DogWatch Performance™ Series PT4 Transmitter
The transmitter sends a coded digital FM radio signal through the boundary wire.
This signal can be adjusted, allowing you to control the “hidden fence” around
your property. It operates on a standard 110 volt outlet.
PT4 Transmitter Features
Never adjust the transmitter while your dog is wearing the receiver collar.
(1 – slow, 2 – medium, 3 – fast). When your dog gets a correction, he receives it in a series of pulses per second. Increasing the rate means that he will receive a greater number of pulses per second. Rate 1 is the slowest pulse rate per second; 3 is the fastest.
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PT4 Transmitter Features
Never adjust the transmitter while your dog is wearing the receiver collar.
- Power On/Off: This switch gives you easy access to turn the transmitter on or off. The red Power light on the front panel lets you know that it is operating.
- Power Supply: The transmitter is powered through a power supply that is plugged into a properly grounded 110 volt outlet. The adapter is plugged into the transmitter jack labeled "PWR."
- PowerPak™: Optional battery back-up system keeps the transmitter operating in the event of a power failure. When transmitter is being powered by battery back-up, the red power light will remain off. PowerPak plugs into the transmitter at "P-PAK".
- Ground Wire: The green ground wire is plugged into the transmitter at the location labeled “GND.” The round connector on the green ground wire is attached under the screw on the outlet faceplate. It will, however, only be effective if your outlet is properly grounded. If you have any questions about having a properly grounded outlet, consult your local electrician.
- Loop Plug: Your system comes with zip cord with a plug on one end. This plug fits into the hole marked “Loop” on the bottom of the transmitter. This is the beginning of the boundary wire. Once your boundary wire has been properly installed and plugged into the transmitter, the Loop Monitor Display (LMD) light will turn on. If the boundary wire is broken or the signal is interrupted, the LMD light will go out and an audible warning will sound. If the LMD light is out, consult your Dealer. You should also check around your property for a visible broken wire.
- Loop Monitor Display (LMD):The Loop Monitor Display provides a visual indication of the status of your boundary signal. On traditional boundary wire configurations each number on the scale represents the boundary signal distance in feet, that is being broadcast from each side of the wire. (Minimum setting is one [1] foot.) A significant change (drop) in signal range could indicate a partial wire break or other boundary wire problem. Contact your dealer for troubleshooting tips or to schedule an appointment.
Note: For non-traditional wire configuratons where the boundary wires may be close to one another, the LMD may not measure the boundary signal accurately in feet, but is a visual setting reference point. Your DogWatch dealer will explain the LMD setting and your actual signal range. - Range: The radio signal is transmitted from the boundary wire in all directions. The signal is adjusted by the digital range control on the transmitter to create a signal field on each side of the wire. The recommended signal field width is 6-10 feet. Your DogWatch Dealer will adjust the radio signal distance according to the personality and traits of your dog. Consult your DogWatch Dealer first before making any adjustments yourself.
Signal Field: The signal field has two areas. When your dog first enters the signal field, he will receive an audible warning. If he continues further into the signal field, he will receive a correction. The audible area is approximately the first 10% of the total signal field. To prevent your dog from entering the signal field and remaining in the audible area causing depletion of the battery, the receiver will transition from an audible warning to a short warning correction after a period of 15 seconds. This will activate regardless of the mode switch setting, but will not activate if the receiver is in the “Audible Only” Training Level. - Training Mode: This turns the stimulation on and off. If your dog enters the signal field with the Mode “on,” (Full Function) he will receive an audible warning followed by a correction. When the Mode is “off,” (Audible Only) he receives an audible only warning (see “Signal Field” description above). The Mode should only be turned off if your dog has been thoroughly trained with the Mode “on” and consistently responds to the audible warning alone. We recommend that the Mode be left in the "on" or "Full Function" position.
- Rate: This adjusts to three levels (1-slow, 2-medium, 3-fast). When your dog experiences a correction, he receives it in a series of pulses. Increasing the Rate means that he will receive a greater number of pulses per second.
Note: On the back of each transmitter are four small switches. These switches set your transmitter to the correct broadcast frequency. Your dealer will set these switches for your system. Do NOT change these settings. They are for DEALER USE ONLY.
(1 – slow, 2 – medium, 3 – fast). When your dog gets a correction, he receives it in a series of pulses per second. Increasing the rate means that he will receive a greater number of pulses per second. Rate 1 is the slowest pulse rate per second; 3 is the fastest.
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