Dogtra PATHFINDER2, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...1 PATHFINDER2 PT20U PR20U EXPLORE MORE ADVANCED GPS TRACKING TRAINING Owner s Manual Please read this manual thoroughly before operating the Dogtra PATHFINDER2 ...

Page 2: ...en WARNING Please read all safety and product information below before using your Dogtra product Failure to follow these safety instructions could result in injury to you your dog and others or it could result in damage to your Dogtra product or other property DOG SAFETY Proper Use Dogtra products should be used to train educate monitor or track dogs Each dog may have a different tolerance for and...

Page 3: ...S OF PATHFINDER2 APP OTHER FEATURES DETAILS DEVICE INFORMATION RECEIVER FITTING FINDING THE RIGHT STIMULATION MAXIMIZING THE DISTANCE PRODUCT MAINTENANCE CHARGING THE PATHFINDER2 CHANGING THE CONTACT POINT LENGTH USING THE TEST LIGHT BASIC MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE FCC WARNING WARRANTY AND REPAIR INFORMATION CONTENTS 6 7 8 11 12 13 13 14 16 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 40 41 42 43 1 2 1 2 3 4 1 2 ...

Page 4: ...fline Maps 2s Precise and Up to Date Maps Tracking Only Mode 9 Mile Range 9 Mile IPX9K Expandable to 21 Dogs IPX9K Waterproof Certified Sleep Mode 21 Belt Clip 3 5 Hour Rapid Charge Batteries 3 5hr For PATHFINDER2 TRX Only Not included with PATHFINDER2 TRX Not included with PATHFINDER2 TRX UKC AKC and PKC Events Approved Low High Output in 1 100 Stimulation Levels Pager Vibration Nick Constant Sti...

Page 5: ... Rubber Plug Power Connect Phone Button Connect GPS Receiver Button Function Button MURS Band Antenna Battery Charging Receptacle Contact Points Power Button PATHFINDER2 GPS Receiver PR20U Collar Strap Mic Sensor GPS Antenna Antenna Casing LED Locate light MURS Band Antenna ...

Page 6: ... the button until a green LED light appears and 3 short beeps emit Off press the button until a red LED light appears and 1 long beep emits Use this button to pair a smartphone Find out more on page 14 The Function button will emit the e collar function selected in the app when pressed Find out more on page 21 Use this button to pair a GPS receiver Find out more on page 15 On press the button unti...

Page 7: ...th the phone manufacturer 2 iOS 12 1 and above iPhone 8 and above 3 Apple Watch Series 5 and above 4 Android 6 0 and above Compatibilities are subject to change PATHFINDER2 1 DOWNLOADING THE PATHFINDER2 APP GETTING STARTED QR CODE Use the QR code to check out the full version of the PATHFINDER2 manual and more For more information please check www DogtraPATHFINDER com 2 ONLINE WEB MANUAL To downlo...

Page 8: ...Connect Phone Button PAIRING THE GPS CONNECTOR TO A PHONE 1 3 2 P P C C P P FUNCTION CONNECT GPS RECEIVER POWER CONNECT PHONE HONE P P FUNCTION CONNECT GPS RECEIVER POWER CONNECT PHONE PAIRING THE RECEIVER TO THE GPS CONNECTOR 1 3 2 4 Your phone should show a connection completion screen and the green LED will blink slowly on your GPS connector Make sure the receiver is turned off Press and hold t...

Page 9: ...DER2 APP 1 2 1 4 3 Zoom Zoom in once double tap the map with one finger Zoom out once single tap the map with two fingers Use two fingers to pinch screen to zoom in and stretch the screen to zoom out Scroll You can scroll by using one finger to drag the map to the area you want to view Tilt Tilt the map by using two fingers and dragging the map up or down Rotate Rotate the map by using two fingers...

Page 10: ... interval which will be visible on the map Distance Measure the distance between two points on the map Navigation Use Google Maps to navigate to the marked location Google Maps must be installed Icon Description No GPS Receiver cannot connect to GPS and cannot send location No RF Devices are far apart Move the GPS connector to a higher area to receive signal Recharge Battery Less than 20 battery l...

Page 11: ...Light Press the Locate Light button to turn the light on or off Notes Metal phone cases or metal objects attached to the phone will interfere with the compass The phone may need to be calibrated for the compass to work properly Lock Button Press Lock to disable functions to prevent accidental stimulation until unlocked If Lock is on in the app the GPS connector Function button will be locked too S...

Page 12: ...ion 1 Mobile Fence Notification Only Notes The Mobile Fence gives a notification on the smartphone but does not auto correct the e collar The automatic e collar correction will only work on the E Fence Create Geo Fences for specific areas to get alerts on your device Status Indication of receiver in or out of the fence Count Number of times the receiver has crossed the fence Set the Geo Fence sett...

Page 13: ... is synced again A smartphone or GPS connection is not needed to operate but the track information and application notification will not be received 1 OUT When moving out of the boundaries the e collar emits Constant correction for 5 seconds 2 NEAR The receiver emits a Pager vibration for 5 seconds when within 5 yards of the Outer Fence or Inner Fence 3 IN Safe area with no correction 4 Outer Fenc...

Page 14: ...a point for the fence boundary 4 Repeat the process above to complete the boundary Create the fence so it goes in one direction 5 Click the save button on the top right Only one can be saved Setting up Inner Fence 1 The Outer Fence must be created first to create the Inner Fence 2 Press the button for the Inner Fence 3 Drag the area of the map you want to create the fence to the center with the 4 ...

Page 15: ...e settings for different map features App Description Describes basic contents 1 Initial setup describes GPS connector and receiver pairing 2 Main function will describe each tab 4 6 MENU Terms of Use Privacy Policy Check Terms of Use and Privacy Policy before use Manual Quickly browse the manual Sleep Mode Puts the receiver to sleep to preserve battery life In sleep mode the GPS signal for the re...

Page 16: ...evice Alarm Setting Refer to the table below for possible settings 4 8 DEVICE ALERTS Category Type of Alarm Setting Up Alarm Dog Status Running Treeing Barking Pointing Hog Barking Menu Setting Activity Mode Mobile Fence Exiting fence entering fence or both Menu Setting Mobile Fence Mobile Fence Alarm Geo Fence Exiting fence entering fence or both Menu Setting Geo Fence Geo Fence Alarm E Fence Exi...

Page 17: ... strap Improper Fit A loose fit can allow the receiver to move around on the dog s neck and cause irritation If the receiver is too loose the contact will be inconsistent and cause inconsistent correction Attention While Dogtra uses medical grade stainless steel contact points and anti microbial plastic to protect the dog s skin leaving the receiver in the same location for an extended period of t...

Page 18: ... may vary depending on the situation and distractions A distracted dog will require a higher level of stimulation compared to when there is no distraction Caution Operating the PATHFINDER2 near tall buildings and other steel structures will reduce the range of the GPS signal Not acquiring a GPS signal for prolonged periods of time while outside may indicate issues with the unit The PATHFINDER2 has...

Page 19: ...rts on the GPS connector and receiver 4 The LED will display red while charging and green when the unit is fully charged A depleted battery requires 3 5 hours to fully charge PRODUCT MAINTENANCE Splitter Cable Do not use more than one splitter cable with a single battery charger The Dogtra PATHFINDER2 comes with 5 8 contact points that can be extended to 3 4 for dogs with longer coats To increase ...

Page 20: ...ntensity level is set below level ten Make sure the rubber charging cap is securely in place on the GPS connector or receiver when in use Carefully inspect the unit for any missing parts or damage to the casing after use Damaged or broken casing may affect the waterproof guarantee on the unit The antenna must be securely in place for maximum range Charge the unit for 3 5 hours before storing for e...

Page 21: ...nit due to improper battery installations are not covered under the warranty Dogtra strongly recommends sending the unit in for inspection and repair 5 My dog has skin irritation This may be due to an improper fit or from wearing the receiver too long If your dog exhibits signs of skin irritation consult with a veterinarian Once your dog s skin returns to a normal condition continue to use the rec...

Page 22: ...rized dealers are purchased outside of the United States or Canada have been damaged during shipment even if Dogtra paid or arranged for shipping have been modified or tampered with in any manner are opened or repaired by anyone other than Dogtra or have serial numbers that have been altered or defaced DOGTRA EXTENDED PRODUCT WARRANTY Sole Warranties The Original and Extended Warranties are the on...

Page 23: ...useful information and updates about your existing and future Dogtra products To register your product visit www dogtra com product registration If your product is not registered with Dogtra You will be required to provide a receipt or other proof purchase as provided above to qualify for warranty service How to Obtain Warranty Service Should your Dogtra product require warranty service please con...