SportDOG TEK 1.5 User manual

OPERATING GUIDE
PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE GUIDE BEFORE BEGINNING

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Hereinafter Radio Systems Corporation, Radio Systems PetSafe Europe Ltd., Radio Systems Australia Ltd. and any
other affiliate or Brand of Radio Systems Corporation may be referred to collectively as “We” or “Us”.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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 without the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in harm to your dog.
NOTICE is used to address safe use practices not related to personal injury.
• Not for use with aggressive dogs. Do not use this product if your dog is aggressive, or if your dog is prone to
aggressive behaviour. Aggressive dogs can cause severe injury and even death to their owner and others.
If you are unsure whether this product is appropriate for your dog, please consult your veterinarian or a
certified trainer.
• This device contains Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) batteries; never incinerate, puncture, deform, short-circuit, or charge
with an inappropriate Charger. Fire, explosion, property damage, or bodily harm may occur if this warning
is not followed.
• Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the
regulations in your area.
• Batteries should never be removed from the battery compartment for charging.
• Risk of explosion if batteries are charged in areas with high temperature (38° C / 100° F+).
• Keep batteries away from children.
• Using your TEK Series 1.5 System while operating a motor vehicle can be distracting. Always pay full attention
to operating your vehicle.
• Radio signals can cause interference to poorly designed or inadequately shielded vehicle electrical and
electronic systems. Radio Systems Corporation recommends that you do not operate the Handheld Device
in your vehicle, especially when the vehicle is in motion. Contact your vehicle’s manufacturer for more
information.
• Always be alert to your surroundings when navigating to a way point. Do not cross dangerous terrain or
obstacles as you move.

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TEKV1.5LT:
Please read and follow the instructions in this manual. Proper fit of the collar is important. A collar worn for too
long or made too tight on the dog’s neck may cause skin damage. This is called bed sores; it is also called decubitus
ulcers or pressure necrosis.
• Avoid leaving the collar on the dog for more than 12 hours per day.
• When possible, reposition the collar on the dog’s neck every 1 to 2 hours.
• Check the fit to prevent excessive pressure; follow the instructions in this manual.
• Never connect a lead to the electronic collar; it will cause excessive pressure on the contacts.
• When using a separate collar for a lead, don’t put pressure on the electronic collar.
• Wash the dog’s neck area and the contacts of the collar weekly with a damp cloth.
• Examine the contact area daily for signs of a rash or a sore.
• If a rash or sore is found, discontinue use of the collar until the skin has healed.
• If the condition persists beyond 48 hours, see your veterinarian.
For additional information on bed sores and pressure necrosis, please visit the Support section for Remote Trainers
at www.sportdog.com.
These steps will help keep your dog safe and comfortable. Millions of dogs are comfortable while they wear Contact
Points. Some dogs are sensitive to contact pressure. You may find after some time that your dog is very tolerant of
the collar. If so, you may relax some of these precautions. It is important to continue daily checks of the contact area.
If redness or sores are found, discontinue use until the skin has fully healed.
• You may need to trim the hair in the area of the Contact Points or switch to the longer Contact Points to ensure
consistent contact. Never shave the dog’s neck; this may lead to a rash or infection.
• You should not make the collar any tighter than is required for good contact. A collar that is too tight will
increase the risk of pressure necrosis in the contact area.
TEKV1.5L:
Please read and follow the instructions in this manual. Proper fit of the collar is important.
• Avoid leaving the collar on the dog for more than 12 hours per day.
• When possible, reposition the collar on the dog’s neck every 1 to 2 hours.
• When using a separate collar for a lead, don’t put pressure on the electronic collar.
• Wash the dog’s neck area and collar weekly with a damp cloth.
• Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can damage plastic components.
• Do not store the TEK Series 1.5 System where prolonged exposure to temperature extremes may occur, because
permanent damage may result.
• When storing the device for an extended time, store within the temperature range of 0° to 25°C
(from 32°F to 77°F).
• Do not leave the device exposed to a heat source or in a high-temperature location, such as in the sun in an
unattended vehicle. To prevent damage, remove the device from the vehicle or store it out of direct sunlight,
such as in the glove box.
• In a typical training situation a user will not exceed 100 seconds of transmission time per hour, equating to 294
unique commands.
• Always confirm legal hunting times with the appropriate local hunting and shooting associations.

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Thank you for choosing SportDOG®Brand products. Used properly, this product will help you track and/or train
your dog efficiently and safely. To ensure your satisfaction, please review this Operating Guide thoroughly. If
you have questions regarding this product’s operation, please see this manual’s Frequently Asked Questions and
Troubleshooting sections or contact our Customer Care Centre. For a listing of telephone numbers in your area, visit
our website at www.sportdog.com.
To get the most protection out of your warranty, please register your product within 30 days at www.sportdog.com.
By registering and keeping your receipt you will enjoy the product’s full warranty and, should you ever need to call
the Customer Care Centre, we will be able to help you faster. Most importantly, your valuable information will never
be given or sold to anyone. Complete warranty information is available online at www.sportdog.com.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
COMPONENTS 5
HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS 5
KEY DEFINITIONS 6
ICON DEFINITIONS 8
MAIN MENU 9
OPERATE THE TEK SERIES 1.5 HANDHELD DEVICE 10
PREPARE THE GPS COLLAR/ECOLLAR MODULE 11
TEST LIGHT TOOL INSTRUCTIONS 11
CONVERT A GPS COLLAR TO A GPS COLLAR WITH ECOLLAR MODULE 14
FIT THE GPS COLLAR OR GPS COLLAR WITH ECOLLAR MODULE 15
PREPARE THE TEK SERIES 1.5 HANDHELD DEVICE 16
TEK 1.5 SETTINGS 17
MY DOGS 26
MY COLLARS 30
TRAINING 32
TRACKING 35
COMPASS 37
SETTINGS 39
ACCESSORIES 43
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 43
TROUBLESHOOTING 45
TERMS OF USE AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 47
COMPLIANCE 47
BATTERY DISPOSAL 48
IMPORTANT RECYCLING ADVICE 48
WARRANTY 49

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COMPONENTS
TEK SERIES TEKV1.5L SYSTEM CONTAINS:
• GPS Collar on Green Collar Strap
• Handheld Device with Antenna
• Charge Cradle • Adaptor • USB Cable
• Quick Start Guide • Lanyard
TEK SERIES TEKV1.5LT SYSTEM CONTAINS:
• GPS Collar with E-Collar Module on Green Collar Strap
• Handheld Device with Antenna
• Charge Cradle • Adaptor • USB Cable
• Quick Start Guide • Long Contact Points
• Test Light Tool • Lanyard • Allen Key
HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS
The SportDOG®Brand TEK Series 1.5 Systems have been proven safe, comfortable, and effective for all dogs over
3.6 kg. Consistent, correct use of this product allows you to track your dog, reinforce commands, and correct
misbehaviour from up to 11 km line of sight.
The Handheld Device receives your location from its built-in GPS antenna and receives location updates from the
GPS antenna mounted on the collar to track the location of your dog. The Handheld Device sends a signal,
activating the E-Collar Module to deliver a harmless stimulation.* With proper training, a dog will learn to
associate the signal with a command. Like all SportDOG®products, this model features adjustable static
stimulation levels so you can tailor the stimulation level to your dog’s temperament, eliminating the risk
of over-stimulation.
* TEK-V1.5LT and TEK-2AD have E-Collar functionality. To add E-Collar functionality to your TEK-V1.5L, you must
purchase the TEK Series E-Collar Module.
IMPORTANT: THE TEK SERIES 1.5 SYSTEM HAS A RANGE OF UP TO 11 KM LINE OF
SIGHT. DEPENDING ON THE WAY YOU HOLD THE HANDHELD DEVICE, THE MAXIMUM
RANGE MAY VARY. FOR CONSISTENT RESULTS AT LONGER RANGES, HOLD THE
HANDHELD DEVICE IN A VERTICAL POSITION AWAY FROM YOUR BODY AND ABOVE
YOUR HEAD. TERRAIN, WEATHER, VEGETATION, TRANSMISSIONS FROM OTHER
RADIO DEVICES, AND OTHER FACTORS WILL AFFECT THE MAXIMUM RANGE.
Do not use this product if your dog is aggressive, or if your dog is prone to aggressive behaviour. Aggressive
dogs can cause severe injury and even death to their owner and others. If you are unsure whether this product
is appropriate for your dog, please consult your veterinarian or a certified trainer.

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KEY DEFINITIONS
HANDHELD DEVICE: Receives and displays location updates from the GPS Collar. It sends the radio signal to the
E-Collar Module. It is waterproof and can be submerged in water to a depth of 1.5 m.
ON/OFF BUTTON: Pressing and releasing this button turns the Handheld Device ON and OFF, and also controls
the display’s brightness level.
BACK BUTTON: While navigating menus, this button moves back to the previous menu screen.
MENU SELECTION PAD: Contains four Arrow Keys (up, down, left, and right) and can be used to control
navigation through all menus and lists on the screen.
TRACKING/TRAINING TOGGLE BUTTONS: This button toggles between the TRACKING screen and the TRAINING
screen at any time and acts as an enter key when entering information in text entry fields on the TEK-V1.5LT
or when the optional E-Collar module is installed on the TEK-V1.5L. Otherwise, this button takes you to the
TRACKING screen at any time and acts as an ENTER key when entering information in text entry fields on the
TEK-V1.5L.
USER-DEFINED STIM BUTTONS: These buttons (Button 1 on top, Button 2 in the middle, and Button 3 on the
bottom) send the stimulation signals you have selected to use when training your dog. These buttons only
function on the TEK-V1.5LT or when the optional E-Collar module is installed on the TEK-V1.5L.
CHARGING JACK: Port for connecting the Handheld Device to the Wall Charger.
HANDHELD DEVICE
HANDHELD DEVICE ANTENNA
GPS ANTENNA
ON/OFF BUTTON
TRACKING/TRAINING
TOGGLE BUTTON
BACK BUTTON
DISPLAY
MENU SELECTION PAD
CHARGING JACK
STIM BUTTON 1
STIM BUTTON 2
STIM BUTTON 3

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GPS COLLAR: Receives location from GPS and transmits location updates to the Handheld Device. It is
waterproof and can be submerged in water to a depth of 7.6 m.
ON/OFF BUTTON: Pressing this button and releasing when the GPS Receiver Indicator Light comes on will turn
the unit on. Pressing and holding this button until the GPS Receiver Indicator Light comes on solid red and the
GPS Collar beeps for 2 seconds will turn the unit off.
RECEIVER INDICATOR LIGHT: Indicates when the GPS Collar has been turned on or off, whether a GPS Lock has
been attained, is in Pairing Mode, and also serves as a low-battery indicator.
CHARGE CONTACTS: Location for connecting the GPS Collar to the charge cradle.
E-COLLAR MODULE*: Receives the radio signal from the Handheld Device and delivers static, vibration, or tone
stimulation for correcting or cueing your dog. It is waterproof and can be submerged in water to a depth of 7.6 m.
* Included with TEK-V1.5LT only. For the TEK-V1.5L, purchase the TEK Series E-Collar Module accessory to add
E-Collar functionality to a GPS Collar.
CONTACT POINTS: The contacts through which the E-Collar Module delivers static stimulation to your dog.
GPS COLLAR
CONTACT POINTS
CHARGE CONTACTS
CHARGE CONTACTS
ON/OFF BUTTON
ON/OFF BUTTON
RECEIVER INDICATOR
LIGHT
RECEIVER INDICATOR
LIGHT
GPS COLLAR WITH ECOLLAR MODULE

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ICON DEFINITIONS
The following icons are used throughout the TEK Series 1.5 software interface.
ICON FUNCTION
GENERAL ICONS
09:40 TIME INDICATOR: Displays the current local time. Default is 24H format.
BRIGHTNESS INDICATOR: Displays the current brightness level.
BATTERY GAUGE: Displays the battery charge status of the Handheld Device.
BATTERY GAUGE: Displays the battery charge status of the GPS Collar.
UP / DOWN INDICATORS: Indicates menu choices available. Use the Arrow Keys to view
additional menu items.
MORE / SELECT INDICATOR: Indicates more information is available. Use the Arrow
Keys to view additional information.
BACK INDICATOR: Indicates lower menu level. Press the BACK button to return to the
previous screen.
TEXT ENTER/ACCEPT: Select to lock in a new text entry.
TRACKING ICONS
GPS LOCK INDICATOR: Indicates the Handheld Device has a good satellite fix.
COMPASS NEEDLE: Displays compass heading to magnetic north.
DOG DIRECTION INDICATOR: Displays the direction your dog is traveling.
DOG DIRECTION INDICATOR COMMUNICATION LOST: Displays if communication to the
collar is lost.
DOG STATUS INDICATOR: Indicates the location of your dog when the dog is either on
point or treed.
100 m
SCALE INDICATOR: Shows the current scale. Scale is adjustable from 100 m to 120 km.
MY DOG: Indicates the current dog. Colour is based on the assigned collar to
this dog.
* Before the Handheld Device can show your current location and the location of a tracked dog(s), it must acquire
GPS lock. To acquire GPS lock, go outdoors to an open area with a clear view of the sky. The searching for GPS
lock icon will display until GPS lock is acquired.

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TRAINING ICONS Available only with the TEK-V1.5LT system. For the TEK-V1.5L system, purchase the TEK
Series E-Collar Module accessory to add E-Collar functionality to a GPS Collar.
CONTINUOUS STIMULATION: You control both when and how long stimulation is
delivered, up to a maximum of 10 seconds. After 10 seconds, the Handheld Device will
“time-out” and stimulation cannot be delivered to your dog for 5 seconds. After the 5
second “time-out” period, stimulation can be delivered again.
VIBRATION: The E-Collar Module will vibrate when a User-Defined Stim button is
pressed. After 10 seconds, the Handheld Device will “time-out” and vibration cannot be
delivered to your dog for 5 seconds. After the 5 second “time-out” period, vibration can
be delivered again.
TONE: The E-Collar Module will emit a beeping noise when a User-Defined Stim button
is pressed. After 10 seconds, the Handheld Device will “time-out” and tone cannot be
delivered to your dog for 5 seconds. After the 5 second “time-out” period, tone can be
delivered again.
MOMENTARY (NICK) STIMULATION: Stimulation is delivered for 1/10 of a second,
regardless of how long the button is pressed.
RISING STIMULATION: While holding this button the stimulation will rise from your
current level to the maximum level. After 10 seconds, the Handheld Device will “time-
out” and stimulation cannot be delivered to your dog for 5 seconds. After the 5 second
“time-out” period, stimulation can be delivered again.
USER PROGRAMMABLE STIMULATION 1: The E-Collar Module applies a user-
configurable stimulation.
USER PROGRAMMABLE STIMULATION 2: The E-Collar Module applies a user-
configurable stimulation.
MY DOG: Indicates the current dog. Colour is based on the assigned collar to this dog.
MAIN MENU
When you power ON the Handheld Device or press the BACK button, the main menu displays. The main menu
provides the following options:
DOG TRACKING: View the location of your dogs and
way points in relation to you.
DOG TRAINING: Send stimulations to command dogs
while training or hunting.
DOG LIST: Suspend or resume tracking of a particular
dog and set the order of the dogs.
STATUS: View a list of all dogs and their current status.
COMPASS: View the electronic compass for navigation.
SETTINGS: Change configuration for dogs, collars,
units, time, display, and other settings.
WAY POINTS: Add, change, or remove way points from the system.
SET START POINT: Set a way point to your starting location.
ABOUT: View name, ID number, and software/hardware version of your Handheld Device.

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OPERATE THE TEK SERIES 1.5 HANDHELD DEVICE
The following terms are used throughout this Operating Guide:
SELECT: Use the Up, Down, Left, or Right Arrow Keys to scroll through and highlight menu items or areas of the
screen. A selected item is highlighted in orange.
FIELD: The location on a screen where data can be entered.
TRACKING/TRAINING TOGGLE BUTTON: Press the Tracking/Training Toggle Button to select a highlighted
item.
KEYBOARD: Use the Up, Down, Left, or Right Arrow Keys to navigate keyboards. Press the Tracking/Training
Toggle Button in a text entry field to select a highlighted character.
NAVIGATION TIP
The Tracking/Training Toggle Button and the Right Arrow Key share many of the same functions. Both can be
used to select a highlighted option in a list.
ARROW KEYS
Press the Up, Down, Left, or Right Arrow Keys to scroll through lists.
ARROW KEYS USES
• The Arrow Keys navigate the Home Screens.
• The Up or Down Arrow Key navigate menu lists.
• The Left or Right Arrow Keys and the Tracking/Training Toggle Button interact with menu items.
• The Left or Right Arrow Keys changes the map scale on the Dog Tracking Screen.
• The Up, Down, Left, or Right Arrow Keys pan the cursor on the Map Screen.
• The Up or Down Arrow Keys change static stimulation levels on the Dog Training Screen.
• The Left or Right Arrow Keys move through the active DOG LIST on the Dog Training Screen and tracked item
list on the Compass Screen.