Dogtrace d-fence User manual

Electronic invisible fence
User Guide
d-fence
6th SENSE

Thank you for purchasing the product DOGtrace™ d–fence from
VNT electronics s.r.o., Czech Republic.
Please read this manual before operating your device, and keep it for
future reference.
EC Declaration of Conformity Guideline R&TTE 1999/5/CE
The manufacturer: VNT electronics s.r.o.
declares that the below mentioned product: Electronic invisible fence
DOGtrace™ d–fence complies to all Europe Council Guidelines, Under No.
1999/5/CE of 7. 4. 1999 and corresponds to the following standards:
EN 300 330-2, ETS 300 683 Ed. 97, EN 60335-1
Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PACKAGE CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
HOW THE DOGtraceTM d-fence WORKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
TRANSMITTER UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
RECEIVER SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
ANTENNAWIRE INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
TRANSMITTER UNIT SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
TRAINING METHOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
TIPS AND INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
WARRANTYTERMSANDCONDITIONS.............. .................................23
WALL-MOUNT SCREW HOLETEMPLATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
INSTALLATION DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
CERTIFICATE OFWARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
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VNT electronics s.r.o. ■Nemcice 23 ■561 18 ■ Czech Republic
Tel.: [phone] ■www.dogtrace.com

Introduction
The electronic invisible fence DOGtrace™ d–fence, consisting of the
transmitter unit, the antenna wire and the receiver attached to a collar
worn by the dog, it 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 display.
■ 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.
■ Continues measuring and testing of the antenna wire.
■ Waterproof receiver.
■ Receiver battery life up to six months.
■ Non-contact magnetic switch for changing the receiver modes.
■ Eight levels of stimulation impulses.
■ Function ISIT - Interference Signal Intensity Test.
■ Because of the safety the d-fence receiver stops emitting stimulation
impulses if the dog remains in the correction zone for more than ten
seconds.
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VNT electronics s.r.o. ■Nemcice 23 ■561 18 ■ Czech Republic
Tel.: [phone] ■www.dogtrace.com

Package Contents
■ Transmitter Unit
■ Receiver with a Collar Strap
■ Two 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 Adaptor
■ Neon Test Discharge Lamp
■ Antenna Connector
■ 2 Splice Wire Connectors
■ 2 Wall Plugs
■ 2 Twin Fast Screws
■ 100 m Insulated Wire 1 mm2(d-fence 2002)
■ 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 1 mm2, 1.5 mm2, 2.5 mm2
■ Splice Wire Connectors
■ Plastic Boundary Flags
■ Spare Magnet
■ Antenna Connector
■ Spare rubber seal
■ Spare screws
■ Silicone grease
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Warning Zone
Correction Zone
How the DOGtraceTM 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 both the warning and the correction zones can be set easily
on the transmitter unit. Both zones have range settings from 0 to 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 12 V so there are
no risks to health and safety of persons or animals even if the antenna
wire is interrupted.
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Transmitter unit
Description
1 - Backlit Graphic LCD Display 2 - Touch Panel Control 3 - Antenna
Wire Connector 4 - Power Supply Adapter Connector
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Buttons Function
■ – this button switches on and switches 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.

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 d-fence model (202 or 2002), 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
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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 adaptor 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 adaptor into the power outlet and connect it to the transmitter
unit.

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.
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Battery polarity marks
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).

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Stimulation Impulse Settings
The d-fence receiver is activated as soon as the dog wearing the collar enters
the prohited zone, the receiver starts to emit warning beep sounds. If the dog
continues to move forward towards the antenna wire the collars 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 dene the stimulation level from which your dog reacts
by increasing gradually.
The supplied magnet allows you to adjust the stimulation impulse level.
■ The receiver must be switched on (battery must be inserted).
■ Place the magnet to a target marked on the receiver.
■ The receiver starts to emit beeps. The number of emitted beeps in the
sequence indicates the mode (1-9).
■ While 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.

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 on mode 1 by default.
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. Carefully
tighten them manually (do not use a key). It is possible to purchase the
21 mm long contact points.
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