Motorola TRAVELFENCE50 User Manual
Motorola TRAVELFENCE50 User Manual

Motorola TRAVELFENCE50 User Manual

Wireless fence with remote trainer for home and travel
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User's Guide
WIRELESS FENCE WITH REMOTE TRAINER
FOR HOME AND TRAVEL
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 WITH REMOTE TRAINER FOR HOME AND TRAVEL 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 Pet Collar Unit

    Overview of the Pet Collar Unit Pair Key Charging/Battery low LED Power Key Lights up in blue when charging. Press and hold to turn the unit On. Flashes in red when battery is low. 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 Trainer 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 Push-To-Talk key as pairing, remove collar, etc.
  • Page 6: Symbols On Wireless Fence Unit

    Symbols on the Remote Trainer and Wireless Fence Units RF signal strength of the Remote Trainer 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 Wireless Fence Unit.
  • Page 7 How the Wireless Fence with Remote Trainer for Home and Travel works The system comes with a portable Wireless Fence Unit that establishes an invisible boundary by transmitting radio signals to the Pet Collar Unit. When your dog reaches the boundary zone (about 2 to 3 feet before the “real” boundary), the Pet Collar Unit that is worn on your dog emits a warning beep followed by static correction to get its attention until it backs away from the boundary zone.
  • 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 ..........13 Wireless Fence Unit Power Supply and Charging ........14 Attach the Outdoor Stake to the Wireless Fence Unit ......15 Remove Plastic Tab from the Remote Trainer Unit .........
  • Page 9 7. Training Program ..................31 Training Rules ................... 31 Training Tips ..................... 32 Training - DAY 1 ..................32 Training - DAYS 2 - 4 ................. 35 Training - DAYS 5 - 7 ................. 36 Training - DAYS 8 - 14 ................37 Training - DAYS 14 - 21 ................
  • Page 10: Safety Instructions

    1. Safety Instructions WARNING: As with any electrical device, supervision of your pet’s usage should be exercised until your pet is acclimated to the product. If your pet is prone to chewing, we strongly recommend you keep this and all other electrical devices out of its reach. RISK OF SKIN DAMAGE •...
  • Page 11 • DO NOT USE ON AGGRESSIVE DOGS - This product is not for use on aggressive dogs. If you are not sure if this product is suitable for your dog, please consult a certified trainer or your veterinarian. • This product is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with it. •...
  • 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, attach to a stake for use outdoors or mount it on a wall.
  • Page 13: Wireless Fence Unit Battery Installation

    Wireless Fence Unit Battery Installation 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 And Charging

    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. 4. Close the battery compartment cover and gently tighten the screw in a clockwise direction using a small cross-head or flat end screwdriver. Wireless Fence Unit Power Supply and Charging 1.
  • Page 15: Attach The Outdoor Stake To The Wireless Fence Unit

    Attach 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. Remove Plastic Tab from the Remote Trainer Unit Before powering on the Remote Trainer Unit, remove the plastic tab by pulling it away from the unit as shown above.
  • Page 16: Replace Batteries On The Remote Trainer Unit

    Replace Batteries on the Remote Trainer Unit 2.5.1 The unit uses 2x 1.5V AAA-sized alkaline batteries. Small cross-head or flat end screwdriver. 1. Use a small cross-head or flat end screwdriver to unscrew the battery compartment cover as shown above. 2.
  • Page 17: Attach The Adjustable Strap To The Pet Collar Unit

    Attach the Adjustable Strap to the Pet Collar Unit 1. Set the Pet Collar Unit facing down with the Collar Contacts facing up. 2. With the front side of the buckle facing down, thread the strap through the first slot, moving it towards the second slot. Collar Contacts Slot Slot...
  • 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...
  • Page 19: Trim Away Excess Strap Length

    NOTE The Pet Collar Unit should fit snugly on your dog’s neck so that you can only fit 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.
  • Page 20: Change Collar Contacts On The Pet Collar Unit

    2.10 Change Collar Contacts on the Pet Collar Unit IMPORTANT Power off the Pet Collar Unit before touching the Collar Contacts. Make sure that the Collar Contacts are securely fastened. Do not over tighten. Included with your system are Collar Contacts in three different lengths (short, medium and long) that deliver static correction to your dog.
  • Page 21: Using The Test Light

    4. To ensure that the Collar Contacts are securely fastened, fit the test light over the Collar Contacts and twist clock-wise to tighten them securely as shown below. Twist clockwise to tighten the Collar Contacts securely. 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...
  • Page 22 The Test Light will flash. The higher the level of static correction, the brighter the Test Light flashes. 4. To test if the Wireless Fence Unit is sending static correction to the Pet Collar Unit, hold the Pet Collar Unit with the Test Light Contacts at your dog’s neck level and walk towards the boundary zone.
  • Page 23: Using The Pet Collar Unit

    3. Using the Pet Collar Unit Powering On/Off the Pet Collar Unit To power on, press and hold 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 POWER KEY on the Pet Collar Unit.
  • Page 24: Pairing The Pet Collar Unit With The Remote Trainer Unit

    Pairing the Pet Collar Unit with the Remote Trainer Unit Your system can pair with up to 2 Pet Collar Units. The Remote Trainer 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 Trainer Unit.
  • Page 25: Using The Remote Trainer Unit

    4. Using the Remote Trainer Unit Powering On/Off the Remote Trainer Unit To power on or off, press and hold POWER KEY on the Remote Trainer Unit. Select a Pet Collar Unit (if you have more than 1 Pet Collar Unit) 1.
  • Page 26: 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 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: Setting Up An Invisible Boundary Zone

    6. Setting Up an Invisible Boundary Zone What You’ll Need: 1. Pet Collar Unit 2. Test Light 3. Wireless Fence Unit (see “Turn Fencing Mode On or Off” on page 27). 4. Training Flags Set Boundary Zone Radius on your Wireless Fence Unit 1.
  • Page 29: Place Training Flags

    3. Hold the Pet Collar Unit with the Test Light 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. 4. Slowly walk towards the boundary zone (2 to 3 feet from the “real”...
  • Page 30 1. Hold the Pet Collar Unit with the Test Light 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. 2. Slowly walk towards the boundary zone you have established in “Confirm Boundary Zone”...
  • Page 31: Training Program

    7. Training Program IMPORTANT: Carefully following the entire training program of your new Wireless Fence with Remote Trainer for Home and Travel 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 32: 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 33 Steps: 1. Briskly walk towards the training 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 34 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 training 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 35: 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 Training Flags at the sound of the warning beep from the Pet Collar Unit, and introduce your dog to low levels of static...
  • Page 36: 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 37: 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 38: 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 39: 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 40: Frequently Asked Questions

    10. Frequently Asked Questions Will the Wireless Fence with Remote Trainer for Home and Travel be effective on my dog? • The 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 41 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 42: 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 43: 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 44 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 45 (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 46 (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 47 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 48: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications RF Frequency 2400 - 2485 MHz Modulation Chirp Spread Spectrum (CSS) Operating Temperature -10ºC to 45ºC Wireless Fence Unit 3.6V 2450mAh AA NiMH battery pack Voltage 100-240V (AC voltage, 60Hz) 5.9V DC, 1000mA (Adapter output) Remote Trainer Unit 2x1.5V AAA Alkaline Cells Voltage Collar Unit Voltage...
  • Page 49 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. © 2014 Motorola Mobility LLC. All rights reserved. US_EN Version 18.0 Printed in China...

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