The Tri-Tronics
PRO CONTROL
®
RL
your receivers once. Each receiver will always
operate on the selected dial number until you set it
to a new number. The adhesive number labels can
be attached to your receivers so you can identify
which dial number you assigned to that receiver.
However, if you prefer, you can set your receivers
each time you train. For example, you can set them
to coincide with the order in which you expect to
activate them in a particular training set-up, or you
can set them to utilize particular preferred sounds,
see “Sound Selection” below.
It is possible to set several different receivers
to the same dial number, so a trainer can cause
simultaneous "flushes" from several bird releasers.
(To undo any receiver setting when it is no longer
desired, simply set that receiver to a new dial
number.)
Sound Selection
Each transmitter dial number is associated with a
sound – there are a total of four different sounds.
You can train with the sounds that you prefer by
choosing a particular transmitter dial number
when you set your receiver.
A squawk is associated with dial positions 1-4.
The remaining three stations (5-7) each make a
different tone or combination of tones.
Different sounds at different launch locations can
help the retriever know where to look in a multiple
marking set-up. Some of these sounds are louder
than others, and the double and triple tones might
be the easiest for a dog to hear when the distance to
the launcher is great.
CAUTION: The sound is very loud – never operate
the sound close to a person unless you place
something over the speaker to muffle the sound.
Batteries
The transmitter comes with a disposable 9-volt
battery installed. If the transmitter light flashes
rapidly when a button is pressed, the transmitter
battery is getting low. To replace it, remove the
single screw on the back of the transmitter and
replace with a Duracell or Panasonic 9-volt battery.
CAUTION: Some other brands will not fit correctly.
Do not force a battery into the compartment.
The receiver has a rechargeable NiMH battery pack.
If the receiver light flashes rapidly when the receiver
is turned on, the receiver battery is getting low.
The receiver should be recharged with the included
charger (use only this charger when charging the
receiver). The charging jack is on the front of the
receiver and labeled “CHRG”. Remove the protective
cover from the jack and replace after charging.
The “on” indicator light will glow steadily while
charging is occurring. Always charge batteries at
room temperature.
A full charge requires 14 hours. You can use the
receiver after less than 14 hours of charging but you
should recharge more frequently if you charge for
shorter periods.
If the Pro Control
®
RL has been in storage, it is a
good idea to charge the receiver just before the
training session.
Attaching the Receiver to Your
Training Equipment
.
Attach the Pro Control
®
RL receiver to your training
equipment in accordance with your manufacturer's
directions. (If you use our Nylatch
®
fasteners, see
illustration for installing these in your receiver.)
Be careful not to attach the receiver to a training
device in such a way that either the receiver or its
antenna will be in the path of whatever is launched.
Also, do not attach it in such a way that it will
interfere with the releasing mechanism of the
training device.
If the receiver or its antenna is in the way of
something, try attaching the receiver upside down
or in a different location. Do not operate the
Pro Control
®
RL without the antenna in the receiver.
Please note that the Nylatch
®
fasteners can break if the
mounting holes on your training equipment are
slightly off in size, or if the thickness of the mounting
material is too great. Chance of breakage is higher in
cold weather. Contact our Customer Service
Department if you need information on the correct
dimensions for mounting holes or the other technical
characteristics of the Pro Control
®
RL receiver.
Compatible Training Equipment
Our research indicates that any training device that
can be operated with the Tri-Tronics 150 System can
be operated with the Pro Control
®
RL. If you have
questions about the compatibility of your training
equipment with the Pro Control
®
RL, please contact
the manufacturer of the training device, or our
Customer Service Department at 1-800-456-4343.
Range
The Pro Control
®
RL is designed to have a range of
700 yards in flat, open terrain when the receiver is
attached to a training device that mounts the
receiver at least 20 inches off the ground. Bird
releasers or other devices that place the receiver at
ground level may have reduced range.
Service and Warranty
The Pro Control
®
RL is covered by a two-year
warranty. The warranty does not cover physical
damage or abuse, and is void if the Pro Control
®
RL
has been altered or unauthorized work has been
attempted. If you send your Pro Control
®
RL in for
repair we may replace it with a reconditioned unit.
If you suspect that your Pro Control
®
RL is
malfunctioning, please check the Troubleshooting
Guide. If this does not resolve the problem, please
call our Customer Service Department at
1-800-456-4343.
Troubleshooting Guide
Problem #1. The receiver did not accept a set.
Be sure the receiver has been turned on, and that
you press the transmitter button within
five
seconds of pressing the SET switch. Waiting
longer than five seconds will cause the receiver to
return to normal on mode. Make sure receiver
batteries are charged.
Problem #2. I press the transmitter button
but my training device does not activate.
A. Be sure that the receiver is turned on.
B. Check your transmitter dial and select
the correct number for that receiver. (You
can use the sound button to confirm your
setting and that the receiver is turned on.)
C. Be sure you are using the correct transmitter.
D. Be sure you have plugged your training
device into the receiver. Use the TEST switch
to confirm.
E. Be sure you are pressing the correct
transmitter button for the output jack you
used for the training device.
F. Check that you have set up your training
device correctly, and that any “safety” or
“on” switch on the training device itself is
set to allow activation.
G. Be sure that neither the transmitter nor
receiver batteries have run down.
H. If you are a very long way from the
training device, range could be the problem.
(You can use the sound button to confirm
that the receiver is getting your
transmitter signal.) Maximize your range by
holding the transmitter straight overhead
when you press the button. You can also
improve range by raising the receiver higher
off the ground, and by pointing its
antenna straight up.
I. There may be a malfunction in your training
device itself. If you cannot resolve
the problem, contact its manufacturer.
Problem #3. My training device is plugged
into the receiver, but the TEST light does not
light.
Be sure the receiver is turned on and its batteries are
charged.
The TEST light only lights up while the TEST
switch is pressed.
If it is still not lighting, there may be a failure in the
wiring of your training device. Contact the
manufacturer of the training device if you can't
resolve the problem.
