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Strainrite Fault Finder Manual

The strainrite fault finder measures the electrical condition of an electric fence.
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  • Page 2: Technical Specifications

    1 Introduction The STRAINRITE Fault Finder measures the electrical condition of an electric fence. Holding the meter against the fence wire, the meter will turn on automatically when it detects a fence voltage. The fence voltage, current and the direction of a possible fence fault will be displayed on the LCD. The meter will automatically turn off after a few seconds when not in use.
  • Page 3 3 Warnings 1. This product 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 product by a person responsible for their safety. 2.

  • Page 4: Screen Layout

    4 Screen Layout...

  • Page 5: Operation

    5 Operation Holding the meter • Grip the fence meter tightly in your hand, taking care not to grip too close to the electric fence wire, contact strip or LCD screen. • This meter makes use of capacitive coupling between the user, meter and earth and therefore, a firm grip with sufficient skin contact will ensure a more accurate reading.

  • Page 6: Taking A Measurement

    • If there is a voltage pulse in excess of 150V present on the wire, the Fault Finder will turn on automatically and display the fence voltage, current and if present, the direction of a possible fault (see screen layout in section 5).
  • Page 7 If the current in the fence wire is less than 2A, no fault direction arrows will be shown. • If the Fault Finder does not detect an energizer pulse for 10 seconds, the meter will automatically switch off. • Measurements taken in close proximity (less than 1m) to the energizer may not be accurate.

  • Page 8: Battery Replacement

    Battery Replacement • If the battery symbol is displayed along with the measurements, the batteries will need replacement soon. • If only the battery symbol is displayed, the batteries need to be replaced before any measurements can be made. • The batteries (2 x AAA 1.5V) can be replaced by loosening the 6 screws at the back (leave the screws on the belt clip) and opening the meter.

  • Page 9: Finding A Fault

    Strainrite recommend establishing what your normal fence readings are, free of faults or abnormal loads as the base reading to determine the variable between...
  • Page 10 Open-circuit Fault • Start as close as possible to where the lead-out wire from the energizer connects to the electric fence and take a measurement on the live wire. • Take a measurement at regular intervals along the fence, while moving away from the energizer.
  • Page 11 The image depicts the electric fence wire only and posts for visual purposes.
  • Page 12 Improve your fence with high-performance insulators Strainrite’s premium range of Joule Shield™ Insulators. Featuring a multi-shield design. This allows for a greater surface area and shielding for minimised power leakage over standard single shield insulators UP TO 100% GREATER INSULATION THAN OTHER TESTED INSULATORS Heavy duty claws for coping with maximum wire loads.
  • Page 13 Improve your Fence Agri Energizer Range Strainrite’s Agri energizers aim to provide you with the best solutions to meet and exceed your requirements. With features such as Adaptive Power Technology and eco-minded solutions such as the LiFe battery. * Not available on all models.
  • Page 14 Lightning Inhibitor & Diverter Designed to operate in areas of high lightning-strike • rates Stainless steel parts • UV stabilised housing • • Inhibits lightning to energizer Diverts lightning to earth • Easy Installation • Mounts to flat and curved surfaces •...
  • Page 15 7 Guarantee The STRAINRITE Fault Finder, manufactured by NEMTEK, is guaranteed for a period of one year from date of sale against defects due to faulty workmanship or materials. NEMTEK will, at its discretion, either repair or replace a product that proves to be defective.
  • Page 16 STRAINRITE Contact Details STRAINRITE HEAD OFFICE 81 Montgomery Crescent Clouston Park Upper Hutt 5018 New Zealand For more information and instructional product videos visit www.strainrite.co.nz Rev A, 2021/08/07 Manufactured in South Africa...

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