Hidden Fence CatWatch User manual

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for purchasing the CatWatch Hidden Fence system. We believe
that when you purchase a quality system like the DogWatch brand,
you’re receiving the best system available and an investment for
your pets safety. Our products and training tools promote a lifestyle
of protection, and security that no other brand can oer.
If you have any questions about our products or training your pet,
please contact your retailer for immediate service.
Thank You

Important Safeguards
Hidden Fence recommends that the receiver collar be removed for at least
several hours per day to ensure no pressure sores (pressure necrosis) will
develop on your pets skin. Pressure sores may develop by having the collar on
“too tight, for too long”. Longer furred pets can have a slightly greater chance of
sores developing, especially after swimming or being soaked with water. If sores
are evident, remove the collar and wash the skin with a Dettol type of cleanser
and allow to dry out and heal. Pressure sores happen to .05% of most pets.
Please read all the literature included with your DogWatch® Hidden Fence before turning the
system on or beginning conditioning protocols.
• Do not attempt to shortcut the training of your cat.
• The Hidden Fence is intended only for the purpose of containing domestic cats.
Use for any other purpose is at the system owner’s risk.
• In the event your system requires servicing, please contact your local authorized
Hidden Fence Dealer. Servicing the Dogwatch hidden fence system without using an authorized
dealer may invalidate the warranty.
• The Hidden Fence is recommended for cats four (4) months or older. Your Dealer will
recommend if a kitten under 4 months old is ready.
• Keep the collar and the transmitter out of the reach of children.
• Never adjust the transmitter or receiver when your cat is wearing the collar.
For additional information or help, please contact your vendor or local dealer
Many of these steps will help keep your pet safe and comfortable. The reason for these various steps
is to ensure you get the best possible results “safely” from your new Hidden Fence.
• The Receiver Collar should not be on your cat when the system is tested.
Your pet may receive an unintended correction.
• The Boundary Width of the system must be tested whenever an adjustment is made to the
containment eld to prevent unintended corrections to your pet.
• Use care when mowing or trimming your grass not to cut the loop wire.
• To prevent an unintended correction, after the Boundary Flags have been placed, be sure to set
the stimulation level on the receiver collar back to level 0 (tone only).

MAIN COMPONENTS
Additional Tools or installation aids:
• Additional wire and ags (if required)
• Drill & mounting hardware
• Shovel or lawn edger
• Wire stripping pliers
• Electrical tape
• Silicone gap sealer
• PVC pipe or water hose
• Circular saw with masonry blade
• Staple gun
Flags
IB200 Multi Transmitter
Power Supply
w/ female connector
(may look dierent to
above photo)
*Items not shown - mounting hardware, joiners and ag stands (indoor)
MultiTool
Cat Receiver Collar
(components not shown)
150m Boundary Cable

A hidden fence is a electronic cat fence system which has a cable that follows the
perimeter of the boundary. Through the cable is a radio signal transmitted via a transmitter
control unit. Your Cat wears a receiver collar that receives the signal and activates a
warning sound indicating proximity to the boundary. If your cat ignores the warning
sound and proceeds to cross, then the cat receives a harmless electrical stimulation,
inuencing him to stay.
Boundary Wire: The boundary wire carries the coded FM radio signal around the
perimeter of your property. Boundary cable can be placed:
• In the ground (between 50 to 150mm is ideal)
• On a fence (lower placement for digging cats, higher for climbing cats)
• On the ground. (use turf pegs)
Continuous Loop: In order for the system to work properly, the boundary wire must form
a continuous loop. Any break in the wire will cancel the signal eld. If the boundary wire is
broken, the green light will go out and an audible warning will sound. Most breaks are
caused by lawn/garden equipment and occasionaly livestock. Technically, the better and
more detailed the initial installation of the wire, the less likely a wire break will occur.
A large part of the success of the Hidden Fence is proper conguration. Cable should
be installed so that it is logical for the pet to understand its boundaries without
confusion. Running the cable along existing boundary fences is always the most
logical for the dog to understand.
When installing additional exclusion areas, wait a week or two, so the pet can adapt
to the system without confusion. Creating too many individual loops and avoidence
areas may confuse your pet and make it much harder for your pet to adapt to the
system.
HOW IT WORKS

The boundary cable runs along the entire boundary that you wish to contain your pet.
The transmitter sends an FM Digital Radio signal through the cable.
The FM signal has two (2) zones; a TONE zone, and a STIMULATION zone. g 1
The TONE zone is 15% of the total signal eld emitting from the cable. g 1
(Example: if you have a 1 metre signal range, then the TONE zone is 150mm)
g 1
Signal Field: The receiver collar activation
distance is adjusted by the Range dial
on the back of the Transmitter. This creates
a signal eld on each side of the wire.
Signal Field Basics
Most installs work well with the collar activating
around 1 meter from the wire; but this is all subjective to the application.
see diagram fig 1
On smaller properties that have exisiting fences, in many cases, the signal can be
shorter.
EXAMPLE: If your trying to stop a cat from scratching under your fence, and you only
need to stop that particular behaviour, then a signal distance of 300mm, may be the
best distance.
HOW IT WORKS
Tone warning zone
Stimulation Zone
WIRE
The FM Digital signal is consistent around
the entire cable.
(example: if you have a 1 metre signal range,
then it’ll be 1metre high, deep, and side to side.
g 2
g 2

Boundary Conguration Examples
Proper conguration is key to a pets success on a system. This cannot be ignored as the boundary area where the
pet is going to be “corrected” if attempting to pass, makes sense.
Simple and Recommended boundary conguration.
Covers entire boundary and oers full protection.
Traditional
Cable can be attached to a fence, or buried in the ground. If burying, we recommend 50mm minimum
depth. If burying in a gravel driveway or under a gate, put the cable through garden hose or PVC pipe
to protect it from heavy sources.
The IB200 Transmitter is NOT waterproof. The transmitter and AC adaptor must be under cover or
protected from water or rain.
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Boundary Cable Twisted Cable IB200 Multi Transmitter Cat
If driveway is concrete, try and use an exisiting expansion joint in the concrete to place your wire. Use a
silicon sealer to seal the cable in place. If asphalt driveway, make a 4mm wide x 5mm deep grove using
a circular saw. Place wire in the grove and use a black silicon sealer to hold in place
HOW IT WORKS
example 1
example 2

Cable can be attached to a fence, or buried in the ground. If burying, we recommend
50mm minimum depth. If burying in a gravel driveway or under a gate, put the cable
through garden hose or PVC pipe to protect it from heavy sources.
The IB200 Transmitter is NOT waterproof. The transmitter and AC adaptor must be
under cover or protected from water or rain.
Cable will typically need to be at least 300mm apart from each other. If cable is being
attached to a fence, wires can be on the top and bottom of the fence. The signal range
can be adjusted on the transmitter by using the“Range”dial.
Cable must be close enough to the house, so the signal can go up to the side of the house.
If the cable is too close, or the signal range is too wide, it will activate the collar inside the
house. PLEASE verify your work before training your cat.
Popular for suburban applications or canal or water front properties.
This is great for back yards.
HOW IT WORKS
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Boundary Cable Twisted Cable MultiTransmitter Cat
example 1
example 2

GETTING STARTED
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Introducing the Cat to the Hidden Fence in STEPS!
STEP 1. Remove all components from the box and assemble the cats receiver collar
STEP 2. Set up and begin the indoor training protocol.
STEP 3. Install outdoor perimeter cable.
STEP 4. Introduce and supervise your cat on the outdoor system.
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1. R12M Receiver Collar
2. MultiTransmitter
3. 18v AC Adaptor
4. Flag Stands (indoor)
5. Flags (indoor)
6. Flags (outdoor)
7. Cable (outdoor)
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Battery: CR1/3N- it’s strongly recommended to use approved battery brands with your DogWatch
Hidden Fence receivers. Not doing so could void your warranty, as well as compromise the
operation features of your Dogwatch receiver. Recommended brands: SAFT, Varta, Panasonic,
Sanyo, Energizer, Duracell.
DO NOT USE BATTERIES THAT HAVE A LABEL SLEEVE WRAPPED AROUND THE BATTERY BODY.
RECEIVER COLLAR
R12M RECEIVER COLLAR
The R12M is designed for smaller pets on the Hidden Fence system. The R12M has exclusive
features to assist in containing your cat.
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1. R12M Receiver
2. Battery Cap
3. Status LED
4. Stimulation Level Adjust Location
5. Collar
6. Contact Posts
STEP 1 START UP YOUR RECEIVER COLLAR
Insert your CR1/3N - 3.0v battery
- NEGATIVE DOWN
+
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2 Turn battery cap clockwise
until it’s in the“lock” position.
LED Turns green/Red
for 1 second once
battery is inserted.
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More battery info in the index
on page
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R12M Receiver battery will last between 4 and 6 months.

STEP 2 SET YOUR TRAINING STIMULATION LEVEL
Using supplied MULTI-TOOL, place magnet tip end of the multi-tool, and place it next to
the “D” shaped location on the side of the receiver.
While holding the magnet tip to the“D” shape, the receiver will indicate the current stimulation
level by an audible“beep”noise.
To change the stimulation level, continue holding the magnet tip to the “D” shape, and the level
will move the stimulation higher.
If you accidently move beyond the desired stimulation level, continue to hold the magnet in
position, and the level will cycle around back to the start point.
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“D”
MULTI-TOOL
Magnet Tip
Level 2 is the default level from the factory. This level may be used as the“introduction”
stimulation for your cat, although, it’s recommended to start at“Level 1”.
Stimulation
The R12M Receiver collar delivers a sound warning prior to delivering the stimulation.
The distance of sound warning is dependent on the total distance of your collar activation
zone. The sound warning is typically around 15% of whatever the total activation distance is
set.
The Status LED will ash GREEN once every 40 seconds. This indicates that the battery is good. If the
LED ashes RED, then your receiver collar needs to have the battery replaced.
R12M Receiver battery will last between 4 and 6 months.
RECEIVER COLLAR

RECEIVER COLLAR
STEP 3 FITTING THE COLLAR TO YOUR CAT
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The receiver often does not stay in the same location on the cats neck. It will move around
and sit to either side from time to time. This is normal, however remember that both contact
posts must touch the skin to issue the stimulation; if only one contact touches the skin, no
stimulation will be delivered..
Ensure your cat is used to wearing a normal collar, and accepts wearing a collar. Some cats
have never worn a collar, and can be preoccupied when rst introduced. If your cat has never
worn a collar before, purchase a standard cat collar and allow your cat a week to get used to
wearing one before using the Hidden Fence M12 receiver collar.
R12M Receiver Collar
The Receiver Collar Must be removed once a day.
All collars, including electronic collars can cause irritation or sores from being worn for too long.
A condition called pressure necrosis can develop when a collar is too tight, worn for too long,
or both. The R12M collar is tted with a stretch feature in the fabric to help minimise any kind of
pressure sore from developing; however, it’s still the owners responsibility to ensure the collar t
is checked regularly.
While your cat is in the“standing”position, put the collar around his neck, and gently pull the
strap to tighten the collar.
Ensure that you buckle the collar behind his ears, and that the collar is positioned high on
his neck area.
While in the standing position, the receiver contact posts should t “snugly” and each
contact should be through the fur and touching the skin.
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MULTI-TRANSMITTER
The IB200 Multi-transmitter is a state-of-the-art transmitter used for multiple applications
related to your cat fence.
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1. MULTI-TRANSMITTER
The IB200 Multi-transmitter has dual
signal fucntions. Wireless for cat training
indoors, and wired for outdoor
containment.
2. POWER LED
The LED displays if you have a complete
circuit or no circuit.
GREEN for working and signal
RED for no signal or a wire break
3. A/C ADAPTOR PLUG
Plug your 18v adaptor into the plug. The plug is a tight t,
so once you see the GREEN LED appear, you have correctly
plugged the adaptor to the multi-transmitter
4. SIGNAL RANGE DIAL
The range dial adjusts the distance of collar
activation from either the multi-transmitter
or the boundary wire. Clockwise to extend
the distance, or counter-clockwise to
reduce the collar activation.
5. LOOP WIRE CONNECTORS
These connectors are used to attach your
boundary cable to the transmitter and
create your outdoor boundary containment
area
6. KHZ SWITCH
Always on 8 KHZ unless advised dierently
by your dealer
7. INTERNAL/EXTERNAL MODE SWITCH
This switch is used when you begin to train
your cat inside“INT”.
When using the multi-transmitter for the
outdoor containment and using the
boundary cable, the switch is then changed
to the “EXT” mode.
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Kitchen bench
IB200 Multi-transmitter
The typical cat training is done relatively “hands o”, as leads and handling usually preoccupy the
cat; we prefer to disassociate the owner from the process.
Once the cat has been conditioned to the fundamentals of the Hidden Fence using a specically
placed “IB200 Multi-Transmitter“ in a controlled environment (house), the outdoor boundary is
installed, and your cat is allowed outside under supervison.
Below is the Cat Training protocol to start the process and keep your cat “safe at home”.
CAT TRAINING PROTOCOL
The cat is restricted to the home for approx 1 week.
This creates a controlled, safe environment for conditioning the cat.
Protocol
One of several places is determined as to where they wish the cat avoid in the home, i.e.: kitchen
bench, sh tank, sofa chair, etc.
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2Place the Multi-transmitter near the“no go” area, and plug into the power point.
The plug is a SNUG t into the transmitter, so be sure to plug in rmly.
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Switch must be in the
“INT” position for the
Cat Training Protocol.
INT

Kitchen bench
SIGNAL FIELD
CAT TRAINING PROTOCOL cont.
Set the SIGNAL FIELD, by turning
the RANGE dial
located on the back of the
multi transmitter.
Turn the dial CLOCKWISE to achieve
a small signal around a space or
object.
(approx. 300m in circumference)
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RANGE

Flags
CAT TRAINING PROTOCOL cont.
signal eld
Cat fence collar
“BEEP
BEEP
BEEP”
Using the cats receiver collar, place the indoor plastic ags just inside the stimulation zone.
Typically set a ag 100mm inside the stimulation zone as indicated by the cat collars
audible sound.
signal eld Cat fence collar
“BEEP
BEEP
BEEP”
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Without ANY voice commands of any kind, introduce the ags to the cat by (person 1) hold
the cat about 2 meters away from the ags, and someone else (person 2) then holds the
collar near the ags to activate the warning beep. While the beep from the collar is
activating, person 2 then shakes the ags until the cat has clearly identied the“shaking ag”
and the “beep” as the same!
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signal eld
yummy food bits trail
signal eld
Cat wearing collar
CAT TRAINING PROTOCOL cont.
The cats receiver collar is placed on the cat. It’s advised to set to the lower training level,
as the cat may only need a low stimulation.
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Everyday for 1 week, place something yummy in the centre of the ags (human food,
i.e.: chicken, steak, sh, etc.…NOT cat food); Setting up a trail to lead the cat to the ags
is advisable. The cats regular food is placed in its normal location without any proximity
to the system and ags.
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CAT TRAINING PROTOCOL cont.
signal eld
Eating yummy food bits
Allow your cat to discover and eat the food trail towards the ags and signal led zone
signal eld
Collar “BEEPS”,
then gives small
“Electrical Stimulation”
Once your cat gets close enough for the warning “beep” to alert, he will be close enough
to receive the stimulation from his collar.
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CAT TRAINING PROTOCOL cont.
signal eld
Cat retreats away from ags
Startled, your cat will retreat away from the ags and signal eld zone.
Typically your cat may observe the ags from time to time, ascertaining if it should
investigate further. Often, they will not attempt another approach during the day,
many times, it’s at night when everyone is asleep. (cats are notoriously sneaky and
clever)
Continue the food trail daily, and try and provoke the cat to make attempts. The
cat usually learns very quickly, and wont return; however this is a “case to case” basis.
This protocol is meant to condition the cat without owner or human interaction.
Disassociating the owners from the process is critical as it protects the relationship of pet
and owner.
Once approx. one week has passed with the owner repeatedly placing yummy food bits
into the centre of the ags, and the cat shows clear evidence that it’s avoiding the ags and
stimulation zone, it’s ready for the next step, and you may commence the outdoor
installation of your Hidden fence.
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