Mains power energizer - MXV60 1.2J

The electric fence operates on electricity. The black grounding cable connects the grounding rods and the energizer. The red cable connects the fence and the energizer. Finally, the battery cables connect the energizer to the battery, which provides the power supply. The current passes through the energizer, through the fence, and through the grounding rods (the earth is used to close the circuit).

The energizer converts the incoming power from a 12V battery or solar panel into a high-voltage pulse. It sends this pulse through an insulated line made of rope, tape, wire, mesh, or another type of conductor with specific characteristics. This happens once every second, or depending on the model it can be adjusted. The pulse itself lasts 150 microseconds.

This pulse is commonly referred to as a “shock pulse,” and it is what the animal feels when it touches the electric fence. The diagram shows the movement of the pulse through the system. The pulse starts from the electric fence energizer, passes through the rope, and enters the animal that has touched the fence. The pulse passes through the animal and enters the ground. From there, it returns to the energizer through the grounding rod.

Think of the electric fence more as a psychological barrier than a physical one. The pain experienced by the animal is instant and does not physically harm it, unlike barbed wire or other types of fencing.

Some advantages of electric fencing:

Low investment cost - the electric fence requires very few materials and labor compared to a standard fence. Not to mention a shepherd!

Long service life - can be used for many years with proper operation.

Easy installation - relatively few and mostly lightweight components.

Universal - can be used for all types of animals, both domestic and wild.

Extends the life of an already deteriorating fence - if you install one or two rows in front of it, you can continue using it without worrying that animals will further damage it.

Minimal maintenance - no maintenance required. It only needs to be checked from time to time to ensure it is functioning properly. If a remote monitoring device is installed, even this responsibility is eliminated.