DogWatch IB-200 Operating Instructions Manual

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Product Features and Operating Instructions

DogWatch®IB-200

The IB-200 is a dual function transmitter designed to be used either
as a wireless unit that emits a signal directly from the transmitter
without the use of a boundary wire

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it may be installed with a

boundary wire to establish larger or multiple avoidance areas.

Set Up: Wireless / With Wire

The INT/EXT switch on the back of the unit allows you to choose your preferred application.

You cannot use

both applications at the same time.

INT allows you to use the transmitter as a wireless unit.
EXT allows you to use the transmitter with boundary wire.

Wireless: When using the IB-200 as a wireless unit (

INT), place the unit in the area that you want your pet to avoid.

The signal range can be adjusted up to a maximum of 10 feet in diameter (5 feet in all directions from the
transmitter).

Avoid placing the transmitter on or near large metal objects.

With Wire: When using the boundary wire (EXT), you can customize your avoidance zone(s)
and adjust the signal range using both the Signal Range adjustment and by increasing or
decreasing the distance between the separated wires. See instructions on page 3.

EXT WIRE

Boundary wire
attachment

INT - Wireless
EXT - Wired

Power Status Light

Frequency

(for Dealer Use Only)

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Power Status Light

The Power Status Light on the top of the transmitter turns “on” and glows
green when the transmitter is plugged-in and sending a signal. When using

a boundary wire, the Power Status Light turns “on” only when there is a
continuous signal loop. See instructions on page 3.

Note: The green light may be steady green or blinking green. This depends
of the Frequency setting of the transmitter.

Signal Range

Signal range is the distance the signal radiates from the transmitter or
the boundary wire.

• Turn the knob toward the ‘+’ to increase the signal range.

This increases the size of the signal field.

• Turn the knob toward the ‘-’ to decrease the signal range.

This decreases the size of the signal field.

Never adjust the signal range while your pet is wearing the receiver
collar. Always test the signal field and mark the edge of the field with
warning flags before allowing your pet near the boundary area.

Frequency

This switch controls the broadcast frequency of the signal. Your Dealer will
set this switch for your system. Do

NOT change this setting. It is for

DEALER USE ONLY.

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Installation

TRANSMITTER

Place the transmitter in the center of
the boundary area. For example,
under a piece of furniture, on a
counter or near a doorway.

Increase or decrease the
range to make the area
larger or smaller.

BOUNDARY FLAGS

Place flags around edge of the

audible warning zone to mark

the boundary area. Gradually

remove the flags after your

pet is trained.

The IB-200 transmitter emits a radio signal that is detected by the receiver collar worn by your pet. As your pet
approaches the signal field of the boundary area, the receiver collar begins to emit an audible warning beep. If
your pet goes beyond the warning zone, the audible warning is quickly followed by a mild ‘correction’ - - an
unpleasant, but safe, sensation from the receiver collar. With proper training, your pet will quickly learn to stay
away from areas that he associates with the audible warning.

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The IB-200 can be used to train your pet to stay within an area or to avoid an area. Set the signal range then
place the transmitter in the center of the area where you want to create a signal field or a boundary you do not
want your pet to cross. [

NOTE: Do not set the transmitter on or near large metal objects.]

BOUNDARY AREA

(SIGNAL FIELD)

CORRECTION ZONE

AUDIBLE WARNING ZONE

SAFE AREA

Unseparated boundary
wire (no signal)

Transmitter

Multiple Boundary Areas Loop

Signal Fields

Twisted end of
boundary wire

Wireless (No Boundary Wire)

Wired Installation

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All wires should be placed so that they do not
interfere with normal household activities.

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Carefully plan the location where you want to
create the signal field(s) (see diagram). Boundary
wire that is not separated to create a signal field
may emit a slight radio signal which could
activate the receiver collar if your pet lies directly
on top of the wire.

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Do not install boundary wires next to baseboard
heating units as the heating units could pick up
the radio signal.

The boundary wire allows you to isolate one or more avoidance areas within your house that are off-limits to
your pet. Follow these general guidelines when placing the boundary wire.

Single Area Loop