JVA PET Series User manual

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JVA PET Series
User Manual
(PET100, PET500)

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Congratulations on your choice of a JVA Energiser. In choosing to purchase the
JVA brand you have opted for the highest quality in electric fencing. Please read
this manual entirely before installing your new energiser.
This JVA products offers a 12 month warranty against faulty components and
workmanship but excludes Acts of God, i.e. lightning, flood damage, etc. or
malicious damage to the unit or faulty application. To ensure your eligibility for this
warranty program, please retain your proof of purchase.
DANGER! Risk of Shock!
High voltages exist inside the electric fence energiser and on the fence
terminals.

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Table of Contents
1IMPORTANT NOTES – PLEASE READ .......................................................... 4
1.1 Electric Fences .................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Energisers ........................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Power Supply Options ......................................................................................... 4
2JVA PET SERIES MODELS AND FEATURES ................................................ 5
2.1 Features .............................................................................................................. 5
2.2 Specifications ...................................................................................................... 6
3PARTS OF THE ENERGISER .......................................................................... 7
3.1 Fence Connectors ............................................................................................... 8
3.2 Energiser LED Display......................................................................................... 8
4INSTALLATION ................................................................................................ 9
4.1 Mounting the Energiser........................................................................................ 9
4.2 Connecting to the Fence.................................................................................... 10
5OPERATION ................................................................................................... 11
5.1 Recharging ........................................................................................................ 11
5.2 Electric Fences .................................................................................................. 11
5.3 Benefits of Electric Fences ................................................................................ 12
5.4 Applications ....................................................................................................... 12
5.5 Earth Return System ......................................................................................... 12
5.6 Fence Return System ........................................................................................ 13
5.7 Earthing Your PET Energiser............................................................................. 13
5.8 Pest Control....................................................................................................... 13
5.9 Strip Grazing/Pet Control ................................................................................... 14
5.10 Semi-Permanent and Permanent Fences .......................................................... 14
5.11 The Importance of Insulators ............................................................................. 14
5.12 Maintenance ...................................................................................................... 15
6COMMON ENERGISER PROBLEMS ............................................................ 16
6.1 Moisture and Ants.............................................................................................. 16
6.2 Lightning............................................................................................................ 16
6.3 Flat Batteries ..................................................................................................... 16
7COMMON FENCE PROBLEMS ..................................................................... 17
7.1 Testing the ‘Earth’.............................................................................................. 17
7.2 Testing the Fence, Finding Shorts ..................................................................... 17
8INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION OF ELECTRIC
FENCES IN AUSTRALIA AS REQUIRED UNDER AS60335.2.76 ....................... 18
8.1 Definitions.......................................................................................................... 18
8.2 General Requirements for Electric Fences......................................................... 18

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8.3 Particular Requirements for Electric Animal Fences in Australia ........................ 20
8.3.1 Prohibited Mounting ....................................................................................... 20
9WARRANTY.................................................................................................... 21
9.1 For Assistance................................................................................................... 21
9.2 Service or Repairs ............................................................................................. 21

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1 Important notes – PLEASE READ
1.1 Electric Fences
1. Do not allow children or elderly persons to touch the energiser or fence live
wires. Electric fences are not toys.
2. Electric fences should only be installed with regard to the relevant Standards
and work place health and safety requirements.
3. Electric fence should be signed: every 10m in areas with public access, every 1
km in rural areas.
4. Electric fences must have an ‘earth’ (Also commonly referred to as ground). An
electric fence earth is one or more pieces of metal (e.g. 1.8m Galvanized earth
rods) driven into the soil.
1.2 Energisers
1. The PET energiser places a very short, very high voltage pulse on the fence live
wires approximately once every second. The fence is ‘safe’ in that the pulse is
too short to cause electrocution. Please be advised that there is always a risk
associated with any device designed to impart an electric shock. Do not allow
children or elderly persons to touch the energiser or fence live wires.
2. The maximum length of fence able to be energised depends on many factors,
for example the earth resistance, number and spacing of wires on the fence,
type/quality of insulators, resistance of wire etc. The amount of grass or
shrubbery touching the wires also alters the performance. Fence circuit layout is
very important. Another factor to consider is acceptable fence voltage, for some
stock situations this is 3kV others require more or less. Therefore the rated
mileage of fence that the energiser will power effectively is a guide only.
3. 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.
1.3 Power Supply Options
The JVA PET energiser series of electric fence energisers can be powered from a
range of power sources.
•12 volt external battery (not supplied)
•12 volt battery with solar panel (not supplied)
•240Vac via power pack (supplied)
•Two D cell batteries via battery backpack (supplied with PET80)
•Rechargeable battery backpack (supplied with PET80R)
Important Note
•Always ensure adequate ventilation is given to the external 12 volt battery.
Lead Acid batteries may emit explosive gases while charging!
•Always mount the power supply either indoors or undercover.

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2 JVA PET Series Models and Features
2.1 Features
PET100
PET500
Mains powered
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Battery powered
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Digital control
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“Smooth” wave shape
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Ant & moisture protection
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UV stable enclosure
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Basic lightning protection
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Power surge protection
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Reverse battery protection
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Self resetting fuse
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Portable
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Solar capability
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PTE2273
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PTE2273 or
PTE2275
Low battery indication
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Flat battery indication
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Over discharge battery protection
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Battery life maximisation
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Stored Energy
0.15 J
0.8 J
Output Energy
0.1 J
0.5 J
Power consumption at 12 Vdc
20 mA
60 mA
Warranty
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Power adapter included
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Fence leads included
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Battery leads included
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•Battery life maximization works by slowing the frequency of high voltage pulses
just before the battery dies to keep the energiser going for as long as possible
without damaging the battery. When working in this mode the red status LED will
flash at the same time as the green Energiser OK LED to warn the battery is getting
low.
•The over discharge battery protection will stop the energiser when the battery is
flat and flash the status LED twice each second. If too much charge is pulled from
the battery it will be permanently damaged and never hold the same amount of
charge again. The PET energiser will automatically restart once the battery voltage
returns to a normal level.
•The compact design of the PET series makes it easy to move and setup.
•The reverse battery protection protects the energiser from damage in the event
you are having a bad day and connect the external battery the wrong way around.
•The PET series of energisers seals the electronics inside a durable UV Stable
case to protect from ants, moisture and dust to maximise reliability.
•The PET series utilizes the latest digital microcontroller technology to extend
battery life, provide useful feedback on the energiser status, and increase reliability
and performance.

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•All energisers in the JVA PET series can be powered from mains via the 12 volt
plug pack supplied with each unit, or from a battery.
^To use with a solar panel, an external 12 volt sealed lead acid battery, solar panel and solar
regulator are required (not supplied with this kit).
2.2 Specifications
Model
Energiser
output
voltage
Stored
Energy
Output
Energy
Power
Input
Range
~12V
drain
Run time from different 12 volt
battery capacities
7.2Ah 20Ah 100Ah
PET100 Up to
11kV 0.15 J 0.1 J 12 to
15Vdc 20mA 1 wk 6 wk 6 mth
PET500 Up to
12kV 0.8 J 0.5 J 12 to
15Vdc 60mA 3-4 d 2 wk 2 mth
Due to our policy of continual improvement, specifications are subject to change
without notice.

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3 Parts of the Energiser
1. Power Cable Input (mains 12V plug pack or external 12V battery)
2. On/Off
3. Energiser On and OK - pulse indicator (green LED)
4. Status indicator - service error, low and flat battery warning (red LED)
5. Fence connection terminal
6. Earth connection terminal
5
1
6
4
3
2

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3.1 Fence Connectors
Fence Connections
1. The earth terminal should be connected to a suitable electric fence earth rod.
2. The “Fence” terminal should be connected to the live wires of the fence.
3.2 Energiser LED Display
This feature is included on all units.
LED display
1. Status red LED – Will flash a service error code in the event there is an internal
fault with the PET energiser, or a flat battery warning when the battery is flat. If
the Status LED flashes as the Energiser OK LED flashes, this means the
battery is getting low and the PET energiser is running in battery maximisation
mode.
2. Energiser OK green LED – Flashes with each pulse to show the unit is on and
operating correctly.
Important Note: If there is a fault the green LED will stop flashing and the red LED
will flash an error code. If the red LED flashes twice every second, the battery is low
and the energiser has stopped operating to protect the battery. For all other error
codes the energiser needs to be returned for servicing.
Energiser OK LED
Status LED
Fence
terminal
Earth
terminal