GALLAGHER MBS100 Multi-Power Fence Energizer Instructions

MULTI-POWER
FENCE ENERGIZER
MBS100 MBS200
MBS400 MBS800
Instrucons

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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• WARNING – Disconnect battery from energizer before

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

• 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.

• 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 SOO ohms be connected between the energizer and the electric fence in this area.

• Suitable to use with external power supply. Use only the Gallagher safety isolating power
  supply unit provided with this energizer. Europe – G40121, G40101, North America – G40123, G40101, AUS/NZ – G40101, International –

• Do not use the energizer with non-rechargeable

• Refer servicing and replacement batteries to a Gallagher Authorised Service

• Check your local council for specific

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

• Well maintained electric fences kept clear of vegetation with high-quality insulation are extremely unlikely to cause In times of extreme fire risk, disconnect energizer.

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

• Do not connect two Energizers to the same earth

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

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

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

• The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without

• 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

• 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 an electrically non-conductive material or an isolated metal

• Barbed wire or razor wire shall not be electrified by an

• 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 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.

• Do not install an earth (ground) system for your electric fence within 10 m (33 ft) of any power, telecommunications, or another 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

• Connecting leads that are run underground shall be run in a conduit of insulating material or else insulated high voltage lead-out cable shall be 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 main supply wiring, communication cables, or data cables.

• Connecting leads and electric animal fence wires shall not cross above overhead power or communication

• Crossings with overhead power lines shall be avoided wherever 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 below.

Minimum clearances from power lines for electric animal fences

• 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

• In electric animal fences intended for deterring birds from roosting on buildings, no electric fence wire shall be connected to an earth stake. 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 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 is 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 Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) for permission to reproduce Information from its International Publication 60335-2-76 ed.2.2 (2013).  Annex BB-1.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.

OVERVIEW

1| Low Battery Indicator| Red Flashing| The battery needs maintenance.
See “Tips & Troubleshooting” (p. 17).
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2| Mode Selector Switch| – Battery check – OFF
– Solar and battery mode
– Battery only mode
– Mains power mode
3| Mounting hole| Post / Wall mounting hole
4| LED Bar Graph Indicator| Indicates fence performance with each fence pulse and battery health when in battery check mode.
5| Fence Terminal| Connects to fence
6| Earth Terminal| Connects to earth/ground stake
7| Padlock attachment|
8| Wire hooks| For hanging the energizer on a fence wire
9| Power connection| Connect 12V battery headset or external mains power adaptor.
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10| Steel post mount| Enables mounting on T-Post, Y Post, or similar

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1. Mount the Energizer
Mount the energizer on a post or wall, out of reach of children. Install in a place where there is no risk of the energizer incurring mechanical damage, and where there is no  risk of the leads being chewed by animals. If possible, install away from heavy electrical equipment e.g. pumps or other items that may cause electrical interference.

Permanent Installation

a) Drill a single hole using a 4mm (5/32”) diameter drill for timber walls, or a suitable wall plug for brick and concrete walls (Figure 1).
b) Fix the 32mm screw provided into the wall leaving the head of the screw 3mm (1/8”) out from the wall (Figure 2).
c) Place the energizer over and slide it down onto the mounting screw (Figure 3).
d) Secure energizer by fixing the 50mm screw into the wall through the hole in the handle (Figure 4).

Permanent Fence

1. Ground rods| 4. Warning sign| 7.  Joint clamps| 10. Earth Leadout (Green)
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2. Cut out switch| 5. Post insulator| 8. Strain post| 11. Live Leadout (Red)
3.  Strain insulator| 6. Wire tightener| 9. Line post

Portable Installation

Mount the energizer on a post, (Figure 6) or alternatively, hang the energizer directly onto a fence using the built-in wire hooks.

Portable Fence

Solar installation

Mount Energizer to the Gallagher solar bracket in a place where there is no risk of mechanical damage (complete installation instructions come with the Solar Bracket Kitset  G49521 and G49541).

Solar Powered

4. Energizer

CAUTION:

**** Do not install an energizer on the ground.
Never leave the energizer face down.

Step 2. Connect Earth and Fence

Permanent Installation
Connect the red and green energizer terminals to the fence and earth stake using a lead-out cable. Attach lead-out cable to the fence using a joint clamp (Figure 5).

Portable Installation

Using the headsets provided:
a) Connect energizer earth (green) terminal to the earth stake installed at least 3 ft (1 m) into the ground (Figure 7).
b) Connect the energizer fence (red) terminal to the fence.

Step 3. Connect the Power

• Ensure the energizer switch is set to OFF before connecting power.
• Ensure the fence is ready to operate.
  Battery
  Using the supplied battery lead set:
  a) Insert battery leads into the power socket of the energy) Connect the red lead to the (+) terminal of the battery,
  c) Connect the black lead to the (-) terminal of the battery.

Important: ONLY use a 12 V deep cycle lead-acid rechargeable battery.

Mains Power
Connect the energizer to mains power using the supplied mains power adaptor.
CAUTION: Energizer must be installed undercover when connected to mains power.

Solar
The energizer can be installed with solar panels and batteries as part of a solar installation (refer to Solar Kit instructions for full installation details).

UNDERSTANDING YOUR ENERGIZER

Using the Mode Selector Switch

| Mode| Description
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Battery Check| The battery charge level is displayed on the bar graph. Battery voltage will be displayed for approximately 10 seconds only to conserve battery. To recheck battery, switch off the energizer then switch back to battery check mode.
| OFF| Energizer is OFF. If you are not using the energizer for extended periods, disconnect the battery from the energizer.
| Solar| Smart battery management ensures the energizer operates continuously. If the battery voltage is low due to prolonged periods of low sunlight, the energizer will reduce stored energy and pulse rate to protect the battery from long term damage.
| Battery| Energizer operates at maximum energy and normal pulse rate until 40% of battery capacity remains. Suitable for users who require best energizer performance and are prepared to replace the battery when needed.
| Mains Power| Energizer operates at maximum energy and normal pulse rate. Suitable for indoor permanent installations where mains power is available.

Note: The energizer stops pulsing if the battery drops below 10% to protect the battery from permanent damage. The energizer will turn on again automatically if the battery  voltage increases again (for example if a solar panel is connected and starts recharging the battery).

Bar Graph

The output voltage and battery health bar chart provide convenient feedback on the performance of your energizer system.

Output Voltage

but needs attention.
Red| Fence is under heavy load and requires maintenance.

Battery Check Mode

Battery check mode displays the battery condition over the past few days.

Low Battery Warning

The low battery warning LED will flash red in any switch position (except OFF) to indicate the battery has less than 40% charge remaining.

IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION

Battery Type| Use 12V deep cycle lead acid batteries. Batteries of the same type and manufacture can be connected in parallel to increase capacity.
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Battery Replacement| Switch energizer OFF. Disconnect energizer from the battery. Replace with fully charged battery for best performance.
Battery Charging| Batteries must be in a well ventilated area while charging. Charge batteries before storage.
Battery Storage| Store batteries in a dry place between 0 deg C and 30 deg C.
Do not leave batteries below 50% charge (12 V) for a prolonged period of time.
Disposing Batteries| All lead acid batteries must be disposed of safely according to local regulations. Use suitable protective clothing and containers for any leaking batteries.

FCC APPROVALS AND STANDARDS

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 instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this  equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

TIPS & TROUBLESHOOTING

• Turn off energizer before handling fence or battery connections.
• Install solar energizers on a post above the ground.

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 sunlight and with adequate ventilation.
Low battery capacity| Check battery voltage using the battery check mode. Replace with fully charged battery or ensure solar panel is getting enough sun to allow batteries to charge.
Energizer does not operate| Battery has less than 10% capacity remaining| Replace with fully charged battery or ensure solar panel is getting enough sun to allow batteries to charge.
Energizer is Off| Check power source is connected. Ensure mode selector switch is ON.
Faulty energizer| Have energizer repaired.
Electric fence voltage is below 3000V or your stock are escaping| Faulty energizer| Disconnect energizer from fence and earth. Measure across the fence and earth terminals using a Gallagher fence volt meter. If the voltage is less than 5000v, have energizer repaired.
Inadequate earthing| Improve the earth system by adding more galvanised earth stakes to the earth system until the earth voltage is 200V or below.
| Loose connections| Check the electrical connections are secure e.g. from the fence to the red terminal, from the earth system to the green terminal, at gates etc.
Symptom| Problem| Solution
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| Short on the fence line| Check the voltage on the fence every 33m  (100ft) using  Gallagher Fault Finder. The closer to a fault, the lower the  voltage reading will be. Become aware of things that cause aults and always be on the lookout for: stray pieces  of wire  on the fence, heavy vegetation growth, cracked or broken  insulators, broken wires.

WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

This symbol on the product indicates that this product, packaging and with special care of the battery must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is your responsibility  to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and  recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city recycling office or the dealer from whom  you purchased the product.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

| MBS100**| MBS200| MBS400| MBS800
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Battery Type| 12 V| 12 V| 12 V| 12 V
Battery Performance| 18 days| 12 days| 9 days| 5 days
Peak Current| 285 mA| 310 mA| 900 mA| 1000 mA
Average Current| 118 mA| 176 mA| 195 mA| 331 mA
Output Voltage (no load)| 8.1 kV| 9.0 kV| 9.1 kV| 9.2 kV
Stored Energy| 1.25 J| 2J| 4J| 81
(USA, NZ, AUS)
7.55 J (Europe)
Output Energy| 0.97 J| 1.5 J| 3.0 J| 5.9 J
(USA, NZ, AUS)
4.71 (Europe)
Dimensions: HxWxD| 221mm x 203mm x 107mm| 280mm x 260mm x 140mm
Weight| 1.31 kg| 2.6 kg| 2.9 kg
IP Rating| IPX4
Mains Adaptor|

Input: 110-240 Vac, Output 15 V 0.8A, 12W
Europe – G40121, G40101
North America – G40123, G40101
AUS/NZ – G40101
International – G40132

Compliance| | APAVE
10691436-
001-1/A| APAVE
10691438-
001-1/A| APAVE
10691438-
001-1/B

*based on a fully charged 100 Ah battery.
**MBS100 Not available in Europe or North America.

DISCLAIMER Whilst every eff ort 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 ac ons they may make as a result of using this informa on. In accordance with the Gallagher policy of con nuing development,  design and specifi ca ons are subject to change without no ce.
Developed and manufactured by Gallagher Group Limited, an ISO 9001:2000 Cer fi ed Supplier .

PUBLISHED BY
Gallagher Group Limited
Kahikatea Drive, Private Bag 3026
Hamilton, New Zealand
www.gallagher.com
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