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Training - January 2003
Electric Fencing
MGM-TEK B.V.
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4143 HB Leerdam
The Netherlands
Tel / fax: +31-(0)345-632636 / +31-(0)345-623060
www.mgmtek.com
Training January 2003

MGM-TEK
MGM-TEK B.V.
Ambachtstraat 1b
4143 HB Leerdam
The Netherlands
Tel / fax: +31-(0)345-632636 / +31-(0)345-623060
www.mgmtek.com
Contents
INTRODUCTION TO FENCING.................................................................................................3
ENERGISERS ............................................................................................................................4
Turning the Unit ON / OFF ...................................................................................................4
Fence Status & Alarm Indication ..........................................................................................4
Features & Functions............................................................................................................4
Specifications........................................................................................................................5
MERLIN ENERGISERS..............................................................................................................6
Turning the Unit ON / OFF ...................................................................................................6
Fence Status & Alarm Indication ..........................................................................................6
Features & Functions............................................................................................................7
Specifications........................................................................................................................8
WALL-TOP FENCING................................................................................................................9
AVAILABLE BRACKETS: ...........................................................................................................9
Round bar - 5 & 6 wire..........................................................................................................9
Flat bar - 5 & 6 wire ..............................................................................................................9
Square tubing - 6 & 8 wire..................................................................................................10
Profile pole - 5 & 6 wire.......................................................................................................10
T-Pole - 5 & 6 wire..............................................................................................................11
EVALUATING THE NUMBER OF BRACKETS YOU WILL NEED:.........................................11
STAYS.......................................................................................................................................13
FREE STANDING FENCING:..................................................................................................16
FREE STANDING FENCING BRACKETS:..............................................................................16
The corner post:..................................................................................................................16
The corner support stay:.....................................................................................................16
The Y-standard:..................................................................................................................16
EVALUATING THE NUMBER OF CORNERS & STAYS:........................................................16
EVALUATING THE NUMBER OF Y-STANDARDS & INSULATORS: ....................................17
TENSIONING:...........................................................................................................................18
ELECTRIC FENCING WIRING................................................................................................20
TYPES OF WIRE......................................................................................................................20
Braided wire: (Also known as steel wire rope)..................................................................20
Stainless Steel wire (1mm):................................................................................................20
Galvanised high strain wire (2.24mm):...............................................................................21
HOW TO JOIN FENCING WIRE: .............................................................................................21
HIGH TENSION CABLE: ..........................................................................................................21
WIRING OF THE FENCE .........................................................................................................22
Parallel Wiring.....................................................................................................................22
Series Wiring.......................................................................................................................22
WIRING OF GATES..................................................................................................................23
Wiring of Swing Gates ........................................................................................................23
Wiring of Sliding Gates .......................................................................................................23
In-line sliding gate contact..................................................................................................23
Series sliding gate contact..................................................................................................24
Standard sliding gate contact.............................................................................................24
EARTHING OF THE FENCE....................................................................................................24
Earthing Problems ..............................................................................................................25
9 ZONE WIRING & EARTHING...............................................................................................26
WIRING OF THE FENCE FOR THE MERLIN 9 ZONE ENERGISER:....................................26
CALCULATION OF FENCE RESISTANCE: ............................................................................26
CORRECT EARTHING OF A 9 ZONE FENCE:.......................................................................27
MGM-TEK B.V. Training Manual for Electric Fencing - Printed in NL - 2003 all trademarks are the properties of their respective owners all rights reserved Specifications subject to change without any prior notice.
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Contents
WARNING DEVICES ...............................................................................................................28

WARNING SIGNS:....................................................................................................................28
STROBE AND FLASHING LIGHTS: ........................................................................................28
FAULT FINDING......................................................................................................................29
FAULT FINDING ON THE FENCE:..........................................................................................29
FAULT FINDING ON A 9 ZONE FENCE:.................................................................................29
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Training- January 2003

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INTRODUCTION TO FENCING
The history of security has always been based on the detection of an intrusion and most countries make use of the detection
factor. Due to an increasing crime situation worldwide however, the importance of deterring intruders as well as maintaining
high levels of detection, has increased tremendously. Electric Fencing offers us this possibility of deterring intruders as well
as detecting and alarming.
An electric fence acts as a 24-hour patrolman, patrolling the entire area every second. The activities of an electrified fence
also do not rely on the human elements as opposed to conventional security systems, which have to be activated and deactivated accordingly.
As crime develops into a more violent threat, businesses, government sites, etc. etc. are forced to take more drastic
measures in order to protect themselves and their properties. An electric fence, being a barrier on the perimeter of what you
are protecting, offers extended reaction time as opposed to conventional security systems only alarming once the intruder
enters or attempts to enter your home.
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ENERGISERS
WIZORD 4
Turning the Unit ON / OFF
In the default state, the energizer can be turned on or off by holding the plastic tab over the corresponding logo (A) on the
fascia of the unit. The unit will beep once on turn on and twice on turn off. Note if the battery is low or not connected, the
fence will turn automatically back on.
In the event of the unit being switched off by the plastic tab while a fault is active, the unit will silence all alarms. On turning on
again the corresponding LEDs will indicate the fault but no alarm outputs will be triggered. This provides the user with the
facility to leave the unit on if no service personnel are available. Should the unit be turned off and on again, the alarm outputs
will activate after the default periods. On turning the unit off again, the outputs will again be disabled. Users must be wary of
this toggle function. The user does not need to concern himself with the toggle function if the unit is switched off and on again
under normal conditions.
Fence Status & Alarm Indication
The unit will indicate that a number of conditions:
POWER (B):
ON (C):
When lit, it indicates mains is present;

Indicates if the fence is currently
energised or not;
FENCE (D): Indicates an alarm condition, i.e. an
open or circuit on the fence loop or a
short between live and ground;
GATE (E):
Indicates whether the gate input is
active;
SERVICE (F): Indicates a fault in the system, for
example a low battery condition. Builtin diagnostics will help identify the
problem.
The unit will indicate that a condition is currently active
if the corresponding LED is flashing; i.e. If the fence
LED is flashing, the fence is in alarm condition. If the
fence alarm indication is lit continuously, there was a
fence alarm condition previously but the fence is now
working properly. Similarly, if the gate alarm indication
is lit permanently, the gate opening time exceeded the
entry delay period but is now closed. If the gate
indication is flashing, the gate is still open.
B
C
ELECTRIC FENCE ENERGISER

STATUS
FENCE
POWER
FENCE
GOOD
ON
CHECK
GATE
SERVICE
BAD
NEMTEK
The fence and gate inputs are configured to trigger external alarms and the internal buzzer. The service condition will activate
the buzzer only. Be aware that, should there be a prolonged power failure, the battery may run low and cause the service light
to flash. If the mains interruption is sufficiently long, the unit will shut down and there will be no indication of mains failure. The
buzzer has a different cadence for the fence alarm and gate alarm.
Features & Functions
AUTO FENCE VOLTAGE
If the monitor detects a drop in the fence voltage, it will automatically compensate by increasing the output energy.
The opposite applies if the fence voltage is too high.
LOW VOLTAGE MONITOR
This enables the energiser to monitor the fence without mains. The power consumption in this mode is very low and
extends the battery standby time of the unit
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LIGHTNING PROTECTION
The mains and high voltage outputs are protected against lightning and power surges. It also protects the unit
against abnormally high potential differences between the high voltage and mains ground.
INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION / LOW EMI RADIATION
The unit has been tested to comply with the latest international requirements CISPR14-2/1997.
REMOTE KEY-SWITCH
The energizer can be wired to a remote on/off switch. There is only one external input and the selection of gate or
remote on/off is exclusive.
EARTH LOOP MONITORING
For additional security in addition to live loop monitoring, the facility to do earth loop monitoring is provided for.
EXTENDED OPERATION DURING MAINS FAILURE
The unit detects the mains failure and reduces the fence output energy. Should the fence loading however,
increase, the unit will automatically provide additional energy to the fence within the limitations of the battery and
energy rating of the unit.
GATE INPUT
Gate delay entry of four minutes or immediate alarm. If the gate is opened loop monitoring is temporarily overridden
suppressing an alarm condition.
SIREN OUTPUT
12 vDC output for siren available.
STROBE LIGHT OUTPUT
12 vDC output for strobe light available.
BATTERY BACKUP
The unit is supplied standard with a 12V 7Ah rechargeable battery.
Specifications
Number of Zones
Output Energy at 500 Ohm load
Battery Size
Standby time
LV mode standby time
HV mode standby time
Power Consumption
Voltage on an open circuit
Voltage at 500 Ohm load
Recommended live wire length
Braided
2.24 mm
Maximum live wire length
Braided
2.24 mm
Weight incl. battery
Dimensions (H x W x D)
IP Rate
Inputs:
Gate / Remote key switch
Outputs :
Siren
Strobe
1
4,0 Joule
7 Ah
n.a
9~10 hours
25 W
8 kV
4,8 kV
2 km
4 km
5 km
10 km
4,5 kg
280 x 212 x 120 mm
IP34
1x N.C.
1x 12 vDC
1x 12 vDC
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MERLIN ENERGISERS
The main difference from the Wizord energiser is that a Merlin energizer can be used in conjunction with max. 4 remote
keypads. Secondly there are also a 2 zone versions available from MGM-TEK.
Turning the Unit ON / OFF
In the default state, the energizer can be turned on or off by turning the key switch (A) at the side of the unit. Alternatively the
unit can also be switched on or off using a remote keypad.
In the event of the unit being switched off, the unit will silence all alarms. On turning on again the corresponding LEDs will
indicate the fault but no alarm outputs will be triggered. This provides the user with the facility to leave the unit on if no service
personnel are available. Should the unit be turned off and on again, the alarm outputs will activate after the default periods.
On turning the unit off again, the outputs will again be disabled. Users must be wary of this toggle function. The user does not
need to concern himself with the toggle function if the unit is switched off and on again under normal conditions.
Fence Status & Alarm Indication
The unit will indicate that a number of
conditions:
POWER (B):
When lit, it indicates

POWER
C
ON
mains is present;
ON (C):
Indicates if the fence
D
is currently energised
GOOD
or not. If the LED
CHECK
E
ALARM
flashes, it indicates
the fence is running in
F
Low Voltage mode;
GOOD (D):
Indicates a pulse has
been sent out and
returned via the fence
back to the energiser.
If the fence is in good
order, this LED will
blink every second.
CHECK (E): Indicates if the voltage
on the fence is to low
(e.g. due to vegetation
touching the fence);
ALARM (F): Indicates an alarm
condition, i.e. an open
or circuit on the fence
loop or a short
between live and
ground;
GATE (G):
Indicates whether the
gate input is active;
SERVICE (H): Indicates a fault in the system, for example a low battery condition.
GATE
SERVICE
FENCE
The unit will indicate that a condition is currently active if the corresponding LED is flashing; i.e. If the alarm LED is flashing,
the fence is in alarm condition. If the fence alarm indication is lit continuously, there was a fence alarm condition previously
but the fence is now working properly. Similarly, if the gate alarm indication is lit permanently, the gate opening time exceeded
the entry delay period but is now closed. If the gate indication is flashing, the gate is still open.
The fence and gate inputs are configured to trigger external alarms and the internal buzzer. The service condition will activate
the buzzer only. Be aware that, should there be a prolonged power failure, the battery may run low and cause the service light
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to flash. If the mains interruption is sufficiently long, the unit will shut down and there will be no indication of mains failure. The
buzzer has a different cadence for the fence alarm and gate alarm.
Features & Functions
POWER SAVING
The energiser continuously monitors the battery condition, if the voltage drops too low it automatically conserves
energy by reducing the output energy and slows the pulse repetition rate
AUTO FENCE VOLTAGE
If the monitor detects a drop in the fence voltage, it will automatically compensate by increasing the output energy.
The opposite applies if the fence voltage is too high
LOW VOLTAGE MONITOR...................................................................................................................................................
This enables the energiser to monitor the fence without a high voltage. The power consumption in this mode is very
low and extends the battery standby time of the unit
ADJUST FENCE VOLTAGE
By using the keypad, the installer can control the output voltage of the energiser. It is adjustable from 4 KV to 9 KV
INTEGRATED MONITOR
For energisers designed from a security perspective, the fence monitoring is an integral part of the product
BATTERY PROTECTION
The battery is protected by an under voltage dropout relay. If the battery voltage drops below 9 volts, the load gets
disconnected from the battery. The battery will only be reconnected if the charge voltage is sufficient to charge the
battery
LIGHTNING PROTECTION
The mains and high voltage outputs are protected against lightning and power surges also protects the unit against
abnormally high potential differences between the high voltage and mains ground
INTEFERENCE SUPPRESSION
The energiser incorporates a filter to suppress the electromagnetic noise generated inside the unit
REMOTE KEY SWITCH
The energiser can be wired to a remote on/off switch. The connection to the remote switch is optically isolated and
can be up to 100 meters high
KEYPADS
Up to 4 keypads and/or FOB can be connected to one energiser.
See instruction manual for more details
GATE INPUT
One potential free contact in/out with built-in delay
AUXILIARY 12 VDC OUTPUT
A 12 volts DC fused output is available to supply any auxiliary equipment like a radio remote receiver. The current
must not exceed 0.5 A
SIREN OUTPUT
12 VDC output for siren
STROBE LIGHT OUTPUT
12 VDC output for strobe light
IEC
Conforms to the IEC standards
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Specifications
Number of Zones
Output Energy @ 500 load
Battery Size
Standby time
LV mode standby time
HV mode standby time
Power Consumption
Voltage on an open circuit
Voltage at 500 Ohm load
Recom. live wire length
Braided
2.24 mm
Maximum live wire length
Braided
2.24 mm
Weight incl. battery
Dimensions (H x W x D)
IP Rate
Keypads
Inputs:
Remote key switch
Gate input
Outputs :
Siren
Strobe
Aux 12 Vdc
Merlin M14
1
4,0 Joule
7 Ah
Merlin M15
1
5,0 Joule
7 Ah
Merlin M18
1
8,0 Joule
7 Ah
Merlin M25
2
5,0 Joule
7 Ah
Merlin M28
2
8,0 Joule
7 Ah
n.a
9~10 hours
9W
7,5 kV
5,7 kV
n.a
9~10 hours
10 W
7,5 kV
5,7 kV
n.a
7~8 hours
14 W
7,5 kV
5,7 kV
n.a
9~10 hours
10 W
7,5 kV
5,7 kV
n.a
7~8 hours
14 W
7,5 kV
5,7 kV
2 km
4 km
8 km
16 km
10 km
20 km
2 x 4 km
2x 8 km
2 x 5 km
2x 10 km
5 km
18 km
25 km
2 x 9 km
2 x 13 km
10 km
35 km
50 km
2 x 17 km
2 x 25 km
9,5 kg
9,5 kg
9,5 kg
9,5 kg
9,5 kg
350x235x125mm 350x235x125mm 350x235x125mm 350x235x125mm 350x235x125mm
IPx4
IPx4
IPx4
IPx4
IPx4
Up to 4
Up to 4
Up to 4
Up to 4
Up to 4
1x N.C.
1x N.C.
1x N.C.
1x N.C.
1x N.C.
1x N.C.
1x N.C.
2x N.C..
1x N.C.
2x N.C.
1x 12 vDC
1x 12 vDC
1x 12 vDC
1x 12 vDC
1x 12 vDC
1x 12 vDC
1x 12 vDC
1x 12 vDC
1x 12 vDC
1x 12 vDC
2x 12 vDC
1x 12 vDC
1x 12 vDC
2x 12 vDC
1x 12 vDC
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WALL-TOP FENCING
AVAILABLE BRACKETS:
The choice and placement of a fencing bracket is critical in ensuring a sufficiently secure and aesthetically pleasing fence.
The choice of a bracket should provide a good enough barrier to prevent a criminal from getting through / over the fence
without triggering the alarm by causing a short or break in the circuit.
MGK-TEK has a wide range of uniquely designed brackets, suitable for all applications. A short description of each bracket
and its features are given below to assist you in choosing the best suitable bracket for any given application.
Round bar - 5 & 6 wire
The following types of roundbar brackets are available:
No. of Wires
5 wire
6 wire
Black
Powder Coated
ER-5B
ER-6B
Black
Galvanised
ER-5GB
ER-6GB
Black
PVC
EVR-5B
-
White
Powder Coated
ER-5W
ER-6W
White
Powder Coated
ER-5GW
ER-6GW
White
PVC
EVR-5W
EVR-6W
Black bobbins
Hot dip
galvanised
EF-5HDB#
EF-6HDB#
White
Powder Coated
White
Powder Coated
EF-5W#
EF-6W#
EF-5GW#
EF-6GW#
White bobbins
Hot dip
galvanised
EF-5HDW#
EF-6HDW#
Advantages:
Very cost effective;
Perfect for precast walls;
Easy to install.
Drawbacks:
Easy to remove;
Does not cover the whole width of the wall;
Requires a strong and sturdy wall.
Flat bar - 5 & 6 wire
The following types of flatbar brackets are available:
No. of Wires
Black
Powder Coated
Black
Galvanised
EF-5B#
EF-6B#
EF-5GB#
EF-6GB#
5 wire
6 wire
Advantages:
Most popular wall top bracket;
Most effective;
Covers double brick walls;
Easy to install.
Drawbacks:
Easy to bend.
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Square tubing - 6 & 8 wire
The following types of square tubing brackets are available:
No. of Wires
Black
Powder Coated
Black
Galvanised
6 wire /
bobbin
6 wire / nail
on insulator
8 wire /
bobbin
8 wire / nail
on insulator
ESQ-6B#
ESQ-6GB#
ESQ-6B#UNW
ESQ-6GB#UNW
ESQ-8B#
ESQ-8GB#
ESQ-8B#UNW
ESQ-8GB#UNW
Black bobbins
Hot dip
galvanised
ESQ-6HDB#
White
Powder Coated
White
Powder Coated
ESQ-6W#
ESQ-6GW#
White bobbins
Hot dip
galvanised
ESQ-6HDW#
ESQ-6W#UNW ESQ-6GW#UNW
ESQ-8HDB#
ESQ-8W#
ESQ-8GW#
ESQ-8HDW#
ESQ-8W#UNW ESQ-8GW#UNW
Advantages:
Covers double brick walls;
Not easy to bend;
Easy to install;
8 Wire offers even more height above the wall.
Drawbacks:
Not as cost effective as other brackets;
Profile pole - 5 & 6 wire
The following types of profile pole brackets are available:
No. of Wires
4 wire
6 wire
Black
Powder Coated
EP-4B
EP-6B
Black
Galvanised
EP-4GB
EP-6GB
White
Powder Coated
EP-4W
EP-6W
White
Powder Coated
EP-4GW
EP-6GW
Advantages:
Fits onto walls with a lip;
Covers the width of a double brick wall.
Very inconspicuous bracket.
Drawbacks:
Not as cost effective as other brackets.
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T-Pole - 5 & 6 wire
The following types T-pole brackets are available:
No. of Wires
4 wire
6 wire
Black
Powder Coated
ET-4B
ET-6B
Black
Galvanised
ET-4GB
ET-6GB
White
Powder Coated
ET-4W
ET-6W
White
Powder Coated
ET-4GW
ET-6GW
Advantages:
Fits onto walls with a lip;
Covers the width of a double brick wall.
Drawbacks:
Not as cost effective as other brackets;
Requires a strong and sturdy wall.
EVALUATING THE NUMBER OF BRACKETS YOU WILL NEED:
It is important to plan the fence in order to ensure the following:
Accurate costing & quoting;

Effectiveness of operation.
Five factors have to be taken into consideration when calculating how many brackets will be needed on a specific installation:
1.
Length of the fence;

Amount of steps in the wall;
Pillars;
Corners;
Gates.
Length of the fence:
Fencing brackets should be mounted approximately every 3 meters on the wall.
Example:
9 m of wall-top to be covered
9 m divided by 3 = 3 fence sections
So for 9 m of walling with 3 fence sections, a total of 3 + 1 = 4 brackets will be needed
Remember the brackets are there to support the wires and to insulate them from the ground. The further apart the
brackets are the easier it is to separate the wires and the easier the wires will sag between the brackets.
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2.
Amount of steps in the wall:

At every step on a wall the brackets
should be doubled up.
3.
Pillars:
At all pillars that protrude from the wall, it is recommended to use more brackets. Not using additional brackets will
result in gabs between the wall and the fence. This is illustrated in the below top-view example.
Gab between
fence and wall
WRONG
RIGHT
In order to do a good installation, you have to think like the intruder and cover all the gaps!
4.
Corners:
At all corners, 2 posts should be used in conjunction with 1 stay per post. The use of only one post will cause the
wire to sag with time.
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5.
Gates:
On all gates an extra 2 posts will be needed in order to create a mobile fence on top of the gate. This method
ensures that you do not have a gap between the gate and the fence.
TIP: High vehicles will damage your fence when done incorrectly.
STAYS
Stays should be placed at every corner / every change of direction in the wall to ensure that the bracket is properly supported
under the stress of tensioning.
Stays are fixed to the wall by using a lug, and then its fixed to the brackets as follows:
Round bar:
Flat bar:
Square Tubing:
by using a rubber clamp

by using a long screw, supplied with the stay
by using a bolt, nut and lug
Putting stays onto a gate is usually not possible. Springs must be used to keep the wire taught (minimum tension to be
applied on springs).
Example with round bar bracket:
Stay clamp
Required equipment
ER-5/6xx
Round bar bracket
ESTx
600 mm Stay
EA-L635
Lug for wall top stays
EA-RAT
Stay clamp for round bar brackets
Stay
Lug
Example with flat bar bracket:
Stay
Required equipment
EF-5/6xx
Flat bar bracket
ESTx
600 mm Stay
EA-L635
Lug
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Example with square tube bracket:
Additional
Screw
Required equipment
ESQ-6/8xx
Round bar bracket
ESTx / ESTxL
600 mm / 750 mm Stay
EA-L635
n/a
Additional screw
Stay
Lug
TENSIONING:
Springs and spring hooks are an absolute necessity in the installation of a proper electric fence. Not only do the springs
ensure that the fence wires stay taught, but they also have a built-in limiter to prevent over stretching. The limiter also
ensures that the springs are tensioned uniformly on the fence.
1.
Springs:
Springs are a very cost effective and good way of
tensioning electric fences.
Always bear in mind that an electric fence is not a robust
barrier fence, but a monitored perimeter security system,
which has to be damaged, when tampered with, in order to
trigger the alarm.
2.
Spring Hooks:
Spring hooks have been uniquely designed to speed up
installations and by speeding up on installations, a lot of
money is saved on labour.
3.
Hook bolts:
Hook bolts are used with the nail-on insulator inm the same
way that a spring hook is used with a round bobbin.
4.
Mini Donald Tensioner:

The Mini Donald tensioner is a new addition to the
tensioning family and is great for large wall-top installations,
using square tubing brackets.
The correct tensioning of a fence:
One spring and spring hook should be placed on each 50m (maximum) strand of wire, to ensure sufficient tensioning
The spring hook is then placed around the bobbin with the spring attached to the spring hook
The wire then runs from the spring
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Example with a round bobbin:
Round
Bobbin
Required equipment
EI-BF/RBx
Round bobbin
ES-H
Spring hook
ES-S
Spring with built-in limiter
EA-F6
Ferrule
Spring
Hook
Spring
Ferrule or Fence
Line Clamp Wire
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FREE STANDING FENCING:
Free standing fencing has 2 main functions, namely:
To act as a barrier fence, and

As a perimeter security fence
In order to achieve this, high voltage has to be put onto a robust barrier type fence. In turn this will monitor and report on a 24
hour basis, offering you a secure perimeter deterrent.
FREE STANDING FENCING BRACKETS:
Unlike wall-top fencing, free standing fencing can not utilize the same construction due to its size and height. Thus, special
corners and stays have to be used.
The corner post:
The corner post is constructed from a 2,4 m or 3 m long 60 x 60 x 5 mm angle iron with 21 x 8 mm holes drilled on either
sides of the angle iron. This post is concreted 50 cm into the ground.
The corner support stay:
The stay is constructed from a 30 x 30 x 5 mm angle iron. This stay should be placed on either sides of the corner post in the
straining direction.
The Y-standard:
The Y-standard should, depending on the soil conditions, be either hit into the ground, or concreted into the ground. These
standards are available in 2,4 m and 3 m lengths. This standard should be used in conjunction with the clip-on Y-standard
insulator. These insulators can easily be retro fitted after the posts have been placed into the ground.
EVALUATING THE NUMBER OF CORNERS & STAYS:

A corner post and stays should be placed at every:
50m of the fence;

At every corner & change in direction;
At every slope in the ground;
At every gate.
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Example:
TIP: Remember to plant your stays at an
angle, in order to avoid them touching the
wires & causing a short
EVALUATING THE NUMBER OF Y-STANDARDS & INSULATORS:

Y-standards should be placed every 3
5m on a free standing fence,
depending on the level of security
required.
3m For high level security fencing

5m For medium security fencing
Example:
300 m of perimeter to be covered
300 m divided by 3 = 100 fence sections
So for 300m of fencing, a total of 100 + 1 =101 brackets will be needed with:
2 corner posts at each end of the fence and 1 corner post at every 50 m, so a total of 6 corner posts will be
needed;
So a total of 101 6 = 95 Y-standards will be needed
To determine the number of Y-standard insulators that will be needed, you will need to assess the number of strands that are
going on the fence. The standard amount of strands used on a 2 m high fence, is 19, which will give you an approximate
spacing of 100 mm between the strands. This spacing is not an absolute necessity on a 2 m high fence and you can change
the number of strands to your discretion. The more strands you install, the higher the level of security will be.
Example:
95 Y-standards x 19 insulators = 1805 insulators
So for a 95 Y-standards, a total of 1805 insulators will be needed.
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TENSIONING:
Unlike a wall-top fence, a free-standing fence does not have insulators on the corner posts. Therefore tensioners and strain
insulators have to be fitted onto the corner posts to isolate the live wires from the corner posts.
1.
Combo and Donald Tensioners:

The Combo tensioner is placed on the corner post by using
a free standing S-hook. The combo has a built-in insulator
to isolate the wire from the corner post.
The Donald tensioner does not have a built-in insulator and

should be used in conjunction with a strain insulator to
isolate the wire.
These tensioners use a ratchet mechanism to tension the

fence.
2.
Free standing S-Hooks:

The free standing S-hook is used to connect the tensioner
or strain insulator onto the corner post.
4.
Strain insulators:
The strain insulator is used to isolate the wire from the
corner post, on the opposite side of the tensioners.
Correct tensioning of a free standing fence:

A combination of tensioners, hooks and strain insulators have to be used for the correct tensioning of a free standing fence.
These insulators and tensioners will not only ensure that the wires are kept taught, but are also used to isolate the live wires
from the corner posts.
One Combo tensioner, 2 hooks and a strain insulator should be placed on each 50 m (maximum) strand of wire, to
ensure sufficient tensioning
The Combo tensioner is hooked onto the corner post by using a free-standing hook. Thereafter the wire is fed into the
tensioner and wound up.
Example with a round bobbin:

Required equipment
ES-HK/EP
2x S-Hook
EI-STx/J
1x Strain Insulator
EA-LCx
1x Line Clamp
ES-CT
1x Combo Tensioner
S-Hook
Strain Ferrule or
Insulator LineClamp
Fence
Wire
Combo
Tensioner
S-Hook
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TIP:
Do not make the loops too small as this will cause
arcing when it rains!
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ELECTRIC FENCING WIRING
TYPES OF WIRE
High quality electric fencing wire should ideally be constructed of material that is:
Cost effective;
Able to withstand the elements;
Very low in resistance;
Easy to work with;
Neat looking.
There are 3 types of fencing wire commonly used in fencing installations:

Braided wire: (Also known as steel wire rope)
Advantages:
Low resistance approximately 175 ohms / 1000m;

Hard to cut;
Approximately 150m per kg;
For use in wall-top & free standing installations.
Drawbacks:
Resistance to rust at coastal areas is poor;

5 years approximate life-span.
Stainless Steel wire (1mm):

Advantages:
Ideal for domestic applications, not exceeding 1000m of live wire;

Very high resistance to rust;
Very long over-all life-span;
Approximately 150m per kg.
Drawbacks:
Very high resistance approximately 998 ohms / 1000m;

Easy to cut;
For use in wall-top installations only.
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Galvanised high strain wire (2.24mm):
Advantages:
Very low resistance approximately 150 ohms / 1000m;

Extremely hard to cut;
Double galvanized ideal for coastal application;
Approximately 32m per kg.
Drawbacks:
Difficult to work with

For use in free standing installations only
HOW TO JOIN FENCING WIRE:

All joints in electric fencing wire should be clamped by making use of ferrules or line clamps.
1.
Ferrules:
The two wires are joined inside the ferrule, after which the
ferrule is crimped close to keep a permanent connection
between the two joined wires.
2.
Line clamps:
The two wires are bolted together inside the line
clamp. There are 6 mm and 8 mm line clamps
available from MGM-TEK. Line clamps are also ideal
to connect link between two wires which are already
fastened.
HIGH TENSION CABLE:

H.T. Cable is designed to carry high voltage to and from areas where bare fencing wires cannot be used. It is very important
to use H.T. cable of a high quality to prevent breakdowns, especially under ground where the problem is difficult to locate and
will be costly to replace.
The H.T. cable should be place inside conduit when used under ground, kept away from any electrical, aerial or intercom
cables. H.T. cable should NEVER be run through the roof of a house, as this will most definitely cause interference with
household appliances e.g. televisions and radios.
When connecting H.T. cable to fencing wires, ensure that the joint is ferruled or line clamped to prevent corrosion between the
different wires. Also avoid bad joints which might add to resistance.
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WIRING OF THE FENCE
In the installation of electric fencing, there are numerous ways of wiring, but when taking the effective operation of an electric
fence energiser into consideration, there are 2 correct ways of wiring:
Parallel wiring;
Series wiring.
Parallel Wiring
This method of wiring only detects the shorting of live wires to earth wires. It is an effective method of reducing the resistance
on the fence and allows the energiser to provide power for a much larger fence.
Parallel fencing methods can be used in conjunction with series fencing, for example on free-standing fencing, where the top
few wires are in parallel and the more critical bottom wires are in series.
L in
Lout
GND
Series Wiring
A series fence can detect a cut live wire and a short to an earth wire. This method of wiring is preferred for small to medium
sized fences, where the resistance on the fence is not important due to the short length.
This method also offers a higher level of security, due to the fact that it picks up just about any tampering on the fence.
L in
Lout
GND
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WIRING OF GATES
The wiring of gates has always been the most difficult part of wiring on an electric fence. It is also being done incorrectly most
of the time. We will now take a look at the different options available when wiring gates.
Wiring of Swing Gates
Swing gates can easily be wired in parallel, by using a piece of H.T. cable to carry the voltage across from a fixed position.
Extreme care should be taken when using this method however, that the wire is sufficiently secured to prevent it from
breaking due to ware-and-tare. The most effective way of earthing a gate, is by connecting the earth directly onto its metal
frame. This offers excellent conduction.
Wiring of Sliding Gates

Sliding gates are quite difficult to electrify, due to the fact that it has no fixed part in relation to the wall. The recommended
method of wiring a sliding gate, is by making use of sliding gate contacts. These contacts pick up the live energy from the
fence and energise the fence wire on top of the gate. MGM-TEK has a range of 3 types of sliding gate contacts available.
The recommended, most effective gate contact to use, is the in-line sliding gate contact.
In-line sliding gate contact

The in-line sliding gate contact effectively puts a series circuit onto the gate.
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Series sliding gate contact
The series sliding gate contact puts a series circuit onto the gate. When
the gate is opened, it automatically shortcuts the two terminals. This
will keep the loop in tact.
Standard sliding gate contact
EARTHING OF THE FENCE

Earthing is probably the most important component of an electric fence system. Approximately 80% of all electric fence
problems are due to poor earthing. For an electric fence to be effective, the circuit has to be completed.
When an intruder touches the fence, the circuit is completed through the ground or earth wires. The current flows back via
the earth spikes to the energiser unit.
Always follow these 2 basic rules when earthing an electric fence.
The first earth spike should be as close to the energiser unit as possible
Then, an earth spike should be placed every 50m along the fence
Example:
Lin
L out
GND
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Earthing Problems
If your fence is not giving the shock you expect, it is most likely that there is a problem with your earth system. Always check
the earth first. The earth is half the effective circuit in an electric fence system.
The main causes of an ineffective earth are:
Insufficient earth spikes;

Badly connected wires, or wires of different metal types joined together;
Poor connections to the earth spikes;
Earth spikes too close to each other;
Earth spikes not long enough.
A very basic method of testing your earthing, although not completely fool proof, is to place your fence meter between your
earth on the fence and a metal probe in the ground. If the reading is more than 0.3kv, the earthing system is inadequate. It is
recommended to then install more earth spikes. Earthing conditions vary from site to site.
Depth is also very important for a good earthing system, as it ensures that part of the earth spike is always in damp soil.
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9 ZONE WIRING & EARTHING
WIRING OF THE FENCE FOR THE MERLIN 9 ZONE ENERGISER:
On the wiring of a Merlin 9 Zone fence, it is extremely important to adhere to the following rules:
Only braided and 2.24mm high strain wire can be used;

There should be the same amount of live wires and earth wires;
It is imperative to ensure that the zones are the same length;
The joints must be ferruled or line clamped;
Each zone should be wired up as a separate fence;
Make sure that the fence resistance is below 600 ohms.
The fence should be wired in such a way that each zone is a separate fence. These
zones are then connected to each other via a special resistor block.
CALCULATION OF FENCE RESISTANCE:
In order for the Merlin 9 Zone energiser to work accurately and effectively, the fence resistance cannot exceed 600 ohm and
each zone must have the same resistance value.
To calculate the total fence resistance, the following calculation can be used:
If all the zones were 100 m long, what would the resistance be on each zone?
100 m x 9 live wires = 900m (if fence is wired in series);
So each zone has 900 m of live wire;
Braided cable has a resistance of 0,175 ohm per meter of wire;
900 m of wire x 0,175 ohm/m = 157,5 ohm for 900 m of wire;
157,5 ohms x 9 zones = 1417,5 ohms total resistance on the fence.
So for the example above, the resistance is too high. To decrease this resistance is very simple: parallel all the live wires
together to decrease resistance. This calculation is done as follows:
157,5 ohm divided by 9 live wires = 17,5 ohm;

17,5 ohms x 9 zones = 157,5 ohms total resistance on the fence;
Add your 9 zone resistors to the total and you will have a total resistance of 247,5 ohms on the fence, which is
perfect.
It is very important, before commencing the installation, that the total resistance of the fence is calculated to ensure that the
resistance will not exceed 600 ohms and that all the zones are the same length.
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CORRECT EARTHING OF A 9 ZONE FENCE:
The earth wires on a zoning fence must come out of the energiser onto an earth spike; from the earth spike onto the fence;
where it must travel all the way around the fence with absolutely no breaks permitted. All these earth wires must be paralleled
with each other in the beginning and end of all zones. Before returning to the energiser, the earth wires must be terminated
into an earth spike. Therefore the earth wire begins at the energiser, but does not return to it.
Lin
L out
GND
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WARNING DEVICES
WARNING SIGNS:
Any part of an electric fence that is installed along a public road or pathway, must be identified at frequent intervals by placing
warning signs, securely fastened, to the fence posts or firmly clamped to the fence wires.
The size of the warning sign should be at least 100 mm x 200 mm and the background colour of both sides of the sign must
be yellow. The inscription, inscribed in black on both sides, must have a height of at least 25mm.
Warning signs must be placed:
At each gate in the fence;

At each access point;
At intervals not exceeding 10m;
Each side of the fence must have at least one warning sign.
Note that MGM-TEK offers custom made warning signs in local languages.
STROBE AND FLASHING LIGHTS:
These lights offer a visual warning of an alarm condition, and will remain flashing until the energiser is reset. This feature
offers a noise-free, visual warning, that there has been an alarm condition and to be cautious when entering the premises. It
also helps the armed response company to locate the appropriate premises.
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FAULT FINDING
FAULT FINDING ON THE FENCE:
1)
There are two types of faults on a fence:
Short to earth;
Or an open circuit
2)
To determine which type of fault it is, place a short piece of H.T. cable between your live output and your live return.
3)
Power up the energiser and check if a fence alarm occurs. If these symptoms occur, there is a short circuit on the
fence. If the fault is gone, there is an open circuit.
4)
To help you determine the location of the short, use a digital fence meter:
Firstly check your output voltage at the energiser

Check if the voltage is the same where the H.T. cable connects to the fence
Start measuring the output voltage along the fence
As you near the short, the voltage will drop
If the volt meter is reading erratically, you have a case of arcing on the fence, which you should be able to hear
as you approach the fault
To enhance the arcing on the fence, wet the bobbins with water
Faults are also more likely to appear at corners and gates
FAULT FINDING ON A 9 ZONE FENCE:

Faults on a zoned fence are easier to locate because the fence can be broken up into separate sections.
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Accurate costing & quoting;

Length of the fence;

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Amount of steps in the wall:

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by using a rubber clamp

Example with flat bar bracket:

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Mini Donald Tensioner:

The correct tensioning of a fence:

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To act as a barrier fence, and

EVALUATING THE NUMBER OF CORNERS & STAYS:

50m of the fence;

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EVALUATING THE NUMBER OF Y-STANDARDS & INSULATORS:

3m For high level security fencing

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Combo and Donald Tensioners:

The Donald tensioner does not have a built-in insulator and

These tensioners use a ratchet mechanism to tension the

Free standing S-Hooks:

Correct tensioning of a free standing fence:

Example with a round bobbin:

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There are 3 types of fencing wire commonly used in fencing installations:

Low resistance approximately 175 ohms / 1000m;

Resistance to rust at coastal areas is poor;

Stainless Steel wire (1mm):

Ideal for domestic applications, not exceeding 1000m of live wire;

Very high resistance approximately 998 ohms / 1000m;

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Very low resistance approximately 150 ohms / 1000m;

Difficult to work with

HOW TO JOIN FENCING WIRE:

HIGH TENSION CABLE:

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Wiring of Sliding Gates

In-line sliding gate contact

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Standard sliding gate contact

EARTHING OF THE FENCE

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Insufficient earth spikes;