GALLAGHER M5800i Fence Energizer Instructions

FENCE ENERGIZER
M5800i / M10000i 

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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• Warning: The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infi rm persons without supervision.

• Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

• Regularly inspect the supply cord, cables, wires, and energizer for any damage. If found damaged in any way, immediately cease use of the energizer and return it to a Gallagher Authorised Service Centre for repair in order to avoid a hazard.

• An energizer must be installed in a shelter and the supply cord must not be handled when the ambient temperature is below +5 deg C.

• It is recommended that, in all areas where there is a likely presence of unsupervised children who will be unaware of the dangers of electric fencing, that a suitably rated current liming device having a resistance of not less than 500 ohms be connected between the energizer and the electric fence in this area.

• Check your local council for specifi c regular ones.

• Fence wiring should be installed well away from any telephone or telegraph line or radio aerial.

• Well-maintained electric fences kept clear of Vegeta on with high-quality insula on are extremely unlikely to cause fi res. In times of extreme fi re risk, disconnect energizer.

• Do not mount in places exposed to heat sources (e.g. a sun-heated metal wall).

• Refer servicing to a Gallagher Authorised Service Centre.

•  Do not connect two Energizers to the same earth system.

• If connected to a mains power circuit that doesn’t have a Residual Current Device (RCD), then a plug-in RCD should always be used.

• Ensure the Energizer is fully protected from rain, condenses on, and other sources of moisture.

• Ensure the Energizer has adequate ven la on.

• Energizers with a Standby mode may turn on or off without warning. The energizer must be disconnected from the mains supply if it needs to be rendered fully in opera ve.

• Electric animal fences and their ancillary equipment shall be installed, operated, and maintained so that they cause no electrical hazard to persons, animals or their surroundings.

• Do NOT become entangled in the fence. Avoid electric fence construct ones that are likely to lead to the entanglement of animals or persons.

• WARNING – INSTALLERS/USERS SHOULD NOTE: Avoid contact ng the fence with the head, mouth, neck, or torso.
  Do not climb over, through, or under a mul -wire electric fence. Use a gate or a specially designed crossing point.

• An electric animal fence shall not be supplied from two separate energizers or from independent fence circuits of the same energizer.

• For any two separate electric animal fences, each supplied from a separate energizer independently med, the distance between the wires of the two electric animal fences shall be at least 2.5m. If this gap is to be closed, this shall be eff ected by means of electrically non-conduct ve material or an isolated metal barrier.

• Barbed wire or razor wire shall not be electrifi ed by an energizer.

• A non-electrifi ed fence incorpora ng barbed wire or razor wire may be used to support one or more off -set electrifi ed wires of an electric animal fence. The support ng devices for the electrifi ed wires shall be constructed so as to ensure that these wires are posi oned at a minimum distance of 150 mm from the

vertical plane of the non-electrifi ed wires. The barbed wire and razor wire shall be earthed at regular intervals.

• Follow the energizer manufacturer’s recommenda ons regarding earthing.
• The energizer earth electrode should penetrate the ground to a depth of at least 1 m (3 ) and not be within 10 m (33 ) of any power, telecommunicate one or another system.
• Use high voltage lead-out cable in buildings to eff ec very insulate from the earthed structural parts of the building and where soil could corrode exposed galvanized wire. Do not use household electrical cable.
• Connect ng leads that are run underground shall be run in a conduit of insula ng material or else insulated high voltage lead-out cable shall be used. Care must be taken to avoid damage to the connector ng leads due to the eff acts of animal hooves or tractor wheels sinking into the ground.
• Connect ng leads shall not be installed in the same conduit as the mains supply wiring, communique on cables or data cables.
• Connect ng leads and electric animal fence wires shall not cross above overhead power or communicate on lines.
• Crossings with overhead power lines shall be avoided wherever possible. If such a crossing cannot be avoided it shall be made underneath the power line and as nearly as possible at right angles to it.
• If connec ng leads and electric animal fence wires are installed near an overhead power line, the clearances shall not be less than those shown in the table following.
  Minimum clearances from power lines for electric animal fences

• If connec ng leads and electric animal fence wires are installed near an overhead power line, their height above the ground shall not exceed 3 m This height applies either side of the orthogonal project on of the outermost conductors of the power line on the ground surface, for a distance of:
  – 2 m for power lines opera ng at a nominal voltage not exceeding 1 000 V; – 15 m for power lines opera ng at a nominal voltage exceeding 1 000 V.

• Electric animal fences intended for deterring birds, household pet containment or training animals such as cows need only be supplied from low output energizers to obtain a factory and safe performance.

• In electric animal fences intended for deterring birds from roos ng on buildings, no electric fence wire shall be connected to the energizer earth electrode. A warning sign shall be fi ed to every point where persons may gain ready access to the conductors.

• Where an electric animal fence crosses a public pathway, a non-electrifi ed gate shall be incorporated in the electric animal fence at that point or a crossing by means of s les shall be provided. At any such crossing, the adjacent electrifi ed wires shall carry warning signs.

• Any part of an electric animal fence that is installed along a public road or pathway shall be iden fi ed by electric fence warning signs (G6020) at regular intervals that
  are securely fastened to the fence posts or fi firmly clamped to the fence wires.

• The size of the warning sign shall be at least 100mm x 200mm.

• The background color of both sides of the warning sign shall be yellow. The inscrip on the sign shall be black and shall be either: – the substance of “CAUTION: Electric Fence” or, -the symbol shown:

• The inscrip on shall be indelible, inscribed on both sides of the warning sign, and have a height of at least 25mm.

• Ensure that all mains operated, ancillary equipment connected to the electric animal fence circuit provides a degree of Isola on between the fence circuit and the supply mains equivalent to that provided by the energizer.

• Protec on from the weather shall be provided for the ancillary equipment unless this equipment is cer fi ed by the manufacturer as being suitable for use outdoors, and is of a type with a minimum degree of protection on IPX4.

This energizer complies with internal onal safety regula ons and is manufactured to Interna onal standards.
Gallagher reserves the right to make changes without no ce to any product specifi ca on to improve reliability, func on or design. E & OE.
The author thanks the Interna onal Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) for permission to reproduce Informa on from its Interna onal Publica on 60335-2-76 ed.2.0 (2002). All such extracts are copyright of IEC, Geneva, Switzerland. All rights reserved. Further informal on the IEC is available from www.iec.ch. IEC has no responsibility for the placement and context in which the extracts and contents are reproduced by the author, nor is IEC in any way responsible for the other content or accuracy therein.

SERVICE OF DOUBLE-INSULATED APPLIANCES
In a double-insulated controller, two systems of insula on are provided instead of grounding. No equipment grounding means is provided in the supply cord of a double-insulated controller, nor should a means for equipment grounding be added to the controller. Servicing a double-insulated controller requires extreme care and knowledge of the system, and should be done only by qualifi ed service personnel. Replacement parts of a double insulated controller must be iden cal to the parts they replace. A double insulated controller is marked with the words “DOUBLE INSULATION” or “DOUBLE INSULATED”. The symbol for double insula may also be marked on the appliance.

HOW THE ENERGIZER WORKS

The energizer sends electrical pulses along the fence line, about one second apart.
These pulses give the animal a short, sharp, but safe shock. The shock doesn’t harm the animal. It is suffi ciently memorable that the animal never forgets the shock, and
will avoid the fence.

Practical Hints

• Check your local ordinance on fencing laws: local laws may require a permit before use.
• Check the fence periodically. Remove any fallen branches, weeds, or shrubs because these will cause the fence to short out and will reduce animal control.
• All animals need me to learn to respect the fence. It may take several days to train the animal and the fence may require minor adjustments.
• Animals that are prone to jumping may be diffi cult to confi one. You may need to try diff event fence heights to determine the best height.
• Use top quality insulators: the low-quality or cracked insulators and plas c tubing are not recommended because they will cause shor ng.
• Use joint clamps on all steel wire connec ons to ensure a high-quality circuit.
• This energizer must be earthed using galvanized metal-earth stakes to ensure the electric fence works correctly.
•  Double Insulated Cable should be used in buildings, under gateways, and where soil could corrode exposed galvanized wire. Never use household electrical cable. It is made for a maximum of 600 volts and will leak electricity.
• On permanent power fencing, use high tensile 12.5 gauge (2.5 mm) wire.

Note: Approvals & Standards – FCC
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructor on manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communica on. Opera on of this equipment in a resident al area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

INSTALLATION GUIDE

Energizer Controller Mount the controller on a fl at the surface within 3m (10 ) of the energizer, or up to 50m (160 ) if using an RJ-12 extension cable*. The controller is suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Alterna vely, the bracket at the back of the controller can be extended to allow it to stand on a desk or bench.
a) Remove the black bezel surround from the controller allowing access to the 4 moun ng holes in each corner. The 4 moun ng screws are located on the back surface of the controller.
b) Using the template on the back page as a drilling guide, drill 4 x 2.5mm (7/64”) holes (A,B,C & D) at least 35mm (1.4”) deep.
c) Fix the screws provided into the wall through the moun ng holes in each corner. Place the black bezel on the controller.
d) Route the controller cable to the energizer and plug it into the data connector on the back cover.

Step 1. Install the Energizer
Mount the energizer on a wall, undercover and out of reach of children. Install where there is no risk of the energizer incurring fire or mechanical damage and if possible away from heavy electrical equipment eg. pumps or other items that may cause electrical interference.
a) Using the separate template, drill 2 x 3.2mm (1/8”) holes (E & F) or (G & H).
b) Fix the screws provided into the wall leaving the head of the screw about 12mm (1/2”) out from the wall.
c) Place the energizer over and slide down onto the moun ng screws.
d) Remove the orange terminal cover to expose Fence, Earth, and Reference Earth terminals.

• To achieve greater distances up to 200m, a lower resistance cable is required.

Step 2. Install the Earth system
Buildings and gates, for example, can become electrifi ed with fence voltages if the energizer is improperly earthed.
Follow earthing instruc one carefully.
a) Install galvanized earth stakes into damp soil where possible: M5800i – at least 12 x 2.1m (7 ), M10000i – at least 20 x 2.1m (7 ).
In dry Condi on or in low mineral content soil more earth stakes may be required. Earth stakes must be at least 3m (10 ) apart and at least 10m (33 ) away from any mains cabling, telephone cabling, water pipes or building earth. Do not connect the earth terminal to any building metalwork or framing.
b) To an ach the earth cable:

1.  Using Underground Cable (G627) remove 5cm (2”) of plas c coa ng from one end of the cable wire and connect to the green ( ) terminal on the energizer.
2. An ach the cable to the earth system by removing 10cm (4”) of the insula from the cable at each Earth Stake (G879) and then clamp the exposed wire to each stake using an Earth Clamp (G876).
3.  Tighten the clamp.
   For further instruct one on the earth (ground) system see the Gallagher Power Fence™ Manual.
   Note: Poor grounding can cause interference on telephone lines, radios, and televisions. This can be recognized by a clicking sound on telephones.

Reference Earth
An added on earth stake is required to measure the earth system performance.
a) Install a single galvanized stake (G878 / G879) at least 60cm (2 ) long, at least 10m (33 ) from the main energizer earth system and at least 10m (33 ) from any mains cabling, telephone cabling, water pipes or building earth.
b) Using Underground Cable (G627) connect the reference earth stake to the black ( ) terminal on the energizer.

Step 3. Connect the fence
a) Connect the energizer’s red output ( ) terminal to the fence using Underground Cable (G627). Remove 5cm (2”) of plas c coa ng from one end of the cable. Unscrew the red (FENCE) terminal and insert the wire through the terminal slot. Screw the terminal closed, ensuring the wire is fi firmly clamped.
b) A ach the other end of the cable to the fence using a Joint Clamp (G603).
For instruct one on fence installed on to see the Gallagher Power Fence™ Manual or go to www.gallagher.com.

Step 4. Turn the Energizer On
a) Plug the energizer into a power outlet and switch ON.
b) Check that the Power On LED on the front of the energizer is green.
c) Re-a ach the orange terminal cover.
IMPORTANT : Readings will change as the fence Condi on changes. This is the Energizer monitoring the fence and Energizer performance. Read the sec on “Understanding your Energizer Controller” (p.13) for a complete understanding of the display and alarms.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR ENERGIZER

Wire to Energizer Controller The connector for the energizer controller is on the back cover. This is also the connector for the op on Gallagher SMS Energizer Controller and Alarm System.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR ENERGIZER CONTROLLER

Status LED

where the problem is.
Flashing Red| The energizer output voltage is low.

Quickscan Bargraph
The Quickscan bar graph gives a quick visual indicia of the energizer output voltage.
Each bar illuminated represents approximately 1KV output.

ve shock.
Red Segments| Your fence is under heavy load and requires maintenance.

Current Display
The output current indicates how hard your energizer is working. When your fence is in good condi on this reading will be low, typically under 15 Amps. As the load on the fence increases the current will rise and the output voltage will fall. The output current will typically change with fence Condi ons, seasonal grass growth, and wet weather. A high output current, typically over 40 Amps indicates there is a very high load or short circuit on the fence.

Voltage Display
The output voltage is an indicator on of how eff ec ve the shock is on your fence. It is generally recommended to have 3KV or above on the fence at any me. If the output voltage is too low there will not be enough voltage to ‘break through the animal’s hide and deliver an eff ec ve shock.
Zone Indicators
The zone indicators show what zones are ac ve on the fence system. The Energizer zone (   ) and Earth zone ( ) are always available. Zones 1 – 6 can be added by
installing a combination of up to 6 Fence Monitors or Alarm Systems. See Accessories (p.19).

Naviga on Bu ons
The navigator on bu ons allows you to view the performance of diff event areas of your fence system. By pressing (<) or (>) you can scroll through the zone indicators to
view fence or earth voltage. The zone you are looking at is highlighted by the zone indica on the arrow ( ).

Standby Bu on
Pressing the standby bu on turns the energizer pulses on or off.

Settings Buttons
These NGS bu ons allow you to adjust the alarm levels and output voltage of the energizer. Pressing the setup bu on ( ) turns off the energizer pulses and enters setup mode. If no further bu ons are pressed within 10 seconds the energizer automa cally exits setup mode and starts pulsing as normal.

Other Icons
The controller may occasionally display other icons for your informa on.

| Energizer over-temperature. The energizer has detected that its internal temperature is too high to operate safely, has automa cally slowed its pulse rate down and may shut down un l the temperature has decreased.
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Seting NGS mode. The user has entered the controller setup mode.
Standby mode. The energizer has been placed on standby and has stopped pulsing. Press the standby bu on to resume normal opera on.

Using The Energizer Controller
Energizer Output and Alarms
The energizer output is the default screen display mode. The zone indicator arrow is highlight ng the energizer zone (   ) and the energizer output voltage is 7.3KV in
this case. The quick scan bar graph display is also indica ng an output voltage of over 7KV.

Voltage Alarm
If the energizer output voltage falls below the alarm level (default 3KV) then the status LED will fl ash red and the energizer zone indicator will become highlighted.

Current Alarm
The factory default se ng is currently alarmed disabled (shown by –). To improve your ability to fi nd faults before your fence becomes ineff ec ve (voltage too low),
Gallagher recommends se ng the current alarm 10A above normal opera on.
Many events can cause the current to increase, including rainfall, grass growth, broken fences, and failed insulators. If the current goes above the alarm level you have set, then the Energizer icon ( ) will fl ash and the status LED will fl ash red.

Adjus ng / Turning Off Alarms
a) Press the setup bu on ( ).
b) Press the naviga on bu ons (< or >) to move the zone indica on the arrow ( ) over the desired zone, which will fl ash when selected.
c) Press (- or +) to adjust the zone alarm level.
d) To disable an alarming press (-) un l the display shows (- -).
e) To exit, press the setup bu on ( ) or wait 10 seconds.

Controller showing the default energizer alarm setup with current disabled and voltage at 3.0KV

Quick Reference

xing faults or increase the current alarm level.
| Reverse icon.
Voltage alarm| Voltage is too low and may not be an eff ec ve
deterrent. Immediately fi nd the fault on the
fence.
| Flashing reverse icon. Current and Voltage Alarm| The voltage is too low and may not be an
eff ec ve deterrent. The current is above the
alarm limit represen ng more power loss.

HANDY HINT
A card is included with your energizer to allow you to record fence voltage and current. Do this when your fence is opera ng well and store the card by the energizer. This will greatly assist with fault fi nding.
Earth System Voltage and Alarm
View the earth system performance by pressing the naviga on bu ons (< or >) while the energizer is opera ng un l the zone indica on arrow ( ) is highligh ng the
earth zone ( ). The earth voltage will be displayed if a reference earth stake is installed. If there is no reference earth it will display 0.0KV. If the earth voltage rises above the earth alarm level (default 0.5KV) the status LED will fl ash red, the earth zone indicator will be highlighted and the internal buzzer will sound on the energizer. The buzzer can be muted by pressing any key on the controller.
See Adjus ng / Turning Off Alarms (p.16) to adjust or turn off the earth system alarm.

HANDY HINT
Tes ng the earth system
a) Turn the energizer off . At least 40m (130 ) along the fence line drive a steel stake into damp soil and connect it to the fence wire.
b) Turn the energizer on and wait 30 seconds. Check the earth system voltage using the naviga on keys. The earth voltage should be 0.2 – 0.3KV or less. If it is higher add earth stakes un l 0.2-0.3KV is achieved. In dry Condi ons or areas with low mineral content soil, an earth return system may be required as described in the Gallagher Power Fence™ Manual or visit www.gallagher.com.

Fence Zone 1–6
View the Fence Zone performances by pressing the navigator on bu ons (< or >) un l the zone indica on the arrow is highlight ng the desired fence zone (1–6). The fence zones voltage, current and alarm informa on is displayed in the same way as the Energizer output informa on. See Energizer Output and Alarms sec on (p.15). To adjust or turn off the fence zone alarms, see Adjus ng/Turning Off Alarms sec on (p.16).
Low Ba ery
When viewing a zone, if the ba ery icon is displayed, then the zone device needs a ba ery replacement.

Adjust ng the energizer output voltage
a) Press the setup bu on ( ) to enter setup mode and use the naviga on bu ons (< or >) to highlight the quick scan bar graph display (it will start fl ashing).
b) Press (+ or -) to adjust the output voltage up or down. The output voltage can be adjusted from 4.5KV to 8KV. The factory default se ng is 8KV.
c) To exit the setup mode wait 10 seconds or press the setup bu on ( ).

ACCESSORIES

Gallagher Fence Monitor G51000
Use up to 6 Fence Monitors to turn your fence into a zoned system that will enable you to immediately determine which fence zone is in fault.
When a zone falls below a set voltage level, an alarm is sent to the Energizer Controller indica ng that the zone is below the set alarm voltage.
Gallagher Energizer Remote and Fault Finder G50700
The Gallagher Energizer Remote and Fault Finder displays which zone(s) are in fault and can then be used to locate the fault within that zone. Power to the fence at the fault loca on can be turned off and on using the Remote, allowing a safe and convenient repair.
Gallagher Alarm System G57900
Create a security zone for your property by adding an Alarm System with in- built fence monitoring technology.
Connected to the Energizer and Controller via a daisy chain connect on, the Alarm System has input terminals to connect to the end of a sec on offense and a reference earth peg, enabling that sec on offense to be monitored for security breaches. For example, an electric gate entrance to a farm building can be set up to alarm when opened.
The Alarm System can drive an external siren and strobe light, or provide dry contact relays to an alarm panel or autodialer.
To purchase any of the accessories listed, see your local Gallagher dealer.

TROUBLESHOOTING

with adequate ventilation.
Displaying Error 11| The mains voltage is too high| Has your power supply been checked by a professional electrician?
Displaying Error 12| The mains voltage is too low| Has your power supply been checked by a professional electrician?
Displaying Error 14 – 19| Internal energizer fault| Turn the energizer off for 30 seconds then turn it back on. If the error remains return the energizer to your Gallagher dealer for servicing.
Displaying Error 21| Dead zone| Check that the zone device is connected and working correctly.
Energizer output voltage is low| There is a fault on the fence| Remove any excess grass growth or short circuits on the fence.
Earth voltage is too high| Earth system is inadequate| Check connections to the earth system. Add extra earth stakes.
No output and display shows ( – -)| Energizer is in standby mode| Exit standby mode by
pressing the standby button on the controller.

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