Dogtra 2500T&B Series User manual

OVERVIEW
MAIN FEATURES
PRODUCT SAFETY AND HEALTH
STATEMENTS
PACKAGE CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION OF TRANSMITTER PARTS
BUTTON FUNCTION
DESCRIPTION OF RECEIVER/COLLAR PARTS
BATTERY CHARGER
TESTING YOUR
TESTING YOUR
FITTING THE COLLAR ON THE DOG
CHARGING THE BATTERIES
RECEPTION
ACCESSORIES
BASIC MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
WARRANTY AND REPAIR INFORMATION
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Beeper Collar
The remote training system
will give you the ability to keep track of your dog’s
location when he/she is out of sight or on point.
The is also a training collar
that can be used for behavior management.
The Dogtra training & beeper collars are waterproof,
lightweight, and reliable. They are built to withstand
the most rugged conditions that your dog may
encounter.
The beeper has an audible 400-yard range, which
may vary with tough terrain and wind conditions.
The use of microcomputer technology, digital
circuitry and Lithium-Polymer batteries make both
the collar and transmitter compact and very reliable.
THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING
THE WORLD’S FINEST E-COLLAR
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OVERVIEW
The features nick and
constant stimulations, which can be controlled from
the transmitter. Turning the knob on the top of the
transmitter adjusts the intensity of the stimulation.
The LCD screen will display the intensity level on the
front of the transmitter (0 thru 127). It also has a
remote beeper with three different modes.
To activate the transmitter, press and hold the blue
button on the right side of the transmitter until both
the LCD and LED window illuminates. Next, hold the
two red dots on the transmitter and receiver together
until the receiver light starts blinking.
The receiver/collar’s LED window will blink green
every 4 seconds to show that the unit is on and fully
charged.
Your has three beeper modes:
Run/point, Point-Only, and Locate. Locate is
available anytime by pressing the top orange button
on the left side of the transmitter. To activate the other
beeper modes, press the MODE button on the side of
the transmitter. The first time you press the MODE
button, the collar will beep twice.
The beeper unit is now in the Run/Point mode.
The beeper will always start in this mode, but can
easily be changed to the Point-Only mode by pressing
the MODE button a second time. In the Run/Point
mode, it will double beep every 7 seconds while the
dog is running. When the dog is on point or stationary
it double beeps every 2 seconds.
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By pushing the MODE button a second time, the unit
will go into the Point-Only mode. While the dog is
moving, the unit will not beep (you can use the Locate
mode for locating your dog). When the dog points or
becomes stationary, the unit will emit a double beep
every 2 seconds. The Locate feature can be used at any
time, it will beep as long as you press and hold the
button. To turn the beeper unit off, press the MODE
button a third time. The unit will emit three rapid
beeps, thereafter; the unit will be turned off.
Remember, the Locate button can still be used at any
time!!
There are two beeper tones: High and Low. The tone of
the beeper can be selected with a toggle switch located
on the transmitter. The beeper volume for the
Run/Point mode and Point-Only modes can be
increased or decreased by holding the Locate button
down while pressing the Mode button abruptly.
*Please refer to page 22 & 23 for a detailed chart on
Mode and Beeper Volume level variations.
The is a two-dog model.
The collars are color-coded (green and orange) you can
select between the two collars with a toggle switch
located on the transmitter.
The orange collar emits a low-tone double beep in all
modes and the green collar emits a high-tone single
beep in all modes. This gives you the ability to
differentiate between dogs when both are out of sight.
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OVERVIEW
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Easy-to-use, ergonomically fitted transmitter.
Rheostat dial that allows for gradual adjustments
in stimulation intensity with no jumps between
levels (0-127 levels).
Two-dog models allow the trainer to control two
different dogs from one transmitter.
The has a 1-mile range.
2 different stimulation types - “Nick” &
400-yard audible remote-controlled beeper.
The freedom to choose between a High and Low
tone beeper (Single-dog unit only).
Three beeper modes - “Run & Point”, “Point”,
and “Locate”.
features a new,
innovative, Beeper Volume Control. You may
now select between 2 different tones and 3
volume levels for each tone.
combines the receiver
with the beeper horn into one small, compact unit.
uses Lithium Polymer
batteries that provide a 2-hour rapid charge.
MAIN FEATURES
MAIN FEATURES
“Constant”

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Fully waterproof receiver/collar and transmitter.
No bothersome external antenna on the
receiver/collar.
One-charging system allows the transmitter and
receiver(s) to be charged at the same time.
Over 8000 different identity codes to prevent
signal match-up with other e-collars.
Easily visible blue LCD screen displays the exact
level of stimulation and can even be seen clearly in
the dark.
A Three bar battery life indicator and LED colored
indicator to show the remaining battery life.
MAIN FEATURES
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PRODUCT SAFETY AND HEALTH STATEMENTS
Proper e-collar use
Dogtra e-collars are intended for the sole purpose of
behavior modification of dogs. They are not intended
for human use or use on other animals. Dogtra
Company does not assume any liability for improper
use of the Dogtra e-collar.
Aggressive dogs
Dogtra does not recommend using the e-collar to
correct dogs that are aggressive towards other dogs
or people. In many such cases the dog will associate
the stimulation with the other dog or individual and
become even more aggressive. Dog aggression is
best treated by a dog-training specialist.
Interference with other electronic devices
Dogtra’s industry-leading technology filtering
system ensures minimal interference with other
electronic devices (garage door openers, pacemakers,
etc.). Our digital microprocessor offers thousands of
unique codes to eliminate frequency match-up with
other Dogtra e-collars.
Inadvertent activation
If the constant button is held down for 12 seconds or
more the unit will automatically shut down. It will
reactivate when the button is released.
PRODUCT SAFETY AND HEALTH STATEMENTS

Transmitter
Receiver (two receiver/collars for Dogtra
two-dog models)
Lithium Polymer Battery charger and
splitter cable
Test light
Owner’s manual
Carrying case
Metal belt clip accessory
PACKAGE CONTENTS
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
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DESCRIPTION OF TRANSMITTER PARTS
DESCRIPTION OF
TRANSMITTER PARTS
transmitter (1-dog)
Antenna
Beeper Sound
Toggle Switch
On/Off Magnatic
Red Dot
Battery Charging
Receptacle &
Rubber Plug
Nick
Constant
ON/OFF
Switch
LCD
Screen
Rheostat
Intensity Dial
Indicator Light
(LED Window)
Locate
Mode

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DESCRIPTION OF TRANSMITTER PARTS
DESCRIPTION OF
TRANSMITTER PARTS
transmitter (2-dog)
Antenna
Dog Collar
Toggle Switch
On/Off Magnatic
Red Dot
Battery Charging
Receptacle &
Rubber Plug
Nick
Constant
ON/OFF
Switch
LCD Screen
Rheostat
Intensity Dial
Indicator Light
(LED Window)
Locate
Mode
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DESCRIPTION OF TRANSMITTER PARTS
Transmitter Antenna
A 3.2” antenna is supplied with the
transmitter.
The antenna must be fastened to the transmitter
before using the unit.

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DESCRIPTION OF TRANSMITTER PARTS
Beeper Sound Toggle Switch on the
One-Dog Models
The one-dog model has a Beeper Sound toggle
switch on the face of the transmitter located above
the “Nick” button, which is designed to easily select
a beeper tone, either High or Low.
Set the toggle switch on the High position to select
the High tone and the Low position to select the
Low tone.
Beeper Sound
Toggle Switch
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DESCRIPTION OF TRANSMITTER PARTS
Dog Collar Toggle Switch on the
Two-Dog Models
The two-dog model has a toggle switch on the face
of the transmitter located above the “Nick” button.
The toggle switch allows for selection of either
collar.
Set the toggle switch on the Green position to select
the Green collar and the Orange position to select
the Orange collar.
Stimulation (Nick and Constant) along with the
beeper and locate modes will only operate when the
toggle is in the desired position for the appropriate
receiver/collar.
Dog Collar
Toggle Switch

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DESCRIPTION OF TRANSMITTER PARTS
Rheostat Intensity Dial
The Rheostat Intensity Dial is located on the top of
the transmitter: (0) being the lowest level and (127)
being the highest. The LCD screen on the
transmitter indicates the intensity level and battery
life.
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DESCRIPTION OF TRANSMITTER PARTS
LCD Screen
The LCD screen indicates the stimulation level on
the screen ranging from (0-127). The battery life
indicator shows: 3 bars = full charge, 2 bars =
medium charge, and 1 bar = needs charge.
When pressing the MODE button, the selected
beeper volume level is shown on the LCD
(Note: Pressing the MODE button once will also
set the unit in the Run/Point mode.). When the
toggle switch is set on low tone the LCD will read:
L1= lowest volume, L2 = medium volume and L3
= highest volume. When the toggle switch is set on
high tone, the LCD will read: H1 = lowest volume,
H2 = medium volume and H3 = highest volume.

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DESCRIPTION OF TRANSMITTER PARTS
Care for LCD Transmitters in Cold Temperature
In cold temperatures (10 degrees F or below), the
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) on your transmitter
may be dim or slow to respond. Wait until the
display becomes visible before selecting any training
level.
Even though the LCD screen might be dim or slow
to respond when you push the Nick or Constant
button, the transmitter will still function properly. In
the occurrence of extremely cold weather, the LCD
screen might take a moment to respond causing the
intensity level to freeze at that current level. In this
situation, if you turn the rheostat intensity dial, the
level on the screen may not change but the actual
intensity from the receiver/coller will change in
agreement with the dial.
In this situation, it is ideal to either wait until your
transmitter is back to working order before emitting
a correction, or while holding the constant button
down slowly turn the Rheostat Intensity Dial while
watching your dog’s reaction. Do not turn the
Rheostat Intensity Dial at a rapid increase because
the receiver/collar will emit a static correction based
on the level of the Rheostat Intensity Dial, which
might not be correctly reflected on the LCD screen.
Suggestion: Carry your remote close to your body
as your body’s warmth can improve operation and
viewing of the LCD screen.
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DESCRIPTION OF TRANSMITTER PARTS
Transmitter Indicator Light (LED Window)
The transmitter LED indicator light is located near
the Rheostat Intensity Dial. It will flash every 4
seconds when the transmitter has been turned on.
The color of the light indicates the status of battery
life. It flashes green when the battery is fully
charged and turns to amber when the battery is at
medium charge. It is acceptable to charge your unit
even at medium charge without any damage
incurred to your collar. When the transmitter
indicator emits a blinking red light, the battery
needs to be recharged.
(Green = full charge, Amber = medium charge,
Red = needs charge)