Daken Techfence MT5 User manual

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INSTALLATION AND
OPERATIONS MANUAL
For Techfence Energiser Models:
Mains Powered MT5, MT15, 35, 60 and 100
Battery Powered/Solar BT12, 20, 50 and 80

DANGER!
The Energiser should never be operated with the cover removed as high
voltages exist inside the enclosure while operating.
High voltage may remain on some internal parts long after the unit has been
switched off. Return the unit to an authorised repairer for service.
Electric fences should only be installed with regard to the relevant Australian
Standards and local work place health and safety requirements.
This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons
without supervision.
Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
SCOPE
This manual is the users instruction manual for Daken Techfence energisers.
Models BT12 BT20 BT50 BT80 battery and solar energisers.
Models MT15 MT35 MT60 MT100 mains operated energisers.MT5
For more information please see the DAKEN Electric Fencing Manual and
Australian Standard AS3014.
DAKEN PTY LIMITED
ABN 53 004 476 484
New South Wales Office
30 Salisbury Road
PO Box 50,
Hornsby NSW 1630
Telephone: [phone]
Facsimile: [phone]
Or contact Daken Pty:
Toll Free Telephone: [phone]
Toll Free Facsimile: 1800 809 862
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.daken.com.au

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................ 2
SPECIFICATIONS MAINS POWERED ENERGISERS .............................................. 3
SPECIFICATIONS BATTERY POWERED ENERGISERS ........................................ 3
ENERGISER DISPLAY............................................................................................................ 4
MT5, 15, 35 & BT12, 20 ..................................................................................................... 4
MT60, 100 & BT50, 80................................................................................................... 4
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION.................................................................................... 5
Output Connections ..................................................................................................... 5
Mains and Battery Models......................................................................................... 5
Battery Installation........................................................................................................ 5
Battery Model Power Options.................................................................................. 5
Solar Powered Energisers ......................................................................................... 5
Earthing .............................................................................................................................. 5
Solar Energiser Kit Installation............................................................................... 6
Checking your Solar Energiser is Operating Correctly.............................. 6
Estimated State-of-charge of a 12V car battery ............................................. 6
TROUBLE SHOOTING............................................................................................................ 7
Testing Your Fence........................................................................................................ 7
TestingThe Earth............................................................................................................ 7
Fault Finding The Fence............................................................................................. 7
INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION
OF ELECTRIC FENCES IN AUSTRALIA
AS REQUIRED UNDER AS/NZS 60335.2.76................................................................ 8
DEFINITIONS .............................................................................................................................. 8
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC FENCES..................................... 8-9
PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR
ELECTRIC ANIMAL FENCES IN AUSTRALIA.......................................................... 10
PROHIBITED MOUNTING .................................................................................................. 10
WARRANTY.............................................................................................................................. 10

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INTRODUCTION
THE ENERGISERS
The MT5, MT15 and MT35 are 15 and 35 km rated# mains (230VAC) electric fence energisers designed for small
to medium sized permanent fencing applications.
The BT12 and BT20 are 12 and 20 km rated# battery (D.C) electric fence energisers designed for small to
medium sized permanent fencing applications.
The MT60 and MT100 are 60 and 100 km rated# mains (230 VAC) electric fence energisers designed for
medium to large sized permanent fencing applications.
The BT50 and BT80 are 50 and 80km rated# battery (D.C) electric fence energisers designed for medium to
large sized permanent fencing applications.
SOLAR
When using solar power the BT12, 20, 50 and 80 will run from a battery that is charged from a solar panel.
The BT12 requires a 10W panel and at least a 7Ah battery (preferably 15Ah).
The BT20* requires a 20W panel and at least a 15Ah battery (perferably 30Ah).
The BT50* requires a 40W panel and at least a 30Ah battery (perferably 60Ah).
The BT80* requires a 40W panel and at least a 60Ah battery (perferably 120Ah).
*Solar regulator recommended.
The exact maximum kilometres able to be energised depends on many factors, for example the earth resistance,
number and spacing of wires on the fence, type of insulators, resistance of wire etc. The amount of grass or
scrub touching the wires also alters the performance. Fence circuit layout is also very important. Another
factor is acceptable fence voltage, for some stock situations this is 3kV others require more or less. Therefore
the rated km is a guide only.

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Note: Due to our policy of continual improvement specifications are subject to change without notice.
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SPECIFICATIONS MAINS POWERED ENERGISERS
Input surge, noise and over voltage protected
Output surge (lightning) protection
SPECIFICATIONS BATTERY POWERED ENERGISERS
Model BT12 (Solar) BT20 BT50 BT80
Energiser 8.5kV peak no load
output voltage
Pulse period 1.3 seconds normal, 1.7 seconds low battery
Stored Energy 1 Joule 2J 5J 8J
Power 12V or 24V (absolute maximum 30V)
12V Drain 85mA 150mA 375mA 570mA
Protection Input surge, noise and over voltage protected
Output surge (lightning) protection
Solar Panel* 10 Watt 20 Watt 40 Watt 40 Watt
Solar Battery 15 Ah 30 Ah 60 Ah 120 Ah
Model MT15MT5 MT60
MT35 MT100
8.8kV
8.5kV 8.8Kv
1.2 seconds
Stored Energy 3.0J 8J
Consumption 3.0W 6.2W 8.0W
Energiser no load
output voltage
Pulse period
Input Power 230Vac-50Hz
Protection
8.5Kv8.2KV
6J
1.7 Joule0.8 Joule
1.8W1.3W

ENERGISER DISPLAY Models MT5, MT15, 35 & BT12, 20
1. Overload red LED - flashes slowly (once per pulse) when the load exceeds an acceptable level. When
this occurs it is likely that the fence has a fault. Operating into an overload will NOT harm the MT60 / 100,
BT50 / 80. This LED also flashes quickly to indicate a low battery or energiser error.
2.
Energiser OK green LED - Flashes with each pulse to show the unit is operating correctly.
.3 KiloVolts display – Shows the voltage on the output terminals of the energiser. The higher the voltage
the more effective the fence will be.
.4 Load Factor display – from 0 to 10, 10 being a dead short circuit, 0 being no fence load at all. Indicates
the fence load at the energiser. Useful for a quick check of fence health.
ERROR CODES
Battery powered energisers may see the red Overload LED flash twice (2) in succession, or for models
featuring digital display a reading of Lo b, this means low battery voltage. (Early models will switch
themselves off to conserve the battery on re-applying the correct voltage the energiser will start up). At this
warning indication your battery needs to be re-charged to prevent permanent battery damage and loss of fence
voltage.
Should the red overload LED flash 3 or more times in succession, or for models featuring digital display
a reading Er 03, 04 or 05 your energiser will require service, please return to the point of purchase for
professional care.
ENERGISER DISPLAY MT60, 100 & BT50, 80
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MT35 Energiser showing LED display
1. Overload red LED - flashes slowly (once per pulse) when the load exceeds an acceptable level. When
this happens it is likely that the fence has a fault. Operating into an overload will NOT harm the MT15/35,
BT10 / 20. This LED also flashes quickly to indicate an energiser error.
2.
Energiser OK green LED - Flashes with each pulse to show the unit is operating correctly.
BT80 Energiser showing LED display

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
MAINS AND BATTERY MODELS
The energiser may be mounted from two screws at 55 cm centres, or simply lay or stand on a shelf.
Connection to fence and earth are by the Chunky terminal knobs on the front of the energiser.
We recommend the use of Daken Underground Cable for all connections from your energiser to fence or earth.
Bare the end of the cable exposing 30 to 40mm of the galvanised wire core. With the Energiser not connected
to any power unscrew the Chunky Terminal knob, pass the bared end of your cable through the hole in the post
and tighten the terminal knob to hold the wire in place.
SOLAR POWERED ENERGISERS
Solar powered electric fence energisers consist of an energiser, battery (not supplied) and a solar panel for
recharging the battery. If you have purchased a solar "kit" it will come complete with regulator (B10 Solar Kit
does not come with a regulator) all you need to do is add a battery. Areas that experience low sunlight hours,
high seasonal cloud or fog are advised to increase the size of solar panel used. Your rural store or Daken can
advise you.
EARTHING
In order for the animal to receive a shock, there must be a good current flow from the output terminal of the
energiser to the animal, and back to the earth terminal at the energiser completing the circuit. Therefore good
earthing is essential for a good system.
For detailed information on earthing see the Daken Electric Fencing Manual.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Always ensure adequate ventilation is given to the enclosure if it houses
a battery. Lead Acid batteries may emit explosive gases while charging!
Battery Installation
Attach the battery leads to the battery.
The red positive lead to (+) and the black negative lead to (–) on the battery. The battery should be installed, up
off the ground to prevent premature discharge. Use timber blocks or similar to raise the height of the battery,
but not concrete! To get the most life out of your battery cover it to protect it from the weather, a cut away
clean plastic drum will suffice.
When selecting a location for your energiser and battery take into consideration inquisitive stock, rising water
and the possibility of theft.
Battery Model Power Options
• 12V Battery, Heavy Duty or Deep Cycle
• 12V Battery with solar panel
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OUTPUT CONNECTIONS
INSTALLERS/USERS SHOULD NOTE:
WARNING: Avoid contacting electric fence wires especially with the head, neck or torso. Do not climb over,
through or under a multi-wire electric fence. Use a gate or a specially designed crossing point.
The electric fence requires an earth, see the Electric Fence Manual for details.
Mains Powered Energisers must be kept undercover and protected from weather.
For more information on fence systems see the Daken Electric fencing manual.
Fence Connections
MT15 and BT10 Conventional
Connections
Bi-Polar Fence
Connections
Full
Power
Half
PowerEarth
Full
PowerEarth +
Power Earth
–
Negative

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SOLAR ENERGISER KIT INSTALLATION
Your kit comes with the solar panel pre-mounted. The pre-mounted solar panel assembly can be mounted on
a star post or a 2" water pipe. Select a North facing position free from shadows all year. Drive your selected
mounting post so that it resides firmly into the ground. Support the pre-mounted solar panel assembly on the
top of your post and tighten the "U" bolts. Ensuring the panel is still facing north.
The energiser can now hang on the two small bolt heads protruding from under the solar panel.
Your pre-mounted solar panel assembly leads will come with heavy duty battery terminals, to connect to these
simply remove the alligator clips by sliding them off the spade terminal on the energiser leads, a screwdriver
will assist with those process. Insert the spade terminals on the spare spade connection on the heavy duty
battery terminals. Connect the heavy duty battery terminals to the battery and tighten. Ensure all red positive
wires are connected to the positive (+) terminal of the battery and that all the black negative terminals are
connected to the negative (-) terminal of the battery.
For battery location see Battery Installation on page 8.
CHECKING YOUR SOLAR ENERGISER IS OPERATING CORRECTLY
When checking a solar powered energiser for correct operation you will require a voltmeter or multi-meter
capable of reading DC voltage to 20V.
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from the battery. With the voltmeter connected to the output (battery side) of the regulator, check that the
regulator is delivering approximately 13.5V.
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voltage. The following table shows state of charge with respect to voltage. Note: this test will only work if
the battery is above 50% charge. Turn the energiser on and re-check the battery voltage. If the voltage drops
quickly by more than 0.5 volts the battery is probably dead and should be replaced.
NOTE: Never connect a multi meter in current (amps) range across a batteries terminals.
Estimated
state-of-charge
of a 12V car battery.
Test the battery at room
temperature.
Allow 4-8 hour of rest after
charge or discharge.
Open circuit voltage Charge in %
12.6V and higher 100%
12.4-12.6V 75-100%
12.2-12.4V 50-75%
12.0-12.2V 25-50%
11.7-12.0V 0-25%
11.7 and less 0%
INSTALLERS/USERS SHOULD NOTE:
WARNING: Avoid contacting electric fence wires especially with the head, neck or torso. Do not climb over,
through or under a multi-wire electric fence. Use a gate or a specially designed crossing point.

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TESTING YOUR FENCE
This should be conducted with a Daken Fence Tester. These read Kilovolts (1,000 volts) and come in several
styles, Analogue (needle type), Digital Fence Tester, or the ultimate tester the Daken Fault Finder.
Ideally the voltage reading on the start of your fence will correspond approximately to the figures in the
Specification Table on page 4. Unfortunately this is not always the case, voltage readings will vary along the
fence due to many factors including construction, length and load, and it will also vary during the course of
the day due to factors like the weather. With the assistance of a good quality Daken Fence Tester or Power
Probe you will soon learn how well your fence system is performing. As a general rule most fences lose their
effectiveness at approximately 3,000 volts or 3kV. Should this point be reached you will need to trouble shoot
your fence, to determine the presence of short-circuits or high load from weed growth.
See "Fault finding the fence" on page 7 for assistance or see the Daken Fencing Manual.
TESTING THE EARTH
This requires a Daken Fence Tester or Daken Fault Finder.
For detailed information on earthing see the Daken Electric Fencing Manual.
FAULT FINDING – THE FENCE
This requires an electric fence voltmeter or Fault Finder
TROUBLESHOOTING
Your fence is OK
YES
Test the fence where the lead out connects
the energiser to the fence. Is the voltage
as high as normal?
NO
Walk along the fence in the direction
indicated by the Power Probe®arrows
At each intersection place the probe
over each wire. Follow the wire with the
highest current reading first (come back
to lower readings later).
Check the current reading in the wire
at regular intervals. If the reading
disappears or the direction reverses you
have passed the fault.
When you find the fault, fix it and then go
back to step one.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION OF
ELECTRIC FENCES IN AUSTRALIA AS REQUIRED UNDER
AS3350.2.76
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 animals from a particular area.
Electric fence:
a barrier which includes one or more electric conductors, insulated from earth, to which electric pulses are
applied by an energiser.
Electric security fence:
a fence used for security purposes which comprises an electric fence and a physical barrier electrically
isolated from the electric fence.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC FENCES
1. Electric fences shall be installed and operated so that they cause no electrical hazard to persons, animals
or their surroundings.
2. Electric fence constructions which are likely to lead to the entanglement of animals or persons shall
be avoided.
3. An electric fence shall not be supplied from two different energisers or from independent fence
circuits of the same energiser. For any two different electric fences, each supplied from a different
energiser independently timed, the distance between the wires of the two electric fences shall be at
least 2.5m. If this gap is to be closed, this shall be effected by means of electrically non-conductive material
or an isolated metal barrier.
4. Barbed wire or razor wire shall not be electrified by an energiser.
5. Any part of an electric fence which is installed along a public road or pathway shall be identified at
frequent intervals by warning plates securely fastened to the fence posts or firmly clamped to the fence
wires.
a. The size of the warning plates shall be at least 100 mm x 200 mm.
b. The background colour of both sides of the warning plate shall be yellow. The colour on the plate shall
be black and shall be either:
i. The symbol of Figure 4, or
ii. The substance of TAKE CARE - ELECTRIC FENCE.
c. The inscription shall be indelible, inscribed on both sides of the warning plate and have a height of at
least 25 mm.

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Figure 4 – Warning plate symbol
6. The energiser earth electrode shall penetrate the ground to a depth of at least 1 m.
7. Connecting leads that are run inside buildings shall be effectively insulated from the earthed structural
parts of the building. This may be achieved by using insulated high voltage cable.
8. Connecting leads that are run underground shall be run in a conduit of insulating material or else
insulated high voltage cable shall be used. Care shall be taken to avoid damage to the connecting leads
due to the effects of animal hooves or tractor wheels sinking into the ground.
9. Connecting leads shall not be installed in the same conduit as the mains supply wiring, communicating
cables or data cables.
10. Connecting leads and electric 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.
12. If connecting leads and electric fence wires are installed near an overhead power line, the
clearances shall be not less than those shown in table 3.
13. If connecting leads and electric fence wires are installed near an overhead power line, their height
above the ground shall not exceed 2 m. This height applies either side of the orthogonal projection of the
outermost conductors of the power line on the ground surface, for a distance of
* 2 m for power lines operating at a nominal voltage not exceeding 1,000 V
* 15 m for power lines operating at a nominal voltage exceeding 1,000 V.
3
Power line voltage V Clearance in metres
4
8
<=1000
>=1000 <=33 000
>33 000
Table 3 - Minimum Clearances from Power Lines

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earthing system such as the power supply system protective earth or the telecommunication system earth.
15.
Electric fences intended for deterring birds, household pet containment or training animals such as
cows need only be supplied from low output energisers to obtain satisfactory and safe performance.
nI.61 electric fences intended for deterring birds from roosting on buildings, no electric fence wire
shall be connected to the energiser earth electrode. A warning plate, as described above, shall be
fitted to every point where persons may gain ready access to the conductors.
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electrified wires of an electric animal fence. The supporting devices for the electrified wires shall
be constructed so as to ensure that these wires are positioned at a minimum distance of 150 mm from
the vertical plane of the non-electrified wires. The barbed wire and razor wire shall be earthed at regular
intervals.
naerehW.81 electric animal fence crosses a public pathway, a non-electrified gate shall be incorporated
in the electric fence at the point or a crossing by means of stiles shall be provided. At any such crossing,
the adjacent electrified wires shall carry warning plates as described above.
19. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
20. Ensure that all mains operated ancillary equipment connected to the electric animal fence circuit provides
isolation between the fence circuit and the supply mains equivalent to that provided by the energiser.
PROHIBITED MOUNTING
Electric fence conductors should not be mounted on a support used for any overhead power line.
PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC ANIMAL
FENCES IN AUSTRALIA
WARRANTY
Daken Pty Ltd warrants that this energiser is free from defects in material and workmanship. This warranty is
limited to replacing any part which appears, upon inspection by the manufacturer, to be defective in material
or workmanship.
The warranty period is for three calendar years from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not obiligate the manufacturer, his agent or dealer, to bear the freight costs incurred in the
repair or replacement of any defective part.
This warranty is void if energiser is tampered with, or non genuine parts are used, or if repairs or alterations
have been made without the manufacturers written authority.
This warranty does not include repairs to energisers that have been damaged through abuse, misuse, neglect,
improper and incorrect installation, lightning, water immersion, flood, insect infestation, or damaged battery
leakage or damage from livestock, domestic or feral animals, also poor quality water supply from mains and
inverters. Please complete and return the attached Warranty Card.
Complete the information below for your information.
Model No:.................................... Date of Purchase: ...............................................
Serial No:..................................... Dealer: ...............................................................
NOTE 1 Ancillary equipment that complies with the requirements relating to isolation between
the fence circuit and the supply mains in Clauses 14, 16 and 29 of the standard for the electric
fence energizer is considered to provide an adequate level of isolation.
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.