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4 Introduction

DOG GPS X20 

is a device used for detection (localization) of your dog up to a distance 

of 20 km. It consists of a transmitter, which is placed on the dog collar and a receiver 

(handheld device) on which the handler monitors the position and the distance of 

the dogs. The transmitter obtains its location from the GPS satellites and with help 

of a radio frequency signal (RF) transmits the information about the position to the 

handlers receiver.

On the receiver display you can also check strength of RF signal, GPS signal and 

accumulator status of the transmitter and the receiver.

DOG GPS X20 also features of an additional functions: compass, FENCE – acoustic 

border, which provides information about the dog crossing the boundaries in a 

specified distance from the receiver. Also it has a function BEEPER which shows, if the 

dog is in motion or still.

  4.1  Features of DOG GPS X20

 

The range between transmitter and receiver is up to 20 km in open space (depending 

on terrain, vegetation, other factors)

 

Monitoring up to 9 dogs on one receiver

 

High sensitivity GPS in receiver and transmitter

 

Well readable display - in direct sunlight and in the dark

 

Waterproof receiver and transmitter

 

Long accumulator stamina

 

Funciton compass

 

Function FENCE – acoustic border, which set out the space for a dog

 

Function BEEPER – motion/motionlessness detection

  4.2  Package contents

  Receiver including rechargeable accumulator Li-Pol 1850 mAh

  Belt clip for the receiver and 2 pieces of screws

  Transmitter including rechargeable accumulator Li-Pol 1850 mAh, strap

  Power supply adapter with USB cable with a rechargeable clip GPS

  Lanyard for receiver

  User guide and certificate of warranty

  Carrying case

  4.3  Optional accessories

  Spare transmitter and receiver

  Various colours straps

  Li-Pol accumulator Li-Pol 1850 mAh

  Power adapter with USB cable and clip GPS

Summary of Contents for DOG GPS X20

Page 1: ...EN User guide ...

Page 2: ...220 2 V 2 4 1 ETSI EN 60950 1 2006 The product is safe under conditions of standard use in accordance with the user guide This declaration of Conformity is created in exclusive responsibility of producer In Lanškroun 1 2 2017 Ing Jan Horák executive director Tel 420 461 310 764 info dogtrace com www dogtrace com Thank you for purchasing the product DOG GPS of the trademark Dogtrace from VNT electr...

Page 3: ...e person with a personal instrument to support heart activity pacemaker defibrillator must respect the relevant precautionary measures The DOG GPS emits a certain stationary magnetic field VNT electronics s r o professional producer of the dog training equipment which is manufactured and sold under the brand name Dogtrace is a proud and active member of the Electronic Collar Manufacturers Associat...

Page 4: ...ion interval transmission update 10 6 5 Fitting the collar 10 7 Receiver preparation handheld device 11 7 1 Receiver charging 11 7 2 Receiver accumulator status check 11 7 3 Receiver setting 11 7 4 Pairing coding of transmitter collar with receiver handheld device 11 7 5 Digital compass calibration 12 8 Functions of DOG GPS X20 14 8 1 Locator 14 8 2 Compass function north determination 14 8 3 Func...

Page 5: ...shows if the dog is in motion or still 4 1 Features of DOG GPS X20 The range between transmitter and receiver is up to 20 km in open space depending on terrain vegetation other factors Monitoring up to 9 dogs on one receiver High sensitivity GPS in receiver and transmitter Well readable display in direct sunlight and in the dark Waterproof receiver and transmitter Long accumulator stamina Funciton...

Page 6: ...red indicator indicating where the magnetic switch is located 5 RF antenna 6 GPS antenna 7 Strap collar 5 2 Receiver handheld device 1 4 Buttons see the table on pg 7 5 RF antenna 6 GPS antenna 7 Display 8 Target half round indicator indicating where the magnetic switch is located 9 Belt clip 10 Hole for lanyard 11 Charging contacts ...

Page 7: ...backlight switch ON OFF ON OFF switch 2 back to the main screen FENCE function FENCE activation 3 up BEEPER function BEEPER activation detection of dog motion 4 down CODE pairing programming transmitter with receiver 2 4 CAL Calibration of the electronic compass ...

Page 8: ...ber of the next paired transmitter 9 The accumulator charge status of the receiver 10 The accumulator charge status of the transmitter 11 The accumulator charge status of the next transmitter 12 The distance of the transmitter to the receiver 13 Compass direction to the magnetic north N 14 Active function BEEPER on one of the dogs 15 Active function FENCE on one of the dogs 16 Active function BEEP...

Page 9: ...the transmitter will lit up 4 Charging time is approximately 3 hours 5 When the charging is completed the orange LED indicator goes OFF 6 2 Checking the accumulator status in transmitter collar The status of the accumulator is indicated by LED indicators on the top side of the transmitter see chapter Product destription transmitter or symbol of battery on the LCD of the receiver handheld device WA...

Page 10: ...e for the position trans mission of your dog The more frequently collar sends its position the more up to date information about the position of the dog you have 1 Turn OFF the transmitter collar 2 Move the red target on the bottom side of the receiver close to the red target on the transmitter for 3 seconds the transmitter will emit an audible beep tone Choose requiered interval update according ...

Page 11: ...eceiver is indicated on the battery symbol in the Infor mation panel of the receiver upper display line 7 3 Receiver setting Switching receiver ON OFF hold the button for 2 seconds To choose the dog press To switch ON OFF the LCD backlight press shortly backlight will shine for 15 minutes after that it will switch itself off automatically 7 4 Pairing coding of transmitter collar with receiver hand...

Page 12: ...alibrated for long time or has been calibrated incorrectly Starting calibration If you know the direction towards to the magnetic north you can go directly to second step 1 Press simultaneously two bottom buttons and for 2 seconds to start the calibration Then repeatedly rotate the device around each of the three axes picture no 1 To finish calibration press the back button For more accurate calib...

Page 13: ...o the dog is inaccurate 3 Still facing the north perform a minimum of 10 rotations as on the picture no 3 and no 4 For quality calibration the each individual rotation should be carried out with little deviation from the north direction picture no 5 The slower and more turns you make the better will be the calibration To finish press the back button picture no 4 picture no 5 picture no 3 ...

Page 14: ...tance to the last known position CAUTION When the direction indicator does not show the right direction to your dog re calibrate the electronic compass 8 1 Locator Transmitter collar and the receiver handheld device have a built in GPS receiver which helps them to detect their position Transmitter emits the information about its position to the receiver with help of a radio signal RF display then ...

Page 15: ...from the receiver FENCE function can be activated for more dogs the settings are stored for each dog separately If the dog exceeds the set border the receiver will emit a beep signal long intermittent beep and on the receiver display for this dog starts flashing circle under direction indicator To determine which dog exceeded the set border switch between paired transmitters until you find the bli...

Page 16: ...ness 0 lettering BEEPER flashes 1 audible 2 audible 3 vibratory 4 vibratory 2 By arrows choose the number of the required dog on the receiver main panel 3 When switched on move targets of the transmitters and receiver close together same as when switching ON and hold them together for 3 seconds until you hear a rising tone 4 Move the receiver away from the transmitter If you have activated the fun...

Page 17: ... discern the direction on the display indicator 1 Readagainthismanualandmakesurethereisnoproblemduetoaweakaccumulator in the receiver or transmitter and if needed charge them 2 If the accumulator is discharged qiuckly accumulator life is near its end replace it with a new one 3 If the accumulator in the transmitter is discharged quickly adjust the position interval update to a lower level 4 Check ...

Page 18: ...p to 40 hours position interval update 3 s up to 50 hours position interval update 9 s Frequency output 869 525 MHz 500 mW Tightness waterproof Collar adjustable to size cca 33 66 cm Operating temperature 10 C up to 50 C Charging temperature 0 C up to 40 C Weight 142 g Dimensions 77 x 45 x 29 mm 12 Technical specifications To clean your device DOG GPS X20 never use volatile substances such as thin...

Page 19: ... an alternation resulted in a damage of the product g due to a consumer s mechanical damage h other customer s process which would be in a contrary to the Warranty terms and conditions and the User guide 3 The warranty can not be claimed if the goods is not completely paid or when purchased on a sale 4 The claimant is obliged to prove the defect and to enable the manufacturer to check the legitima...

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