Frequently Asked Questions/Troubleshooting - Tru-Test speedrite Delta 1B Instruction Manual

energizers. This spacing may be less where conductors
or connecting leads are covered by insulating sleeving,
or consist of insulated cables rated to at least 10 kV.
This requirement need not apply where the separately
energized conductors are separated by a physical
barrier that does not have any openings greater than
50 mm (2").
A vertical separation of not less than 2 m (6'6") shall
be maintained between pulsed conductors fed from
separate energizers.
Electric security fences shall be identified by
prominently placed warning signs.
The warning signs shall be legible from the secure
area and the public access area.
Each side of the electric security fence shall have at
least one warning sign.
Warning signs shall be placed:
at each gate
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at each access point
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at intervals not exceeding 10 m (33')
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adjacent to each sign relating to chemical
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hazards for the information of the emergency
services
Any part of an electric security fence that is installed
along a public road or pathway shall be identified at
frequent intervals by warning signs securely fastened
to the fence posts or firmly clamped to the fence
wires.
The size of the warning sign shall be at least
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100×200 mm (4x8").
The background colour of both sides of the
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warning sign shall be yellow. The inscription on
the sign shall be black and shall be either:
or the substance of "CAUTION: Electric security
fence".
The inscription shall be indelible, inscribed on
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both sides of the warning sign and have a height
of at least 25 mm (1").
Ensure that all mains operated, ancillary equipment
connected to the electric security fence circuit
provides a degree of isolation between the fence
circuit and the supply mains equivalent to that
provided by the energizer.
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Mains supply wiring shall not be installed in the same
conduit as signalling leads associated with the electric
security fence installation.
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.
Frequently Asked
Questions/Troubleshooting
What voltage is required to control animals?
4 kV is widely accepted as the recommended
minimum voltage to control animals. However, you
also require a well constructed fence system to ensure
that animals cannot push through electrified wires.
The fence voltage is below 4 kV. How do I increase the
voltage?
Check the energizer. Ensure that the energizer is not
set to operate at half power. Disconnect the
energizer from the fence and earth system. Measure
the voltage across the energizer terminals with a
Speedrite Fault Finder, DVM or Lite Tester. If the
voltage is less than 6 kV, request your Speedrite
service agent to check the energizer.
Check the energizer earthing. Use the procedure
described in Installing and testing an earth system on
page 8.
Check your fence system for faults. The most
common source of low voltage is faults on the fence
line.
If the fence, earth and energizer are in good condition
and the voltage is still below 4 kV, talk to your
Speedrite distributor. They will help you identify
whether recent extensions to your fence, a poor fence
layout, or soil conditions may be causing inadequate
voltage.
How do I locate faults?
The recommended tool for locating faults is the
Speedrite Fault Finder. This combined voltage and
current meter allows you to rapidly locate sources of
current leakage. Alternatively, use a Speedrite DVM or
Lite Tester. Use cut-out switches to turn off the power