Motorola TRAVELFENCE50ZU User Manual

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WIRELESS FENCE PET TRAINING SYSTEM
Model: TRAVELFENCE50
The features described in this User's Guide are subject to modifications without prior notice.

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  • Page 1 User’s Guide WIRELESS FENCE PET TRAINING SYSTEM Model: TRAVELFENCE50 The features described in this User's Guide are subject to modifications without prior notice.
  • Page 2 Please retain your original dated sales receipt for your records. For warranty service of your Motorola product, you will need to provide a copy of your dated sales receipt to confirm warranty status. Registration is not required for warranty coverage.
  • Page 3 Overview of the Pet Collar Unit Pair Key Charging/Battery low LED Power Key Lights up in blue when charging. Flashes in red when battery is low. Press and hold to turn the unit On. The unit vibrates once and the Speaker indicator LED lights up in green for Delivers tone or voice sent from the...
  • Page 4 Overview of the Wireless Fence Unit and Outdoor Stake Power Key Menu Key Press and hold to power on the unit. Press to access menu options. Press Press and hold to power off the unit. again to exit. When the unit is powered on, short OK Key press to turn fencing mode on or Press to select the desired option...
  • Page 5 Overview of the Remote Control Unit Display (LCD screen) Static Correction Key OK Key Press and hold to send static Press to select the desired option correction to the Pet Collar Unit. and lock the setting. Microphone Menu Key Antenna Press to access menu options, such Talk key as pairing, remove collar, etc.
  • Page 6 Symbols on the Remote Control and Wireless Fence Unit RF signal strength of the Remote Control Unit against the Pet Collar Unit. Displays when you enter Menu mode. Alert indication on Collar 2 (battery low, out of range, etc). Displays when Fencing mode is activated. Battery level on the Remote Control Unit.
  • Page 7 How the Wireless Fence Pet Training System works The Wireless Fence Pet Training System comes with a portable Wireless Fence Unit that establishes an invisible boundary by transmitting radio signals to the Pet Collar Unit up to a distance of 50 yards line of sight. When your dog reaches the boundary zone (about 2 to 3 feet before the “real”...
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1. Safety Instructions .................. 10 2. Getting Started ..................12 Set up the Wireless Fence Unit ..............12 Wireless Fence Unit Battery Installation and Charging ......13 Wireless Fence Unit Power Supply ............14 Connect the Outdoor Stake to the Wireless Fence Unit ......15 Remote Control Unit Battery Installation ..........
  • Page 9 Confirm Boundary Zone ................29 Place Boundary Flags ................30 7. Training Program ..................32 Training Rules ................... 32 Training Tips ..................... 33 Training - DAY 1 ..................33 Training - DAYS 2 - 4 ................. 36 TRAINING - DAYS 5 - 7 ................37 Training - DAYS 8 - 14 ................
  • Page 10: Safety Instructions

    1. Safety Instructions WARNING: Not for use with dogs that pose a risk of injury to people or other animals. If in doubt that this product is right for you, please consult your veterinarian or certified behaviorist. RISK OF SKIN DAMAGE •...
  • Page 11 • Test this product and all its functions so that you are familiar with it prior to actual use. • Only use batteries of the same type. The Remote Control Unit uses 2x 1.5V AAA-sized alkaline batteries and the Wireless Fence Unit uses an AA-sized rechargeable battery pack.
  • Page 12: Getting Started

    2. Getting Started Set up the Wireless Fence Unit The Wireless Fence Unit works as a transmitter that detects the position of your dog and transmits signals to the Pet Collar Unit that is worn on your dog. • You can place the Wireless Fence Unit on a table top, connect it to a stake for use outdoors or mount it on a wall.
  • Page 13: Wireless Fence Unit Battery Installation And Charging

    Wireless Fence Unit Battery Installation and Charging IMPORTANT Installing the rechargeable battery pack and charging it fully before use is recommended. This will allow the unit to operate on battery in the event of a power outage, while traveling, or on a camping trip. The Wireless Fence Unit can be operated using an AA-sized rechargeable battery pack (supplied with the product) as an alternative source of power.
  • Page 14: Wireless Fence Unit Power Supply

    3. Insert the wire tab of the rechargeable battery pack into the contact slot as shown below and fit the battery pack into the compartment. Power connector Black 4. Close the battery compartment cover and gently tighten the screw in a clockwise direction using a small cross-head or flat end screwdriver.
  • Page 15: Connect The Outdoor Stake To The Wireless Fence Unit

    2. Press and hold the POWER KEY to power the Wireless Fence Unit on or off. Connect the Outdoor Stake to the Wireless Fence Unit Fit the outdoor stake here. Turn clockwise 1. Fit the Outdoor Stake to the Wireless Fence Unit and turn clockwise to tighten.
  • Page 16: Attach The Adjustable Strap To The Pet Collar Unit

    2. Fit the batteries into the compartment in the correct polarity. 3. Close the battery compartment cover and gently tighten the screw in a clockwise direction using a small cross-head or flat end screwdriver. 4. Press and hold the POWER KEY to power the Remote Control Unit on or off.
  • Page 17: Charging The Pet Collar Unit

    Charging the Pet Collar Unit 1. Connect the small plug of the power adapter (6V DC / 450mA - supplied with the product) to the Pet Collar Unit and the other end into the electrical outlet. 2. The Power LED will light up in blue to indicate charging. NOTE Only use the supplied power adapter (6V DC / 450mA).
  • Page 18: Fit The Pet Collar Unit On Your Dog's Neck

    3. Put the strap over your dog’s neck, centering the Pet Collar Unit underneath its neck and making sure that the Motorola logo is upright facing you. 4. String the end of the strap through the strap buckle. 5. Pull the end of the strap until the desired level of tightness is reached and push the retainer bar through the nearest strap hole.
  • Page 19: Trim Away Excess Strap Length

    two fingers underneath it. It should not be able to rotate around the neck. If necessary, trim some of your dog’s hair where the Pet Collar Unit makes contact with the skin to allow for consistent performance. Trim Away Excess Strap Length After you are satisfied with the fit of the Pet Collar Unit, you may want to trim away some of the excess nylon strap.
  • Page 20 Wireless Fence Pet Training System. 1. Power off the Pet Collar Unit. 2. Using your fingers or with the help of the test light (supplied with your Wireless Fence Pet Training System), twist the Collar Contacts counter- clockwise to loosen and remove them. Fit the test light over Collar Contacts the Collar Contact...
  • Page 21: Using The Test Light

    2.11 Using the Test Light IMPORTANT If your dog does not appear to feel the lowest level of static correction, check for proper collar fit and that there is good skin contact where the Collar Contacts touch the neck area of your dog, before increasing to higher levels. You can use the Test Light that is supplied with your Wireless Fence Pet Training System to test if the Wireless Fence Unit or the Remote Control Unit is sending static correction to the Pet Collar Unit.
  • Page 22: Using The Pet Collar Unit

    3. Using the Pet Collar Unit Powering On/Off the Pet Collar Unit To power on, press and hold the POWER KEY on the Pet Collar Unit. The unit vibrates once and the Power LED lights up in green for 3 seconds. To power off, press and hold the POWER KEY on the Pet Collar Unit.
  • Page 23: Pairing The Pet Collar Unit With The Remote Control Unit

    Pairing the Pet Collar Unit with the Remote Control Unit Your Wireless Fence Pet Training System can pair with up to 2 Pet Collar Units. The Remote Control Unit and Pet Collar Unit provided are already paired. They will communicate with each other once they are powered on. You do not need to pair them again unless the Pet Collar Unit loses its link with the Remote Control Unit.
  • Page 24: Using The Remote Control Unit

    4. Using the Remote Control Unit Powering On/Off the Remote Control Unit To power on or off, press and hold the POWER KEY on the Remote Control Unit. Select a Pet Collar Unit (if you have more than 1 Pet Collar Unit) 1.
  • Page 25: When To Increase Level Of Static Correction

    4. When you see that your dog is feeling the static correction, this is your dog’s TRAINING LEVEL. When to Increase Level of Static Correction When you are trying to change your dog’s behavior around a heavy distraction where your dog is too excited to feel the TRAINING LEVEL described above, you will need to increase the correction level 2 or 3 levels higher than the TRAINING LEVEL.
  • Page 26: Walkie-Talkie Function

    Walkie-Talkie Function On the side of your Remote Control Unit is a Walkie-Talkie key. You can press and hold down on the right-hand side of the Remote Control Unit to convey commands, praises or verbal reprimands to your dog through the Pet Collar Unit.
  • Page 27: Using The Wireless Fence Unit

    5. Using the Wireless Fence Unit Powering On/Off the Wireless Fence Unit To power on or off, press and hold POWER KEY on the Wireless Fence Unit. Select a Pet Collar Unit (if you have more than 1 Pet Collar Unit) 1.
  • Page 28: Pairing The Pet Collar Unit With The Wireless Fence Unit

    Pairing the Pet Collar Unit with the Wireless Fence Unit Your Wireless Fence Pet Training System can pair with up to 2 Pet Collar Units. The Wireless Fence Unit and Pet Collar Unit provided are already paired. They will communicate with each other once they are powered on. You do not need to pair them again unless the Pet Collar Unit loses its link with the Wireless Fence Unit.
  • Page 29: Setting Up An Invisible Boundary Zone

    3. Hold the Pet Collar Unit with the Test Light Contacts at your dog’s neck level. The Motorola logo should be facing away from the Wireless Fence Unit and the Collar Contacts should be facing upwards. Setting Up an Invisible Boundary Zone...
  • Page 30: Place Boundary Flags

    4. Slowly walk towards the boundary zone (2 to 3 feet from the “real” boundary line) you wish to establish. 5. If the Pet Collar Unit starts to emit a warning beep and the Test Light flashes before you reach the boundary zone, it means that the transmission range is too low.
  • Page 31 The Motorola logo should be facing away from the Wireless Fence Unit and the Collar Contacts should be facing upwards. 2. Slowly walk towards the boundary zone you have established in “Confirm Boundary Zone” on page 29. 3. Place the Boundary Flag in the position where the Pet Collar Unit emits a warning beep and the Test Light Flashes.
  • Page 32: Training Program

    7. Training Program IMPORTANT: Carefully following the entire training program of your new Wireless Fence Pet Training System is required to successfully contain your dog. The purpose of this training program is to teach your dog how to react to the system’s warning beep prior to any static correction.
  • Page 33: Training Tips

    • For best results, regardless of how quickly your dog is learning and respecting its new boundary, complete each phase of the training process. Training Tips • Do not punish your dog if it goes outside the boundary. The purpose of the training is to teach your dog that it is rewarding for it to stay inside the boundary and good things happen whenever it is inside the boundary.
  • Page 34 Steps: 1. Briskly walk towards the boundary flags. Your dog is more likely to be leading the way. 2. The warning beep from the Pet Collar Unit will indicate that your dog has entered the boundary zone. Training Program...
  • Page 35 3. Immediately turn away and jog several feet back inside the boundary with your dog in tow. By doing this, you are conditioning your dog to move away from the boundary flags. 4. PRAISE your dog enthusiastically and provide a food treat. The key is to teach your dog how rewarding it is to stop before the boundary zone.
  • Page 36: Training - Days 2 - 4

    Training - DAYS 2 - 4 IMPORTANT: Never leave the Pet Collar Unit on your dog for more than 12 hours. Never attach a leash or other restraint to the Pet Collar Unit – use a separate collar for leash and tags. Goal: Teach your dog to retreat from the boundary flags at the sound of the warning beep from the Pet Collar Unit, and introduce your dog to low levels of static...
  • Page 37: Training - Days 5 - 7

    TRAINING - DAYS 5 - 7 IMPORTANT: Never leave the Pet Collar Unit on your dog for more than 12 hours. Never attach a leash or other restraint to the Pet Collar Unit – use a separate collar for leash and tags. Goal: Introduce tempting distractions and provide a level of static correction that is high enough so that your dog understands that there are more serious...
  • Page 38: Training - Days 8 - 14

    3. If your dog crosses the boundary, let your dog feel the level of static correction you have set and immediately retreat inside the boundary as before. 4. Repeat the distractions and approaches to the boundary for 10 – 15 minutes.
  • Page 39: Disposal Of The Device (Environment)

    8. Disposal of the Device (Environment) At the end of the product lifecycle, you should not dispose of this product with normal household waste. Take this product to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. The symbol on the product, user's guide and/or box indicates this.
  • Page 40: Cleaning And Care

    9. Cleaning and Care IMPORTANT Power off the Pet Collar Unit before touching the Collar Contacts. Cleaning and care • Check Collar Contacts for tightness weekly. • Clean Collar Contacts with alcohol weekly. • Check your dog’s neck area for irritation and wash neck weekly. •...
  • Page 41: Frequently Asked Questions

    10. Frequently Asked Questions Will the Wireless Fence Pet Training System be effective on my dog? • The Wireless Fence Pet Training System is designed to be a convenient and effective training device on all healthy breeds and sizes. However, it should not be used on aggressive dogs.
  • Page 42 How long can I continue to deliver static correction to my dog? • The maximum duration is 60 seconds. You can press the STATIC CORRECTION KEY again after the time-out duration. What happens when there is a power failure or when there is no power supply? •...
  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    11. Troubleshooting When your dog does not seem to respond to the Static Correction • Make sure that the Pet Collar Unit is properly fitted on your dog. Loosely fitted collar will affect performance. For proper fit, the collar should be snug, yet loose enough to allow two fingers to fit between the strap and dog's neck.
  • Page 44: General Information

    US and Canada 1-888-331-3383 Email: support@motorolamonitors.com Consumer Products and Accessories Limited Warranty Thank you for purchasing this Motorola branded product manufactured under license by Binatone Electronics International LTD (“BINATONE”). What Does this Warranty Cover? Subject to the exclusions contained below, BINATONE warrants that this Motorola branded product (“Product”) or certified accessory (“Accessory”)
  • Page 45 PROVIDED UNDER THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER, AND IS PROVIDED IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. IN NO EVENT SHALL MOTOROLA OR BINATONE BE LIABLE, WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING...
  • Page 46 (c) use of the Products or Accessories for commercial purposes or subjecting the Product or Accessory to abnormal usage or conditions; or (d) other acts which are not the fault of MOTOROLA or BINATONE, are excluded from coverage.
  • Page 47 (b) broken seals or that show evidence of tampering; (c) mismatched board serial numbers; or (d) nonconforming or non-Motorola branded housings, or parts, are excluded from coverage. Communication Services. Defects, damages, or the failure of Products or Accessories due to any communication service or signal you may subscribe to or use with the Products or Accessories is excluded from coverage.
  • Page 48 FCC, ACTA and Industry Canada (IC) regulations WARNING Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules.
  • Page 49 Technical Specifications RF Frequency 2,400 - 2,485 MHz 2,441MHz Modulation Chirp Spead Specturm (CSS) Operating Temperature -20ºC to 45ºC Wireless Fence Unit 3.6V 2450mAh AA NiMH battery pack Voltage 110-240V (AC voltage, 60Hz) 6V DC, 1A (Adapter output) Remote Control Unit 2x1.5V AAA Alkaline Cells Voltage Collar Unit Voltage...
  • Page 50 Manufactured, distributed or sold by Binatone Electronics International LTD., official licensee for this product. MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo, are trademarks or registered trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC. and are used under license. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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