JVA RSG1 User manual

JVA ELECTRIC FENCE ENERGIZER
RSG1 • SV2 • SV5 • SV10
Installation and User Manual
JVA AGRIRANGE ENERGIZERS
October 2019 Edition
www.jva-fence.com.au
JVA SV10
JVA SV5
JVA SV2
JVA RSG1
Mounted
JVA SV10

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations, and welcome to the shocking world of JVA. We thank you for placing your faith in our
product range. In doing so you have joined the world-wide body of satised JVA users who are beneting
from our products.
The JVA range of energizers is the result of a joint venture between the Australian company, Pakton
Technologies and the South African company Ndlovu Fencing (Pty) Ltd. With over 40 years’ experience
in some of the harshest agricultural and security environments around the globe, JVA Technologies has
produced a comprehensive range of agricultural, wildlife and security energizers that meet the needs
of these diverse markets. The range extends from small strip grazing energizers to very high-powered
units which incorporate Wi-Fi, Auto-SyncTM, capable of partitioning long game fences into fty individual
sectors. For full particulars of our energizer ranges and fencing accessories, visit our websites:
www.jva-fence.com or www.jvasecurity.com
TWO-YEAR WARRANTY
All JVA products carry a 2-year warranty against defective components and faulty workmanship.
The warranty excludes damage caused by acts of Nature such as lightning, re and ooding,
power supply surges, rough handling, malicious action or incorrect wiring.
Consumable components (i.e. batteries) are also not covered under the warranty agreement.
2-yr
WARRANTY
PORTABLE
ROBUST
VERSATILE
AUTO-SYNCTM
ADVANCED BATTERY
FEATURES
AUDIBLE ALARM
IEC/SANS 60335.2.76
APPROVED
SOLAR POWERED

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Table of Contents
1. IMPORTANT NOTES – PLEASE READ .................................................. 1
1.1 Electric Fences............................................................................. 1
1.2 Energizers ................................................................................. 1
1.3 Power Supply Options ..................................................................... 1
1.4 Solar Panels ............................................................................... 2
1.5 Rechargeable Batteries ................................................................... 2
2. JVA MODELS AND FEATURES ........................................................... 2
2.1 Features ................................................................................... 2
2.2 Benets of Features........................................................................ 4
2.3 Specications .............................................................................. 4
3. PARTS OF THE ENERGIZER ............................................................. 5
3.1 Fence Connectors ......................................................................... 6
3.2 Energizer LED Display ..................................................................... 6
4. INSTALLATION............................................................................ 6
4.1 Mounting the Energizer .................................................................... 6
4.2 Connecting the Energizer to the Fence .................................................... 7
4.3 Powering the Energizer .................................................................... 7
5. OPERATION............................................................................... 8
5.1 Electric Fences............................................................................. 8
5.2 Benets of Electric Fences ................................................................. 8
5.3 All-Live Earth Return System............................................................... 9
5.4 Live-/Earth-Wire Fence Return System .................................................... 9
5.5 Earthing Your Energizer .................................................................... 10
5.6 Semi-Permanent and Permanent Fences .................................................. 10
5.7 The Importance of Insulators............................................................... 10
5.8 Maintenance ............................................................................... 11
6. COMMON ENERGIZER PROBLEMS ..................................................... 11
6.1 Flat Batteries............................................................................... 11
6.2 Lightning ................................................................................... 11
6.3 Moisture and Ants .......................................................................... 12
6.4 Blown Fuses .............................................................................. 12
6.5 Battery replacement – RSG1 and SV2 ..................................................... 12
6.6 Battery replacement – SV5 and SV10...................................................... 13
6.7 Errors and Error Codes .................................................................... 14
6.8 Soiled Solar Panels ........................................................................ 14

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7. COMMON FENCE PROBLEMS ........................................................... 14
7.1 Testing the Earthing System ............................................................... 14
7.2 Testing the Fence, Finding Shorts.......................................................... 15
8. INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION OF ELECTRIC FENCES ... 15
8.1 Denitions.................................................................................. 15
8.2 General Requirements for Electric Fences ................................................. 15
9. WARRANTY ............................................................................... 17
9.1 For Assistance ............................................................................. 17
9.2 Service or Repairs ......................................................................... 17
9.3 Contacts ................................................................................... 17
Table of Contents (continued)
WARNING
Risk of shock!
►High voltages exist inside the electric fence energizer and on the fence terminals.
►High voltages are also retained for a while after switching o󰀨. It is advisable to wait for at least 10
minutes before opening the energizer case.
►Before working on the high voltage wiring of an electric fence, it is recommended that the energizer
be turned o󰀨 and an intentional short circuit be placed from the fence live wires to earth. This is a
precaution against the energizer being turned on while work on the fence is in progress

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1. IMPORTANT NOTES – PLEASE READ
1.1 Electric Fences
1. Electric fences must be installed only in accordance with the relevant Standards and
Workplace Health and Safety regulations.
2. Electric fences are designed to deliver a short, safe shock. Do not let children play near them.
3. Electric fences must have warning signs. These must comply with IEC standards and should
be prominently displayed on electric fences at distances specied by the country in which
they are installed.
4. In order to operate e󰀨ectively, electric fences must be well earthed. This involves the use of
galvanized, *steel stakes/spikes/rods/electrodes (various terms are in use) driven into the
earth at a depth of at least 1.2m. A minimum of 3 earth stakes are recommended at the
energizer. Additional earth stakes may be required on higher powered energizers and along
the fence in dry soil conditions. The deeper the earth stakes, the better.
* Hot-dipped galvanized steel earth stakes are recommended because the e󰀨ectiveness
of the earthing is reduced by corrosion at the joints. This is caused by the electrolytic
e󰀨ect resulting from a current owing through unlike metals making contact in a moist
environment.
1.2 Energizers
1. The energizer places a very short, safe, high voltage pulse on the fence live wires approximately
once every second. 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
energizer or fence live wires.
2 The maximum length of fence able to be energized depends on many factors, for example the
earth resistance, competition from vegetation, number, spacing and conguration of wires –
series or parallel, type/quality of insulators, resistance of wire type used, etc. Another factor to
consider is acceptable fence voltage: for some livestock situations this is 3kV, others require
more or less. Therefore the rated mileage of fence that the energizer will power e󰀨ectively is
a guide only.
3. WARNING! The energizer 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 o󰀨.
1.3 Power Supply Options
The JVA SV series of electric fence energizers are fully self-contained, solar powered energizers.
Each energizer in the SV series comes with an internal 12V battery, integrated battery charger,
solar panel bracket and solar panel.
The JVA RSG1 energizer has limited power supply options. For more information please refer to
section 2.2.

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1.4 Solar Panels
1. Mount solar powered energizers so that the solar panel is facing due north in the Southern
hemisphere, due south in the Northern hemisphere, and at an angle of degree latitude plus
10 degrees. If in doubt, conrm with an online solar panel angle calculator.
2. Solar panels need as much direct sunlight as possible, preferably full sun all day. Unlike
small solar powered items such as calculators, all JVA Solar-Powered Energizers need direct
sunlight to generate enough electricity to charge the battery.
3. The solar panel also needs to be clean to operate properly. Clean o󰀨 any dust or dirt using a
damp cloth.
4. Keep the SV2/SV5/SV10 from being immersed in water and out of extreme heat.
5. Be aware that thieves target solar powered items, so a padlock may be useful in securing the
SV2/SV5/SV10 to a fence post.
1.5 Rechargeable Batteries
1. The SV2, SV5 and SV10 contain a rechargeable, sealed, lead-acid (SLA) battery. SLA battery
life is shortened considerably if it is:
a) left in a discharged state or;
b) exposed to very high temperatures.
2. When not in use store the energizer in such a way as to allow the panel to get as much light
as possible, such as on a window sill with the panel facing out. Take the energizer out into
sunlight for a few hours once every month to keep the battery from self-discharging.
2. JVA MODELS AND FEATURES
2.1 Features
Table 1
RSG1 SV2 SV5 SV10
Mains powered
Battery powered 
Solar powered 
Digital control
 
‘Smooth’ wave shape 
Power on demand  
LCD showing kV and stored energy
 
Ant & moisture protection
 
UV stable enclosure
  
Fence OK indication   

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RSG1 SV2 SV5 SV10
Lightning protection
 
Reverse battery protection
 
Self-resetting fuse
 
Solar Ready (includes battery, regulator & solar panel) 
Low battery indication
 
Flat battery indication
 
Over discharge battery protection
 
Battery life maximization
 
Battery voltage measurement
 
Stored joules 0.1J 0.14J 0.7J 1.1J
Energy output 0.085J 0.1J 0.5J 0.8J
Power consumption at 12.5Vdc 14mA 0.55mA 67mA 84mA
Warranty 2 Years 2 Years 2 Years 2 Years
Power adapter included (24Vdc) 
Battery leads included
Audible alarm
Auto recover 
Auto-SyncTM
Bi-Polar output
Built-In Wi-Fi
Table 2
Models Features
Battery
RSG1 • Internal rechargeable battery
• 7-day battery life
• Ant and moisture protection
• Recharge from a car or mains power
• Portable
• Large knobs
• Energizer OK LED
Solar
SV2 • Integrated solar panel and battery
• Angled mounting bracket
• Low battery indication
• Digital control
• Smooth wave shape
• Ant & moisture protection
• Lightning protection
• Power on demand

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2.2 BenetsofFeatures
►The battery life maximization works by slowing the frequency of high voltage pulses just
before the battery dies to keep the energizer operating for as long as possible without damaging
the battery.
►The over discharge battery protection will stop the energizer when the battery is at and
ash the status LED twice each second. This stops too much charge being extracted from the
battery and prevents permanent damage. The energizer will restart automatically once the
battery voltage returns to a normal level.
►The reverse battery protection protects the energizer from damage should the external
battery be connected the wrong way round in error.
►The SV series of energizers has the electronics enclosed inside a durable UV stable case
to protect against ants, moisture and dust and so maximize reliability.
►The overload indication warns if the fence is heavily loaded by ashing a warning LED and
alerting with a short audible beep.
►The SV series utilizes the latest digital microcontroller technology to extend battery life,
provide useful feedback on the energizer status, and increase reliability and performance.
►The audible alarm will sound in the event of a serious error for 30 seconds and then shut
down for 7 minutes before sounding again.
►The Auto Recover feature will attempt to recover the energizer from severe errors which
cause the energizer to stop working. This automatic recovery process will occur at 7-minute
intervals.
►Our patented Auto-Sync™ technology prevents the potentially dangerous condition of
receiving a shock of more than one pulse per second.
►Power on demand automatically increases the power to heavy fence loads.
2.3 Specications
Table 3
Specications
Model
*a Energizer
output voltage
Stored
Energy Power *b 12V drain
Recommended
Solar Panel Size
Solar
Battery
Peak
Output
RSG1 9.2kV 0.1J 12Vdc 14mA 20W 0.08J
SV2 6.4kV 0.14J solar
– 0.1J
SV5 7.5kV 0.7J solar
– 0.5J
SV10 7.5kV 1.1J solar
– 0.8J
KEY
*a No load, actual voltage on a short fence can be as high as 10kV
*b Current drain rating is for a 12V power source. Current drain will vary with voltage.
In line with our policy of continual improvement, specications are subject to change without notice.

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1. On/O󰀨 button (not on M1.5 and M3)
2. Fence OK indicator (red LED)
3. Energizer On and OK indicator (green LED)
4. Rubber O-ring seal between front and back case pieces
5. Power cable extends from base of case
6. Fence connection terminal
7. Earth connection terminal
8. Model number
9. Solar panel bracket (SV2/SV5/SV10 only)
10. Solar panel (SV2/ SV5/SV10 only)
11. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) (SV5/SV10 only)
10
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3. PARTS OF THE ENERGIZER
SV5

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3.2 Energizer LED Display
This feature is included in all units.
Fence OK LED
Energizer OK LED
Fence OK red LED – Flashes if fence voltage is good. If it goes o󰀨 there is a problem on the fence.
(Note: SV2 does not have a Fence OK LED)
Energizer OK green LED – Flashes with each pulse to show the unit is on and operating correctly.
4. INSTALLATION
4.1 Mounting the Energizer
1. Location of the Energizer:
• Ensure that the Energizer Solar Panel is kept in a dry environment if operating from mains
power, either indoors or covered.
• Mount any solar energizer so that the solar panel is facing the noon sun (due north in the
Southern hemisphere, due south in the Northern hemisphere, and at an angle of degree
latitude plus 10 degrees).
2. Mounting the Energizer
• The RSG1 can be hung from the plastic hanger bracket.
• There are two di󰀨erent methods for mounting the SV2,5 and 10. These are shown on the
following page.
3.1 Fence Connectors
Fence terminal Earth terminal Fence terminal – should be connected to the live
wires of the fence.
Earth terminal – should be connected to a suitable
electric fence stake.