HORIZONT AS120 Electric Fence Controller Instruction Manual

HORIZONT AS120 Electric Fence Controller

Specifications:

• Product Name: Electric Fencer – ranger AS120 & ranger AS180
• Type: 10986 (ranger AS120), 10987 (ranger AS180)
• Power Source: 12V rechargeable battery or 230V mains adapter
• Usage: For electric fence control

Product Usage Instructions

Commissioning with 12V Rechargeable Battery:

1. Only use rechargeable 12V lead batteries.
2. Rechargeable batteries with ventilation should only be recharged in well-ventilated rooms.
3. When charging with a charger not listed in the instructions, remove the battery from the device.
4. Store and charge the battery at normal room temperature before and after use and during longer storage periods (every 2 months).
5. Recharge the battery by the latest when it has discharged to 80% capacity.

Charging Instructions:
Operate the device with the recommended mains adapter or charge the battery with the optional solar module or 230V mains adapter.
End the charging process when the green light of the battery indicator lights up. Avoid overcharging the battery.

FAQ:

1. Q: How do I know when to recharge the battery?
   A: The rechargeable battery indicator will show different colors based on the remaining capacity: green (40-100%), red/green flashing (20-40%), red flashing (0-20%). Recharge immediately when the indicator shows red.

2. Q: Can I use any charger to recharge the battery?
   A: Only use chargers listed in the instructions and ensure proper ventilation when recharging. Remove the battery from the device if using an unlisted charger directly connected to the battery.

Operating instruction for electric fence controller ranger AS120 & ranger AS180
in connection with safety hints SECURA ANIMAL or SECURA SECURITY(www.horizont.com/securaanimal or www.horizont.com/securasecurity)

Energizer has to be turned OFF before any intervention!

ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTION:
Set the device up in as moist a location as possible. The supplied U earthing rod/set-up post 14498 or the optional 1m earthing rod (longitudinal rod) 14041-1 must be driven as deeply as possible into the ground in a damp area and connected with a high voltage-resistant connecting cable (e.g. 90150) with the black earth terminal ( ) of the device (PG. 34/FIG.7). Connect the high voltage-resistant fence cable (e.g. 90676U) to the red terminal with the lightning symbol ( ). The device is only protected against moisture if it is properly assembled. Place the device on the U earthing rod and do not operate it while it is lying on the ground. Set the device up in a non fire-hazard location.

COMMISSIONING:
Switch the device on with the push-button switch (PG.35/ 1 ) – after a few seconds an LED lights up in the same rhythm as the impulses. The device transmits impulses to the fence. If the LED does not light, the 12 volt rechargeable battery is spent. It could also be a defect in the device or at the 230 volt mains adapter.
The incorporated current saving circuit is self-regulating and consumes less energy with a well insulated fence.

COMMISSIONING WITH 12 RECHERGABLE BATTERY (PG. 32/FIG.3,4 & PG. 33/FIG.6)

Only use rechargeable 12 V lead batteries; rechargeable batteries with ventilation should only be recharged in well-ventilated rooms. When charging with a charger that is not listed in these instructions and is connected directly to the 12 V lead battery, you must remove the rechargeable battery from the device. The rechargeable battery should be stored and charged at normal room temperature before and after every use as well as during longer periods of storage in the house (every 2 months).
The rechargeable battery must be recharged by the latest when it has discharged 80 % (only 20 % charge capacity left) to prevent complete discharge.

The rechargeable battery indicator (PG.34/FIG.2a / 1 ) glows:

Please note that the values can fluctuate depending on the temperature (capacity ) and measurement deviations (voltage). For solar module operation, check the rechargeable battery indicator only at dawn (without sunlight).
You can operate the device with the recommended optionally available mains adapter, or charge the rechargeable battery with the optional solar module in the sun or alternatively with the 230 V mains adapter. End the charging process as soon as the green light of the battery indicator lights up.
Avoid overcharging the rechargeable battery!

COMMISSIONING 230 V WITH MAINS ADAPTER
(PG.32/FIG. 4 & FIG.5):
To operate on the 230 V mains, use only the mains adapter 47PSU0010EU/UK as specified on the intermediate plate in the device! After a few seconds you will hear a steady ticking indicating the device is in operation. The fence voltage indicator (PG.31/FIG.2a/ 1 ) lights up in the same rhythm as the electrical impulses. With the mains adapter it is easy to charge a connected 12 V rechargeable battery in parallel operation. If the 230 V supply fails, the device is supplied from the rechargeable battery.
Disconnect the 9 V dry battery when operating with the mains adapter. Solar operation is not possible when operating with a mains adapter.

COMMISSIONING WITH OPTIONAL SOLAR PANEL (20 W / 30W)
(PG. 34/FIG.7 & PG. 35/FIG.8):
The device has an incorporated solar charge regulator (when the device is switched on). Operation with the solar panel means you cannot operate it with a mains adapter.

WARNING:
Do not leave the switched off pasture fence device in the sun with a rechargeable battery and a solar panel for a longer period. Why? Because it could damage the rechargeable battery.

OPERATING PRINCIPLE

The solar panel produces electricity as soon as it is exposed to usable sunlight. The pasture fence device requires consistent electricity – by day as well as by night. The electricity generated in this way by the panel is stored in a rechargeable 12 V battery, which means the device can operate without sunlight or can be supplied directly by a 9 V battery. The solar panel may not always have a sufficiently large output to completely recharge the battery – especially during the dark, grey and foggy months (e.g. October to February).
For temperatures around 0 degrees Celsius or below, we recommend using a large 9 V alkaline battery instead of a 12 V rechargeable battery in any case.
The device is operated primarily from the solar panel. If the solar panel does not have sufficient output, the device switches automatically to the connected 9 volt battery or to the 12 volt rechargeable battery.

OPTIMAL SOLAR ALIGNMENT AND SETTING

The correct placement of the pasture fence device and the solar panel is crucial for the best possible operation of the device.

POSITION THE PASTURE FENCE DEVICE SO THAT THE PANEL POINTS SOUTH.
This position provides the panel with the maximum amount of sunlight even during the less bright winter days. When placing the device, consider the position of the sun throughout the day and avoid a location which could cover the device with shade from trees, bushes or high grass.

DETERMINE THE CORRECT ANGLE OF INCLINATION FOR THE SOLAR PANEL.
The position of the sun over the horizon changes during the year’s seasons. As a general recommendation, an angle of 50 degrees is optimal for long-term use in most parts of Europe. Still, the capability of the solar panel to recharge the battery can be optimised by adjusting the angle, depending on the season (see figure below). The steeper the angle of inclination, the greater the cleaning effect during rain or snow.

During the winter (with the exception of southern Europe), there may not be enough sun hours to completely charge the battery. Charge the battery externally as soon as the battery indicator flashes green/red or red, or alternatively use a large, alkaline 9 V battery with 170–200 Ah, which is also recommended for temperatures around or below freezing.

REMOVE DEPOSITS AND DIRT FROM THE SOLAR PANEL AT REGULAR INTERVALS.
(specifically along gravel paths), leaves and snow, since these can reduce the performance of the module for recharging the rechargeable battery.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING SOLAR MODULES

• Check the electrical connections before cleaning. Defective connections can cause short circuits.
• The modules should be cleaned before they reach working temperature, i.e. early in the morning. In addition they should only be cleaned with water at ambient temperature in order to avoid thermal stresses.
• Do not clean the modules if they are too hot and/or exposed to strong sunlight. The shock of cold water on a hot module can damage solar cells.

CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

• Make sure that the water used is free of particles and foreign bodies that could damage the module surface.
• Ensure that the glass surface is not scratched or damaged or that any foreign bodies are applied to it.
• The use of pressure or steam cleaners, acetone, high-pressure cleaners, knives, blades and metal-containing sponges is not permitted for modules and will invalidate the manufacturer‘s warranty.
• Avoid exerting pressure on the module surface when drying.

SERVICE:
Repair is only to be made by qualified service personnel. Only by the manufacturer commanded replacement parts must be used.
Subject to technical alterations !

Spare parts

Fig. 3 / Fig. 4
For battery recharger use only 47PSU0010EU/UK ****

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

Fig. 6

Fig. 7
ranger AS120 and ranger AS180 for soft soils (5a + 6a for hard soils)
5 + 5a: Included (step-in) U-Spike Ground Stake (combination Ground Rod and support stand).
6 + 6a: Position the energizer so that the optional solar panel faces due south. Rotate optional panel as shown page 6.
7b: Attach the included high voltage resistant fence cable 90676U and connecting cable 901502 or others or in the length you need: underground cables 15321, 14040 or 15965.

OPTIMAL SOLAR ORIENTATION AND PLACEMENT

TECHNICAL DATA

CEE:
MAX. FENCE LINE LENGTH

SUBJECT TO TECHNICAL ALTERATIONS!

EU Declaration of Conformity

Wir
horizont group gmbh Homberger Weg 4-6, D-34497 Korbach

Electric fencing units

• ranger AS120 Type 10986
• ranger AS180 Type 10987

to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following European Directives :

2001/95/EG/EC/CE
(General Product Safety Directive)

2014/30/EU/
UE 2011/65/EU/UE
(EMV Richtlinie) (EMC Directive) (directive CEM)
(Directive on the Restriction of Hazardous Substances in electonic equipment)

2012/19/EU/UE
(WEEE – Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment)

The products assessment concerning the “General product safety directive” is based on the following standards:
EN 60335-1:2012 + AC:2014
EN 60335-2-76:2005 + A1:2006 + A11:2008 + A12:2010 + A2:2015

The products assessment concerning Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC Directive) is based on the following standards:
EN 55014-1:2006 + A1:2009 + A2:2011
EN 55014-2:2015

The products assessment concerning the “Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment” is based on the following standards:

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