User manual INNOTEK RD-400

[. . . ] The waterproof transmitter operates on a long-life 3volt lithium battery. Hold the magnet key to the red dot as if you are turning ON the transmitter, and continue to HOLD the keychain magnet after the LED glows green. The LED will flash YELLOW once for each channel count, to a maximum of 16. After a few seconds, the LED will repeat/confirm the count with a series of YELLOW flashes. [. . . ] Any 50-ohm compatible antenna and cable can be used, providing the antenna is directional (not omni-directional). Using the Receiver Open the carry case, grab the handle, and withdraw the receiver straight UP. Turn the unit horizontally, pointing to the horizon; the handle will automatically position itself. Normally, the best reception occurs with the antenna elements parallel with the ground. You may elect to rotate the shaft of the antenna onequarter turn clockwise, turning the elements from horizontal to vertical, while leaving the receiver in its original position, where the display is easy to read. About Gain Control The gain control knob on the right side of the receiver controls meter deflection and the volume of the received signal. Close Range Operation (within 1 mile) At close ranges, back down the gain control until the meter needle no longer pegs at the maximum, but rather settles around the mid-meter mark. If the tuning causes the meter to "peg" (swings all the way to the right side of the meter), back down the gain further and repeat the process until maximum meter deflection occurs without pegging the meter. Long-Range Operation At longer ranges, there may be very little meter deflection. Direction finding is very precise, because you will only hear the signal tone when the antenna is pointed right at the transmitted signal. This is different from close range, where you may hear the signal no matter which way the antenna is pointed; but you will rely on the meter reading to tell you the peak signal direction. Note: The direction-finder ability of this system is based on signal strength. If the meter is pegging (maxing out), you will not be able to discern a change in signal strength as you turn the antenna. The antenna elements should be horizontal, that is, parallel with the ground, As you push the unit into the case, the antenna elements will fold back. To prevent potential dam4. age to the antenna elements, always insert the antenna shaft into the case as centered as possible. Replacing Receiver Antenna Elements Your Premium Tracking System comes with a spare set of antenna blades (3 for the receiver; 1 for the collar transmitter). Before replacing an antenna blade, first remove the protective latex coating, which covers the end to be inserted. You may scratch/peel this coating off with your fingers or a dull instrument to expose the bare blade. Removing this coating is necessary to maintain the system's performance. Protective Coating Loosen the blade retaining screw with an Allen wrench and pull the antenna element out. Insert the tab end of the new element into the slot so the tab is fully seated. Replacing Collar Transmitter Antenna Element Follow illustration below: 1. [. . . ] The computerized circuitry should be serviced only by an authorized expert. WE CARE. 1-800-826-5527 LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY Invisible Technologies, Inc. , warrants to the original retail purchaser, that Innotek brand products 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. This Limited Warranty excludes: accidental damage due to dog chews; lightning damage where an INNOTEK lightning protection component is not in use (in-ground pet fencing systems); or neglect, alteration and misuse. Invisible Technologies offers several product exchange options during the warranty period. [. . . ]