INVISIBLE FENCE Invisible Gate Plus User manual

Invisible Gate
®
Plus
Owner’sManual
Pleasereadthisentireguidebeforeoperating.
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Important Precautions
Invisible Fence®Brand pet containment systems have contained over two million pets. However, there
are some precautions you should take.
Read and retain manuals: Read the entire Owner’s Manual before using your new Invisible Gate®Plus
solution. If you have any questions after reading this manual, call your Invisible Fence® Brand dealer.
Adhere to all warnings and cautions contained in any Invisible Fence®Brand manual.
Explanation of Attention Words and Symbols used in this guide
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in harm to your pet.
NOTICE is used to address safe use practices not related to personal injury .
Not every pet can be trained to avoid the established boundary. Sometimes even a properly trained pet
may cross the boundary. Therefore, Invisible Fence, Inc., as well as Invisible Fence®Brand Distributors
and Dealers cannot guarantee the system will, in all cases, keep a customer’s pet within the established
boundary. Accordingly, if a customer has reason to believe that their pet may pose a danger to others, or
harm itself, the customer should not rely solely upon the Invisible Fence®Brand system to keep the pet
from crossing the boundary.
Do not install, connect, or remove your system during a lightning storm. If the storm is close enough for
you to hear thunder, it is close enough to create hazardous surges.

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Read and follow the important tips on how to avoid pressure necrosis in your Invisible Fence®Brand
Computer Collar®unit manual.
Train your pet according to the instructions in the Invisible Fence®Brand training protocols. Complete
all steps before allowing your pet to run free. Do not become overly confident if your pet has become
conditioned to the Invisible Fence®Brand pet containment system sooner than expected.
Your Invisible Fence®Brand dealer has professionally installed your pet avoidance system and ensured
it is working properly. You will want to perform periodic maintenance checks to make sure the system is
properly functioning.
Check the Invisible Fence®Brand transmitter periodically to make sure it is operating properly. To do
this, simply bring the Computer Collar®unit to the edge of the signal field to verify function.
Do not attempt to service any Invisible Fence®Brand equipment. Refer all service to your authorized
Invisible Fence®Brand dealer. Only your authorized Invisible Fence®Brand dealer should make
adjustments to your pet avoidance/containment system.
All Invisible Fence®Brand pet containment systems are designed for domesticated animal use only.
Never attempt to use this product for any purpose not specifically described in this manual.
Congratulations on your purchase of the Invisible Gate®Plus solution. Please read and review this
entire manual to become familiar with Invisible Gate®Plus solution components and its operation. It is
strongly recommended you review this information before using the product.
The Invisible Gate®Plus solution gives you control over the areas a pet or pets have access to inside
your home. It is designed to work independently or to complement your Invisible Fence®Brand 800
Series and/or Boundary Plus®digital electronic pet containment system. The Invisible Gate®Plus
transmitter is designed for indoor use only. For information on or about Outdoor Shields®products,
please contact your local Invisible Fence®Brand dealer or visit us at www.invisiblefence.com. This
device is not designed to operate as a containment transmitter.
Important: To ensure your pet does not receive an unintended correction, make sure your pet is not
wearing the Computer Collar®Unit when turning ON or adjusting the Invisible Gate®Plus transmitter.

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TableofContents
Important Precautions ................................................................................................................. 2-3
Components..............................................................................................................................5
How the System Works.............................................................................................................5
Operating Guide...................................................................................................................6
Charging .....................................................................................................................6
Turning On and Off .....................................................................................................6
Control Panel ..................................................................................................................7
Shields
®
Operation ........................................................................................................7-8
Adjust Signal Field Range ...................................................................................7
Verify Signal Field Range ....................................................................................8
Changing the Channel Setting .................................................................................8
BoundaryPlus
®
Operation.................................................................................................8-9
Adjust Signal Field Range ...................................................................................8
Verify Signal Field Range ....................................................................................9
Multi-Area Avoidance .................................................................................................9
Programming the Computer Collar®Unit .……………………………………………………… …10
Training Guide.........................................................................................................................11
For Pets trained to the Invisible Fence® Brand Outdoor Pet
Containment System ................................................................................................10
For Pets New to Invisible Fence® Brand ......................................................................10
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................. 11
Battery Disposal ................................................................................................................................. 12
Perchlorate Battery ............................................................................................................................ 13
Important Recycling Advice .......................................................................................................... 13
Compliance ....................................................................................................................................... 14

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Components
How the System Works
Invisible Gate® Plus Transmitter
The transmitter is the heart of the system. It produces a signal that communicates with your pet’s Computer
Collar®unit to keep your pet away from unwanted areas. The transmitter creates a signal field up to 40 inches
from the unit and can be set to activate a Computer Collar®unit as it approaches the transmitter or as it crosses
over the transmitter. The lightweight, portable design is easy to use and powered by an internal rechargeable
battery pack. You may use the included AC adapter for locations near an electrical outlet. The AC adapter is
also used for charging the transmitter.
The Transmitter has four control buttons:
Three under the bottom cover next to the display.
oTwo for controlling the signal field range (+ & -).
oOne for use when programming the Computer Collar®unit to the Invisible Gate®Plus transmitter.
One on the top side of the unit for turning the unit ON and OFF during normal use.
AC Adapter:
The AC adapter (RAC00-13701) is intended for long-term use or for recharging the Invisible Gate®Plus
transmitter. Use the AC adapter to charge the battery pack completely prior to first use.
Invisible Gate®Plus Transmitter
AC Adapter
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Operating Guide
Important: Fully charge unit before initial use. To ensure your pet does not receive an
unintended correction, make sure your pet is not wearing the Computer Collar
®
unit when turning
ON or adjusting the Invisible Gate
®
Plus transmitter.
Charge the Invisible Gate
®
Plus transmitter:
 Locate the charging jack on the front edge of the unit near the power button. Connect the
charger connector to the chargingjack with the keyed side facing up.
 Plug the AC adaptor (RAC00-13701) into a standard 120 volt wall outlet.
 Allow the unit to fully charge before initial use and after prolonged storage. A charge
time of 2 hours is required for normal charging.
oThe power button will illuminate red while charging.
oThe power button will illuminate green when charging is complete.
 Battery life of approximately 30 days can be expected from a fully charged battery.
The Invisible Gate®Plus transmitter will give an audible chirp once every 30 seconds and the
power button will flash red every 5 seconds when the battery is low and charging is required.
Turning ON and OFF the Invisible Gate
®
transmitter:
 Turn ON by pressing and holding the power button until the powerbutton turns from red to green
(approximately2seconds). Release the power button. Unit will emit a single beep.
 Turn OFF by pressing and holding the power button until the power button turns from red to
OFF (approximately 5 seconds). Release the power button.
Top View
Bottom View
Controls Cover
LCD Display
Mounting Keyhole (2)
Cover Screws (4)
Linking Contacts (4)
Charge Jack
Power Button
Motion Sensors

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Control Panel:
Turn the Invisible Gate®unit over and remove the four screws holding the Controls Cover. Refer to page 6;
Bottom View image.
 Slide Switches
oBOUNDARY PLUS/SHIELDS Mode –Sets how the Computer Collar®unit will react to the
Invisible Gate®transmitter. Set to Boundary Plus®mode, activation will occur as your pet crosses
the transmitter. Set to Shields®mode, activation occurs as you pet approaches the transmitter.
o7K/10K FREQ –System frequency set by Invisible Fence®Brand dealer.
oON/OFF MOTION –Turns motion sensing on or off. Option is used when unit is in Shields®mode
to increase battery life. Motion sensors are always on when unit is in Boundary Plus®mode
regardless of this switch position.
o1/2/3 RATE –Sets the data rate of the signal.
Used to increase battery life. Rate 1 is the the
slowest and consumes the least energy. Rate 3
is the fastest and consumes the most energy.
The faster the data rate, the more consistent
the boundary.
oA+B/B/A CODE - Data types used to separate
pet when unit is set to Shields®mode. This
switch is unused in Boundary Plus®mode.
Refer to Different Rules for Different Pets™
technology section.
Range and Program Buttons
o+ & - Buttons- Used to adjust the signal field range.
oP Button –Used to program a Computer Collar® unit to Channel A or B when setting Different
Rules for Different Pets™ technology.
Shields®Operation:
In Shields®mode your pet’s Computer Collar®unit will activate as it approaches the Invisible Gate®transmitter.
This allows you to protect large areas such as couches, tables and area rugs. Shields®mode also allows you to
deny access to one pet while allowing access to another with patented Different Rules for Different Pets™
technology. Ensure the BOUNDARY PLUS/SHIELDS switch is in the Shields®position.
Adjust Signal Field Range
oDetermine the desired location and the signal field
range required.
Wireless: 16 inch minimum up to 40 inch
maximum signal field height.
oWith the unit ON, press the RANGE UP (+) or the
RANGE DOWN (-) buttons to increase or
decrease the signal field range. The first indicator
equals 16 inches of signal field. Each additional
number represents approximately 6 inches of
range.
Control Panel
Estimated Signal Field

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 VerifySignalFieldRange
o Holding the Computer Collar
®
unit, start outside the range and move slowly
towardsthe Invisible Gate
®
Plus transmitter. Donot touch the correction postsat
thistime.
o The Computer Collar
®
unit will beep as it approaches the outer range of the
signalfieldwidth set in Step 2. The beeping will be accompaniedby a correction.
o If the Computer Collar
®
unit fails to beep, see the troubleshooting chart on page
11.
o Adjust range and/or relocate the Invisible Gate
®
Plus transmitter until desired
areais protected.
 Changing the Channel Setting on the Invisible Gate
®
Plus transmitter
o Remove the control panel cover.
o Press and release the RANGE DOWN (-)
button until 0 appears on the LCD.
o Locate the switch for the Channel (A),
Channel (B) and (A+B)Channel.
o Selectthedesiredchannelsetting.
Note: The Invisible Gate
®
Plus transmitter
will not enter into programming mode if
the switch isset to A+B. See Programming
ComputerCollar
®
unit on Page 9
o Adjust and verify signal field range.
o Replace the control panel cover and hand
tighten the four screws.
Note : Ensure the O-ring is seated in the
channel before replacing the control panel
cover. Failure to do so may allow moisture
leakageand possible failureofthedevice.
Boundary Plus
®
Operation:
In Boundary Plus
®
mode your pet’s Computer Collar
®
unit will activate as your pet crosses over the
Invisible Gate
®
Plus transmitter. This patented technology allows you to position the transmitter in
a doorway to prevent entry into a room without impeding your pet’s movement near the
transmitter. Ensure the BOUNDARY PLUS/SHIELDS switch is in the Boundary Plus®position.
Adjust Signal Field Range
oDetermine the desired location and the signal field range required.
Wireless: 10 inch minimum up to 34 inch maximum signal field height.
Signal field should be set to activate your pet’s Computer Collar®unit 10 to 16 inches
above where sits on your pet neck.
oWith the unit ON, press the RANGE UP (+) or the RANGE DOWN (-) buttons to increase or
decrease the signal field range. The first indicator equals 10 inches of signal field. Each additional
number represents approximately 6 inches of range.
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 VerifySignalFieldRange
o Holding the ComputerCollar
®
unit 10 to 16 inches above the height as it sits on
your pet’s neck, start from the “In Bounds Side” of the transmitter and move slowly
towards the “Out of Bounds Side” of the Invisible Gate
®
Plus transmitter. The
OutofBoundsSideisindicatedbythechargejack.Do not touch the correction posts at
thistime.
o The Computer Collar
®
unit will beep as it crosses over the transmitter. The
beeping will be accompanied by a correction.
o IftheComputerCollar
®
unitfailstobeep,increase the signal field until activation
occurs.
Multi-Area Avoidance:
YourInvisible Gate
®
PlusTransmitterandtheComputerCollar
®
unitarepresettooperate on Channel
A (Code A). For homes with two or more pets, this setting is usually sufficient as long as all pets are
required to avoid the same protected areas like keeping all pets away from the dining room, off the
sofa, etc. In some multi-pet homes, it may be desired to allow one pet access to an area while
denying the same accesstoanotherpet.
 WhensettoChannelA (Code A),theInvisible Gate
®
Plus transmitter denies access to pets wearing a
Computer Collar® unit programmed to Channel A.
(Channel A is the default setting for the Computer
Collar
®
unit.)
 WhensettoChannelB(Code B),theInvisible Gate
®
Plus transmitter denies access to pets wearing a
ComputerCollar
®
unitprogrammedtoChannelB.
 When set to Channel A-B (Code A + B), the Invisible
Gate
®
Plus transmitter denies access to all pets
wearingaComputerCollar
®
unit set to Channel A or
B.
Note : Your local Invisible Fence® Brand dealer
can set Computer Collar
®
units to not activate to
any Shields
®
units.
Charge Jack
Out of Bounds
Side
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Programming the Computer Collar
®
unit:
This function is only use with devices set to Shields®mode.
 Prior to programming ensure all Computer Collar®units are
removed from pets and are at least 3 feet from the Invisible
Gate®Plus transmitter.
 Follow procedure on page 7, Changing the Channel
Setting on the Invisible Gate
®
Plus transmitter, to select
Channel A or Channel B for programing into the Computer
Collar® unit. Once complete turn the unit back over and set
it down on a flat surface.
Note: The Invisible Gate
®
Plus transmitter will not enter
into programming mode if this switch is set to A+B.
 Press and hold the PROGRAM button while lowering the
Computer Collar
®
unit from directly above the Invisible
Gate
®
Plustransmitter.
 Stop lowering when the Computer Collar
®
unit begins to
flicker yellow and release the PROGRAM button on the
transmitter when the ComputerCollar
®
unit begins to flash
green.
 The Computer Collar
®
unit is now programmed to the
desired channel.
 Verify operation by turning ON the Invisible Gate
®
Plus
transmitter and moving the Computer Collar
®
unit into
the signal field. You will hear the Computer Collar
®
beep
when it activates.
Note : Make sure any Computer Collar
®
units you do not wish to program are more than 3 feet from the
Invisible Gate
®
Plus transmitter or have the Power Cap
®
Battery removed. Do not perform this
procedure while the Computer Collar
®
Unit is on a pet.