Owner’s Guide PWF-100
Owner’s Guide PWF-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.
Owner’s Guide PWF-100 Indoor SmartStation™ PetLink™ Collar AC Adapter 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.
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 & SmartStation™/Installing the Battery STEP 4: Locating the SmartStation STEP 5: Setting the Boundary 8.
Owner’s Guide PWF-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.
Owner’s Guide PWF-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 OPERATES ON STANDARD AA BATTERIES. DO NOT USE PRIMARY/DISPOSALABLE BATTERIES IN THE WIRE-FREE SYSTEM.
Owner’s Guide PWF-100 How the Wire-Free System Works The SmartStation™ and PetLink™ Collar 2-Way Communication 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 SmartStation™ and the PetLink™ collar.
Owner’s Guide PWF-100 ACTIVATION ZONE Accuracy – +/- 3 feet CORRECTION ZONE No Limit – 3 Correction & Tone Cycles of 5 seconds, then Tone Only SAFE ZONE CORRECTION ZONE 3 feet – 10 feet Discourages constant fence “testing,” charging & 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.
Owner’s Guide PWF-100 System Features Wire-Free PetLink™ Collar 7
Owner’s Guide PWF-100 System Alerts PetLink™ Collar Battery Level Indicator System Update Speed Indicator Distance to Dog Press to EXIT Menu & Return to Home Screen Charging Port Indicators Boundary Setting Press and hold center button to turn unit on after plugging in. Press and hold the center button to cancel audible alerts. System Precautions • Any tight collar or consistent pressure on the skin can cause a condition known as Pressure Necrosis (bed sores) which if left untreated can be severe.
Owner’s Guide PWF-100 SmartStation™ Menu Screen Map Home Screen SELECT Press Left Arrow to EXIT Menu Menu: Boundary Define Fence Boundary Menu: Collars Program 2nd Collar Set Stimulation Menu: Units Meters/Feet Menu: Calibration Optional Process Menu: Version Software Version Menu: Reset All Erase Settings EXIT Locking and Unlocking the Menu Options To keep from accidently altering the system boundaries and functions, it is a good idea to lock the menu from being accessed.
Owner’s Guide PWF-100 First Use Setup RIGHT: Primary Charge Port 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 SmartStation™ 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.
Owner’s Guide PWF-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 rechargeable battery will allow your indoor SmartStation™ to function for approximately 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.
Owner’s Guide PWF-100 OPTIONAL STEP Calibrating Your System Your system comes pre-calibrated from the factory for a displayed distance accuracy of +/- 15% on the SmartStation display, therefore, should the display read 50 ft. of distance between the SmartStation and the PetLink collar, the actual distance could be between 43 ft. - 57 ft. This distance is only intended on being helpful for you to determine the approximate distance to the boundary you set and your dog’s proximity to the boundary location.
Owner’s Guide PWF-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 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.
Owner’s Guide PWF-100 • 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. 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. • You can place the SmartStation™ on a home’s second story.
Owner’s Guide PWF-100 • Walk the PetLink™ collar to the nearest boundary location. Return to the SmartStation™ and push the SELECT button. Once you have selected the boundary location, test the PetLink collar around your property by approaching the boundary location at 12, 6, 3 and 9 o’clock as illustrated. Listen carefully for the warning beep as you test the fence locations.
Owner’s Guide PWF-100 • 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 dog is comfortable and having fun.
Owner’s Guide PWF-100 dog is determined by your dog’s personality 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.
Owner’s Guide PWF-100 LESSON 5 Off Lead Unsupervised When your dog resists all manner of distractions, both on and 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.
Owner’s Guide PWF-100 Troubleshooting Pairing Collar Failed! 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. Calibration Failed! Jiggle the PetLink™ collar while holding to ensure the units are sending continuous stream of data.
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