Smart Halter
™
User Guide
Glossary
June 2020
Models: NW-1000 and NWC-2000
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NIGHTWATCH
®
Adjustable-Chin
Optional accessory for the NIGHTWATCH
®
smart halter
™
that allows for an
increase or decrease in
the circumference of the noseband by ~1.5” in either
direction.
NIGHTWATCH
®
App
Mobile App that
allows you to configure your smart halter™ to send automated
alerts via text, call, and email to multiple careteam members; grant view only and
manager access permissions with others; transfer your device between and among
multiple horses; customize account, careteam, device, and horse settings; set up
smart and manual alert thresholds; view your horse’s real
-time and historical
biometrics (heart rate, respiration), behavior (activity level), and EDI
®
score (1-
10); and more.
NIGHTWATCH
®
Browband
Optional accessory for the NIGHTWATCH
®
smart halter
™
to stabilize and reduce
rotation that may lead to potential rubbing or skin irritation.
NIGHTWATCH
®
Smart Halter
™
An equine distress and wellness monitor that offers automated alerts and objective
insight for your performance, pregnant, and high-risk horses. Offered exclusively
by Protequus
®
.
Protequus
®
An emerging biomedical engineering and data science firm based in Austin, Texas
dedicated to equine health and safety. Exclusive provider of NIGHTWATCH
®
smart
halter
™
.
Serial Number
The unique identifier found on both the ID plate and on the product packaging for
each device.
Smart
(alerts)
When smart alerts are enabled, you have the ability set a single threshold (EDI
®
score). Smart alerts are only available after an initial Learning Period.
WiFi
One of the two wireless connection methods (other is cellular) required for your
device to regularly check-in and post data. Periodically your device will need to be
connected to a WiFi network while charging to receive firmware updates.
Device Modes
MODE
DEFINITION
Broadcast
(mode)
The state (mode) of your device when it can be wirelessly connected to a nearby
smartphone or computer for getting your device on a WiFi network and/or
assessing its cellular signal.
Lockout
(mode)
The state (mode) of your device when an alert is issued. LED will be and remain
solid red during this state until alert is acknowledged within the App or reset by
pressing the power button (or after 1 hour of no acknowledgement when it
automatically resets).
Sleep
(mode)
The state (mode) of your device after a period of inactivity (no motion) to
conserve battery/power. LED will be off and remain in this state until the system
senses motion or detects your horse
(wherein it will go to “standby”).
Standby
(mode)
The state (mode) of your device for 5 minutes when first powering on or coming
off charger. LED will blink every ~10 seconds and remain in this state until there is
either a period of inactivity (wherein it will go to “sleep”) or the system detects
your horse.
