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- Page 1 MBXL ENERGIZER MANUAL ELECTRIC FENCE ENERGIZER WIFI REMOTE APP ENABLED POWERFUL YET SAFE* PLUG N PLAY - EASY SETUP...
- Page 2 MBXL Models and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
- Page 3 MBXL ENERGIZER MANUAL Troubleshooting Energizer Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Moisture and Ants .
- Page 4 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your choice of a MBXL Energizer . In choosing to purchase a MBXL product you have opted for the highest quality in electric fencing . Please read this manual entirely before installing or operating your new energizer .
- Page 5 MBXL ENERGIZER MANUAL IMPORTANT NOTES 2 .1 ELECTRIC FENCES 1 . Electric fences are not toys; do not let children play with them . 2 . Electric fences should only be installed with regard to the relevant standards and work place health and safety requirements .
- Page 6 2 .3 POWER SUPPLY OPTIONS The MBXL electric fence energizers can be powered from a number of power sources . a . 12V external battery (not supplied) b . 12V external battery with solar panel (not supplied) c . 110/240Vac via power pack (supplied with MB models only) 2 .4...
- Page 7 MBXL ENERGIZER MANUAL MBXL MODELS AND FEATURES 3 .1 FEATURES MB12 MB16 Mains powered • • • Battery powered • • • Digital control • • • “Smooth” wave shape • • • Power on demand • • • LCD showing kV and Stored Energy •...
- Page 8 MB12 MB16 Energy Output 12 J 16 J Power consumption at 12.5Vdc 0.9 A 1.25 A 1.6 A *Warranty 3 Years 3 Years 3 Years Power adapter included (24Vdc) • • • Battery leads included • • • Audible alarm •...
- Page 9 MBXL ENERGIZER MANUAL • Battery life maximization works by slowing the frequency of high voltage pulses just before the battery dies to keep the energizer going for as long as possible without damaging the battery . • The over discharge battery protection will stop the energizer when the battery is flat and flash the status LED twice each second .
- Page 10 3 .2 SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Model Output Stored Power ~12V *Solar Panel Size for Minimum *Solar Peak Voltage Energy drain Expected Sun Hours Per Day Battery Output 3hrs 4hrs 5hrs >6hrs MB1 .5 8 .2kV 2 . 1 J 12Vdc^ 165mA 26Ah 1 .5J MB3 .0...
- Page 11 3 .3 VIRTUAL KEYPAD To connect to the VKP, scan for Wi-Fi networks within 15 meters of the MBxL energizer . Connect to the “IPE_xxxxxx” where “xxxxxx” is the serial number (found on the back of the device) . For example “IPE_500123” .
- Page 12 Virtual Keypad (VKP) - Home Screen Displays the fence Feed 10.5 kV Turn on the energizer voltage in kV Displays the stored Energy energy in joules Disarm Turn off the energizer Displays triggered Alarm alarms Clear Clear alarms/warnings Warnings Displays warnings Displays hardware Error Mute...
- Page 13 MBXL ENERGIZER MANUAL Virtual Keypad (VKP) - Device Settings Device Settings Fence Voltage Target voltage for energizer output Max Joules Joules Limit the energizer’s maximum stored Joules Pulse Time Time between fence pulses The Alarm settings are for the Energizer and Cloud Router.
- Page 14 Virtual Keypad (VKP) - Wi-Fi Settings 2.4GHz NETWORK ONLY . This Wi-Fi module is only compatible with 2 .4GHz networks . Hint: If you have a dual band Wi-Fi network, please disable 5GHz or create a 2 .4GHz only Wi-Fi Settings separate network .
- Page 15 MBXL ENERGIZER MANUAL 3 .4 FENCE LINE COMMUNICATIONS (FLC) 3 .4 .1 What is FLC? FLC is a proprietary protocol designed and developed by Pakton Technologies . This protocol allows communication between enabled devices on the same electric fence system .
- Page 16 Strainrite has everything you need to get your fence operational . from lead out and underground cable, insulators, insulated wire strainers and earth stakes . Visit www .strainrite .co .nz to see the full range or contact us page . Page 16...
- Page 17 MBXL ENERGIZER MANUAL NOTES Page 17...
- Page 18 MBXL MODELS AND FEATURES On/Off switch Model number panel Status indicates fence Liquid Crystal Display overload or internal energizer fault (red LED) Registers KV / JOULES & Main or Battery Input 12 volt battery clips Energizer On and OK RED = positive...
- Page 19 MBXL ENERGIZER MANUAL FENCE CONNECTORS High Power fence Low Power fence Ground/Earth return connection terminal connection terminal connection terminal (To Fence) (To Fence) Full Voltage Operation 1. The Green Earth Terminal (Right) should be connected to suitable electric fence earth spikes.
- Page 20 4 .2 POWER BUTTON • If the energizer is off, push the power button to turn it on . • If the beeper is giving an audible warning, push the power button to silence the beeper for 10 minutes . •...
- Page 21 MBXL ENERGIZER MANUAL Status Symbols (model dependent): Wi-Fi Connection and Strength Battery with full bars Fully Charged Bluetooth (NOT USED) Charging from solar (NOT USED) Battery with no bars Low Battery Mains power input active Display is showing a full battery &...
- Page 22 INSTALLATION 5 .1 MOUNTING THE ENERGIZER If possible keep the energizer in a cool and dry environment (either indoors or at least well covered) to maximise reliability . When mounting it there are a number of options . To deter any water ingress, keep the energizer upright when located outdoors .
- Page 23 MBXL ENERGIZER MANUAL 5 .4 CONNECTING TO POWER 1. Battery Power Source: Attach the energizer to the battery and connect the red clip to the positive battery terminal and the black clip to the nega- tive battery terminal . For battery choice see the specification table .
- Page 24 OPERATION 6 .1 ELECTRIC FENCES Electric fence energizers work by discharging a short, safe, high voltage pulse onto the fence wires . The animal will not be harmed by a pulse, but it will re- member to avoid contact with the energized fence in future . The high voltage is discharged from the red positive fence terminal of the energizer and this is connected to the live wires, or fence tape, of the fence to make them “live”...
- Page 25 MBXL ENERGIZER MANUAL In very dry conditions, i . e . sandy soil, it is recommended that a dedicated earth wire be added to the fence line which in turn should be connected to the energizer earth and the ground/earth spikes For best results place the energizer in the middle of long lines of fence .
- Page 26 ELECTRIC FENCES The Earth Return (also called Ground Return) configuration is the most common method for electric fences, particularly smaller fence applications like “strip grazing”, due to its lower cost and ease of setting up. The fence live wire(s) are electrified and rely on the dirt to complete the circuit back to the energizer Earth terminal when an animal touches the fence.
- Page 27 MBXL ENERGIZER MANUAL FENCE RETURN SYSTEM The Fence Return configuration for electric fences is used where the soil could be too dry to complete the circuit, or the animals are likely to try to force their way through between the fence wires. In this system earth wire(s) are also run along the fence with the live wire(s) to provide a low resistance path for the current to return to the energizer.
- Page 28 6 .5 BI-POLAR SYSTEM A Bi-Polar fence is a combination of both the earth return system and the fence return system . The benefits are that 1 . If either the positive OR negative fence wires are loaded with a fault and have a low voltage, the other wire will not be affected by the fault and still have good voltage on it .
- Page 29 MBXL ENERGIZER MANUAL 6 .7 SEMI-PERMANENT AND PERMANENT FENCES Steel posts are the quickest and easiest way to set up a fence, but timber and fiberglass posts can also be used . Make sure that the wires are tight enough that there is no sagging .
- Page 30 7 .3 FLAT BATTERIES The MBXL series of energizers require a battery that is in good condition to run correctly . The energizer will protect the battery by slowing down and eventually stopping altogether as the battery charge is depleted . For best results, check on the energizer at regular intervals .
- Page 31 7 .4 ERRORS AND ERROR CODES The MBXL energizer may stop and display error codes . The error codes are displayed in two places . The first of these is on the Status (red) LED, where it will flash rapidly a number of times .
- Page 32 For errors 3 and 5 the energizer will try and recover these three errors which are classed as severe errors. This automatic recover process will occur at 7 minute intervals. Error 4 is classed as a fatal error. The energizer will not attempt to automatically restart due to safety concerns.
- Page 33 MBXL ENERGIZER MANUAL COMMON FENCE PROBLEMS The most common problem with electric fences is low voltage on the live wires caused by • Insufficient ‘earth’ • Shorts on the fence For tips on fence construction please see an Electric Fencing Manual.
- Page 34 AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS REQUIREMENTS - AS60335.2.76 Instructions for installation and connection of electric fences in Australia, as required under AS60335.2.76 This material is copyright of the International Electrical Commission (IEC). DEFINITIONS Connecting lead an electric conductor, used to connect the energiser to the electric fence or the earth electrode Electric animal fence an electric fence used to contain animals within or exclude...
- Page 35 MBXL ENERGIZER MANUAL 5.1 The size of the warning sign shall be at least 100 mm x 200 mm. 5.2 The background colour of both sides of the warning sign shall be yellow. The inscription on the sign shall be black and shall be either: a.
- Page 36 10. Connecting leads and electric animal fence wires shall not cross above overhead power or communication lines. 11. Crossings with overhead power lines shall be avoided wherever possible. 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.
- Page 37 MBXL ENERGIZER MANUAL PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC ANIMAL FENCES IN AUSTRALIA 1. A distance of at least 10 m shall be maintained between the energiser earth electrode and any other earthing system connected parts such as the power supply system protective earth or the telecommunication system earth.
- Page 38 Whilst every effort has been made to check that the information contained in this manual is accurate,Strainrite Fencing Systems will not be liable to loss or damage resulting from construction, operation or failure of any installation or system.
- Page 39 MBXL ENERGIZER MANUAL NOTES Page 39...
- Page 40 ELECTRIC FENCE ENERGIZER WIFI REMOTE APP ENABLED POWERFUL YET SAFE* PLUG N PLAY - EASY SETUP SPK00273...
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