Tri-Tronics Sport 50S User manual

Tri-Tronics Owner’s Guide
Sport®Series Remote Trainers
Models covered:
Sport®50SSport®60SSport®65 BPRS
Multi•Sport®2SMulti•Sport®3S
TRI-TRONICS OWNER’S GUIDE

CONGRATULATIONS!
You have purchased one of the finest dog training products available.
All Tri-Tronics Remote Trainers are proudly made in the USA.
Tri-Tronics Remote Trainers have been specially designed to meet
the needs of all dog trainers, from top winning professionals
to people training their very first dog. We manufacture
a variety of models – you can be sure that one of them
will be the right choice for your training needs.
Tri-Tronics takes great pride in the design, manufacture, service and
safety of all our products. We always want to hear from you, our
customer. If you have Internet access, you can visit our web site
24 hours a day at tritronics.com for the latest information available
regarding your product and our support services,
for training information, or to purchase accessories for your
Tri-Tronics Remote Trainer. We can also be reached at
[email protected] or by calling toll free at
1-800-456-4343.
Thank you for choosing Tri-Tronics, and happy training.
Product Specifications
Product specifications may change without notice or obligation since
Tri-Tronics is committed to a policy of continuous improvement.
Certain Tri-Tronics products are covered by one or more of these
U.S. patent numbers: 4794402, 4802482, 5054428, 5099797,
5193484, 5471954, D298872, 4947795, 4202293, 4335682, D410206,
6178439, D445706, D446144, 6549133 and patents pending.
Owner’s Registration Reply Card
Please take a moment to complete and return the Owner's
Registration Reply Card. When you do, you'll be "on file" at
Tri-Tronics. This will help ensure timely, no-questions-asked
warranty work should you need it. You may also register on
our web site at tritronics.com.
First Edition, April, 2003
Published by Tri-Tronics, Inc., Tucson, Arizona
Copyright © 2003 Tri-Tronics, Inc.
All rights reserved. Printed in the USA.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Sport®50S, Sport®60S, Sport®65 BPRS,
Multi•Sport®2S, Multi•Sport®3Sare registered
trademarks of Tri-Tronics Incorporated.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
QUICK GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
FEATURE GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
INSTALLING THE COLLAR STRAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
INSTALLING THE TRANSMITTER ANTENNA . . . . . . . . . . 8
TURNING THE REMOTE TRAINER ON AND OFF. . . . . . . . 9
FITTING THE COLLAR ON THE DOG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
SETTING THE INTENSITY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
USING THE STIMULATION BUTTONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
THE “N” SETTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
USING THE TONE (Sport®60Sonly) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
USING THE BEEPER (Sport®65 BPRSonly) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
RANGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
RADIO SIGNAL ISSUES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
FCC COMPLIANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
BATTERY CARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Transmitter Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Collar Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Storing a Remote Trainer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
CARE AND CLEANING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
SERVICE AND WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
PRODUCT SAFETY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

QUICK GUIDE
Before You Start…
1. Install the collar strap(s) (page 7).
2. Install the transmitter antenna (page 8).
3. Charge collar battery for 14 hours (page 16).
The transmitter is shipped with one replaceable
9-volt battery already installed.
Using the Remote Trainer
1. Turn the collar on: Press the gray button on the collar
next to the contact points. The collar light will start
blinking and you will hear two tones, confirming that
the collar is on. (A rapid blink means that collar
batteries are low.) To turn the collar off, repeat the turn-
on process. One tone confirms that the collar is off.
See page 9.
2. Fit the collar on the dog: Fasten the collar strap
midway between dog's ears and shoulders, and buckle
snugly. The collar light should face towards the dog’s
nose. Do not leave a collar on a dog continuously.
See page 10.
3. Select an intensity level for training: Level 1/2 is the
lowest; level 5 is the highest. Release the transmitter
button when changing levels during training. Intensity
selection tips are in your training manual and video.
See page 11.
4. Transmitter buttons (pages 2-3):
Sport®50S:Black button – momentary stimulation.
Red button – continuous stimulation.
Sport®60S:Same as Sport®50Swith addition of green
button for no-stimulation signal tone.
Sport®65 BPRS:Same as Sport®50Swith addition of
orange button to turn the Beeper on and off.
Multi•Sport®2S:Green button – continuous stimulation
from collar with green strap. Orange button – continuous
stimulation from collar with orange strap.
Multi•Sport®3S:Same as Multi•Sport®2Swith addition
of yellow button for continuous stimulation from
collar with yellow strap.
Note:When theintensityselector is seton“N,” alltransmitter
buttons are disabledandstimulation cannotoccur.
Quick Guide Page 1

Page 2 Sport®Series
SPORT®50SSPORT®60S
MULTI•SPORT®2SMULTI•SPORT®3S
Intensity Dial
(N, 1/2, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
Antenna
Black Button
momentary
stimulation
Green Button
no-stimulation signal tone
Red Button
continuous
stimulation
Transmitter Light
Intensity Dial
(N, 1/2, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
Antenna
Transmitter Light
Green Button
applies continuous
stimulation to dog
wearing green collar
Yellow Button
applies continuous
stimulation to dog
wearing yellow collar
Orange Button
applies continuous
stimulation to dog
wearing orange collar
Lanyard Loop
Lanyard Loop
FEATURE GUIDE

Feature Guide Page 3
SPORT®65 BPRS
Intensity Dial
(N, 1/2, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
Antenna
Black Button
momentary
stimulation
Orange Button
beeper
Red Button
continuous
stimulation
Transmitter Light
Lanyard Loop
Contact Points
Collar
Charging Jack
Collar Light
On/Off Switch

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Feature Dogs trained Stimulation
and range choices
Model
Sport®50STraining and control 6 levels of momentary
of one dog – up to
1/2mile range 6 levels of continuous
Sport®60STraining and control 6 levels of momentary
of one dog – up to
1/2mile range 6 levels of continuous
no-stimulation
signal tone
Sport®65 BPRSTraining and control 6 levels of momentary
of one dog – up to
1/2mile range 6 levels of continuous
Additional feature:
multi-function Beeper*
Multi•Sport®2SBasic training and 6 levels of continuous
control of two dogs –
up to 1/2mile range
Multi•Sport®3SBasic training and 6 levels of continuous
control of three dogs –
up to 1/2mile range
*Beeper operation is covered in the Tri-Tronics Beeper Owner’s Guide
FEATURE GUIDE
Additional feature:

Feature Guide Page 5
Transmitter buttons Intensity Collars operated
levels and strap
colors
Black button – momentary 1/2- 5 One collar –
stimulation black strap
Red button – continuous
stimulation
Black button – momentary 1/2- 5 One collar –
stimulation black strap
Red button – continuous
stimulation
Green button – no-stimulation
signal tone
Black button – momentary 1/2- 5 One collar –
stimulation orange strap
Red button – continuous
stimulation
Orange button – Beeper on/off
Green button – green collar 1/2- 5 Two collars –
continuous stim. green strap
Orange button – orange collar orange strap
continuous stim.
Green button – green collar 1/2- 5 Three collars –
continuous stim. green strap
Orange button – orange collar orange strap
continuous stim. yellow strap
Yellow button – yellow collar
continuous stim.

Collar Light
Action Collar Function
Double flash Collar is turned on
Glows steadily Collar is receiving signal from
transmitter
Single long flash Collar has just been turned off
(3.5 seconds)
Rapid flash * Low batteries. Recharge the
collar soon
Glows steadily Collar is charging
while on charger
*If the batteries are low at the time the collar is turned
on, the low battery signal can be delayed by up to 20
seconds. Also note that in cold weather the low battery
light may come on prematurely.
Transmitter Light
Action Transmitter Function
Illuminates when a Transmitting
button is pressed
Flashes rapidly when Low battery.
a button is pressed. Unit will not operate.
Replace the 9-volt battery.
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INSTALLING THE COLLAR STRAP
Your Remote Trainer is shipped
with the receiver separate from
the collar strap. Install the strap
as shown. On multi-dog units
(the Multi•Sport®2Sand
Multi•Sport®3S), be sure to
install the correct color strap
on each receiver. Use the strap
that matches the colored dot
on the receiver.
You can easily adjust the strap for different sized necks by
sliding the receiver along the strap. If the strap is too long for
your dog, you can cut off excess length. Leave enough length
to go through any D-ring or keeper that is present (see
"Fitting the Collar on the Dog" page 10). Note that you will
need extra strap length to go around the Beeper, so do not cut
the collar strap of the Sport®65 BPRSuntil after you have
installed both the Beeper and the receiver on the strap.
You may also use any collar strap that fits the receiver.
Installing the Collar Strap Page 7
Slide the correct color strap through one side of the receiver, then
through the other side. Snug the strap firmly against the surface of
the receiver. Position the buckle where it is convenient for the size
of your dog's neck.

INSTALLING THE TRANSMITTER ANTENNA
Screw the transmitter antenna into the top of the transmitter.
Hold the antenna near the base and tighten firmly by hand.
Check the antenna regularly for tightness.
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Hold the antenna near its base and tighten by hand.

TURNING THE REMOTE TRAINER ON AND OFF
The Remote Trainer consists of a hand-held transmitter and
a radio receiver on the dog’s collar. The collar must be turned
on before it can receive signals from the transmitter. To save
battery life, turn the collar off between training sessions.
To turn the Remote Trainer collar on, press the gray button
on the collar. The collar light will start blinking and you will
hear two tones, confirming that the collar is on.
To turn the collar off, press the gray button. You will hear
one tone confirming that the collar is off.
You can also turn a collar off by placing it on its charger.
Turning the Remote Trainer On and Off Page 9
When the collar
light blinks red,
the collar is on
On/Off Switch

FITTING THE COLLAR ON THE DOG
Place the collar strap in the middle of the dog’s neck. The
receiver should be on the underside of his neck. Place the
receiver so the light is facing forward (toward the dog’s nose).
Tighten the buckle by holding it with two fingers as you pull
the strap snug. Do not put any fingers under the strap as
you tighten it. Always slip the free end of the collar strap
through any D-ring or keeper that is present, and both sides
of a double-sided buckle.
You can easily adjust the
strap for different sized necks
by sliding the receiver along
the strap. If the collar strap is
too long for your dog, you
can cut off excess strap
length. Leave enough length
to go through the D-ring or
keeper with about three inches
to spare. Note: Do not cut the
collar strap of the Sport®65 BPRSuntil after you have also
installed the Beeper on the strap.
Please note that Remote Trainers are not designed to be
worn continuously by a dog. To prevent irritation caused
by rubbing, remove the collar for at least eight hours out
of every 24-hour period. See the important message about
avoiding skin irritation on page 20.
Page 10 Sport®Series
To tighten the collar on the
dog, hold the buckle as shown
and draw the strap snug.
Remote Trainers need to be
snug for consistent stimulation.

SETTING THE INTENSITY
Your Remote Trainer can give corrections at different intensity
levels, so you can match the level of correction to both the
training situation and your dog’s temperament. To adjust
intensity level before or during training, use the intensity dial
on the top of the transmitter.
The transmitter intensity dial gives you a choice of 6 intensities.
Intensity Dial Levels
Level N: Transmitter is off – no stimulation or tone when
a button is pressed
Level 1/2: Especiallylowintensityforextremelysensitivedogs
Level 1: Very low intensity
Level 2: Low intensity
Level 3: Medium intensity
Level 4: Medium-high intensity
Level 5: High intensity
When increasing or decreasing intensity using the intensity
dial, be sure you have released the stimulation buttons, or
your new intensity selection will not take effect. Also note
that moving the intensity dial while a stimulation button is
held down will stop the stimulation. This is a safety feature.
If you are not experienced at using Remote Trainers, there are
intensity selection tips in the training booklet and video that
came with your Remote Trainer.
Setting the Intensity Page 11

USING THE STIMULATION BUTTONS
The Sport®50S, Sport®60S, and Sport®65 BPRSoffer two types
of stimulation, “continuous” and “momentary.” The black
button applies momentary stimulation. The red button
applies continuous stimulation.
On the Sport®60S, the small green button activates the
no-stimulation signal tone.
Multi•Sport®2Sand Multi•Sport®3Smodels offer continuous
stimulation only. Pressing the colored transmitter button –
green, orange, or yellow – will cause the collar with the
matching colored strap to apply continuous stimulation.
(Be sure you have installed the correct color strap on each
receiver, as described on page 7.)
Note that for a button to apply stimulation or activate the
tone, the intensity dial must be on a number (not on the “N”
setting). If the intensity dial is on “N,” all transmitter buttons
are disabled.
Please see the section, “Feature Guide” (pages 2 through 5),
for the features of your model.
Continuous Stimulation
The trainer controls timing of continuous stimulation.
Continuous stimulation stays on while the transmitter button
is pressed, up to a “time out” of about nine seconds. (If the
collar times out, release the button briefly to restore collar
function. Time-out is a very rare occurrence, and most
corrections will be far shorter than the time-out period.)
Momentary Stimulation
The timing of momentary stimulation is pre-set. Momentary
stimulation stays on only very briefly, no matter how long the
button is pressed. To produce a second momentary correction,
press the button again. To produce a series of momentary
corrections, press the button for each correction.
Multi-Dog Models
The Multi•Sport®2Sallows you to control two dogs at a time.
The Multi•Sport®3Sallows you to control three dogs at a
time. Each color-coded transmitter button – green, orange, or
yellow – corrects the dog who is wearing that color strap.
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The intensity level when you correct each dog will be the
one indicated by the intensity dial. Therefore, when training
more than one dog using a Multi•Sport®2Sor Multi•Sport®3S
transmitter, you should check the intensity dial before
correcting a different dog. By doing this, you can be sure that
the intensity is what you want for that dog's correction.
THE “N” SETTING
When the intensity knob is set on “N” (“neutral”), all transmitter
buttons are disabled and cannot activate the stimulation, tone,
or Beeper on/off functions. This feature can be used to prevent
unwanted stimulation during times that your transmitter
might be accidentally bumped against objects. Remember to
move the dial to a number if you need to activate any ofthe
collar functions.
USING THE TONE (Sport®60Sonly)
The Sport®60Scollar makes an audible tone when you
press the small green button. *
The meaning of the tone is determined by your dog’s training.
It can mean a particular command, a warning, praise, etc.
The training materials that come with your Remote Trainer
describe the use of this feature in more detail.
The tone in the Sport®60S has been enhanced. Besides ensuring
that the dog will hear it under all environmental conditions,
the new louder tone can help you locate a collar that has
fallen off a dog in the field. Press the tone button frequently
as you walk the field, and listen for the collar.
USING THE BEEPER (Sport®65 BPRSonly)
Pressing the small orange button on the Sport®65 BPRS
transmitter turns the Beeper on or off at a distance, up to
1/2 mile away. Note that for the transmitter to control the
Beeper, the Beeper must be turned on. For complete
information about using the Beeper that comes with the
Sport®65 BPRS, see the separate Beeper manual included
with that model. *
* The intensity dial must be set on a number (not “N”) for the small
button to operate the tone or Beeper.
Using the Tone • Using the Beeper Page 13

RANGE
Your Remote Trainer has a range of one-half mile. Terrain,
weather, vegetation, transmission from other radio devices
in the area, and other factors affect the range. For the very
best range, hold the transmitter overhead. Also, be sure not
to rest your finger on the antenna when transmitting.
RADIO SIGNAL ISSUES
Modern microprocessor technology virtually eliminates the
possibility that your collar could be unintentionally set off
by someone else with a Tri-Tronics product. Please contact
our Customer Service Department at [email protected]
or 1-800-456-4343 with any questions.
FCC COMPLIANCE
The manufacturing of Tri-Tronics Remote Trainers involves
exacting production methods, precise tuning, and stringent
quality control tests. In addition, these products are designed
and manufactured to operate within Federal Communication
Commission (FCC) specifications. It is a violation of FCC rules
to modify your equipment.
Tri-Tronics certifies its products to operate under Part 95
of FCC regulations. Unauthorized modifications to your
equipment could result in its not meeting specifications
and thus violating FCC regulations. Adjustments should only
be performed by technically qualified personnel authorized by
Tri-Tronics. To continue to meet FCC operating specifications,
any replacement of circuit components (including antennas)
must meet Tri-Tronics manufacturing specifications. The
transmitter should only be operated with the Tri-Tronics
antenna installed.
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Battery Care Page 15
BATTERY CARE
The Sport®Series Remote Trainer has rechargeable Nickel
Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries in the collar, and one
replaceable 9-volt battery in the transmitter. The collar
battery should be recharged periodically, as described below.
The transmitter battery will last for many months, or even
years, depending on usage.
Transmitter Battery
Your Sport®Series transmitter is shipped with one 9-volt
battery installed. If you see the transmitter light flash rapidly
when a button is pressed, it is time to replace the
transmitter battery.
To change the battery, unscrew the small Phillips head screw
on the back of the transmitter, and lift the battery cover off.
Remove the old battery and install the new battery in the
correct direction. Use a Panasonic, Duracell or Eveready
standard (not “ultra”) 9-volt alkaline battery. Note that some
batteries will be too long and will not fit correctly. Never
force a battery into this compartment.
Replace the battery cover, tighten the Phillips head screw
(do not over-tighten), and check for transmitter function
by pressing a button while you watch the transmitter light.
If the light does not illuminate, you may have installed the
battery backwards. If so, take it out and turn it around.
The larger battery
terminal should
touch the larger
transmitter contact.
– + – +

Collar Batteries
Initial Charge. Charge the collar for about 14 hours before
first using the unit.
When to Recharge. When the light on the collar blinks
rapidly, you need to recharge the collar soon. Note that
battery performance is reduced in cold weather. Expect to
recharge more often. The amount of time that collar batteries
have left after the low battery indicator comes on depends
on how you use your Remote Trainer during training, the
temperature (less time remains during cold weather), and
other factors. Normally you will be able to complete your
training session after you see the low battery indicator,
but when the weather is very cold, this won’t be true.
How to Charge. Charge batteries at room temperature. Do
not charge at temperatures below freezing. Remember that
it takes several hours for cold batteries to come up to room
temperature.
Lift the rubber protection flap from the collar charging jack.
Plug the charger into the wall outlet and insert the charging
plug into the collar jack. The collar light will glow red to
indicate that current is flowing.
Note that you can charge two collars at the same time with
one charger.
After charging, reinstall the rubber protection cap correctly
to keep dirt and debris out of your charging jack. Keeping the
charging jack clean ensures that your charger makes good
contact. If the collar charging jack becomes dirty, clean it as
described in the section, “Care and Cleaning” (page 18).
If the protection cap becomes lost or damaged, contact our
Customer Service Department for a replacement.
Use only the correct Tri-Tronics charger to charge your collar.
Using the wrong type of charger may damage batteries or the
collar itself. Do not charge batteries that are not installed in
a collar.
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Charging Time. Charge your collar for at least 14 hours. It's okay
to use your collar before the 14 hours are up; it will function
normally. A 14-hour charge ensures full battery capacity. You
can leave your collar on charge when not in use, if you wish.
Replacing Collar Batteries. Proper battery care will help ensure
maximum life from your rechargeable collar batteries. When
your collar batteries do need to be replaced, you can replace
them yourself with parts obtained from Tri-Tronics. Follow
the instructions that come with the replacement battery pack.
Contact your local officials to find out whether any special
disposal requirements applying to used NiMH batteries are
in effect where you live.
While collar batteries are user-replaceable, they are not
intended to be “field-replaceable.” Open a collar away from
the field to avoid contamination. Open a collar only for the
purpose of replacing batteries.
Storing a Remote Trainer
Before storing your Remote Trainer for an extended period,
charge the collar for 14 hours. Thereafter, charge every
three months while the collar is in storage, and charge for
14 hours immediately before first use. If the storage time
will exceed six months, remove the 9-volt battery from
the transmitter. It's alwaysbest to store a Remote Trainer
at room temperature.
Battery Care Page 17