PetFinder LT-904 User Manual
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1. PetFinder LT 904 User Manual 1 INTRODUCTION The new PetFinder LT 904 is much like the original Petrek LT 902 which was the first generation of our small RF based trackers with a silicone case allowing you to attach onto most small collars with ease With two proximity alarm distance settings to choose from you are able to set the alerting distance at either 40 metres or 80 metres When the pet wanders up to the selected distance alert setting the owner will get a warning alarm alerting them to check for their pet s location If in the unfortunate case of losing sight of your pet the remote base unit can track your pet down to a range of up to 100 metres by showing the strongest transmitter signal as you walk and search areas you feel your pet might have wandered to Note In a direct line of sight the tracker may work up to 200m but we have tested in most New Zealand Australia situations with varying surroundings which showed us 100m is the maximum reliable tracking range the PetFinder LT 904 gets up to Product Description Remote Base Unit Front gt 000 Buzzer Top cover FindMe button Power switch Tag Unit Top cover Power Switch Hold button over 3 seconds to turn ON OFF Specifications Function Communication Standard Search Range Alarm Distance Remote Base unit Tag unit Battery Type Battery Life Time with Standby Beep Sound at 10cm 3 9inch Weight Dimension L W H Working Environment2. Package Contents Model Name Remote base unit Tag Unit Batteries Velcro strap Hook Silicon Sleeve User manual PetFinder LT 904 CR2032x2 Sets Bottom cover LY LED Battery cover Ring Attachment Back Hanging hole for strap Buzzer Bottom cover Search amp Alarm Digital 2 4 GHz RF Frequency range 2 40 2 48MHz 0 100m Distance will vary depending on terrain and other factors Near 40 10m Far 80 10m Remote base unit LT 904A Tag unit LT 904B CR2032x1 CR2032x1 30 days 8 hrs 90 days 8 hrs 90db 3 db 80db 3 db 9 5g 0 340z 4 2g 0 150z 2 42x1 42x0 46inch 1 5x1x0 42inch Temperature 5 gt C 40 C humidity 20 80 How to apply wear the Remote Base unit and Tag units Remote Base Unit Tag Unit 1 set 1 set 1 set 1 set 1 set 1 set Page 1 PetFinder LT 904 User Manual 2 GETTING STARTED Out of range Alert This section shows how to quickly setup and trigger an alert condition when the Remote base unit steps away from the Tag unit 1 Install the battery to Remote Base unit and Tag unit Remote base unit a Open the battery cover by applying pressure with your thumb on the cover Figure 1 and sliding it backwards until it clicks open then lift off the cover b Insert the battery with the sign on the battery facing up Figure 2 Then replace the battery cover by sliding it up into compartment opening Tag Unit a Remove the top cov
3. Tag units blink dimly at regular intervals indicating an active link between Remote base and Tag units this is referred to as Standby Mode 2 When the Remote base loses the signal to a Tag unit i e out of range the Remote base will beep for 10 seconds and the Tag will beep for 15 seconds If the Remote base unit and the Tag unit are not reunited both units go into Sleep Mode after 10 and 15 seconds respectively However the Remote base unit will intermittently beep until the link is re established with the Tag unit 3 When the Tag unit is once again reunited with the Remote base unit press the Search button on the Remote base unit Remote base unit will enter Search mode Press the Remote base unit button a second time to re establish the link Setting Safe Range distances for the Tag unit You can set the safe range distances for the Tag unit to Near 40 10 metres or Far 80 10 metres the factory setting is 40 metres 1 Press and hold the Search Setting button on the Remote base unit notice how the LED changes from Red to Green Red represents Near and Green Far 2 When the LED shows the color i e distance you want to set simply release the button to set the option Note that when you are in Standby mode the Remote base unit LED will blink the color of the safe distance that you set Page 2 PetFinder LT 904 User Manual ing for a misplaced Tag Unit When a tagged item is misplaced you can
4. national or regional recycling regulations contact local authorities for more information Warning Do not expose the batteries to fire or heat this may result in danger from explosions Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and improved to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This FCC Certifications equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy if installed and used not in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determinedly turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures E Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna C 4 FE X LD W Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver C E Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected W Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device ma
5. use the Remote base unit to search for it if it is within a 300 ft 100 m line of sight radius Try this first in an open area e g large room or in your yard Press once 1 Take the Remote base unit and stand apart from the Tag unit about 15 20 ft On the Base unit press the Search button once The Remote Base unit will begin to chiro and the Tag unit will begin to beep 2 Before searching you must first calibrate the Base tothe current terrain and environment Hold the Remote Base unit in front of you at chest level and scan the area slowly in a circular direction from right to left for 360 a and again from left to right b one 360 turn in 3 4 seconds Note You don t have to scan a full 360 you can use a narrower search angle e g 180 Calibrate Note If the Direction Indicator illuminates green on the Base unit during this calibration process it does not yet indicate the Tag unit s direction 3 Next begin the search by slowly scanning a third time from right to left c The Direction Indicator on the Remote base unit will illuminate green when it establishes the direction of the tagged item location 4 Move in the direction of the Tag unit As you approach the Tag unit the frequency of the chirping and blinking LED on the Remote base unit will increase 5 If the Tag unit is hidden e g in a pocket you can MUTE the Remote Base unit by holding down the button on the Remot
6. e Base unit allowing you to follow the audible Tag beep to pin point the Tag unit s location Additional Search Function Information 1 In an enclosed room the green direction indicator may show a false tag location This is because the Rf signals may be reflecting off of walls from different angles In this case hold down the button on the Remote base unit to mute the Base chirping and follow the Tag beep audible to pin point its location 2 This product uses RF signals which can penetrate walls and floors however these signals are also sometimes affected by materials and terrain such as bodies of water metal wire fences concrete walls and crowds e g in malls amusement parks for children it is important to teach them to move to open areas when lost to assure optimal conditions for searching from the Remote Base unit 4 Panic call from Tag Unit The Tag units have an additional function of allowing a child or elderly dependent to call the Remote base unit for help To activate Panic Alert press and hold down the panic button on the Tag unit the Remote Base unit will beep and blink brightly When the Tag button is released the Panic alert ceases Page 3 PetFinder LT 904 User Manual 5 Frequently Asked Questions Q In search mode why does the Remote base unit show a false direction or several different directions A The Remote base unit collects and compares RF signal strength from the Tag unit to determ
7. er with your hand Force the top cover to slide from its mounted position towards the top of the Tag as figure 3 amp 4 b Insert the battery into the battery compartment with the battery facing up Then replace the top cover by sliding it down into the compartment Figure 5 2 Make sure that the Remote base and Tag units are in close proximity next to each other 3 Turn ON the power switch on both the Remote base Figure 6 and Tag units Both units will establish a link and begin to blink synchronously 4 Place the Tag unit in a stationary location With the Remote base A Reminder Power Switch Figure 5 Figure 6 Tag Unit Remote Base unit unit in hand walk away from the Tag At about 40 metres both Remote base and Tag units will begin to beep and flash indicating an out of range alert condition Figure 7 5 Return to the Tag unit location and the alerts will cease 6 Place the Tag into the provided Silicone case Figure 8 and attach the case using the ventilation openings at the bottom onto the pet collar If the collar is too wide to fit into the Silicone case vents please use the provided Velcro strap on the larger collar and fit the case onto the strap As picture 9 7 Congratulations you have just completed the Quick Setup Er 40 metres Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9 Additional Out of range Alert notes 1 When the Tag unit is within the safe range the lights on the Remote base and
8. ine location However when the Tag unit is already very close to the Remote base unit the signals can appear emanating from several directions This can also occur when both units are in an enclosed environment which causes signal reflection off of walls from different directions indicating a false location If this is the case you can mute the Remote base unit and simply follow the audio beep issued by the Tag unit during search mode Q Why does the Remote base unit occasionally indicate a false direction A This is also caused by the reflection or blockage of the signal Signal reflection from walls or wire fences sometimes may indicate a false location A body of water e g fish tank for even people may block the signal and weaker reflected signals from surrounding metal objects may indicate a false direction To remedy this problem try adjusting your position wait for the Status Indicators to settle and try your search again Q What can cause a false out of range alarm A False alarms are caused by Remote base and Tag units being too close to each other Low battery charge on Remote base or Tag units Either the Remote base or Tag unit being placed in a pocket with other items blocking the signals Q Why is the range alarm distance not consistent A Because radio signal strength and signal reflection are affected by the environment and terrain users may need to adjust the out of range distances to compensate for envir
9. onmental factors Q No Alert when the Tag unit is out of range A Check for low battery on both units Check the out of range distance if the Tag unit is set for Far you may need a greater distance before setting off an Alert 6 Warnings and Important Information _h The Tag units are water repellent but not waterproof Keep the device dry Precipitation humidity and all types of liquids or moisture can contain minerals that may corrode electronic circuits If your unit gets wet remove the battery and allow the unit to dry completely before replacing it 2 lf you want to use the device during air flight please comply with the air safety regulations for each respective country 3 We reserve the right to change the hardware software specifications and designs as well as the information in the manuals at any time without prior notice 4 Proper operating temperatures for this product are between 40 F 104 F 5 C 40 C Proper storage Temperatures are between 4 F 185 F 20 C 85 C 5 Under low battery charge conditions both Remote base and Tag will alert with a beep every 2 minutes in this case replace batteries immediately Low battery conditions may result in unpredictable product behavior such as low alert volume and false readings To save battery charge turn off both units when appropriate e g evenings at home 6 The batteries provided in this product should be disposed of properly according to
10. y not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept an interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC Caution Any changes or modifications are not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance which could void the user s authority to operate this equipment EU RCM Declaration Conformity This product is carrying the RCM and CE Mark in accordance with the related European Australia New Zealand Directives Page 4
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