GPS TRACKING OPERATING GUIDE PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE GUIDE BEFORE BEGINNING 400-1360 TEK 1.0L Manual.
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. CAUTION, used without the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in harm to your dog.
Please read and follow the instructions in this manual. Proper fit of the collar is important. • Avoid leaving the collar on the dog for more than 12 hours per day. • When possible, reposition the collar on the dog’s neck every 1 to 2 hours. • When using a separate collar for a lead, don’t put pressure on the GPS Collar. • Wash the dog’s collar weekly with a damp cloth. • Taking product apart can cause damage and void your warranty. Contact the Customer Care Center for battery replacement service.
Thank you for choosing SportDOG Brand ®. Used properly, this product will help you track your dog efficiently and safely. To ensure your satisfaction, please review this owner’s manual thoroughly. If you have questions regarding this product’s operation, please see this manual’s Frequently Asked Questions or Troubleshooting section, contact our Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-0144, or visit our website at www.sportdog.com.
TAblE OF CONTENTS COMPONENTS .............................................................................................................................................................................6 HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS.......................................................................................................................................................7 KEY DEFINITIONS........................................................................................................................
GETTING STARTED COMPONENTS 6 400-1360 TEK 1.0L Manual.
The SportDOG Brand ® TEK ™ 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. GETTING STARTED HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS IMPORTANT : THE TEK SERIES lOCATION SYSTEM HAS A RANGE OF UP TO 7 MIlES.
GETTING STARTED KEY DEFINITIONS HANDHELD DEvICE ANTENNA GPS ANTENNA STIM BUTTON 1 STIM BUTTON 2 ON/OFF BUTTON BACK BUTTON TRACKING BUTTON STIM BUTTON 3 DISPLAY MENU SELECTION PAD CHARGING JACK 8 400-1360 TEK 1.0L Manual.indd 8 HANDHElD DEvICE: Receives and displays location updates from the GPS Collar. It is waterproof and can be submerged in water to a depth of 5 feet.
ON/OFF BUTTON CHARGING JACK GPS COLLAR GPS INDICATOR LIGHT GPS COllAR: Receives location from GPS and transmits location updates to the Handheld Device. It is waterproof and can be submerged in water to a depth of 25 feet.* GPS ANTENNA: Receives GPS satellite signals. GPS ON/OFF BUTTON: Pressing and releasing this button turns the collar on and off.
GETTING STARTED NERAL TRACKING Dog Direction Indicator GENERALICON DEFINITIONS TRACKIN NERAL TRACKING NERAL TRACKING GENERALThe following icons are used throughout the TEK SERIES Location software interface. TRACKIN NERAL 9:40 AM TRACKING Time GENERAL TRACKIN Dog Direction Indicator Communication Lost ICON FUNCTION Time 9:40 AM Time 9:40 AM GENERAl ICONS Time 9:40 AM Time 9:40 AM Time Brightness 9:40 AM INDICATOR: Displays the current local time.
More / Select ICON TRACKING ICONS AINING TRACKING C V T 100 YDS 100 YDS 100 YDS 100 YDS 100 YDS R 100 YDS Rising Stim M Momentary Stim P1 Programmable 1 Back GPS Lock/Fix Indicator FUNCTION GPS Lock/Fix Indicator GPS Lock/Fix Indicator GPS Lock/Fix Indicator Text Enter Compass GPS lOCK INDICATOR: Indicates the Handheld Device has a good satellite fix. GPS Lock/Fix Indicator Compass Compass Compass COMPASS NEEDlE: Displays compass heading to magnetic north.
GETTING STARTED 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). STATUS: view a list of all dogs and their current status (Page 26). COMPASS: view the electronic compass for navigation (Page 27).
The following terms are used throughout this manual: SElECT: Move the highlighted area on the screen up, down, left, or right with the respective arrow keys on the Menu Selection Pad to select individual menu items. A selected item is highlighted in orange. BACK: Press the BACK button on the top right side of the Handheld Device to go to the previous menu. FIElD: The location on a page where data can be entered. ENTER: Press the Tracking Toggle button in a text entry field to select a highlighted character.
GETTING STARTED 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 current environment.
GETTING STARTED TO CAlIbRATE THE COMPASS In order for the TEK ™ Series Handheld Device to accurately display your location, you must first calibrate the electronic compass. You should always calibrate the compass after you arrive at a new starting location, after periods of storage or after you install new batteries. NOTE: Always calibrate the compass outdoors. Hold the compass level and away from objects that may generate magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines. 1.
GETTING STARTED 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. NOTE: Incorrect magnetic declination will result in inaccurate compass readings. 1.
GETTING STARTED STEP :: 02 PREPARE THE GPS COllAR TO CHARGE THE GPS COllAR : 1. Lift the rubber cover protecting the GPS Charging Jack located on the bottom of the GPS Collar next to the On/Off button. 2. Connect one of the charger connectors to the GPS Charging Jack. 3. Plug the charger into a standard 120/240-volt AC wall outlet. 4. Charge the GPS Collar for 2 hours. 5. When charging is complete, indicated by the GPS Indicator Light blinking green, replace the rubber cover.
GETTING STARTED GPS INDICATOR lIGHT OPERATIONAl MODE lIGHT lIGHT FUNCTION COlOR Unit is turned on via On/Off button Green Light is solid in color N/A during beep sequence Beeps 1 to 5 times indicating which channel the collar is on Unit is turned off via On/Off button Red Light is solid in color N/A during beep sequence Beeps continuously for 2 seconds Good N/A Medium N/A Low N/A Good N/A Medium N/A Low N/A Unit is in pairing mode Amber Single blink every 3 seconds Single blink every
GETTING STARTED AbOUT RECHARGEAblE bATTERIES • The Handheld Device and GPS Collar contain Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) batteries; never incinerate, puncture, deform, short-circuit, or charge with an inappropriate charger. Fire, explosion, property damage, or bodily harm may occur if this warning is not followed. • Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries accordingly. • Risk of explosion if batteries are charged in areas with high temperature (100°F+).
GETTING STARTED 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. You must repeat this procedure for each GPS Collar that you want to monitor with this Handheld Device. TO PAIR THE COllARS TO THE HANDHElD DEvICE: 1.
GETTING STARTED STEP :: 04 FIT THE GPS COllAR IMPORTANT: The proper fit and placement of the GPS Collar is important for effective use. Please read and follow the instructions in this manual. • Avoid leaving the collar on the dog for more than 12 hours per day. • When possible, reposition the collar on the dog’s neck every 1 to 2 hours. • When using a separate collar for a lead, don’t put pressure on the GPS Collar. • Wash the dog’s collar weekly with a damp cloth.
GETTING STARTED 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. You must repeat this procedure for each dog that you want to work with the system. More / Select TO ADD A DOG: 1. From the main menu, select SETTINGS > MY DOGS > ADD A DOG.
Before the TEK ™ SERIES Handheld Device can show your current location and the location of your dog(s), both units must acquire a GPS signal fix. TO ACQUIRE GPS SIGNAl FIX: NOTE: Acquiring a GPS signal fix can take several minutes. 1. Go outdoors to an open area with a clear view of the sky. 2. Once you are outdoors, turn the Handheld Device and GPS Collar on. The “Waiting for Lock” message will display until a good GPS fix is acquired.
DOG TRACKING 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” message will display until a good GPS fix is acquired. The Handheld Device will beep once and move to the tracking window when GPS lock is acquired. From the main menu, select DOG TRACKING. The tracking screen displays.
You can choose to suspend tracking of a specific dog without having to delete the dog from the system. 1. From the main menu, select DOG lIST. A list of current dogs displays. 2. Use the arrow keys to highlight the dog you want to suspend tracking. 3. Press the right arrow key. A message displays “DOG X SUSPEND” where DOG X is the name of the dog selected. The dog will no longer display on the tracking screen. 4. To resume tracking the dog, select DOG lIST. 5.
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. The update rate on your Handheld Device will update automatically according to the following GPS Collar battery status: • Good Battery - Every 2.
The TEK ™ SERIES Location System comes with a built-in electronic compass and GPS tools to track your location and guide you to previously saved locations. GENERAL TRACKING SET YOUR STARTING lOCATION 9:40 AM POINT Time The SET START screen allows you to define a way point specific to your starting location prior to working the dogs in a particular area.
COMPASS | WAY POINTS More / Select TO RENAME A WAY POINT: 1. From the main menu,Back select WAY POINT > way point name where way point name is a previously 100 YDS marked way point. 2. Select RENAME. A text entry screen displays. 3. Use the arrow keys to type in the new name. Text Enter 4. Select when finished. TO DElETE A WAY POINT: RAINING NOTE: Deleting a way point cannot be undone. 1. From the main menu, select WAY POINT > way point name where way point name is a previously marked way point.
COMPASS | WAY POINTS TO GO TO YOUR START POINT: NOTE: You must have first set a start point before you can use the compass to navigate to it (see page 27). And, you must have a good GPS fix of your current location. 1. From the main menu, select COMPASS. The compass screen displays. 2. Select GO TO START. The compass screen now displays the bearing and distance to your starting location. 3. Face the direction toward the starting location then follow the best route to that location.
SETTINGS 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. • COMMUNICATION: Includes user ID, GPS channel, and optional E-Collar channel. • MY COLLARS: Includes collar status, collar pairing, and collar sharing.
9:40 AM Time SETTINGS TO ENAblE ACTION AlERTS: The Handheld Device can alert you when your dog exhibits specific hunting actions: GENERAL Brightness • On-point – used for hunting with pointing dogs to indicate the dog is stationary or on-point. • Treed – used for hunting with trailing dogs to indicate the dog is “on the tree” and holding an animal at bay. 9:40 AM TRACKIN Time Battery Gauge While on the tracking screen, the Handheld Device will alert you when the action is detected. 1.
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.
SETTINGS TO CHANGE THE GPS CHANNEl: NOTE: Changing GPS channel requires that the collar be paired again to the Handheld Device (See STEP 3). 1. 2. 3. 4. From the main menu, select SETTINGS > COMMUNICATION >GPS CHANNEl. Press the right arrow key to toggle between available GPS channels, 1 to 5. At the prompt “ARE YOU SURE YOU WANT TO CONTINUE?” select YES. Press BACK to return to the main menu.
SETTINGS TO SHARE COllARS: GENERAL 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 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. 2. Press the right arrow to select Y to enable collar sharing. 3. To enter a User ID, select ID and press the right arrow. Brightness 4.
More / Select SETTINGS TO CHANGE A DOG’S NAME: 1. From the main menu, select SETTINGS > MY DOGS > dog > CHANGE NAME where dog is the Back name previously entered for this dog. A text entry screen displays. 2. Press the arrow keys to select Clr and press the tracking mode button to clear the name. 3. Press the arrow keys on the Menu Navigation Pad to enter a new name, if desired. Text Enter 4. When finished, select .
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. The default is YARDS. 3. Press BACK to return to the main menu. TO CHANGE TIME MODE: 1. From the main menu, select SETTINGS > UNITS > TIME. 2.
The DISPLAY screen allows you to configure the brightness display timer, power off timer, and way point display options. SETTINGS CHANGE DISPlAY SETTINGS TO CHANGE THE lIGHT DIM TIMER: 1. From the main menu, select SETTINGS > DISPlAY > lIGHT DIM. 2. Press the right arrow on the Menu Navigation Pad to toggle among timer settings: NO, 30 SEC, 60 SEC, OR 90 SEC. If not used, the display screen will dim after the number of seconds selected. The default is 30 seconds. 3. Press BACK to return to the main menu.
SETTINGS 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. This allows your Handheld Device to provide stable readings and not be affected by the metal structure and magnetic fields within your vehicle. TO ENAblE / DISAblE vEHIClE MODE: 1.
AbOUT RESET HANDHElD DEvICE Reset restores the Handheld Device to its factory-default settings. TO RESET HANDHElD DEvICE SETTINGS: NOTE: Resetting the system cannot be undone. All information including way points will be lost. 1. From the main menu, select SETTINGS > RESET All. A confirmation window displays. 2. At the prompt, “ARE YOU SURE YOU WANT TO CONTINUE?” select YES. The handheld will reset to its default configuration and power off.
FAQ’S | TROUblESHOOTING FREQUENTlY ASKED QUESTIONS How old does a dog have to be before using the TEK ™ SERIES location System? The collar may be too large for dogs under 8 pounds. Is the GPS Collar waterproof? Yes. It is waterproof and can be submerged in water to a depth of 25 feet. Can my GPS Collar be used around salt water? If the collar is used in or around salt water, the collar should be rinsed with fresh water following each use.
No. Maps cannot be added to your TEK Series Location System. Can I program my TEK Series location System to work with my other SportDog Brand® systems? Other SportDog Brand systems can be used in conjunction with your TEK Series Location System, but are not compatible. If desired, you can add an E-Collar module to your system with the purchase of a TEK-T Add-A-Dog ® (see back cover). Can I organize the way the dogs are displayed on the tracking screen? Yes.
FAQ’S | 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. Check to make sure the unit was properly charged. Refer to “TO CHARGE THE HANDHELD DEvICE” on Page 13. My GPS Collar does not turn on. Refer to “TO CHARGE THE GPS COLLAR” on Page 17.
PROBLEM SOLUTION My GPS Collar is experiencing outside interference. Refer to “TO CHANGE THE GPS CHANNEL” on Page 33. TERMS OF USE AND lIMITATION OF lIAbIlITY 1. TERMS OF USE This Product is offered to you conditioned upon your acceptance without modification of the terms, conditions and notices contained herein. Usage of this Product implies acceptance of all such terms, conditions, and notices. 2. PROPER USE This Product is designed for use with dogs where tracking is desired.
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 that you only use antennas provided by SportDOG ™ for use with your TEK ™ Series Location System. Refer all servicing to the SportDOG Brand Customer Care Center. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
bATTERY DISPOSAl See important safety information on Page 2 related to the battery. This system operates on two Li-Ion battery packs (1250mAh capacity for the GPS Collar and 1900mAh capacity for the Handheld Device). Call the Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-0144 if your battery needs to be replaced. Do not remove or attempt to remove the non-user-replaceable battery. Separate collection of spent batteries is required in many regions; check the regulations in your area before discarding spent batteries.
Delete A Dog, 35 Display brightness, 14 About Batteries, 19 dim timer, 37 Action Alerts, 31 way point options, 37 Add A Collar, 33 Display Brightness, 14 Add A Dog, 22, 34 Dog Charging add a dog, 22, 34 GPS Collar, 17 change assigned collar, 35 Handheld Device, 13 delete a dog, 35 Collars track a dog, 24 add a collar, 33 view status, 26 change assigned, 35 Dog list, 25 Fit Your Dog, 21 Frequently Asked Questions Pairing to Handheld, 20 (FAQ), 40, 41 Sharing A Collar, 34 GPS Communications acquire signal fix
Menu user ID, 32 main, 12 vehicle mode, 38 settings, 30 way point display, 37 Modes Share Collars, 34 pairing, 20 Status, 26 toggle tracking mode, 30 Time, 36 tracking, 24 Tracking Pairing Mode, 20 dogs, 24 Rechargeable Batteries, 19 own location, 28 Reset, 39 Troubleshooting, 42, 43 Settings Turn On action alerts, 31 GPS Collar, 17 action alert type, 31 Handheld Device, 14 add a collar, 33 User ID add a dog, 34 change, 32 change a dog’s name, 35 view, 26 change assigned collar, 35 vehicle Mode, 38 change H
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