Reassemble and Test the Fence Controller
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Farm Fencing: Electric fence controllers...Solar? DC or AC what's inside them!
What happens here
After installing the new circuit board, secure the green (ground) and red (fence) output terminals on the front of the unit. Place the small washers and nuts onto the leads, and tighten them down. The host suggests tightening them to about 10 foot-pounds of torque. Once secured, add the plastic caps (green for ground, red for fence). Next, slide the small protective plastic tab over the internal connections of the circuit board. Reinsert the batteries into their compartment and connect their terminals. Finally, reattach the back panels with the Torx screws. Turn on the fence controller and listen for the characteristic 'pop' sound to confirm it's working properly. The host recommends storing solar fence chargers near a window when not in use to maintain battery charge. If troubleshooting, always check the batteries first before assuming a circuit board issue. For remote locations without AC power, a DC-powered unit with a deep-cycle marine battery is a good option.
Goal: Completely reassemble the unit and confirm its functionality.
Tools and materials
- Battery — Powering the fence controller
- Output Terminal Caps — Protecting the output terminals
- Output Terminal Nuts — Securing the output terminals on the front panel
- Output Terminal Washers — Securing the output terminals on the front panel
- Protective Plastic Tab — Covering the internal connections of the circuit board
- T10 Torx Screwdriver Craftsman — Reattaching the back panels
- Zareba 30-mile Solar Fence Charger — The unit being reassembled and tested
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