| Energizer - General |
Fencer,
charger, energizer,
controller, power unit, shocker. |
An
electronic 'ticking box' for electrifying fences. |
| Energizer - Mains Powered |
110V
or 240V, plug-in, hydro |
An
Energizer which is powered from a mains supply. |
| Energizer - Battery Powered |
Battery
Box |
An
Energizer which is powered from a battery. |
| Earth, earthing |
Ground,
grounding |
An
electrical connection to ground, usually by the means of metal stakes driven into the
soil. |
| Earth stake |
Ground
rod, ground stake, earth bar |
Metal
stake driven into the ground for the Energizer. Several stakes are usually connected
together to form an earth system. |
| Earth Wire |
Ground
wire |
A
fence wire which is connected to an earth stake. |
| Live
Wire |
Hot Wire |
A fence wire
which has been electrified. |
| All-live electric fence |
All
hot |
An
electric fence configuration where only live wires are used between which the animal makes
contact. |
| Earth return system |
Hot/Ground
Return, Earth wire fence |
An
electric fence configuration where both live and earth wires are used. The animal makes
contact between the live wire and the earth wire. Generally used in exceptionally dry
areas. |
| Shorts, shorting |
Leaks,
leakage |
Loss
of energy through an alternative (and undesired) path from the live fence wires and the
ground or ground wires. |
| Digital Volt Meter |
Fence
Voltmeter |
A
meter for measuring the voltage on a electric fence. |
| The Real Measure of Energizer Performance |
| Stored Energy |
|
The
energy (measured in joules) held within the Energizer and discharged with each output
pulse. |
| Stored
Energy number system |
|
Energy
gives the best indication on the ability of the energizer to handle fence load and
maintain an effective shock.
e.g.
SmartPower MX5000
Stored energy: 48 Joules powers up to 2000 acres
SmartPower MX2500
Stored energy: 24 Joules powers up to 1000 acres |
| Voltage |
|
An
indication of Electrical Pressure |
| Current |
Amps |
An
indication of Electrical Flow |
| Pulse
Shape |
|
Gallagher
has developed a pulse which travels more effectively down the fence line. The shape and
length of the pulse ensures the best animal control. |
