GALLAGHER M6000i Fence Energizer Instructions

: June 6, 2024
: GALLAGHER

Table of Contents

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
HOW THE ENERGIZER WORKS
INSTALLATION GUIDE
UNDERSTANDING YOUR ENERGIZER
UNDERSTANDING YOUR ENERGIZER CONTROLLER
Using The Energizer Controller
ACCESSORIES
TROUBLESHOOTING
WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
DISCLAIMER
Customer support
References
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GALLAGHER M6000i Fence Energizer Instructions

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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Warning: The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm 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.
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 limiting 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 specific regulations.
Fence wiring should be installed well away from any telephone or telegraph line or radio aerial.
Well maintained electric fences kept clear of vegetation with high quality insulation are extremely unlikely to cause fires. In times of extreme fire risk, disconnect energizer.
Do not mount in places exposed to heat sources (e.g. a sun heated metal wall).
Refer servicing to a Gallagher Authorized Service Center.
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, condensation and other sources of moisture.
Ensure the Energizer has adequate ventilation.
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 inoperative.
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 constructions that are likely to lead to the entanglement of animals or persons.
WARNING – INSTALLERS/USERS SHOULD NOTE:
Avoid contacting the fence with the head, mouth, neck or torso. Do not climb over, through or under a multi-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 timed, 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 effected by means of electrically non-conductive material or an isolated metal barrier.
Barbed wire or razor wire shall not be electrified by an energizer.
A non-electrified fence incorporating barbed wire or razor wire may be used to support one or more off-set electrified wires of an electric animal fence. The supporting devices for the electrified wires shall be constructed so as to ensure that these wires are positioned at a minimum distance of 150 mm from the vertical plane of the non-electrified wires. The barbed wire and razor wire shall be earthed at regular intervals.
Follow the energizer manufacturer’s recommendations regarding earthing.
The energizer earth electrode should penetrate the ground to a depth of at least 1 m (3 ft) and not be within 10 m (33 ft) of any power, telecommunications or other system.
Use high voltage lead-out cable in buildings to effectively insulate from the earthed structural parts of the building and where soil could corrode exposed galvanized wire. Do not use household electrical cable.
Connecting leads that are run underground shall be run in conduit of insulating material or else insulated high voltage lead-out cable shall be used. Care must be taken to avoid damage to the connecting leads due to the effects of animal hooves or tractor wheels sinking into the ground.
Connecting leads shall not be installed in the same conduit as the mains supply wiring, communication cables or data cables.
Connecting leads and electric animal fence wires shall not cross above overhead power or communication 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 connecting 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.

Power line Voltage V

| Clearance m
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Less than or equal to 1 000|

3

Greater than 1 000 and less than or equal to 33 000

| 4
Greater than 33 000|

8

If connecting 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 projection of the outermost conductors of the power line on the ground surface, for a distance of:
- 2 m for power lines operating at a nominal voltage not exceeding 1 000 V;
- 15 m for power lines operating 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 satisfactory and safe performance.
In electric animal fences intended for deterring birds from roosting on buildings, no electric fence wire shall be connected to the energizer earth electrode. A warning sign shall be fitted to every point where persons may gain ready access to the conductors.
Where an electric animal fence crosses a public pathway, a non-electrified gate shall be incorporated in the electric animal fence at that point or a crossing by means of stiles shall be provided. At any such crossing, the adjacent electrified wires shall carry warning signs.
Any part of an electric animal fence that is installed along a public road or pathway shall be identified by electric fence warning signs (G6020) at regular intervals that are securely fastened to the fence posts or 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 inscription on the sign shall be black and shall be either:
- the substance of “CAUTION: Electric Fence” or,
- the symbol shown:
The inscription 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 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.

This energizer complies with international safety regulations and is manufactured to international standards. Gallagher reserves the right to make changes without notice to any product specification to improve reliability, function or design. E & OE.
The author thanks the International Electronically Commission (IEC) for permission to reproduce Information from its International Publication 60335-2-76 Ed.2.2 (2013) – BB1. All such extracts are copyright of IEC, Geneva, Switzerland. All rights reserved. Further information 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 insulation 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 qualified service personnel. Replacement parts of a double insulated controller must be identical to the parts they replace. A double insulated controller is marked with the words “DOUBLE INSULATION” or “DOUBLE INSULATED”. The symbol for double insulation 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 sufficiently 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 time 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 difficult to confine. You may need to try different fence heights to determine the best height.
Use top quality insulators: low quality or cracked insulators and plastic tubing are not recommended because they will cause shorting.
Use joint clamps on all steel wire connections 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.

INSTALLATION GUIDE

Energizer Controller

Mount the controller on a flat surface within 3m (10ft) of the energizer, or up to 50m (160ft) if using an RJ-12 extension cable*. The controller is suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Alternatively, the bracket at the back of the controller can be extended to allow it to stand on a desk or bench.

Remove the black bezel surround from the controller allowing access to the 4 mounting holes in each corner. The 4 mounting screws are located on the back surface of the controller.
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.
Fix the screws provided into the wall through the mounting holes in each corner. Place the black bezel on the controller.
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, under cover
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.

Using the separate template, drill 2 x 3.2mm (1/8”) holes (E & F) or (G & H).
Fix the screws provided into the wall leaving the head of the screw about 12mm (1/2”) out from the wall.
Place the energizer over and slide down onto the mounting screws.
Remove 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 electrified with fence voltages if the energizer is improperly earthed.

Follow earthing instructions carefully.

Install galvanised earth stakes into damp soil where possible:
M6000i – at least 12 x 2.1m (7ft),
M12000i – at least 24 x 2.1m (7ft).
In dry conditions or in low mineral content soil more earth stakes may be required. Earth stakes must be at least 3m (10ft) apart and at least 10m (33ft) away from any mains cabling, telephone cabling, water pipes or building earth.
Do not connect the earth terminal to any building metal work or framing.

To attach the earth cable:

Using Underground Cable (G627) remove 5cm (2”) of plastic coating from one end of the cable wire and connect to the green ( ) terminal on the energizer.
Attach the cable to the earth system by removing 10cm (4”) of insulation from the cable at each Earth Stake (G879) and then clamp the exposed wire to each stake using an Earth Clamp (G876).
Tighten the clamp.
For further instructions 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 additional earth stake is required to measure the earth system performance.

Install a single galvanised stake (G878 / G879) at least 60cm (2ft) long, at least 10m (33ft) from the main energizer earth system and at least 10m (33ft) from any mains cabling, telephone cabling, water pipes or building earth.
Using Underground Cable (G627) connect the reference earth stake to the black ( ) terminal on the energizer

Step 3. Connect the fence

Connect the energizer’s red output ( ) terminal to the fence using
Underground Cable (G627). Remove 5cm (2”) of plastic coating 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 firmly clamped.
Attach the other end of the cable to the fence using a Joint Clamp (G603).

For instructions on fence installation see the Gallagher Power Fence™ Manual or go to www.gallagher.com.

Step 4. Turn the Energizer On

Plug the energizer into a power outlet and switch ON.
Check that the Power On LED on the front of the energizer is green.
Re-attach the orange terminal cover.

IMPORTANT: Readings will change as the fence conditions change. This is the Energizer monitoring the fence and Energizer performance. Read the section “Understanding your Energizer Controller” (p.13) for a complete understanding of the display and alarms.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR ENERGIZER

UNDERSTANDING

Power On LED
Green when the energizer is powered
Fence Fault LED
Flashing red when the energizer has detected a fence fault. Solid red when there is a sudden increase in fence load.
Wire to Energizer Controller
The connector for the energizer controller is on the back cover. This is also the connector for the optional Gallagher SMS Energizer Controller and Alarm System.
Earth Terminal
Connects to the earth system.
Earth Reference Terminal
Connects to a separate earth stake.
Fence Terminal
Connects to the fence wires.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR ENERGIZER CONTROLLER

ENERGIZER CONTROLLER

Current Display
Shows the amount of load on the energizer / fence zones.
Voltage Display
Shows energizer / earth / fence zones voltage
Status LED
Provides quick indication of the fence status.
Zone Indicators
Displays which energizer / earth / fence zones are operating and if they are in alarm.
Settings buttons
Change alarm levels and energizer output voltage.
Standby button
Turns the energizer pulses on and off.
Navigation Buttons
View energizer / earth / fence zones to see zone performance.
Quickscan
Bargraph Gives fast visual indication of fence voltage.
Zone Indication Arrow
Highlights which energizer / earth / fence zone is being shown on the main display

Status Led

Green

| The energizer and fence are operating normally
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Red|

The energizer has detected a fault. Check the LCD screen to determine where the problem is.

Flashing Red

|

The energizer output voltage is low.

Quick scan **Bar graph**

The Quick scan bar graph gives quick visual indication of the energizer output voltage. Each bar illuminated represents approximately 1KV output.

Green Segments

| Your fence is performing well. No attention is required.
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Yellow Segments

|

Your fence is under some load but is still delivering an effective 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 condition this reading will be low, typically under 15 Amps. As the load on the fence increases the current will rise and output voltage will fall. The output current will typically change with fence conditions, 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
Output voltage is an indication of how effective the shock is on your fence. It is generally recommended to have 3KV or above on the fence at any time. If the output voltage is too low there will not be enough voltage to ‘break’ through the animals hide and deliver an effective shock.

Zone Indicators
The zone indicators show what zones are active 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.

Navigation Buttons
The navigation buttons allow you to view the performance of different 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 indication arrow( Icon ).

Standby Button
Pressing the standby button turns the energizer pulses on or off.

Settings Buttons
The settings buttons allow you to adjust the alarm levels and output voltage of the energizer. Pressing the setup button ( ) turns off the energizer pulses and enters setup mode. If no further buttons are pressed within 10 seconds the energizer automatically exits setup mode and starts pulsing as normal.

Other Icons

The controller may occasionally display other icons for your information.

Energizer over-temperature: The energizer has detected that its internal temperature is too high and has automatically slowed its pulse rate down. The energizer may shut down until the temperature has decreased.

Settings mode: The user has entered the controller setup mode.

Standby mode: The energizer has been placed into standby and has stopped pulsing. Press the standby button to resume normal operation.

Using The Energizer Controller

Energizer Output and Alarms
The energizer output is the default screen display mode. The zone indicator arrow is highlighting the energizer zone ( ) and the energizer output voltage is 7.3KV in this case.

The quick scan bar graph display is also indicating an output voltage of over 7KV.

Controller showing the energizer operating normally

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

Controller showing the energizer in output alarm

Current Alarm
The factory default setting is current alarm disabled (shown by –). To improve your ability to find faults before your fence becomes ineffective (voltage too low), Gallagher recommend setting the current alarm 10A above normal operation. 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 flash and the status LED will flash red.

Controller showing the energizer in current alarm

Adjusting / Turning Off Alarms

Press the setup button ( ).
Press the navigation buttons (< or >) to move the zone indication arrow ( ) over the desired zone, which will flash when selected.
Press (- or +) to adjust the zone alarm level.
To disable an alarm press (-) until the display shows (- -).
To exit, press the setup button ( ) or wait 10 seconds.

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

Quick Reference

Display

|

Description

|

Solution

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| Normal active zone| Record zone current and voltage as a reference.
| Flashing zone. Current alarm| Current is too high. Reduce the loading on your fence by fixing faults or increase the current alarm level.
**| Reverse icon.
Voltage alarm| Voltage is too low and may not be an effective deterrent. Immediately find the fault on the fence.

**| Flashing reverse icon. Current and Voltage Alarm| The voltage is too low and may not be an effective deterrent. The current is above the alarm limit representing 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 operating well and store the card by the energizer. This will greatly assist with fault finding.

Earth System Voltage and Alarm
View the earth system performance by pressing the navigation buttons (< or >) while the energizer is operating until the zone indication arrow ( Icon ) is highlighting 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 flash 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 Adjusting / Turning Off Alarms to adjust or turn off the earth system alarm.

HANDY HINT

Testing the earth system

Turn the energizer off. At least 40m (130ft) along the fence line drive a steel stake into damp soil and connect it to the fence wire.
Turn the energizer on and wait 30 seconds. Check the earth system voltage using the navigation keys. The earth voltage should be 0.2 – 0.3KV or less. Ifit is higher add earth stakes until 0.2-0.3KV is achieved. In dry conditions 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 navigation buttons (< or >) until the zone indication arrow is highlighting the desired fence zone (1–6). The fence zones voltage, current and alarm information is displayed in the same way as the Energizer output information. See Energizer Output and Alarms section. To adjust or turn off the fence zone alarms, see Adjusting/Turning Off Alarms section.

Low Battery
When viewing a zone, if the battery icon is displayed, then the zone device needs a battery replacement.

Controller showing zone 2 with a low battery

Adjusting the energizer output voltage

Press the setup button ( ) to enter setup mode and use the navigation buttons (< or >) to highlight the quick scan bar graph display (it will start flashing).
Press (+ or -) to adjust the output voltage up or down. The output voltage can be adjusted from 4.5KV to 8KV. The factory default setting is 8KV.
To exit the setup mode wait 10 seconds or press the setup button ( ).

Controller showing the output voltage being adjusted

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 indicating that 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 location 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 connection, the Alarm System has input terminals to connect to the end of a section of fence and a reference earth peg, enabling that section of fence to be monitored for security breeches. 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 auto dialer.

To purchase any of the accessories listed, see your local Gallagher dealer

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

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Causes

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Solution

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Energizer has started to run slowly
| The internal temperature of the energizer is too high| Mount the energizer in a cool area, out of direct sun and with adequate ventilation.
Displaying Error 11| Mains voltage is too high| Have your power supply checked by a professional electrician.
Displaying Error 12| Mains voltage is too low| Have your power supply checked by a professional electrician.
Displaying Error 14 – 19| Internal energizer fault| Turn energizer off for 30 seconds then turn 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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WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

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DISCLAIMER

DISCLAIMER: Whilst every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, neither Gallagher Group Limited nor any employee of the company shall be liable on any ground whatsoever to any party in respect of decisions or actions they may make as a result of using this information.
In accordance with the Gallagher policy of continuing development, design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Developed and manufactured by Gallagher Group Limited, and ISO 9001 2015 Certified Supplier.