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LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT
SYSTEMS
ELECTRIC FENCINGEID TAG READERS
CATTLE PRODDERSAGRICULTURAL SCALES
PROUDLY AUSTRALIAN
PRODUCT CATALOGUE2013/14
Quality Australian Made Products
Thunderbird - Proudly Australian2
Leading theway for AUSTRALIA.
Thunderbird has been supplying quality products to the Australian farmer for over 37 years.
Over this time Thunderbird has become one ofAustralia’s largest and most progressive livestock management electronics manufacturer.
Thunderbird is the Australian company that manufacturers-• PortableandPermanentElectricFencesystems
• Acompleterangeofagriculturalweighingsystemsandaccessories.
• Electroniccattleprodders
• Remotecontrolledfenceenergisers
ContentsPage 3 Mains/Battery EnergisersPage 4 Mains/Battery EnergisersPage 5 Mains EnergisersPage 6 Mains EnergisersPage 7 Solar EnergisersPage 8 Solar EnergisersPage 9 Battery EnergisersPage 10 Testers & Earthing KitsPage 11 Steel Post InsulatorsPage 11 Wood Post InsulatorsPage 12 End Strain InsulatorsPage 12 Stand Off BracketsPage 13 Gate KitsPage 13 Wire Joiners And StrainersPage 14 Underground CablePage 14 Hot Tape & Poly WirePage 15 Poly Conductor SpecsPage 16 Wind Up ReelsPage 16 Tread In PostsPage 17 Fence AccessoriesPage 17 Fibreglass FencingPage 18 General Fence ProductsPage 19 Cattle ProddersPage 20 Ag Scale IndicatorsPage 21 Ag Scale Load BarsPage 22 Ag Scale AccessoriesPage 23 Ag Scale SpecificationsPage 24 EID Tag ReadersPage 25 Fence Operation & TestingPage 26 Earthing and Installation Page 27 Fence DesignPage 28 Temporary Fencing Page 28 Upgrading Existing FencesPage 29 Fence DiagramsPage 30 Company ProfilePAGE 31 Contacts
Surface mount electronic component robot
Automatic plastic injection moulders
QualityAustralianMadeElectricFencingProducts
Small Mains & Battery Fence Energisers
Thunderbird employs many Australians, manufacturing and distributing a quality range of products utilizing the latest technologies and machinery which lower production costs.
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Small Mains & Battery Fence Energisers
MB65 Powers up to 7.5kmMB130 Powers up to 15km
•Designedtooperatefrommainsorbatterypower
•Optionalsolarkitisavailable
•LCDdisplaysoutputvoltageupto15kV
•Tough,O-ringsealedenclosure
•SMDtechnologyformaximumreliability
•MainsA.C.adaptorand12voltleadsupplied
•Qualitycomponents-2yearswarranty
•Lightningsparkgap-6monthslightningwarranty
•Vacuumsealedtransformerforlongerlife
•Lowbatterywarning&pulsetimingdisplayed
•Optionalsolarkitavailable
Model Stored Energy
MaximumDistance
Voltage@ no load
Voltage@ 500 ohms
CurrentDrain
Solar KitSize 12V
MB65 0.7 Joules 7.5km 7.7kV 5.2kV 40mA 5-8 wattMB130 1.4 Joules 15km 7.7kV 5.8kV 80mA 10 watt
Model Stored Energy
MaximumDistance
Voltage@ no load
Voltage@ 500 ohms
CurrentDrain
Solar KitSize 12V
MB250 2.7 Joules 25km 8.5kV 5.6kV 160mA 20 wattMB350 3.7 Joules 35km 8.5kV 5.9kV 210mA 20 watt
Medium Mains & BatteryFence Energisers
2 YEAR WARRANTY
MB250 Powers up to 25kmMB350 Powers up to 35km
• DigitalLCDdisplaysoutputvoltageupto15kV• Mainsorbatterypowered,(A.C.adaptorandD.Cleadsupplied)• Optionalsolarkitisavailable• Vacuumsealedtransformerforbetterreliabilityandlongerlife• SMDelectronicstoprovidethemostreliablecontrols• QualityAustralianmadeproduct,with2yearswarranty• Lightningsparkgapfitted-6monthswarrantyagainstlightning
strikes• Tough,weatherproofO-ringsealedenclosure• LowbatteryvoltageandoutputpulseindicatedonLCDdisplay
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Large Mains & Battery Fence Energisers
Australian Made
Remote ReadyRemote control (optional)Turns energiser on or off, from the fence line.
Digital Function Display•Outputvoltage•Earthcondition–poor-fair-good•Amps-conditionoffence•Joules-energybeingused•Mode-standby,diagnosticdata
MB550R Powers up to 50kmMB1050R Powers up to 85kmMB1750R Powers up to 135km
• Digital displayofoutputvoltage,earthcondition,joulesandamps-conditionoffence-alldisplayedtogether, no toggling required.
• Mains or battery powered-12voltleadandA.Cadaptorsupplied(optionalsolarkit).• Remote readyturnsunitonoroff,fromthepaddock.• Auto power boostautomaticallyincreasesenergylevelsasfencerequires.• 3 powers levelstoselectfrom,low–medium-high.• Earth monitor-displaystheconditionofyourearthsystem.• 13 pulse speedstoselectfrom-1.2to2.4seconds.• Built in alarm activatesinternalbuzzerandoptionalstrobeorsiren/strobewhenfencevoltagedrops.
Alarmvoltagecanbesetfrom2to6kV.• Tough enclosure -O-ringsealed,weatherproof,robustABSenclosure.• Great back up-2yearswarranty,6monthslightningwarranty.• Solar compatible -optionalsolarkitcanbeconnectedtochargebatteryforremoteareas.• Quality components-SMDelectronicsandvacuumsealedtransformer.• Auto battery save function - whenbatteryvoltageleveldrops,systemchangesoutputleveltolowand
pulse rate to minimum.
Model Stored Energy
MaximumDistance
Voltage@ no load
Voltage@ 250 ohms
CurrentDrain
Solar KitSize 12V
MB550R 5.1 Joules 50km 7.6kV 5.6kV 205-370mA 40 wattMB1050R 10.2 Joules 85km 7.9kV 6.6kV 335-730mA 80 wattMB1750R 17.6 Joules 135km 8.1kV 7.0kV 550-1180mA 120 watt
Pleasenote-energiserdistancesareaguideonly.Factorssuchasproximityoflivewire(s)toearthortootherpartsofafence,distanceoflivewirerununderground,thicknessofwireandearthconditionwillaffecttheeffectivedistance.Thunderbirdrecommendaminimumdistanceof200mmbetweenthelivewire(s)andanyotherconductor,otherwiseeffectiveenergiserdistanceisreduced.
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Small Mains Fence Energisers
M25 Powers up to 2kmM60 Powers up to 7.5kmM120 Powers up to 15km
•SafetycertifiedtoAustralian/NewZealandstandards
•OKPulse light flashes with each fence pulse
•Tough,O-ringsealed,weatherproofcase
•SMDtechnology-forultimatereliability
•Lightningsparkgapfitted-6monthslightningwarranty
•Vacuumsealedtransformer-providesalongerlife
•2years warranty
•Madefromqualitycomponents
• Largefenceterminalknobs,withincorporatedstainlesssteel nuts
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Model Stored Energy
MaximumDistance
Voltage@ no load
Voltage@ 1000 ohms
Power Usage (Watts)
M25 0.26 Joules 2.5km 8.1kV 3.4kV 2M60 0.7 Joules 7.5km 8.8kV 5.2kV 3
M120 1.4 Joules 15km 9.5kV 5.9kV 4
Model Stored Energy
MaximumDistance
Voltage@ no load
Voltage@ 500 ohms
Power Usage (Watts)
M250 2.2 Joules 25km 8.4kV 4.9kV 5M350 3.1 Joules 35km 8.6kV 5.3kV 7
Medium Mains Fence Energisers
M250 Powers up to 25kmM350 Powers up to 35km
Allthefeaturesofitssmallerbrothers-butwithmorepower.
Abletosupplymoreenergyforlongerfencesanddeliverhighervoltages.
SafetyisassuredwiththecertificationtotheAustralian/NewZealandstandards.
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Large Mains Fence Energisers Small Solar Fence EnergisersWith internal batteries fitted !
Remote ReadyRemote control (optional)turns energiser on or off from the fence line.
Displays voltage level being delivered to the fence line.
Digital Voltage Display
M650R Powers up to 60kmM1150R Powers up to 90kmM1680R Powers up to 130km
Performance Stored Joules
Max FenceDistance
Voltage@ no load
Voltage@ 250 ohms Watt
M650R 5.6 Joules 60km 8.1kV 5.1kV 11M1150R 10.3 Joules 90km 8.2kV 5.7kV 18M1680R 14.5 Joules 130km 8.4kV 6.2kV 29
Higher powered models for those long fence lines with harsher environment conditions.
Pleasenote-energiserdistancesareaguideonly.Factorssuchasproximityoflivewire(s)toearthortootherpartsofafence,distanceoflivewirerununderground,thicknessofwireandearthconditionwillaffecttheeffectivedistance.Thunderbirdrecommendaminimumdistanceof200mmbetweenthelivewire(s)andanyotherconductor,otherwiseeffectiveenergiser distance is reduced.
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Thunderbird’s new large mains energisers incorporate new low impedance technology to keep animals where you want them.
•Digital Output Voltage Display
•Remote Control ready - handpiece can switch the energiser on or off from anywhere along the fence
•High and Low output terminals—both can be used at the same time
•Tough O-Ring sealed enclosure, Australian made
•Power to control all types of livestock and feral animals
•Certified to the Australian / New Zealand Standards
•RFI suppression circuitry for minimum electrical interference
•2 Years warranty plus 6 months lightning warranty
•Quality components - SMD electronics and transformer is vacuum sealed
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Small Solar Fence EnergisersWith internal batteries fitted !
Model Stored Energy
MaximumDistance
Voltage@ no load
Voltage@ 1000 ohms
S16B 0.13 Joules 1.5km 8.0kV 4.5kVS26B 0.2 Joules 2.5km 7.9kV 5.0kVS20B 0.13 Joules 2km 6.2kV 3.7kVS40B 0.4 Joules 5km 7.8kV 5.5kVS65B 0.7 Joules 7.5km 8.1kV 6.0kV
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Australian Made
Medium Solar Fence EnergisersWith internal batteries fitted !
Self Contained Systems - includes battery
S16B 1.5km Solar SystemS26B 2.5km Solar System
Self Contained Systems - includes battery
S 20B 2km Solar EnergiserS 40B 5km Solar EnergiserS 65B 7.5km Solar Energiser
Ideal for small fencing applications. Fullyportable-internalbatteryincluded.Light,easyandfasttosetup.Fenceleadsandamainsrechargeraresupplied. Coatedelectronics,resinsealedtransformerandSMDtechnologycombinetoform a high quality product.
Feature Packed, all models -•Designedtoslidestraightoverasteelstarpostformounting.•Convenientstrongmouldedcarryhandleforeasyportability.•Superfasttoinstall,largeeasytousefenceknobs.•Idealmouldangletomaximisesolarcollection.•Pulselightflashestoindicateoperationofsystem.•Lowbatterywarninglight-letsyouknowwhentorechargefromthemains.•Fenceandearthleadssuppliedwithinsulatedgrips.
Mainsbatterycharger for internalbattery included—chargesovernightduring bad weather
Ideal for small fencing applications. Output leads are supplied.Fully portable - internal battery included. Multi coloured LED, low and high power levels. Slides over steel star post.Mains battery charger is supplied for poor weather periods.
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Large Solar Fence Energisers
Australian Made
S70 10km Solar Energiser - All in one unitS150 20km Solar Energiser - All in one unitS250 25km Solar Energiser (MB250 + solar kit)S350 35km Solar Energiser (MB350 + solar kit)S550R 50km Solar Energiser (MB550R + solar kit)S1050R 85km Solar Energiser (MB1050R + solar kit)S1750R 135km Solar Energiser (MB1750R + solar kit)
Designed for large fence applications where no mains power is available.Regulator and mounting supplied as standard. Thunderbird’s largesolar systems are designed to be connected to an external 12 volt battery.
Batterynotincluded.
Model Recommended min solar panel size
Recommended min battery size
Systems Voltage Regulator
S16B 2 watts 5.5 A/H 12V NOS26B 2 watts 5.5 A/H 12V NOS20B 5 watts 7 A/H 12V NOS40B 5 watts 7 A/H 12V NOS65B 6 watts 7 A/H 12V NOS70 10 watts 60 A/H 12V NOS150 12 watts 70 A/H 12V NOS250/350 20 watts 80 A/H 12V YESS550R Solar 40 watts 100 A/H 12V YESS1050R Solar 80 watts 200 A/H 12V YESS1750R Solar 120 watts 200 A/H 12V YES
Note : Deep cycle type batteries are recommended. Solar panel sizes may vary due to geographical locations. Larger panels may be required in some areas.
Pleasenote -energiserdistancesareaguideonly.Factorssuchasproximityof livewire(s) toearthor tootherpartsofa fence,distanceoflivewirerununderground,thicknessofwireandearthconditionwillaffecttheeffectivedistance.
Thunderbirdrecommendaminimumdistanceof200mmbetweenthe live wire(s) and any other conductor, otherwise effectiveenergiser distance is reduced.
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Battery Fence EnergisersAustralian
Made
Australian Made
Strip GrazerBD20 Powers up to 2km. Operates from 4 x D cell batteries or an external 12 volt battery
Designedforshortrunsofelectricfencing.Portable and low battery use are the big features of this energiser.Designedtohangonthelivefencewire.Allwiring comes as standard.Pulseandlowbatterylights.Electronicsareheavily coated to minimise failure due tomoisture and insect damage.
Small / Medium Battery Energisers
Garden Fence Energisers Kits
B20 Powers up to 2kmB60 Powers up to 7.5kmB120 Powers up to 15kmCoatedelectronicstoresistmoistureandinsects.Modulardesign.Pulseandlowbatterylights.Thisrangeisreliableandversatile-designedtooperate in the harshest conditions.
Model Distance Stored Energy
Battery Drain
Solar Option Low Battery Indication
Voltage @ no load
Voltage @ 1000 ohms
BD20 2km 0.16 15mA Yes - 2 watt YES 7.5kV 4.5kVB20 2km 0.16 15mA Yes - 2 watt YES 7.5kV 4.5kVB60 7.5km 0.7 44mA Yes - 5-8 watt YES 8.1kV 5.9kVB120 15km 1.5 105mA Yes - 10 watt YES 8.1kV 6.7kV
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BATTERY
240volt(mains)KitContains:Energiser8xPosts50mwireSignEndinsulatorsJointclamps25xPostclips
12volt(battery)KitContains:Energiser8xPosts50mwireSignEndinsulatorsJointclamps25xPostclips
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Testers
Earthing Kits
Australian Made
ALL ThunderbirdTesters are
AUSTRALIANMADE
EF 5AFault Locator•Displays-volts,ampsanddirectionofthefault•Autopowerofffunction-savesbattery•Savestimelocatingshorts•Cordlessdesign-noneedforwires•Readsupto15kVandupto70amps
EF 8Digital Volt MeterReadsupto10,000voltsDigitalDisplayAutoon/offfunction9voltbatterylastsupto1year.
EF 9Lite Volt Tester4lightsindicatevoltagelevel1500,3000,4500&6000volts(poor,fair,goodorexcellent)Requiresnobatterytooperate
EF 4Fence FlasherSealed from moisture and insectdamage.Flasheswhenfencevoltageisover2,500voltsCanbeseenupto1kmaway.
EF 70Portable GalvanisedEarth StakeHotdippedgalvanized1000mminlengthTbartoptoassistremovalTermination bolt included
EF 126Earth ClampFits12mmrodProvidessecureelectricalconnection
EF 60Super Earth KitContainsbentoniteandsalttoimprovesoilconductivityaroundearthrod.Stainless steel rod for long life
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Steel Post Insulators
Wood Post Insulators
EF 18S Super strong insulator UVstabilisedheavydutydesign. Ideal for wire and poly wire.
EF 18C ClawsteelpostEasymounting UVstabilised.
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EF 23LLongsteelpostcapMaximumvisibility.Usewithwireorupto40mmtape.Secures to post.
EF 23S White post cap Idealforwire&cord UVstabilised Willtake40mmtape.
EF 31B Porcelain steel post Fire resistant and long lasting.
EF 106 Wide tape insulator.Takes upto40mmtape.
EF 19 PinlockwoodpostHeavydutydesign UVstabilised Shieldtopreventarcing
EF 19CClawwoodpost Ribbedforextrastrength. Anti arc shield UVstabilised
EF 17 Screw in wood post Screws straight into soft timber. Slotted for easy wire access
EF 31A Porcelain wood postLonglastingandrobust
EF 24 Staple insulator Clampsaroundwire. Galvanisedstaple.
EF 151 Wide tape wood post upto40mmtape
EF 730metresinsultube 5mmI.D-9mmO.D.
EF 18Ddualpurpose-fitsovalandroundholeposts,slotfor12mmtape,twopinoption, larger shield and fence wire pin.
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End Strain Insulators
Standoff Brackets
EF 25 Porcelain end strainer Strong and long lasting Fire resistant material.
EF 16W Super end strainer ToughUVstabilisedmaterial. Ideal for long fence strains.
EF 16Mediumendstrainer Extralongleakagepath. Designedforshortstrains.
EF 26 Porcelain reel Ideal for corner strains Large41mmdiameter.
EF 31 Porcelain300mm Springsteelwire&Cclip Extralonglife—robust
EF 29 Pinlock300mm Spring steel wire. Fitstopre-strainedwire
EF 17L200mmscrewin wood post offset
EF 50300mmfibreglass offset and spring clip
EF 27Polytube300mm Canbeinstalledtopre-strainedwire Plastic tube insulator.
EF 28SSteelpost300mmplasticclamps around steel Y post. Verysafetousewithhorses.
EF 22Steelpost150mmplasticoffsetIdeal for hot tapeFits to both sides of steel post.
EF 83DSingle150mmEF 84DSingle250mm EF 85D Double250mm(500mmoverall) Dualpurpose,fitsovalandroundholeposts.Multiriggersaredesignedtomounttosteelorwoodposts.Comeswithcoachscrew,boltandnylocnut.
HOT TAIL Offset Insulators EF 351Single200mmEF 361Double200mm Steel pigtail.
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Upgrading Existing Fences.
Note: Wire should not be excessively strained when using 16
Wooden post drive in offsetsEF-340 150mmdriveinpigtailoffsetsEF-341270mmdriveinpigtailoffsets
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Gate Kits
Wire Joiners & Strainers
Australian Made
Australian Made
Australian Made
Australian Made
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EF 32A PlastichookgripCompletelyinsulated
EF 32S Gate handle Galvanisedspringandhook. Largeshieldtopreventshock.
EF 32BCompressionhandle.Superstrong compressionspring.Compression configurationensuresspringwon’tstretch.
EF 46Tapegate-upto5metre gatewaysIncludesadjustablebuckles, 3wayanchor,handleandinsulators.
EF 34C Spring gateIncludeslargegalvanisedspring, 3wayanchor,handleandinsulatorsUpto5metregateways
BungeeGateEF 1107mkitEF 110L11mkit
EF 34B3waygateanchor
EF 13S Wire joint clamp Heavyduty,strongdesign Galvanisedfinish,excellentelectricaljoint
EF 13CClawwirejointclamp Reversibleclamptype
EF 13 Wire joint clamp Split bolt type Takesupto2.5mmwire
EF 34 Plain ratchet strainer RustresistantgalvanisedframeCliplockdesign
EF 33A Porcelain ratchet strainer Rustresistantgalvanisedframe Longlifeporcelaininsulator
EF 33 Poly ratchet strainer Rustresistantgalvanisedframe and large insulator
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Underground Cable Hot Tape & Poly Wire Specifications
Thunderbird’s underground cable is double insulated for premium insulation. It is manufactured from high quality materials with a galvanised wire core.Use as a lead out from shed to fence, under gateways, general wire connections and earth stake wires.
EF 11E25mx1.6mmundergroundcableEF 1150mx1.6mmundergroundcableEF 11F 25mx2.5mmundergroundcableEF 11A50mx2.5mmundergroundcableEF 11B 100mx2.5mmundergroundcableEF 11D200mx2.5mmundergroundcable
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Australian Made
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Hot Tape & Poly Wire
Poly WireEF 40EO -200morangeEF 40EW - 200mwhiteEF 40DO - 500morangeEF 40DW - 500mwhite
The Poly Wire range uses 6 stainless steel wires, and is ideal for short distances.
Hot TapeEF 40BO -200morangeEF 40BW -200mwhiteEF 40CO-400morangeEF 40CW-400mwhiteEF 41100mx40mmwide
Designed for short distances Hot Tape is 12mm wide, with 5 stainless steel wires.
Highly visible woven design.
Ultra Conductive productsEF 48–200mThundertapeEF 48A–400mThundertapeEF 47-200mThunderbraidEF 47A–400mThunderbraidEF 52–200mThundercordEF 52A–400mThundercordEF 53–200mThunderrope
The range of Thunder poly tapes, cords, braids and ropes feature a combination of tinned copper and stainless steel.
They have superior conductivity and strength resulting in better power transfer and longer life.
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Hot Tape & Poly Wire SpecificationsTHUNDERBIRD POLY - Tapes, Wires and Braids
Performance Chart
Product Item # Length ColourDia /Width
Volts at start of fence
Volts at 500m
Volts at 1km
Type of conductors
Poly tapes Width
Thundertape 48 200mwhite/black
12mm 8,000 6,400 5,300 Cu+ss
Thundertape 48A 400mwhite/black
12mm 8,000 6,400 5,300 Cu+ss
Poly tape 40BW 200m white 12mm 8,000 890 470 ssPoly tape 40CW 400m white 12mm 8,000 890 470 ssPoly tape 40BO 200m orange 12mm 8,000 890 470 ssPoly tape 40CO 400m orange 12mm 8,000 890 470 ssPoly wires/cords Diameter
Thundercord 52 200mwhite/black
3.5mm 8,000 6,960 6,200 Cu+ss
Thundercord 52A 400mwhite/black
3.5mm 8,000 6,960 6,200 Cu+ss
Poly wire 40EW 200m white 2.5mm 8,000 1,140 600 ssPoly wire 40DW 500m white 2.5mm 8,000 1,140 600 ssPoly wire 40EO 200m orange 2.5mm 8,000 1,140 600 ssPoly wire 40DO 500m orange 2.5mm 8,000 1,140 600 ssPoly braids
Thunderbraid 47 200mwhite/black
3.5mm 8,000 6,750 5,800 Cu+ss
Thunderbraid 47A 400mwhite/black
3.5mm 8,000 6,750 5,800 Cu+ss
Poly ropes
Thunderrope 53 200mwhite/black
6mm 8,000 6,960 6,200 Cu+ss
Note - The Thunder range of poly products use a combination of stainless steel (for strength and durability) and tinned copper wire (for superior conductivity), providing a longer lasting and better performing product.
Results may vary depending on conditions and many other factors, figures are with a 500 ohms resistance to earth to represent an animal.All figures are approximate.
Cu=tinnedcopperwiress=stainlesssteelNote:Earthresistanceisignored,soperformancewillbeworseifthereisanyearthresistance.
Specifications are approximate and subject to change without notice.
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Wind Up Reels
EF 36 Up to 200m Polytape / 500m Polywire
EF 36A Up to 300m Polytape / 800m Polywire
Standard reels - insulated bobbins, aluminium frame, light and easy to use.
Strong, simple construction.
EF 36G Up to 200m Polytape / 500m Polywire
Geared reels - 3 to 1 gear ratio to make winding faster and easier.
Takes up to 200 metres of poly tape.
Galvanized frame, lightweight but strong design.
Australian Made
Tread In Posts
Australian Made
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EF 61 Plasticmulti-wirepost1080mmhighHeavydutywhitepolymerExtremelylight
EF 37 Orangepigtailpost10mmheavydutysteelRobustconstructionforlongerlife
EF 38Multi-wiresteelgalvanisedpost1100mm,nonbreakablesteelfootReplaceableinsulators,springsteeldesign
EF 61B Blackplasticmulti-wirepost1080mmhigh
EF 39Galvanisedpigtailpost6mmspringsteel,1060mmNonbreakablesteelfoot
EF 38H Multi-wire1500mmsteelgalvanisedpost.NonbreakablesteelfootReplaceableinsulators,springsteeldesign
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Fence Accessories
Fibreglass FencingIdeal option for temporary and permanent fencing.
EF 551000mmx10mmfibreglassposts
EF 541250mmx10mmfibreglassposts
EF 561500mmx10mmfibreglassposts
EF 57 10mmgalvanisedspringclip
EF 51Nylondrivercap
EF 49 Flood IsolatorMassivelyreducespowerlosswhen
flood contacts the fence. Sealed from insect and water damage.Preventsfenceshortingoutinto
floodwater.
EF 10K LightningDiverterKitIncludesporcelaindiverter,joint clamps, etc.
EF 15 Fence Warning SignNote:-Itisalegalrequirementtohavewarningsignsatfrequentintervals where fence has public access
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TapejoiningbuckleEF 103B 40mmEF 104B 13mm
EF 14S Supercut-outswitch
EF 10540mmtapeendbuckle
EF 14 Cut-outswitch
Separateinsulatedclipsavailableingreen,blackandredEF 119 Triple leads
with insulated clipsJumperleads-EF 59 single
EF 121 EF 120 EF 122
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General Fence Products
No 43 Wire SpinnerFully adjustableOver-runbrake
No 44SteelPostLifter
No 45SteelPostDriverNo 45ALargeSteelPostDriver
No 125Wire twisting toolSmooth comfortable handleAccommodates multiple wire sizes
No 430ChainWireStrainers
No 400Yellow steel post safety cap.Canbefastenedtopost.Brightvisiblecolour.UVstabilisedplastic.
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Cattle Prodders
TS200 4 x C cells
TS250C Rechargeable
• Operates on 4 x Alkaline C cells - supplied.
• 12 months warranty• Strong flexible shaft• O-ring sealed end cap, helps resist water entry• State of the art electronics• Works with wet or dry animals• Button safety clip supplied• Lightweight and well balanced• Modular design, with replaceable electronic module
Choice of 3 Shaft sizes forboth models -295mm, 545mm and 800mm
Thunderbird’s TS250C uses an internal rechargeable battery for added convenience
• Strong one piece plastic moulding• Flexible shafts with inserted moulded brass tips• Button safety clip supplied• One year warranty• Modular design, with replaceable electronic module• 3 shaft sizes available—
Thunderbird’s TS250C prodders have a built in rechargeable battery. System can be charged by an A.C. Adaptor (supplied)or an optional cigarette lighter charger.
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Thunderbird’s range of microcomputer controlled 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.
SS1000 Basic indicator.Main Features -Giant LCD display, easy to operate, fast and 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 indicatorMain 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 last weight when turned on.Auto Tally - automatically adds weight to statistics.5 Way drafting, and many more features.
ES6000 Alphanumeric recording IndicatorMain Features -Records - ID (tag), weight, date, file, 24 characters of comments and 12 condition codes on each animal.Operator can download all data stored at a later time to a PC.50,000 animals can be stored with 10 records per animal.5 operation modes, daily weight gain, back lit display,3 x ID fields, auto recording, search menu, graphic display,statistical functions, 2 communication ports, sealed qwertykeypad and many more functions.EID cross reference - assigns visual tag number against EIDnumber.Thundersoft animal monitoring and performance softwareprogram is supplied free.Directly connects to a suitable electronic ID reader, storingall data, and eliminating the need for a computer in the field.
Not for trade use.
NLIS COMPATIBLECATTLE ONLY
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Ag Scale Indicators
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Not for trade use.
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.
Extender Bars (2 bars, 1000mm long)3000kg 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.
Quad Bars (4 bars, 580mm long)4000kg load bars suitable for under weigh bins and mixers, providing excellent stability.
Easymove Bars (2 bars, 580mm long)Portable load bars available in 500kg and 2000kg capacities. Lightweight, yet robust with galvanised construction. Sealed transducers with rodent protection mesh.
Australian Made
Australian Made
Australian Made
Recommended Applications Easymove Bars Extender Bars Quad Bars Suspension 100kg Suspension
Sheep crates YES-500kg
Cattleplatforms YES-2000kg
Cattlecrushes YES* YES YES
Feed bins YES YES
Mixers YES
Woolpress YES** YES*
Fleeces YES
Note : *preferred option **2000kg only
100kg Suspension cell (1)Ideal for weighing fleecesand small weight itemsin hanging situations.
3000kg Suspension cells( set of 4 )Can be used to suspend cattlecrushes or large items
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Cattle Platform CS 2PStrong, robust construction makes for easy weighing in a race, using anti-slip grid mesh. Available painted or in hot dipped galvanised finish.
Dim 2050mm x 640mm
Cattle platform V race and rump bar also available. Used with easymove bars.
TwoPiece Cattle Platform CS 2P2Interlocking halves make it easier to transport.Designed to be used with easymove bars.
Dim 2000mm x 640mm
3 way manual draft module CS DRABolts straight onto the front of sheep crate.Allows operator to draft animals 3 different ways.
Sheep Crates CS 2CThunderbird’s sheep crate provides fast, accurate weighing with its 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 re-open automatically.
All steel construction.Used with easymove bars.Dim 1450mm long x 580mm wide x 1000mm high.
Pig and goat crates also available, with V sides.
Australian Made
Australian Made
Australian Made
Australian Made
Ag Scale Accessories
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Ag Scale SpecificationsFEATURES SS1000 PS3000 ES6000
Auto and Manual Tare YES YES YES
4 Weighing Modes YES YES YES
Low Voltage Indication YES YES YES
Fast Stable Software YES YES YES
Drafting 5 WAYS 7 WAYS
On Screen Statistics YES YES
Keypad Weight Calibration YES YES YES
Internal Battery and Charger YES YES
Auto Tally YES YES
Auto Memory YES YES
Lock (hold) Screen Display YES YES
Sealed Keypad YES YES YES
Point Set Programming Function YES YES
Auto Drafting Option YES YES
RS232 Computer Connection YES YES
External Power Connection YES YES YES
Direct EID (electronic ID) Connection YES
Low Power Auto Off Function YES YES YES
Group Files 100
ID (tag) Recording 16 DIGITS
Condition / Operator Codes 12 DIGITS
Animal Records 50,000
Back and Forward Keys YES
Ability to Edit Records YES
Alpha/Numeric Recording YES
Deleting Facility YES
Date Entries YES
On Screen Prompting Instructions YES
Various Load Bar Capacities YES YES YES
Previous Weights Displayed YES
Previous Codes Displayed YES
2 YEARS Warranty YES YES YES
Total weighing records 500,000
Load Bar Specifications Easymove Bars Extender Bars Quad Bars
Portable use YES NO NO
Permanent use YES YES YES
Gross capacity (kg) 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
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EID Tag Readers
PR20 Portable Tag ReaderThunderbird’s PR20 portable RFID tag reader. Suitable for
reading NLIS ear tags and bolus, made robust for agricultural conditions.
Features -* stores 6,500 tag numbers * NLIS compatible, Cattle only* audible beeper indicator * digital LCD two line display* duplicate search facility * uploads a tag bucket file* delete last ID function * 30 ID files* 2 scanning modes * internal rechargeable battery Ni-MH* 6 menu functions * sealed keypad* communication software * RS-232 computer connection* Blue tooth connection using serial adaptor (optional)
Thunderbird’s PR20 is supplied complete with a downloading software disk, a 12 volt external power lead, a 5 metre serial cable and a 240 volt mains adaptor to charge the internal battery.
The PR20 has been designed with the rigours of agricultural use in mind. It has a moisture resistant computer port and switch, constructed from robust ABS and fibreglass and has a sealed keypad to avoid moisture or dirt entry.
The new PR20 electronic tag reader stores the IDs in its memory, and the data 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.
Read range - approx950mm from operators hand, or up to270mmfromreader-dependingontagorientation.Operating Current-90-100mAaverageDisplay -16characterx2linebacklitdisplayInternal Battery-Ni-MH4.8V2000mAHnominalExternal Supply-5-12VdcCharge Current -120mAapprox.Number of files-30Read indication-AudiblebeeperandIDdisplayDuplicate search-willnotreadsametagtwiceinarow
Memory-stores6500IDsDimensions-Length765mm-ShaftDia32mm Weight-876gRated -IP44Transponder Types-134.2kHzHDX/FSKBaud rate-4800,9600,19200&57600.Blue tooth-optionalNLIS compatibility-canstoretagbucketfileforall6500tagsanddisplayIDonamatch.SoftwareimportstagbucketfileandexportsNLISnotificationfile.
Specifications
Australian Made
Thunderbird - Proudly Australian 25
Ele
ctr
ic f
en
ce
op
era
tion
usin
g d
iffe
ren
t e
art
h s
yste
ms
Fen
ce T
esti
ng
/ F
ault
Fin
din
g
TES
T P
RO
CE
DU
RE
.
Test
vol
tage
at t
he e
nerg
iser
.If
volta
ge is
low
, dis
conn
ect e
nerg
iser
fro
m fe
nce
and
test
sep
arat
ely.
Is v
olta
ge n
orm
al?
Test
ear
th s
yste
m -
Is v
olta
ge m
ore
than
300
volts
?
Go
to th
e fir
st c
ut o
utsw
itch,
dis
conn
ect a
ndte
st to
that
poi
nt.
Is v
olta
ge n
orm
al?
Fenc
e is
OK
.
Ear
th is
inad
equa
te -
Impr
ove
eart
h st
ake
syst
em.
Faul
t is
betw
een
ener
gise
ran
d fir
st te
st p
oint
Go
to th
e ne
xt c
ut o
ut s
witc
hdi
scon
nect
, tes
t vol
tage
.
Con
tinue
unt
il se
ctio
n of
fenc
eha
s be
en fo
und
to b
e fa
ulty
.
NO
NO
NO
YE
S
YE
S
YE
S
Faul
t lo
cato
r sh
ow
sVo
ltag
e, A
mp
s &
Dir
ectio
n o
f sh
ort
.
No
5A F
ault
Loca
tor
No
8 D
igita
l Vol
t Met
erN
o 9
Lite
Vol
t Tes
ter
Thunderbird - Proudly Australian26
Driv
e 3
stak
es 1
.5 m
etre
s in
to th
e gr
ound
. Pla
ce
the
stak
es 5
met
res
apar
t. U
se g
alva
nise
d st
eel o
r st
ainl
ess
stee
l sta
kes.
- D
O N
OT
US
E C
OP
PE
R.
Cop
per
conn
ecte
d to
oth
er m
etal
s cr
eate
s el
ectr
olys
is,
caus
ing
poor
con
tact
s.
Pos
ition
in a
moi
st a
rea
if po
ssib
le. C
onne
ct to
en
ergi
ser
with
dou
ble
insu
late
d ca
ble,
and
cla
mp
conn
ectio
ns ti
ghtly
usi
ng b
olts
or
wire
join
t cla
mps
.
Driv
e ad
ditio
nal e
arth
sta
kes
into
the
grou
nd e
very
1k
m o
f fen
ce r
un, a
nd c
onne
ct th
e st
akes
with
wire
jo
int c
lam
ps to
non
ele
ctrifi
ed w
ires
in th
e fe
nce.
Mos
t pro
blem
s w
ith e
lect
ric fe
ncin
g ar
e as
soci
ated
w
ith P
OO
R e
arth
ing!
The
live
wire
is o
nly
half
the
circ
uit,
eart
hing
is ju
st a
s im
port
ant.
The
fenc
e w
ill n
ot b
e ef
fect
ive
if th
e ea
rth
is
unsa
tisfa
ctor
y.
Inst
allin
g E
nerg
iser
sTh
unde
rbird
ene
rgis
er a
re s
uppl
ied
with
a fu
ll se
t of i
nstr
uctio
ns -
plea
se r
ead
thes
e in
stru
ctio
ns b
efor
e in
stal
latio
n.
Inst
all m
ains
ene
rgis
ers
and
MB
ene
rgis
ers
pow
ered
from
the
mai
ns in
door
s, a
nd
prot
ect p
erm
anen
tly in
stal
led
batte
ry e
nerg
iser
s fro
m th
e w
eath
er w
here
pra
ctic
al.
Str
ip g
raze
r en
ergi
sers
do
not r
equi
re c
over
ing.
Inst
all e
nerg
iser
s in
a d
ry, w
ell v
entil
ated
pos
ition
out
of t
he r
each
of c
hild
ren.
Use
TH
UN
DE
RB
IRD
dou
ble
insu
late
d ca
ble
from
ene
rgis
er’s
term
inal
s to
ear
th
syst
em a
nd li
ve w
ire, a
nd te
rmin
ate
with
wire
join
t cla
mps
.
Sol
ar a
nd b
atte
ry e
nerg
iser
s sh
ould
be
inst
alle
d in
the
mid
dle
of th
e fe
nce
line.
Sol
ar p
anel
s ne
ed to
face
the
equa
tor
(fac
e no
rth
if in
the
sout
hern
hem
isph
ere)
Cor
rect
ear
thin
g is
ess
entia
l, re
ad a
nd fo
llow
ear
thin
g in
stru
ctio
ns fo
r be
st r
esul
ts.
Ene
rgis
er In
stal
latio
nE
arth
ing
.
An
elec
tric
fen
ceea
rth
sys
tem
sho
uld
be
mo
re t
han
be
10 m
etre
saw
ay f
rom
oth
erea
rth
sys
tem
s.
Use
TH
UN
DE
RB
IRD
Sup
er E
arth
Kits
ind
ry s
oil
area
s.(b
ento
nite
typ
e)
Cau
tion
: you
ng c
hild
ren
and
infir
m p
erso
ns s
houl
d no
t be
left
unsu
perv
ised
in th
evi
cini
ty o
f an
oper
atin
gen
ergi
ser.
Thunderbird - Proudly Australian 27
Live
Ear
th
Ear
thE
arth
Ear
th
Ear
th
Ear
th
Ear
th
Live
Live
Live
Live
Live
Live
Live
Live
Live
250m
m
280m
m
280m
m
280m
m
200m
m
200m
m
200m
m
200m
m
250m
m
150m
m15
0mm
150m
m
150m
m
125m
m
125m
m15
0mm
250m
m
3 W
ire P
igfe
nce
3 W
ire C
attle
fenc
eS
heep
fenc
eB
ound
ary/
Fera
l fe
nce
Use
TH
UN
DE
RB
IRD
dou
ble
insu
late
d un
derg
roun
d ca
ble
burie
d to
a d
epth
of 3
00m
m in
side
pol
y pi
pe fo
r pr
otec
tion.
Ben
d do
wn
poly
pip
e en
ds to
avo
id
rain
wat
er e
nter
ing.
Thi
s is
don
e fo
r bo
th li
ve a
nd e
arth
wire
s, u
sing
join
t cl
amps
on
all c
onne
ctio
ns. C
ut o
ut s
witc
hes
can
be p
ositi
oned
at g
atew
ays
tois
olat
e fe
nce
runs
.
Po
st
Sp
acin
g
Wir
e S
pa
cin
gFe
nce
De
sig
n
Rec
omm
ende
d w
iresp
acin
gs fo
r di
ffere
ntan
imal
s.
Req
uire
men
ts m
ayva
ry a
littl
e in
som
eco
nditi
ons.
Pos
ts s
paci
ngre
com
men
datio
nsar
e fo
r fla
t cou
ntry
(m
ax).
Red
uce
dist
ance
acc
ordi
ng to
type
of t
erra
in.
Ste
el o
r w
oode
n po
sts
requ
irein
sula
tors
, or
use
fibre
glas
spo
sts
with
clip
s.
Driv
e 3
stak
es 1
.5 m
etre
s in
to th
e gr
ound
. Pla
ce
the
stak
es 5
met
res
apar
t. U
se g
alva
nise
d st
eel o
r st
ainl
ess
stee
l sta
kes.
- D
O N
OT
US
E C
OP
PE
R.
Cop
per
conn
ecte
d to
oth
er m
etal
s cr
eate
s el
ectr
olys
is,
caus
ing
poor
con
tact
s.
Pos
ition
in a
moi
st a
rea
if po
ssib
le. C
onne
ct to
en
ergi
ser
with
dou
ble
insu
late
d ca
ble,
and
cla
mp
conn
ectio
ns ti
ghtly
usi
ng b
olts
or
wire
join
t cla
mps
.
Driv
e ad
ditio
nal e
arth
sta
kes
into
the
grou
nd e
very
1k
m o
f fen
ce r
un, a
nd c
onne
ct th
e st
akes
with
wire
jo
int c
lam
ps to
non
ele
ctrifi
ed w
ires
in th
e fe
nce.
Cau
tion
: you
ng c
hild
ren
and
infir
m p
erso
ns s
houl
d no
t be
left
unsu
perv
ised
in th
evi
cini
ty o
f an
oper
atin
gen
ergi
ser.
Thunderbird - Proudly Australian28
Gat
e ha
ndle
Com
pres
sion
gat
e ha
ndle
Win
d up
Ree
lsTr
ead
in p
osts
Hot
tape
& P
oly
wire
Hot
tape
and
pol
ywire
can
be
used
up
to 5
00 m
etre
s ef
fect
ivel
y.S
uper
pol
ytap
e an
d po
lyw
ire c
an b
e us
ed fo
r ru
ns u
p to
150
0 m
etre
s.Fo
r lo
nger
run
s us
e ga
lvan
ised
fenc
ing
wire
.
Test
ing
th
e fe
nce
eart
h s
yste
m.
Sho
rt th
e fe
nce
out 1
00 m
etre
s aw
ay fr
om th
e fe
nce
eart
h st
akes
. M
ake
sure
vol
tage
is a
roun
d 15
00 v
olts
at t
he e
nerg
iser
. Driv
e a
stak
e 10
0mm
into
the
grou
nd a
roun
d 1
met
re a
way
from
the
last
ea
rth
stak
e. T
est v
olta
ge b
etw
een
the
test
sta
ke a
nd th
e fe
nce
eart
h.Vo
ltage
sho
uld
be le
ss th
an 3
00 –
600
vol
ts. I
f vol
tage
is h
ighe
r ad
ditio
nal e
arth
sta
kes
are
requ
ired.
THU
ND
ER
BIR
D’S
Sup
er b
ento
nite
ear
th k
its m
ay b
e re
quire
d in
po
or e
arth
situ
atio
ns. (
sand
y so
il ty
pes
or r
ocky
gro
und)
THU
ND
ER
BIR
D’S
Fau
lt Lo
cato
r is
an
idea
l tes
t ins
trum
ent.
Up
gra
din
g E
xist
ing
Fen
ces
Str
ip G
razi
ng
Strip
Gra
zing
Wire
& P
ost S
paci
ngO
ffset
wir
es
Tem
po
rary
Ele
ctri
c Fe
nci
ng
Thunderbird - Proudly Australian 29
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und
erb
ird
.net
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Inst
all
ing
En
erg
iser
sW
ire
Con
nec
tors
Wir
e
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rth
ing
Para
llelin
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omm
on W
ire
Thunderbird - Proudly Australian30
Australian Made
Australian Made
THUNDERBIRD the REAL Australians!Australian Designed, Tested and Made.
The Development Continues -for Quality Australian made products
THUNDERBIRD is Australia’s leading Ag livestock management manufacturer. We are the only company in Australia that manufactures -•Electricfencegearedandnongearedwindupreels•Plasticmouldedtread-inmultilugposts•Dedicatedrangeoflowcostmains/batteryfenceenergisers• Remotecontrolledfenceenergiserswithkeypadanddisplay• Electronicstockprodderrange•Dedicatedcompleteagriculturalweighingsystems,NLIScompatible• Undergroundelectricfencecable•CompleteNLISEIDandAGScalepackage• Dedicatedanglemouldedenclosureforsolarfenceenergisers
Look for the Australian made symbol inside -and secure Australian jobs
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.
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All specifications are subject to change without notice, as our company is committed to product improvements.
THUNDERBIRD is a trade mark of Country Electronics Pty Ltdwww.thunderbird.net.au email: [email protected]
Head Office NSW Ph: 02 6372 3600 Fax: 02 6372 2597
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