Tri-Tronics Pro Control RL User manual

Receiver
Installing Nylatch®
fasteners on receiver
mounting plate.
Yellow
button
(sound)
Red button
(left jack)
Green button
(right jack)
3-inch antenna
Indicator light
Position dial (1-7)
Lanyard
placement
71/2-inch
antenna
“Test” indicator
lights
Sound
horn
Set
button
Test
button
Mounting
holes
Left output
jack and
protective
cover
On/off switch
“On” indicator light
Transmitter
The products in this Owner’s Guide are covered by
the following patents: 6170439, D445706,
D445707, 6,750,758 and patents pending.
Mounting holes
Nylatch®
Fastener
Nylatch®
Fastener
Charging jack
and protective
cover
Tri-Tronics
Pro Control®RL
Owner's Guide

The Pro Control®RL
Please read these instructions before using
your Pro Control®RL
The Pro Control®RL controls a variety of remotely
operated dog training equipment, including:
•Several brands of bird releasers used for
training pointing and flushing dogs
•Most brands of launchers used for retriever
training
•Several accessory items for retriever
launchers such as “retiring guns” and
sound-making devices
Quick Guide
1. Charge the receiver approximately 14 hours
before first use (the transmitter has a 9-volt
battery already installed – no need to charge).
Insert the protection plug in the charging jack
of the receiver after charging.
2. Attach the antennas (long antenna on the
receiver, short antenna on the transmitter) and
attach the transmitter lanyard, if desired.
3. Field-set the receiver as follows:
A. Select the transmitter dial number you
want to use when you operate this receiver.
B. Turn the receiver on by pressing the
on/off switch – the on light will blink.
C. Press the SET switch on the receiver, and,
within five seconds, press any button on the
transmitter.
D. Verify your setting, if desired, by pressing
the yellow transmitter button.
Be sure to
put your hand over the horn – it's loud!
E. Attach the identification number to the
receiver, if desired.
4. Attach the receiver to your training
device according to the manufacturer's directions.
5. Plug the cord from the training device
into either output jack on the receiver.
Insert the protection plug in the unused
output jack.
6. The red transmitter button operates the
training device plugged into the left output jack
The green transmitter button operates the
training device plugged into the right output
jack. The yellow button operates the sound .
7. You can set up two training devices close
to each other and operate them with one
receiver by using both output jacks. If both
training device cords won't reach the receiver,
an extension cord can be purchased from
Tri-Tronics.
8. Pressing the TEST switch on the receiver
verifies the hook-up of your training
devices by lighting the appropriate light on
the receiver.
9. Turn the receiver off after use by pressing
the on/off switch again. The setting will
be saved.
10. To change the station setting of the
receiver, set it to a new transmitter number
by following Step 3.
Transmitter Components:
•Transmitter
•Lanyard for transmitter
•Short (3”) antenna for transmitter
•9-volt alkaline battery (already installed)
•Pro Control®RL Owner’s Guide
Receiver Components:
•Receiver
•Long (71/2”) antenna for receiver
•AC charger
•Two Nylatch®fastener sets per receiver
•Spare charging jack protection covers
•Set of adhesive identification numbers
•Pro Control®RL Owner’s Guide
Accessories for the
Pro Control®RL:
Order these accessories from your Tri-Tronics
dealer, on our web site, or by calling us at
1-800-456-4343:
•Extension cord for receiver
•Cordura®transmitter holster (spring clip style)
•Cordura®transmitter holster (quick clip style)
Please note you may order a separate
receiver or transmitter for your
Pro Control®RL system at any time. Factory
matching of components is not needed,
because the Pro Control®RL is field-settable!
Detailed Instructions
Antennas
The short (3-inch) antenna is for use with the
transmitter . The long (71/2-inch) antenna is for use
with the receiver(s). Installing the wrong antenna
on each device will reduce your range. Do not
operate the Pro Control®RL without antennas
in both the transmitter and receivers.
Transmitter Dial
The transmitter has seven dial positions, numbered
1-7. Each dial position controls a different receiver. It
is possible to operate up to seven receivers with one
Pro Control®RL transmitter. When using
several training devices, move the transmitter dial to
the next device to be activated, then activate it with
the appropriate transmitter button.
Receiver Jacks
The receiver has two output jacks so you can
operate two launchers, bird releasers, or other
compatible training devices from each receiver.
One jack is on the left side of the receiver; the
other is on the right side
. (Left and right as you
hold the receiver with the antenna pointing up
and the control switches facing you.)
The location of the left jack corresponds exactly to
the location of the output jack on our older 150
System receivers, so the Pro Control®RL receiver
should be physically compatible with any training
device you have operated with a 150 System.
Test Switch
Pressing the TEST switch on the receiver will cause
the lights next to the words “left” and “right” to
light up when a device is plugged into the
corresponding jack. Pressing the TEST
button will not activate training devices.
Transmitter Buttons
To operate the device plugged into the left output
jack, press the red button on the transmitter.
To operate the device plugged into the right output
jack, press the green button on the transmitter. The
small yellow transmitter button operates the receiver
sound (see the next section).
Sound
The speaker on the receiver makes a loud sound
when the yellow button on the transmitter is
pressed. This sound can be used to attract a
retriever's attention to a mark or to help the trainer
locate a launcher hidden in heavy cover. When a
very loud sound is desired for training retrievers at
field trial distances, place the receiver in a way that
orients the speaker toward the “line.” For more about
the sound feature, see “Sound Selection”.
CAUTION: The speaker is very loud – do not
operate it close to a person unless you place
something over the speaker to muffle the sound.
Turning the Receiver On and Off
Press the on/off switch on the receiver to turn it
on. (This step is the equivalent of inserting the
“turn-on plug” in our 150 System.) The red light on
the receiver will light up when the receiver has
been turned on, and then blink twice every four
seconds (if it flashes rapidly, this means the
receiver battery is low).
When not using the system, turn the receiver off
to save battery life.
Press the on/off switch to turn the receiver
off – the red light will make one long flash then go
dark, confirming that the receiver is off.
Setting the Receiver to the Transmitter
Before you can use a Pro Control®RL receiver for
the first time, you must set it to operate with your
transmitter.
If you have several receivers, set each one to a
different transmitter dial number.
Follow these steps to set the receiver to match a
particular number on the transmitter dial.
1. Turn the receiver on.
2. Set the transmitter dial to the number you
want to use to operate that receiver (1-7).
3. Press the SET switch – the red on/off
light will glow for about five seconds.
4. Press any of the three transmitter buttons
during the 5-second period. The receiver
light will blink once to confirm that your
setting took effect.
5. If you want to verify that your setting took
effect,
muffle the speaker with your hand
and press the yellow sound button on the
transmitter.
Note that the field-setting instructions are on the
labelon the bottomof the ProControl
®
RL receiver.
The settings will be saved even when the
equipment is turned off, so you only need to set

The Tri-Tronics
PRO CONTROL®RL
your receivers once. Each receiver will always
operate on the selected dial number until you set it
to a new number. The adhesive number labels can
be attached to your receivers so you can identify
which dial number you assigned to that receiver.
However, if you prefer, you can set your receivers
each time you train. For example, you can set them
to coincide with the order in which you expect to
activate them in a particular training set-up, or you
can set them to utilize particular preferred sounds,
see “Sound Selection” below.
It is possible to set several different receivers
to the same dial number, so a trainer can cause
simultaneous "flushes" from several bird releasers.
(To undo any receiver setting when it is no longer
desired, simply set that receiver to a new dial
number.)
Sound Selection
Each transmitter dial number is associated with a
sound – there are a total of four different sounds.
You can train with the sounds that you prefer by
choosing a particular transmitter dial number
when you set your receiver.
A squawk is associated with dial positions 1- 4.
The remaining three stations (5-7) each make a
different tone or combination of tones.
Different sounds at different launch locations can
help the retriever know where to look in a multiple
marking set-up. Some of these sounds are louder
than others, and the double and triple tones might
be the easiest for a dog to hear when the distance to
the launcher is great.
CAUTION: The sound is very loud – never operate
the sound close to a person unless you place
something over the speaker to muffle the sound.
Batteries
The transmitter comes with a disposable 9-volt
battery installed. If the transmitter light flashes
rapidly when a button is pressed, the transmitter
battery is getting low. To replace it, remove the
single screw on the back of the transmitter and
replace with a Duracell or Panasonic 9-volt battery.
CAUTION: Some other brands will not fit correctly.
Do not force a battery into the compartment.
The receiver has a rechargeable NiMH battery pack.
If the receiver light flashes rapidly when the receiver
is turned on, the receiver battery is getting low.
The receiver should be recharged with the included
charger (use only this charger when charging the
receiver). The charging jack is on the front of the
receiver and labeled “CHRG”. Remove the protective
cover from the jack and replace after charging.
The “on” indicator light will glow steadily while
charging is occurring. Always charge batteries at
room temperature.
A full charge requires 14 hours. You can use the
receiver after less than 14 hours of charging but you
should recharge more frequently if you charge for
shorter periods.
If the Pro Control®RL has been in storage, it is a
good idea to charge the receiver just before the
training session.
Attaching the Receiver to Your
Training Equipment.
Attach the Pro Control®RL receiver to your training
equipment in accordance with your manufacturer's
directions. (If you use our Nylatch®fasteners, see
illustration for installing these in your receiver.)
Be careful not to attach the receiver to a training
device in such a way that either the receiver or its
antenna will be in the path of whatever is launched.
Also, do not attach it in such a way that it will
interfere with the releasing mechanism of the
training device.
If the receiver or its antenna is in the way of
something, try attaching the receiver upside down
or in a different location. Do not operate the
Pro Control®RL without the antenna in the receiver.
Please note that the Nylatch®fasteners can break if the
mounting holes on your training equipment are
slightly off in size, or if the thickness of the mounting
material is too great. Chance of breakage is higher in
cold weather. Contact our Customer Service
Department if you need information on the correct
dimensions for mounting holes or the other technical
characteristics of the Pro Control®RL receiver.
Compatible Training Equipment
Our research indicates that any training device that
can be operated with the Tri-Tronics 150 System can
be operated with the Pro Control®RL. If you have
questions about the compatibility of your training
equipment with the Pro Control®RL, please contact
the manufacturer of the training device, or our
Customer Service Department at 1-800-456-4343.
Range
The Pro Control®RL is designed to have a range of
700 yards in flat, open terrain when the receiver is
attached to a training device that mounts the
receiver at least 20 inches off the ground. Bird
releasers or other devices that place the receiver at
ground level may have reduced range.
Service and Warranty
The Pro Control®RL is covered by a two-year
warranty. The warranty does not cover physical
damage or abuse, and is void if the Pro Control®RL
has been altered or unauthorized work has been
attempted. If you send your Pro Control®RL in for
repair we may replace it with a reconditioned unit.
If you suspect that your Pro Control®RL is
malfunctioning, please check the Troubleshooting
Guide. If this does not resolve the problem, please
call our Customer Service Department at
1-800-456-4343.
Troubleshooting Guide
Problem #1. The receiver did not accept a set.
Be sure the receiver has been turned on, and that
you press the transmitter button within five
seconds of pressing the SET switch. Waiting
longer than five seconds will cause the receiver to
return to normal on mode. Make sure receiver
batteries are charged.
Problem #2. I press the transmitter button
but my training device does not activate.
A. Be sure that the receiver is turned on.
B. Check your transmitter dial and select
the correct number for that receiver. (You
can use the sound button to confirm your
setting and that the receiver is turned on.)
C. Be sure you are using the correct transmitter.
D. Be sure you have plugged your training
device into the receiver. Use the TEST switch
to confirm.
E. Be sure you are pressing the correct
transmitter button for the output jack you
used for the training device.
F. Check that you have set up your training
device correctly, and that any “safety” or
“on” switch on the training device itself is
set to allow activation.
G. Be sure that neither the transmitter nor
receiver batteries have run down.
H. If you are a very long way from the
training device, range could be the problem.
(You can use the sound button to confirm
that the receiver is getting your
transmitter signal.) Maximize your range by
holding the transmitter straight overhead
when you press the button. You can also
improve range by raising the receiver higher
off the ground, and by pointing its
antenna straight up.
I. There may be a malfunction in your training
device itself. If you cannot resolve
the problem, contact its manufacturer.
Problem #3. My training device is plugged
into the receiver, but the TEST light does not
light.
Be sure the receiver is turned on and its batteries are
charged.
The TEST light only lights up while the TEST
switch is pressed.
If it is still not lighting, there may be a failure in the
wiring of your training device. Contact the
manufacturer of the training device if you can't
resolve the problem.