Dogtrace d-fence 6th SENSE User manual

Electronic invisible fence
User Guide
d-fence
6th SENSE
EN

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Declaration of Conformity
We:
VNT electronics s.r.o.
Smetanovo náměstí 104
570 01, Litomyšl
IČO: 64793826
declares under own responsibility that the product:
Electronic invisible fence
Dogtrace d-fence
is in compliance with essential requirements and other relevant provisions of
Directive 1999/5/EC from 9. 3. 1999
meets requirements of General Licence of The Czech Telecommunication Oce
according to general licence no. VO-R/10/05.2014-3, and corresponds to the
following standards:
ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2
ETSI EN 301 489-3 V1.6.1
ETSI EN 300 220-2 V.2.4.1
ETSI EN 60950-1:2006
The product is safe under conditions of standard use in accordance with the user
guide. The Declaration of Conformity is based on following date:
Measuring report no.: 3606/05 issued by certicated
laboratory no. 1104.3 ITC Uherské Hradiště
This declaration of Conformity is created in exclusive responsibility of producer.
In Litomyšl 28.8.2014
Ing. Jan Horák
executive director
Tel.: [phone]
[e-mail]
www.dogtrace.com
Thank you for purchasing the product Dogtrace d–fence from
VNT electronics s.r.o., Czech Republic.
Please read this user guide before operating your device, and keep it for future
reference.
Hereby, VNT electronics s.r.o. declares that this Dogtrace d-fence
is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions
of Directive 1999/5/EC.

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Table of contents
Table of contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Introduction .......................................................... 3
Features .............................................................. 3
Package contents ..................................................... 4
Optional accessories....................................................4
How the d-fence works................................................ 5
Transmitter unit ...................................................... 6
Receiver settings ..................................................... 8
Antenna wire installation ............................................11
Transmitter unit settings .............................................14
Training method ....................................................19
Tips and information .................................................19
Technical specications ..............................................24
Warranty terms and conditions ......................................25
Installation drawing..................................................26
Wall-mount screw hole template .....................................27
Certicate of warranty ...............................................28
Introduction
The electronic invisible fence d–fence, consisting of the transmitter unit,
the antenna wire and the receiver attached to a collar worn by the dog,
is a modern, safe, reliable, and highly eective system enabling you to
dene the boundaries of a safe play area for your dog (such as your garden)
without the risk of escaping.The antenna wire carries a signal generated by
the transmitter unit. If your dog, wearing a receiver collar, approaches the
antenna wire, the receiver starts to emit warning beep sounds (warning
zone) followed by stimulation impulses together with the beep sounds
(correction zone). It is possible to easily adjust the width of both zones and
the intensity of the stimulation. Thanks to the ergonomic design and low
weight of the receiver, it is suitable for all dog breeds and sizes.
Features
■ Modern design and backlit LCD.
■ A rechargeable, back-up battery pack is able to provide up to sixteen hours
of run time for the transmitter unit during a power outage.
■ Both zones are independent of each other making it possible to set either
the warning zone or the correction zone.
■ Multilingual menu.
■Ongoing measuring and testing of the antenna wire, signalisation of wire
breakage.

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Package contents
■Transmitter unit
■Receiver with a collar strap
■2 pairs of contact points (12 mm and 17 mm)
■CR2 3V lithium battery
■Back-Up battery pack 9,6V
■Magnet with a neck strap
■Power supply adapter
■Test discharge lamp
■Antenna connector
■2 splice wire connectors
■2 wall plugs
■2 twin fast screws
■100 m insulated wire 0,75 mm2(not included in d-fence 202 set)
■User guide (with certificate of warranty)
■Instructional DVD
Optional accessories
■Additional receiver
■Dummy receiver
■Woven or plastic collars - various colours
■Spare contact points (12 mm, 17 mm, 21 mm)
■Spare CR2 3V lithium battery
■Spare back-up battery pack 9,6V
■100 m insulated wire 0,75 mm2; 1 mm2; 1,5 mm2; 2,5 mm2
■Splice wire connectors
■Plastic boundary flags
■Spare magnet
■Antenna connector
■Spare rubber seal
■Spare screws
■Waterproof receiver.
■Receiver battery life up to six months.
■Non-contact magnetic switch for changing the receiver modes.
■Eight levels of stimulation impulse.
■Function ISIT - Interference Signal Intensity Test.
■For safety reasons the d-fence receiver stops emitting stimulation
impulses when the dog remains in the correction zone for more than ten
seconds.

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How the d-fence works
■The electronic invisible system d-fence consisting of the transmitter unit,
the antenna wire and the receiver attached to a collar worn by the dog
will help you to define the boundaries of a safe play area for your dog
(such as your garden) without the risk of escaping.
■The antenna wire placed on the ground, buried or attached to an
existing fence, carries a signal generated by the transmitter unit. If your
dog, wearing a receiver collar, approaches the antenna wire, the receiver
starts to emit warning beep sounds (warning zone).
■If the dog moves forward towards the antenna wire, the receiver emits
stimulation impulses together with the beep sounds (correction zone).
■ The width of the warning and the correction zone can be set easily on
the transmitter unit. Both zones have range settings from 0 to minimum
7 m.
■Both zones are independent of each other making it possible to set
either the warning zone or the correction zone.
■Your dog will quickly learn to move only in the free area inside the
boundaries.
■ To increase efficiency, it is recommended to use a visual barrier during
training for electronic invisible fence system until the animal has learned
the boundary.
■An unlimited number of receiver collars can be used with one transmitter
unit. It is possible to keep as many dogs as you wish safely in the same
area.
■ The voltage within the antenna wire does not exceed 12V so there are
no risks to health and safety of persons or animals even if the antenna
wire is interrupted.
■ System d-fence consists of safety features, which protect your dog and
device when unusual situations occurs. (see Safety features on page 20)
transmitter unit
dog is able to freely
move here
twisted wire
antenna wire
1
2
2
1
1warning zone
2correction zone

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Transmitter unit
Description
1 - Backlit graphic LCD 2 - Touch panel control 3 - Antenna wire
connector 4 - Power supply adapter connector
1
2
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Buttons function
■ – this button switches on and o the transmitter unit.
■MENU – this button displays the main menu.
■BACK – this button performs a step back.
■ENTER – this button activates the currently selected menu item.
■ – these arrow buttons navigate up and down through menu
items and adjust the zones values.

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Back-up battery pack insertion
A rechargeable, back-up battery pack is provided to supply power during
a power outage. The back-up battery pack will provide up to sixteen hours
of run time for the transmitter unit (see the section Back-Up Battery Power
Indicator). The run time depends on the length of the antenna wire and on
the widths of the zones.
■Remove the battery cover on the back of the transmitter unit.
■Attach the connector from the back-up battery pack to the socket inside
the battery compartment and then put the back-up battery pack into
the compartment.
1 - Back-up battery pack 9.6V 2 - Socket for the back-up battery pack
1
2
Important: It is not possible to switch on the transmitter unit
if powered by the back-up battery pack only. To switch on the
transmitter unit the power adapter must be plugged into the power
outlet.
Transmitter unit installation
■Place the transmitter unit in a dry place or use a waterproof housing,
water can cause irreversible damage to your transmitter unit.
■The transmitter unit needs to be placed near a power source.
■Plug the adapter into the power outlet and connect it to the transmitter
unit.

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Receiver settings
Description
1 - Contact points 2 - Strap 3 - Target 4 - LED indicator
Battery insertion and replacement
■Unscrew the 4 screws of the top of the receiver using a cross-head
screwdriver and remove the lid. Insert the 3V lithium CR2 battery into
the battery compartment. Please check that the battery is installed
with correct polarity (according to the polarity marks inside the battery
compartment - see the picture). Wrong polarity may damage the unit.
■Approximately after a second, the receiver will beep if the battery is
inserted correctly. Before putting the lid of the
receiver back in place, make sure that the rubber
seal is correctly seated in its groove. Lubricating
the seal with a thin layer of silicone grease will
increase it‘s lifespan.
■Screw down the 4 screws of the top tightly (do
not over tighten them).
1
3
2
4
Battery polarity marks

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Stimulation impulse setting
The d-fence receiver is activated as soon as the dog wearing the collar
enters the prohibited zone, the receiver starts to emit warning beep
sounds. If the dog continues to move forward towards the antenna wire
the collar emits stimulation impulses. There are 9 modes available on the
receiver - 8 stimulation levels and ISIT function (mode 9). We recommend
to start with the low level (mode 1) and increase it gradually to dene the
stimulation level at which the dog reacts.
The supplied magnet allows you to adjust the stimulation impulse level.
■The receiver must be switched on (battery is inserted).
■Place the magnet to a target marked on the receiver.
■The receiver starts to starts to beep. The number of emitted beeps in the
sequence indicates the mode (1-9).
■When setting the mode 9 (ISIT function), different beep tone is emitted.
■After the required mode is set, move the magnet away from the receiver.
■The mode configuration is saved.
Checking the battery power
LED indicator situated on the receiver‘s front cover under the sign "d-fence"
indicates the status of the battery. Red light indicates low battery. Prepare
a spare 3V lithium battery CR2 and follow the instructions described in the
section Battery insertion and replacement.

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The following table shows dierent modes of the receiver. The intensity
level of stimulation impulse must be set according to the size, sensitivity
and reaction of each dog.
Mode Number of beeps Stimulation impulse level
11low
22
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
8 8 high
9 9 ISIT function
Note: The receiver is set in mode 1 by default.
Note: It is possible to purchase 21 mm long contact pints for
long-haired dogs.
Choosing the contact points
The stimulation is delivered through the receiver contact points. Two
dierent series of contact points are supplied. The length of the contact
points must be sucient to have proper contact with the dog‘s skin,
enabling the device to operate correctly. If you have a short-haired dog
use the short 12 mm contact points, if you have a long-haired dog replace
them with the longer 17 mm contact points supplied with the kit. Before
installing contact points, take out the battery from receiver or turn o
the transmitter unit. Carefully tighten them manually (do not use a key).

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Antenna wire installation
Antenna wire must create an uninterrupted loop starting and ending at the
transmitter unit. Before you start with the antenna wire installation it might
be useful to sketch a rough map of your property showing the wire
installation and places of antenna wires connection.
Antenna wire sample layouts:
Leading an even number of wires close together reduces the range of
zones (see Figure - gray rim), by twisting the wires around each other the
signal is completely cancelled. Minimum distance 1,5 m is tentative with
regards to the size of the set zones.
Type 1:
Land borders including prohi-
bited area (eg.: pool, walkway).
min.1,5m
min.1,5 m
Type 2:
Land borders with preservati-
on of the free passage.
The combination of wire route
on the ground and on the
existing fence.
min.1,5 m
min.1,5 m
Type 3:
Separation of the garden
into 2 parts within one loop
installation.
Separation of garden is possible
also by installation of two parallel
loops from one transmitter unit.
Beware: In the second case, when
interruption of one loop occurs
the fault on the transmitter unit
will not show.
min.1,5 m

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Type 5:
Creation of the free passage for the dog in a simple wiring by installing wire under /
above the ground. The minimum distance from a passage way is circa 1,5 m in all
directions with regards to the zone setting.
min.1,5 m
Type 4:
Setting the boundary on one or more sites of the garden. The wire runs along the
border of the prohibited area and returns back about 1,5 m from the top/ bottom/
front or beyond the boundary according to the possibilities.
min.1,5 m
min.1,5 m

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Installation
■Lay the wire along your proposed boundary creating a loop. The antenna
wire can be placed on the ground, under the ground, on a fence or a wall
in such case it is recommended to install the wire about 30 cm above the
ground or as high as where the dog wears the receiver).
■According to the length of the antenna wire installation it is possible to
use wire of cross-section 0,75 mm2; 1 mm2; 1,5 mm2or 2,5 mm2(see the
section Technical data).
■The antenna wire should not be stretched tight, wire length changes due
to a temperature changes.
■ To connect antenna wires, use the splice wire connectors. Firmly apply
pressure with the pliers to snap the top and bottom of the splice
connector together. It is recommended to use an electrical tape to
ensure connections are adequately insulated.
■The signal can be disturbed by twisting the wires together. This is useful
when running the wire between the boundaries and the transmitter
unit, which will allow the dog to cross without generating a signal.
■Create round corners; antenna wire should turn corners gradually,
avoiding sharp right angle turns.
■The two opposite wires need to be separated by a minimum of 1,5 m to
avoid the signals interfering with each other.
■ Strip the insulation off the ends of the wire and attach them into the
antenna connector. Plug the antenna connector into the socket on the
bottom of the transmitter unit.
Checking the area before antenna wire inistallation - ISIT function
The ISIT function - Interference Signal Intensity Test - will measure the
intensity of the interference signal in the area where you plan to install
the wire. In the ISIT mode (mode 9), a red LED indicator will blink when
an interference signal is detected and its frequency will increase as the
interference signal becomes stronger. When the interference signal
reaches a maximum value, the red LED will stop blinking and remain lit.The
antenna wire needs to be positioned away from other sources of potential
interference to maintain the integrity of the system. If routing the antenna
wire close to electrical cables avoid parallel running. It is best to cross
the cables at right angles to localise any signal
interruption to the point of crossing only.

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Tip: It is recommended to create a short testing loop (e.g. 2 m) to test
the correct function of the system in places where you plan to install
the antenna wire and where the receiver detected an interfering signal.
Plastic boundary ags (Optional accessories)
The plastic boundary ags are a temporary visual aid for your dog during
training, and will be removed once your dog is familiar with the boundaries.
The plastic boundary ags enable your dog to visualize the area where he
can move freely and the boundaries he must not cross. It is recommended
to place the marks at the inner edge of the acoustic warning zone close
enough to each other.
Transmitter unit settings
Language selection
■Switch on the transmitter unit by pressing the button. The power
adapter must be always plugged into the power outlet and connected
to the transmitter unit while switching on. It is not possible to start the
transmitter unit while being powered only by the back-up battery pack.
■The first time the transmitter unit is switched on a language menu
appears on the screen.
■Select the appropriate language from the menu, press ENTER to confirm
the selection.
■Pressing the MENU button accesses the Main menu.

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Setting up the transmitter unit for a short or a long installation of an
antenna wire.
d-fence 6th SENSE - 2nd generation enables you to switch over the
transmitter unit power, which is generated into the antenna wire. This
function allows a ne setting of warning and correction zone for a short
installation (up to 400 m wire installation) and also for a long installation
(above 400 m wire installation). The newly purchased transmitter unit is
factory pre-set for the installation up to 400 m. When your installation is
longer, it is necessary to make the following settings.
Setting process:
■ Press MENU to enter the Main menu, by pressing buttons
select Conguration, press ENTER to conrm your settings.
■ By pressing ENTER button choose Loop.
■ If your antenna wire installation is shorter than 400 m, select by pressing
buttons UP TO 400 m. If your antenna wire installation is
longer than 400 m, select OVER 400 m.
■ Use MENU button to return to the Main menu.
Important: In the Main menu – Zones settings – is the current setting
indicated by:
- installation up to 400 m
- installation over 400 m
Calibration of the loop:
■ In the Main menu, select Measuring.
■ Disconnect the antenna connector with the installed loop (antenna
wire).
■ Press ENTER.
■ Check that you have disconnected the antenna connector from the
transmitter unit.
■ Press ENTER.
■ In the bottom line you will see a conrmation„Calibration successful!“
Important: The loop of the transmitter unit needs to be calibrated after
each adjustment of the antenna wire installation length.

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Zones settings
The width of the warning and the correction zone can be set easily on
the transmitter unit. Both zones are independent of each other making it
possible to set either the warning zone
or the correction zone. Both zones have
range settings from 0 to a minimum 7 m.
Maximum width depends on the length
and the cross section of the antenna wire.
We recommend the use of the test
discharge lamp to set the zones width.
Place the test discharge lamp in contact
with each of the contact points as shown
in the picture (before doing so, make
sure that the device is not active - remove the battery from the receiver or
switch the transmitter unit o).
■ Now you can plug in the antenna connector with an antenna loop into
the antenna socket transmitter unit.
■Inset the battery into the receiver and switch the transmitter unit on by
pressing the button.
■Set the receiver in the mode 1 - 8 (see the section Stimulation Impulse
Setting)
■From Main menu select Zones Settings. If the antenna wire is incorrectly
connected or interrupted, the unit will beep and symbol will be
displayed on the screen.
■The widths of warning and correction zone are set by default to value 0.
■Pressing ENTER in the Zones Settings menu moves the focus on the
screen to the Warning zone setting.
■Select the distance where you want to define the boundary of the
warning zone, hold the receiver with the sign "d-fence" towards the
antenna wire about 30 cm above the ground or as high as where the dog
wears the receiver. Adjust the zone setting (0 - 600) on the transmitter
unit by pressing the buttons until the receiver emits a warning
sound signals.
■Press ENTER to confirm your settings and to move focus to Correction
zone setting.
■Select the distance where you want to define the boundary of the
correction zone, hold the receiver with the sign "d-fence" towards the

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1 - Warning zone setting 2 - Correction zone setting
3 - Back-up battery pack power indicator 4 - Antenna wire indicator
Back-up battery power indicator
The back-up battery indicator (at the right bottom corner of the screen)
displays the status of the back-up battery pack in four stages.
Transmitter unit is connected to power outlet (the back-up battery
pack is charging).
Transmitter unit is powered by the back-up battery pack - the
back-up battery pack is fully charged.
Transmitter unit is powered by the back-up battery pack - the
back-up battery pack is low.
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-
-
4
2
3
1
Important: The maximum widths of the zones vary depending on the
length of the antenna wire laid out on the property. The longer the
antenna wire, the narrower the zones. It is very important the dog wears
the receiver with the sign ''d-fence'' towards the antenna wire so the
sign is visible. This is important for the correct function of the receiver.
antenna wire about 30 cm above the ground or as high as where the dog
wears the receiver. Adjust the zone setting (0 - 600) on the transmitter
unit by pressing the buttons until the receiver emits stimulation
impulses together with the sound signals at approximately one second
intervals. The stimulation impulses are indicated by the test discharge
lamp.

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Antenna wire indicator
The antenna wire indicator at the left bottom corner of the screen displays
the status of the antenna wire.
Antenna wire is connected and uninterrupted.
-
-Antenna wire is disconnected, interrupted or transmitter
unit calibration was performed by mistake while antenna
wire connected.
Other transmitter unit functions
■Faults – Select Faults in the Main menu to display the current status of
the installed loop.
■Measuring – The menu item Measuring contains useful service
information. It is also possible to calibrate a transmitter as required for
the correct loop measurement. The device is already factory calibrated
and the recalibration is necessary only in exceptional cases after the
service agreement (in menu Measuring, press ENTER button, disconnect
the antenna connector with the loop, press ENTER again and reconnect
the antenna connector to the socket). Never calibrate when the antenna
connector is connected.
■Conguration – In menu Conguration, press ENTER to set the display
contrast (0 – 20).
■Quick start guide – Brief instruction and guide for installation.
■Display backlight – Turns o automatically after more than 40 seconds
of inactivity. Reactivate the display backlight by pressing any button.

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Training method
Getting started with the electronic invisible training fence
You can use the device with a six month old puppy that has already
completed the basic training. It is not recommended to use the device
with dogs that are not in a good physical condition (e.g. heart problems,
epilepsy, etc.), pregnant or nursing bitches and dogs who have behaviour
disorders. Do not use d-fence for dogs that cannot respond appropriately
due to injury, illness, senility or age. Your dog will have to get used to a
collar with a receiver. Let the dog wear a collar for a few days without using
it.
Be patient
While acquainting your dog with a newly installed invisible fence, proceed
slowly step by step to get your dog to establish a link between its bad
behaviour (e.g. escaping) and subsequent correction. Make your dog
familiar with boundaries of warning and correction zone. Mark the warning
zone with plastic boundary ags (or other marks) to dene clearly the
forbiden area and help your dog to visualize the delimited area boundaries.
Commend your dog for good behaviour
Once your dog learns to respond correctly to a warning beep sound and
leaves the warning zone, your dog should be commended for its good
behaviour. This way, the dog understands the principle of the newly
delimited area quicker.
Tips and information
Getting the best results
■It is very important the dog wears the receiver with the sign
''d-fence'' towards the antenna wire so the sign is visible.
■The receiver needs to be very snug around the dog‘s neck to work
properly. A loose fit can allow the receiver to move around on the dog‘s
neck. The collar must be just tight enough to allow the contact points
to make good contact with your dog‘s skin. You may need to trim the
hair in the area of the contact with the skin or switch to the longer
contact points to ensure consistent contact. This can directly affect the

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performance of the collar unit and whether or not the dog will receive
the stimulation impulses. A loose collar can also result in skin irritations.
The collar should be tight enough to fit two fingers between the collar
and your dog‘s neck, but not so tight that it restricts your dog‘s breathing.
■It is possible to check the current mode of the receiver. Place the magnet
to a target marked on the receiver. Remove it after one second. The
receiver emits certain number of beeps indicating the current mode
(1-9).
■It is possible to check that your invisible fence system is operating
correctly any time using the test discharge lamp (see the section Zones
setting).
■Check the condition of the receiver battery regularly. Low battery can
affect correct operation of the system.
■Before each use make sure the contact points are properly tighten
(by hand).
■Do not install the antenna wire near the electrical cable, telephone
cable or television cable. If necessary to place the antenna wire close to
electrical cables avoid parallel running. It is best to cross the cables at
right angles to minimise any signal interruption to the point of crossing
only.
Safety features
Antenna wire interruption warning - if the antenna wire is interrupted or
disconnected, the transmitter starts to emit beep sounds and symbol
will show on display.
Warning zone evacuation - after approximately 8 seconds of continuous
presence in the warning zone, the dog will be warned to leave the zone by
one short stimulation impulse. The cycle will be repeated after 8 seconds
until the dog leaves the warning zone.
Correction zone evacuation - if the dog remains in the correction zone
for more than 10 seconds the d-fence receiver stops emitting stimulation
impulses.
Caution
■Keep away from children.
■Do not leave the device in or around a high temperature heat source.
■Protect the receiver from water intrusion. (Check the seal and the screws
tightness.)