the voltage of the rechargeable battery/battery. Whilst the solar panel charges the 12V rechargeable battery, it does not charge the 9 volt battery.

Fence voltage indicator
The 6 LEDs (LED4 – LED9) indicate the fence output voltage in 1000V steps. The indicator builds up from the left.
For herding security purposes at least 3 LEDs (3000V) should light up otherwise the voltage is too low.

Possible causes:

With fence: Marked growth at fence, poor insulators, short-circuit at metal posts, or fence too long
Without fence: Device is defective, see Service

Power economiser:
A fitted power economiser matches power consumption to the state of the fence. This means less current consumption with well insulated fences and a greater current consumption with poorly insulated fences (leakages due to plant growth, etc.).

Argutector display:
The 6 LEDs ( LEDs 4 to 9) indicate fence insulation by way of the Argutector display in 6 steps. The display builds up from the right. If all 6 LEDs light up, the fence insulation is good and little energy is required to maintain herding security. The fewer the number of lit up LEDs, the poorer the fence insulation is due to leakages (plant growth, branches fallen onto the fence system, short-circuit, poor earthing). Increased energy is required to keep the fence herding-secure.

Argutector display Ranger B:
Pressing the button activates the Argutector test.
If LED (1) does not light up red, then fence insulation is good and little energy is required to maintain herding security. If LED (1) lights up red, then fence insulation is poor due to leakage (plant growth, branches fallen onto the fence system, short-cir-cuit, poor earthing). Increased energy is required to keep the fence herding-secure.

Maintenance

Table 13 (12V rechargeable battery)

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The rechargeable battery must be recharged at the latest when discharged down to 80% (only 20% remaining left) to prevent a flat battery. The rechargeable battery indicator (LED2) lights up:
Do note that temperature and measurement deviation may cause these figures to vary.

Caution!
When using a solar system
Only carry out a battery or rechargeable battery test at start of the day ( no solar power supplied – cover panel )

Disassembly, Dismantling, Storage and Transport

Disassembly, Dismantling
Before starting disassembly:

Switch off energizer
Disconnect entire energy supply from the energizer.
Remove operating/auxiliary materials and any remaining working materials and dispose of in an environmentally-compati-ble manner.

Then properly clean sub-assemblies and parts and disassemble them in taking account of the local industrial safety & environmental protection provisions in force.

Storage, Transport
Ensure that the energizer is both stored and transported only when switched off.

NOTE!
Ensure that rechargeable batteries are stored in ventilated and dry rooms.

Faults and Repairs

WARNING!
Repairs may only be carried out by qualified persons.
Only the spare parts prescribed by the manufacturer may be used.

Subject to technical alterations!

Cycle sequence monitoring
The energizer has a cycle sequence monitoring unit to stop any undue energy being supplied to the fence, cycle pulses fail-ing and to ensure that herding security is maintained. The effect of the cycle sequence rate falling to under 1 second or for no pulses to occur for more than 5 seconds is for LED3 to flash in red. This could be due to lightning strikes, continuous flash-overs at the fence and a defective energizer. The cycle sequence monitoring unit operates to attain a preferably high degree of security – and fully independently of pulse generation. For this reason the display may be incorrect under certain operating modes. Send the energizer in for repair if the cycle sequence monitoring indicates a fault either following an energizer restart or in the “Normal“ operating mode.
The CONTROL LED (LED1) lights up green when the energizer is working trouble- free. If the LED lights red, there is a fault.

Table 14

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Spare parts

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max. fence line length

Subject to technical alterations!

Installation and connection

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For 230V operation the energizer should be and the adapter must be installed in a room protected from moisture.

Technical data

hotshock AN490, Type 10813

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SUBJECT TO TECHNICAL ALTERATIONS!

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Total Weight
1,84 kg

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