White Bear Technologies RoamEO Manual

Rhein Tech Laboratories, Inc. Client: White Bear Technologies.
360 Herndon Parkway Model: RoamEO Pet Location System
Suite 1400 FCC ID: UAX-RPV1
Herndon, VA 20170 Standard: FCC Part 95
http://www.rheintech.com Report Number: 2006101
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Appendix I: Manual
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Handheld GPS Pet Locator
Instruction Guide
White Bear Technologies
900 Long Lake Rd.
New Brighton, MN 55112
651-636-5695
www.whitebeartech.com
Copyright 2006 White Bear Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.
RoamEO is a trademark of White Bear Technologies Inc. ( Patent Pending).

Table of Contents
Introduction to GPS technology…………………………………...........................3
Basic functions…………………………………………………………………….4
Starting out………………………………………………………………………...6
Setting up a fence………………………………………………………………….7
Battery use and charging…………………………………………………………..8
Frequently Asked Questions………………………………..……………………...9
Warranty information……………………………………………………………...10
White Bear Technologies Mission Statement:
To produce the best self-contained GPS locater system available to the general public.
One that is easy to use, reliable and affordable. To return exceptional value to our
shareholders.
FCC Compliance
This device complies with Part 15 of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission
( FCC ) Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1) This device may not
cause harmful interference.2) This device must accept any interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following means:
1 Rotate or relocate the receiving antenna.
2 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
4 Consult the manufacturer customer service department for help.
Under normal operating conditions, the antenna is designed to maintain a separation
distance of 20 cm from all persons. The EUT is mobile and fixed.
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Introduction to GPS and RF technology
In the year 1995, the defense department of the United States of America
launched a series of complex satellites to constantly circle the earth twice daily at nearly
11,000 miles up. Because 24 were sent in orbit, it allowed for the capacity to cover the
earth so that at any time four satellites are in view of any point on earth. These Global
Position system (GPS) satellites constantly broadcast a low power signal that identifies
their position above the earth. By using a system of triangulation, three satellites can
pinpoint every longitude and latitude on earth. This allows GPS systems to display your
location in relation to the satellites and thereby display your location on the ground.
In 2000 the government improved the accuracy and allowed this technology for
civilian use. All GPS units share the same satellites data. It is not a perfect system. In
order for all GPS units to function properly the receiving unit should be free of
dense cover. The units need to detect the signals from three satellites, so most do not
work in buildings and during heavy weather. It is also helpful if the receiving GPS
antennae in your units are horizontal. This allows capture of three or more satellites at
once. If units are vertical they may only receive one or two signals and that is not enough
for a triangulated fix. Sometimes it may take a minute or two for the unit to get all three
satellite signals. Be patient. You are capturing signals sent from thousands of miles in
space. Occasionally the remote receiver on RoamEO is covered by heavy brush or has
only two signals and is looking for the third.
Radio frequency transmissions are used all the time in many technologies that you
may already have. These include, but are not limited to, citizens band radios, walkie
talkies, RFID tags, cell phones and many other tracking devices. These signals follow the
terrain, over hills and through valleys. There are many frequencies or bands to transmit
information. The federal government restricts the number and specific frequencies that
are available to the general public to use for over the counter technologies like RoamEO.
RoamEO does not use the frequencies that are use by walkie talkies; however, some
electronic devices can sometimes interfere with the transmission of RoamEO signals.
The engineers at White Bear Technologies are continually improving the technology to
avert the problems caused by many users on the same frequency. In general, RoamEO
will work best in the country. The closer the user gets to large cities, the more cross
traffic they are likely to encounter.
RoamEO uses both technologies to pinpoint the base holder and display it in
relation to the remote(s). This allows the user to locate the remote(s) up to a mile away
(free of any obstruction) in any direction, without any other source. (cell phone towers or
internet access) RoamEO does not have any map overlays and is not intended as a means
to find your way home. Many hand held GPS units are not accurate to the foot and will
say so in the operations manuals of these devices. RoamEO is intended as a tool to assist
in locating your pet in relation to you, wherever you, or they, may roam.
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Basic Functions
Figure 1
BaseUnit(fig1)
1Poweron/off
2Rechargingport
3 Option button
4Screenbutton
5Alarmbuttons
6Remotebutton
7Fencebutton
8 LED indicator lights
9Zoomin/out
10 Radio antennae
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RemoteCollar(Fig2)
1Poweron/off
2 Synchronize button
3 LED indicator light
4RadioAntennae
5GPSAntennae
6Connector
7Adjustmentstrap
8Rechargingport
Figure 3 Charger Unit (Fig3)
1OutletPlug
2 Base insert plug
3Remoteplug
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Starting Out
To use RoamEO immediately proceed with the following steps:
1 Turn Remote On (fig 2) #1 Button
2 Turn Base on (fig 1) #1 button
3 Synchronize the units outside away from buildings and dense cover
A. Press the option and remote button together on base (fig 1 #3 then #6 button )
The screen will change to the synchronize display
B. Find the synchronize button on the collar (fig 2 #2 button)
C. Press and hold the button for 2 seconds.
The display screen will change to run mode (Fig 4)
D. The synchronize LED lights will blink indicating that the base identifies the
remote.
E. Place collar outside with the base at least 30 feet away from each other.
Allow a minute on initial power up for both units to find a GPS lock
F. Observe the display to see that the color icon you chose is now displayed on
The screen (Fig 4)
G. Wait until the base displays both satellite icons (Fig 4A)
H. Attach the collar to your pet and observe.
4 Repeat steps if the base unit does not display remote after two minutes.
5 For additional remotes follow the synchronize procedure and then press the zoom
button to highlight another remote. Then press the new remote synchronize button.
Figure 4 Figure 4A
Notes on collar adjustment:
1. GPS antennae (Fig 2 #5) needs to point up to see the satellites, allow some slack in
collar so the weight of the bottom pack will keep the collar in the proper position.
2. Adjust the strap(fig 2 #7) and remove collar with the connection.
3. Recharge the collar after it is removed from your pet.
4. Plan on charging the collar at night for optimum use. (charging instructions on page 9)
5. Don’t allow your pet to chew on the collar as it may destroy the electronic connections
and render the collar unusable.
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Setting up your RoamEO Fence
To set up a RoamEO fence, a few moments of forethought is required. All GPS units are
limited by dense cover, which includes clouds, foliage and buildings. It is recommended
that the fence be set up on a clear day. Because the government allows only a relative
amount of precision, plan on setting the fence at least five feet away from streets and
other areas of concern. To set up a fence, follow these steps.
1. Start and stop near the same point.
2. Do not crisscross fence points.
3. Start your fence by pressing and holding the option button and then pressing the Fence
button hold it for two seconds until you see the satellite on the screen (fig 5-A). When
the satellite icon disappears a pair of feet icon and a dot will indicate the first post is
set
4. Walk more than 10 feet to your next post and press the fence button again until you
see the second post icon on the screen.
5. Continue on in your perimeter and press the fence button every 10 feet on a curve and
Up to100 feet on a straight section of your perimeter. (Fig 5-B)
6. When you get within 10 feet of your starting point, press and hold the option and
fence button for two seconds. (Fig 5-C)
7. It will take a few seconds for RoamEO to display your fence. If no fence is displayed
After one minute, repeat steps 1-6.
8. Bring your pet out and observe how the fence beeps when it is breached by the remote
9. RoamEO will alarm if the remote breaches the fence and you can observe the display
on the base and easily find your pet. The fence will be displayed and active when it is
on, even if you are outside of the fence. (Fig 5-D)
Figure 5-A Figure 5-B
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Figure 5-C Figure 5-D
Notes on RoamEO fence
•Fence sounds alarm but does not contain pet.
•RoamEO base needs to be on with fence displayed for alarm to sound.
•RoamEO base should be next to a window if inside a building.
•RoamEO base does not need to be inside perimeter to work as designed.
•Keep base still when positioning the posts.
•Fence may not work in heavy cloud cover or dense foliage.
Recharging RoamEO
Both the RoamEO base and remote are designed with non-removable rechargeable
Lithion Ion batteries. These batteries are similar to the ones used in cell phones. Unlike
cell phones, RoamEO does not have massive towers to amplify the signals and therefore
requires more energy to function. The base will display the battery level of the base and
remote. You will be able to see how much battery is left and you will bewarned that a
recharge is necessary. Recharging only takes three hours and it is not harmful to leave
the unit charging for up to 24 hours. To recharge the RoamEO units, follow these steps:
1. Turn the remote off
2. Remove the collar remote unit from your pet
3. Plug in the charger
4. Insert the charger cord into the base and or remote that needs to be charged.
5. Charge units for 3 hours
6. Turn units on and check the display to see that charge is complete.
7. Detach the charger and power up the unit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The chart below contains general instructions on solving common user errors with
RoamEO. For further assistance call customer assistance at 651-636-5695 between
8 AM and 5 PM CDT Monday through Friday.
Problem Cause / Solution
Base unit won’t turn on Battery level low plug in recharge adapter
Power switch off reposition switch (fig1 #1)
Allow 60 seconds for display to power up
Base unit does not display remote Remote turned off Power on remote
Remote not synchronized Page 4 #3
Remote battery not charged page 6
Remote off screen zoom out
Base unit does not charge Check the connections at the outlet and
the base. Check the circuit breaker for that
outlet.
Remote won’t turn on Battery level low, plug in recharge adapter
Check power switch Fig 2 #1
Remote unit won’t charge Check to see if the charger is connected
properly. It is designed to be inserted only
one way. Check to see if the pins are
damaged.
Fence not displayed Fence off Press fence button
Inputs not accepted Reinstall fence P. 5
Fence alarm not sounding Overcast or heavy foliage
Alarm off Press option button
Compass headings not accurate Compass is un calibrated Slowly turn
around three times counter clockwise.
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Warranty
White Bear Technologies 90 day Warranty
“We,” “our”, or “us” refers to White Bear Technologies, Inc the manufacturer of this
product. “you” or “your” refers to the purchaser of this product as a consumer item for
personal use.
White Bear Technologies warrant this product against defects or malfunctions in
materials or workmanship for 365 days from the original date of purchase. The remedies
in this warranty include repair, replacement or refund as determined by us depending on
the condition of the returned item. This warranty does not apply if the product has been
connected, installed, combined, altered, adjusted, or handled in a manner other than
according to the instructions furnished with this product. Any damage resulting from
accident, misuse, negligence, or carelessness as determined by us will void this warranty.
White Bear Technologies will make its’ best attempt to remedy with the customer as
deemed reasonable to us, any legitimate problem with our product.
To file a claim the product must be returned to us with the original receipt including
proof of purchase and location. Call customer service at 651-636-5695 to obtain a return
authorization number so we may process your request.
We reserve the right to make changes or improvements in our products without notifying
you.
White Bear Technologies Inc Software License Agreement
The software contained in this product is licensed, not sold to you. We grant you the
nonexclusive, nonassignable right to use this software location purposes, but only as long
as you comply with the terms and conditions of this License agreement. We reserve the
right to terminate this license if you violate any aspect of this license Agreement.
The software housed in this your product are protected by copyright owned by us. You
will NOT modify, adapt, translate, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, rent lease
or resell any software or create derivative works based upon any software or its contents.
Any unauthorized reproduction, use, or transfer of this software may be a crime and may
subject you to damages and attorney fees. We will prosecute violations of this software
agreement to the full extent of the law.
To obtain service, file a complaint or warranty request, or notify a software violation for
a reward, please contact White Bear Technologies at 651-636-5695.
White Bear Technologies
900 Long Lake Road
Minneapolis MN 55112
www.whitebeartech.com
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