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DISPLAY FUNCTIONS:
SYSTEM:
This is the overall status of your base station. If
everything is functioning normally the “OK” lamp to the right of
the “SYSTEM” lamp will illuminate. If there is any malfunction, the
“FAIL” lamp will illuminate.
BATT:
Back-up battery charge indicator. This indicator is only
functional if there is an optional, rechargeable back-up battery
installed. When the base station is in battery mode and the battery
has a full charge, the “OK” lamp will illuminate. If the charge is low
the “LOW” lamp will illuminate indicating that the battery is charging.
LOOP:
Continuity of your boundary wire loop. The “OK” lamp
indicates that there is no break and your boundary wire is
conducting current in a continuous loop. If there is a break in your
boundary wire, the “LOOP” and “BREAK” lamps will flash and the
audible alarm will sound indicating that the boundary field is not
functioning and needs repair.
POWER:
This indicates the power mode, either AC or Back-up
Battery. The TX-1 Base Station uses a “smart” power system. If
you have the optional Back-up Battery installed and there is a
power failure, the system automatically switches to battery mode
to keep the boundary field energized and your dog contained. In
this mode all indicator lamps flash to conserve battery power. When
power is restored, the system automatically switches back to AC
mode and begins recharging the Back-up Battery. The operating
time of the Back-up Battery depends upon your field strength
setting and the length of your boundary wire. Typical installations
will operate for a full day in Battery Back-up mode.
Field Strength Control
You can control the distance from the boundary wire at which the
receiver collar will begin to activate by use of the “FIELD STRENGTH
CONTROL” dial. Turning the dial clockwise increases transmitter output
power and therefore, increases field width. The maximum field width
possible will depend upon your particular installation. It is affected by
the depth at which you bury the wire and the total length of wire used.
The greater the wire depth and length, the less maximum field will be
available. Generally, we recommend that you bury your boundary wire
no more than 4 inches deep and use no more than 5,000 feet of total
boundary wire. Typical installations yield a maximum possible field width
of approximately 10 feet. We recommend that you set the Field Width
of at least 5 feet. The wider your boundary field, the more time and
