Stafix M 0.5, M 1.0, M 2.5 User Manual
Contents
Electric fencing and your Stafix energiser.................................. 1
Installation.............................................................................................................. 2
Operation................................................................................................................ 2
Building a permanent electric fence................................................ 2
Temporary electric fencing...................................................................... 5
Safety considerations................................................................................... 5
Frequently asked questions/Troubleshooting......................... 7
Servicing.................................................................................................................. 7
Product specifications ................................................................................. 8
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Electric fencing and your Stafix energiser
Congratulations on your purchase of a Stafix
mains/line energiser. This product has been
constructed using the latest technology and
construction techniques. It has been engineered to
give superior performance and many years of service.
It is important to read these instructions carefully and
thoroughly. They contain important safety information
and will assist you in ensuring that your electric
fencing system gives maximum performance and
reliability.
Note:
- This product has been designed for use with
electric animal fences.
- Keep this manual in a handy location.
Warning!
- USA and Canada - To reduce the risk of electric
shock, the energiser has a polarised plug (one
blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a
polarised outlet one way. If the plug does not fit
fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not
fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the
proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
- Switch the energiser off before installation or
performing any work on the fence.
- Read all the safety considerations carefully. See
Safety Considerations
on page 5.
- Check your installation to ensure that it complies
with all local safety regulations.
- The energizer must be located in a shelter, and the
cable must not be handled when the temperature is
below 5 °C.
- Do not connect simultaneously to a fence and to
any other device such as a cattle trainer or a poultry
trainer. Otherwise, lightning striking your fence will
be conducted to all other devices.
Symbols that may be on your
energiser
To reduce the risk of electric shock, the
energiser should be opened or repaired only
by qualified Stafix-appointed personnel.
Read full instructions before use.
Indicates that the energiser is of a doubleinsulated construction.
How does an electric fence work?
An electric fence system comprises an energiser and
an insulated fence. The energiser puts very short
pulses of electricity onto the fence line. These pulses
have a high voltage, but are of very short duration
(less than 3/10,000ths of a second). However, a
shock from an electric fence pulse is very
uncomfortable and animals quickly learn to respect
electric fences. An electric fence is not only a
physical barrier, but is also a strong psychological
barrier.
What are the benefits of an electric
fence?
An electric fence has many benefits over conventional
fencing:
Requires less labour and material to construct
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than conventional fencing.
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Flexibility to change or add paddocks when
required. The use of strip grazing techniques can
allow temporary fencing to be quickly and easily
erected or removed.
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Controls a broader range of animals.
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Minimises damage to expensive livestock when
compared with other fencing mechanisms, for
example barbed wire.
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Installation
Building a permanent
Read all of the safety instructions in this manual
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carefully before installing the energiser.
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Mount the energiser indoors, sheltered from
wind, rain, birds, snow etc.
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Mount the energiser close to a power outlet.
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Mount the energiser out of reach of children.
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Use the template at the end of this manual
(inside cover) to locate fixing points.
See the diagram below to install the energiser:
1 Connect the Fence earth terminal to a separate
earth system that is at least 10 m (30') away
from other earth systems.
2 Connect the Fence output terminal to the fence.
electric fence
Components of an electric fence
An electric fence system comprises the following
elements:
An energiser.
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An earth system.
metal rods inserted into the ground, which are
connected to the Fence earth terminal on the
energiser.
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Stafix insulated underground cables.
connect the energiser to the earth and fence.
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An insulated fence.
output terminal of the energiser. Fences can be
made to a variety of designs (see below).
Other useful components that can be added:
Typical installation
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This comprises a number of
Used to
Connected to the Fence
Cut-out switches. Installed at regular
intervals, these allow you to isolate
sections of the fence for repair.
Lightning diverter kit. Used to minimise
the damage to your energiser from
lightning conducted down the fence line.
Operation
Turn on the power supply.
One of the three output performance indicator lights
will flash with each pulse.
The lights indicate the approximate voltage at the
output terminals.
Recommended
Indicates a load on the energiser.
Attention required to ensure reliable
animal control.
Fence is heavily loaded and needs
urgent attention.
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The animal receives a shock when it completes a
circuit between the fence and the earth system. The
fence below has all live wires and requires conductive
soils. These fences are often referred to as 'all-live' or
'earth-return' fences.
Alternative installation
For poor conductivity soils (dry or sandy), a 'fencereturn' or 'earth-wire-return' system is recommended.
On these fences the Fence earth terminal is
connected directly to at least one of the fence wires.
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