Wodurch zeichnet sich ein hochleistungsfÀhiges WeidezaungerÀt aus?
Um die LeistungsfÀhigkeit eines ElektrozaungerÀts zu beurteilen, sind zwei wesentliche Angaben ausreichend:
1. impulse energy (in joules):
- Definition: This is the maximum energy of a pulse that a device delivers to the fence.
- Effect: The higher the pulse energy, the stronger the electric shock for the animal and the more effective the fencing.
Categories:
- Low impulse energy (less than 0.5 joules): Suitable for easy to herd species and short fences with little or no grass cover.
- Medium pulse energy (1 to 5 joules): Ideal for animals that are difficult to herd and fences with normal grass cover.
- High pulse energy (over 5 joules): Developed for long fences with heavy grass growth.
- MaxiPulse technology: Delivers powerful pulses for maximum energy right to the end of the fence, even in extreme conditions.
2. voltage under load (in volts):
- VDE requirement: A safe fence must have a minimum voltage of 2000 volts even under load.
- Recommendation: In practice, fence voltages between 3000 and 4000 volts are recommended.
- Measurement: Voltage measurements at 500 ohms (normal fouling or animal contact) and 100 ohms (heavy fouling).
- Characteristics of PATURA Devices:
This overview should help you to better understand the technical data of electric fencing devices and to select the right device for your needs.
The effectiveness of the electric fence device depends primarily on the impulse energy that arrives at the fence and less on the charging energy that the device draws from the mains or battery.
The voltage curve of PATURA devices differs significantly from that of conventional devices. Particularly in the presence of vegetation on the fence PATURA devices are characterized by a significantly higher voltage, which makes them particularly effective.
The right device for your fence
To make it easier for you to choose the right electric fencing device depending on the intended use, we have developed a special selection scheme. This scheme allows you to quickly and reliably select the right device based on a few criteria such as fence length, animal species and intensity of vegetation. You can find a user-friendly online version of this scheme as PATURA fence calculator on the Internet.
Fouling
There is no contact between vegetation and fence wire.
Occasionally there is contact between the vegetation and the fence wire.
The vegetation grows continuously up to the fence wire.
The fence wire is completely surrounded by vegetation.
Significance of the fence length
The length of the fence is the second most important factor after the density of vegetation when selecting an electric fence. This does not take into account the total sum of all fence wires, but only the single length of the entire fence system. Fences with several wires are better suited to the use of modern electric fencing devices than those with just one wire. For the same fence length, multi-wire fences conduct electricity more efficiently than single-wire fences, provided they are connected at regular intervals.
Importance of the animal species for the selection of the electric fence device
The type of animals to be fenced in is crucial when choosing the right electric fence. Animals that are difficult to control, such as wild animals, sheep, goats and poultry, require more powerful devices. For animals that are easier to keep, such as cattle, horses, pigs and other domestic animals, lower-powered devices can be used, provided the fence lengths are the same.
Please also take into account the recommendations for maximum fence length given in the tables for the respective electric fencing devices.
Animals that are easy to control
Animals that are difficult to control
Power sources for electric fencing devices
Various power sources are available to supply electric fencing equipment with energy:
- 230 volt alternating current from the socket: This is an inexpensive option if a power connection is available. The advantages are low purchase costs, low energy costs and ease of use.
- 12 volt direct current from a rechargeable battery: If no direct power connection is available, this alternative is a good option. Although the energy costs are still acceptable, regular recharging of the battery requires a certain amount of maintenance. From spring to autumn in particular, the use of solar modules can minimize this effort, especially with more powerful 12-volt appliances.
- 12 volt direct current from solar cells plus storage battery: An environmentally friendly option that is particularly practical for locations without a direct power connection.
- 9 volt direct current from non-rechargeable batteries: This option is the most costly in terms of power supply, as used batteries must be disposed of as hazardous waste. Despite the advantage of handiness and ease of use, the performance of these devices is rather low.
This overview helps you to select the right power source based on the available resources and requirements.
The PATURA fence calculator - quickly find the right pasture fencing device
With the new PATURA fence calculator, it is child's play to find an electric fence device that is precisely tailored to your requirements. By entering important parameters such as the power source, the type of animal, the thickness of the vegetation and the fence length, you will receive a device recommendation tailored to your needs, complete with detailed technical information on the selected device.
