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PATHFINDER2
PT20U, PR20U
EXPLORE MORE - ADVANCED GPS TRACKING & TRAINING
Owner's Manual
Please read this manual thoroughly
before operating the Dogtra PATHFINDER2.
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  • Page 1 PATHFINDER2 PT20U, PR20U EXPLORE MORE - ADVANCED GPS TRACKING & TRAINING Owner's Manual Please read this manual thoroughly before operating the Dogtra PATHFINDER2.
  • Page 2 Fit and Wear Dogtra products contain electrical and magnetic components that emit low Proper fit and wear of your Dogtra product is important for the comfort of level electromagnetic waves and radio frequencies. These electromagnetic your dog as well as the functioning of your product. Dogtra receivers should...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    LED INDICATOR ....................GETTING STARTED DOWNLOADING THE PATHFINDER2 APP ..........ONLINE WEB MANUAL ................. PAIRING YOUR DEVICE ................. KEY FEATURES OF PATHFINDER2 APP ............ OTHER FEATURES & DETAILS ................DEVICE INFORMATION RECEIVER FITTING ..................FINDING THE RIGHT STIMULATION ............MAXIMIZING THE DISTANCE ................

  • Page 4: Package Contents

    Test Light * Contact Point Non-Stimulation Extension Washer/ Contacts * Adjustment Tool * Tracking Only Mode* Pager Vibration* * Not included with PATHFINDER2 TRX * Not included with PATHFINDER2 TRX For PATHFINDER2 TRX Only UKC, AKC, and PKC Events Approved...

  • Page 5: Overview

    Antenna MURS Band Antenna GPS Antenna Mic. Sensor Antenna Casing Power/Connect Phone Button Connect GPS Receiver Button Power Button Function Button Collar Strap Battery Charging LED Locate light Receptacle & Rubber Plug PATHFINDER2 PATHFINDER2 GPS Connector (PT20U) GPS Receiver (PR20U)

  • Page 6: Understanding Your Training System

    1 long beep emits. • Use this button to pair a smartphone. Find out more on page 14. The PATHFINDER2 TRX does not have CONNECT GPS RECEIVER BUTTON contact points and does not come with stimulation, vibration, or tone.

  • Page 7: Led Indicator

    3) Download the app on your device. Orange: 10-49% Red: 0-9% PATHFINDER2 Note: Make sure to download the Dogtra PATHFINDER2 app as the previous app version is not compatible. The app is currently compatible with: GPS Receiver (PR20U) 1) Bluetooth 5.0 and above. Check the version with the phone manufacturer.

  • Page 8: Pairing Your Device

    3. PAIRING YOUR DEVICE Your phone should show a connection completion screen and the green The PATHFINDER2 GPS connector connects a smartphone and receiver. LED will blink slowly on your GPS These devices need to be paired for the system to work properly.

  • Page 9: Key Features Of Pathfinder2 App

    4. KEY FEATURES OF PATHFINDER2 APP 1) Map Features 4-1. MAP Zoom • Zoom in once: double tap the map with one finger. • Zoom out once: single tap the map with two fingers. Create Marker • Use two fingers to pinch screen to zoom in and stretch the screen to zoom out.
  • Page 10 4-2. TOOLS TAB Icon Description No GPS: Receiver cannot connect to GPS and cannot send location. No RF: Devices are far apart. Move the GPS connector to a higher area to receive signal. Recharge Battery: Less than 20% battery life remains. Share: Appears when another user’s devices are shared.
  • Page 11 Notes: The E-Collar tab is disabled when the Tracking Only Mode is turned on in the Settings menu. Dogs are not displayed when hidden or offline. The PATHFINDER2 TRX receivers and shared receivers will not show on List view.
  • Page 12 4-5. FENCE TAB 2) Geo-Fence (Notification Only) The PATHFINDER2 offers three types of fences for you to either receive a - Create Geo-Fences for specific areas to get alerts notification of your dog crossing boundaries or to auto-correct your dog.
  • Page 13 Geo-Fence Settings About the E-Fence - You can create an alarm for both exiting and entering the Geo-Fence. - You can select different alarm types. OUT: When moving out of the boundaries, the e-collar emits Constant correction for 5 seconds. NEAR: The receiver emits a Pager vibration for 5 seconds when within 5 yards of the Outer Fence or Inner Fence.
  • Page 14 - ON/OFF: the E-Fence can be turned on/ off by toggling the button. When turned on, the E-Fence Outer Fence shows up and a blue light on the receiver turns on. : E-Fence On Mark - Status: Current receiver status of IN, NEAR, or OUT.
  • Page 15 Syncing E-Fence Boundary to the Receiver 4-6. MENU In order to operate the E-Fence, the receiver must Bluetooth Connection: be synced. View the smartphone and GPS connector 1) Turn the receiver on near the smartphone. Bluetooth connection. If the devices are 2) Press the Sync E-Fence Boundary button.
  • Page 16 4-7. ACTIVITY MODE 4-8. DEVICE ALERTS Activity mode: select the hunting - Select the device’s alarms based on your specific needs. type for your activity mode to change - You can set each device’s alarms by going to: Menu Device List the settings to receive device status Select Device Alarm Setting.

  • Page 17: Other Features & Details

    8 hours of use. Check for skin irritation each time you use the unit. Use the QR code to check out the full version of the PATHFINDER2 manual and more. Go to www.DogtraPATHFINDER.com to see all...

  • Page 18: Finding The Right Stimulation

    3. MAXIMIZING THE DISTANCE • The PATHFINDER2 has a 9-mile line of sight range. • Open the PATHFINDER2 app to the E-Collar tab and select your dog and • To get the greatest range, hold the GPS connector away from your body and stimulation level.

  • Page 19: Product Maintenance

    2. CHANGING THE CONTACT POINT LENGTH PRODUCT MAINTENANCE The Dogtra PATHFINDER2 comes with 5/8” contact points that can be extended 1. CHARGING THE PATHFINDER2 to 3/4” for dogs with longer coats. To increase the length: 1) Use the included adjustment tool side marked 5/8” to unscrew the contact points counter-clockwise.

  • Page 20: Using The Test Light

    • Do not keep the unit exposed to extreme climates. 4) The test light will glow brighter at • Dogtra may include updates and improvements to the PATHFINDER2 app higher levels of stimulation and which can be downloaded through the App Store and Google Play.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting Guide

    This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating 3. The PATHFINDER2 has no range or the stimulation is weaker when my dog is farther away. instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not - Keep objects away from touching the GPS connector's antenna as the range be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
  • Page 22 Original Warranty or Extended workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase (“Original Warranty. Dogtra, at its sole discretion and at any time, reserves the right to Warranty”). As a special promotion, Dogtra further warrants that your Dogtra modify the Original and/or Extended Warranties.
  • Page 23 Upon approval of your warranty work, Dogtra will repair or replace (at Dogtra’s election) your product without charge for labor or parts. You are responsible for shipping, including cost, of your product to Dogtra for warranty service. Dogtra will handle shipping, including cost, of the repaired or replaced product back to customers in the USA.

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