Agricultural Scales

Product Catalogue
Electric Fencing
Agricultural Scales
Electronic ID
Cattle Prodders
Quality Australian
Made Products
Australian
Made
THUNDERBIRD the REAL Australians!
Australian Designed, Tested and Made.
The Development Continues for Quality Australian made products
Over the last decade, Thunderbird has developed over
50 new products. Our Company’s commitment to
research and development has been the key to our recent
success.
Thunderbird, in addition to continually improving existing
products in the range, is designing new innovative
products for the man on the land.
Some of these include A range of EID electronic I.D. readers, compatible with
the NLIS system.
Larger improved electric fence insulators and
accessories.
A range of solar fence energisers that will automatically
adjust the output power in accordance with the amount
of energy produced from the sun.
A super advanced weighing and recording system
incorporating graphic display, cutting edge software
and the latest powerful microchips, that combine to
deliver an extremely powerful and versatile Ag Scale
indicator.
THUNDERBIRD is Australia’s leading Ag livestock
management manufacturer, we are the only company
in Australia that manufactures • Electric fence geared and non geared wind up reels
• Plastic moulded tread-in multi lug post
• Dedicated range of low cost mains/battery fence energisers
• Remote controlled fence energiser with keypad and display
• Electronic stock prodder range
• Dedicated complete agricultural weighing systems, NLIS compatible
• Underground electric fence cable
• Complete NLIS EID and AG Scale package
• Dedicated angle moulded enclosure for solar fence energisers
Look for the Australian made symbol inside and secure Australian jobs
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Australian
Made
Leading the
way for AUSTRALIA.
Thunderbird has been supplying quality products to the
Australian farmer for over 35 years.
Over this time Thunderbird has become one of
Australia’s largest and most progressive livestock
management electronic manufacturer.
Thunderbird is the Australian
company that manufacturers•Portable and Permanent Electric Fence systems
•A complete range of agricultural weighing
systems and accessories.
•Electronic cattle prodders
•Remote controlled fence energisers
•Electronic ID equipment
Australian
Made
Surface mount electronic component robot
Automatic plastic injection moulders
Thunderbird employs over 46 Australians
manufacturing and distributing
a quality range of products.
Utilizing the latest technologies and machinery
that maintain lower production costs.
Australian
Made
Contents
ElectricFencing
Page 4 Mains/Battery Energiser
Page 5 Mains Energisers
Page 6 Battery Energisers
Page 7 Solar Energisers
Page 8 Testers
Page 8 Earthing kits
Page 9 Steel post insulators
Page 9 Wood post insulators
Page 10 End strain insulators
Page 10 Standoff brackets
Page 11 Gate kits
Page 11 Wire joiners and strainers
Page 12 Underground cable
Page 12 Hot tape & Poly wire
Page 13 Windup reels
Page 13 Tread-in posts
Page 14 Fence accessories
Page 14 Fibreglass fencing
Page 15 General fence products
Page 16 Cattle prodders
Page 17 Ag scale Indicators
Page 18 Ag scale Load bars
Page 19 Ag scale accessories
Page 20 Ag scale specifications
Page 21 Portable tag reader EID
Page 22 Portable tag reader EID
Page 23 Electric fencing tips
Page 24 Energiser earthing
Page 25 Fence design
Page 26 Upgrading existing fences
Page 26 Temporary fencing
Page 27 Fence overview
Page 28 Contacts
Australian
Made
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Mains / Battery Energisers
Medium Mains / Battery Energisers
Australian
Made
MB-40 Powers up to 5 km
MB-70 Powers up to 10 km
MB-150 Powers up to 20 km
Designed to operate from mains or battery
power, providing exceptional flexibility.
Featuring sealed and protected
electronics — no more failure due to
moisture or insects.
Made to last in the harshest environments
and conditions.
Pulse and low battery light.
Comes with mains adaptor
and battery lead.
All 2 year
warranty
Remote Controlled Energisers
Australian
Made
Large Mains / Battery Energisers
3 Models available MB-500 Powers up to 45 km
MB-1000 Powers up to 90 km
MB-1500 Powers up to 130 km
4 fence system conditions displayed
- Remote control - turn the energiser on or off from
anywhere along the fence.
- Digital display - indicates output voltage, earth condition, stored joules and amps, and condition of fence.
- Built in alarm - lets you know when the fence voltage
drops, adjustable 2-6kv.
- Auto battery save mode - When battery voltage level
drops, system changes output level to low and pulse
rate to maximum, this returns to normal when battery
voltage rises to normal.
Great Value - the Unipower package includes :
Energiser, remote control, 12 volt rechargeable
battery, 240 volt transformer.
Also pictured is the optional strobe light.
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- Keypad - well spaced keys, easy to use sealed keypad.
- 3 Power levels - select low, medium or high output
power levels.
- Australian made - The only one of it’s kind made in
Australia.
- Adjustable pulse rates - select from 1.2 seconds
to 2.4 seconds between pulses.
- Optional strobe - flashing light system that
activates on alarm.
Mains Fence Energisers
Australian
Made
Small Mains Energiser
M-50 Powers up to 5 km
Ideal for small fence applications, lifestyle farms, even
gardens.
Packaged in a tough weatherproof case with pulse light.
Easy to use large terminal knobs. Just some of the
features that puts Thunderbird’s M-50 ahead in it’s class.
Australian
Made
Medium Mains Energisers
M-100 Powers up to10 km
M-200 Powers up to 20 km
Designed for small to mid sized farms.
Suitable for control for all types of animals.
Large fence terminal knobs.
Large Mains Energisers
Australian
Made
M-450 Powers up to 40 km
M-850 Powers up to 70 km
All 2 year
warranty
M-1250 Powers up to 95 km
M-1850 Powers up to 140 km
Designed for large farms with harsh conditions.
Suitable for controlling all types of animals.
Pulsetracka - 6 flashing lights indicate fence condition.
Gasket sealed tough enclosure, low & high power
outlets, RFI suppression circuitry, overpulse safety
protection.
Model
Distance Joules M-50 5 km .
0.5 M-100 10 km 1.1 M-200 20 km 1.7 M-450 40 km 3.8 M-850 70 km 7.8 M-1250 95 km 11.4 M-1850 140 km 17.6 Voltage Warranty Output 7,500 2 years 7,500 2 years 7,500 2 years 7,500 2 years 7,500 2 years 7,500 2 years 7,000 2 years Certified safety
Approved
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
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Battery Fence Energisers
Strip Grazers
Australian
Made
B-12 2km operates from external 12 volt battery
B-6/12 2km operates from 4 x D cells or external
12 volt battery.
Designed for short runs of electric fencing.
Portable and low battery use, are the big features of these
energisers.
Designed to hang on the live fence wire. All wiring comes as
standard. Audible beep indicates operation.
Australian
Made
Medium Battery Energisers
B-40 Powers up to 5 km
B-70 Powers up to 10 km
All 2 year
warranty
B-150 Powers up to 20 km
Sealed electronics - protected from moisture and insect damage.
Modular design. Pulse and low battery lights.
This range is super reliable - designed to operate in the
harshest conditions.
Large Battery Energisers
Australian
Made
B-310 Powers up to 35 km
B-510 Powers up to 50 km
B-1010 Powers up to 100 km
Ample power for those bigger jobs. 3 power output levels.
Digital display for voltage, fence load & joules.
Gasket sealed enclosure, keypad for selection of pulse speed,
power level & alarm voltage level.
Model Distance Joules
B-12
2 km .13 B-6/12 (6V) 2 km .13 B-6/12 (12 V) 2 km .13 B-40 5 km .4 B-70 10 km .7 B-150 20 km 1.5
B-310 35 km 3.0 B-510 50 km 5.5 B-1010
95 km 9.6 6
Battery Drain Solar Option low battery Indication Power levels Voltage
12-18mA yes yes 2
6,500
17-26 mA yes yes 2
6,500
12-18 mA yes yes 2
6,500
20-35 mA yes yes Auto Variable 7,500
35-50 mA yes yes Auto Variable 7,500
60-110 mA yes yes Auto Variable 7,500
130/250 mA yes yes 3
9,000
190/400 mA yes yes 3
9,000
290/700 mA
yes yes 3
9,000
Solar Fence Energisers
Self Contained Systems - includes battery
S-20B 2 km Solar System
Australian
Made
S-40B 5 km Solar System
Ideal for small fencing applications.
Fully portable - battery included.
Light , easy and fast to set up. Fence leads and
mains re-charger supplied. The electronics are
sealed to avoid failure from moisture and insects.
Small / Medium Solar Energisers.
S-20 2 km Solar Energiser
S-40 5 km Solar Energiser
S-70 10 km Solar Energiser
Australian
Made
S-150 20 km Solar Energiser
Designed for medium fence applications.
Sealed electronics - made to withstand the elements.
Low battery warning light. Low battery light.
Battery not included
Large Solar Energisers
Australian
Made
B-310 35 km Solar Energiser
B-510 50 km Solar Energiser
B-1010 100 km Solar Energiser
Designed for large fence applications where no
mains power is available.
Regulator and mounting supplied as standard.
Battery not included.
Model
B-40
B-70
B-150
B-310
B-510
B-1010
Recommended min
solar panel size
4 watts
6 watts
12 watts
20 watts
40 watts
80 watts
Recommended min
battery size
50 AH
60 AH
70 AH
80 AH
100 AH
200 AH
Note : Deep cycle type batteries are
recommended
Solar panel sizes may vary due to
geographical locations. Larger panels
may be required in some areas.
Note : SEE BATTERY ENERGISERS FOR SPECIFICATIONS.
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Testers
Australian
Made
No 9
Lite Volt Tester
4 lights indicate voltage level
1500, 3000, 4500 & 6000 volts
(poor, fair, good or excellent)
Requires no battery to operate.
No 5
Fault Locator
Australian
Made
Displays—volts, amps and direction
of the fault.
Auto on/off function
Saves time locating shorts
Digital Display.
Australian
Made
No 8
Digital VoltMeter
Reads up to 10,000 volts
Digital Display
Auto on/off function
9 volt battery lasts up to 1 year.
Australian
Made
No 4
Fence Flasher
Sealed from moisture and
insect damage.
Flashes when fence voltage
is over 2,500 volts
Can be seen up to 1 km
away at night.
Earthing Kits
No 125
Earth Clamp
Fits 12 mm rod.
Provides secure electrical connection.
No 70
Portable Galvanised
Earth Stake
Hot dipped galvanized
1000 mm in length
T bar top to assist removal.
Termination bolt included.
Australian
Made
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No 60
Super Earth Kit
Contains bentonite and salt to
improve Soil conductivity around
earth rod.
Stainless steel rod for long life.
Steel Post Insulators
No 18
No 18C
No 18S
Pinlock insulator
Easy mounting.
UV stabilised.
Australian
Made
Australian
Made
Australian
Made
Super strong insulator
UV stabilised.
Heavy Duty design.
Ideal for wire and poly wire.
Claw steel post.
Easy mounting.
UV stabilised.
Australian
Made
No 20
Ideal for 12 mm tape.
No crushing tape.
Economical insulator.
Australian
Made
Australian
Made
Australian
Made
No 23S
No 23L
No 31B
White post cap.
Ideal for wire & cord.
UV stabilised.
Will take 40 mm tape.
Porcelain steel post.
Fire resistant and
long lasting.
No 106
Wide tape insulator
up to 40 mm tape
Long steel post cap
Maximum visibility, use
with wire or tape up to
40 mm. Secures to post.
Wood Post Insulators
Australian
Made
Australian
Made
No 17
No 19
No 19C
Pinlock wood post.
Heavy Duty design UV
Shield to prevent
arcing.
Claw wood post.
Ribbed for extra
strength.
Anti arc shield.
Staple insulator.
Clamps around wire.
Gal staple.
No 31A
Porcelain wood post.
Long lasting and robust.
Australian
Made
Australian
Made
Australian
Made
No 24
Screw in wood post.
Screws straight
into soft timber.
Slotted for easy
wire access.
No 107
Wide tape wood post.
Up to 40 mm tape.
No 7
30 metres insultube
5mm I.D - 9 mm O.D.
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End Strain Insulators
Australian
Made
Australian
Made
No 25
Porcelain end strainer.
Strong and long lasting.
Fire resistant material.
No 26
No 16
No 16W
Medium end strainer.
Extra long leakage path.
Designed for short strains.
Super end strainer.
Super strong material UV
ideal for long fence strains.
Porcelain reel
Ideal for corner
strains
large 41mm
Stand-off Brackets
Upgrading Existing Fences.
Australian
Made
Australian
Made
No 31
Porcelain 300 mm
Spring steel wire & C
clip For extra long life.
Robust.
Australian
Made
Australian
Made
No 29
Pinlock 300 mm
spring steel wire.
Fits to pre strained wire.
No 17L
200 mm screw in
wood post offset.
No 50
300 mm fibreglass
offset and spring clip.
Australian
Made
Australian
Made
Australian
Made
No 28S
No 27
Polytube 300 mm
Can be installed to
pre strained wire.
Plastic tube insulator.
No 83 single 150 mm
Steel post 300 mm plastic.
Clamps around steel Y post.
Very safe to use with horses.
No 84 single 250 mm
No 22
Steel post 150 mm plastic
offset. Ideal for hot tape.
Fits to both sides of steel post.
No 85 double 250 mm (500 mm overall)
Multiriggers are designed to mount to steel or wood posts. High tensile gal steel.
Single multiriggers fit to both sides of posts.
Can be connected to pre strained wire. Comes with coach screw, bolt and nylock nut.
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Gate Kits
Australian
Made
No 32
Gate handle.
Gal spring and hook.
Large shield to prevent
shocks.
No 46
Australian
Made
No 32B
Super gate handle.
Super strong trace
spring, bounces back.
Tape gate.
Adjustable buckles, 3 way anchor.
Up to 5 metre gateways.
Australian
Made
Australian
Made
Australian
Made
No 32A
No 34B
Plastic hook grip
completely insulated.
No 34C
Australian
Made
Gate anchor
3 connection points.
Gal steel plate and connector.
Spring gate.
Large gal spring, 3 way anchor.
Up to 5 metre gateways.
Wire Joiners & Strainers
No 13S
No 13
Super wire joint clamp.
Heavy Duty strong design.
Gal finish, excellent electrical joint.
Wire joint clamp.
Split bolt type.
Takes up to 2.5 mm wire.
Australian
Made
No 34
Plain ratchet strainer.
Rust resistant gal frame.
Clip lock design.
No 33A
No 33
Poly ratchet strainer.
Rust resistant gal frame.
Gal hook and large insulator.
Porcelain ratchet strainer.
Rust resistant gal frame.
Long life porcelain insulator.
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Underground Cable
Australian
Made
Thunderbird’s underground cable is double insulated for
premium insulation and is manufactured from high quality
materials with a galvanized wire core.
Used as a lead out from shed to fence, under gateways, general
wire connections and earth stake wires.
No
No
No
No
No
No
11E 25 m x 1.6 mm underground cable
11 50 m x 1.6 mm underground cable
11F 25 m x 2.5 mm underground cable
11A 50 m x 2.5 mm underground cable
11B 100 m x 2.5 mm underground cable
11D 200 m x 2.5 mm underground cable
Hot Tape & Poly Wire
Poly Wire
Australian
Made
No
No
No
No
40EO - 200 m orange
40EW - 200 m white
40DO - 500 m orange
40DW - 500 m white
Hot Tape
Australian
Made
No
No
No
No
No
40BO - 200 m orange
40BW - 200 m white
40CO - 400 m orange
40CW - 400 m white
41 100m x 40 mm wide
Super Poly Wire
Australian
Made
No 42 - 200 m white/red
No 42A - 400 m white/red
Super Hot Tape
No 40S - 200 m white/red
No 40SA - 400 m white/red
The Poly Wire range uses 6
stainless steel wires, and is ideal
for short distances.
Designed for short distances.
Hot Tape is 12 mm wide, with 5
stainless steel wires.
Highly visible woven design.
Designed for longer distances.
Thicker Stainless steel wires for
better conductivity. 3 mm.
Super conductive, highly visible
12 mm wide tape.
Thicker Stainless steel wires.
Ideal for longer distances.
Super conductive 12mm Tape,
3mm Braid, 6mm Rope & 2.5mmWire
No
No
No
No
No
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48 - 200 m Thundertape
48A - 400 m Thundertape
47 - 200 m Thunderbraid
52 - 200 m Thundercord
53 - 200 m Thunderrope
The range of Thunder poly tapes,
braids, cords and ropes feature a
combination of tinned copper and
stainless steel wires.
Superior conductivity and strength
to go the distance.
Wind Up Reels
Standard reels - insulated bobbins, aluminium frame, light
and easy to use. Strong simple construction with ratchet.
Australian
Made
No 36 - up to 200 m Polytape / 500m Polywire
No 36A - up to 350 m Polytape / 800m Polywire
Australian
Made
Geared reels - 3 to 1 gear ratio to make winding faster and
easier. Aluminium frame, lightweight but strong design.
No 36G - up to 200 m Polytape / 500m Polywire
No 36GA - up to 350 m Polytape / 800m Polywire
Tread In Posts
No 61 Plastic Multi wire
No 37 Orange Pigtail post
post 1080 mm high.
10 mm heavy duty steel.
Heavy duty white polymer. Robust construction for longer life.
Extremely light.
No 39 Galvanised pigtail post
6 mm spring steel, 1060 mm
Non breakable steel foot.
Australian
Made
Australian
Made
No 38 Multi wire steel
galvanised post 1100 mm,
non breakable steel foot.
Replaceable insulators, spring
steel design.
No 38H Multi wire steel
galvanised post 1500 mm, non
breakable steel foot. Replaceable
insulators, spring steel design.
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Fence Accessories
Australian
Made
Australian
Made
Jumper leads No 59 single
No 119 Triple leads, with insulated clips
Australian
Made
Separate insulated clips
No 120 red, No 121 black
and No 122 green.
Australian
Made
No104 Tape Joining buckle
No 105 Gal tape buckle 40 mm
No 14 Cut Out Switch
Australian
Made
No 49 Flood Isolator
No 15
Fence Warning Sign.
- It is a legal requirement
to have warning signs at
frequent intervals,
where public can
access fence.
No 10K
Lightning Diverter Kit.
- Includes porcelain
diverter, joint clamps and
H/D choke spring.
- Massively reduces power loss
when flood contacts the fence.
- Sealed from insect and
water damage.
- Eliminates fence totally
shorting out.
Fibreglass Fencing
10 mm white posts and adjustable clip
Ideal option for both temporary and permanent fencing.
Strong, flexible yet lightweight.
No
No
No
No
No
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55 1000 mm x 10 mm fibreglass posts
54 1250 mm x 10 mm fibreglass posts
56 1500 mm x 10 mm fibreglass posts
57 10 mm galvanised spring clip
51 Nylon driver cap
General Fence Products
Australian
Made
No 44
Steel post lifter.
No 43
Wire spinner
- Fully adjustable
- Over run break.
Australian
Made
No 45A
No 45
Steel post driver.
Large steel post driver.
Australian
Made
No 400
Yellow steel post safety cap.
- Can be fastened to post.
- Bright visible colour.
- UV stabilised plastic.
No 125
Wire twisting tool.
- Smooth comfortable handle.
- Takes multi size wires.
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Cattle Prodders
THUNDERSTICK
Australian
Made
Electronic Stock Prodder
THUNDERBIRD has released a new range of
Australian made electronic stock prodders that delivers
high performance, reliability and real value.
Features
• 3 models available - 500 mm, 750 mm & 1000 mm.
• The only Australian made electronic prodder.
• Sealed electronics - ants and moisture protected.
• 12 months warranty, all spare parts available.
• Super strong polycarbonate plastic shaft - flexible.
• Advanced efficient micro electronics.
• Solid brass connections, well balanced.
• Operates from 4x C cell alkaline batteries.
• One piece tough plastic moulding for extra strength.
• Safe - low current output.
• Comfortable flat base design, avoids rolling off objects
posts, trucks etc & being damaged.
• Superior shaft / body connection system - very strong joint
assembly ensures continued operation.
Be in control of your livestock with THUNDERSTICK
At the touch of a button you can improve animal
control when you want.
Australian
Made
Thunderbird’s superior shaft
to body connection system
- very strong joint assembly
ensures continued operation.
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Ag Scale Indicators
Thunderbird’s range of microcomputer digital indicators incorporate the latest microchips and
advanced software resulting in reliable high performance agricultural weighing. Thunderbird’s
indicators represent excellent value and can help you become a real professional, providing you
important information in the yard to make better management decisions.
Australian
Made
SS1000 Basic indicator.
Australian
Made
Main Features Giant LCD display, easy to operate, fast accurate weighing,
4 weighing modes including 2 livestock modes to capture
moving weights. Sealed keypad. Very easy to use.
Low power auto off function.
Upgradeable to PS3000. Compatible with all load bars.
PS3000 Advanced statistical/drafting indicator
Main Features Giant LCD display, internal rechargeable battery & charger,
4 weighing modes including 2 livestock modes to capture
moving weights, RS232 communication port, hold facility.
Statistics displayed - min, max, number, total, and average
weights - as well as statistics on each weight range.
Auto Memory - remembers weight when turned on.
Auto Tally - automatically adds weight to statistics.
5 Way drafting and many more.
Australian
Made
NLIS COMPATIBLE
ULTRASCALE Alpha /numeric recording Indicator
Main Features Records - ID (tag), weight, date, file and 12 condition codes.
The system prompts the operator - making it easier to use,
displaying each animals previous weight and data as you
weigh. Operator can download all data stored at a later time to
a computer.
A dedicated memory battery as well as a separate battery
to power the system is supplied with a mains recharger,
computer cable and software.
Directly connects to a suitable electronic ID reader, storing
all data and eliminating the need for a computer in the field.
COMING SOON !!
ES6000 EID super advanced data recording system.
This system will replace the Ultrascale system, and will
include many more features.
Not for trade use.
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Ag Scale Load Bars
Thunderbird’s Australian built load bar systems are built to handle restless animals and
perform in tough agricultural conditions. Portable or permanent applications, when coupled
with one of our digital indicators you will find the best value Ag weighing system available.
Easymove Bars (2 bars, 580 mm long)
Portable load bars available in 500 kg and 2000 kg
capacities. Lightweight, yet robust with galvanised
construction. Sealed transducers with rodent grid
protection mesh.
Australian
Made
Extender Bars (2 bars, 1000 mm long)
3000 kg permanent load bars ideal for under cattle
crushes. Heavy Duty design that’s made to last.
Sealed transducers mounted in solid, thick galvanised
housings, fitted with cable hose protection.
Australian
Made
QuadBars (4 bars, 580 mm long)
4000 kg load bars suitable for under weigh bins and
mixers, providing excellent stability.
Australian
Made
Recommended Applications
Bars
Sheep crates
Cattle platforms
Cattle crushes
Feed bins
Mixers
Woolpress
Easymove Bars
yes
yes
yes**
Note : *preferred option **2000 kg only
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Extender Bars
Quad Bars
yes*
yes
yes
yes
yes*
Not for trade use.
Ag Scale Accessories
Cattle Platform
Strong, robust construction makes for easy
weighing in a race, using anti-slip grid mesh.
Available painted or in hot dipped galvanised
finish.
Australian
Made
Dim 2050 mm x 640 mm
Cattle platform V race and rump bar also
available. Used with easymove bars.
TwoPiece Cattle Platform
Interlocking halves make it easier to transport.
Designed to be used with easymove bars.
Dim 2000 mm x 640 mm
Australian
Made
Sheep Crates
Thunderbird’s sheep crate provides fast ,
accurate weighing, with it’s automatic open /
close gate system. Rear gate closes behind the
animal automatically. After the animal leaves the
crate and the operator closes the front gates, rear
gates then reopens automatically.
Australian
Made
3 way manual draft module
All steel construction.
Used with easymove bars.
Dim 1250 mm long x 580 mm wide x 1000 mm
high.
Pig and goat crates also available, V sides.
Bolts straight onto the front of sheep crate.
Allows operator to draft animals 3 different ways.
Australian
Made
3 way AUTOMATIC drafter.
Australian
Made
This innovative system drafts animals by
weight 2 or 3 ways, it’s the ultimate labour
saver. 3 air rams open and close gates
according to your pre-programmed weights.
All you have to do is supply your stock to it.
• Manual override
• Smooth quite operation
• Great Value
• Rear auto gate open / close system, by
animals weight
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Ag Scale Specifications
FEATURES
Auto and Manual Tare
4 Weighing Modes
Low Voltage Indication
Fast Stable Software
Drafting
On Screen Statistics
Keypad Weight Calibration
Internal Battery and Re charger
Auto Tally
Auto Memory
Lock (hold) Screen Display
Sealed Keypad
Point Set Programming Function
Auto Drafting Option
RS232 Computer Connection
External Power Connection
Direct EID (electronic ID) Connection
Printer Connection
Low Power Auto Off Function
Group Files
ID (tag) Recording
Condition / Operator Codes
Animal Records (approx)
Back and Forward Keys
Ability to Edit Records
Alpha/Numeric Recording
Deleting Facility
Date Entries
On Screen Prompting Instructions
Various Load Bar Capacities
Previous Weights Displayed
Previous Codes Displayed
2 YEARS Warranty
Load Bar Specifications
Portable use
Permanent use
SS1000
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
PS3000
YES
YES
YES
YES
5 WAYS
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
100
16 DIGITS
12 DIGITS
2700
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
Easymove Bars
Extender Bars
Quad Bars
YES
NO
NO
YES
YES
YES
ULTRASCALE
YES
YES
YES
YES
3 WAYS
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
500 / 2000
3000
4000
2 year Warranty
YES
YES
YES
Fine mode
YES
NO
NO
Bolt down plates
YES
YES
YES
Cable protection
YES
YES
YES
Gross capacity KG
20
Portable EID Tag Reader
Thunderbird’s new PR20 portable RFID tagreader.
Suitable for reading NLIS ear tags and bolus,
made robust for agricultural conditions.
Features • Stores 6,500 tag numbers
• Audible beeper indicator
• Duplicate search facility
• Delete last ID function
• 2 Scanning modes
• 6 Menu functions
• Communication software
• Optional Bluetooth connection
using serial adaptor
Thunderbird’s PR20 is supplied
complete with downloading software
disk, a 12 volt external power lead, a 5
metre serial cable and a 240 volt mains
adaptor to charge internal battery.
The PR20 has been designed with
the rigours of agricultural use in mind,
moisture resistant computer port and
switch, using robust materials ABS and
fibreglass compound, and a sealed
keypad to avoid moisture or dirt entry.
Australian
Made
• NLIS compatible
• Digital LCD two line display
• Uploads a tag bucket file
• 30 ID files
• Internal rechargeable battery Ni-MH
• Sealed keypad
• RS -232 computer connection
Australian
Made
The new PR20 electronic tag
reader stores the IDs in its memory
that can be downloaded to a
computer at a later time.
The PR20 can also be directly
connected to scale indicators
transferring the ID data to be
stored by the scale.
Another Quality Australian Made Product
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Livestock Management
Systems
NLIS Compatible
Portable Tag Reader
PR20
Australian
Made
The PR20 has a digital display that shows file
number, ID count, ear tag number, and all of the
menu functions.
The sealed keypad allows the operator to select
manual or automatic scanning, file number,
erasing, scrolling, baud rate, searching etc.
The PR20 has a RS 232 computer port for robust
data transfer, a buzzer, digital LCD display, a
sealed on/off switch and an LED recessed into
the base.
The PR20 lets the operator know a tag has been
successfully read by an audible buzzer and tag
number displayed on screen.
Specifications
Read range - approx 950 mm from operators
hand, or up to 270mm from reader depending on tag orientation.
Operating Current - 90-100mA average.
Display - 16 character x 2 back lit display.
Internal Battery - Ni-MH 4.8V 2000mAH
nominal.
External Supply - 5-12Vdc.
Charge Current - 120mA approx.
Number of files - 30.
Read indication - Audible beeper
and ID display.
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Duplicate search - will not read tag twice
in a row.
Memory - stores 6500 IDs.
Dimensions - Length 765 mm Shaft Dia 32mm.
Weight - 876 gm.
Rated - IP44.
Transponder Types - 134.2 kHz HDX/FSK.
Baud rate - 4800, 9600, 19200 & 57600.
Bluetooth - optional.
NLIS compatibility - can store tag bucket file
for all 6500 tags and display ID on a match.
Software imports tag bucket file and exports
NLIS notification file.
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How an electric fence works!
Using different earth systems!
Fault is between energiser
and first test point
NO
Continue until section of fence
has been found to be faulty.
Go to the next cut out switch
disconnect, test voltage.
YES
Go to the first cut out
switch, disconnect and
test to that point.
Is voltage normal ?
NO
YES
Fence is OK.
No 5 Fault locator
No 8 Digital Volt Meter
No 9 Lite Volt Tester
Fault locator shows
Voltage, Amps &
Direction of short.
Earth is inadequate Improve earth stake system.
YES
NO
Test earth system Is voltage more than
300 volts
Test voltage at the energiser.
If voltage is low disconnect energiser
from fence and test separately.
Is voltage normal ?
TEST PROCEDURE.
Fence Testing / Fault Finding
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Drive additional earth stakes into the ground every 1
km of fence run, connect with wire joint clamps to non
electrified wires in the fence.
Position in a moist area if possible. Connect to double
insulated cable clamp connection tight using bolts or
wire joint clamps.
Copper connected to other metals creates electrolysis,
causing poor contacts.
Drive 3 stakes into the ground 1.5 metres. Place
stakes 5 metres apart. Use galvanised steel or
stainless steel stakes. - DO NOT USE COPPER.
Use THUNDERBIRD
Super Earth Kits in
dry soil areas.
(bentonite type)
An electric fence
Earth system
should
Be 10 metres
away from other
earth systems.
The fence will not be effective if the earth is
unsatisfactory.
Installing Energisers
Most problems with electric fencing are associated
with POOR earthing !!
The live wire is only half the circuit, earthing is just as
important.
Caution : young children and
infirm persons should not be
left unsupervised in the
vicinity of an operating
energiser.
A correct earth is essential, read and follow earthing instructions for best results.
Solar energisers need to face the equator (face north if in the southern
hemisphere)
Solar and battery energisers should be installed in the middle of the fence line.
Use THUNDERBIRD double insulated cable from energisers terminals to earth
system and live wire, terminate with wire joint clamps.
Install energisers in a dry well ventilated position, out of the reach of children.
Install mains energisers indoors, cover permanently installed battery energisers
from weather where practical. Strip grazer energisers do not require covering.
Thunderbird energiser are supplied with a full set of instructions - please read
these instructions at the time of installation.
Energiser Installation
Earthing.
Live
125mm
150mm
150mm
Earth
Live
Earth
Live
Earth
Steel or wooden posts require
Insulators, or use fibreglass
Posts with clips.
Post Spacing
Boundary/Feral
fence
Earth
Live
Sheep fence
200mm
150mm
200mm
Earth
200mm
200mm
3 Wire Pig
fence
3 Wire Cattle
fence
280mm
280mm
Earth
250mm
Live
Live
Live
125mm
Live
Earth
Live
280mm
Live
250mm
Wire Spacing
150mm
150mm
250mm
Posts spacing
recommendations
are for flat country (max).
Reduce distance according to
type of terrain.
Requirements may
vary a little in some
Conditions.
Recommended wire
Spacings for different
animals.
Fence Design
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Use THUNDERBIRD double insulated underground cable buried to a depth
of 300 mm, inside poly pipe for protection. Bend down ends to avoid rain
water entering. This is done for both live and earth wires, using joint clamps
on all connections. Cut out switches can be positioned at gateways to
isolate fence runs.
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Tread in posts
gate handle
compression gate handle
Strip Grazing Wire & Post Spacing
Hot tape and polywire can be used up to 500 metres effectively.
Super polytape and polywire can be used for runs up to 1500 metres.
For longer runs use gal fencing wire.
Hot tape & Poly wire
Wind up Reels
Strip Grazing
Temporary Electric Fencing
Short the fence out 100 metres away from the energiser’s earth
stakes., make sure voltage is around 1500 volts at the energiser.
Drive a stake 100mm into the ground around 1 metre away from
the last earth stake. Test voltage between the test stake and the
energiser’s earth.
Voltage should be less than 300 –600 volts. If voltage is higher
additional earth stakes are required.
THUNDERBIRD’S Super bentonite earth kits may be required in
poor earth situations. (sandy soil types or rocky ground)
THUNDERBIRD’S Fault Locator is an ideal test instrument.
Testing energiser’s earth system.
Offset wires
Upgrading Existing Fences
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Earthing
Installing Energisers
Wire Connectors
Paralleling Common Wire
enquiries@thunderbird.au.com
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AUSTRALIAN
DESIGNED
AND MADE FOR
AUSTRALIAN
CONDITIONS
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All specifications are subject to change without notice, as our company is committed to product improvements.