Frequently Asked
Questions/Troubleshooting
What voltage is required to control animals?
4 kV is widely accepted as the recommended
minimum voltage to control animals. However, you
also require a well constructed fence system to ensure
that animals cannot push through electrified wires.
The fence voltage is below 4 kV. How do I increase the
voltage?
Check the energiser. Ensure that the energiser is not
set to operate at half power. Disconnect the
energiser from the fence and earth system. Measure
the voltage across the energiser terminals with a Stafix
Fence Compass, DVM or Lite Tester. If the voltage is
less than 6 kV, request your Stafix service agent to
check the energiser.
Check the energiser earthing. Use the procedure
described in Installing and testing an earth system on
page 7.
Check your fence system for faults. The most
common source of low voltage is faults on the fence
line.
If the fence, earth and energiser are in good condition
and the voltage is still below 4 kV, talk to your Stafix
distributor. They will help you identify whether recent
extensions to your fence, a poor fence layout, or soil
conditions may be causing inadequate voltage.
How do I locate faults?
The recommended tool for locating faults is the Stafix
Fence Compass. This combined voltage and current
meter allows you to rapidly locate sources of current
leakage. Alternatively, use a Stafix DVM or Lite Tester.
Use cut-out switches to turn off the power to
different sections of the farm. If the voltage on the
fence increases when a section of the farm is turned
off, then investigate that section for possible faults.
There are no lights flashing on the energiser.
Check the power supply. Ensure that the power is
switched on. If the energiser still does not operate,
request your Stafix service agent to check the
energiser.
There are no green lights, only red lights illuminating
on the LED display
The green lights on the LED display represent the
output voltage of the energiser. If no green lights
illuminate when the energiser pulses, there may be
faults on the fence line. See How do I locate faults?
above.
Servicing
This energiser contains no user serviceable parts. It
must be returned to a Stafix-appointed service agent
for repair. If the supply cord is damaged it must only
be replaced by a Stafix-appointed service agent, as a
special cord is required.
Product Specifications
B6 B12 B18
Power Supply
12 V
(optional solar panel)
12 V
(optional solar panel)
12 V
(optional solar panel)
Current Consumption 0.35-0.85 A 0.75-1.7 A 1.1-2.1 A
Maximum Output Voltage up to 8.5 kV up to 8.0 kV up to 8.0 kV
Output Energy at 500 Ω
(for European models) 4.6 J 4.2 J
Maximum Output Energy 6.7 J 12.0 J 18.0 J
Stored Energy 10.0 J 20. 0 J 30.0 J
Dimensions (WxHxD)
100x175x270 mm
(4x7x10½”)
350x240x115 mm
(13¾x9½x6”)
350x240x115 mm
(13¾x9½x6”)
Weight (approximate) 3.6 kg (7 lb,15 oz) 7.3 kg (16 lb,2oz) 7.8 kg (17 lb,3oz)
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