Premier PRS 200 Solar Energizer & Kit
Discontinued — For folks who need a 2-joule solar powered charger for summer through fall usage.
When compared to competing units with similar output, PRS units have a larger solar panel (in watts) and larger batteries (ampere hours).
Common Uses
Specs
Includes:
- 1-2.0 joule energizer
- 2-26 amp hour 12V sealed lead acid batteries
- 1-Wiring harness
- 1-20-watt solar panel
- 1-Voltage regulator
- 2-Ground rods and ground rod extension kit
- 1-Metal carry case (24"x18"x10 1/2")
Note: Kit includes a 5-Light Wireless Fence Tester.
Joules
- 2.7 stored joules
- 2.0 released joules
- 1.72 joules in moist soils
- 0.4 joules in dry soils
Miscellaneous
- Requires 6' of ground rod in the ground.
- Draw from a 12V battery is 163 milliampere (mA) per hour. With this energizer a 12V 100 ampere hour, deep cycle battery will last approximately 15 days* on a clean or a weedy fence. *Assumes being drawn down to 40% between recharges.
- 40 pulses per minute. If properly used and or stored, battery should last 3-4 years.
Should Power...
- 2.5 miles of 3 strand cattle fence.
- 1 mile of 5-7 strand sheep fence.
- 16 164' Sheep/Goat nets or 8 164' Poultry Nets.
Benefits
- Assembled in house at Premier. We build each unit and test it before it goes out our door. This allows us to know that we are sending you a unit that works.
- Half the cost per joule than competitors
- Can be laid flat on the ground during summer months to make them less visible to the public.
- To catch the sun's power in winter, simply lean it against a post. If you live in low-sun areas, do this in the late fall and early winter also.
- All metal case; very strong and rugged.
- Won't rust. It's aluminum and stainless steel.
- Light brown exterior reduces its visibility to vandals and reduces heat buildup inside the case.
- All metal clamps for lid.
How to Use
Winter Use
If you're not using your PRS unit during the winter follow these tips to preserve battery life:
If you're planning on using your PRS unit during the winter months, follow these helpful hints:
To use light tester WITHOUT ground probe
For Fence:- Touch the top of the tester to the electrified fence you wish to test.
- Push the button (if applicable).
- The tester will light up according to the voltage at that location on the fence.
- Turn off energizer.
- Disconnect ground wire and fence wire from energizer.
- Turn on energizer.
- Touch the top of the tester onto the top of the fence terminal on the energizer.
- Push the button (if applicable).
- The tester should light up to 6000 volts or more.
To use light tester WITH ground probe
For Fence:- Insert the probe of the tester into the soil.
- Remove your hand from the metal portion of the probe (to avoid a shock).
- To get a voltage reading, touch the metal clip (on the top of the tester) to the electrified fence you wish to test.
- The tester will light up according to the voltage at that location on the fence.
- Remove the tester from the fence and the probe from the soil. Do not remove the probe by pulling the insulated wire.
- Turn off energizer.
- Disconnect ground wire and fence wire from energizer.
- Turn on energizer.
- Touch probe from tester to ground terminal on energizer (be sure to hold onto the insulated wire and not the metal probe!)
- At same time touch the fence hook on tester to fence terminal on energizer.
- The tester should light up to 6000 volts or more.
Troubleshooting
Start by measuring the voltage at the end of the fence line. If the voltage is below 3000V, follow these steps to determine if the problem is with the fence, or the energizer.
Test the energizer first!
- Turn off the energizer.
- Disconnect the wires going to the fence and ground stake/rod.
- Turn the energizer back on.
- Measure the voltage on the energizer between the two terminals (positive and negative) with a digital voltmeter or other high-voltage tester. Touch one end to “-“ (earth terminal) and the other end to “+” (fence terminal). The reading tells you how well the energizer is working without any other variables.
- If the tester reads below 5000V, then the energizer (or possibly the battery) is the problem. If the voltage is above 5000V, then the trouble lies with your fence.
If the energizer is at fault:
- Test the battery with a low-voltage tester; recharge if lower than 12.2 volts
- Check the grounding system
If the fence is at fault:
- Conductors touching another wire, steel post or the soil
- Broken or damaged insulators
Precautions
- Make sure the power is turned off before working on the fence or the energizer.
- Make sure the fence line is clear of grass and debris that may lower the fence’s voltage.
- Ensure the solar panel is facing due south and avoid placing the unit where it may be covered by shadows from trees, bushes or tall grass.
- Regularly remove all debris from the solar panel.
- Batteries that are less than 40% charged may become damaged. Batteries MUST remain fully charged in freezing conditions.
To Reduce Risk & Liability
- Never place your head or upper spine near an electrified wire. Accidental head or neck contact can occur when pushing a voltage probe into the soil. Be careful when doing so to avoid head-to-wire contact!
- Never attempt to step over or climb through an energized fence of any kind.
- Never encourage anyone to touch an electric fence.
Warranty
30-day warranty for all batteries.
Listed below are recommended optional components or related items. Your particular situation may require alternative recommendations. Please call and talk to our consultants if there are any questions at 800-282-6631.
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Fence Connectors and Accessories
Digital Battery Meter
Item #125100 -Used to determine when a 12 volt battery needs to be recharged. Touch “+” and “-” probes to the corresponding battery terminals to measure voltage.
$25.50 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Digital Voltmeter
Item #132000 -Accurately tests the voltage of an electric fence. Useful for troubleshooting energizer issues too.
$46.00 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Fence Fault Finder
Item #133500 -Tests electric fences and determine fault locations with the press of the button. Save time in the field and reduce troublesome electrical shorts.
$119.00 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Live Fence Indicator
Item #133515 -For instant reassurance that your fence is working. Clip to your fence line and watch for the flash when you pass by. No batteries required.
$45.00 -
Fencing
Warning Sign
Item #346000 -Let passersby know that your fences are electrified with this easy-to-read electric fence warning sign.
$1.60 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Ground Rod, Galvanized, 6'
Item #151000 -Complete the circuit of your electric fence with galvanized grounds. No corrosion unlike copper rods.
$16.00 -
Handling Equipment
Ground Rod and/or Connecting Pin, 3'
Item #151200 -Effectively ground energizers or firmly secure handling equipment. Galvanized pin is resilient to rust and wear.
$8.00 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
T Ground Rod, 3' x 1/2"
Item #151210 -Provide a conductive ground circuit for your electric fence. Conductive t-grip is easy to install and remove.
$15.00 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
T Ground Rod, 18" x 1/2"
Item #151220 -Provide a conductive ground circuit for your electric fence. Conductive t-grip is easy to install and remove.
$8.00
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Energizer Solar Panels and Accessories
Sealed Lead Acid Battery, 12V, 26 amp hr
Item #121626 -12V sealed lead acid (SLA) batteries for use with electric fence energizers. 500-1000 rechargeable cycles. AGM construction.
$73.00 -
Handling Equipment
Ground Rod and/or Connecting Pin, 3'
Item #151200 -Effectively ground energizers or firmly secure handling equipment. Galvanized pin is resilient to rust and wear.
$8.00
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Vince B from Pennsylvania
System/energizer is well built. Heavy duty for sure. Unit is heavy.
We just put the energizer into service and we are getting solid 8KV fence readings. Currently have 4 fences connected to the energizer. Additional on-hand fencing will be put into use as grazing needs require.
The system requires charging prior to use. It was not highlighted in the paperwork that accompanied the energizer but a phone call to Premier technicians indicated a "good 3 days of strong sun" would be needed. This was a problem for us as we had very limited sunlight for numerous days (3-4) after the unit arrived. Unlike some of the "smaller" solar energizers we have ordered from Premier that had a wall charger plug built in, this larger, more robust unit did not. Can not imagine why a "plug-in" capability is not standard on this larger, dual battery unit? Not sure if one could put the batteries on a standard battery charger, should have asked.
Hope to update this review after a few weeks of use. At this point, yes, we recommend it for use on goat electric net fencing.
Rachel B from New York
We bought one of these energizers 2 years ago to use at our new farm on the draft horse fencing as it was too far from an electrical source. It's been in virtually constant use with zero problems. One of the best fencing investments we've made. As we fence other parts of the back of the property we will definitely purchase another unit for the other side of the creek.
Nathan S from Michigan
I've been using this 2 joule solar unit for a week now, on a pasture enclosed by four linked electronet sheep fences, also from premier, 164 feet each. The price was worth the results. This is the first time in a couple of years of doing sheep that a solar energizer has been able to keep my 20+ sheep and four cows, and their little ones, IN THE FENCE, all the time, with no exceptions, which is, of course, exactly what you want in a fence. I will probably be buying more of the same things in the future.
Perry C
Easy to set up and packs a wallop. We are running 0.8 miles of fence through mostly dry ground with grass intermittently touching the fence line. I have only had it up a week so I don't know about longevity.