ELECTRO-FENCE Fence Protection System System Manual EF_System_V1.1 Advanced Perimeter Systems Ltd., 16 Cunningham Road, Springkerse Industrial Estate, Stirling, FK7 7TP Tel: +44 (0) 1786 479862 Fax: +44 (0) 1786 470331 E-mail: sales@apsltd.net Website: www.apsltd.net
Electro-Fence The non-lethal Electro-Fence security system was developed to greatly enhance the physical perimeter fence by improving security at minimal cost. This system falls into the medium to highlevel security bracket including all the basic elements of a quality security system. The highly visible physical presence of the Electro-Fence, its warning signs and the visual effect of the insulators along the fence, all combine to promote a very strong psychological deterrent in preventing unwanted intrusion. Should an attempt be made to breach the Electro- Fence system the intruder would receive a nasty, but non-lethal, shock. The Electro-Fence is capable of detecting different types of attacks. Cutting, climbing, and shorting out of the wires. The number of shocks emitted is monitored and after a pre-determined number reached, an alarm is given. The casual trespasser will be dissuaded by the psychological deterrent, if not the actual shock of the system. However, the determined intruder will have to overcome the actual wires of the system and this is easily detected. Page 1
1 Specification The Electro-fence system is manufactured by Advanced Perimeter Systems Limited. Wires 95mm apart are attached to steel galvanised posts spaced around 3 metres apart. The 3 metre high system has 32 wires. The 2.4 metre high system has 25 wires. The 1 metre high system has 11 wires. POSTS All posts are hot dip galvanised to BS EN ISO 1461. The corner and straining posts are dimensioned at 25 x 25 x 5mm with the intermediate post 25 x 25 x 2mm. Use of the different post lengths ensures that there is a minimum of 600mm Electro-fence protruding above any existing fence. INSULATORS On a 3.0 metre fence, 32 low loss insulators are fitted at 95mm intervals. All APS low loss intermediate and end strain insulators are resistant to ultra violet and are coloured black for maximum UV resistance. GATES Gates, which are normally the weakest point in a system, are also protected with Electro- Fence. The single leaf gate, up to a span of 4 metres, uses a single section. Both gates have a High Voltage contact fitted, which will activate the alarm on the gate being opened. The High Voltage contact removes the voltage from the gate panels when the gates are open, ensuring that they are safe for personnel to pass through. LINE WIRES High tensile steel galvanised 2.5mm wire is used for all conductors and comes in drums of 650metres approximately. The wire is strained to 40-50kg between end posts. CONNECTING CABLES All High Voltage cables are constructed from galvanised steel wire with a UV resistant black polyethylene insulation. Page 2
ROOF AND WALL TOPS The walls and rooftops of buildings are protected with an 11 wire Electro-Fence. Where the top of a brick wall or the edge of a roof require protecting the use of 1 metre high sections using 11 wires is recommended and is constructed the same as for a fence. MULTI ZONE ENERGISER The APS multi zone energiser is manufactured to BS EN 60335-2-76 and will power six fence sections. An alarm will be generated if an intruder attempts to reduce the voltage on the fence, short circuit any of the wires or cut any of the wires. The multi zone energiser can be interfaced with any standard intruder alarm panel. Page 3
2 Costing GENERAL In order to provide a quick and accurate method of costing a project, the Electro-Fence system has been broken down into discrete sections. Each section has its own bill of materials listing so you are able to see exactly what items are required. The price for each section is shown in the price list. All sections are based on a width of 3 metres. ADDITIONAL FIXINGS An allowance should be made for any fixings required to attach the Electro-Fence posts to the existing fence posts as these have not been included in the bill of materials. METAL FENCE POSTS If the existing posts are made of metal then the Electro-Fence posts can be fixed by welding, self-drive and fix screws (TEKS) or Hilti pins. CONCRETE FENCE POSTS The Electro-Fence posts should be attached using stainless steel banding and banding blocks. If the top of the concrete post is cranked, this must be removed. CORNER POSTS AND STRAINING POSTS It is highly likely that the existing corner and strain posts will have to be replaced, reinforced or extended in order to take the strain of the Electro-Fence wires. You will need to cost for these separately. MAXIMUM STRAIN LENGTH The maximum fence length that can be strained is 150 metres. Therefore if a zone is longer than 150 metres additional end strain sections will be required. Page 4
3 Intermediate Section Intermediate sections are used to support the Electro-Fence wires. They are not capable of taking any great strain and should not be used if the fence changes direction by more than 20 degrees. The Electro-Fence posts are attached to the existing fence posts and extend above the original fence. Intermediate Section 3 Metre Part No Description 2.4m Qty 3.0m Qty EF-200 Electro Post 2.4m 1 EF-210 Electro Post 3m 1 EF-260 Insulator 25 32 EF-300 2.5mm High Tensile Wire 75 metres 96 metres EF-430 Warning Sign 0.33 0.33 INTERMEDIATE SECTION PART NO EF-500 EF-510 Insulator Electro Post High Tensile Wire Page 5
4 End Section In order to take the tension of the Electro-Fence wires at the beginning or end of a fence section, end sections are used. They are also used for internal or external corners of less than 90 degrees and where the fence height changes. End Section Part No Description 2.4m Qty 3.0m Qty EF-220 Electro End Post 2.4m 1 EF-230 Electro End Post 3.0m 1 EF-280 End Hooks 25 32 EF-270 End Insulator 25 32 EF-300 2.5mm High Tensile Wire 75 metres 96 metres EF-410 Wire Clamp 18 23 EF-310 Permanent Wire Tensioner 13 16 EF-430 Warning Sign 0.33 0.33 END STRAIN SECTION PART NO EF-600 EF-610 End Hook Wire Clamp End Insulator Page 6
5 Direction Change Section Direction change sections are used where the fence wire changes direction by more than 20 degrees vertically or 90 degrees horizontally. Direction Change Section Part No Description 2.4m Qty 3.0m Qty EF-220 Electro End Post 2.4m 1 EF-230 Electro End Post 3.0m 1 EF-280 End Hooks 25 32 EF-270 End Insulator 25 32 EF-300 2.5mm High Tensile Wire 75 metres 96 metres EF-430 Warning Sign 0.33 0.33 DIRECTION CHANGE SECTION PART NO EF-700 EF-710 Page 7
6 Internal Direction Change Section Internal direction change sections are used on internal corners where the fence wire changes direction by no more than 270 degrees horizontally. Part Description 2.4m Qty 3.0m Qty EF-220 End Post 2.4m 2 EF-230 End Post 3.0m 2 EF-260 Intermediate Insulator 50 64 EF-295 Stainless Steel Nut/Bolt 50 64 EF-300 2.5mm High Tensile Wire 75 96 EF-430 Warning Sign 0.33 0.33 INT. DIR. CHANGE SECTION PART NO EF-750 EF-760 Page 8
7 Corner Section Corner sections are used only for internal corners of 90 degrees. Use two end sections for external corners and corners other than 90 degrees. Corner Section Part No Description 2.4m Qty 3.0m Qty EF-220 Electro End Post 2.4m 1 EF-230 Electro End Post 3.0m 1 EF-290 Corner Hooks 25 32 EF-270 End Insulator 50 64 EF-300 2.5mm High Tensile Wire 150 metres 192 metres EF-410 Wire Clamp 25 32 EF-310 Permanent Wire Tensioner 25 32 EF-430 Warning Sign 0.66 0.66 CORNER SECTION PART NO EF-800 EF-810 If the corner section is at the end of two zones, you will need extra EF-410 wire clamps. CORNER HOOK Page 9
8 Anti-Climb Section The anti-climb section is used at all end posts, direction change posts, corner posts and gate posts in order to protect against a climb over attack. A minimum of 5 wires should be used. Part No Description Qty EF-251 Anti Climb Post 1 EF-260 Insulator 5 EF-300 2.5mm High Tensile Wire 5 metres EF-410 Wire Clamp 10 ANTI CLIMB SECTION PART NO EF-850 Page 10
9 Single Leaf Gate The high voltage is transferred onto the gate using a High Voltage Gate Contact. Single leaf gates of up to 4 metres wide can be protected with this section. For gates greater than 4 metres some intermediate sections will also be required. Part No Description 2.4m Qty 3.0m Qty EF-220 Electro End Post 2.4m 2 EF-230 Electro End Post 3.0m 2 EF-280 End Hooks 50 64 EF-270 End Insulator 50 64 EF-300 2.5mm High Tensile Wire 100 metres 128 metres EF-410 Wire Clamp 31 38 EF-310 Permanent Wire Tensioner 25 32 EF-415 High Voltage Gate Contact 1 1 EF-430 Warning Sign 1 1 SINGLE LEAF GATE SECTION PART NO EF-900 EF-910 Page 11
10 Double Leaf Gate The high voltage is transferred onto the gate using a High Voltage Gate Contact. Double leaf gates of up to 8 metres wide can be protected with this section. For gates greater than 8 metres some intermediate sections will also be required. Part No Description 2.4m Qty 3.0m Qty EF-220 Electro End Post 2.4m 4 EF-230 Electro End Post 3.0m 4 EF-280 End Hooks 100 128 EF-270 End Insulator 100 128 EF-300 2.5mm High Tensile Wire 200 metres 256 metres EF-410 Wire Clamp 60 74 EF-310 Permanent Wire Tensioner 50 64 EF-415 High Voltage Gate Contact 1 1 EF-430 Warning Sign 2 2 DOUBLE LEAF GATE SECTION PART NO EF-920 EF-930 Page 12
11 Intermediate Wall Section Intermediate sections are used to support the Electro-Fence wires. They are not capable of taking any great strain and should not be used if the fence changes direction by more than 20 degrees. The Electro-Fence posts are attached to the existing fence posts and extend above the original fence. Intermediate Section 3 Metre Part No Description Qty EF-240 Wall Post 1 EF-260 Insulator 11 EF-300 2.5mm High Tensile Wire 33 metres EF-430 Warning Sign 0.33 INTERMEDIATE WALL SECTION PART NO EF-520 Page 13
12 End Wall Section In order to take the tension of the Electro-Fence wires at the beginning or end of a fence section, end sections are used. They are also used for internal or external corners of less than 90 degrees and where the fence height changes. End Section Part No Description Qty EF-250 Wall End Post 1 EF-280 End Hooks 11 EF-270 End Insulator 11 EF-300 2.5mm High Tensile Wire 33 metres EF-410 Wire Clamp 9 EF-310 Permanent Wire Tensioner 6 EF-430 Warning Sign 0.33 END WALL SECTION PART NO EF-620 Page 14
13 Direction Change Wall Section Direction change sections are used where the fence wire changes direction by more than 20 degrees either horizontally or vertically Direction Change Section Part No Description Qty EF-250 Wall End Post 1 EF-280 End Hooks 11 EF-270 End Insulator 11 EF-300 2.5mm High Tensile Wire 33 metres EF-430 Warning Sign 0.66 DIRECTION CHANGE WALL SECTION PART NO EF-720 Page 15
14 Corner Wall Section Corner sections are used only for internal corners of 90 degrees. Use two end sections for external corners and corners other than 90 degrees. Corner Section Part No Description Qty EF-250 Wall End Post 1 EF-290 Corner Hooks 11 EF-270 End Insulator 22 EF-300 2.5mm High Tensile Wire 66 metres EF-410 Wire Clamp 11 EF-310 Permanent Wire Tensioner 11 EF-430 Warning Sign 0.66 CORNER WALL SECTION PART NO EF-820 Page 16