Innotek SD-2100 User manual

Run the containment wire around the property as outlined
in your plan.
Step 3 Lay Out the Fence Wire
Step 2 Install the Wall-mount transmitter
Step 1 DesignYour Fence
Quick Start Guide SD-2100, SD-2200
Have the local utility companies mark your underground lines. On a sheet of
paper, draw your house and yard. Draw a line around your property that repre-
sents the containment area for your dog.
Most people find that the inside of an exterior
wall of a garage or basement is ideal.From the
sample layouts, you can see the twisted wire
running from the house attaches directly to the
transmitter.
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Step 4 Final Connections
Splice the containment loop wires to the twisted wire using the supplied water-
proof splices.Connect the other end of the twisted wire to the wall-mount trans-
mitter. Plug in the AC adapter, connect it to the transmitter, and turn it on. The
green light should illuminate on the transmitter indicating a successful loop.
Charge your collar receiver by placing it in the receiver cradle located on top of
the transmitter.
1.
Boundary Wire
Splice
To wall-mount transmitter
Deluxe & Premium In-ground Pet Fencing Systems
Boundary Wire
10’
10’
Buried Cable
90˚

IMPORTANT ADVICE
1. Read the complete manual and follow all directions.This
includes the Training andTroubleshooting Guide.If you
have any questions, please call 1-800-826-5527.
2.This device is intended for use only on dogs.Never
attempt to use it for any purpose not described in
this manual.
3.Never perform set-up procedures while the collar is
on your dog.
4. Any collar worn for extended periods can cause a
condition similar to bedsores, known as Pressure
Necrosis.To reduce the possibility, you must do
the following:
• Never leave the collar on the dog for more than 12
hours per day.
• Check the fit to prevent excessive pressure; you
should be able to insert one finger between the
collar strap and your dog’s skin.
• Examine the dog’s neck daily for any signs of a
rash or a sore.
• Wash the dog’s neck area and the probes of the
collar weekly with a damp cloth.
•If the condition persists beyond 24 hours,
see your veterinarian.
5. Always use the rubber insulators between the
collar strap and probes to provide insulation
in damp conditions.
6. Other collars and metal tags should be removed
as they may interfere with proper operation.
7. Do not attempt to dismantle or repair any
components of this system; doing so will void the
warranty in full.The computerized circuitry should
be serviced only by an authorized expert.
8.Realize that because dogs have unique tempera-
ments, there is no way of knowing how your dog
will react to the introduction of a containment system.
For the safety of your dog, a long lead should be used
during initial training so you have control of the situation.
9.If you have reason to believe that your dog may
pose a danger to others, harm itself, or react
adversely to the collar, do not rely solely on this
product to train your dog. If your dog shows signs
of growling, snarling or biting while using the collar,
stop immediately.Aggression in dogs has many
causes.We recommend that you consult a knowl-
edgeable professional dog trainer or animal
behaviorist with experience with aggressive dogs
if your dog has shown any of these characteristics.
10.Occasionally, a dog cannot be trained to respond
to a containment collar.Sometimes even a properly
trained dog may disobey a command.Therefore,
InvisibleTechnologies, its distributors, and dealers
cannot guarantee that the system will in all cases keep
the customer’s animal from disobeying commands.
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LIMITED LIFETIMEWARRANTY
Invisible Technologies warrants to the original retail pur-
chaser, that Innotek brand products will be free from
defects in material and workmanship, under normal use,
for a period of one year from the date of the original retail
purchase. This Limited Warranty excludes: accidental
damage due to dog chews; lightning damage where an
INNOTEK lightning protection component is not in use (in-
ground pet fencing systems); or neglect, alteration and
misuse.
Invisible Technologies offers several product exchange
options during the warranty period. If service is required,
call 1-800-826-5527 to discuss the service plan that best
serves your needs. Costs are dependent on the process-
ing time and the desired shipping options. Please do not
return this product to your retailer.
After one year from date of original retail purchase, we will
repair, replace or upgrade your product at a fixed rate
based on the component.
InvisibleTechnologies, Inc., shall not be liable or responsi-
ble for any incidental or consequential damages resulting
from the use of the product or caused by any defect, fail-
ureormalfunctionof the product, whether a claim is based
upon warranty, contract, negligence or otherwise.
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Watch the training video and follow the training steps
outlined in the separate Training and Troubleshooting
Guide.Your dog may respond immediately to the train-
ing, however, continue to follow the enclosed Training
Guide to fully train your dog.The convenience that your
new fence offers plus the added safety for your dog are
well worth the time invested.
Step 8 TrainYour Dog
Step 7 Bury Fence Wire
Step 6 TestYour Fence
Quick Start Guide (continued) SD-2100, SD-2200
Set your FIELDWIDTH ADJUSTMENT KNOB to the 9 o’clock position.Using the
supplied test light, walk the dog’s collar up to the fence wire. Listen for the warn-
ingtone and look forthe test light to light. Try anumber of differentplaces around
the fenced area to verify the range is consistent.
Dig the trench 3” deep with a flat edge spade. Or, it is faster to use a gas-pow-
ered edger. Digging the trench at an angle helps keep the wire in the ground as
you place it. Place flags at edge of selected boundary field where the warning
tone is first heard, NOT at wire.
2. 3.
Step 5 Charge Collar
Position the collar receiver in the charging cradle located on the top of the wall transmitter.
Orient the light on the collar receiver toward the end of the charging cradle marked with an
arrow and identified on the label.
collar receiver light to this end
1. Field Width
Adjustment Control

TheWall-mount transmitter
The transmitter is the system’s control center.The front cover
lifts to reveal the switches that can customize your system.
1.Field Width Adjustment- Controls the distance from the
wire your dog can venture before hearing the warning tone.
2.Field Size- Set switch to small (SM) for installations of
1000 feet of wire or less.
3.Stimulation Level Switch- Select from levels Low, Medium,
or High, the correction level your dog will feel after the 2 sec-
ond warning tone (LOW and MED selections only).The tone
will sound immediately with the correction when level is set
on High.
4.Loop WireTerminals- Connections for the containment
wire.
5.Collar Receiver Charge Reminder- Set to A to remind you
to recharge your dog’s collar every 30 days. Set switch to B
for every 60 days.Always check for low battery light before
putting collar on your dog.
NOTE: Recharge reminder tone can be reset by placing the
collar receiver in the charge cradle for more than five min-
utes.
6.Power Connection - Power for the containment system
supplied by the 24 volt adapter plugged into any 110v outlet.
7.Battery Backup Monitor- If power is interrupted to the sys-
tem, the battery back will keep the system working up to 40
hours.Install 8 AA alkaline batteries (not included).The mon-
itor will sound when batteries need to be replaced. For the
safety of your dog, the battery backup should be turned on
and kept in good working order at all times.
8.Power- ON/OFF Switch
9.Alarm Volume- Alarm volume adjustment.
10.Indicator Light and Alarm- The light on the front of the
transmitter will indicate the following conditions.
Over-Stimulation Prevention - In the unlikely event that
your dog becomes “trapped” in the containment field, this
feature limits stimulation duration to 10 seconds.The system
shuts off for 10 seconds before resuming stimulation for
another 10 seconds.This pattern will repeat for a maximum
of three cycles, a duration of 60 seconds.
Smart Dog In-ground
Pet Fencing System
Models SD-2100, SD-2200
Run-Through Prevention - Special features are incorporat-
ed in your system so your dog cannot“run-through” the con-
tainment field without activating a strong stimulation.The
receiver automatically increases the stimulation when your
dog continues more than 1/3 of the way through the contain-
ment field, regardless of the transmitter stimulation level set-
ting.For example, if the signal is detected 12 feet from the
wire and your dog enters the containment field, this feature is
activated when he is approximately eight feet from the wire.
At this point, your dog automatically receives the highest
level of stimulation.
External Lightning Protector
(SD-2200 Model only)
The SD-2200 system includes external lightning protection,
which helps protect the transmitter from electrical power
surges and lightning strikes near your boundary wire.A near
by lightning strike can cause failures due to high voltage
damaging your transmitter.Enhanced lightning protection is
available for other Innotek containment systems by calling 1-
800-826-5527.
The Collar Receiver
The collar receiver is attached to a nylon collar strap that
your dog will wear.The collar receiver administers the warn-
ing tone and correction should your dog attempt to leave the
yard.Your collar receiver is rechargeable and can be charged
by placing the collar on the charging cradle located on top of
your wall-mount transmitter.
Fitting the Collar onYour Dog
The collar strap should fit snugly towards the top of your
dog’s neck with the collar receiver box
on the bottom of the neck.You should
be able to get one finger between the
collar strap and your dog’s neck.The
contact points must make contact with
the dog’s skin for proper operation.A
little hair thinning may be required.
Important Notes:
1.Always use the rubber insulators and the collar strap.They
provide insulation in damp conditions and keep the collar
receiver secure.
2.A small amount of hair thinning makes contact with the
dog’s skin easier.
3.This product is recommended for dogs six months of age
and older.
Occasionally, check the tightness of the receiver probes to
ensure the receiver does not fall off of the collar.Lost collars
are not covered under your warranty.
• Although the containment wire is only buried 1” - 3”, make
sure you contact your utility companies to mark underground
cables and wire before you dig.
• Interference can occur around large metal objects and
buried electrical, telephone and cableTV wires.Do not run
closer than 10’to these cables.You can minimize interfer-
ence issues by crossing perpendicular to these lines.See
Quick Step 1 Illustration.
• The containment wire must form a complete loop from the
transmitter.
• For your dog’s safety, it is recommended that you keep the
containment wire at least 10’from the street.
• Keep in mind that you will want to place the wire where
there is room for an 8’-12’containment field.
Front and BackYard Loop. The most common installation.The
wire is placed just inside the property line to form a square
or rectangle.
Hourglass Loop. Allows your dog to be contained in either
the front or back yard but not around the side of the house.
When the wire runs parallel to itself as it goes toward the
side of the house be sure the wires don’t come within 6’feet
of one another to avoid canceling the signal.
Double Loop. Confines your dog to the backyard only.The
wire needs to run around the backyard, using the house as a
natural barrier and doubling back to the transmitter to finish
the complete loop.When doubling back, make sure that there
is at least 6’between the lines to avoid canceling the signal.
Customized Loops.You can create off limit areas, such as
pools and gardens by encircling the area with wire.Run
twisted wire from the fence loop to the encircled area and
splice the ends together.
Step 1 DesignYour Fence
splice
containment signal
cancelled in this area
Front and BackYard Loop
splice
Hourglass Loop
splice
6 ft.
Double Loop
splices splices
splices
Customized Loops
4. 5.
1. Field Width
Adjustment Control
2. Field Size Switch
3. Stimulation
Level Switch
4. Loop Wire Terminals
5. Receiver Collar Charge Reminder
6. Power
Connection
7. Battery Backup
Monitor
8. Power ON/OFF
Switch
9. Alarm
Volume Control
10. Indicator Light
WallTransmitter–
User Controls
TRANSMITTER STATUS INDICATIONS
STATUS LIGHT ALARM CONDITION
TONE
SOLID GREEN NO POWER ON / SYSTEM OK
FLASHING GREEN NO RECEIVER CHARGING
FLASHING RED YES BOUNDARY WIRE BROKEN
OR DISCONNECTED
FLASHING RED AND GREEN YES RECEIVER RECHARGE
REMINDER
FLASHINGYELLOW YES BACKUP BATTERIES LOW
NONE YES AC POWER DISCONNECTED
OPERATING ON BATTERY
NONE NO TRANSMITTER IS OFF OR
POWER IS DISCONNECTED
INDICATOR LIGHT
GREEN FLASHING
(ONCE EVERY 2 SEC.)
GREEN PULSATING
RED PULSATING
RED FLASHING
(ONCE EVERY 2 SECONDS)
SOLID GREEN
YELLOW FLASHING (ONCE
EVERY 2 SECONDS)
NONE
CONDITION
COLLAR IS READY TO RESPOND
TO THE CONTAINMENT FIELD
WARNINGTONE IS OCCURRING
ENTRY LEVEL STIMULATION IS
BEING DELIVERED
RUN-THROUGH STIMULATION IS
BEING DELIVERED
RECEIVER BATTERY IS LOW
STIMULATION IS LOCKED OUT
(OVERSTIMULATION
PREVENTION IN EFFECT)
OVER-STIMULATION
PREVENTION HAS EXCEEDED
THREE CYCLES (STIMULATION
IS LOCKED OUT UNTILYOUR DOG
RETURNS TO THE SAFE ZONE)
RECEIVER BATTERY IS
COMPLETELY DISCHARGED
TONE PITCH
NONE
INTERMITTENT
LOW PITCH
INTERMITTENT
MEDIUM PITCH
INTERMITTENT
HIGH PITCH
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE

1. Select a Location
Select an indoor, dry location to hang the wall-mount trans-
mitter.You will need a standard 110v grounded outlet within
5 feet for power.Most people find an inside exterior wall of
a garage or basement works well.You will need easy
access to run the containment wire outside.
2. Install the Mounting Plate
The mounting plate is attached to the back of the transmit-
ter.Remove by lightly depressing the dot on the top tab
and sliding the transmitter housing down the plate.
Use the mounting plate as your template and mark holes
with pencil.Fasten plate with supplied screws.
3. Install Battery Backup Batteries
(Optional, but recommended)
In case your power goes out, your system can run for up to
40 hours on 8 AA batteries (not included). Install batteries
and flip BATTERY BACKUP MONITOR switch to the ON
position.If you choose not to use the battery backup sys-
tem, set the BATTERY BACKUP MONITOR switch to OFF.
4. Provide for wire access to outside
You will need to get the wire from the transmitter to outside
where the containment loop will run.This can be done
through a window or you can drill a 1/4”hole at the base of
the wall to pass the wire through.After final installation and
testing is complete you can caulk the hole to prevent water
and insects from entering.
With the transmitter installed and the hole drilled for the
wire, you can position the boundary wire that will form your
fence.DO NOT bury the wire until you are sure that the
system is running properly.
1. Amount of wire
Your system includes 500 feet of boundary wire.The SD-
2200 includes an additional 100 feet of pre-twisted wire.
For larger areas, boundary kits with wire and splices, as
well as convenient pre-twisted wire are available from your
retailer or call 1-800-826-5527.Here are some examples of
wire coverage area:
2. Placing the wire
The wire must make a continuous loop from the transmitter
Step 3 Lay Out the Fence Wire
and back again.The signal is transmitted from one terminal
at the transmitter around the loop and back to the transmit-
ter again.Keep in the mind that you will want an 8’- 12’
containment signal field from you wire, so don’t run the
wire too close to the house and make passageways too
narrow for your dog to pass.
3.TwistedWire
Twisted wire cancels the radio signal coming from your
transmitter.This enables proper installation and your dog
can cross over the wire in the safe part of the yard.Where
there is single wire, the fence is active and your dog will be
unable to pass.Your kit may have come with FasTrak pre-
twisted wire or you can purchase it as a separate kit by
calling 1-800-826-5527.You can twist your own wire by cut-
ting two equal lengths of wire supplied and twisting them
together.Anchor one end of the wires to something secure
and insert the other end in a drill.Pull wire taught.The drill
enables you to twist the wire quickly.You will need at least
12 twists per foot to effectively cancel the radio signal.
4. Rounding Corners
Use gradual turns at the corners with a minimum of 2.5
foot radius.This will produce a more consistent contain-
ment field.
IMPORTANTTIPS!
• DO NOT run wire within 10 feet or parallel to cableTV,
phone and electrical lines.The signals can couple together
causing collar activation in the house and safe parts of the
yard.
• The wire must form one continuous loop from the transmitter.
• Use twisted wire to run between the transmitter and inte-
rior loops around pools and gardens to allow your dog to
safely pass around these areas (as illustrated in the cus-
tom loop pictures).
1. Splicing to the boundary wire
Pull the twisted wire to the perimeter location of the two
ends of your boundary wire loop.Splice the ends of the
twisted wire to the ends of the boundary wire with the sup-
plied waterproof splices as shown.Use only waterproof
splices supplied with this system.Additional splices are
available by calling 1-800-826-5527.Use of wire nuts
alone, electrical tape or solder will not provide a waterproof
and secure connection for your system to function properly.
To use the gel-filled capsule splice, strip 5/8’of insulation
from the wire ends.Insert ends of wire into nut and twist to
secure.Insert the wire nut as deeply as possible into the
waterproof gel and snap the lid shut.Tie a knot in the wires
as shown in Quick Step #4 to avoid having the wires pulled
free during installation.
2. Bring outside wire to transmitter
From the outside, push the twisted pair of wires through
Acres Linear Feet Needed
1 850
2 1200
3 1500
4 1700
5 1900
the hole in the wall.Strip about 1/2” of insulation from the
two ends.Insert ends into loop wire terminals marked on
the transmitter.
3. Plug transmitter in
Use supplied adapter and plug transmitter in.Move power
switch to the ON position.
The green light should illuminate on your transmitter indi-
cating a properly installed boundary loop. If the light does
not come on, refer to theTraining and Troubleshooting
Guide.
Final Connection - SD-2200 only
1.Plug Lightning Protection Module into the 110v outlet.
2.Connect the twisted wire ends to the loop terminals on
the Lightning Module.
3.Use two short pieces of twisted wire to connect from the
terminals marked “transmitter”on the Lightning Module to
the “Loop”terminals on the wall-mount transmitter.
4.Plug the transmitter adapter directly into the AC socket
of Lightning Protector (SD-2200 only).
For the collar to properly charge, the transmitter must be
plugged in, turned ON and have the fence wire attached.
For this reason you will not charge your collar until you
have the layout of the boundary wire where you want it.
To Charge:
1.Place collar receiver on top of wall-mount transmitter in
the charging cradle with probes up.
2.The transmitter light will flash green when properly seat-
ed.
3.Wait 14 hours.(A high frequency noise during charging
is normal).
4.If charging multiple collars, wait at least 15 seconds
before placing the next collar in the cradle.
You should have your boundary wire laid out and properly
connected and the collar receiver should have charged for
14 hours.DO NOT test the system on your dog.
1. Field size switch
Set to small (SM) for installations using less than 1000’of
wire.For larger installations, move the switch to large (LG).
2. Adjust containment field
Move the FIELDWIDTH knob to the 9 o’clock position.
3.Test system
Select a section of straight boundary wire that is at least
50 feet long.Attach the supplied test light to the receiver
Step 4 Final Connections
Step 6 TestYour Fence
probes and hold the collar receiver at your dog’s neck
height.Slowly walk the collar toward the boundary wire.
Listen for the warning tone and watch for the test light to
light.The wider you can make the containment field, the
less chance your dog can run through.Adjust the FIELD
WIDTH as necessary and test again.
Test in a number of different areas until you are satisfied
there are no wire breaks and the system is functioning
properly.
Next walk all around the“safe”part of the yard to ensure
there are no stray signals, particularly near the twisted wire
coming from the transmitter.Test collar in and around the
inside of the house as well.As mentioned prior, signals
from CableTV, electrical or telephone lines may transfer
stray signals inside and outside the house that can activate
the dog’s collar accidentally. If you do encounter this phe-
nomenon, your boundary wire is probably too close to
these outside lines and will need to be moved or modified.
Containment collars should not be worn inside house.
You may need the following tools for efficient installation:
Straight edge spade or a gas powered edger.If you plan
on running the wire across a driveway you may also need
a caulk gun, silicone caulking and a circular saw with a
masonry blade.
1. Ensure system is turned off
Turn off the transmitter and unplug the adapter from the
AC outlet.
2. Bury the wire
Dig a trench 1”-3” deep with a flat edge spade or gas-pow-
ered edger.A 30 - 45 degree angle cut will be the easiest
to close and keep the wire in the trench.Make sure there is
a little slack in the wire as you bury it to compensate for
expansion and contraction due to temperature changes.
When crossing an asphalt driveway, make a 1/4” deep cut
across the driveway using the circular saw and masonry
blade.Place the wire in crack and seal with asphalt
sealant.In concrete there is usually an expansion joint that
can be cleaned out and used for the same purpose and
covered with clear silicone caulk.
The wire can be placed underwater in creeks and streams
by running the wire through PVC pipe or a length of garden
hose to prevent the wire from being damaged.
3. Place training flags
Repeat the TEST SYSTEM steps outlined in the Step 6.As
soon as you hear the warning tone, place one flag.Repeat
the process every 10’ interval around the containment
area.The flags will be your dog’s visual clue to the bound-
ary during training and will be removed during the training
process.You are now ready to begin training your dog.
Step 7 Bury Fence Wire
6. 7.
Step 5 Charge Collar
Step 2 Install the Wall-mount transmitter