High Tech Pet HUMANE CONTAIN HC-7000 User manual

INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND TRAINING MANUAL
Please read this entire manual and study all illustrations
before you begin installing your system
HUMANE CONTAIN
Model HC-7000
Super Electronic Dog Fence
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Your new Humane Contain, HC-7000 Professional Series Electronic
Dog Fence represents the most advanced state of the art pet
containment technology available today. This all new product
features a super advanced transmitter, ultra-slim radio collar and our
proprietary Pulsed Proportional Stimulus System, a unique combination
of progressively increasing sound and shock stimuli to train your
pet quickly and safely. The HC-7000 is designed to be EFFECTIVE,
RELIABLE and most of all, HUMANE .
Effective: Because IT WORKS!
Reliable: Because it is manufactured to the highest quality
standards.
Humane: Because it uses a completely new type of stimulus that
focuses on teaching rather than punishing your pet.
Please read this manual thoroughly to learn how to most effectively, and
safely use this advanced system to create a safer, more secure
environment for you, your family and your cherished pet.
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Table of Contents
PART 1 – INTRODUCTION ................................. 4
SYSTEM COMPONENTS: ............................... 4
KEY FEATURES: ...................................... 4
PART 2 - DETAILED SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .................. 7
HC-7000A BASE STATION TRANSMITTER ................. 7
RC-7 ULTRA-SLIM RECEIVER COLLAR.................... 9
INSTALLING/REPLACING RC-7 THE BATTERY PACK ........11
BOUNDARY WIRE .................................... 12
PART 3 - STEP BY STEP INSTALLATION .................... 13
Planning Your System Layout ............................ 13
Assembling the Required Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Setting Up the Base Station Transmitter.................... 19
Testing the Receiver Collar Radio Function ................. 20
Preparing Twisted Wire Lengths .......................... 20
Laying Out the Boundary Wire ........................... 20
Testing Your System ................................... 21
Burying the Boundary Wire ............................. 21
Placing the Boundary Flags ............................. 22
Fitting the Receiver Collar to Your Dog..................... 22
PART 4 - TRAINING YOUR DOG............................ 23
PART 5 – IMPORTANT CAUTION NOTICES .................. 25
PART 6 – WARRANTY & CUSTOMER SUPPORT .............. 26
PART 7 – TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES ............... 27
Testing Base Station Transmitter ......................... 27
Testing Humane Contain Collars ......................... 27
Testing the Containment Loop ........................... 28
Repairing a Broken or Intermittent Containment Loop ......... 29
ACCESSORIES ......................................... 29
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PART 1 – INTRODUCTION
SYSTEM COMPONENTS:
Your HC-7000 System includes the following items.
•(1) Model HC-7000A Transmitter Base Station
•(1) Model RC-7 Receiver Collar
•(1) DC Adapter
•(500 feet) High Quality Boundary Wire
•(50) Boundary Flags
•(3) Improved Waterproof Wire Splices
•(1) Replaceable Receiver Collar Battery Packs
•(4) Mounting Screws (for your transmitter)
KEY FEATURES:
Pulsed Proportional Stimulus: Our unique Pulsed Proportional
Stimulus System is what makes the HC-7000 system stand apart from
all other systems made. A computer chip inside the RC-7 receiver
collar actually detects the distance of your pet from the boundary
wire by measuring the relative radio signal strength. It then applies
a combination of sound and shock stimuli in inverse proportion to the
distance from the boundary wire. In other words, the closer your pet is to
the boundary wire, the more sound and shock stimulus is applied.
Figure 1
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How Pulsed Proportional Stimulus Works:
The unique shock stimulus used by your HC-7000 system is delivered in
short, intense pulses, not a continuous shock. The pulsed stimulus gives
your dog a chance to think and avoids sending the animal into panic.
As your dog rst comes within the outermost boundary area, a slow
beeping tone is sounded and a short duration shock pulse is applied at a
slow pulse rate. This rst pulse is a FULL VOLTAGE stimulus but, it is of
very SHORT DURATION. It will immediately get your dog’s attention but,
it is so short that your dog will probably not perceive it as painful.
If, instead of retreating, your dog continues to travel closer to the boundary,
the shock pulse RATE continues to increase along with an increasing
rate of sound pulses, until they are delivered in such rapid succession as
to be unbearable to your pet, encouraging retreat from the boundary into
the “safe haven” of your yard. The use of progressively increasing shock
pulse rate is a very humane technique because it allows your pet to decide
for itself how much stimulus is required to initiate the retreat behavior.
(Note that some competing systems use a “tone only” warning zone
before applying shock. This sounds like a good idea, but we have found
it to be ineffective. Often the dog will stand in the warning zone waiting
for the tone to stop. The tone will drain the battery and stop when the
battery runs down, letting the animal know it is now safe to escape!) The
HC-7000 is not a zone type system. We apply a short shock stimulus
at the very rst correction along with the sound stimulus. This will
discourage your dog from standing in the boundary eld waiting for the
tone to stop. However, because we use pulsed stimulus, the initial shock
will not be traumatic to your pet. If your dog tries to move forward, pulse
rate is immediately increased to encourage retreat behavior.
Progressive Training Tones: The use of progressively increasing sound
pulses along with the shock pulses tends to psychologically intensify
the perceived stimulus, more quickly teaching your dog that the irritating
Figure 2
Pulses per Second
Pulses per Second
Buried Boundary Wire
Buried Boundary Wire
Stimulus Pulse Rate
(Increases as dog approaches the boundary wire)
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sensation increases as he (or she) gets closer to the boundary. That is
why you will nd that the tone generated by our RC-7 collar is louder than
the non-progressive tones used on competing systems and that the sonic
pulse rate increases just as the shock pulse rate does as your dog moves
closer to the boundary wire.
Digital Signal: The HC-7000 sends a digital code embedded in the radio
signal that is picked up and digitally decoded by a computer processor in
the receiver collar. This reduces the possibility of false shocks caused by
interfering radio signals.
Visual and Audible Cable Break Indicators: You are always assured
that your boundary wire is intact because the Base Station Transmitter is
equipped with both visual and audible cable status indicators to alert you
in the case of a cable break.
Optional Battery Back Up: If there is ever an electrical power failure, your
HC-7000A transmitter will automatically switch over to battery power. This
maintains the boundary eld and keeps your pet contained throughout the
power outage. When power is restored, the battery will automatically be
disconnected.
20 Acre Range: The powerful transmitter delivers enough energy
to activate a boundary wire nearly ONE MILE long. Allowing you to
surround up to 30 acres of property. Note that your system includes
500 feet of wire, enough to encircle approximately 0.4 acres. 30 acre
coverage is based on wire length of 5,000 linear feet and will require the
purchase of additional boundary wire from www.hightechpet.com.
Water Resistant Collar: The RC-7 Radio Collar is internally sealed to
resist moisture. While we do not recommend full immersion the RC-7
collar is suitable for outdoor use in all weather conditions.
For Dogs 10 lbs. to 200 lbs. The HC-7000 system is suitable for nearly
all dog breeds. A common misconception is that larger dogs are more
resistant to shock stimulus than smaller dogs. In reality, the size of
your dog has little to do with the way the animal reacts to the stimulus.
Reaction depends mainly upon your dog’s temperament. The type of
shock employed by the HC-7000 is quite localized and affects only the
nerve receptors within about a ½ inch radius of the stimulus probes.
Your dog’s mass is not a signicant factor. It is also important to note
that the shock is high voltage but, very low current. It does not produce
enough energy to cause any damage to skin or muscle tissue. The
stimulus affects nerve receptors only and simply can not cause physical
damage regardless of your dog’s size.
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PART 2 - DETAILED SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
HC-7000A BASE STATION TRANSMITTER
General Description
The Model HC-7000A Base Station Transmitter is an FCC approved
radio device. (FCC Approval No. QP4HC-5000). The signal emitted by
the Base Station Transmitter contains a special, digital code that must
be received and recognized by the receiver collar before the collar will
administer any stimulus to your pet. The many super advanced features of
your HC-7000A Transmitter are as follows.
LED INDICATORS:
CABLE: The “OK” lamp indicates that there is no break and your
boundary wire is conducting current in a continuous loop. If there is
a break in your boundary wire, the “BREAK” lamp will illuminate and
the audible alarm will sound indicating that the boundary eld is not.
functioning and needs repair.
CABLE BREAK ALARM
BOUNDARY WIRE QUICK CONNECTIONS
FIELD WIDTH CONTROL
ON / OFF SWITCH
BACKUP BATTERY
Figure 3
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POWER: This indicates the power mode, either AC or Back-up
Battery. The HC-7000A Base Station uses a “smart” power system.
If you have the optional 9 volt back-up batteries installed and there
is a power failure, the system automatically switches to battery
mode to keep the boundary eld energized and your dog contained.
In this mode all indicator lamps ash to conserve battery power.
When power is restored, the system automatically switches back to
AC mode. The operating time of the Back-up Battery depends upon
your eld strength setting and the length of your boundary wire.
Typical installations will operate for a full day in Battery Back-up
mode.
Field Strength Control
You can control the distance from the boundary wire at which the
receiver collar will begin to activate by use of the “FIELD WIDTH” dial.
Turning the dial clockwise increases transmitter output power and
therefore, increases eld width. The maximum eld width possible will
depend upon your particular installation. It is affected by the depth at
which you bury the wire and the total length of wire used. The greater
the wire depth and length, the less maximum eld will be available.
Generally, we recommend that you bury your boundary wire no more
than 4 inches deep and use no more than 2,500 feet of total boundary
wire. Typical installations yield a maximum possible eld width of
approximately 25 feet. We recommend that you set the Field Width
of at least 5 feet. The wider your boundary eld, the more time and
distance your dog has to properly react to the system. However, if space
limitations require a eld width of less than 5 feet. You can reduce the
overall eld width by turning the Field Width dial counter-clockwise.
When you vary the effective eld width of your system, the HC-7000’s
unique Pulsed Proportional Stimulus System will automatically adjust to
the new eld strength setting.
Quick Connect Wire Terminals
At the bottom of the Base Station Transmitter you will nd two quick
connect wire terminals. The boundary wire easily plugs into these
terminals by simply depressing the tab and inserting the wire end. The
wire should be stripped by 1/2 inch at the end before insertion. No other
preparation is required.
Backup Battery
On the right side of the BASE station transmitter you will nd a
compartment to hold two standard 9 volt alkaline batteries for powering
the system when AC power is temporarily lost.
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ULTRA-SLIM RECEIVER COLLAR
The heart of our Humane Contain electronic fence technology lies
here in the super advanced, Model RC-7 Radio Receiver Collar. The
miniaturized, microprocessor-driven circuitry is protected by a rugged,
water resistant casing. Shock stimulus is delivered through the
STIMULUS PROBES at the back of the unit. A TONE SPEAKER at the
front of the unit delivers the tone stimulus.
NORMAL OPERATION
When the TEST button is not pressed, Lamp and Speaker behave as
follows:
Test Lamp: This lamp illuminates whenever a shock pulse is being
generated.
Tone Speaker: Emits an audible training tone whenever a shock pulse
is being generated.
Shock Stimulus Probes: Contact the skin of the pet’s neck to
administer the shock training stimulus.
TEST LAMP
TONE SPEAKER
STIMULUS PROBES
TEST BUTTON
Figure 4
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TESTING YOUR RC-7 RADIO COLLAR
Caution: This test generates actual shock pulses so make sure
you remove the collar from your pet and do not unintentionally
touch the shock probes!
Periodically, remove the collar from your pet and perform the following
Self Test with the power switch ON. Hold the collar by the case without
touching the shock probes, and press the TEST button.
When the TEST BUTTON is pressed the lamp and speaker behave as
follows:
Test Light:
• If the test light is SOLID Red the battery is OK.
• If the test light is BLINKING Red the battery is LOW. Replace
the battery soon.
• If the test light is NOT ILLUMINATED the battery is dead.
Tone Speaker:
• If the speaker produces an audible tone or beep, the shocking
circuit is functioning properly.
• If there is no tone or beep, the shocking circuit is not working and
the unit should be repaired .
The water resistant casing is moisture sealed for safe operation in most
weather conditions. If the TONE SPEAKER gets wet, you will notice that
the tone output becomes mufed or stops altogether. This is due to water
on the outside of the speaker face. It does not mean that the inner works
have gotten wet. Once the unit dries, the sound will return to normal.
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INSTALLING / REPLACING THE RC-7 BATTERY PACK
The replaceable battery pack installs at the bottom of the unit, between
the STIMULUS PROBES. Note that there is a small tongue on the
battery pack that lines up with a groove in the collar casing. This is to
ensure that the battery pack is installed correctly. Line up the tongue
with the groove and push rmly. You will hear two clicks as the battery
pack snaps into place.
To remove the battery pack, squeeze together the two nger tabs on
each side of the battery pack and pull it out of the casing.
Battery Life
The battery life of your RC-7 collar depends upon how often your pet
strays into the boundary eld. It will operate for several weeks in the
absence of any required shock output. If your pet is receiving corrections
very often, it may be necessary to replace the battery after only one or
two weeks. In addition, you should expect to use at least one battery
during the initial training.
Where to Purchase Replacement Batteries
Extra battery packs may be purchased online at www.hightechpet.com.
To locate the item go to www.hightechpet.com and search on the key
words “High Tech Battery”.
Figure 5
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BOUNDARY WIRE
Even the boundary wire used on your HC-7000 system is unique.
The copper alloy wire and insulating coating are all made specially
to our custom specications. We have designed it to be an efcient
radio frequency broadcast conductor, with a mechanically strong core
and an extra thick, extra tough, outdoor grade insulation that resists
sunlight and moisture. If you need to expand your boundary eld, it
is acceptable to purchase standard 18 or 20 gauge “hardware store”
quality wire. However, we recommend that you use our custom wire
to ensure the best quality and performance at the best value pricing.
Boundary extension kits are available from www.hightechpet.com and
contain a 500 foot spool of wire, 50 extra boundary ags and 2 improved
waterproof wire splices. To locate the item go to www.hightechpet.com
and search on “Wire Flag Kit”.
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PART 3 - STEP BY STEP INSTALLATION
STEP 1: Plan Your System Layout
This is the most important step. Be sure to take the time to plan
carefully. This will avoid time consuming corrections to your installation.
Before beginning installation of your system we recommend you make
an aerial sketch of your yard such as the one shown in Figure 6. Your
sketch should include all buildings, large plants, trees, walks, driveway,
pool and other important details. Then sketch in where you plan to place
the boundary wire. Make sure the wire makes a continuous loop.
SAFETY TIP:
Since you will only be burying the cable 4 inches deep at maximum,
it is unlikely that you will disturb power or phone lines. Still, we
recommend that you contact your utility companies to nd out the
location of all buried wires, mark them on your sketch and avoid
running the boundary cable in these areas.
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Figure 6
TYPICAL LAYOUT FOR
BOUNDARIES WITHIN BOUNDARY
Twisted
To Pond
Twisted
To Pool Pool
Boundary Wire
House
Garden
Property Line Twisted
Wire
Pond
Transmitter
Mounted in
Garage
Splice Splice
Twisted Wire
Cancels Field
Garage
Pond
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Calculate the total length of wire required to ensure that you have
enough to complete the installation. Remember that twisted wire counts
as twice its length since there are two strands. Figure 7 shows a basic
wire length calculation.
In preparing your layout, note that you will need to allow for a eld width
of at least 3 feet (preferably 6 – 10 ft.) on each side of the boundary wire.
Your dog will need at least another 5 to 10 ft. for a safe roaming area.
Avoid making passageways too narrow or your dog may be hesitant to
use them. 11
WIRE LENGTH CALCULATION
30’
190’
100’
220’
15’
85’
8’
TWISTED
WIRE
BURIED WIRE
Length of Field Wire = 15’ + 85’ + 220’ + 100’ + 190’ + 30’ = 640’
Length of Twisted Wire = 8’ x 2 = 16’
Total Wire Required 656’
Figure 7
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For the system to work properly, the wire must make a continuous loop.
The signal is transmitted from one terminal of the transmitter through the
wire and back to the other terminal. Twisting two adjacent sections of the
wire loop cancels the signal along the twisted length. So use the twisted
wire from the transmitter out to the exterior loop as shown in Figure
8. This allows the dog to cross the area without receiving a correction.
Use other lengths of twisted wire to connect smaller boundaries around
plants, pools and other pet restricted areas.
Single Loop Limitations
Note however that the basic single loop containment layouts shown in
Figure 8, cannot have a gate or opening in the fence where the dog can
walk or be transported out of the loop. To let the dog out of the basic
containment eld, you must turn off the base transmitter, or interrupt
the electrical signal owing through the wire by inserting a switch in the
loop. Using a switch in the loop creates a break in the wire which will be
detected by the base transmitter and will result in an audible alarm as long
as the switch is open. However it does work and the dog will learn that the
sound of the alarm means the containment eld is off.
TWISTED WIRE
FIELD WILL CANCEL
BASIC CONTAINMENT FIELD
TWISTED WIRE AS LEAD IN FROM
TRANSMITTER TO ACTIVE FIELD
FIELD WITHIN A FIELD
USE OF TWISTED WIRE TO PROTECT
SMALL AREAS WITHIN THE MAIN BOUNDARY
TWISTED WIRE
FIELD WILL CANCEL
TWISTED WIRE
FIELD WILL CANCEL
Figure 8
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Adding a GATE
If you want a permanent opening or gate in
the containment eld, you must use what is
commonly called a double loop, as shown
in Figure 9. Carefully follow the current
around the wiring and you will realize that
this layout is actually still a single loop of
wire that is folded back upon itself. If the
gate is narrow, you may have to reduce the
boundary eld next to the gate. This can be
done by triangulating or folding the wire back
on itself for a short distance as shown inside
Figure 9. Do not bury the wire near the
gate until after the entire system is working
and adjusted for the proper eld strength in
all areas of the installation. In double loop
installations, it is very important to have
the inside and outside wires separated
by at least 6 feet all around the
containment area if you want a
normal containment eld width of
3 to 10 feet. Use 12 feet of wire
separation if you desire a wider
containment eld width – up to 20
feet. Using less wire separation
reduces the eld strength and
requires the dog to be closer
to the wire before receiving
a correction. Whatever wire
separation you choose, maintain
a consistent separation between
the inside and outside wires if
you want a consistent correction
distance. Remember the double
loop requires almost twice as
much boundary wire, and burying
of that wire, as a single loop, so
plan accordingly.
Once you have chosen to use
the “double loop” layout, you can
place as many other openings/gates in the boundary eld as you wish by
twisting the inner and outer wires together, or simply bringing the two wires
together tightly. This concept, shown in Figure 10.
TIP: The amount of twist and the direction of the twist is of little
importance, as long as the wires are touching each other along the
entire “gate” section.
TX
MAKING A CONTAINMENT FIELD WITH A GATE
WIDE
GATE
Wire Wire
Wire Wire
NARROW
GATE
TWISTED WIRE
FIELD WILL CANCEL
6 FOOT
SEPARATION
RECOMMENDED
Figure 9
MAKING A CONTAINMENT FIELD WITH MULTIPLE GATES
TX
TWISTED WIRE
FIELD WILL CANCEL
GATE
GATE GATE
6 FOOT
SEPARATION
RECOMMENDED
Figure 10
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A common error is trying
to replace a section of
single loop boundary wire
with a piece of twisted
wire to create a gate as
shown in Figure 11. This
will not work. In order to
create a gate, you must
run the boundary wire in a
double loop as shown in
Figures 9 and 10 above.
TX
A VERY COMMON ERROR
OK
Section 1 & 2
Twisted Together
SECTION 1 SECTION 2
INCORRECT
SINGLE SECTION OF WIRE LOOP
FIELD WILL
NOT
CANCEL
DO NOT DO THIS!
Figure 11
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STEP 2: Assemble the Required Tools
Here is the list of tools you will need.
1. Straight edge spade or power edger
2. Wire cutter/stripper
3. Power drill with 1/8” drill bit
4. Phillips screwdriver or Phillips driver bit for your drill
STEP 3: Set Up the Base Station Transmitter
Mounting:
The base station transmitter can be mounted to any wall near a 110 volt
household wall outlet. Use the four screws provided with your system to
mount the unit in a dry and protected area.
FIGURE 12
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BATTERY BACKUP
To install the backup batteries, remove the battery cover on the right side
of the transmitter. Install two standard 9 volt batteries onto the battery
clips. Replace the battery cover.
NOTE: We recommend you replace the batteries when their voltage
drops to 8.0 VDC.
AC Adapter: Plug the 9 VDC adapter into a standard 115 Volt outlet and
connect the DC plug into the receptacle on the right of the Base Station
Transmitter.
STEP 4: Test The Receiver Collar Radio Function
You should test the receiver by installing a 24 inch long test loop of wire
across the quick connect cable terminals of the HC-7000A. Turn the power
switch ON and bring the receiver close to your test loop. A beeping sound
emitted by the receiver collar indicates the system is working properly. Note
that with such a short loop the range will only be a few inches.
STEP 5: Prepare Twisted Wire Lengths First
Prepare the twisted lengths of wire. From your system layout sketch,
determine the length required for each twisted pair. Cut two equal lengths
of wire for each required twisted pair. With the pair of wires side by side,
put one end of each wire in a power drill and spin the wires until there is
approximately one twist per inch of wire. Do not over-twist because this
could damage the wire. Repeat for each required pair.
STEP 6: Layout the Boundary Wire Above Ground
Before burying your boundary wire, we recommend that you run the
complete loop of wire, make all connections and use the receiver collar to
fully test the system with the wire above ground. Referring to the sketch you
made of your system layout, run and connect the wire loop above ground,
connect it to the Transmitter Base Station.
Installation Tip: Leave a little (about 15 inches) slack in the wire
periodically along the perimeter and at the corners of the layout so you
have a little extra wire when needed to repair a break in the boundary
wire loop. Wind the 15 inch slack into a 5 inch diameter coil and bury it
with the wire. Choose locations for the slack that are easily identied by
a terrain feature and make a map of them.
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