Tri-Tronics Beeper User manual

The Tri-Tronics Beeper
The Tri-Tronics Beeper lets you know
where your bird dog is hunting and
when he goes on point. The Beeper
has a wide choice of settings to suit
different hunting styles and individual
preferences. You can also keep track
of several dogs at one time by the
settings you select.
If you purchased an Upland G2 or
Sport®65 BPR G2, your Beeper can be
turned on and off from a distance with
your transmitter. Therefore, you can
leave the beeper off most of the time,
and only turn it on when hunting
conditions require it.
If you own any Tri-Tronics G2 Field or
Pro Series model, you can also use
your transmitter to turn the Beeper on
or off from a distance. If you own any
other make or model of remote trainer
or you plan to use the Beeper by itself
with no remote trainer, you cannot
turn your Beeper on or off from a
distance, but your Beeper will have
all other functions, such as choice
of mode, run and point tones, and
volume control, described in this
owner’s guide.
This Owner’s Guide covers the Upland
G2 Beeper, Sport®65 BPR G2 Beeper,
the Beeper used with other Tri-Tronics
G2 Field or Pro Series models, and the
Accessory Beeper. Content that applies
only to certain models is so noted.
Quick Guide
1. Beeper battery.
Your Upland G2 and Sport®65 BPR
G2 come with one 9-volt battery
installed. Your Accessory Beeper does
not come with a battery. Install the
correct sized 9-volt battery in your
Accessory Beeper. See “Installing or
Changing the Beeper Battery.”
2.Beeper modes.
To change the preset modes, move
the DIP switches inside the battery
compartment as shown in “Changing
Beeper Settings.” You have a choice of
volume, range/point or point-only, four
run tones, and two point tones.

3.Collar strap.
The Beeper is designed to be installed
on the Upland G2 or Sport®65 BPR G2
collar strap or on any other Remote
Trainer having a 1-inch collar strap that
fits the Beeper. If you have purchased the
Accessory Beeper, a collar strap has been
included for it. The Beeper will ride best
on the dog's neck if you use a remote
training collar or dummy collar to
counterweight the Beeper. Please see
the illustration showing how to install
the Beeper on a collar strap.
4.Beeper power switch.
The Beeper power must be on for the
Beeper to operate. Press the round power
switch located on the rear surface of the
Beeper. You will hear two tones and the
Beeper light will begin flashing. The
Beeper will begin beeping as soon as its
power is turned on. If you want it to be
silent until you begin hunting, turn it off
with your Upland G2, Sport®65 BPR
G2, or with any other Tri-Tronics G2
Field or Pro Series transmitter. To save
Beeper battery life, turn the power switch
off after use.
5.Beeper fit.
Buckle the Beeper snugly on the dog.
The Beeper should be on top of the dog's
neck and the remote training collar or
dummy collar underneath the dog's neck.
Place the Beeper with its power switch
facing towards the dog’s tail.
6.Training collar turned on.
(Upland G2 and Sport®65 BPR G2.)
If you are using the Upland G2 or Sport®
65 BPR G2 model, activate the collar as
described in your Remote Trainer
Owner's Guide. Deactivate after use to
save battery life. Note that the collar
must be activated and the transmitter
intensity dial set on a number (not on
“N”) for you to be able to turn your
Beeper on and off remotely (see No. 7).
7. Remote turn on/off.
(Upland G2, Sport®65 BPR G2, and
all Tri-Tronics G2 Field and Pro Series
models)
Pressing the beeper control button turns
the Beeper on or off from a distance.
Several tones confirm “on” and different
tones confirm “off.” The location of the
beeper control button varies with model.

See the section “Beeper Control Button”
for the location of this button for your
model.
Note that:
•The collar must be activated.
•The Beeper power must be switched on.
•The transmitter intensity dial must
not be on “N” or “T”
•If you are using a G2 Field or Pro
Series model other than the Upland
G2, your intensity dial must be set
on “A.”
The Beeper and the remote training
collar must be directly across from each
other as shown in the illustration for the
remote on/off feature to work. Slide the
Beeper along the collar strap to achieve
this position.
8.Locate feature.
(Upland G2 and Sport®65 BPR G2)
To locate your dog when the Beeper is
silent, press and hold the Beeper button.
You will hear several tones, letting you
know where your dog is.
Beeper Settings
Volume Control:
Two settings – Low or High
Modes:
Range/Point or Point-only.
In the range/point mode, the Beeper
sounds once every 5 seconds while the
dog is running, and sounds once every
1 second when the dog goes on point.
In point-only mode, the Beeper is silent
until the dog goes on point, then sounds
once every 1 second.
Correct
This: Not This:

Run Tones:
Single Beep, Double Beep,
Triple Beep, or Tracking Tone.
You may select one of four tones as your
“run tone.” When the Beeper is set on
range/point mode, you will hear the run
tone every five seconds while the dog is
hunting. Your hearing and your personal
preference will determine which tone you
prefer as your run tone. You can distin-
guish among several dogs hunting at the
same time by setting each dog's Beeper
on a different run tone. The tracking tone
reflects some of the actual hunting
motion of your bird dog, much like the
jingle of the traditional bell. It enables
you to keep track of how your dog is
hunting better than the beeping of the
other run tones. Note that using the
tracking tone will shorten battery life and
you will need to change the 9-volt battery
in the Beeper more frequently.
Point Tones:
Single Beep or Hawk Scream.
You may select one of the these two
tones as your “point tone.” You will hear
the point tone once every 1
second while the dog is on point.
Your hearing and your hunting
preference will determine which tone you
prefer for your “point tone.”
Changing Beeper Settings
1. Open the battery compartment.
You do not need to remove the Beeper
from the strap to open the battery
compartment. Hold the Beeper upside
down and unscrew the four Phillips head
screws on the bottom of the Beeper. Slide
the battery compartment cover along the
collar strap to expose the battery com-
partment and the Beeper DIP switches.
Volume Modes Run Tones Point Tones
1 2 3 4 5
Dark indicates switch position

2.Set the DIP switches.
Hold the Beeper so that the switches
are on the top edge of the compartment,
as shown in the diagram. You do not
need to turn the Beeper off to change
the settings or to make the new settings
take effect. The switch is indicated by
the dark in the diagram section
To select your settings, set the switches
in the positions shown in the diagram
below. All switches except the volume
switch make a confirming “chirp” when
their positions are changed. When you
are finished setting the switches, screw
the battery cover back into place.
9-volt battery
DIP Switches
When setting switches,
hold the Beeper as shown
1 2 3 4 5
Low High
Range/Point Point-Only
Single Beep Double Beep Triple Beep Track Tone
Single Tone Hawk Scream
Volume Switch:
Modes:
Run Tones:
Point Tones:

Installing or Changing
the Beeper Battery
Open the battery compartment,
as described in “Changing Beeper
Settings.” Install a Panasonic, Duracell
or Eveready 9-volt alkaline battery.
The battery can only be installed in
the correct direction. Note that some
other battery brands will be too long
and will not fit correctly. Never force
a battery into this compartment.
Installing and Adjusting the
Beeper on a Collar Strap
The photos below show how to install
the Beeper on a collar strap. Adjust the
position of your Beeper on the strap
for the size of your dog. It should
ride directly across from the remote
training collar when placed on your
dog, with the Beeper on the top of the
dog's neck and the collar underneath
his neck. If you are using the Beeper by
itself without a remote training collar,
a dummy collar counterweight
is recommended to ensure best
positioning of the Beeper.

Beeper Power Switch
The Beeper must be turned on to
operate. The power switch is on the rear
face of the Beeper (opposite from the
Beeper light). Press this switch to turn
the Beeper on. You will hear two
confirming tones, and the Beeper light
will begin flashing. The Beeper will begin
beeping immediately, and the modes will
be those that you have already set. To
save battery life, turn Beeper power off
after use.
Beeper Control Button
•Upland G2: The rubber-covered
button in the center of the back side
of the transmitter.
•Sport®65 BPR G2: The small orange
button.
•Any G2 Field or Pro Series model
other than the Upland G2: Any
button, including the “tone” button,
provided the intensity dial is set
on “A.”
Controlling the Beeper
with the Transmitter
(Upland G2, Sport®65 BPR G2 and all
other G2 Field or Pro Series models.)
Pressing the Beeper button activates or
deactivates the Beeper from a distance.
The distance is the full range of your
remote trainer (one-half or one-mile
depending on model). Three tones con-
firm that the Beeper is activated, and
three different tones confirm that it is
deactivated.
Note that to turn the Beeper on or off
remotely:
•The training collar must be activated
(see your Remote Trainer Owner's
Guide).
•The transmitter intensity dial must
not be set on “N” or “T.”
•If you are using a G2 Field or Pro
Series G2 model other than the
Upland G2, your intensity dial must
be set on “A.”
•The Beeper power must be on.

Introducing an Inexperienced
Dog to the Beeper
The Beeper is loud. It can startle or alarm
an inexperienced dog when first used.
If your dog isn't used to beeper collars,
begin hunting him with the Beeper set
on low volume instead of high volume.
You can also muffle the sound by placing
duct tape over the horn, or a cotton ball
in the horn. Another technique for
getting a dog used to beeper collars is
to hang a beeper about 20 yards away
from the dog's kennel, and let him listen
to it beeping for several hours before you
put it on him and hunt.
Care and Maintenance
Remove the Beeper from the collar strap
for thorough cleaning. You can wipe the
Beeper with a damp cloth and mild
detergent if desired. Do not use any
solvents as they can cause damage.
Do not submerge the Beeper when
cleaning it.
Dirt and debris can cause the Beeper
sound to change. To clean debris from
the Beeper horn, use only a moistened
cotton swab. Do not use any sharp or
pointed objects or damage to the horn
may result.
Service and Warranty
If you purchased an Accessory Beeper,
your Beeper is covered by a 1-year
warranty from Tri-Tronics.
If you purchased an Upland G2 or Sport®
65 BPR G2, your Beeper is covered by a
2-year warranty from Tri-Tronics.
The warranty does not cover physical
damage or abuse, and is void if the
Beeper has been altered or unauthorized
work has been attempted. If you send
your Beeper in for repair we may replace
it with a reconditioned unit.
If you suspect that your Beeper is
malfunctioning, please check the
Troubleshooting Guide below. If this
does not resolve the problem, please call
our Customer Service Department at
[e-mail] or 1-800-456-4343.
Always call our Customer Service
Department before sending your unit in
for repair.

Troubleshooting Guide
Problem #1.
The Beeper does not make any sound
when the power switch is turned on.
The battery in the Beeper has run down.
Replace as needed. Note that leaving the
Beeper turned off when not in use will
extend its battery life. Also note that
using the tracking tone will shorten
battery life.
Loose battery connection. Gently pull the
metal tabs in the battery compartment
to hold the battery more firmly.
Problem #2.
Pressing the beeper control button
on the transmitter does not turn the
Beeper on or off.
The Beeper power switch is off. Turn
the Beeper power switch on.
The remote training collar has not been
turned on. Turn the collar on as
described in the Remote Trainer
Owner's Guide.
The transmitter intensity dial is set on
“N” or “T”. Select a setting other than
“N” or “T”.
The Beeper is not directly across from the
training collar. Slide the Beeper along the
collar strap to achieve the orientation
shown in the illustration in the “Quick
Guide.”
The 9-volt battery in the Beeper is dead.
Replace as needed.
The batteries in the training collar,
receiver or transmitter need charging.
Recharge as recommended in the Remote
Trainer Owner's Guide.
Loose battery connection. Gently pull the
metal tabs in the battery compartment to
hold the battery more firmly.
You are using the wrong transmitter.
Make sure you haven't switched
transmitters with another unit.
You are using a Tri-Tronics G2 model
other than the Upland G2 or Sport®65
BPR G2 and your intensity dial is not
set on “A.” Set the intensity dial on “A”
when beeper operation is desired.

Problem #3.
The Beeper sound quality has become
muffled or distorted.
Dirt or debris has become trapped in the
horn. Remove trapped debris as described
in the “Care and Maintenance” section.
Problem #4.
The Beeper light is on but the Beeper
isn’t working.
The Beeper battery is getting low.
Replace the battery.
Problem #5. The Beeper is changing
modes on its own or is turning itself
on and off without receiving a signal
from the transmitter.
The Beeper battery is getting low.
Replace the battery.
Loose battery connection. Gently pull the
metal tabs in the battery compartment to
hold the battery more firmly.
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The products in this Owner’s Guide
are covered by the following patents:
6750758B2, D445707, and patents pending.