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Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677
How the System Works
A radio signal is sent by the transmitter to a receiver located on your dog’s collar. The signal is transmitted through a wire
which is placed along the boundaries you want to establish. The wire is an antenna that carries the signal. The receiver,
attached to your dog’s collar, provides a warning beep when he approaches the wire. If your pet continues into the Static
Correction Zone, a safe Static Correction will be delivered through the Contact Points to get his attention until he returns
to the Pet Area. Although harmless, this will discourage him from continuing further. Three adjustable levels of correction
allow you to choose the one that is appropriate for your dog’s temperament. The PetSafe
®
UltraSmart
®
In-Ground Fence
™
has been proven safe, comfortable and effective for dogs over 8 pounds.
Key Definitions
Fence Transmitter:
Transmits the radio signal through the Boundary Wire.
Pet Area:
Area within the Warning Zone where your pet can roam freely.
Warning Zone:
Outer edge of the Pet Area where your pet’s Receiver Collar begins to beep warning him not to go
into the Static Correction Zone.
Static Correction Zone:
Zone beyond the Warning Zone where your pet’s Receiver Collar will emit a Static Correction,
signaling him to return to the Pet Area.
Field Width:
Combination of the Warning Zone and the Static Correction Zone.
Receiver Collar:
Receives the radio signal from the Boundary Wire.
Stimulation Level Switch:
Adjust the level of Static Correction your pet receives in the Static Correction Zone.
Surge Protector:
Installed with the Fence Transmitter to protect it from lightning strikes and power surges.
Receiver Indicator Light:
Reflects the battery status and correction type.
Receiver Collar Charger:
Charges the batteries inside the Receiver Collar.
Contact Points:
Deliver the safe Static Correction when your pet moves into the Static Correction Zone.
Power Jack:
Where the Power Adapter plugs into the Fence Transmitter. The Fence Transmitter is powered by a
standard 120-volt outlet.
Power Switch:
Fence Transmitter ON/OFF switch.
Alarm Volume Control:
Controls the volume of the Fence Transmitter alarm.
Field Size Switch:
Switch located on the Fence Transmitter to adjust according to the length of Boundary Wire used.
Battery Backup Monitor Switch:
Keeps the system working up to 40 hours if electrical power is interrupted. Requires
8 AA alkaline batteries (not included).
Loop Wire Terminals:
Where the Boundary Wires connect to the Fence Transmitter in order to complete a continuous
loop.
Collar Charge Reminder Switch:
Allows you to select a reminder interval of 60 (Setting A) or 30 (Setting B) days or
turn the function OFF.
Indicator Light:
Located on the front of the Fence Transmitter and indicates status of the in-ground system.
Field Width Control:
Adjusts the width of the Warning and Static Correction Zones.
Field
Width
Pet
Area
Static Correction
Zone
Static Correction
Zone
Fence
Transmitter
Warning
Zone
Warning
Zone
Field Width
Control
Field
Size
Switch
Stimulation
Level Switch
Power Jack
Power
Switch
Indicator
Light
Loop Wire
Terminals
Battery
Backup
Monitor
Switch
Collar
Charge
Reminder
Switch
Alarm
Volume
Control
Fence Transmitter
Receiver Collar
Contact Points
Receiver
Indicator Light
