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1. Define Fence Boundary Press Left Arrow to EXIT Menu Menu Collars Program 2nd Collar gt vi gt Menu Units Meters Feet Menu Calibration Optional Process o Y Menu Version P Software Version Y Menu Reset All gt Erase Settings amp Locking and Unlocking the e fthe menu options are attempted to Menu Options be accessed by pushing the SELECT button the display will read LOCKED for 5 seconds and return to the HOME SCREEN To keep from accidently altering the system boundaries and functions it is a good idea to lock the menu from being accessed e To unlock the display simply press and hold the UP arrow for 3 seconds and a beep will sound The display will read UNLOCKED and return to the HOME SCREEN e Press and hold the UP arrow on the SmartStation for three 3 seconds A beep will sound e The display will read LOCKED and return to the HOME SCREEN Owner s Guide pwe 100 First Use Setup STEP 1 Plugging in the SmartStation Plug the supplied 12v adapter in the back of the SmartStation Plug the adapter into any household 110v outlet The Smart Station display will glow blue and read PERIMETER TECHNOLOGIES Should the display not come on press and hold the center SELECT button for 3 seconds to turn unit on The next screen will read NO COLLAR PAIRED PRESS ANY KEY Prior to proceeding with the setup take this time to charge the su2. and your dog s proximity to the boundary a room and returning to the SmartSta location This in no way determines the tion to SELECT the distance consistency of your pet boundary location It is recommended that you maintain the 5 The SmartStation display will auto factory preset calibration for optimal sys matically return to the HOME DISPLAY tem performance and your convenience when calibration process is complete However should you desire greater measurement accuracy you can manually calibrate your system by following the fol lowing process where maximum distance accuracy can be achieved 1 Push and release the center SELECT button on the SmartStation to enter the programming menu The display should read MENU BOUNDARY This calibration process will only need to be performed once The settings will be retained in the system memory even if power is interrupted Press the down arrow until the screen displays MENU CALIBRATION N oO Press and release the right arrow gt to select Owner s Guide pwe 100 STEP 4 Locating the SmartStation Now that you are familiar with the controls of the Wire Free system and the components have been calibrated you can look for the ideal home for the indoor SmartStation The proper SmartStation location is perhaps the most Important decision you must make to enjoy the optimal Wire Free fence performance Keeping in mind that the SmartStation
3. However unlike all other wireless sys tems the indoor SmartStation will actu ally benefit from a higher location in the house such as a second story to improve its line of sight with the pet s fencing collar when dealing with difficult terrain issues or other obstacles What is the maximum fence range or coverage area Radio frequency device performance can be influenced by any number of different variables so it is impossible to predict exactly the range provided in your home However given optimal circumstances the Wire Free system has demonstrated the ability to provide a radius of 200 ft or a total area of 2 5 acres with an unob structed direct line of sight between the dog and the indoor SmartStation Your results may vary What could negatively influence the products coverage area or general performance Any large object or terrain that limits or obstructs the line of sight between the indoor SmartStation and your pet s PetLink collar can reduce the effective range or coverage area of the Wire Free Fence Even with natural obstructions such as trees and hilly terrain you will find that the Wire Free system will out perform any other wireless pet fence on the market however due to the number of variables within your particular house and property Perimeter can not predict or guarantee coverage area There are some obstructions you will need to make particular note of when determin ing if a wi
4. a hassle free replacement program Simply call 1 866 900 2007 and let us help you with your problem Please do not return this product to your retailer Perimeter Technologies Inc Perimeter 35802 TECHNOLOGIE amp Safer by design ee www buyperimeter com 2009 Perimeter Technologies Inc All rights reserved Patents pending 13010033 Rev G 0809
5. into the Safe Zone The Correction Zone inside the Activation Zone is approximately 5 10 feet This area may increase on very large coverage areas There are several benefits to this unique Correction Zone e The Correction Zone allows for lower levels of stimulation to be used when compared to traditional fencing sys tems to encourage or herd the dog back into the safe area e The Correction Zone discourages a dog from constantly testing the system by pulling their head back a few inches when the warning tone Is heard e The Correction Zone discourages fence charging and fence running There is a small variation to where the correc tion will start and end leaving a buffer that the dog can not anticipate and will respect SAFE ZONE This is the entire area within the boundary you set Owner s Guide pwe 100 System Features View your PetLink collar battery status without ever touching their collar Exclusive Know the system is Wireless SmartStation working by viewing your pet s range from the SmartStation in real time Perimeter Wire Free will warn C ier by desiga e you when your dog attempts to challenge the system boundary Be immediately notified if your pet is unprotected for any reason Set and view your pet s collar stimulation level Wire Free PetLink Collar Owner s Guide pwe 100 System Alerts Menu amp Return to Home Screen PetLink Collar Ba
6. metal objects such as cars sheds metal doors studs or siding Relocate SmartStation away from objects that can interfere Change the Stimulation setting in the setup menu to levels 1 8 The factory setting is 0 or tone only for training purposes Press and hold the center button on the SmartStation keypad to cancel audible alarm Ensure that your SmartStation is always on If the PetLink col lar has the battery installed and the SmartStation has no power the collar battery life will be significantly reduced Press and hold the center SELECT button for 3 seconds Check power outlet Owner s Guide pwe 100 NOTES LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY Call Customer Care First We Can Help 1 866 900 2007 Perimeter Technologies Inc warrants that its products to the original retail purchaser will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of one year from the date of the original retail purchase at no cost Shipping to repair center not included This coverage does not include accidental damage or misuse After one year from date of original consumer purchase Perimeter will at our option repair replace or upgrade the defective component at a fixed rate based on the component for the life of the original owner Owner must provide proof of purchase Cost of shipping is not covered under the limited lifetime warranty Some shipping charges may apply Perimeter Technologies offers
7. not appear to have felt the collar cor rection check to ensure the collar is making 2 contact with the skin It may be necessary to use one of the longer metal contacts provided for dogs with a dense coat LESSON 3 Distractions If your dog is avoiding the boundary at multiple locations around your boundary you are ready to add more tempting dis tractions Remember never pull or coax your dog into the boundary area This lesson teaches your dog that he must resist all temptations to leave the yard You can t assume that if your dog won t chase a ball out of the yard He wont chase a bicycle Or favorite neighbor Your training has been successful at this point if your dog has resisted the urge to cross the boundary on leash with any distraction you can dream up LESSON 4 Off Lead With Supervision After several sessions of distractions your dog should be ready for off leash play You must stay in the yard for off leash training The more your dog stays on the property for the first month the less chance of your dog ever attempting to leave the area Continue to supervise and play with your dog outside for a period of one week Should your dog bolt out of the property for any reason during this phase retrace your last training steps with distractions with your dog on a leash Owner s Guide pwe 100 LESSON 5 Off Lead Unsupervised When your dog resists all manner of distractions both on an
8. only if the indoor SmartStation base station loses direct line of sight such as over a steep hill with the dog s collar Wire Free is unique in that the indoor SmartStation will actually benefit from a higher location in the house such as a second story to improve its line of sight with the PetLink collar when dealing with difficult terrain issues or other obstacles STEP 5 Setting the Boundary Understanding the system SLEEP MODE In order to conserve the maximum amount of battery power the PetLink collar will enter SLEEP MODE when the collar is not in motion such as when your dog is sleep ing or the collar is simply off the dog sitting on a table You can determine the collar is asleep by looking at the L shaped icon in the SmartStation screen When your pet moves the L icon will rotate clockwise When the collar is at rest the icon will remain still Due to the SLEEP MODE it is important to jiggle the PetLink collar during setup functions for the SmartStation and PetLink col lar to maintain constant contact between the SmartStation and the PetLink collar After carefully selecting a location for the system SmartStation you can now define the outside boundary area Keep in mind that although the Wire Free system can cover an area as large as 2 acres your property lines will dictate how large of a circular area you can cover with your fencing system
9. stimulation at the level you have set from the SmartStation This is followed by another five seconds of warning tone This sequence Is repeated two times until the dog returns to the safe area Should your dog stay out of the safe area the tone only will continue to sound Owner s Guide pwe 100 How the Wire Free System Works The Wire Free WiFi Fence is a new kind of pet fence that incorporates some very different technologies from other pet fencing products As such the Wire Free system has some unique functions and properties that are helpful to understand There are two primary components to the Wire Free System an indoor Smart Station and the PetLink collar The SmartStation continually measures the approximate distance to the dog s PetLink collar in relationship to the boundary distance that you set When your dog exceeds the boundary lim its the collar emits a tone and electronic stimulation at the level you determine The Wire Free System can be set for levels 0 Tone Only to level 8 Level 1 is very gentle and level 8 would be for the most determined dogs It is suggested that you start your training on 0 progress to level 1 and then determine what level is most appropriate for your dog s personality and temperament The System Update Speed To maximize the battery life of the PetLink collar the Wire Free fence automatically adjusts the speed that the SmartStation updates the Pe
10. will be the center of your pet s boundary a location toward Centralized Location Back Yard the back of the house will provide more backyard coverage and less in the front yard due to your house occupying some of the signal area and natural interference your house will cause the radio signal as it passes through many walls and obstacles e Select a location that the SmartSta tion is unlikely to be moved Your pet s boundary will move if you move the location of the SmartStation e The SmartStation is not weatherproof so it needs to be located indoors in a dry and ventilated location that main tains a temperature above freezing Back amp Side Yard A Back amp Side Yard B Centralized Location Front Yard Owner s Guide pwe 100 e Your system s performance is enhanced providing the SmartStation a clear line of sight such as a table in front of a window Keep your SmartStation off the floor and elevated on a table or shelf e You can place the SmartStation ona home s second story e All radio signals are blocked or reflected by metal objects and can cause significant disruption to your system s reception Keep clear of metal furniture duct work metal studs or buildings Hilly Terrain and your Wire Free system Unlike other wireless systems the Wire Free radio frequency signal is not affected by most terrain The Wire Free fence s effective range will be reduced over hilly terrain
11. Perimeter The WIFI Fence Owners Guide PWF 100 a Owner s Guide pwe 100 WARNING No user serviceable parts inside Contact manufacturer or authorized personnel for service WARNING Risk of fire or electric shock Connect only to UL listed Class 2 transformer for supply connection CAUTION Risk of electric shock Install transmitter indoors Do not expose to rain COMPLIANCE STATEMENT PART 15 19 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation WARNING PART 15 21 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Perimeter Technologies Inc could void the user s authority to operate the equipment FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT PART 15 105 b This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of 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 resi dential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used 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 harm
12. charg ing unscrew the battery cap turning counter clockwise using a coin or screw driver Insert the rechargeable battery with the positive side in the up position You can determine the side by looking for the indented ring at the top of the battery DO NOT PUT ON THE BATTERY CAP YET Now press any key Follow the onscreen menu to to complete the battery installation by replacing the battery cap Keep the PetLink collar and SmartStation a few feet apart when pairing The two components should automatically pair The display will instruct you as to whether the collar pairing was successful or failed NOTE Should your PetLink collar lose contact with the SmartStation due be ing unplugged or loss of power without battery backup your PetLink collar will continually search at the maximum update speed for the SmartStation and resulting in 12 hour battery life ADDING A 2nd PETLINK COLLAR After pairing the first PetLink collar DOG1 to the SmartStation you can follow similar steps to program a 2nd dog s collar Press the center SELECT button on the SmartStation keypad Press the DOWN arrow v until MENU COLLARS is displayed Ensure that you have the battery in the PetLink collar with the positive side facing out You can determine the positive side by the indented ring around the top of the battery DO NOT PUT ON THE BAT TERY CAP YET Press the right arrow gt P
13. collar SmartStation screen is frozen or can t get out of the calibration mode The system is behaving erratically PetLink collar will tone but there is no stimulation How do stop the LOST RECEPTION alarm when recharge the battery My PetLink Collar Bat tery only lasts 12 hours SmartStation won t turn on Ensure that the PetLink collar battery was fully charged before first use These steps must be done in sequence Unplug and again plug in the SmartStation Press any key Insert battery in PetLink Collar Ensure that the is facing out The positive side will have the indented ring around the top Jiggle the PetLink collar while holding to ensure the units are sending continuous stream of data Before calibrating to 3 6 or 12 feet try walking 10 paces away and returning each time to the distance you are attempting to calibrate Choose another location with less interference The distance indicated on the SmartStation is accurate to ap proximately 3 feet or one meter provided the unit was properly calibrated Attempt calibration process again With the end of a paper clip press the RESET button located in the hole on the upper right of the back of the SmartStation The SmartStation will shut off Press and hold the center red button on the key pad to turn on Recharge the PetLink collar battery and ensure to charge before first use Check for large
14. d off the leash he can be left unattended in the yard Keep a close eye on your dog for two weeks from inside the house This freedom should be brief at first and the amount of time increased gradually Before and after each unsupervised session you must continue the play and praise routine to reinforce that the yard is a happy fun and safe place to be Setting the PetLink Collar Stimulation Your pet s collar can be programmed to fit most any dog s personality and training requirements You can select from any one of eight stimulation levels and one tone only setting Level 1 setting is very light and 8 being the highest for difficult dogs Your system has been factory pro grammed to TRAINING LEVEL 0 or TONE ONLY To change the factory setting e Press and release the SELECT button e Press the DOWN arrow until you reach MENU COLLARS Press the RIGHT ar row e Press UP or DOWN arrow to select DOG1 or DOG2 e Press RIGHT arrow to access STIMU LATION MENU e Select stimulation level 0 8 0 is the factory setting of TONE ONLY Level 1 is the lowest and level eight is the highest setting e Wait for SmartStation to read Stim Level Set Successfully This may take up to 16 seconds Thank you for choosing Perimeter Pet Fencing Systems Owner s Guide PWF 100 Troubleshooting Pairing Collar Failed Calibration Failed SmartStation distance does not exactly match the distance to the PetLink
15. e Push the center SELECT button on the indoor SmartStation e The SmartStation screen will read MENU Boundary e Press and release the RIGHT arrow gt e Hold the PetLink collar by the nylon strap approximately knee high IMPORTANT Make sure to jiggle the collar as it is walked around the yard to ensure that the SmartStation continues to receive continuous data from the collar Owner s Guide pwe 100 e Walk the PetLink collar to the nearest boundary location Return to the Smart Station and push the SELECT button Once you have selected the boundary location test the PetLink collar around your property by approaching the bound ary location at 12 6 3 and 9 o clock as il lustrated Listen carefully for the warning beep as you test the fence locations Adjust the location of the indoor Smart Station or reset the system boundary as required until you are satisfied with the coverage area IMPORTANT The distance measuring accuracy between the SmartStation and your PetLink collar is approximately three 3 feet The collar may activate plus or minus three feet from the exact loca tion of the boundary setting Due to this variance you should leave a distance of ten feet from your signal boundary to any streets or sidewalks Training Your Dog Please take your time training your dog and complete each step of the process to enjoy optimal performance from your system If you have quest
16. e boundary as you approach For each successful attempt be sure to praise praise and praise again LESSON 2 Respect the Fence Although your dog is learning fast and avoiding the boundary he will forget or attempt to break the rules with an interesting distraction beyond your yard To prevent this your dog must experience what happens if the fence boundaries are not respected For the next lesson you will want to change the TRAINING LEVEL 0 TONE ONLY to a level of stimulation that will discourage your dog from leaving the yard The level that is appropriate for your Owner s Guide pwe 100 dog is determined by your dog s personal ity and the level of interesting distractions outside of the safe area See CHANGING THE STIMULATION LEVEL in this manual Choose from level one low to the highest setting of 8 With your dog still on a leash walk to the boundary with your dog Have a helper walk on the outside of the fence area The helper should ignore your dog and never coax the dog out of the fenced area Your dog will most likely forget earlier les sons and attempt to leave the safe area The moment your dog reacts to the fence correction immediately retreat to the safe part of the yard and lavish your dog with praise Please note it is very important that your helper not stop look back or acknowledge the dog in any way Continue this lesson at a number of differ ent areas around the boundary Should your dog
17. ful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e connect the equipment to an outlet or a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Owner s Guide pwe 100 Indoor SmartStation Perimeter eel ea PetLink AC Adapter Collar Congratulations You have purchased the most technologically advanced pet fencing system in the world for your cherished companion Wire Free The Wifi Fence was developed by the industry s most experienced pet fencing product development team to provide years of worry free freedom for both you and your pet Should you have any difficulty along the way help is available by calling the Customer Care Center at 1 866 900 2007 www buyperimeter com Owner s Guide PWF 100 Your new Pet Fencing System AT A GLANCE 1 Frequently Asked Questions Page 3 2 System Features Page 7 3 System Alerts Page 8 4 System Precautions Page 8 5 Menu Map Page 9 6 Charging the PetLink Collar Battery Page 10 7 First Use Setup Page 10 STEP 1 Plug in the SmartStation STEP 2 Charge Batteries STEP 3 Pair the Collar amp SmartStation Installing t
18. g is comfortable and hav ing fun e Do boundary work at locations around the entire boundary of your yard e Always end sessions with your dog successfully avoiding the fence and with more play and praise If you are training more than one dog train each dog in separate training ses sions LESSON 1 Back Away From the Fence Start the first phase of training with the Wire Free System level set on LEVEL 0 This is the training or tone only setting This is to ensure that your dog can hear the training tone at the boundary but there is no chance of correction Put the electronic training collar on your dog and make sure indoor SmartStation Is on and your pet s boundary has been set The first lesson is to introduce your dog to the boundary and to help her understand to back away from the fence when the training tone is heard With your dog on a leash ca sually walk to the boundary When your dog reaches the signal field and hears the training beep immediately spin around and briskly jog back into the yard Your dog will feel the tug and run after you Praise enthusiasti cally On days two and three repeat the same lesson in different part of the yard As the training sessions of the next three days progress you ll see that your dog will start to anticipate the signal and retreat without your prompting Day three is successful if your dog retreats without your prompting and refuses to approach th
19. he Battery STEP 4 Locating the SmartStation STEP 5 Setting the Boundary 8 Training Your Dog Page 15 Setting the PetLink Collar Stimulation 9 Troubleshooting Page 19 Owner s Guide pwe 100 Frequently Asked Questions Does the Wire Free WiFi Fence require a computer or internet service Wire Free is a self contained fencing system that requires no computer or outside internet services The Wire Free WiFi Fence utilizes WiFi like radio signal protocol 802 15 and operates completely independent of your computer WiFi router or other computer devices Will the Wire Free Fence interfere with my home s wireless computer router Wireless routers do operate on the same 2 4GHz radio frequency however they are utilizing a different signal protocol 802 11 The Wire Free WiFi Fence uti lizes WiFi like radio signal protocol 802 15 and operates completely independent of computer router or other WiFi devises Is the PetLink Collar waterproof The PetLink collar is submergible in wa ter however it should never be placed ina dishwasher or washing machine to clean Does the terrain affect the fence range or performance Unlike other wireless systems the Wire Free radio frequency signal is not affected by most terrain The Wire Free Fence s effective range will be reduced over hilly terrain only if the indoor SmartStation base station loses direct line of sight such as over a steep hill with the dog s collar
20. ions along the way expert advise is only a call away 1 866 900 2007 The goal of fence training is to help you teach your dog to identify and respect her new fence to make the training fair so your dog will understand the consequenc es of leaving and to make the training fun so your dog will enjoy staying and playing on your property Completely trusting your dog with his WiFi Fence will take place over the course of about 3 weeks The training is a small part of the three weeks the rest of the time Is just close supervision Time should be set aside to work with your dog for 10 15 minutes two times per day Both you and your dog will appreciate short fun lessons and make the training more effective There are six phases to the training lessons LESSON 1 Back Away From the Fence 6 Sessions LESSON 2 Respect the Fence 1 Session LESSON 3 Adding interesting distractions 8 Sessions LESSON 4 Off Lead With Supervision 1 Week LESSON 5 Off Lead Unsupervised 2 Weeks Owner s Guide pwe 100 e Use a calendar so you can keep track of the training process Your dog s behavior will tell you when it is time to proceed to the next level A training session includes putting the PetLink collar on your dog making sure that the collar has the proper fit high on the dog s neck and the collar is making contact with the skin Start every session playing with a favorite toy and plenty of praise Make sure your do
21. o two additional batteries at one time Charg ing will take approximately 6 8 hours The battery icon on the SmartStation will flash when charging is in progress Icon is steady when charging is complete or no battery is currently in the charge port During the first charging session there will be no battery charging icons and the SmartStation display will continue to read NO COLLAR PAIRED PRESS ANY KEY IMPORTANT DO NOT USE PRIMARY DIS POSALABLE BATTERIES IN THE WIRE FREE SYSTEM USE MANUFACTURER AP PROVED RECHARGABLE CELLS ONLY For optimal battery life recharge the battery only when alerted to do so by the indoor SmartStation You can view the PetLink collar battery status in the SmartStation display M Owner s Guide pwe 100 Battery Backup System When a charged battery Is inserted in the left charge port of the SmartStation it will act as a cordless battery backup system In case of power failure the re chargeable battery will allow your indoor SmartStation to function for approxi mately eight hours giving you a chance to secure your dog until power Is restored Also works great for quick day trips where power is not readily available STEP 3 Pair the PetLink Collar amp Smart Station Installing the Battery Before you insert the charged battery in the PetLink Collar ensure that the Smart Station display reads NO COLLAR PAIRED PRESS ANY KEY After fully
22. pplied recharge able battery in the SmartStation Batteries must be charged 6 hours before first use STEP 2 Charging the PetLink Collar Battery WARNING THE BATTERIES THAT ARE USED IN THIS SYSTEM ARE NOT MEANT TO BE A DIRECT REPLACEMENT FOR AA ALKALINE NIMH BATTERIES IN OTHER CONSUMER DEVICES THESE LITHIUM ION BATTERIES OPERATE AT MORE THAN TWICE THE VOLTAGE OF AN ALKALINE BATTERY AND 3 TIMES THE VOLTAGE OF A NIMH CELL AND MAY DAMAGE OR DESTROY YOUR DEVICE WHICH OPERATES ON STANDARD AA BATTERIES DO NOT USE PRIMARY DISPOSALABLE BATTERIES IN THE WIRE FREE SYSTEM USE MANU FACTURER APPROVED RECHARGABLE CELLS ONLY RIGHT Primary Charge Port LEFT Charge Port amp Battery Backup Location The supplied 3 6v lithium ion battery requires 6 8 hours of charging prior to first use The lithium ion battery will provide 300 recharge cycles in its useful life The right charge port will charge the lithium ion battery at a much faster rate than the left battery backup port Even with frequent weekly recharging it should last years The batteries are readily available and inexpen sive You can call Perimeter Technologies for more information and availability Remove the charge station compartment in the back of the indoor SmartStation Insert the rechargeable battery with the position side in the up position The circular indent on the top of the battery indicates the positive end You can charge up t
23. reless fence Is right for you No radio signal will pass through or will be obstructed by large metal objects which could include cars metal studs and sid ing metal sheds and water heaters The closer the metal object the greater the potential for unwanted interference and will result in the reduction of or erratic performance Owner s Guide pwe 100 How long does the battery last and Is it expensive to replace WARNING THE BATTERIES THAT ARE USED IN THIS SYSTEM ARE NOT MEANT TO BE A DIRECT REPLACEMENT FOR AA ALKALINE NIMH BATTERIES IN OTHER CONSUMER DEVICES THESE LITHIUM ION BATTERIES OPERATE AT MORE THAN TWICE THE VOLTAGE OF AN ALKALINE BATTERY AND 3 TIMES THE VOLTAGE OF A NIMH CELL AND MAY DAMAGE OR DESTROY YOUR DEVICE WHICH OPER ATES ON STANDARD AA BATTERIES DO NOT USE PRIMARY DISPOSALABLE BAT TERIES IN THE WIRE FREE SYSTEM USE MANUFACTURER APPROVED RECHAR GABLE CELLS ONLY The rechargeable 3 6v lithium ion battery should take 300 recharge cycles Even with frequent weekly charging the battery will last years For optimal battery life it is recommended to only charge the collar battery when alerted to do so by the indoor SmartStation This consumer replaceable battery is inexpensive and readily available Will my dog continue to be shocked when outside of the safe area No When exceeding the boundary area that you set the PetLink collar will sound a one second warning tone followed by five seconds of
24. ress the up or down arrow to select DOG 1 or 2 If you have already successfully paired the first collar you will want to select NEW Follow the onscreen menu to insert the battery into the DOG2 PetLink collar and replace the battery cap Keep the PetLink collar and SmartStation a few feet apart when pairing The display will instruct you as to whether the collar pairing was successful or failed Owner s Guide pwe 100 Before proceeding to step 4 you will need OPTIONAL STEP to understand the system s SLEEP MODE Calibrating Your System 4 Have a partner hold the PetLink collar ibrati and move 3 feet away from the Smart our system comes pre calibrated from Station Three feet is approximately one the factory for a displayed distance ac large adult step Press and release the curacy of 15 on the SmartStation SELECT button Now move the PetLink display therefore should the display read collar approximately 6 feet away from 50 ft of distance between the SmartSta the SmartStation and again press and tion and the PetLink collar the actual release the SELECT button Finally move distance could be between 43 ft 37 ft the collar approximately 12 feet from the This distance is only intended on being SmartStation and press and release the helpful for you to determine the approxi SELECT button You can perform this pro mate distance to the boundary you set cess alone by moving the collar across
25. tLink collar location to reduce power consumption Your Wire Free system knows when your pet is in a safe location and when they are ap proaching the fence boundary You will notice that when the PetLink collar is in close proximity to the Smart Station the update speed is very slow The SmartStation and PetLink Collar 2 Way Communication How far away are you Are you moving fast or slow How far from the boundary are you Are you moving towards me or towards the boundary Owner s Guide pwe 100 SAFE ZONE ACTIVATION ZONE Accuracy 3 feet CORRECTION ZONE No Limit 3 Correction amp Tone Cycles of 5 seconds then Tone Only CORRECTION ZONE 3 feet 10 feet Discourages constant fence testing charging amp fence running However when the SmartStation tracks your dog closer to the outdoor boundary location the update speed between the two components increases to every 1 10th of a second That is three times faster than you can blink your eyes There are three system zones in the yard for the PetLink collar ACTIVATION ZONE This is the bound ary limit that you have set where the collar will first start to tone and provide electronic correction This zone has an accuracy of one meter or approximately three feet CORRECTION ZONE The Correction Zone is the area that the collar will continue to activate encouraging your dog back
26. ttery Level Indicator System Update Speed Indicator Charging Port Indicators Distance to Dog Press to EXIT System Precautions Any tight collar or consistent pres sure on the skin can cause a condition known as Pressure Necrosis bed sores which if left untreated can be severe To help reduce the likelihood of pres sure necrosis please do the following Remove the pets training collar every 12 hours Look for any skin irritation and discontinue product use until healed Wash pet s neck and PetLink collar frequently with warm soap and water Do not attempt to wash the PetLink col lar in washing machine or dish washer Boundary Setting Press and hold center button to turn unit on after plugging in Press and hold the center button to cancel audible alerts e No containment method is foolproof and your Wire Free system is not a substi tute for responsible pet ownership and close supervision of your pet Do not use this product when away from home Perimeter Technologies can not predict how every animal is going to react to the electronic stimulation Start at the lowest level possible during the training process and never use this product if you believe your pet poses any danger to people other animals or itself Keep your dog safely contained and on a leash during the training process Owner s Guide pwe 100 SmartStation Menu Screen Map H S ome screen amp eee i Menu Boundary
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