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GETTING STARTED
STEP :: 03
PAIR COLLARS TO THE HANDHELD DEVICE
Your system will already be paired when you get it, but in the event you need to pair the Handheld Device to the GPS
Collar, follow the steps below. The Handheld Device can support up to 12 collars at a time. You must repeat this
procedure for each GPS Collar that you want to monitor with this Handheld Device.
TO PAIR THE COLLARS TO THE HANDHELD DEVICE:
1. On the main menu, select
SETTINGS > MY COLLARS > COLOUR
where
COLOUR
is the colour that you want to
associate with this collar.
2. Press the right arrow to open the configuration window.
3. To enable the GPS Collar, select and press the right arrow key to set
ACTIVE
to
Y
.
4. With the GPS Collar turned off, press and hold the ON/OFF button until its indicator light is a solid amber. The collar
is now in “pairing mode”.
5. On the Handheld Device, select
PAIR COLLAR
and press the right arrow key to complete the pairing process. The
indicator light on the collar will blink 5 times to confirm that it is paired to the Handheld Device.
6. When finished, press
BACK
to return to the main menu.
STEP :: 04
FIT THE GPS COLLAR
IMPORTANT:
The proper fit and placement of the GPS Collar is important for effective use.
Please read and follow the instructions in this manual.
• Avoid leaving the collar on the dog for more than 12 hours per day.
• When possible, reposition the collar on the dog’s neck every 1 to 2 hours.
• When using a separate collar for a lead, don’t put pressure on the GPS Collar.
• Wash the dog’s collar weekly with a damp cloth.
4B
4A
TO ENSURE A PROPER FIT, FOLLOW THESE STEPS:
1. With your dog standing (
4A
), centre the collar underneath your dog’s neck (
4B
).
4C
2. The collar should fit snugly, yet loose enough to allow one finger to fit between the
strap and your dog’s neck (
4C
).
3. Allow your dog to wear the collar for several minutes, and then recheck the fit.
Check the fit again as your dog becomes more comfortable wearing the collar.
Note: To ensure the best reception possible, make sure the GPS antenna is positioned on the back
of your dog’s neck.
STEP :: 05
ADD YOUR DOG
The TEK SERIES GPS Tracking System allows you to track up to 12 dogs with the purchase of additional GPS Collars.
After the GPS Collar has been paired to the Handheld Device, you must add the dogs to the system. You must repeat
this procedure for each dog that you want to work with the system.
TO ADD A DOG:
1. From the main menu, select
SETTINGS > MY DOGS > ADD A DOG
. A
screen labeled
DOG n
appears where
n
is the next available number of the dog.
2. To enter the dog’s name, select
CHANGE NAME
. A text entry screen displays.
Select
Clr
and press
ENTER
(bottom-right button) to clear the name. Use the
arrow keys to select letters to enter a new name. Select
to complete the
new name.
3. Assign a collar to this dog by selecting
COLLAR
. Use the arrow keys to select
the colour matching the desired collar from the previously paired collars.
4. Once a collar is assigned to the new dog, you are ready to track this dog. Press
BACK
to return to the main menu.
If desired, you can add an E-Collar Module to your system. Contact the Customer
Care Centre for more information.
ACQUIRE GPS SATELLITE SIGNALS
Before the TEK SERIES Handheld Device can show your current location and the location of your dog(s), both units must
acquire a GPS signal fix.
TO ACQUIRE GPS SIGNAL FIX:
Note: Acquiring a GPS signal fix can take
several minutes.
1. Go outdoors to an open area with a clear view
of the sky.
2. Once you are outdoors, turn on the Handheld
Device and GPS Collar. The “WAITING FOR
LOCK” message will display until a good GPS
lock is acquired. On the Handheld Device, the
GPS lock Indicator
displays when GPS lock
is achieved. The GPS Indicator Light on the
collar will single blink every 3 seconds when it
has a GPS lock.
