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SportDOG TEK 1.0 GPS Tracking Operating Manual

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GPS TRACKING
OPERATING GUIDE
PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE GUIDE BEFORE BEGINNING
400-1360 TEK 1.0L Manual.indd 1
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  • Page 1 GPS TRACKING OPERATING GUIDE PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE GUIDE BEFORE BEGINNING 400-1360 TEK 1.0L Manual.indd 1 4/6/11 10:08 AM...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Explanation of Attention Words and Symbols used in this guide This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 3 • Do not leave the device exposed to a heat source or in a high-temperature location, such as in the sun in an unattended vehicle. To prevent damage, remove the device from the vehicle or store it out of direct sunlight, such as in the glove box. sportdog.com/tEK 400-1360 TEK 1.0L Manual.indd 3 4/6/11 10:08 AM...
  • Page 4 To get the most protection out of your warranty, please register your product within 90 days at www.sportdog.com. By registering, and keeping your receipt you will enjoy the product’s full warranty and should you ever need to call the Customer Care Center, we will be able to help you faster.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    FREQUENTlY ASKED QUESTIONS ............................40 TROUBlESHOOTING ................................42 TERMS OF USE AND lIMITATION OF lIABIlITY ......................43 FCC COMPlIANCE ..................................44 BATTERY DISPOSAl ................................45 INDEx ......................................46 ADD-A-DOG ..................................... 48 ® sportdog.com/tEK 400-1360 TEK 1.0L Manual.indd 5 4/6/11 10:08 AM...

  • Page 6: Components

    COMPONENTS 1-800-732-0144 1-800-732-0144 400-1360 TEK 1.0L Manual.indd 6 4/6/11 10:08 AM...

  • Page 7: How The System Works

    HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS The SportDOG Brand Series Location System has been proven safe, comfortable and ® ™ effective for all dogs over 8 pounds. Consistent, correct use of this product allows you to track your dog from up to 7 miles. The Handheld Device receives your location from its built-in GPS antenna and receives location updates from the antenna mounted on the GPS Collar to track the location of your dog.

  • Page 8: Key Definitions

    KEY DEFINITIONS HANDHElD DEvICE: Receives and displays HANDHELD DEvICE ANTENNA location updates from the GPS Collar. It is waterproof and can be submerged in water to a GPS ANTENNA depth of 5 feet. ON/OFF BUTTON: Pressing and releasing this ON/OFF BUTTON STIM button turns the Handheld Device on and off, and BUTTON 1...
  • Page 9 GPS COLLAR GPS CHARGING JACK: For connecting the GPS Collar to the charger. INDICATOR LIGHT *Per NEMA 6P and IP67 standards. sportdog.com/tEK sportdog.com/tEK 400-1360 TEK 1.0L Manual.indd 9 4/6/11 10:08 AM...

  • Page 10: Icon Definitions

    ERAL TRACKING Dog Direction Indicator ENERAL TRACKIN ERAL TRACKING ICON DEFINITIONS ERAL TRACKING ENERAL TRACKIN The following icons are used throughout the TEK SERIES Location software interface. ™ 9:40 AM ERAL TRACKING Time ENERAL TRACKIN Dog Direction Indicator Communication Lost 9:40 AM 9:40 AM ICON...
  • Page 11 Battery Gauge on Collar Scale Indicator 100 YDS Battery Gauge on Collar Rising Stim Battery Gauge on Collar Momentary Stim Battery Gauge on Collar sportdog.com/tEK sportdog.com/tEK Battery Gauge on Collar Programmable 1 400-1360 TEK 1.0L Manual.indd 11 4/6/11 10:08 AM Programmable 2...

  • Page 12: Main Menu

    MAIN MENU When you power on the Handheld Device or press the BACK button, the main menu displays. The main menu provides the following options: DOG TRACKING: views the location of your dogs and way points in relation to you (Page 24). DOG lIST: Suspend or resume tracking of a particular dog, and set the order of the dogs (Page 25).

  • Page 13: Operating The Tek Series

    Using li-Ion technology, the Handheld Device only requires a 2 hour charge. It is not harmful to let the unit charge more than 2 hours. sportdog.com/tEK sportdog.com/tEK 400-1360 TEK 1.0L Manual.indd 13 4/6/11 10:08 AM...
  • Page 14 TO TURN THE HANDHElD DEvICE ON: On the top of the unit, firmly press and release the On/Off button. The start-up screen will display. TO TURN THE HANDHElD DEvICE OFF: Firmly press and hold the On/Off button until the display goes black. TO ADJUST THE DISPlAY bRIGHTNESS: The Handheld Device comes with brightness controls to allow you to adjust the backlight level for the optimum readability in the...

  • Page 15: To Calibrate The Compass

    Selection Pad to continue. 4. At the prompt “DO YOU WANT TO SAvE THE NEW CALIBRATION DATA?” press the arrow keys to select YES. 5. Press BACK to return to the main menu. sportdog.com/tEK sportdog.com/tEK 400-1360 TEK 1.0L Manual.indd 15 4/6/11 10:08 AM...
  • Page 16 TO SET THE MAGNETIC DEClINATION ANGlE: Magnetic declination is the angle between magnetic north (the direction the north end of a compass needle points) and true north. The declination is positive when the magnetic north is east of true north and negative when the magnetic north is west of true north. To find your exact declination angle go to: www.ngdc.noaa.gov/geomagmodels/Declination.jsp.

  • Page 17: Prepare The Gps Collar

    Press and hold the GPS On/Off button when the GPS Indicator Light comes on solid red and the GPS Collar beeps for 2 seconds. To extend the battery life between charging cycles, turn off the GPS Collar when it is not in use. sportdog.com/tEK sportdog.com/tEK 400-1360 TEK 1.0L Manual.indd 17...
  • Page 18 GPS INDICATOR lIGHT OPERATIONAl lIGHT lIGHT FUNCTION BATTERY SPEAKER FUNCTION MODE COlOR STATUS Unit is turned on via Green Light is solid in color Beeps 1 to 5 times indicating On/Off button during beep sequence which channel the collar is on Unit is turned off via Light is solid in color Beeps continuously for 2...
  • Page 19 • When storing the device for an extended time, store within the following temperature range: from 32°F to 77°F (from 0° to 25°C). • Separate collection of spent batteries is required in many regions; check the regulations in your area before discarding spent batteries. sportdog.com/tEK sportdog.com/tEK 400-1360 TEK 1.0L Manual.indd 19 4/6/11 10:09 AM...

  • Page 20: Pair Collars To The Handheld Device

    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.

  • Page 21: Fit The Gps Collar

    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. sportdog.com/tEK sportdog.com/tEK 400-1360 TEK 1.0L Manual.indd 21 4/6/11 10:09 AM...

  • Page 22: Add Your Dog

    Brightness STEP :: 05 Battery Gauge ADD YOUR DOG The TEK SERIES Location System allows you to track up to 12 dogs with the purchase of ™ Up / Down Indicators additional GPS Collars. After the GPS Collar has been paired to the Handheld Device, you must add the dogs to the system.

  • Page 23: Acquire Gps Satellite Signals

    3 seconds when it has a GPS lock. Compass Dog Direction Indicator Dog Direction Indicator Communication Lost Dog On Point / Treed Scale Indicator 100 YDS Battery Gauge on Collar Rising Stim Momentary Stim sportdog.com/tEK sportdog.com/tEK Programmable 1 400-1360 TEK 1.0L Manual.indd 23 4/6/11 10:09 AM...

  • Page 24: Track Your Dog

    TRACK YOUR DOG The DOG TRACKING screen allows you to view your location and track the location of your dog(s). TO USE TRACKING MODE: NOTE: You must have a clear view of the sky in order for the GPS to acquire a signal. The “Waiting for Lock”...
  • Page 25 4. When the dog is in the desired order, press the right arrow key. 5. Repeat for each dog until they are in the desired order. Dogs will now appear in this order on tracking screen. sportdog.com/tEK sportdog.com/tEK 400-1360 TEK 1.0L Manual.indd 25...

  • Page 26: View Dog Status

    vIEW DOG STATUS The STATUS screen allows you to view the status of the GPS Collar for each dog, the ID for your Handheld Device and a list of dogs being tracked. For each dog, you can view its ID, GPS battery status, GPS lock status, update rate, and the time since its last update.

  • Page 27: Navigate With The Compass And Gps Tools

    1. From the main menu, select WAY POINTS > MARK NEW POINT. A text entry field appears. 2. Use the arrow keys to enter a name for the new way point. 3. Select when finished. Text Enter RAINING sportdog.com/tEK sportdog.com/tEK 400-1360 TEK 1.0L Manual.indd 27 4/6/11 10:09 AM Continuous Stimulation Rising Stim...
  • Page 28 More / Select TO RENAME A WAY POINT: 1. From the main menu, select WAY POINT > way point name where way point name is a previously Back 100 YDS marked way point. 2. Select RENAME. A text entry screen displays. 3.
  • Page 29 1. From the main menu, select WAY POINT > way point name where way point name is a previously marked way point. 2. Select GO TO. The compass screen displays with the bearing and distance to the selected way point. sportdog.com/tEK sportdog.com/tEK 400-1360 TEK 1.0L Manual.indd 29...

  • Page 30: Settings Menu

    SETTINGS MENU The SETTINGS screen allows you to customize the operation of the Handheld Device. TO OPEN THE SETTINGS MENU: From the main menu, select SETTINGS. The settings screen displays the following options. • GENERAL: Includes tracking modes, stimulation settings (for optional E-Collar module), action, name, and magnetic declination.

  • Page 31: Battery Gauge

    3. Press the arrow keys on the Menu Navigation Pad to enter a new name, if desired. Continuous Stimulation Rising Stim 4. When finished, select Text Enter TRAINING Vibration Momentar sportdog.com/tEK sportdog.com/tEK Continuous Stimulation Tone Programm 400-1360 TEK 1.0L Manual.indd 31 4/6/11 10:09 AM...

  • Page 32: Change Communication Settings

    CHANGE COMMUNICATION SETTINGS The COMMUNICATION screen allows you to set the User ID, GPS channel, and E-Collar channel (optional). The User ID is a unique identifier used by the Handheld Device and shared with the GPS Collar. The GPS-channel is the radio channel used for communication between the GPS Collar and the Handheld Device, while the E-Collar channel is the radio channel used for communication between the optional E-Collar module and the Handheld Device.

  • Page 33: Change My Collars Settings

    See STEP 3 for details on pairing mode. 6. On the Handheld Device, select PAIR COllAR to allow the GPS Collar to connect to the Handheld Device. This collar is now ready to be put on a dog. sportdog.com/tEK sportdog.com/tEK 400-1360 TEK 1.0L Manual.indd 33...

  • Page 34: Change My Dogs Settings

    GENERAL TO SHARE COllARS: You can track dogs associated with another Handheld Device. This is helpful if you and another person are working with multiple dogs. 9:40 AM Time 1. On the main menu, select SETTINGS > MY COllARS > color > SHARE COllAR where the color selected is what you want to use for the collar to be tracked.
  • Page 35 My Dog 2. Press the arrow keys to select DElETE and press the right arrow key. 3. A warning message displays. Select YES, if desired, to confirm. sportdog.com/tEK sportdog.com/tEK 400-1360 TEK 1.0L Manual.indd 35 4/6/11 10:09 AM...

  • Page 36: Change Unit Settings

    CHANGE UNIT SETTINGS The UNITS screen allows you to change distance units and time modes. TO CHANGE DISTANCE UNITS: 1. From the main menu, select SETTINGS > UNITS > DISTANCE. 2. Press the right arrow on the Menu Navigation Pad to select YARDS or METERS. Distances will be displayed in the selected format.

  • Page 37: Change Display Settings

    START, All. NONE will hide all way points on the tracking screen. START will only display start points. ALL will display all way points within range. The default is START. 3. Press BACK to return to the main menu. sportdog.com/tEK sportdog.com/tEK 400-1360 TEK 1.0L Manual.indd 37...

  • Page 38: Use Vehicle Mode

    USE vEHIClE MODE Using your TEK Series Location System while operating a motor vehicle can ™ be distracting. Always pay full attention to operating your vehicle. Using vehicle mode disables the internal compass and allows your Handheld Device to rely on GPS for heading and bearing information.

  • Page 39: Reset Handheld Device

    2. At the prompt, “ARE YOU SURE YOU WANT TO CONTINUE?” select YES. The handheld will reset to its default configuration and power off. AbOUT From the ABOUT screen you can view your Handheld Device’s name, ID number and software/hardware revision. sportdog.com/tEK sportdog.com/tEK 400-1360 TEK 1.0L Manual.indd 39 4/6/11 10:09 AM...

  • Page 40: Frequently Asked Questions

    FREQUENTlY ASKED QUESTIONS How old does a dog have to be before using The collar may be too large for dogs under 8 the TEK SERIES location System? ™ pounds. Is the GPS Collar waterproof? Yes. It is waterproof and can be submerged in water to a depth of 25 feet.
  • Page 41 No. Maps cannot be added to your TEK Series ™ System? Location System. Can I program my TEK Series location System Other SportDog Brand systems can be used to work with my other SportDog Brand ® in conjunction with your TEK Series Location systems? System, but are not compatible.

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    TROUblESHOOTING The answers to these questions should help you solve any problem you have with this system. If they do not, please contact the Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-0144 or visit our website at www.sportdog.com. PROBLEM SOLUTION My Handheld Device does not turn on.

  • Page 43: Terms Of Use And Limitation Of Liability

    Product. Buyer assumes all risks and liability from the use of this Product. 5. MODIFICATION OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS Radio Systems Corporation reserves the right to change the terms, conditions and notices under which this Product is offered. sportdog.com/tEK sportdog.com/tEK 400-1360 TEK 1.0L Manual.indd 43 4/6/11 10:09 AM...

  • Page 44: Fcc Compliance

    This equipment utilizes the MURS band to provide data communication between the Handheld Device and GPS Collar. The unlicensed use of the MURS band is authorized under part 95 Subpart J of the FCC rules. To insure continued compliance with FCC limits, SportDOG Brand recommends ®...

  • Page 45: Battery Disposal

    Separate collection of spent batteries is required in many regions; check the regulations in your area before discarding spent batteries. This product is protected by the following patents: U.S. Patent Numbers: 7,647,545; D615,438 and other patents pending. sportdog.com/tEK 400-1360 TEK 1.0L Manual.indd 45 4/6/11 10:09 AM...

  • Page 46: Index

    Delete A Dog, 35 INDEX adjust display brightness, 14 Display adjust map scale, 24 brightness, 14 calibrate the compass, 15 About Batteries, 19 dim timer, 37 change a dog’s name, 35 Action Alerts, 31 way point options, 37 charge the GPS Collar, 17 Add A Collar, 33 Display Brightness, 14 charge the Handheld...
  • Page 47 28 map scale, 24 pair collar, 20 power off timer, 37 reset, 39 share a collar, 34 time, 36 time mode, 36 tracking mode, 30 unit settings, 36 sportdog.com/tEK 400-1360 TEK 1.0L Manual.indd 47 4/6/11 10:09 AM...

  • Page 48: Add-A-Dog

    E-COLLAR FOR TEK 1.0LT TEK-L ORIGINAL COLLAR FOR TEK 1.0LT ORIGINAL COLLAR FOR TEK 1.0L ADD-A-DOG ® SPORTDOG.COM ©2011 RADIO SYSTEMS CORPORATION • 10427 Electric Avenue • Knoxville, TN 37932 • 1-800-732-0144 ® 400-1360 400-1360 TEK 1.0L Manual.indd 48 4/6/11 10:09 AM...

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